Culture
Drones take over Fourth of July celebrations
In an increasing number of cities across the country, drones are replacing fireworks as the go-to choice for public shows.
Articles by David Vendrell
Technology
Adobe’s CEO wants to fight the deepfakes he helped create
Recognizing how the company’s Photoshop and Premiere software is used to create fake media, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen highlights new proprietary tools that create and track original photos and videos.
Media
Likewise wants to reinvent the recommendation engine of the internet
A new platform dubbed Likewise hopes to create an environment where users and the app’s AI work together to create a more accurate recommendation engine, making finding what movie to watch on Friday night a quicker and more enjoyable experience.
Music
omgkirby crowdsources a musical act
Web3 music project omgkirby is proving that music can be made with both AI and thousands of voting members.
Fashion
Nike drops real shoes with its NFTs
Nike’s RTFKT is releasing real-world versions of its virtual “Space Drip” line — the company’s first simultaneous physical and digital sneaker.
Culture
Venice puts up a tourism toll
The Italian city of Venice is in the early stages of instituting a tax on tourists who only visit for the day.
Entertainment
The Weeknd puts his new world tour on the blockchain with Binance
The Weeknd and crypto exchange Binance are teaming up on the artist’s new world tour, bringing Web3 to every aspect of the concert experience.
Culture
Influencers are exhausted
While the creator economy has opened up incredible opportunities for people from all walks of life, it has also grown into a never-ending merry-go-round of content creation that punishes them for not maximizing every opportunity.
Culture
Corporate America rethinks healthcare in wake of Roe v. Wade overrule
American businesses are wrestling with how to handle the sudden overturning of abortion protections in several states across the country.
Entertainment
CAA closes deal to scoop up ICM
CAA’s landmark acquisition of ICM has passed government scrutiny and is officially a done deal.