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CMF by Nothing Challenges the Status Quo with the Headphone Pro

CMF by Nothing has released its first over-ear headphones, the Headphone Pro, extending its color-focused design ethos with a vibrant, customizable build. The headphones feature an impressive 100-hour battery life and Hybrid ANC, arriving at a highly accessible price point with interchangeable ear cushions to encourage user personalization.

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The Threat Of Tilly Norwood, the AI Starlet Set to Fracture Hollywood

An emerging tech studio has debuted Tilly Norwood, an AI actress designed to be the "next Scarlett Johansson," igniting a furious debate in Hollywood. Coming after major strikes over AI use, the computer-generated talent is reportedly attracting serious interest from top talent agencies, challenging the traditional labor and creative models of the entertainment industry.

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X Games Pivots to AI Judging, Forging a New Frontier in Sports

The X Games is spinning off its AI judging platform, The Owl AI, into a new standalone tech company. Debuting at Aspen 2025 and set to be deployed at X Games Salt Lake City, this venture aims to integrate AI into subjective sports like gymnastics, complementing human judges. Led by X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom and former Google AI head Josh Gwyther, the Boulder-based company secured an $11 million seed round to revolutionize sports judging and fan experience.

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Google Eyes Fashionable Future: The Gentle Monster Play in Smart Eyewear

Google has made a significant move in the smart glasses arena, acquiring a stake in avant-garde South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster. This strategic partnership aims to finally crack the code on stylish wearables, with Gentle Monster leading the design of new XR glasses set for a 2026 release, powered by Google's AI and Android XR systems.

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