Nike and SKIMS have unveiled their first sneaker collaboration, the NikeSKIMS Rift, a modern reinterpretation of Nike’s cult‑classic Air Rift. Originally launched in 1996 and inspired by barefoot running in Kenya’s Rift Valley, the split‑toe design returns with a sleek, minimalist makeover shaped by Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS aesthetic. The debut Rift Mesh arrives January 26, […]
January 17, 2026
Ashley St. Clair, mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons, has sued xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot generated explicit deepfake images of her, including manipulated photos from when she was 14. Filed in New York, the case accuses xAI of failing to prevent nonconsensual sexual content and causing reputational harm. The lawsuit coincides with a […]
January 17, 2026
Original by BaduFerreira, Wikimedia Foundation adaptation, CC-BY-SA 4.0, courtesy and featured with permission Wikipedia is turning 25, and instead of candles and cake crumbs, it’s birthed an icon. Meet ‘Baby Globe’, a new birthday mascot set to pop up across the platform in both physical and digital form throughout this globe-trotter of an anniversary year. […]
January 16, 2026
Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his iconic “alright, alright, alright” catchphrase — including as a sound mark — to stop AI tools from cloning his voice and style without permission. Working with Yorn Levine, he secured eight USPTO trademarks covering the phrase and short audio‑video “portraits” that capture elements of his on‑screen identity. The move comes […]
January 16, 2026
M&M’S is teaming up with Marvel for a global limited‑edition collaboration that transforms its candy mascots into iconic superheroes. Seven collectible packs feature playful mash‑ups, including Red as Deadpool, Yellow as Wolverine, and Blue as Daredevil, alongside She‑Hulk, Elektra, and Black Widow’s Yelena and Red Guardian. Each wrapper doubles as a digital gateway, with QR […]
January 15, 2026
HEINZ has introduced the Dipper, a patent‑pending fry box with a built‑in sauce compartment designed to solve the long‑standing problem of messy on‑the‑go dipping. Launching across 11 countries, the Dipper integrates fries and condiments into a single container, addressing findings that most consumers spill sauce or avoid dipping entirely while mobile. The design supports real‑world […]
January 15, 2026
US senators are urging Apple and Google to remove Elon Musk’s X and its AI chatbot Grok from their app stores after reports that the platform generated nonconsensual AI images. Lawmakers argue that the companies must enforce their own policies on harmful or abusive content, especially as AI tools become more powerful and easier to […]
January 15, 2026