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LA Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong announced the paper is working on a “bias meter” that would give readers context of any bias in articles and potentially give people a version of the article from an opposite perspective. The Big Picture: With the mainstream media losing trust — fairly or unfairly — among so many Americans, publishers are looking […]
A panel of three federal judges unanimously ruled against TikTok’s free-speech lawsuit that hoped to overturn the divest-or-ban bill… putting TikTok on a path of being shut down in the US on January 19th on national security concerns. Why It Hits: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which passed in April, makes it illegal for app stores […]
A 28-year-old UK Instagrammer named Benji has gained virality — and the attention of snack conglomerates — for fooling the internet time and again with fake food flavors that are just interesting or wild enough to be real, potentially. Why It Hits: Satire has been around forever, but the internet has turned it into a bonafide way for […]
James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision inked a multi-year deal with Meta to make immersive 3D content for the Quest mixed-reality headset. The Immersive Picture: James Cameron has been one of the biggest boosters of 3D in cinema — the Avatar franchise is the only one that still successfully employs the tech — so having his expertise leading the creative at […]
Young consumers have become a little too willing to swipe their credit cards to pay for purchases — whether to pay necessary bills or just to indulge in the finer things in life, even though they can’t afford them. Why It Hurts: Despite high inflation, consumer spending is still breaking records. That’s a conundrum for economists. But it […]
The outsized popularity of Wicked has come with a wave of people whipping out their phones during the movie to get a picture or film a video… sparking a fresh debate about movie-theater etiquette. The Big Snap: By and large, moviegoing has transformed from a casual communal activity into a once-in-a-while event. In the modern era, capturing yourself experiencing the […]
UK VR startup Rezzil — which is behind VR-enabled drills that pro athletes use — has developed a game that drops players right into the middle of Premier League soccer games. Why It Hits: As sports leagues and media companies search for more ways to immerse audiences in matches, rolling out a feature that allows people to […]
YouTube’s annual top trending list shows MrBeast reigns supreme, Kendrick Lamar really rules the airwaves, and Shorts captures the zeitgeist of a very specific moment. The Big Picture: YouTube’s list reveals that while some creators remain stars of the platform, trending topics ebb and flow to match the biggest cultural events. Between the Videos: Ranking as one of the […]
Delhi, India — the most polluted city in the world — is dealing with what seems to be the worst air pollution in recorded history… and is turning to some novel tech innovations to provide short-term relief. Blue Sky: Geoengineering — manipulating the atmosphere with human-made tools — is becoming a hot topic of conversation as the world […]
Production and management company Sugar23 is teaming up with studio Fifth Season to launch a new development, finance, and production venture to make movies and shows with top brands. The Big Picture: Contraction in Hollywood is making it increasingly harder to get movies financed. Finding new sources of money — with some pre-built awareness in, to boot […]