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Jaguar's latest ad has people talking – but not in the way they hoped. Featuring bold fashion and quirky slogans like "create exuberant," the ad strangely skips showing any actual cars. Elon Musk even chimed in: "Do you sell cars?" It's all part of Jaguar's move towards an electric future, but the response so far? Mixed at best. Critics are scratching their heads, while others see it as a daring rebrand. What do you think – a fresh take or a misfire?
And then the memes followed!
Maybe this is a clever PR move designed to mess with our emotions. Whether you love it or hate it doesn’t really matter. The point is, you’re talking about it—and that’s exactly what they want.
Crypto Rug Pull Revenge
A kid tried to make a quick buck by launching a meme coin called $QUANT. The plan? Do a “rug pull” — cash out all his coins during a live stream and walk away with a cool $30,000. But the crypto community had other plans.
Instead of letting the coin die, they rallied behind it. In a surprising twist, $QUANT’s market cap soared to $35 million! If the creator had held onto his stash, it’d be worth over $1.28 million today.
A three-armed robot named Mera just made its debut in Germany, conducting the Dresden Symphony Orchestra with glowing batons. The result? A mix of awe and chaos. It’s not here to replace human conductors, but rather to do what they can’t—conduct three sections simultaneously. Critics say it lacks soul, but supporters call it a glimpse into the future of tech-assisted music. What do you think: futuristic genius or soulless automation?
Chile has unveiled Latin America's first 3D-printed concrete house, called the "Seed House." Built in just 29 hours with an industrial robot layering concrete, this 325 sq ft home aims to revolutionize traditional construction methods. It offers a faster, more flexible way to tackle housing shortages, especially in earthquake-prone areas. The project is a collaboration between a university, private company, and state funding, showcasing how tech-driven solutions can address local housing needs. Could 3D printing be the key to affordable, resilient housing in the region?
Artist Benjamin Von Wong, collected 168,000 discarded plastic straws to create a massive art installation called "The Strawpocalypse." The project was designed to raise awareness about plastic pollution by creating a striking visual of the "parting of the plastic sea." Over six months, volunteers gathered, cleaned, and sorted the straws, eventually transforming them into two towering wave-like structures in a mall in Vietnam. The installation became a way to spark conversations and inspire people to reconsider their use of single-use plastics
“Ultimately, we all know that a piece of art alone can’t change the world… but just maybe it has the power to touch somebody and get them to start a conversation."
Spotify’s recent shift towards video content, including the introduction of video podcasts and a new Partner Program, has sparked discussions about the platform’s evolving identity. While these initiatives aim to compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok, some critics argue that Spotify may be straying from its core focus on music. This diversification has led to concerns about the platform’s commitment to artists and its original mission as a music streaming service.
SORA is looking particularly cute today
Kaku Drop utilizes generative AI to craft short films that beautifully explore themes of Japan, Women, and Dynamism. Their collaboration with Sora showcases the power of AI in transforming creative workflows.
“I work in video editing, and Sora has the potential to become one of my new video editing tools.” says Kaku
“Since it was my first project using Sora, it took about six days to complete. However, I believe I can create it in a shorter time next time. My production process involves using the Image to Video feature to add animations to AI-generated images. I then composite the generated videos using After Effects.”
In other news
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