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AI hype has forced Amazon to innovate. I asked Amazon’s AI assistant for new headphones. It remembered that I bought Apple AirPods before so it recommended the bigger over-ear ones from Apple because… | Juozas Kaziukėnas | 13 comments
Amazon has responded to AI hype by innovating its AI assistant to offer a personalized shopping experience, as demonstrated when it recommended over-ear Apple headphones based on a user’s previous purchase of AirPods and shopping history. Despite past neglect in improving the shopping experience, Amazon’s AI now offers a more tailored and better-integrated service, though…
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How agentic AI could transform travel
The article discusses the potential impact of agentic AI on the travel industry, highlighting how this technology could transform the process of planning and experiencing travel by offering more personalized and efficient solutions. The insights shared are part of McKinsey & Company’s research into technological advancements, with a focus on the role of AI in…
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A ‘toaster with a lens’: The story behind the first handheld digital camera
In 1975, Steve Sasson, a young electrical engineer at Eastman Kodak, invented the first handheld digital camera, challenging Kodak’s traditional film-based photography model. Using a charge-coupled device (CCD) and various scavenged parts, including a lens from a movie camera and an audio cassette for storage, Sasson’s 8lb camera captured its first digital image in a…
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October 29, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – “Wild Thoughts,” the new marketing campaign from the Jeep® brand, reintroduces the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – through creative developed specifically for social media content. Blending humor and craftsmanship, the two-plus-minute “Wild Thoughts” film turns the spotlight over to nature’s own critics…
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Vertical Drama: the format nobody took seriously, except the audience
The burgeoning niche of vertical dramas, highlighted at the Content London conference, is rapidly developing its own talent economy with notable figures like Nick Westaway and Evan Matric becoming recognized stars in this format. Predominantly attracting North American women aged 25–55, this medium demonstrates high completion rates and real-time feedback loops between creators and audiences,…
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Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain
Rivian impressed Wall Street analysts during its first « Autonomy and AI Day » on December 11, 2025, in Palo Alto, California, with announcements of a proprietary chip, advanced software architecture, and a roadmap for autonomous vehicle features. Despite optimism regarding potential future licensing deals and increased delivery expectations for the upcoming R2 SUV, analysts remain cautious…
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I just won the xAI hackathon by making ads invisible Introducing Halftime. Targeted ad generation using AI that feels like a part of your movies and shows. Halftime generates cutscenes and product placements in real time, perfectly matched to your interests. Built with Yuvraj Dwivedi, Pravin Lohani …more
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I just won the xAI hackathon by making ads invisible Introducing Halftime. Targeted ad generation using AI that feels like a part of your movies and shows. Halftime generates cutscenes and product… | Krish Garg | 381 comments
The author recently won the xAI hackathon with a project called Halftime, developed alongside Yuvraj Dwivedi and Pravin Lohani, which innovatively generates targeted ads by seamlessly integrating them into movies and shows in real time. Halftime uses AI to create cutscenes and product placements that align with viewers’ interests, making ads feel like a natural…
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The article in The Guardian on Saturday only partly interpreted what we talked about in a great 90 minute conversation with Eamonn Forde. Basically I was saying the genie is out of the bottle. AI is… | Dave Stewart | 90 comments
The article discusses the pervasive influence of AI on the creative world, emphasizing that it is no longer a future threat but a present reality that artists should embrace. It highlights the need for collaboration with AI, arguing that while AI amplifies creativity, the human element remains irreplaceable. The piece references George Orwell’s « 1984 » to…
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Liquid Death, the billion-dollar canned water brand known for its viral stunts and dark humour is challenging the foundations of the creative industry. Speaking to Emma Sexton on ‘The Future of In-House Creative Leadership’ podcast, Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death, argues that traditional strategic bloat is stifling creativity, declaring controversially that strategy…
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