The Problem With KATSEYE’s Sexy New Image
KATSEYE’s image has changed from relatable cool girls to overtly sexualized performers. Are they embracing their sexuality or is it outside their control?
When Your Vacuum Becomes a Spy
A programmer discovers his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and mapping his home. It’s a chilling reminder of how our devices could be spying on us.
Did Spotify Turn a Blind Eye to Bot Streams?
Spotify says it’s fighting artificial streaming. A new lawsuit argues the company secretly benefits from it and that small artists are paying the price
USPTO Reexamines Nintendo Patent at Heart of Palworld Case
The U.S. Patent Office is reexamining a core Pokémon patent, casting doubt on Nintendo’s aggressive legal fight against Palworld.
Seeing Shenzhen Changed How I See America
A firsthand look at China’s rapid tech reality shook my assumptions about America, safety, wealth, and what it means to build a stable life today.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Faces Backlash in Japan Over Copyright Abuse
Japan’s biggest publishers are demanding that OpenAI stop training Sora 2 on their characters, calling its “opt-out” IP policy a direct violation of Japanese copyright law.
The Human Touch Behind AI Artist Xania Monet’s Success
AI artist Xania Monet continues to climb Billboard charts thanks to human creativity, strategic radio play, and songs that connect with listeners.
AI Artists Are Taking Over the Charts
AI-powered artists are now appearing across multiple Billboard charts, signaling that artificial intelligence in music is moving from novelty to mainstream acceptance.
Star Citizen Feels Less Like a Game and More Like a Permanent Construction Site
Star Citizen hit $1B and could reach 6M accounts, but its endless development raises hard questions about mismanagement, scope creep, and sustainability.