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Deadline‘I, Robot’ Director Slams Elon Musk For Ripping Off Sci-Fi Film’s Designs
Prior to the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled new prototypes for robots, the much-anticipated self-driving robotaxi (Cybercab) and autonomous Robovan; but while the sleek edgeless designs may bring to mind his company’s signature look, discerning users on social media noticed another striking similarity — the futuristic mechanics that color filmmaker Alex Proyas’ work in …
- TechCrunch
Meet the Chinese 'Typhoon' hackers preparing for war
Of the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which top U.S. officials have described as an “epoch-defining threat.” In recent months, U.S. intelligence officials said Chinese government-backed hackers have been burrowing deep into the networks of U.S. critical infrastructure, including water, energy and transportation providers. The goal, officials say, is to lay the groundwork for potentially destructive cyberattacks in the event of a future conflict between China and the U.S., such as over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
- Variety
‘I, Robot’ Director Accuses Elon Musk of Taking His Ideas for New Tesla Robot, Van and More: ‘Hey Elon, Can I Have My Designs Back Please?’
On Thursday, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, unveiled a long-awaited glimpse into the future with models for their new self-driving prototypes: the cybercab and the robovan. Also at the celebration was the new Tesla robot optimus, serving up drinks and engaging with the crowds. Whether or not the Optimus robot was actually fully …
- Engadget
Meta Quest 3S review: Impressive VR for $300
The Meta Quest 3S delivers immersive virtual reality for just $300. It’s fast, comfortable to wear and it has a wealth of games and VR experiences to choose from.
- The Wrap
‘I, Robot’ Director Calls Out Elon Musk for Aping His Work: ‘Can I Have My Designs Back?’
Alex Proyas points out the striking similarity in the new robots and vehicles debuted by Tesla's CEO at Warner Bros. Studios The post ‘I, Robot’ Director Calls Out Elon Musk for Aping His Work: ‘Can I Have My Designs Back?’ appeared first on TheWrap.
- TechCrunch
Apple might release a $2,000 Vision headset next year
Apple’s Vision Pro hasn’t exactly reshaped the market, but the company isn’t giving up on headsets that combine the digital and real worlds. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple’s next big mixed reality release could come as early as next year, with the launch of a Vision headset costing around $2,000 — not exactly cheap, but more affordable than the $3,500 Vision Pro. To achieve this price, Apple would use cheaper materials and a less powerful processor, and it would not include the EyeSight feature that shows a user’s eyes outside the headset.
- Engadget
Fujifilm's X-M5 is its first sub-$1,000 camera in years
Fujifilm has released its first sub-$1,000 camera in a long while and resurrected the 10-year old "M" branding with the $799 X-M5.
- Engadget
The fluffiest robot of CES 2021 is back thanks to Casio
Moflin is a robotic plushie with "emotional capabilities" developed by Japanese startup Vanguard Industries.
- The Independent
How Amazon is trying to make the world fall in love with its robots
IN FOCUS: The retail giant’s autonomous robots have been precisely designed to avoid annoying or terrifying their human colleagues – but will the world welcome them, asks Andrew Griffin
- Euronews
Slave to the rhythm: Three-armed robot conducts German symphony
The artistic minds of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra decided to look into the future to commemorate a quarter-century of orchestral music in the German city.View on euronews
- BANG Showbiz
Kanye West ‘told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother’
Scandal-hit Kanye West allegedly told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed against him by his ex-assistant – who is accusing him of drugging and raping her at a Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recording session.
- INSIDER
Singaporeans are used to paying less than $5 for a meal. This 30-year-old chef charges double, and diners keep coming.
Gwyneth Ang, 30, is now opening a modern Asian grilled seafood restaurant in Singapore's latest lifestyle hub, New Bahru.
- The Independent
Kanye West accused of drugging and sexually assaulting former assistant at party hosted with Diddy
Allegations are part of suit accusing music mogul of wrongful termination and ‘serial’ sexual harassment
- People
Donald Trump Calls Kamala Harris the R-Word at Dinner with Billionaire Donors: Report
The former president reportedly lashed out about donors not appreciating him at the dinner, according to 'The New York Times'
- The Telegraph
Hezbollah fleeing Israeli ground assault without putting up a fight
Hezbollah militants are fleeing southern Lebanon, offering limited resistance to the Israeli ground invasion.
- Deadline
Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang Kiss To Break “Crazy Tension” In ‘SNL’ Sketch
One of the Saturday Night Live moments that got a roaring reaction this week was Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang kissing. The moment occurs in a sketch where Grande plays a mother meeting her son’s (Michael Longfellow) new boyfriend (Yang). The family plays charades in the sketch, and Michael notes that his mom “is a …
- The Hill
Opinion - The 4 reasons Harris is losing
I have spoken with three Democratic operatives behind the scenes who all believe the race is slipping away from Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Evening Standard
Jurgen Klopp slammed by former player after joining Red Bull
Former Liverpool boss has been widely condemned in Germany for joining multi-club organisation
- HuffPost
'F**k Off': Megyn Kelly Slams Vogue For Kamala Harris Cover
“What message does this send to little girls?" the conservative host asked.
- The Daily Beast
TV Host Claims ‘Scary’ Diddy Parties Hooked Friends on Drugs
A British TV host has shared insights from inside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ notorious parties, saying that she saw a lot of drug-taking from models who ended up either becoming addicts or meeting an untimely death.Precious Muir moved to New York City in 2005 when she was in her early twenties, and was told she had to “network” with big-name celebrities if she was going to make a name for herself.Muir said she was then approached to attend a party hosted by Combs in 2007 with a driver shuttling her fro