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Wes Anderson Was Stuck in the Academy Museum Elevator With James L. Brooks and Luke Wilson
Director Wes Anderson, actor Luke Wilson and producer James L. Brooks found themselves trapped in a lift at the Academy Museum for around half an hour, shortly after appearing on stage for a Q&A following a screening of “Bottle Rocket”. The mishap, captured in an Instagram video by production specialist Carolyn Dunn, required the Los…
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Miami-based City Labs achieves a first for commercial nuclear power in space
Miami-based City Labs has launched what it describes as the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite, marking a milestone for private-sector nuclear power in space. The CubeSat, named BOHR (Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability), reached orbit on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission carrying around 80 other payloads, and was deployed at an altitude of between…
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2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Pitt,’ more
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OpenAI Launches GPT-Live-1 to Make ChatGPT Voice Mode Feel Like Talking to a Person
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live-1, a new voice mode for ChatGPT engineered to simulate natural human conversation rather than feel like interacting with software. The upgraded system addresses previous interaction limitat
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Meta wants its AI glasses to seem less creepy. Its AI strategy says otherwise.
Meta is attempting to soften the “creepy” reputation of its AI glasses by rolling out an update that disables the camera if the LED recording indicator has been tampered with. The change responds to concerns that the devices—promoted as fashionable accessories by figures such as Kylie Jenner—can be misused as covert surveillance tools, particularly against…
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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is a great travel companion, and it’s on sale for $40
Twelve South’s previous-generation AirFly Pro, a Bluetooth adaptor aimed at travellers, has been discounted to $39.99 at Amazon — a saving of $15. According to The Verge, this is the lowest price seen so far this year and only $7 above the all-time low recorded in January 2025, making it a timely buy for anyone…
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The Viture Beast XR Glasses Made Me Question Whether I Need A TV For Gaming
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OpenAI releases new voice models for more natural live conversations
OpenAI has released two new conversational voice models, GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, which it says sound more natural and handle turn-taking more smoothly. The models are full-duplex, meaning they can listen and speak simultaneously, allowing users to interrupt naturally and enabling features such as live translation. OpenAI is replacing ChatGPT’s existing Advanced Voice Mode with…
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A New Space for Electronic Music, ORIGIN Los Angeles, Will Open Soon in Downtown L.A.
A new electronic music venue called Origin Los Angeles is set to open in the Downtown L.A. Arts District in late summer or early autumn this year. An extension of the industrial event space at 613 Imperial Street—frequently used by Insomniac Events and other promoters—Origin will be an indoor/outdoor venue built specifically for electronic music,…