Thousands of authors, including Kazuo Ishiguro and Richard Osman, have released an intentionally empty book titled Don’t Steal This Book at the London Book Fair to protest the use of copyrighted literature in AI training datasets. The publication contains only contributors’ names, using its blank pages as a symbolic warning about what creative work could […]
March 12, 2026
Kim Kardashian fronts the NikeSKIMS Spring 2026 campaign, spotlighting the collaboration’s newest expansion of gym‑essential styles. The collection builds on Nike’s head‑to‑toe system of dress, introducing updated silhouettes, fresh materials, and new seasonal colorways designed to help women feel confident and strong inside and outside the gym. The campaign highlights a refined mix of performance […]
March 11, 2026
Bluesky is entering a pivotal stage as CEO Jay Graber steps down after nearly five years, moving into the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer to focus on technology development and product experimentation. Veteran tech executive Toni Schneider, former Automattic CEO and partner at True Ventures, has been appointed interim CEO while the board […]
March 11, 2026
Anthropic has launched lawsuits against the Trump administration after the Pentagon labeled its Claude AI a “supply chain risk,” effectively banning federal agencies from using the system. The designation, typically reserved for foreign adversaries, followed failed negotiations over military access to Claude for surveillance and autonomous weapons. Anthropic argues the move is unlawful, retaliatory, and […]
March 11, 2026
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 developer beta introduces a fresh wave of emoji designed for the Unicode 17 standard, expanding expression across the iPhone keyboard. The update includes standout additions such as Bigfoot‑inspired “hairy creature,” orca, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, landslide, trombone, and a treasure chest. While these headline icons draw attention, the release […]
March 11, 2026
Franz Ferdinand condemned the IDF after discovering that Take Me Out was used without permission in a military video tied to strikes on Iran. Alex Kapranos called the IDF “warmongering murderers” and said the band felt “nauseous and furious” seeing their music placed over explosions and fighter jets. The incident reignited debate about how governments […]
March 11, 2026
Dakota Johnson fronts Calvin Klein’s Spring 2026 campaign with a calm, sunlit intimacy that reflects the brand’s minimalist roots. Shot by Gordon von Steiner in a Topanga, California home, the visuals follow Johnson through quiet moments that feel natural rather than staged. The collection highlights Ultralight underwear and 1990s inspired denim, styled with soft lighting […]
March 10, 2026
The Jay‑D 2.0 DIY DJ Mixtable Kit turns music mixing into a hands‑on electronics project, guiding users through assembling a fully functional compact DJ mixer while learning the fundamentals of audio circuitry and signal flow. The kit arrives as individual components that require soldering and assembly, introducing concepts such as crossfader mechanics, gain control, and […]
March 9, 2026
The Lord of the Rings™ Mordor™ Keycap Holder R2 from Drop turns a simple keyboard accessory into a miniature Middle‑earth display. Inspired by the jagged terrain and fortress‑like structures of Mordor, the sculpted base acts as a small diorama that frames artisan keycaps as if they were relics from Tolkien’s world. The R2 edition refines […]
March 9, 2026