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Kobalt Signs Licensing Deal With Spotify for AI Fan Remixing Tool
Kobalt has signed a licensing agreement with Spotify for an upcoming AI tool that will let fans create covers and remixes using participating songwriters’ work. The deal matters because it provides a framework for consent, credit and payment as streaming platforms introduce generative AI features, while directing listeners back to original songs. The tool will…
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After this week’s Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they’ve figured out its full name – and it was hidden in Starfield all along
Fans believe The Elder Scrolls 6 may be titled The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma referred to an eight-character subtitle during a recent playthrough. The theory matters because Sentinel, a city in Hammerfell, would support long-running speculation that the sequel is set in that region, although Bethesda has not confirmed the…
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Victoria’s Secret might’ve rejected Rachel Pizzolato, but she’s not giving up, ‘Big Dad Energy’ & dorm update
Rachel Pizzolato says Victoria's Secret rejected her but vows to never give up on her dream to be an Angel as the brand's stock surges 74% this year.
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Live updates: DNC meets to finalize 2028 calendar
The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote on the 2028 presidential primary calendar at its summer meeting this week in Austin, Texas. The party is expected to approve a schedule with South Carolina’s primary first on Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1. The meeting comes as some Democrats say they have lost…
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The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about more than just security
As automobiles become more connected, they also become potential targets for espionage, cyberattack and strategic disruption.
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Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols department store chain
Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration for an undisclosed sum, preventing the luxury department store chain from running out of money. The deal matters because it puts another established British retailer under Mike Ashley’s group and is likely to bring significant restructuring, including possible store closures and…
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Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech
US Customs and Border Protection officers allegedly misused government surveillance databases to monitor relatives, pursue romantic interests and share information with suspected drug traffickers, according to FOIA documents reviewed by Wired. The allegations raise concerns about oversight and privacy as the Department of Homeland Security expands its access to sensitive personal data. The records cover…
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The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra
WIRED reviews cases and accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, recommending options across clear, thin and rugged designs. It notes that a suitable case can reduce damage from everyday drops, though neither cases nor screen protectors can guarantee against a broken screen. – Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit is named the best…