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Culture

Politics as Fandom: How Fascism Is Its Dark Fan Fiction

Modern political campaigns are increasingly adopting fandom strategies, building community by translating policy into shared identity and embedding themselves within…

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Artificial Intelligence

Reclaiming Friendship in a Tech-Disrupted World

The advertisement for an AI "Friend" necklace in the NYC subway sparked a public backlash, revealing a fear that technology…

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Entertainment

Titanic VR: A Free-Roam Immersive Experience in NYC

A new free-roam VR installation in NYC, *Titanic: Echoes From The Past*, allows participants to explore the wreck and experience…

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Artificial Intelligence

Your Data Could Set the Price of Your Eggs

A new New York State law requires retailers to disclose when they use personal data and algorithms to set dynamic,…

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Business

Luigi Mangione’s Legal Battle: A Complete Timeline

Luigi Mangione is accused of murdering a healthcare CEO and faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder and stalking. The…

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AI & Tech

Rivian’s Smart E-Bike Adapts Perfectly to Your Ride

The Rivian-spinoff Also TM-B electric bike is a premium, software-driven e-bike priced at $4,500, targeting early adopters with its innovative…

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Artificial Intelligence

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Jmail’ Inbox

The House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein's emails, prompting further investigations into him and associates like…

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AI & Tech

Organize Your Thoughts by Whispering to This AI Smart Ring

The Stream Ring is an AI-powered smart ring from Sandbar that allows users to discreetly record thoughts and ideas by…

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AI & Tech

Ed Zitron’s AI Paradox: Paid to Love It, Paid to Hate It

Ed Zitron uniquely balances running a PR firm with being a vocal tech industry critic, using his media presence to…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ex-Cohere AI Lead Bets Against the Scaling Race

The AI industry is heavily investing in massive, costly data centers based on the "scaling" principle, which assumes that increasing…

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BigTech Companies

Mario Makes Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade History

A new Mario balloon will debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Mario…

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Business

Zohran Mamdani: The Internet’s Unofficial Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York state assemblyman, has rapidly become the leading contender for New York City's mayoral race,…

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Business

Inside Tim Draper’s ‘Meet the Drapers’ Pitch Show Experience

"Meet the Drapers," a business competition show featuring Tim Draper, offers startups significant exposure and a chance to win a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s NYC Robotaxi Tests Extended Through 2025

Waymo has received an extension to continue testing its autonomous vehicles in New York City through the end of the…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon’s Fall Event: New Echo, Kindle, and Ring Devices Revealed

Amazon unveiled new and upgraded devices across Echo, Kindle, Ring, Blink, and Fire TV, emphasizing hardware and positioning Alexa+ as…

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Newswire

Is Luigi Mangione Too Big to Jail?

Luigi Mangione's trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn significant public and media attention, reflecting broader…

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Automotive

Blade’s Air Taxis Now Available on Uber App

Joby Aviation is partnering with Uber to integrate helicopter bookings into the app, starting in New York with routes to…

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Business

Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Data Team Has Answers

The MTA launched a congestion pricing program on January 5, 2025, after years of preparation, to share traffic and transit…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Cleared to Test Self-Driving Cars in New York City

Waymo has received approval to test up to eight self-driving vehicles in New York City, with strict conditions including a…

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Culture

Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion Delivers the ’90s Nostalgia Fans Crave

Marvel’s *Cosmic Invasion* is a nostalgic 1990s-style beat-em-up game, developed by Tribute Games, featuring pixel-perfect retro aesthetics and straightforward gameplay.…

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