Image via Netflix There will be no churros and funnel cakes served on these fairgrounds, but you’ll get to play mini-games like Is It Cake?. Netflix and Roblox have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind online destination for fans: Netflix Nextworld. The virtual theme park, currently in early access, invites audiences to explore worlds inspired by […]
May 11, 2024
Photo 205018392 © Giancarlo Liguori Pinto Da Silva | Dreamstime.com Is a Banksy a Banksy if you can’t tell it’s a Banksy? A secretive group of an artist, curator, and a self-proclaimed Banksy buff has kicked off a project called The Missing Balloon, playfully poking holes in the art world’s obsession with authenticity and price tags. […]
May 11, 2024
Image via Design at Meta WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh look, bringing a dramatic design overhaul to both iOS and Android users. This update aims to improve the experience for its massive base of over two billion daily users by introducing several user-friendly changes and a new color scheme. Read full article
May 11, 2024
Image via HMD Global Remember the thrill of customizing your Nokia 3210 with a new case, crafting your own ringtone, and battling your way through Snake? HMD Global, the current steward of the Nokia brand, is rekindling that nostalgia with a modern take on the iconic phone in 2024. Read full article
May 10, 2024
Image via Marvel The Marvel multiverse is expanding… into mixed reality. Marvel Studios, alongside ILM Immersive, has announced What If…?: An Immersive Story, a first-of-its-kind project that rewrites the rules of storytelling by transforming the Apple Vision Pro into a portal to alternate realities within the MCU. Read full article
May 10, 2024
Video screenshot via Forrest Gump / Netflix Nike’s instantly recognizable Cortez in white, varsity red, and varsity blue needs no introduction—it’s forever linked to the cinematic journey of Forrest Gump. Gifted by his childhood friend Jenny, these sneakers became Forrest’s trusty companions on his epic cross-country run, forever etching the Cortez into pop-culture history. Read […]
May 10, 2024
Video screenshot via Apple Apple’s latest iPad Pro campaign, aptly named Crush, has certainly lived up to its name, but perhaps not in the way the tech giant had hoped. Crafted in-house, the controversial advertisement features a hydraulic press compressing various artistic tools—from paintbrushes and musical instruments to film reels and cameras—into the company’s “thinnest […]
May 10, 2024
Illustration 286279026 © Anastasiya Lavrik | Dreamstime.com OpenAI is pretty buttoned-up when it comes to Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content, blocking attempts to generate sexually explicit material on its ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 tools. However, with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, it appears to be growing up too. The AI leader is contemplating […]
May 10, 2024
Image via The Metropolitan Musem of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in collaboration with OpenAI, has breathed new life into the persona of a 1930s socialite, Natalie Potter. Not so much a séance, it’s rather the centerpiece of the institution’s annual Costume Institute exhibition, entitled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. Read full article
May 9, 2024
Image generated on AI Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ crown jewel, is aiming to level up its reputation as a global gaming hub with a Gaming Visa, designed to be a magnet for top gaming talent. This program will offer job opportunities and fosters an environment where professionals, artists, and innovators can thrive within the […]
May 9, 2024
Image courtesy of Polaroid Instant photography just got a whole lot more nuanced, making your next monochromatic memory a snap to capture. Polaroid has revamped its classic Black & White 600 film, introducing a new formula that promises richer details, a deeper tonal range, and lighter contrast. Read full article
May 8, 2024
Photo 24521712 © Dio5050 | Dreamstime.com For generations, the Swiss Army Knife has been the ultimate symbol of pocket-sized practicality. But with stricter knife laws becoming the norm worldwide, Victorinox, the originator behind the iconic red multi-tool, is taking a sharp turn. It’s developing a version of its legendary knife—without a blade. Read full article
May 8, 2024