DF A growing number of independent entertainment studios are harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence to transform the film and TV production process. These studios, including Promise, Asteria Film, TCL Studios, Pigeon Shrine, and Toonstar, are embracing AI tools and workflows to create high-quality content while reducing budgets and timelines. Unlike traditional Hollywood studios, which … Read more
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest chess world champion, defeating Chinese player Ding Liren in Singapore. The 18-year-old secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his rival to surpass the achievement of Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who won the title at age 22. Gukesh, a 12-year-old prodigy when he became a … Read more
Google has announced Android XR, a new operating system designed for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. Created in collaboration with Samsung, Android XR combines advancements in AI, AR, and VR to bring a more natural and conversational computing experience. The first device, Project Moohan, will be available next year on headsets that … Read more
The recent Game Awards 2024 ceremony left fans thrilled with a mix of surprises, updates on beloved games, and even some new sci-fi projects that are sure to capture hearts in the coming years. Here are some key announcements to keep an eye out for in 2025. One of the biggest reveals was Naughty Dog’s … Read more
Streamer Jesse Keighin, also known as EveryGameGuru, is facing a high-stakes lawsuit from Nintendo of America over allegations that he shared gameplay footage of pre-release first-party Nintendo games without permission. Despite repeated attempts by Nintendo to serve Keighin with legal papers, he has avoided being formally served, leading the company to seek alternative methods. Nintendo’s … Read more
Michigan is experiencing its highest number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in over a decade, with 1,530 cases reported as of December 8. Health officials are urging families to stay up to date on immunizations, especially ahead of holiday gatherings, to prevent the spread of serious diseases like pertussis, RSV, COVID-19, and flu. The … Read more
Liam Payne, the British singer, died in Argentina under mysterious circumstances. His friend Roger Nores claims that when they left a hotel together an hour before the incident, Payne seemed “playful” and fine. However, authorities and eyewitnesses contradict this statement, saying that Payne was unhinged, heavily intoxicated, and even texted about purchasing large quantities of … Read more
A reliable insider claims that the era of Xbox having permanent console exclusives is over. This prediction has been gaining clarity over the past year. The Outer Worlds 2’s recent reveal at The Game Awards, featuring a PS5 logo alongside Xbox and Steam logos, was particularly telling. According to Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden, … Read more
The Washington Capitals celebrated another Eras Night, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Saturday night. The game saw several key moments, including Jason Zucker’s early goal and Tom Wilson tying the game with a power-play strike. Wilson struck again to give the Capitals a short-lived lead before Jiri Kulich tied it up for the Sabres. … Read more
Rapper Jay-Z is seeking to have a lawsuit dropped accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The lawsuit, filed by Alabama woman Jane Doe, claims that Jay-Z and fellow musician Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and attacked her at a house party following the MTV Video Music Awards. However, inconsistencies have emerged in Ms. … Read more