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I went to Runway's AI film festival. I was skeptical, but the crowd ate it up.
I went to the Runway AI Festival, which showed 10 AI-generated shorts. I found the films a bit generic, but the tech was good, and the crowd roared.
Meta to address low employee morale with snacks
Meta's CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth admitted that employee morale is extremely low, and pledged improved snack areas to help fix it.
2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE first drive: Your 8K living room on wheels has arrived
With 416 horsepower, a 31-inch 8K screen and Dolby Atmos, Benz's electric "Grand Limousine" might just make minivans cool.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over software issue that could cause cars to drive into freeway construction zones
This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.
The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have been called off
US Vice President JD Vance was meant to travel to Switzerland on Friday. The talks are now off, per Switzerland's foreign ministry.
The TSA wants foreign World Cup travelers to stop packing ranch dressing in their carry-ons
World Cup fans are developing a taste for ranch dressing — and the TSA wants to make sure they pack it correctly.
Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months
Five months after returning to OpenAI, Barret Zoph - the company's head of enterprise AI sales - has departed, The Verge has learned. Zoph returned to OpenAI in...
Retirees are flocking to Chiang Mai, Thailand, for affordable living and a slower lifestyle
Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, is attracting retirees from around the world with its low cost of living, safety, and relaxed pace of life.
I'm a mother of 3 who juggles 3 side gigs and a corporate job. These AI tools help me handle the chaos.
Ariba Mobin, a copywriter and mother of three, was laid off in 2023 and decided never to rely on one stream of income. She now has three side gigs.
Hurdle hints and answers for June 19, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 19
See the Moon phase expected for June 19, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Caitlin Clark drops 26 points in new Nike signature shoes, but Fever dream ends with 17 costly turnovers
Angel Reese's 21 points and 11 rebounds powered the Atlanta Dream past Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever 108-101 in a thrilling WNBA rivalry clash.