Pico’s Project Swan XR Headset Wants to Go Where the Apple Vision Pro Failed
The ByteDance company wants to make the case that XR is “not just for gaming” anymore by giving you a digital office. Image: Aleksandar Pasaric / Pexels Source: Wired
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Google takes control of ‘Android of robotics’ project in quest for physical AI
Google is folding Alphabet’s AI robotics “moonshot,” Intrinsic, into the company after five years as an independent unit. The move marks a strategic shift as Google doubles down on physical AI and pulls experimental projects closer to its core business. Intrinsic “graduated” into an independent company inside Alphabet’s Other Bets division in 2026, a portfolio…
Uber launches robotaxi support project to aid AV partners
Uber is moving aggressively into robotaxis, striking deals with new partners and promising big investments to support future fleets – basically everything it can do except design and build the vehicles itself. (It tried that once, unsuccessfully.) Now, the ridehail giant is launching a new initiative to support its third-party robotaxi partners called Uber Autonomous…
‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia to Lead Australian Thriller ‘Crashout’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Catherine Laga’aia, who is set to make her breakout as the titular character in Disney’s upcoming live-action “Moana,” has been tapped to lead the Australian Gen-Z thriller “Crashout.” Deadhouse Films unveiled the casting for the project at Berlin’s European Film Market. The film marks Laga’aia’s first project after landing the headline role in Disney’s adaptation….
Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh Team for New Project ‘Sandiwara’ From Fashion House Self-Portrait, Premiering at Berlin Film Festival
Oscar winners Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh have secretly teamed up for a new project, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival later this month. In collaboration with the London-based fashion house Self-Portrait, the “Anora” director returns to his iPhone-shooting roots for “Sandiwara,” described in a press release as an “immersive cinematic experience.”…
AI’s Creative Spark Ignites Market Jitters: Game Stocks Tumble as Google Unveils Generative Tool
Introduction In a stark demonstration of Wall Street’s reactive nature, the video game sector experienced a significant sell-off this week. The trigger was not a poor earnings report or a failed launch, but a single announcement from a tech giant, sending a clear signal that the industry’s foundational tools may be on the verge of…
Beyond the Uncanny Valley: Turkish Studio Doubles Down on AI Cinema with ‘A Woman Asleep’
Introduction In a bold move that challenges the very craft of filmmaking, Istanbul-based Spongeworthy is pushing deeper into uncharted cinematic territory. Fresh from the buzz of its AI-generated documentary ‘Post Truth,’ the pioneering studio is set to unveil its second synthetic feature, ‘A Woman Asleep,’ at the European Film Market in Berlin. This announcement signals…
The AI Quake: How Google’s ‘Project Genie’ Sent Shockwaves Through the Gaming Industry
Introduction In a single day, the tectonic plates of the video game industry shifted. As Google unveiled its vision for AI-crafted worlds, Wall Street delivered a swift and brutal verdict. The stock prices of major gaming powerhouses tumbled, signaling a market suddenly grappling with a future where anyone could be a creator. This wasn’t just…
A Glitch in the System: How TikTok’s Technical Meltdown Fueled a Firestorm of Conspiracy Theories
Introduction When TikTok stuttered to a halt last weekend, it wasn’t just a technical hiccup. For millions of American users, the platform’s sudden silence—marked by frozen uploads and scrambled view counts—felt eerily symbolic. The outage struck just as the app’s controversial new corporate structure, TikTok USDS, officially went live, weaving technical failure and political anxiety…
Beyond the Prompt: Google’s ‘Project Genie’ Unleashes a New Era of AI-Driven Worldbuilding
Introduction Imagine sketching a wobbly line and watching it erupt into a living, breathing forest. Or typing ‘marshmallow castle’ and stepping into its sugary, pastel-hued halls. This is no longer science fiction. Google has opened the gates to Project Genie, a revolutionary AI playground that transforms simple ideas into explorable digital worlds, available now for…