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Live blog: Samsung unveils new Galaxy S26 phones
We’re here in San Francisco, where Samsung is set to unveil its new Galaxy S26 series phones and probably some accessories to go with them starting at 1PM ET. Keep in mind this isn’t Samsung’s foldy phone event, which usually occurs in the summer. One of the things we’re most curious about is whether the…
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After F1: The Movie, Damson Idris Gets Green Light to Join Formula 1 as Global Brand Ambassador
Damson Idris has gotten a green light to expand his relationship with Formula 1. The actor, who starred opposite Brad Pitt in the blockbuster best picture Oscar nominee F1: The Movie, has officially joined the F1 family as a global brand ambassador. In the role, Idris will “act as a bridge between the world of…
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Elle Fanning on Her First Oscar Nomination: I Like To Be Terrified
Elle Fanning swears she wasn’t expecting an Oscar nomination for her work in Neon’s Sentimental Value. It’s a line actors have repeated frequently on the awards circuit; however, in Fanning’s case, it appears to ring true — best evidenced by her plans the night before and during the nominations announcement Jan. 22. “I was not…
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Spotifys Smart Reorder treats your playlists like a DJ set
Spotify’s “Mix” feature now has an option called “Smart Reorder” that can automatically sort users’ playlists based on beats per minute (BPM) and key, organizing songs for the best flow from one track to the next. It builds on the existing Mix feature in Spotify and, along with transitions between songs, which were introduced in…
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Writers Guild West Threatens Canceling Annual Awards Show Amid Internal Labor Strife
The Writers Guild of America West is threatening to cancel its glitzy annual awards show as its own staff continues to strike, alleging that management has committed unfair labor practices amid first contract negotiations. The Writers Guild Staff Union (WGSU), which has been picketing in front of the union’s headquarters for a week, alleged on…
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A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht production
Richard Liu, founder of China’s retail giant JD.com, has launched a nautical brand to build out the country’s yacht industry, riding a wave of policy support to tap a fast-growing domestic market and make the vessels – traditionally associated with affluence and luxury – accessible to “everyday consumers”. Liu’s brand, Sea Expandary, signed a strategic…
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Zimbabwe rejects US health deal over sensitive data concerns
“Zimbabwe was being asked to share its biological resources and data over an extended period, with no corresponding guarantee of access to any medical innovations – such as vaccines, diagnostics, or treatments – that might result from that shared data,” his statement said.
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Ali Velshi Named MS NOWs Chief Data Reporter, Will Lead Election Night Board
MS NOW has named Ali Velshi its chief data reporter, giving the veteran anchor and correspondent an expanded role at the news brand. The new role will see Velshi manning MS NOW’s interactive data board on election nights, providing polling updates and real-time election results. “I’ve had the privilege of learning from Ali for the…
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