4 observations about Apple’s low-key WWDC 2025

At Apple’s annual WWDC keynote, the highest-level subject is always the future of its software platforms. And the big news in that department usually stares us right in the face. In 2023, for example, it was the debut of

Video game voice actors have been on strike for nearly a year. They finally have a deal

Video game voice actors and motion capture artists could be headed back to work soon. SAG-AFTRA and major video game companies have announced a tentative contract agreement, 11 months after union members began a work stoppage. Artificial intelligence was at the heart of the dispute.

“Patience and persistence has resulted in a deal that puts in place the necessary AI guardrails that defe

Starbucks is hiring full-time content creators to travel the world and post on social media

Here’s a dream job for chronically online coffee lovers: Starbucks is hiring two full-time content creators for a 12-month gig posting content at Starbucks locations around the world.

The role, aptly titled “global coffee creator,” involves traveling to between 10 and 15 Starbucks locations, from Milan to Costa Rica, and capturing “the local culture, community, and atmosphere surrounding each Starbucks location,” according to the

OpenAI and Anthropic are getting cozy with government. What could possibly go wrong?

While the world and private enterprise are adopting AI rapidly in their workflows, government isn’t far behind. The U.K. government has said early trials of AI-powered productivity tools can shave two weeks of labor off a year’s work, and AI companies are adapting to that need. More than 1,700 AI use cases have been recorde

Apple’s 2025 WWDC unveils iOS software revamp, AI plans and more

After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday during an annual developers conference that focused mostly on incremental advances and cosmetic changes in its technology.

The presummer rite, which attracted thousands o

The artists experimenting with camera glasses and bodycams

Barely anything that truly makes me pause on the internet is shot using traditional, modern camera tech. I appreciate the grainy texture of film photos and the fast, smooth zoom of a shitty camcorder, but more than anything, I love an artist who has the guts to throw something completely different at their audience. I love those viral Marc Jacobs videos featuring Lil Uzi Vert and FKA Twigs, and Jack Harlow’s Hello Miss Johnson

How Austin became the robotaxi capital of America

The robotaxi race is heating up in Austin. A decade after Google’s self-driving car project quietly tested on the city’s streets, a new wave of autonomous vehicle companies is setting up shop. Waymo, now a dominant force in San Francisco, is expanding to the city. Tesla is preparing to debut its long-promised robotaxi. And smalle

How Crunchyroll took over the anime world

How did Crunchyroll become the powerhouse of the anime world?

In this episode of FC Explains, we dive deep into how Crunchyroll transformed from a small streaming service to the global leader in anime distribution. Discover how it helped push anime into mainstream pop culture, influenced the global perception of Japanese media, and changed the entertainment landscape forever.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91345299/how-crunchyroll-took-over-the-anime-world?partner=rss&utm_sou

Data breach victims: Here’s how your personal information is sold to criminals

Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store information about people. Each breach includes sensitive personal information such as credit and debit card numbers, home

Trump’s Golden Dome could make the U.S. less safe, arms control expert says

President Donald Trump’s idea of a “Golden Dome” missile defense system carries a range of potential strategic dangers for the United States.

Golden Dome is meant to protect the U.S. from ballistic,


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