Sundance deals heat up as streamers outbid studios for festival breakout films
Park City buzz grows louder as bidding wars break out across Main Street suites and late-night lounges. Streamers are moving fast and writing big checks for festival breakouts with global…
AI-generated actors trigger fresh negotiations in Hollywood over likeness rights and residuals
Studios now test digital actors in everything from trailers to tentpoles. Unions, performers, and lawmakers feel the pressure immediately. The industry faces urgent questions about control and compensation. Negotiations have…
Tech giants roll out on-device generative AI features on flagship phones, sparking privacy and chip-performance battles
Smartphone leaders are racing to embed generative AI directly on devices, not only in the cloud. The shift promises faster responses, richer features, and tighter privacy controls. However, it also…
Major brands debut lab-grown gemstone collections on the runway as consumers push for traceable luxury
Runway shows now feature lab-grown gemstones beside couture fabrics and sculptural silhouettes. Designers frame the pieces as modern, ethical, and innovative. The shift reflects changing consumer expectations for verified sourcing…
Red-carpet menswear embraces sheer tailoring and sculptural jewelry at major award shows
Major award shows now showcase menswear that celebrates visibility, craftsmanship, and individuality. Sheer tailoring and sculptural jewelry headline carpets, reframing how formality communicates presence. Stylists and designers collaborate to push…
Luxury brands race to adopt lab-grown leather as startups scale production
Luxury houses are accelerating experiments with lab-grown leather as supply improves and performance closes the gap. Designers see creative potential in new grains, uniformity, and custom structures that animal hides…
Tech giants unveil on-device AI assistants running entirely offline, igniting a new smartphone arms race
Major smartphone makers are racing to deliver AI assistants that run entirely on the device, without cloud help. The push promises faster responses, stronger privacy, and dependable features even without…
Global push for commercial fusion heats up as startups race to build grid-ready pilot plants
Fusion energy has moved from distant promise to near‑term industrial challenge. Venture‑backed startups and public programs now target pilot plants. Their shared goal is electricity delivery to the grid within…
Regulators weigh rules for AI voice clones as deepfake song remixes go viral
AI voice cloning has exploded across music platforms and social media. Viral remixes now mimic famous singers with uncanny precision. Fans share tracks that sound like favorite artists, yet no…
Lab-grown textiles take center stage as major fashion houses debut sustainable capsule collections on global runways
Runway spotlights increasingly feature materials grown in tanks, trays, and fermenters rather than fields or feedlots. Designers now translate biotechnology breakthroughs into capsule collections that test performance, desirability, and scale.…