The Social Security Administration is planning to stop issuing press releases and move all of its official communications to X, according to Wired. The change is happening amidst cuts at the department directed by DOGE, the organization created by Elon Musk, the CEO of X. “We are no longer planning to issue press releases or … Read more
The land of Hollywood in many ways shapes minds and opinions. Viewers see worlds depicted on screen and are given hope and inspiration; they’re challenged to dream more and expand their imagination. And when it comes to propping up strong-willed, inspirational women characters, Hollywood has also historically played a massive role, as acclaimed actress Danielle… … Read more
Few fictional worlds have captured the imagination of children and adults alike quite like the Harry Potter™ universe. With its spellbinding lore, iconic characters, and enduring themes of courage and friendship, it continues to inspire a thriving market of toys and collectibles that allow fans to bring a bit of Hogwarts™ magic into their own… … Read more
Artificial intelligence has become creative enough to generate an action figure — even a Barbie doll — that looks just like you. Get the details here. Artificial intelligence has become creative enough to generate an action figure — even a Barbie doll — that looks just like you. Get the details here.
The never-ending Trump tariff saga continues. Tesla has halted Model S and X sales in China, according to reporting by Bloomberg. These particular vehicles are imported to the country from the US so they are impacted by a 125 percent tariff on goods flowing into China. This was enacted by China in response to President … Read more
Tequila Works, the Spanish developer that created games like Rime and Gylt and published games like The Sexy Brutale, is auctioning off its intellectual property (via VGC). The studio filed for insolvency in 2024 after “prolonged market conditions” made it financially-difficult to stay above water. The games and IP rights available to bid on at auction … Read more
Sony just announced pricing for a number of upcoming products, including the Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbar. This 3.1.2-channel system costs $650 for US consumers. It comes with a wireless subwoofer and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The soundbar includes up-mixing tech to transform stereo content to 3D sound when immersive formats aren’t … Read more
With the recent confirmation of Mark Meador as Federal Trade Commissioner, the Republicans now have a 3-0 majority at the FTC, giving President Donald Trump broad control over what was once an aggressive business regulator under former FTC chair Lina Khan. The vote fell along party lines, with all Senate Democrats voting against confirming Meador. … Read more
Ireland’s data privacy regulator is investigating Elon Musk’s X. The country’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) said on Friday (via Reuters) that it’s opening an inquiry into the social platform’s use of European users’ public posts to train its Grok AI chatbot. In this case, Ireland handles EU regulation enforcement because X’s European headquarters are in … Read more
It hasn’t been that long since the Pixel Watch 3 dropped, but excitement is already building for the follow-up device. An industry leaker who goes by OnLeaks, whose real name is Steve Hemmerst, has partnered with 91mobiles to publish images and a video render of the upcoming smartwatch Surprise, it looks like a Pixel Watch. … Read more