The fate of Meta, the current leader in virtual reality (VR), is uncertain but parallels with the 1983 video game crash are becoming clearer. The question remains whether VR will resemble the Google Play Store or something else entirely. Similarities between Meta’s handling of the Quest app store and Atari’s failures are striking. Poor market … Read more
Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics describe the Stelvio slope in Bormio as a “scenic reflection” of Italy’s sporting heritage. However, skiers who know it well call it treacherous and icy – a stark contrast to the event organizers’ description. Source: https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/the-ribbon-of-death-is-the-most-petrifying-ski-course-in-olympic-history-bbab2ff7
Influencer Bryan Johnson and podcast host Peter Attia are under fire for their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. A recent release of Epstein’s files revealed dozens of emails between the two men, showing a close relationship that has sparked outrage in the self-optimization internet. Johnson, who criticized AG1 nutritional supplement, had never met Epstein but claimed … Read more
US President Donald Trump posted a video on social media that sparked outrage due to its racist depiction of former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was actually about election fraud, included a two-second clip showing the Obamas laughing on ape bodies. Despite the White House’s initial refusal to … Read more
Four US tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft – are planning massive investments of over $650 billion this year, mostly for new data centers and AI tools. This is the largest single-year capital spending in a decade, outpacing their combined budgets from the past three years. The companies are racing to dominate the … Read more
A 21-year-old woman from Turlock was killed and four others were injured in a head-on collision on Oakdale Road in Merced County, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The crash occurred at around 8:31 a.m. Thursday morning when the woman’s Toyota Prius collided with a Chevrolet Suburban SUV driven by Steve Pinocchio, 45. Pinocchio … Read more
This French-language period thriller explores the intricate world of 18th-century Parisian high society, where sex, power, and reputation are intertwined. The show follows Isabelle Dassonville, a young woman with no protection or wealth, as she navigates her way through the societal hierarchy with cunning and determination. Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel Les … Read more
A 16-year-old boy from Fresno, Maxwell Thompson, was tragically killed Thursday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing northbound Highway 99. Authorities say he attempted to cross the highway’s center divider and was hit by a Toyota Tacoma traveling in the far-right lane. Despite efforts to save him, Thompson died at the … Read more
After its release in 2016, the fantasy film ‘Warcraft’ received mixed reviews and was seen as a failure to launch a franchise. However, rewatching it on Prime Video, many critics agree that the movie has aged well. The streaming environment allows for a more relaxed viewing experience, enabling viewers to appreciate the film’s layered mythology … Read more
Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, recently shared a sobering yet electrifying assessment of the artificial intelligence trajectory. He predicts that the current transition will be “ten times bigger and ten times faster” than the Industrial Revolution—a 100x acceleration of change. According to Hassabis, Google’s renewed competitive position is due to its recent … Read more