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Kai Cenat said he plans on launching a “streaming university” to teach creators (with followings of all sizes) the lessons he learned in becoming one of the biggest influencers in the world. The Big Picture: There are plenty of masterclasses, camps, and even actual college courses on how to become a successful digital creator… but there’s never been an actual […]
Nike and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS are partnering on a new brand called… you guessed it… NikeSKIMS. Why It Hits: Despite competing with Adidas to be considered the top athletic apparel and footwear brand in the world, Nike has been looking for a cultural and financial turnaround after slumping sales. Meanwhile, SKIMS is one of the biggest success stories in the fashion […]
A new streaming service called Olyn has launched to give indie filmmakers the ability to sell their movies directly to audiences by tapping critics, content creators, and fans as a paid-marketing engine via affiliate links. The Big Picture: Indie film is in a tough spot, with titles from top markets like Sundance and Toronto looking for distribution sometimes a […]
Along with approving several AI tools for staff use, NYT has built its own chatbot and is rolling it out to reporters, editors, and other employees in hopes of optimizing its processes. Why It Hits: The storied publisher, which is one of the few major papers not to have a licensing deal with one of the major AI companies, is […]
While Hollywood creatives are mostly anti-AI, international filmmakers are signaling that they’re more open to using the tech as a tool that can expand a movie’s reach — as long as it’s used ethically. The Big Picture: While some are going all in with generating content in movies, most international filmmakers are using the tech to power the dubbing process of […]
Professional line standing — paying people to stand in line for you — has become a growing, lucrative industry, as seemingly every store, restaurant, show, etc., now has a line around the block for entry or to score tickets. The Big Line: No one wants to be left out of the coolest happenings, but as the “cash-rich, […]
Netflix has officially released one of its most ambitious projects yet — an upscale restaurant on the Las Vegas strip called “Netflix Bites” that puts popular movie and TV IP onto your dinner plate. The Big Picture: Netflix hopes that Netflix Bites (which it had road-tested as pop-ups in recent years) can combine two popular trends — themed […]
Luxury travel company Black Tomato is launching an AI-powered itinerary planner called the “Feelings Engine,”which offers ideas based on how travelers would like to feel at the end of their vacation — excited, relaxed, and everything in between. Why It Vibes: Black Tomato and many other travel agencies have discovered that people today are more concerned with […]
Apple is launching a new, wide-ranging medical research study that will analyze data from across its various devices to discover new connections across physical and mental health — including but not limited to cardiovascular health, neurological health, hearing, and sleep. Why It Hits: It’s rare for a medical study to be this open-ended, let alone have access to […]
A federal judge ruled that an AI firm that created a legal platform by scraping content created by info-tech company Thomson Reuters — which has a paywalled platform for users to access info regarding things like case law, law journals, and regulations — is in breach of copyright infringement. The Big Picture: While a copyright-infringement case concerning […]