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• LIZE Neuro-Responsive AR Headset Adapts Visuals to Brain Activity for Mental Well-Being digital

  LIZE is a conceptual wearable device designed by Chaewon Lee and Seunghyun Ko that uses EEG sensors to monitor brain activity and adjust augmented reality visuals in real time.…

• California Jury Rules Against Tech Giants in Social Media Mental Health Case digital

  A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and Alphabet liable in a case brought by a 20-year-old woman who began using Instagram at age nine and later experienced depression and anxiety.…

• Film School Trains Industry Professionals in AI-Assisted Filmmaking Techniques digital

  A film school is offering specialized training to help movie industry professionals create films using artificial intelligence tools. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the…

• Sora AI's Character Generation Sparks Conflict with Disney Over Copyright Concerns digital

  Sora, an AI platform, enabled users to freely generate content featuring popular characters like those from 'Rick & Morty' and Pokémon's Pikachu in various scenarios. This…

• Miley Cyrus Revives Hannah Montana Role for Disney+ with Subtle Corporate Commentary digital

  Miley Cyrus is returning to her iconic Hannah Montana character for a Disney+ production. The revival marks a notable shift from her previous efforts to distance herself from her…

• US Jury Finds Tech Companies Liable for Addictive Product Design in Social Media Case digital

  A jury in the United States has determined that major technology corporations are responsible for intentionally creating habit-forming products. The legal proceedings focused on…

• OpenAI Discontinues Sora AI Video Platform, Disney Terminates $1 Billion Partnership digital

  OpenAI announced it will shut down its Sora AI video application, which launched last fall. The company expressed gratitude to users in a public statement. Following this…

• Music Video Industry Evolution in Digital Era Examined digital

  The entertainment industry has shifted from cultural events to viral content as audiences increasingly favor brief formats. Experts note that music often becomes secondary in many…

• DJI Launches Initial 360-Degree Drone Model While Engaged in Patent Conflict with Insta360 digital

  Chinese technology firm DJI introduced its inaugural 360-degree drone on Thursday, entering a developing market segment currently dominated by domestic competitor Insta360. The…

• VoteRiders Launches Digital Platform to Simplify Voter ID Requirements with Synoptic Office Design digital

  VoteRiders, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on voter ID barriers, has introduced a new digital platform ahead of the fall voting season. The platform aims to clarify…

• Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial digital

  A jury in Los Angeles has determined that Meta and YouTube are legally responsible for creating intentionally addictive applications. The verdict marks the first successful social…

• DJI Unveils Avata 360 Drone with 8K Immersive Capabilities digital

  DJI has introduced the Avata 360, a drone featuring 8K immersive video and dual Type 1 sensors, along with advanced transmission systems. The device offers high-resolution photos…

• NFTs and Their Impact on BIPOC Artists digital

  NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, merge blockchain technology with traceable ownership, offering new ways for artists to authenticate and monetize digital work. For BIPOC artists,…

• Analysis of AI Bubble Resilience Following Sora's Shutdown digital

  The closure of Sora, an AI video generation tool developed by OpenAI, does not signal the collapse of the artificial intelligence investment trend. This development highlights…

• Coinbase Releases Cinematic Ad 'Your Way Out' by Isle of Any and Oscar Hudson digital

  Creative company Isle of Any, led by Laurie Howel and Toby Treyer-Evans, collaborated with director Oscar Hudson to produce a cinematic advertisement for cryptocurrency platform…

• Collection of Astro 6 Website Templates for Various Industries digital

  A curated selection of website templates built on the Astro 6 framework is available, designed for high performance and modern web development needs. These templates achieve…

• Sunday Robotics Brand Launch with Moniker Studio Emphasizes Time-Saving Home Automation digital

  Sunday, a robotics company founded by Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, has launched its brand identity in collaboration with San Francisco studio Moniker. The company focuses on…

• 2026 Compilation of 30 Notable Brewery Websites Showcases Digital Design Trends digital

  A 2026 collection highlights 30 brewery websites that demonstrate effective digital presentation for craft beer businesses. The examples span various platforms including…

• Experts Discuss Challenges Facing China's Humanoid Robot Development digital

  At the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan on Wednesday, experts indicated that China's humanoid robot industry is not yet poised for a breakthrough akin to ChatGPT's impact, with…

• London's Animation Studios Engage with Commercial and Media Projects digital

  London serves as a hub for animation studios that collaborate with brands, film productions, and digital media outlets. These studios contribute to advertising campaigns and brand…

• Aftershoot Announces Ethical AI Development Pledges for Photography Software digital

  Aftershoot, an AI-driven post-processing platform, has released binding public commitments detailing its approach to artificial intelligence development. The company outlined…

• ON1's AI Photo Restoration Tool Generates Unintended Distorted Results digital

  ON1 introduced Restore AI, a new feature for its Photo RAW MAX software, this week. The company stated the tool aims to help photographers restore old images with advanced AI…

• Online Painting Workshop Series Focuses on Harbor Scenes with Artist Johannes Vloothuis digital

  Artist Johannes Vloothuis is leading a series of online painting workshops focused on creating harbor scenes. The workshops cover three different mediums: oil painting (which can…

• Harlowe Expands Max Bi-Color LED Monolight Range with Wireless Control digital

  Harlowe has launched an expanded series of Max Bi-Color LED monolight kits featuring a 120W fixture. The new products incorporate Bluetooth wireless control, a Fresnel zoom lens,…

• Canon Explores AI's Role in Advancing Camera Technology Beyond Current Limits digital

  Canon has indicated that artificial intelligence could drive significant innovations in camera technology, addressing perceptions that advancements in areas like sensors and…

• Johannes Vloothuis Leads Online Painting Workshop on Rural Night Scenes digital

  Artist Johannes Vloothuis is conducting a virtual instructional series focused on depicting tranquil evening landscapes. The program includes three separate sessions covering oil…

• Online Painting Workshop Series Focuses on Nocturnal Landscapes digital

  An online workshop series titled 'Paint Along August: Let's Paint Peaceful Country Nights' is being offered, led by artist Johannes Vloothuis. The program consists of three…

• Meta Fined $375 Million for Failing to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation digital

  A jury in Santa Fe has ordered Meta to pay a $375 million penalty for not adequately safeguarding minors from sexual exploitation on its platforms. The evidence presented by…

• German States Propose Social Media Ban for Children Under 14 Amid Meta Legal Cases digital

  The state governments of Lower Saxony and Thuringia are advancing a political initiative to prohibit social media access for children under 14 and create age-appropriate access…

• OpenAI Discontinues Sora Video Generation Platform Amid Strategic Shift digital

  OpenAI is terminating its Sora text-to-video application and related services. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm introduced the platform in 2024, aiming to…

• Study Reports Alarming Rise in AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material digital

  A new study has found a dramatic increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material circulating online. The Internet Watch Foundation reported concerning statistics about this…

• Fashion Technology Applications Aid Travelers in Wardrobe Planning and Shopping digital

  Fashion technology platforms are assisting users in preparing for trips by offering AI-driven tools for shopping, sourcing, and styling. Daydream, an AI shopping engine, has…

• Experimental Conductive Nail Polish Could Enable Touch Screen Use for People with Long Nails digital

  Researchers at Centenary College of Louisiana are developing a clear, conductive nail polish that could allow individuals with long fingernails to use touch screen devices.…

• Mael Ruffini's Webflow 3D Page Transitions Create Seamless Spatial Navigation digital

  Creative developer Mael Ruffini has published a tutorial on Codrops demonstrating Webflow 3D page transitions that maintain a persistent Three.js canvas across navigations. Using…

• Digital conference addresses ethical challenges of human remains from colonial contexts with unknown provenance digital

  On February 18, 2026, there was an event called "Between Research, Responsibility and Remembrance," which addressed the handling of human remains with unclear colonial histories.…

• Dutch Newspaper Publishes AI-Generated Image with Fictional Dubai Story digital

  A major newspaper in the Netherlands published an artificial intelligence-created photograph on its website. The image depicted a woman and was accompanied by a fabricated…

• Maria Grazia Cucinotta Voices Etruscan Queen Tanaquilla in New Podcast Series digital

  Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta provides narration for a podcast focusing on Etruscan civilization, portraying the historical figure Tanaquilla. The podcast explores…

• Digital Identity Theft and Sexualized Violence Online: Personal Account of Image Misuse digital

  A journalist describes discovering a fake Instagram profile impersonating her three years ago. The profile used her face superimposed on pornographic material and promised…

• Satellite Photographs International Space Station During NASA Astronaut Spacewalk digital

  On March 18, HEO Space captured imagery of the International Space Station while two NASA astronauts were conducting a spacewalk above Argentina. Astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris…

• Epic Games Announces Major Workforce Reduction and Cost-Saving Measures digital

  Epic Games, the prominent video game developer, has implemented significant workforce reductions affecting 1,000 employees. The company also plans to achieve substantial annual…