After years of anticipation, the visually striking Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—designed by MAD Architects—is finally nearing completion in Los Angeles, with plans to open its doors to the public in 2026. From Controversy to Reinvention Spearheaded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum has followed a dramatic path worthy of […]
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Leading action camera innovator Insta360 is elevating its immersive video expertise into the skies with the introduction of a new brand: Antigravity. Billed as the world’s first 360-degree drone, the debut device is expected to launch next month as a compact, user-friendly aerial platform built for immersive storytelling. A Drone Designed to Inspire Emotion and
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“Beet juice may help lower blood pressure, but new research shows that its effectiveness depends on your age and the bacteria living in your mouth.” Scientists have found that the microbes living on the tongue are essential for converting the dietary nitrate in beets into nitric oxide—a compound that supports healthy blood flow, heart function,
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Optoma introduced a notable ultra-short-throw projector for Europe in February. Now, additional details and U.S. pricing have been revealed for the battery-powered Photon Go tri-laser entertainment system. “Modern consumers want premium home entertainment that adapts to their lifestyle without sacrificing image quality, audio, or performance,” said Maria Repole, Optoma’s Head of Marketing. “From living rooms
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Artificial intelligence is set to automate certain tasks and alter others, but one thing is clear: it’s changing the landscape of employment. To track which roles are most affected and where these shifts are beginning, researchers at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) examined LinkedIn job listings and AI-related patent filings. ISI research assistant Eun Cheol
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On Wednesday, PayPal unveiled a new platform called PayPal World, developed in collaboration with global digital wallet providers to simplify cross-border commerce. The platform enables users to make payments using their local wallets and payment systems. Initial partners include India’s NPCI International Payments Limited, which runs the Unified Payment Interface (UPI); China’s Tenpay Global, Tencent’s
Amazon has acquired AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post by co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Amazon told TechCrunch it acquired the company, but added that the deal still awaits finalization. Bee, which raised $7 million last year, offers a wearable device resembling a Fitbit (sold for $49.99 with a $19 monthly subscription)
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Demonstrating that promising technology never truly disappears, the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) by Reaction Engines is back in the spotlight as part of Invictus, a newly announced Mach 5+ spaceplane initiative led by a British consortium. Some innovations persist through sheer determination—and this is one of those stories. HOTOL: A Bold Vision Ahead of
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A breathtaking new resort has made its debut near Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, thanks to Bangkok-based architectural firm Urban Praxis. While the accommodations are noteworthy on their own, it’s the dramatic, semi-cantilevered transparent pool that truly steals the spotlight. Thailand’s First National Park Provides a Scenic Backdrop Founded in 1962, Khao Yai holds the
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Programmable optics startup Lumotive has expanded its Series B funding round with the addition of a few new strategic investors. Based in Redmond, Washington, Lumotive reopened the round to welcome investments from Amazon—via its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund—and the ITHCA Group, the tech investment arm of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund. Series B Funding Grows to
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