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• Maka Streaming Platform Launches to Counter AI Slop in Kids' Content digital

  Today marks the debut of Maka, a subscription-based streaming service designed for children from birth to age 6. The platform features 25 programs, such as Franklin, The Wiggles,…

• Citizen Lab Exposes 'AdFection' Zero-Click Spyware Campaign Targeting Al Jazeera Devices via Digital Ads digital

  A campaign of zero-click spyware known as "AdFection" has been uncovered by researchers at The Citizen Lab, University of Toronto, which infiltrates devices through digital…

• Pinacoteca di Brera Launches Smart Glasses Accessibility Project with Meta and EssilorLuxottica digital

  Since October 13, the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan has been hosting Sensing Art – Capolavori oltre lo sguardo, an initiative designed to assist blind and visually impaired patrons…

• Blur to Shut Down Website and End New Blend Loans on November 12, 2026 digital

  On October 12, it was revealed that the Ethereum NFT marketplace Blur will shut down its blur.io site on November 12, 2026, and cease matching new loans on its NFT lending…

• Northeast Chinese Meme Reimagined as Video Game by Content Creator digital

  A Northeast Chinese meme that originated from a staged feud and became an online sensation in China has been adapted into a video game by a video content creator. The creator…

• Grandmaslop: Baby Boomers Create Unsettling AI Images of Grandchildren digital

  The phenomenon known as "Grandmaslop" sees baby boomers generating AI images of their grandchildren without obtaining consent from their parents, which raises alarms about…

• Anna Hodarkovskaya Turns Eyewear History Into an Interactive Web Exhibition for Point of View digital

  Point of View, an interactive online project by Anna Hodarkovskaya, explores the evolution of optical lenses through engaging scroll-driven transitions and typographic design. The…

• Mia Goth Condemns Instagram for Viral AI Image on Verified Fan Account digital

  British actress Mia Goth has criticized Instagram after a fake, AI-generated image of her circulated on a verified account. The image, posted by @miagoth_ two days after Goth…

• Spain's Ministry of Culture Opens €1M Internationalization Grants for Video Games, Podcasts, and Digital Culture digital

  A new grant initiative worth €1 million has been introduced by Spain's Ministry of Culture to promote the international presence of Spanish video games, podcasts, and digital…

• « VisionQuest » : Marvel's AI Superhero Series Lands on Disney+ digital

  The new series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, « VisionQuest », is now available on Disney+. The show is distinguished by its intellectual curiosity, which at times comes at…

• Wiktor Stribog's Kraina Grzybów TV: Smile Guide Blends Animation, Music, and Surreal Horror digital

  Wiktor Stribog, a multimedia artist from Warsaw, has launched Kraina Grzybów TV—Mushroom Land TV, a project that resembles a children's educational program from a different…

• Formlabs Launches $699 Form Studio 1, Its First Consumer 3D Printer digital

  Formlabs has introduced the Form Studio 1, a consumer-friendly SLA 3D printer priced at $699, a significant drop from its previous entry-level model, which was $2,300. This…

• Wired Review: Friend 2 AI Pendant Lacks Personality, Founder Plans Hivemind Update digital

  Wired senior associate reviews editor Julian Chokkattu and writer Boone Ashworth tested the second-generation Friend, an AI-powered chatbot pendant created by Avi Schiffmann. The…

• Designboom Launches Redesigned Website, Removes Programmatic Advertising digital

  Designboom has unveiled a fully revamped website, marking its first significant update since 1999. The new design replaces programmatic banner advertisements with direct…

• Obys Agency Designs Slide-Based Website for Ochi with Chartreuse Accent digital

  Ochi, a strategic presentation company based in Lviv, Ukraine, and Vancouver, Canada, has launched a new digital platform designed by Obys Agency. The name "Ochi," which…

• Rafael Cespedes Unveils AIDb Identity with Slash-Spark Mark and Generative Midjourney Profile digital

  The visual identity for AIDb, an AI platform that catalogs and evaluates AI products via a user-driven database, was crafted by Rafael Cespedes. Central to the design is a…

• Arri Launches Film Lab 1.5 Plugin With 8mm, 16mm and 65mm Analog Formats digital

  Arri has unveiled Film Lab 1.5, an enhanced version of its OpenFX plugin for video editing and color grading, one year following its initial release. This update introduces…

• Keyframes Launches as Spanish-Language Web Design Service and Motion Graphics Archive digital

  Keyframes has debuted as a digital archive and web design service focused on motion graphics from both freelancers and studios. The platform, which operates in Spanish, features a…

• DistroKid Removes Songs After UMG Copyright Suit, Catching Independent Artists in Crossfire digital

  DistroKid, the leading platform for music distribution, has taken down multiple recordings following copyright complaints from Universal Music Group (UMG). This issue impacted…

• Apple and LG Launch Four Connected Home Cameras With 2.5K Video and AI Recognition digital

  During its "Welcome Home" event, Apple introduced the Apple Home Collection, which includes smart home devices such as door locks, thermostats, temperature sensors, and cameras.…

• GTA 6 Set for November 19, 2026: $80 Standard Edition, Dual Protagonists, and Five Leonida Regions digital

  Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to be released on November 19, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, following two…

• Ancestry and UCL Launch Searchable Database of Nearly 4 Million Enslaved People in Former British Colonies digital

  The Enslavement Registers of Former British Colonies is a newly launched online tool that allows users to search records of almost four million enslaved people from 1813 to 1840…

• Pensatori Irrazionali Launches Brutalist WebGL Portfolio Blending Renaissance Engravings and Monospace Telemetry digital

  Pensatori Irrazionali has unveiled a web design portfolio that fuses brutalist typography, WebGL ribbons, and classical engravings in an engaging format. Located in Europe and…

• Paramount svilupperà un film live action su Cyberpunk 2077 digital

  Paramount Pictures è attualmente al lavoro su un film live action ispirato a Cyberpunk 2077, il videogioco di CD Projekt Red, con Lorenzo di Bonaventura come produttore. Al…

• Digital Artist Charles Lopez Blends Solitude and Indifferent Landscapes in Cinematic Imagery digital

  Digital artist Charles Lopez creates striking cinematic visuals that showcase a solitary silhouette amidst expansive, eerie landscapes. His art reinterprets solitude, framing it…

• Google Launches AI Game Creation Tool Playground, Enabling Text-to-Game Generation digital

  Google launched Playground this week, a service within Google Labs that allows users to generate playable video games using plain language prompts. The tool, similar to Meta's…

• Städel Museum Launches Free ARTEMIS Digital App for Dementia Care After Years of Testing digital

  In Frankfurt, the Städel Museum has introduced ARTEMIS Digital, a complimentary web application designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This initiative…

• Booter Blends Religious Symbolism and Fantasy in Digital Art Series digital

  Digital artist Booter has unveiled a collection of visuals that intertwine elements of fantasy with religious motifs. The artwork includes depictions of angels, cloaked figures, a…

• AI, Social Platforms and Retail Media Reshape Digital Commerce Under EU AI Act Rules digital

  Digital commerce has evolved to include social media feeds, streaming platforms, creator-generated videos, AI assistants, search outcomes, and online communities, leading to…

• Michelangelo's Handwriting Becomes a Microsoft Office Font digital

  The Vatican's Fabbrica di San Pietro has tasked the design studio studiogusto with developing Michelangelus, a typeface inspired by Michelangelo's manuscripts. This font features…

• Samsung Wallet to Enable USDC Transfers Across 82 Million Galaxy Devices in the U.S. digital

  Samsung is set to incorporate stablecoin transactions into Samsung Wallet, allowing eligible users in the U.S. to transfer Circle's USDC to compatible crypto wallets or bank…

• Michelangelus: Fonte digital inspirada na caligrafia de Michelangelo chega ao Microsoft 365 digital

  A fonte digital Michelangelus, inspirada na caligrafia de Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), foi apresentada em 8 de outubro pela Fabbrica di San Pietro. Criada pelo estúdio…

• Alexey Sekachov Designs Monochrome Web Experience for Atlas for Mac digital

  The web page for Atlas for Mac, a local-first visual library tool, was created by Alexey Sekachov. It showcases a striking editorial style with a monochrome palette and prominent…

• tubik studio Unveils Crezco UI/UX Design digital

  In 2019, Tubik Studio embarked on developing a UI/UX design system for Crezco, an open banking platform, beginning with the brand's initial identity. As Crezco grew, Tubik…

• NASA Releases 800GB of Artemis II Lunar Data to the Public digital

  NASA has made available around 800 gigabytes of data from the Artemis II mission, which chronicles the crew's journey back from the moon's far side. The collection features 11,000…

• Wilma Theater Launches Watch Wilma Streaming Platform with $200,000 Bloomberg Grant digital

  On Thursday, the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia introduced Watch Wilma, a new streaming platform for performances. This initiative is backed by a $200,000 grant from Bloomberg…

• Rivian Launches Ghostbusters Halloween Software Update Across EV Lineup digital

  Rivian has teamed up with Sony Pictures to launch a Ghostbusters-themed software update for its electric vehicles, available from October 9 to November 2. This update includes a…

• Meta Tests Full-Screen Vertical Video Feeds on Instagram and Facebook digital

  Meta is experimenting with a new feature that allows Facebook and Instagram to open directly to full-screen vertical video feeds, positioning itself against TikTok. App researcher…

• Hinge Tests Screenshot Protection in India as Dating-Profile Dunking Debate Escalates digital

  Hinge is currently experimenting with a screenshot protection feature in India, which prevents the capture of identifiable profile details such as Discover, Likes You, and…

• Michelangelus Font Brings Michelangelo's Handwriting to Microsoft 365 Office digital

  The Fabbrica di San Pietro has commissioned a new typeface named Michelangelus, drawing inspiration from the handwriting of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Designed by studiogusto® and…