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1X unveils soft-touch humanoid robot Neo Gamma for home chores

Norwegian robotics firm 1X has unveiled Neo Gamma, a humanoid robot designed for home use, wrapped in beige knitwear to blend seamlessly into livin...

Design : Technology : Society

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Sony's exoskeleton tech unlocks new frontiers in human skill

Sony Computer Science Laboratories (Sony CSL) has unveiled a breakthrough training method that enables skilled performers to exceed natural physica...

Technology : Mobility : The Synthocene Era

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AI outperforms human therapists in couples therapy study

AI may soon play a bigger role in mental health support, as a new PLOS Mental Health study has found that ChatGPT therapists often outperformed hum...

Technology : Health & Wellness : Society

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AI chatbot Eva gives a voice to imprisoned women

El Surtidor, an independent media outlet in Paraguay has launched Eva, an AI-powered chatbot based on a woman imprisoned for alleged drug trafficki...

Technology : The Synthocene Era : Synthocene Era: Far Futures

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Stat: Threads, CapCut and ChatGPT the fastest apps to reach 50m users

Meta’s Threads app has shattered records, becoming the fastest platform to reach 50m monthly active users (MAUs) globally, according to a survey by...

Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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CES 2025 daily recap: Robo-dogs, new cities and 2025 tech trends

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has landed in Las Vegas for another year of innovation showcases, product launches and keynotes from the world’...

Technology : CES : Consumer Electronics Show

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Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg re-imagine the Rat Pack with AI campaign

Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg have unveiled the new tech-powered Still GIN campaign, blending classic sophistication with cutting-edge technology.

Drink : AI : Technology

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World Labs' AI system brings photos to life with interactive 3D worlds

World Labs, a start-up founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has introduced an AI system capable of transforming single images into interactive 3D vide...

Pop-culture & Media : Technology : Advertising & Branding

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The Synthocene Era: Trend Tracker

This trend tracker will take you through the near-term implications of The Synthocene Era, spotlighting tangible opportunities for your business.

AI : Technology : The Synthocene Era

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Microsoft Teams reinvents global communication with AI translation tools

Microsoft Teams is elevating the way people connect by introducing a real-time AI-powered interpreter feature, enabling participants to speak or li...

Technology : Workplace : Society

Big Ideas

Dutch Design Week 2024: AI Nourished Foodscapes

At Dutch Design Week 2024, we learned how AI is fuelling the re-invention of the food and drink landscape, from ecosystem-nurturing agriculture to ...

AI : Food : Technology

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Join The Synthocene Era : AI Futures Online Event

In this members’ exclusive online event, we will distil the key takeaways from our recent AI Futures macrotrend, The Synthocene Era. Join us to exp...

Foresight : Webinar : AI

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Friendswithyou, fuzzy AI robots exhibition opens at Cleveland Public Library

Art duo FriendsWithYou has unveiled The BAND, a playful installation of five fuzzy, autonomous robots at Cleveland Public Library.

Design : Technology : Youth

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Egypt's Ministry of Education to launch AI-powered digital learning platform

The Ministry of Education and Technical Education in Egypt is set to unveil an educational platform designed to centralise all key academic resourc...

Education : Artificial Intelligence : Youth

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Dutch Design Week 2024: Life in The Synthocene Era

At the 2024 edition of Dutch Design Week designers addressed what life might look like in The Synthocene Era, as the boundaries between human and n...

Design : Technology : Society

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Stat: Generative AI set to transform travel sector amid hurdles

A new study by travel tech firm Amadeus reveals that nearly half (46%) of global travel companies see generative AI as a top priority for 2025.

Technology : Travel & Hospitality : Society

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Brenda Lee’s holiday classic enters the AI era with Spanish re-release

Brenda Lee’s iconic holiday song, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, has been re-imagined as Noche Buena y Navidad in a Spanish-language release po...

Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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YouTube launches media literacy programme to help teens spot AI content

Launched during the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, YouTube has introduced a free curriculum designed to help teens navigate AI-generat...

Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Youth

Big Ideas

The Synthocene Innovators: F!nh

As we enter The Synthocene Era, LS:N Global spotlights the innovators merging human and machine intelligence. Meet F!nh, the London-based design st...

Technology : Artificial Intelligence : Design

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Fuseproject introduces ‘friendly’ design for AI-powered robot

Design studio Fuseproject has teamed up with Kind Humanoid to create a new genre of AI-powered robots for real-world environments.

Technology : Health & Wellness : Design

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Supernatural adds group-based workouts to VR fitness app

VR fitness platform Supernatural has introduced a new feature called Supernatural Together, where users participate in real-time group workouts.

VR Fitness App : Society : Technology

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The Future Laboratory’s Trend Briefing 2025 introduced The Synthocene Era

On 26 September, The Future Laboratory hosted its annual Trend Briefing at the iconic BAFTA 195 Picadilly in west London to launch its latest macro...

Foresight : AI : Creativity

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StudioCone’s AI-powered Orb decentralises psychedelic therapy

StudioCone has introduced Orb, an AI-powered tool designed to democratise access to psychedelic therapy.

AI : Health : Wellness