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Stat: Survey finds that Millennials lead astrology interest

A survey conducted by the Harris Poll sheds light on astrology’s popularity among different generations in the US.

Astrology : Society : Millennials

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Stat: Using AI for fun is more widespread than for professional purposes

Artificial intelligence seems to be on everyone’s lips in 2024, but what are people using AI for in their day-to-day lives?

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Stat: Streaming services are missing the mark on subtitles

New data highlights a significant discrepancy between generations on the use of subtitles while watching visual content.

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Bratz World AR experience launched in Walmart stores

A Bratz World augmented reality experience has been rolled out in Walmart stores in a bid to drive footfall ahead of the festive season while cemen...

Retail : Media & Entertainment : Technology

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Stat: Halloween spending to reach new heights despite cost of living crisis

American households may be suffering from inflation, but they are willing to splurge on holidays like Halloween nonetheless.

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Stat: The majority of NFT collections no longer have any value

A September 2023 report by cryptocurrency platform dappGambl has found that the majority of non-fungible token (NFT) collections are essentially w...

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Tinder introduces £410 monthly subscription plan for serial daters

Unveiled in September 2023, Tinder Select is the platform’s new high-end subscription plan offered to its most active users for £410 ($499, €472) p...

Dating : Media & Entertainment : Luxury

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Pizza Hut creates pizza-themed world in the metaverse

Publicis Middle East and Pizza Hut have collaborated on the restaurant giant’s first venture into the metaverse.

Food & Drink : Media & Entertainment : Technology

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IRS targets millionaires and businesses tax evaders with AI

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a new internal AI tool to pursue some 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships wit...

Finance : Media & Entertainment : Technology

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Stat: Gen Z’s main career aspiration is to be an influencer

According to a report published by decision intelligence company Morning Consult in September 2023, 57% of Gen Z, and 41% of all surveyed adults, s...

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Workplace

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Pinterest launches plus-size inclusive AI tool

Pinterest has introduced a new body type technology that will identify a range of body sizes across the 5bn images on the platform in an effort to ...

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Roblox envisages platform as a place for adults to find love

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Spotify launches personalised daylists that auto-adapt to your mood

Spotify has created Daylist, a new personalised playlist that auto-adapts to reflect users’ changing moods and activities throughout the day.

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Coca-Cola asks AI to create a drink that tastes like the future

Coca-Cola has launched a limited-edition ‘future-flavoured’ cola drink, the Y3000, which was co-created using human and artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft promises to protect those who are sued after using its AI tools

Microsoft has introduced a Copilot Copyright Commitment promising to protect any customers challenged on intellectual property grounds over the use...

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Google DeepMind unveils SynthID to combat AI-generated images

In August 2023, Google DeepMind released SynthID, a tool designed to watermark AI-generated images imperceptible to humans but discernible by an AI...

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Stat: Business leaders plan to spend more on social media

A 2023 report by Sprout Social and Harris Poll has found that despite the turbulent economy and widespread budget cuts, 80% of business leaders are...

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Lifestyle magazine The Face begins multi-functional talent agency

The Face magazine (published under Wasted Talent) has launched The Face Represents (TFR), a one-of-a-kind agency offering bespoke talent representa...

Fashion : Media & Entertainment : Finance

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LG releases 27-inch portable television screen in a suitcase

LG Electronics has released LG StanbyME GO, a 27-inch touchscreen built into a suitcase.

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Stat: Adults over 60 are nearly invisible in ads despite strong spending power

CreativeX, a creative ad tech firm, has revealed that only 4% of individuals featured in advertisements globally in 2022 were over the age of 60.

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Tiffany & Co and Snap create immersive US Open fan experience

American luxury jewellery giant Tiffany & Co, known for its legacy in tennis, has collaborated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and...

Luxury : Media & Entertainment : Fashion

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Stat: Belief in online conspiracies greater among US teens than adults

A study published in August 2023 has shown that teenagers are significantly more likely to believe online conspiracy theories than older generation...

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Society

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Cox Media Group launches hyper-local streaming service

Cox Media Group (CMG) has officially introduced Neighborhood TV (NTV), a free ad-supported local streaming news service, which began its roll-out i...

Society : Media & Entertainment : Technology

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NASA enters streaming space with NASA+

NASA has stepped into the entertainment arena with the announcement of its new on-demand streaming service, NASA+.

Space Travel : Media & Entertainment : Space Tourism

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Foresight Friday: Emily Rhodes, creative foresight analyst

Every Friday, The Future Laboratory team offer an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, c...

Society : Media & Entertainment : Fashion