Tag: entertainment
‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ and the obsession of simulation theory
If you've heard of simulation theory — the idea that our entire universe could be running inside of some sort of extra-dimensional computer — there's a good chance you encountered it from a high profile believer like Elon Musk. But how would an ave… Source
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Watch this 20-minute tour of the Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World
Today was supposed to be the day that Super Nintendo World officially opened at Universal Studios in Japan. Even though that has been delayed indefinitely in the wake of rising COVID-19 infection rates, some lucky folks have had a sneak preview. A bu… Source
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My AI-moderated video chat with strangers gave me hope
In 2017, artists and filmmakers Lauren Lee McCarthy, Grace Lee and Tony Patrick were tasked with dreaming up the “future of work” for a residency at the University of Southern California. As part of a 3-month process of exploring ideas for the better… Source
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Bang & Olufsen’s $2,000 ‘portable’ speaker is designed to last decades
Bang & Olufsen’s audio gear ranges from the opulent to the functional. The company has a line of speakers that encompasses everything from soundbars and pocket-sized Bluetooth units to modular wall sculptures and expensive showpieces. Today, the… Source
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Parler CEO announces he’s been ‘terminated’ by the company’s board
The ‘free speech’ social network Parler spiked in popularity late last year before losing its ride on Amazon Web Services hosting and listings in major app stores following the January 6th riots that attacked the US Capitol Building. Now, according t… Source
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Todd Rundgren is about to launch a geofenced virtual tour
The idea of a virtual concert tour might seem tailor-made for the pandemic, but musician Todd Rundgren said he’s actually been thinking about something like this for years. Rundgren told me that he’d become frustrated with our “collapsing” air travel system — exacerbated by hurricanes and climate change — that…
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