One Phenomenon Has Both Economists and K-Pop Fans on Edge in South Korea: The BTS Reunion
MagnetAs the band prepares to return to the stage, it faces a massive challenge: a changed K-pop industry.
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Classical Music Concerts Are in Vogue Again. It’s All About the Candles
MusicCandlelight events are popular worldwide. However, critics say they trivialize classical music.
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One Type of Content Is Quietly Dominating All Streaming Platforms: Anime
StreamingIt has evolved into more than just a section for enthusiasts. It’s now the primary driving force behind the business.
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Watching Instagram or TikTok on TV Is Becoming a Reality: Video Apps’ Ambitious Plans to Land on Smart TVs
StreamingTV advertising is too lucrative to ignore. That’s why TikTok and Instagram are preparing their apps for smart TVs.
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Future Toys Will Feature AI Systems That Can Interact With You. Barbie and OpenAI Are Already Taking Steps
Robotics and AIThis move is part of OpenAI’s broader plan to enter the entertainment industry.
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TikTok Has Shaped Social Media Platforms for Years, Boosting YouTube’s Rise
StreamingThe TikTokization of YouTube has been a resounding success. Of course, without an algorithm and much less sophisticated.
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Dress Like Your Favorite TV Character: These Are the Stores That Sell the Clothes You See on TV
Cinema and TVThe attention to detail in TV shows is redefining online fashion consumption.
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More and More People Use AI Chatbots for Therapy. A Consumer Protection Coalition Just Filed a Complaint to Stop That
Robotics and AIAI chatbots that offer psychological therapy represent a new step in the growing presence of these systems in our daily lives.
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Hollywood Is Using AI in Every Aspect of Film Production, and It’s Being Too Obvious
Cinema and TVFrom production companies that rely entirely on AI to several tools used throughout the filmmaking process, the industry is doing nothing to disguise it.
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The K-Drama Craze Is Negatively Impacting the Industry. There’s One Culprit: Netflix
Cinema and TVSouth Korean Netflix shows have driven costs to unprecedented levels. The industry could be the biggest loser.
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Lilo & Stitch Has Made Live-Action Films Successful Again. It Won’t Be That Easy for the Next One
Cinema and TVLilo & Stitch has been successful, but Disney still has work to do.
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Many People Have Long Believed That Lemmings Are Rodents That Jump off Cliffs. Disney Is to Blame
Nature and EnvironmentJumping off cliffs, drifting with the wind, and searching for lost continents–never before has a rodent been so misunderstood.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Might Seem Unoriginal. After Trying It Out, I Can Say It’s 100% Nintendo
Video GamesCritics within the industry and among consumers have slammed Nintendo for its lack of innovation.
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The CIA Used a Fake Star Wars Fan Page to Recruit Spies. Several Agents Ended Up Dead
SecurityThis is the story of how a Star Wars fan site run by the CIA culminated in tragedy.
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Nostalgia for the Early Days of the Internet Is a Real Thing. Neocities Is Heaven on Earth If You Miss It, Too
RetroAs the Internet has become increasingly complex, more individuals are seeking to revisit the simplicity of the Web 1.0. era.
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When ChatGPT Is Your Only Friend: This Is How AI Models Are Replacing Interpersonal Relationships
Robotics and AIMore and more people online and in real life admit to having only one friend, and it isn’t human.
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Fewer Sci-Fi Works Are Being Published Than Ever Before. It’s Not Due to a Lack of Ideas or Readers
Books, Comics and Board GamesScience fiction literature is currently facing its largest sales crisis in history. The underlying issue isn’t what you might think.
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Magnus Carlsen Is the Greatest Chess Player in History. Still, Even He Couldn’t Beat the World
OthersAfter 32 moves, the outcome wasn’t what everyone expected.
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There’s an Underground Movement of Women Reading Homosexual Erotic Literature in China. The Government Is Cracking Down on It
Books, Comics and Board GamesChinese censorship has eliminated erotic literature from the Internet, but its authors have become symbols of resistance.
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A Construction Company Built The Simpsons House in 1997. It Didn’t Go as Planned
Cinema and TVThe Simpsons’ house did exist in real life, but its owner gave it up because it was uninhabitable.
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