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I Play Rocky steps into the ring in NY, LA and Philly for a weekend of contenders from Club Kid, Wild Horse Nine and Mouse to Jimmy and Godzilla Minus Zero and Academy runs for Everytime and Nusiance Bear. Screen counts range from one to wide. La Bola Negra from Netflix expands to its widest […]

The best rock bands create their greatest work with their backs against the wall — witness the Rolling Stones — and the legendary British hard-rock powerhouse Motorhead was no exception. Forty years ago, the band had seen the dissolution of its classic “No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith” lineup accompanied by a pair of sub-par studio albums, […]

Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The first question asks why the buyer chose the ‌iPhone Duo‌ now, with answers like "I wanted to try Apple's first foldable," "It was an impulse purchase," and "I expect smartphone prices to increase." Other questions ask about the size of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s display when it's closed, how visible the crease is, whether the under-display camera is distracting, and the camera's image quality. The final question is open-ended and asks what the buyer would add or change about the ‌iPhone Duo‌. View all 6 photos in the full article → It's been about two weeks since the ‌iPhone Duo‌ launched, and it's not too unusual for Apple to conduct surveys following a new product's debut. Some of the questions are about ‌iPhone Duo‌ compromises compared to standard iPhone models. The Duo's outer display is 5.4 inches, making it about the same size as the discontinued iPhone mini line. The inner display's under-screen camera is limited to 4MP, and it was one of the main complaints in reviews. The survey does not ask about Touch ID, the experience of using unoptimized apps, or the display cracks some users have reported, all of which are also top Duo complaints, (Thanks, Willy!) Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

inMusic, the parent company of Akai, Moog, Native Instruments, and more, has decided to embrace the modding community. In an interview with The Verge, inMusic CEO Jack O'Donnell said, "We're going to provide a toolbox to the community, we're going to provide the inner workings of, say, an MPC or Sample so that people can […]

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Kitsch (Lone Survivor), Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus) and screen legend Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter) are set to star true crime thriller The Long Island Bank Robber. Based on a true story, Kitsch will star as Stephen Trantel, “a successful Wall Street commodities trader. After being fired from his job, Stephen’s desperate […]

Scientists have solved a mystery surrounding destructive beetles attacking blueberry bushes in North Carolina, identifying a species whose massive larvae can grow up to five inches long and destroy plant roots. Although farmers have reported damage for more than a decade, the insects responsible remained unidentified until researchers used DNA analysis to uncover the culprit.

A new audience-overlap finding is a useful corrective to the idea that AI search is replacing Google. And it changes how businesses should think about discovery and measurement.

Tchaikovsky and his pupil Sergei Taneyev were united in embracing European cultural influences in Russian classical music – they just disagreed on how to go about it.

In anticipation of Martin McDonagh's new film about two CIA agents in 1970s Chile, writer Lale Arikoglu seeks out the locations and the real people behind them.

Perspective Films, a new documentary co-production initiative led by independent producer Jess Devaney, has unveiled its inaugural slate of films, Variety can report exclusively. The subjects of Perspective’s first five documentaries include the clash between federal immigration enforcement and the citizens of Minneapolis, the war in Gaza and the invention of C-SPAN. “Every story on […]

When the 32-year-old DJ pitched his first-ever arena tour to his team, he had one goal: To create a show fans had "never seen before at a scale that no DJ has really done." Now that idea is a reality.

Taiwanese technology company imCore Corp. launched Core Studio, an AI filmmaking platform that aims to cover the full production process, from script development and storyboarding to image generation, editing and color grading, at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei on Saturday. Built by a Taiwanese team with roots in animation and visual effects, […]

England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many chances to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for England's November Nations League fixtures.

Semi-retired professor Carolyn Marvin became a local celebrity facing down Philadelphia’s growing robot delivery army: ‘It’s my first amendment right to protest’ “One of you needs to be on the lookout for cops, while I block the robot, OK?” It is a crisp fall morning in Philadelphia. Tucked away in a dingy alley, opposite a garage called Patriot Parking, 78-year-old Carolyn Marvin is laying out some ground rules for a robot-disrupting expedition. Once a suitable target is identified, we will follow it to a busy sidewalk and Marvin will stand in front of the robot, blocking its way. The photographer and I will take turns ensuring we’re not all carted off by the police. Continue reading...

Following the recent release of Screen Awareness, Raycast got an interesting update this week that lets users talk to AI about whatever is on their screen without having to explain the context. Here are the details. more…

Our panel breaks down the players to watch, the dark horses, the state of the league and the top candidates to reach the championship game in DC Compelling storylines that kept the league interesting during a crowded sports summer. The interval years that aren’t Olympic or World Cup years are often quieter for the NWSL (see: average attendance was essentially flat among the non-expansion teams). In a year with the men’s World Cup on home soil and a major anniversary season for the WNBA, most of the NWSL’s teams gave a solid showing, with close competition for the Shield, an entertaining Golden Boot race and the returns of several big stars. Even those teams who did not give a solid showing – hello, Chicago – finally made some encouraging moves in the right direction. (Louisville next, please.) Ella Brockway Continue reading...

E-bikes are a popular mode of transport around the capital (Picture: Getty Images) Drunk e-bike riders in London may face harsher penalties under new measures to combat anti-social behaviour. Councils in the capital are set to gain new controls to fine boozy bikers as part of a wider crackdown on what has been called the ‘wild west’ use and parking of e-bikes across the city. Images and videos of poorly parked e-bikes and users crossing red lights have flooded social media as their popularity rose. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: ‘E-bikes can make getting around that bit easier, but when they block pavements or are used irresponsibly they can be a real frustration. ‘I want to sort that by giving communities more control over where they are parked and making sure companies and riders play by the rules. ‘While making the big, long-term changes to make transport better and more affordable for people across the country, this is a small but important everyday fix to make our streets safer.’ E-bikes are a great way to get around, but it’s important to be safe (Picture: Getty Images) The proposals, set out by the Department for Transport (DfT), look to establish a national standard for e-bikes to make journeys safer and pavements clearer for everyone. They would include giving law enforcement bodies the ability to issue fines for illegal and anti-social behaviour on e-bikes. The DfT also suggests potential insurance requirements for operators including Lime, Forest and Voi, allowing people to claim compensation if they are hit by someone using an e-bike. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said that while e-bikes have transformed how people get around the capital, better regulation is needed to ensure they are used safely. ‘I’ve been calling for powers to better manage dockless e-bike schemes since 2017, when the first schemes arrived in London, so I welcome the government’s plans to give cities the powers they need to do this,’ he said. He added the current…

Despite the widespread protests over data centers and Flock cameras, the viral videos of people pranking bots in job interviews, frustration with slop, and rage at tech CEOs’ rightward lean, AI is spreading. According to the Pew Research Center, about half of American adults have used a chatbot, and around a quarter do so daily. […]

Organisers hope extravagant attempt to transplant song contest will be a success Thailand is about to get a glitz-infused injection of pop culture, with crews starting construction of a large stage in Bangkok as part of an extravagant attempt to transplant Eurovision to Asia. Organisers have promised the world’s longest-running music competition will launch “a new chapter in Asia” next weekend, when 11 contestants from across the region will sing and dance for votes. Continue reading...

The cast and filmmakers behind “La Bola Negra” will receive the International Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 7. Co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Penélope Cruz, Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau will attend the 38th annual gala event to accept the award. “With ‘La Bola Negra,’ Javier Calvo […]

After Democrats celebrated a historic victory this week, Bill Maher is praising his favorite dinner companion for being a good sport. On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the comedian joked he “might get to go again” to dinner at the White House after he found Trump’s response to the blue wave “amazingly humble,” following his […]