Google Photos’ new trick turns snaps into film frames
Google Photos wants your camera roll to look like it came off a roll of actual film. Source: The News
one 86-year-old geisha is turning to AI and holograms to keep the culture alive
In one of the busy malls in Tokyo, Ikuko, Japan’s oldest and and most famous geisha dances for shoppers in an elegant black kimono with precise movements. Only, the 86-year-old isn’t really there; it’s her hologram, a 3D projection of … Continued
New speaker comes with a holographic display
Are normal speakers too boring? That is at least the opinion of the project founders behind Holix, a speaker with a holographic display that is currently seeking backers on Kickstarter. Source: Notebook Check
Some of tech’s CEO suite is cloning itself with AI. What happens next?
AI clones are becoming more common, but the early-stage technology is not without risks. Source: BBC
China’s summer box office surges as screen hits fuel consumer spending
China’s 2026 summer movie season is heating up, with box office receipts and audience turnout hitting record highs. Source: CTGN
Japan launches “immersive” hand-tracking technology that lets you literally pet and stroke your favorite VTubers during meet-and-greets
Japanese company Ohtani Design Laboratory recently announced the official launch of their “V-Nade!” project, which allows fans to interact with their favorite VTubers by petting their heads. The project was unveiled as part of Teno-Verse, an interactive entertainment system that … Continued