Be afraid. Be very afraid. That’s the message that has caught fire in the media-tech world when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). This column, for what it’s worth, is being written by a fallible human being on a battered keyboard with no technological assistance. It’s extremely rare–once in a blue moon–that I read a…
When a startup announced plans last fall to recreate lost footage from Orson Welles’ classic film “The Magnificent Ambersons” using generative AI, I was skeptical. More than that, I was baffled why anyone would spend time and money on something that seemed guaranteed to outrage cinephiles while offering negligible commercial value. This week, an in-depth…
The Screen Actors Guild’s 2026 Actor Awards were a star-studded affair, but several of Hollywood’s biggest names were missing in action. The Actor Awards were held Sunday, March 1, at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, and hosted by Kristen Bell. “There’s something that feels so special and divine about … [having] the opportunity…
We can now openly admit what has been unfolding before our eyes for a year: that Kristi Noem was an utter, complete, total catastrophe, her tenure in charge of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) little more than a self-promoting crusade. She was unqualified for the job from day one, and largely responsible for the…
The Everett, Washington-based fusion energy startup Helion announced Friday that it has hit a key milestone in its quest for fusion power. Plasmas inside the company’s Polaris prototype reactor have reached 150 million degrees Celsius, three-quarters of the way toward what the company thinks it will need to operate a commercial fusion power plant. “We’re…
Entertainment, business and compliance lawyer Seth Berenzweig joins Mornings with Maria to weigh in on Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Netflix faces a potential class action lawsuit over the merger. Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, and Netflix both want to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery but will face similar antitrust issues and might have to alter…
Having a cuddly pet to return home to is one of life’s great joys, and with the latest gadgets and AI technology, pet ownership becomes even more enjoyable and convenient. Here’s a roundup of some gadgets that can be the perfect gifts for any pet parent. Petlibro AI-powered pet camera – $99.99 Image Credits:PetLibro Petlibro…
California is giving residents a new tool that should make it easier for them to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information. While state residents have had the right to demand that a company stop collecting and selling their data since 2020, doing so required a laborious process of opting out…
Grammy nominee Jubilant Sykes has died after being stabbed in his family home. He was 71. According to a statement shared by Santa Monica Police Department on Tuesday, December 9, and obtained by Us Weekly, Jubilant was found “with critical injuries consistent with a stabbing” and pronounced “deceased at the scene.” Authorities also stated that…
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an ambitious move in the upcoming summer transfer window, with the club identifying Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck as key targets. According to Spanish radio station Onda Cero, the Spanish giants have set aside around €100 million to pursue the two players as part of…
