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People are using OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator to create images of themselves as action figures, capturing the vibe of an individual, a specific consumer, or the type of employee a company is looking for. Why It Hits: The “starter pack” trend is both another clever use case for AI image-generation and a warning shot that […]
Air-taxi startup Archer Aviation and United Airlines are joining forces to offer rides from various locations around Manhattan to six nearby airports. The Big Picture: NYC is notorious for its logjammed traffic, which makes driving to the airport a nightmare. By offering an air-taxi service that takes you directly to your United flight — for […]
Walmart has introduced a generative AI tool that can help the retailer determine fashion trends and pivot its manufacturing in record time. Why It Hits: Temu and Shein became wildly popular because of their ability to pump out trending clothing faster than anyone else and at a bargain-bin price point (although that’s changing). But with […]
As the return-to-office mandate takes effect, companies are redesigning their offices to program specific vibes… and color is a major part of the equation. The Big Picture: Workers have gotten used to the comfort of home offices and seeing the unique set-ups of colleagues on Zoom, but many employers allege that remote work doesn’t allow […]
AI-model platform Hugging Face has acquired robotics startup Pollen Robotics and plans on selling the robot and making its code open-source. Why It Hits: Despite the many security risks, open-sourcing AI has become popular, even among giant firms. Meta does it. DeepSeek upped the ante. And, now, OpenAI is set to release an open-source model. By putting open-source […]
A Minecraft Movie blasted past industry expectations with a $160 million box-office debut in just the US and Canada, despite projections that it would make around $65 million (a big win in and of itself). It’s another surprise in recent years that has Hollywood studios and media analysts wondering why the typically reliable box-office forecasting […]
As more companies require employees to return to the office, fashion brands are rolling out new lines to help people get fitted for the polished, in-person 9 to 5. Why It Hits: After four years of primarily working from home, employee outfits have become overly casual and blurred with non-work life. And for many young […]
According to a new survey by Variety, more people now go to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival primarily for something other than the music… although the music is always a welcome addition. The Big Picture: As Coachella evolves into a mecca for entertainment, lifestyle, and culture, a prime brand placement at the festival […]
The “underconsumption trend” — which predates the current financial rollercoaster — is taking off, as persistent inflation, confusing tariff policies, and the rising cost of living continue to weigh on Americans’ finances. Why It Hits: Everyone is looking for hacks to save a buck, so if influencers have some legit tips for scoring deals, saving […]
Software company Palantir, which mostly specializes in intelligence-gathering and military applications, is launching a new internship program that hopes to recruit the brightest minds right out of high school. The Big Picture: Higher education is at a crossroads, with student debt reaching historic highs and a job market that isn’t rewarding the hefty expenses. So, […]