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Grammy-winning rapper and music producer Timbaland is launching a company called Stage Zero that will generate artificial pop stars. The High Note: AI is creating waves in the music industry, with some artists, like Timbaland, embracing the tech, while others, like Billie Eilish, deeming it an existential threat. But Stage Zero is taking things a […]
Meta is making some serious outreach (and money offers) to Hollywood studios and major production companies to make content for the tech giant’s next-generation VR headset. The Big Picture: Narrative VR content almost had a moment ten years ago, thanks to a handful of ambitious startups… but the tech ultimately wasn’t up to snuff yet. […]
Amazon is reportedly developing a humanoid robot that will be able to do the most customer-facing aspect of the company — deliver packages. Why It Hits: The robot race is in full swing, with Tesla, Agility, Google, Nvidia, and so many others working on humanoids. Yes, everyone is trying to recreate I, Robot in an […]
Lionsgate is seemingly exploring the use of AI not only to cut production budgets by half, but also to radically alter existing movies — such as making R-rated titles kid-friendly and turning live-action films into animated ones. The Big Picture: While Lionsgate is the first studio to publicly announce that they partnered with an AI company (inking a […]
Silicon Valley execs, celebrities, and athletes are trying out a new form of extreme meditation called “dark retreats,” which literally puts people alone in a dark room with no technology and only minimal supplies and amenities. Why It Hits: High-rolling tech elites and celebrity names going to extreme lengths for a spiritual awakening isn’t anything new. But while […]
Soot — a visual catalog meets social media platform — has raised $7.7 million in funding to help design the next phase of online content sharing. The Chaotic Picture: The vertical-scrolling feed seems to have reached its zenith with TikTok and Instagram. So, figuring out what’s next could become one of the most lucrative moves for investors. Behind […]
The old-school practice of networking — building professional relationships over the course of years — is becoming an increasingly important employment safeguard as AI upends the workplace. The Big Picture: AI and remote work have disrupted every aspect of the job market, including what entry-level jobs still exist, how resumes are analyzed, and who’s eligible to apply for positions. […]
When Gen Z goes out for a night on the town, they generally no longer keep open a bar tab. Instead, they close out after every transaction, no matter how many times they go up to buy a drink. That’s having a ripple effect across the nightlife economy. Why It Hits: Gen Z is drinking […]
Meta will reportedly allow brands to create and target ads to users on the company’s platforms solely using AI by the end of next year. The Big Picture: Advertising represents a whopping 97% of revenue for Meta, so any changes to it is a massive deal for the entire digital-advertising ecosystem. Coupled with Meta’s aggressive […]
Luxury hotels in the US and Europe are increasingly offering small, single-occupancy rooms to cater to solo travelers, who are willing to sacrifice space for experience. The Small Picture: Post-pandemic, taking a vacation has become very expensive, so travelers — especially solo ones, which Kayak estimates will account for about 50% of American travelers this […]