Oscars Draw a Bright Line: AI-Generated Actors and Scripts Are Out

The Academy is tightening the rules around generative AI, making clear that fully AI-generated acting performances and scripts won’t qualify for Oscar consideration.
Netflix pushes Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ to 2027 as theatrical strategy gets bigger

Netflix has moved Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie to 2027, a sign the company is leaning harder into theaters before bringing major films to streaming.
Best AI dictation apps right now, ranked by real-world use

AI dictation has moved well beyond basic voice typing. The strongest apps now handle messy speech, rewrite on the fly, and fit into real workflows. Here’s how the top options stack up.
Anker’s 2-in-1 USB-C Cable Drops to $15 and Solves a Real Travel Problem

A small accessory deal is getting attention for a reason: Anker’s 2-in-1 USB-C cable trims cable clutter and adds flexibility for everyday charging.
Uber’s next AV play: using everyday drivers as a rolling sensor network

Uber is pushing deeper into autonomous vehicle infrastructure with a plan to use its driver network as a rolling data layer for mapping and road insights.
Musely lands $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity

Musely has raised $360 million from General Catalyst in a non-dilutive financing deal, a notable move for a consumer health platform looking to scale without handing over equity.
Coatue eyes data center land play as AI infrastructure race expands

Coatue is reportedly pursuing a plan to buy land for data centers, underscoring how the AI boom is pushing investors beyond software and into the hard reality of power, property, and compute.
Aurzen’s pocket-size trifold projector is seeing a steep discount right now

Aurzen’s unusually small trifold projector is discounted by nearly 40 percent, making the compact gadget a timely option for travelers, small-space streamers, and anyone curious about portable projection.
Reddit’s search is finally having a moment

Reddit has long been a destination for answers, but not always through its own search bar. That appears to be changing as more users start searching inside Reddit itself.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 catches on in India, but global breakout still looks unfinished

OpenAI’s image-generation upgrade appears to be landing especially well in India. Elsewhere, the product story looks more mixed, underscoring how uneven AI adoption can be across markets.