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The Future. Arizona State University partnered with Dreamscape Immersive on a VR bio course where lab classes take place in a virtual alien environment, giving students the ability to test concepts in a way that’s both entertaining and educational. If the programs become commonplace, they may make every class a highly accessible study abroad program. […]
The Future. A24 is becoming a fashion house as much as a film and TV studio, changing the narrative around how fans show their love for their favorite projects. While the products are classically an extension of a popular movie or TV show, A24 may have the credibility to pull a Pixar and experiment with […]
The Future. Everyday investors have started to play around with Bitcoin after the SEC begrudgingly approved the creation of Bitcoin ETFs. By removing the need for customers to sign up for jargon-riddled crypto platforms, and by adding a layer of protection through traditional asset managers, Bitcoin may have finally reached its mainstream moment. Token investmentA […]
The Future. Nike receives 12 billion bot attempts on its SNKRS app per month (and allegedly blocks 98% of them), but that doesn’t mean bots are solely to blame for the lack of high-profile shoes available. In reality, the footwear giant doesn’t make nearly enough of its product to meet demand. As the collectible market […]
The Future.Ted, the CGI stuffed bear, was really on the set of Seth MacFarlane’s new prequel sitcom for Peacock, thanks to Fuzzy Door Productions’ proprietary AR technology dubbed “ViewScreen Studio.” With the tech already being licensed out to other production companies, MacFarlane may have created his own version of George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic. […]
The Future. Several new education-focused chatbots are hoping to become go-to tools for students looking for a more personalized study buddy. While AI still wrestles with significant issues, school-approved bots could one day leverage voice and facial recognition to pinpoint when a student is struggling with assignments and tailor tutoring to fill the gaps in […]
The Future. Walmart has announced several innovations at CES, including an AI-powered way to ensure that you never run out of groceries. Coupled with its expansions into drone delivery, AR-enabled clothing try-ons, and chatbot assistants, Walmart may be evolving into a low-key tech powerhouse. Personal AI shopperWalmart wants to make grocery runs a thing of […]
The Future. H&R Block’s “Outlook on American Life Report,” which examined the info of 20 million tax filers, found that millennials turned to side hustles to pay the bills, attain job security, and open up new creative channels. With more millennials taking on second and third jobs to keep up with housing prices and inflation, […]
The Future. SoundCloud is hitting the sales block sometime this year. If the company manages to secure the ambitious price tag, it may signal that the potential buyer is looking to not just keep SoundCloud alive but also position it for longevity… and double down on its mission as a user-driven discovery platform. Check out […]
The Future. We hate to break it to you, but the mid-90s are now considered “period,” with young people having no clue how life before smartphones actually functioned. It goes to show how many people are starting to feel like we rely too much on being digitally connected. This could foster a movement around learning […]