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digital

Meta's Celestial Voices: A Star-Studded AI Adventure?

September 15, 2024

The tech giant Meta is reportedly in talks with a galaxy of Hollywood stars to lend their voices to its upcoming AI project, MetaAI. The company is aiming to incorporate the voices of celebrities like Awkwafina, Judi Dench, and Keegan-Michael Key into its conversational AI-slash-digital assistant, w

business

Ditto Management Shifts Gears with Laura Coleman: A New Era in Digital Talent Management?

September 15, 2024

The music industry is undergoing a transformation, and Ditto Management is leading the charge. With the addition of Laura Coleman as their new Head of Digital and Entertainment, the agency is poised to revolutionize the way they approach talent management. Coleman, who joins from Insanity, brings a

health

Can You Really Put Down Your Phone?

September 14, 2024

We're constantly bombarded with messages, notifications, and social media updates, making it feel like we're missing out on something important if we're not constantly connected. But is this fear of missing out (FOMO) really worth sacrificing our mental and physical health? The answer is no. Excessi

technology

Edition Earth: How Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing the Way We Make Safe Decisions for the Planet

September 13, 2024

As typhoon Chanthu wreaked havoc on East Asia in 2021, meteorologists and government leaders scrambled to figure out what was coming next. The future of improving such predictions may lie with digital twins – virtual replicas of the Earth that can simulate extreme weather events, helping us make saf

business

The Power Shift: Microsoft's New COO Brings Financial Muscle to the Table

September 13, 2024

As Microsoft continues to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the company has made a significant move to bolster its leadership team. In a recent announcement, CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Carolina Dybeck Happe, former CFO of General Electric (GE), has joined the Microsoft family

politics

Trump's Cryptocurrency Ambitions: A Recipe for Conflict of Interest?

September 13, 2024

In the final stretch of his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump is set to launch his sons' cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, on Monday. This speech comes just 50 days before Election Day, raising concerns about the former president's penchant for mixing his personal and politica

health

Can Crypto Mining Really Cause Health Problems?

September 13, 2024

The debate over crypto mining's impact on health has reached a fever pitch in Texas, with residents of small towns near mining operations claiming to suffer from "unexplained health problems." One mining company, Marathon Digital, is pushing back against allegations that its operations are to blame.

business

GameStop's Digital Dilemma: Can the Retailer Revive its Fortunes?

September 12, 2024

The world where favorite video game store is now a relic of the past is no longer hypothetical scenario. GameStop, once ubiquitous video game retailer, is facing a very real crisis. The company's recent earnings report revealed a staggering 31% revenue decline; a stark reminder of the seismic shift

opinion

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

September 12, 2024

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

health

Healthcare in Hoosier Country: A Step in the Right Direction?

September 11, 2024

Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l