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9 million tulips, spinning library shelves: The massive backlot builds of 'Wicked'

'I'm not interested in standing in front of a blue screen with a digital design,' says 'Wicked' production designer Nathan Crowley. 'I want to make things.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing

ABC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s 3-computer solution for mobile autonomy

Nvidia had made three types of computers for its autonomous mobility vision, and it has created the Cosmos World Foundation Models to help.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - Jan. 7

Meta smart glasses worn by the New Orleans attacker have raised privacy concerns

Meta's smart glasses became a buzzy and popular product in a market that had seen many failures before.

NBC News - Jan. 7

FBI Says Meta’s Smart Glasses Used to Help Plan New Orleans Terror Attack

The driver who mowed down a Bourbon Street New Year’s crowd and killed 14 made two earlier visits to New Orleans, where he used the device to shoot video of the target area.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Amazon's Ring announces smart smoke alarm as CES tech-palooza kicks off

Kidde and Ring will launch two models in April, along with a $5-per-month smoke monitoring subscription service.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Another Brand Of Smart TVs Later This Year

Microsoft is continuing to expand Xbox Game Pass, with new LG Smart TVs coming later this year set to support the service via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Qualcomm unveils AI chips for PCs, cars, smart homes and enterprises

Qualcomm unveiled AI technologies and collaborations for PCs, cars, smart homes and enterprises at CES 2025. At the big tech trade show in Las Vegas, Qualcomm Technologies showed how it’s using AI ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

5 smart CD moves to make this January

CD interest rates are down slightly, but they can still be a good investment in 2025. Here are five steps to take now.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Arthur Brooks on building a happier life in 2025

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks explains how small resolutions like gratitude lists can improve happiness. He shares tips from his book "From Strength to Strength" and tips for navigating job ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

MeetKai provides AI for smart glasses with embedded OS

MeetKai, a startup with AI and immersive technology, is launching an AI-based OS as software for AI-powered smart glasses.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Soliddd introduces smart glasses to enable vision for people with macular degeneration

SolidddVision smartglasses, which correct vision for people living with vision loss due to macular degeneration, will debut at CES.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs

Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an aggressive electric vehicle launch schedule.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Volkswagen and XPeng to build super-fast charging network in China

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Halliday unveils AI smart glasses with lens-free AR viewing

Halliday has come up with eyewear we didn't know we needed: smart glasses with no lenses. Welcome to the age of AI smart glasses.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Lymow unveils smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads

Lymow said the Lymow One is the world's first smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

New Orleans attacker recorded visits to city weeks earlier, wore Meta smart glasses during attack

The New Orleans terrorist attacker visited the city twice in the weeks before the attack and recorded video of the area using Meta smart glasses, the FBI revealed Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 5

FBI: New Orleans attacker recorded area using Meta smart glasses weeks before attack

FBI officials said the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had visited the city twice in late 2024 and recorded the Bourbon Street area using Meta smart glasses. NBC News' ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

This money bias is 'the biggest barrier to building wealth,' says financial psychologist

Putting off some key financial moves because they seem too complex? You could be costing yourself over the long run.

CNBC - Jan. 5

The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry

After a 2018 amnesty, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is now backing Rastafarian growers’ efforts to promote the benefits of marijuana. On Golba Hill on the Caribbean island of St ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New Orleans

Georgia says football coach Kirby Smart’s father died early Saturday of complications from hip surgery after falling in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl

ABC News - Jan. 4

Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall

Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans

Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on Tuesday

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

PGA Tour moves toward changes to FedEx Cup finale. Finding a solution everyone likes won't be easy

Commissioner Jay Monahan wasn’t kidding when he told the PGA Tour staff in his year-end message that everything was on the table

ABC News - Jan. 4

Path Of Exile 2: Best Warrior Build Guide

The Warrior is a classic ARPG class that features some ground-shattering skills in Path of Exile 2. However, in the beginning stages of early access, many players are already calling for buffs to ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

New to the U.S.: How migrants are building new lives in America

CBS News tells the real-life stories of migrants across the country and the impact a recent influx is having on our communities.

CBS News - Jan. 3

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Smart stands by 'aggressive' playcalls in CFP loss

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he doesn't regret aggressive offensive playcalls that backfired during the Bulldogs' College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 3

How to Burnout-Proof Your Workplace According to Organizational Psychology: Make It SMART

Psychology offers an easy-to-remember action plan for leaders looking to help employees avoid burnout this year.

Inc. - Jan. 3

South Korean fire fighters tackle blaze in commercial building in Seongnam

Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said

ABC News - Jan. 3

Kyle Larson builds his brand Down Under with triumphant trip to Perth

PERTH, Western Australia — As is his custom, Kyle Larson took the big money and ran. Before he left Western Australia at the end of an all-nighter that spanned Dec. 30-31, however, Larson had ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

2 dead and 18 injured in plane crash into Southern California building

Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were ...

NBC News - Jan. 3