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Lucasfilm is celebrating the film's 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way. Read more âș
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A jury found the HR trade organization liable for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee. Read more âș
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from MIT Technology Review: OpenAI is testing another new way to expose the complicated processes at work inside large language models. Researchers at the company can make an LLM produce what they call a confession, in which the model explains how it carried out a task and (most of the time) owns up to any bad behavior. Figuring out why large language models do... Read more âș
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Disney is bringing a ânewly restored versionâ of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. It will only be available in theaters for âa limited time,â Disney says, and itâs being released as part of âLucasfilmâs yearlong 50th anniversary celebrationâ for the franchise. Tickets arenât on sale [âŠ] Read more âș
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Here's some good news for the "Han shot first" crowd. The original cut of Star Wars (1977), the film known today as A New Hope, is coming back to theaters. We first learned in August that some version of the film would be screened again in 2027 for its 50th anniversary. But we know now this will indeed be the version everyone saw before George Lucas made those questionable, CGI-heavy... Read more âș
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Last January, when Reagan-appointed Judge John Coughenour became the first federal judge to block President Donald Trumpâs attack on birthright citizenship, he did not mince words. âIâve been on the bench for over four decades,â Coughenour said. âI canât remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one is.â Coughenour was [âŠ] Read more âș
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Smartphones in 2025 are far from boring, with massive Apple redesigns, big competitive moves, and Google stealing iPhone features. Read more âș
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Rocket makerâs proposed transaction would vault it back ahead of OpenAI as the most valuable start-up Read more âș
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A federal judge orders Google to limit default search deals to one year, in an antitrust effort to open doors for rivals in search and generative AI. Read more âș
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Netflix is poised to purchase Warner Bros.â studio and streaming business after being selected as the winner of the bidding war for the media giant. The two companies will now move forward into exclusive deal talks, TheWrap reports, likely including a $5 billion break-up fee in case regulators block the buyout. Netflix reportedly offered $30 [âŠ] Read more âș
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sinij shares news of the Trump administration surprising the auto industry by granting approval for "tiny cars" to be built in the United States. Bloomberg reports: President Donald Trump, apparently enamored by the pint-sized Kei cars he saw during his recent trip to Japan, has paved the way for them to be made and sold in the U.S., despite concerns that they're too small and slow to be driven safely... Read more âș
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Elon Muskâs SpaceX has told investors and financial institution representatives that it is aiming for an initial public offering in the second half of next year, according to two people familiar with the discussions. The talks come as SpaceX considers holding a sale of shares held by investors and employees that would value the company at $800 billion, double its valuation in a sale this summer, in what would make... Read more âș
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It's been well established that the Trump Phone doesn't exist. But that isn't the only phone Trump Mobile sells. It also offers a range of refurbished Apple and Samsung handsets that you can buy right now. You really shouldn't though. I was relieved reading Allison's coverage over the last two weeks to discover that not [âŠ] Read more âș
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The $83 billion deal gives the streamer a centuryâs worth of prestige television and movies, from Batman movies to Game of Thrones. It also ends the streaming wars. Read more âș
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Google cannot require partners like Apple or Samsung to distribute its generative AI products like Gemini as a condition of licensing Googleâs other apps such as Google Maps, a federal judge ruled on Friday as part of the final remedies judgment governing how Google must address its illegal ... Read more âș
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Not long after rumors of a deal broke, Netflix has announced it is buying Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max in a deal valued at $82.7 billion. This breaking news story is developing... This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/netflix-to-buy-warner-bros-for-827-billion-120836295.html?src=rss Read more âș
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The EU said on Friday it had issued a fine of $140 million to X over a number of violations, including the "deceptive" design of its blue checkmarks. Read more âș
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Deal indicates Zuckerberg is exploring other types of artificial intelligence-powered devices beyond smart glasses Read more âș
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Marriott's brand extensions like the new St. Regis Estates and recent Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection show how the company aims to grow in ultra-luxury without diluting its brand equity. Read more âș
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American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn. Read more âș
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For the U.S., winning back Canadians will require more than marketing campaigns â it will demand a rethink of entry processes, safety perceptions, and the overall visitor experience. Read more âș
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What looked like Sri Lankaâs best shot at getting closer to its 2018 tourism peak may now turn into a softer December. But the governmentâs quick push shows itâs trying to keep a weather emergency from snowballing into a full-blown tourism setback. Read more âș
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Hotel loyalty is evolving from a points program into a personalized, experience-led, AI-powered ecosystem and the brands that embrace this shift will unlock deeper engagement, stronger direct bookings, and more enduring guest relationships Read more âș
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The collapse of Jamaicaâs peak tourism season after Hurricane Melissa shows how unprepared the industry remains for extreme weather. Building climate resilience is no longer optional. Read more âș
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Marriott's dominance in hotel room count remains secure. But changing growth rates across the major hotel groups create shifting power dynamics. Read more âș
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Saudi-Russia relations are no longer defined only by oil. Flight expansions and visa deals show the partnership widening into travel and tourism, giving both countries new levers of influence beyond energy markets. Read more âș
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Delta said it changed some of the perks in its Choice Benefits program to appeal to a wider group of members with top-tier Delta SkyMiles status. Read more âș
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Luxury Escapes is proving something the industry has long suspected but rarely executed well: in high-consideration travel, physical retail isnât a relic â itâs a revenue amplifier. Read more âș
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