Catégorie : Other interests
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Meta Reverses Decision to Shut Down Horizon Worlds on Quest VR Headsets
Meta initially announced the shutdown of Horizon Worlds for Quest VR headsets but has since reversed this decision. The reversal highlights Meta’s commitment to its VR platform, though specific reasons for the change in course were not disclosed.
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Microsoft Unifies Engineering Teams for Commercial and Consumer Copilot Assistants
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it is consolidating the engineering teams responsible for its commercial and consumer Copilot assistants. This move aims to streamline efforts as the company continues to develop and improve these AI tools, which are still in the process of gaining widespread adoption.
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Oracle Corp. Announces Major Job Cuts Amidst AI Data Center Expansion and Cash Flow Challenges
Oracle Corp. is planning significant job cuts as a response to financial pressures stemming from an extensive AI data center expansion. This decision aims to manage the company’s cash flow challenges caused by the costly investment in enhancing its AI infrastructure.
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Revolutionizing Coding in Sporting Goods: Owen Spencer’s Vision for AI Integration at Revelyst
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The art of a career pivot: Three fashion professionals who strategically reinvented themselves – Monocle
Lauren Rubinski, a Paris-based designer known for her Rubirosa fine-jewelry label, pivoted from her renowned career in jewelry to founding a neighborhood shirt shop on Rue de Grenelle, Paris, in 2025. Embracing her family heritage in shirt-making, she has created a local hub known for its distinctive shirts, cashmere jumpers, and loafers, gaining success through…
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“Hate brings views”: Confessions of a London fake news TikToker
London Centric’s investigation uncovered a TikTok account, Reform_UK_2025, run by an unnamed individual who secretly filmed inside London homes and falsely claimed they were given to illegal immigrants, resulting in millions of viral views. Despite the individual being traced to SmartLet Estates, whose director initially lied about their identity, the account owner confessed to monetizing…
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Pure Magic: The Oral History of Prince’s Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show
On February 4, 2007, amidst heavy rain in Miami, Prince delivered a memorable Super Bowl XLI halftime show that defied the logistical challenges posed by the storm. Known for his genre-defying music and bold persona, Prince curated a unique 12-minute set blending his hits with unexpected covers, such as a Foo Fighters song, highlighting his…
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Brains at work
The article emphasizes the emerging importance of the “brain economy” as a new driver of prosperity, replacing traditional measures of economic growth like physical capital and labor. With aging populations, persistent mental health challenges, and the rapid integration of AI transforming workplaces, cognitive capacity is becoming a critical factor in national competitiveness, highlighting the need…
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49 | “Who is Stan Smith?”
Filmmaker Danny Lee, known for his cultural documentaries, worked with LeBron James’ entertainment company to release “Who is Stan Smith?” on Hulu and Disney+ in 2021, exploring the life and impact of tennis player Stan Smith beyond his association with the iconic Adidas sneaker. The film, enriched by historical footage and interviews with figures like…
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Matt Damon claims Netflix wants movies that repeat plot points because ‘people are on their phones’
Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, while promoting their new Netflix film “The Rip” on the “Joe Rogan Experience,” discussed how Netflix modifies the filmmaking process to accommodate viewers’ reduced attention spans, requiring plot reiterations due to distractions like phone usage. Damon expressed concern that this trend could alter storytelling, although Affleck noted some successful…
