Month: May 2025

Your genes will soon have a new landlord. Regeneron buys 23andMe’s testing business in a high-stakes deal.

May 20, 2025

Image courtesy of Dirk Alexander, Great Library Design Studio, Ethnicraft, Patricia Goijens / © MORPHO 2025, featured with permission Tomorrowland, the electronic music festival famous for its elaborate stages, is entering a new space: your home. Its first-ever furniture collection, MORPHO, takes cues from nature, fantasy, and design history to deliver pieces for new, more […]

May 20, 2025

Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is facing backlash after allegations of plagiarism surfaced. Independent artist ANTIREAL accused the studio of using her 2017 artwork without permission, prompting Bungie to acknowledge the issue and blame a former employee. The controversy has led to internal turmoil, with reports of morale plummeting and concerns about the game’s future. […]

May 20, 2025

After years on dialysis, a patient receives a new bladder and kidney in a historic-first surgery.

May 20, 2025

In a world dominated by cancel culture, web designers are finding it harder to think outside the box without facing backlash or professional consequences. While creativity may feel stifled, it’s possible to still push boundaries responsibly by balancing bold ideas with awareness of potential risks.

May 20, 2025

After employee protests, Microsoft asserts that its AI and cloud services haven’t been used for the detriment of civilians in the Gaza conflict.

May 19, 2025

OpenAI’s ‘Codex’ cracks the code on developer workloads by handling the tedious parts.

May 19, 2025

What happens when you strap seatbelts to a floor lamp? Furniture takes an unconventional detour as MSCHF and Mercedes-AMG flip the ignition.

May 19, 2025

FDA recall alert: Over 75,000 cases of eye care products affected nationwide.

May 19, 2025

Burberry does a closet cleanout with major layoffs and global restructuring.

May 19, 2025

WordPress is a great tool for writers of all stripes. It empowers bloggers, journalists, and storytellers with an easy-to-use content management system (CMS), making publishing online accessible to everyone. The right theme can do even more for your work. It can make your writing the focal point or add visual assets to enhance the user […]

May 19, 2025

Nike has unveiled its 2025 Women’s National Team Kits, blending cutting-edge performance technology with cultural heritage to create visually striking designs. These kits, set to debut at major tournaments like Women’s Euro 2025, reflect each nation’s identity while incorporating sustainability-focused materials. The Lionesses, reigning Euro champions, will wear a white home jersey with red and […]

May 18, 2025

MrBeast’s viral video at ancient Maya sites has sparked a lawsuit in Mexico over unauthorized commercial use.

May 17, 2025

Sneaky fees at checkout? Not anymore. A new US rule bans pre-checked boxes that slip in hotel and concert charges without your OK.

May 17, 2025

The Pokémon Fossil Museum is set to make its North American debut at Chicago’s Field Museum on May 22, 2026. Originally launched in Japan in 2021, the exhibit pairs real-life fossils of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures with Pokémon fossils, offering visitors a unique way to explore paleontology through the lens of Pokémon. The exhibit will […]

May 17, 2025

As women stand taller in the workforce, Barbie’s sole purpose, too, has changed.

May 17, 2025

It’s been 45 years—and Jason still cuts deep. A fresh redesign has been revealed for Peacock’s upcoming prequel.

May 17, 2025

YouTube has intensified its crackdown on AI-generated fake movie trailers, suspending ad revenue for multiple channels that misled viewers with fabricated previews. Channels have amassed millions of views by producing concept trailers, blending AI-generated visuals with existing footage to promote movies that don’t exist. YouTube has removed monetization privileges from certain accounts, citing violations of […]

May 17, 2025

Netflix wants to keep you watching—even through the ads—with AI-generated commercials that blend so well into your show, you might not even reach for the remote.

May 17, 2025

Billie Eilish has debunked viral AI-generated images falsely showing her at the 2025 Met Gala, laughing off criticism of her supposed outfit. The singer, who was actually performing in Amsterdam, took to Instagram Stories to clarify that she never attended the event. “That’s AI! I had a show in Europe that night. Let me be! […]

May 16, 2025