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Image via Genesis Europe There must be much more to life on the road for man’s best friend than the perk of sticking its head out of the car window. Luckily, Genesis has something for your furry friend. With its luxurious, pet-friendly features, the new Genesis X Dog Concept for the Electrified GV70 isn’t just a bone thrown to the canine community but a plush palace on wheels. Read full article

Image via Amazon, background generated on AI Louis Vuitton is number one, Pooey Puitton is number two. In a significant decision on April 25, the Tribunal of First Instance in France ruled in favor of the luxury house following a long-running trademark dispute against US toymaker MGA Entertainment dating back to 2018. The case centered around MGA’s hot-selling Pooey Puitton toy, which the brand argued clearly exploited its well-known trademarks. Read full article

Image generated on AI With the economy keeping everyone on their toes, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a proposition to level the playing field and finally give those with perpetual financial woes the very thing to turn their fortunes around. An advocate of Universal Basic Income (UBI), where all citizens are guaranteed a cash payment, Altman imagines a future powered by a more transformative Universal Basic Compute (UBC). Read full article

Image via Apple Ever notice how the clock on Apple products in marketing materials and screenshots always seems to be set at 9:41 AM? It’s not a random coincidence—there’s a deliberate reason behind this seemingly arbitrary time. Read full article

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Photo 287097196 © Starstock | Dreamstime.com ’Cause, darling, she’s a tortured poet dressed like a daydream. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour continues to be a revelation, not just musically but visually as well. During her recent Paris stop on the European leg of the tour, the pop sensation unveiled a collection of new outfits, including one inspired by The Tortured Poets Department. Read full article

Photo 205018392 © Giancarlo Liguori Pinto Da Silva | Dreamstime.com Is a Banksy a Banksy if you can’t tell it’s a Banksy? A secretive group of an artist, curator, and a self-proclaimed Banksy buff has kicked off a project called The Missing Balloon, playfully poking holes in the art world’s obsession with authenticity and price tags. Read full article

Image via Netflix There will be no churros and funnel cakes served on these fairgrounds, but you’ll get to play mini-games like Is It Cake?. Netflix and Roblox have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind online destination for fans: Netflix Nextworld. The virtual theme park, currently in early access, invites audiences to explore worlds inspired by the streamer’s popular shows. Read full article

Image courtesy of Publicis Groupe for Oreo Oreo is giving well-needed playtime a twist with a series of Art of Play toys. These black-and-white goodies specifically extend some fun to schoolchildren in China, who do little more than study. Read full article

Video screenshot via Liquid Death Liquid Death, more known for its thirst-killing mountain water and very dark humor, is now diving head-first into unchartered waters of animation with The Adventures of Murder Man. The toon paints a more vivid picture of the brand’s already beloved, yet feared, villain of a mascot. Read full article

Image via Design at Meta WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh look, bringing a dramatic design overhaul to both iOS and Android users. This update aims to improve the experience for its massive base of over two billion daily users by introducing several user-friendly changes and a new color scheme. Read full article

Image via LEGO LEGO is dialing back the clock with its latest set, the LEGO Icons Retro Radio, designed to whisk builders away to the golden age of music in the 1950s and 1960s. Read full article

Image courtesy of Apple In a rare move, tech giant Apple acknowledged a misstep and issued an apology for its controversial Crush advertisement promoting the latest iPad Pro. Read full article

Image via HMD Global Remember the thrill of customizing your Nokia 3210 with a new case, crafting your own ringtone, and battling your way through Snake? HMD Global, the current steward of the Nokia brand, is rekindling that nostalgia with a modern take on the iconic phone in 2024. Read full article

Image courtesy of NORD DDB Stockholm One chain’s trash is another chain’s treasure, it seems. In a curious attempt to encourage responsible garbage disposal, McDonald’s in Sweden has expanded its app to include a little competition—literally. Read full article

Video screenshot via Apple Riding on the wave of its recent Let Loose event, where it unleashed numerous variations of its logo, Apple treated fans to more aesthetic goodness across the packaging of its new Apple Pencil Pro. Read full article

Video screenshot via Apple Apple’s latest iPad Pro campaign, aptly named Crush, has certainly lived up to its name, but perhaps not in the way the tech giant had hoped. Crafted in-house, the controversial advertisement features a hydraulic press compressing various artistic tools—from paintbrushes and musical instruments to film reels and cameras—into the company’s “thinnest product yet.” Read full article

Video screenshot via Forrest Gump / Netflix Nike’s instantly recognizable Cortez in white, varsity red, and varsity blue needs no introduction—it’s forever linked to the cinematic journey of Forrest Gump. Gifted by his childhood friend Jenny, these sneakers became Forrest’s trusty companions on his epic cross-country run, forever etching the Cortez into pop-culture history. Read full article

Image via Marvel The Marvel multiverse is expanding… into mixed reality. Marvel Studios, alongside ILM Immersive, has announced What If...?: An Immersive Story, a first-of-its-kind project that rewrites the rules of storytelling by transforming the Apple Vision Pro into a portal to alternate realities within the MCU. Read full article

Illustration 286279026 © Anastasiya Lavrik | Dreamstime.com OpenAI is pretty buttoned-up when it comes to Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content, blocking attempts to generate sexually explicit material on its ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 tools. However, with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, it appears to be growing up too. The AI leader is contemplating revising its policy to allow NSFW erotica under specific, age-appropriate conditions. Read full article

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Image courtesy of DAVID Miami There’s no point crying over spilled soda—Coca-Cola says to celebrate the puddles instead. Read full article

Image generated on AI Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ crown jewel, is aiming to level up its reputation as a global gaming hub with a Gaming Visa, designed to be a magnet for top gaming talent. This program will offer job opportunities and fosters an environment where professionals, artists, and innovators can thrive within the gaming industry. Read full article

Image via The Metropolitan Musem of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in collaboration with OpenAI, has breathed new life into the persona of a 1930s socialite, Natalie Potter. Not so much a séance, it’s rather the centerpiece of the institution’s annual Costume Institute exhibition, entitled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. Read full article

Image via LEGO LEGO is working up a pas de deux of Parisian delight with not one, but two new sets that let you build cultural icons of the City of Lights right in your living room. Read full article