Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University on April 14, 2026, in New York City. An immigration judge ruled on April 11 that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student protester from Columbia University and a US permanent resident detained by the Trump administration, can be deported, his lawyer said. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU /…
Introduction In a strategic move that signals a seismic shift in digital media, the foundational assets of Radio.com and Mark Cuban’s pioneering Fireside platform have quietly changed hands. The acquirer, ad tech firm Consumable Inc., isn’t just collecting properties—it’s assembling the components for a bold new vision: a streaming service built from the ground up…
Introduction In an industry obsessed with autonomous AI that can generate content with a single prompt, Apple is taking a starkly different path. The newly unveiled Creator Studio Pro positions artificial intelligence not as a replacement for the artist, but as the ultimate collaborative partner. This strategic move reframes the conversation around creative technology, focusing…
Introduction In an industry obsessed with fully autonomous AI, Apple is taking a contrarian path. Its newly unveiled Creator Studio Pro isn’t about algorithms generating content from scratch. Instead, it’s a sophisticated co-pilot designed to handle the grunt work of production, freeing creators to focus on what humans do best: vision, emotion, and storytelling. This…
Introduction In a strategic move signaling the borderless future of talent representation, Los Angeles-based Select Management has officially launched its first international outpost in Toronto. The firm, known for guiding digital creators into moguls, is betting big on Canada’s vibrant and rapidly professionalizing influencer ecosystem. Spearheaded by industry veteran Micah Trainor, Select Canada aims to…
Introduction Imagine a single photograph not as an endpoint, but as the opening scene of a film. This is the new reality Google is crafting with a powerful upgrade to its Veo AI model. The technology now empowers creators to generate dynamic, vertical videos directly from a reference image, culminating in stunning 4K resolution, and…
Introduction In a strategic move poised to reshape the creative software landscape, Apple has unveiled a comprehensive subscription bundle granting unprecedented access to its professional-grade creative tools. Dubbed ‘Creator Studio,’ this offering packages flagship applications like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro into a single, affordable monthly plan, effectively lowering the barrier to entry for…
For weeks, the question hanging over HBO Max’s runaway hit “Heated Rivalry” wasn’t if its warring hockey stars would finally admit their feelings, but when—and at what cost. The series, adapted from Rachel Reid’s beloved novel, has masterfully chronicled the secret, sexually charged rivalry-turned-relationship between NHL golden boy Shane Hollander and his chaotic, brilliant counterpart,…
ICEBlock Creator Files Lawsuit The developer behind the ICEBlock application has initiated a lawsuit. The legal action aims to protect apps that facilitate the crowd-sourcing of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) sightings. App Function and Context These tools allow users to report and view locations of ICE enforcement activities. The lawsuit underscores the ongoing tension…
