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PC Gamer argues that 2025 was a year full of high-profile AI embarrassments across games and entertainment, with Disney and Lucasfilm serving as the "opening salvo." From the report: At a TED talk back in April, Lucasfilm senior vice president of creative innovation Rob Bredow presented a demonstration of what he called "a new era of technology." Across 50 years of legendary innovation in miniature design, practical effects, and computer... Read more âș
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The first Iron Beam laser defense system was deployed by Israel on Sunday. This 100kW laser weapon thus became the worldâs first drone defense zapper to be operationally deployed. Read more âș
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and a prominent climate activist and environmental journalist, has died of leukemia at age 35. Read more âș
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SK hynix is bringing its HBM ambitions to U.S. soil with a $3.9 billion plan to build its first domestic manufacturing facility â a 2.5D advanced packaging plant in West Lafayette, Indiana. Read more âș
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China is quietly mandating that chipmakers use at least 50% domestically made equipment when expanding capacity, "as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain," according to Reuters. From the report: The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants have been told by authorities in recent months that they must prove through procurement tenders that at least half their equipment... Read more âș
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The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep." Read more âș
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The Russian government plans to penalize 'illegal' mining of cryptocurrency to prison terms of up to five years. Read more âș
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Axios reports that venture capitalist Alex Davis is warning that a speculative rush to build data centers without committed tenants could trigger a financing crunch by 2027-2028. "This critique is coming from inside the AI optimist camp," notes Axios, as Davis' firm, Disruptive, "recently led a large investment in AI chipmaker Groq, which then signed a $20 billion licensing deal with Nvidia. It's also backed such unicorn startups as Reflection... Read more âș
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After nearly a month and with most options exhausted, one unlucky RTX 5080 buyer finally got their card. Read more âș
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Disney hopes there'll be better chances for the latest 'Tron' movie to find an audience in streaming. Read more âș
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The state deals with flooding and sea level rise by buying homes in flood prone areas. Read more âș
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The star of 1997's 'Batman & Robin' looks back on his superhero momentâand that infamous costume. Read more âș
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A study by a Singapore government agency has found that children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed brain development changes linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety in adolescence, adding to concerns about early digital exposure. From a report: The study was conducted by a team within the country's Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the National University of Singapore, and published in The... Read more âș
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At least three people have died from the vaccine-preventable infection, while hundreds have been hospitalized. Read more âș
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The Apple Fitness+ Instagram account today teased that the service has "big plans" for 2026. In a video, several Apple Fitness+ trainers are shown holding up newspapers with headlines related to Apple Fitness+. What's Apple Fitness+ Planning for the New Year? Something Big is Coming to Apple Fitness+ The Countdown Begins. Apple Fitness+ 2026 is Almost Here 2026 Plans Still Under Wraps-For Now There are rumors that an AI-based Health+... Read more âș
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US presidents have each redecorated the Oval Office in their own unique ways since it was first built in 1909. Read more âș
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Meta is seen as lagging behind OpenAI and Google in the AI race. Its acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus could help with that. Read more âș
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Two former cybersecurity experts pled guilty to conspiracy to obstruct commerce by extortion for deploying ransomware against several victims. The perpetrators are facing 20 years in prison each, with sentencing set in March 2026. Read more âș
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As the travel industry gears up for the winter holiday high season, please enjoy this guide to our favorite reports of the year. Read more âș
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Skift Travel Megatrends NYC returns to New York on January 22, 2026, bringing together senior leaders, operators, and strategists to unpack the forces reshaping travel next year. Read more âș
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As the airline industry increasingly turns more premium, loyalty programs â already airlinesâ biggest asset â are becoming even more important to their long-term strategy. Read more âș
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Total overseas visitation to the U.S. fell in 2025, but some states are faring better than others. Read more âș
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Cordelia Cruises started sailing in September 2021, and unlike other cruise lines, it is not content to wait decades to list publicly. Read more âș
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar plan a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, promising faster travel, tourism growth, and lower emissions if powered by clean energy. Read more âș
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Todayâs airline loyalty programs are critical business drivers shaping both company profitability and traveler engagement. American Airlines is pioneering yet another frontier in loyalty through evolutions to its long-standing AAdvantage program. Read more âș
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It's great to be an airline like Ryanair: Your market clout is so strong that OTAs are just glad to sell your flights without receiving any other compensation from the airline. Read more âș
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While the depreciating rupee pressured costs and outbound demand, it was a cascade of geopolitical and operational shocks that truly tested Indian travel companiesâ balance sheets, and their resilience. Read more âș
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Travelâs reliance on legacy infrastructure continues to shape the ceiling for innovation. OnArrival aims to lower that barrier with an open-access platform that gives consumer brands a faster path to launching and scaling travel products. Read more âș
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