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Reading Time : 2 minutesNike teams up with SKIMS to reclaim women’s market share, blending athletic performance with inclusive style. Reported on February 19, 2025, this partnership could redefine activewear, merging Nike’s legacy with SKIMS’ modern appeal.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGoogle’s AI co-scientist, part of the Gemini 2.0 platform, promises to transform scientific research by generating hypotheses and expediting discoveries. Early results show significant potential, but ethical concerns and limitations must be addressed through a Trusted Tester Program aimed at responsible exploration.
Reading Time : 3 minutesThe ICC Berlin, a Brutalist giant from 1979, blends raw concrete with sci-fi flair. Built to showcase West Berlin’s ambition, it closed in 2014 over asbestos woes. Now a listed relic, its future’s unclear—revival or reinvention? A Cold War icon awaits its next act.
Reading Time : 2 minutesX’s decision to block Signal links raises concerns about secure communication. The move impacts whistleblowers, journalists, and privacy advocates. Signal’s encryption is vital for confidential reporting, but the block may hinder secure information sharing and government transparency, raising censorship questions.
Reading Time : 2 minutesA report by Lead the Charge reveals that global automakers are falling short in eliminating emissions, environmental harm, and human rights violations from their supply chains. Tesla ranked highest at 43%, but no company scored above 50%. The industry lags in decarbonizing steel and aluminum, highlighting the gap between policies and real-world implementation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMeta’s Brain2Qwerty uses brain signals to type thoughts, aiming to aid those with speech or mobility issues. With EEG and MEG, it translates brain activity into text but faces challenges in accuracy and practicality.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe UK steel industry faces a potential crisis with looming US tariffs. The government’s £2.5 billion plan aims at resilience through tech upgrades and cost reduction. However, the strategy’s success will also depend on international diplomacy to navigate these trade challenges.
Reading Time : 2 minutes “Ne Zha 2” breaks the billion-dollar barrier in China, blending myth with modern animation. A cultural triumph, it reflects the growing prowess of Chinese cinema in animation storytelling.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBuzzFeed aims to combat doomscrolling with a fresh platform that focuses on creativity and connection, not addiction. By emphasizing human curation over AI, they hope to redefine social media, challenging the dominance of manipulative content strategies.
Reading Time : 2 minutesK-pop stocks are soaring in February, with Hybe leading gains due to BTS’s military discharge. The industry’s global appeal and live events revenue post-COVID are key drivers.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTech mogul Elon Musk, leading a consortium, has made a stunning $97.4 billion bid to seize control of OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT. This move follows escalating legal battles and accusations that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTSMC’s dominance in chip manufacturing has reshaped the tech industry. With costs of fabs skyrocketing, outsourcing to TSMC has become the norm, influencing global tech developments and geopolitical strategies alike.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBill Ackman’s Pershing Square invested $2.3 billion in Uber, signaling strong confidence in its growth potential. The investment boosted Uber’s stock and market cap, highlighting its operational achievements and advancements in autonomous technology. Ackman sees Uber as a well-managed business undervalued by the market.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmid Trump’s tariff threats, the Bank of England turns to gold to shield against economic turmoil, joining a global trend towards traditional safe-haven assets. This move could reshape UK’s monetary policy and impact global markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesUAE’s €30-50B investment aims to build Europe’s largest AI data center in France. This partnership will boost AI research, potentially reshaping Europe’s tech landscape with its gigawatt capacity.