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Ariana Grande Is Taking on Her Hackers—Once She Figures Out Who They Are
Ariana Grande is suing two unidentified individuals over the alleged hacking and leaking of her unreleased music, photos and videos, according to People. The lawsuit aims to unmask the perpetrators, whose identities are not yet known, and is also intended as a deterrent against similar privacy invasions and theft of creative work targeting artists more…
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Reply AI Film Festival Unveils Jury Featuring ‘The Lion King’ Director Rob Minkoff, ‘Twilight’ Helmer Catherine Hardwicke and More
The Reply AI Film Festival, held alongside the Venice Film Festival, has announced its jury for its third edition, headed by Oscar-winning Italian director Gabriele Salvatores. The competitive event is dedicated to short films made using artificial intelligence, and its expanded profile reflects growing industry engagement with AI as a filmmaking tool, drawing high-profile figures…
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Wearable patch vibrates when danger is nearby
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a wearable patch that alerts users to environmental hazards, such as dangerous gases or contaminated water, through vibrations against the skin rather than a phone notification. The device aims to close the gap between exposure and awareness, since threats like toxic gas or tainted water often cannot…
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What’s the difference between Amazon’s Echo Dot and Echo Dot Max?
Amazon’s fifth-generation Echo Dot and the newer, pricier Echo Dot Max share the same core Alexa+ functionality but are aimed at different buyers, according to a comparison from Engadget. The standard Dot, at $50, remains a budget-friendly way to add Alexa to a home, while the $100 Dot Max targets music lovers who want notably…
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“A definite upgrade and outstanding value for money”: Marshall Milton A.N.C headphones review
This piece from Louder is a product review of the Marshall Milton A.N.C, an active noise-cancelling headphone from the audio brand Marshall, with the review’s headline verdict describing it as “a definite upgrade and outstanding value for money.” The article appears aimed at consumers considering wireless ANC headphones, situating the Milton as a notable option…
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5 Brawler Reportedly in Development From CD Projekt and Shantae Studio WayForward
A report from MP1st claims CD Projekt and WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, are developing a 2.5D brawler set in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners universe, codenamed “Gemini.” The project reportedly draws on Edgerunners’ popularity as CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 anime spin-off, though it remains in early research and design, meaning any release is likely far off,…
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Final Fantasy 14 On Switch 2 Is A Sobering Reminder That Storage Isn’t Cheap
The article’s full text was unavailable because the webpage required JavaScript and cookies, so its specific claims cannot be verified. Based on the headline alone, it appears to discuss Final Fantasy 14’s arrival on Switch 2 as an example of the high cost or limited capacity of console storage. The title suggests the piece focuses…
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Marvel Tōkon’s developer has apologised to PC players for the beta’s performance issues, with only a week until launch
Arc System Works has apologised after PC players reported serious performance problems during Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ open beta, including stuttering, low frame rates and unusually high CPU use. The issue matters because the fighting game is due to launch on 6 August, leaving the developer little time to restore confidence among PC players. The…
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Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
Fish Audio, a Palo Alto-based AI voice startup, has raised $50 million in a seed round led by Coreline Ventures and Capital Today, with additional backing from 359 Capital, Parable, Play Time, Alphalist Partners, Bayhouse Ventures, Carya Venture Partners and HF0. The company builds AI voice models aimed at both creative users, who need expressive…
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Gospel Icon Marvin Sapp Enters Roc Nation Distribution Partnership Ahead of Forthcoming ‘Restoration’ Album
Gospel star Marvin Sapp has signed a new distribution partnership with Roc Nation Distribution ahead of the release of his forthcoming album Restoration, his 17th overall and ninth live recording. The deal, revealed exclusively by Billboard on 28 July, marks a significant step for Roc Nation Distribution’s push into the gospel and inspirational music space,…