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Image via BETC Paris French suburbs have persuaded Midjourney to replace its bias-filled database of their neighborhoods with more realistic imagery. How did they do it? By sending postcards. Read full article

Image via Elmo When Elmo, the beloved red monster from Sesame Street, innocently asked on X (formerly Twitter, “How is everybody doing?” he probably wasn’t expecting to open a floodgate of emotions. But that’s exactly what happened. Read full article

Image via Nestlé UK Nescafé, the beloved coffee brand that’s been waking fans up for 85 years, has brewed a refreshed look to keep pace with the fast-evolving tastes of aficionados. Read full article

Image via Banksy Banksy’s Crazy Horse artwork, crafted by the faceless graffitist on a car door, is galloping to be sold by way of Julien’s Auctions at its upcoming Street Art event, where it could command a price tag ranging from US$100,000 to US$200,000. Read full article

Image via Moleskine Moleskine is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a flourish of artistic brilliance worth writing home about. Its latest special series, 3 Artists, 3 Countries, showcases the talents of a trio of distinguished artists from East Asia, each bringing their own cultural and creative zest to the Year of the Dragon. Read full article

Images via Les Mills Les Mills, renowned for its group exercise programs, is putting a whole new twist on carb-loading with its launch of ‘Spaghetti Legs’ pasta, proving that you can work out hard and still pasta time indulging in your favorite comfort food. The New Zealand-based fitness brand is stirring the pot by encouraging gym buffs to “get sweaty, then eat spaghetti,” ensuring that leg day never goes unrewarded. Read full article

Video screenshot via MSCHF MSCHF, the art collective best known for its Big Red Boot and for peeving Nike with ‘Satan Shoes’, is at it again, turning heads and screens with its new digital escapade, the ASCII Theater. Read full article

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Image courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin Hendrick’s Gin is stirring up not just cocktails but also giddy romance this Valentine’s Day. To get drinkers all buzzed, hot, and heavy, it’s rendezvoused with fashion house Wiederhoeft to craft ‘Gintimates’—promising to add a cheeky dash of ooh-la-la to your evening rituals. Read full article

Video screenshot via MSCHF MSCHF, the art collective best known for its Big Red Boot and for peeving Nike with ‘Satan Shoes’, is at it again, turning heads and screens with its new digital escapade, the ASCII Theater. Read full article

[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Apple Apple explores the intricate journey of self-discovery in a captivating short film for the Lunar New Year, entirely filmed on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Titled Little Garlic, this 15-minute narrative, directed by the acclaimed Marc Webb of 500 Days of Summer fame, spins the tale of Wei, affectionately nicknamed after the pungent bulb by her grandpa for her adorable nose (she inherited this feature from him, Big Garlic). The story blossoms from her playful childhood through the challenges of young adulthood, painting a vivid picture of identity, acceptance, and the quest to fit in. Read full article

Images via Instacart [1] [2] Instacart has been serving up a digital smorgasbord that’s been turning heads for not-so-satisfying reasons. With artificial intelligence now in its kitchen, the popular grocery delivery platform has been cooking up recipes and images that are raising more eyebrows than appetites. Read full article

Images via Instacart [1] [2] Instacart has been serving up a digital smorgasbord that’s been turning heads for not-so-satisfying reasons. With artificial intelligence now in its kitchen, the popular grocery delivery platform has been cooking up recipes and images that are raising more eyebrows than appetites. Read full article

Image courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Philadelphia Cream Cheese is giving North Americans a hole new way to enjoy morning bagels. In a move that’s set to spread (wink) joy, the Kraft Heinz brand is introducing the Philadelphia Bagel Wholes—the first-ever bagels designed without the traditional hole, in a bid to end the age-old dilemma of disappearing schmear and ensure that cream cheese enthusiasts get more of what they love in every bite. Read full article

Image via Big Bird Sesame Street’s resident giant, Big Bird, has found himself in a large—or small, depending if you’re a glass-half-full person—predicament that’s stirring both curiosity and concern. Read full article

Images via Instacart [1] [2] Instacart has been serving up a digital smorgasbord that’s been turning heads for not-so-satisfying reasons. With artificial intelligence now in its kitchen, the popular grocery delivery platform has been cooking up recipes and images that are raising more eyebrows than appetites. Read full article

Image via Google Google is painting the town red, or rather, every hue in the palette of the past with its latest innovation, Art Selfie 2. Nestled within the Arts and Culture app, it allows users to step back in time and reimagine themselves as characters from various historical epochs. An evolution of the original Art Selfie feature introduced in 2018, Art Selfie 2 marries the world of art and history with the growingly exciting magic of generative artificial intelligence in a way that's both engaging and educational. Read full article

Photo 289944928 © Casadphoto | Dreamstime.com Nike is set to sprint down memory lane, and it’s inviting sneaker enthusiasts along for the ride. The sportswear giant is dusting off the blueprints of the Field General 82, a shoe that, back in its 1982 debut, was nearly synonymous with American football as tailgate parties and touchdown dances. Read full article

Photo 289944928 © Casadphoto | Dreamstime.com Nike is set to sprint down memory lane, and it’s inviting sneaker enthusiasts along for the ride. The sportswear giant is dusting off the blueprints of the Field General 82, a shoe that, back in its 1982 debut, was nearly synonymous with American football as tailgate parties and touchdown dances. Read full article

Image generated on AI Japan, the land of video games and endless innovation, is finally saying sayonara to the floppy disk in its bureaucratic systems. In a much-belated leap towards digitization, the country’s government has announced it will no longer require businesses to use floppy disks and CD-ROMs for submitting certain official documents, favoring more modern and efficient methods of data submission instead. Read full article

Image courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Philadelphia Cream Cheese is giving North Americans a hole new way to enjoy morning bagels. In a move that’s set to spread (wink) joy, the Kraft Heinz brand is introducing the Philadelphia Bagel Wholes—the first-ever bagels designed without the traditional hole, in a bid to end the age-old dilemma of disappearing schmear and ensure that cream cheese enthusiasts get more of what they love in every bite. Read full article

Image via Jones Knowles Ritchie Uber is shifting gears and steering towards a far-reaching horizon with its latest brand refresh. Read full article

Image via Big Bird Sesame Street’s resident giant, Big Bird, has found himself in a large—or small, depending if you’re a glass-half-full person—predicament that’s stirring both curiosity and concern. Read full article

Image via Zoom Zoom and Apple are bringing a dash of virtual reality to your next video call, making “wish you were here”—and webcams—a thing of the past. Maintaining eye contact without feeling awkward behind your screen is one of the struggles of hybrid work, but with the introduction of the Zoom app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on February 2, remote meetings will be looking more personal than ever. Read full article