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Did 'Doctor Who' Steal It's Season Finale From 'WandaVision’?
After having a few weeks to absorb the surprising events of Doctor Who's two part season finale 'Wish World'/'The Reality War', many Whovians a still struggling to decide exactly how they feel about it. While some enjoyed the finale's ambitious nature, there have been some complaints surrounding Belinda Chandra's ending, the episode's treatment of Ruby Sunday, and Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa's unexpected regeneration into former companion Billie Piper.
By Kristy Anderson7 months ago in Futurism
AI’s New Tricks Are Stirring the West
The Curiosity Wave Is Real Artificial intelligence isn’t just a trend—it’s a full-blown cultural shift. Especially in the United States and the United Kingdom, people are increasingly drawn to the question: What can AI do next?
By Shohel Rana7 months ago in Futurism
How AI Is Changing Minds in the West
A New Digital Wave A quiet revolution is underway in the Western world. From New York to London, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future fantasy—it’s happening now. Whether it’s new AI chatbots, video generators, or emotion-reading tools, Americans and Brits are paying close attention.
By Shohel Rana7 months ago in Futurism
Inside the World’s First Cyber Brothel: What Happens When Sex Is One-Sided by Design?
The Cyber Brothel Isn’t the Problem — Male Violence Is Germany has made headlines recently with the opening of one of the world’s first cyber brothels — a place where customers can pay to have sex with ultra-realistic robots, some equipped with pre-recorded human voices. It sounds like the kind of headline you’d expect in a dystopian novel or a Black Mirror episode, but it’s real, and it’s already drawing both fascination and deep concern.
By No One’s Daughter7 months ago in Futurism
How AI Avatars Are Redefining Personal Branding in 2025
My Awkward Zoom Call and the Avatar Epiphany Last month, I totally tanked a Zoom pitch. My Wi-Fi was glitching, my cat decided to star in the background, and my “professional” energy screamed “panicked freelancer who forgot to brush their hair.” I wished I could’ve sent a suave, unflappable version of myself—one that doesn’t stutter or sweat buckets. That’s where AI avatars come in, the 2025 game-changer that’s got everyone from LinkedIn hustlers to TikTok creators rethinking how they show up online. These hyper-realistic digital twins, powered by some serious AI magic, can talk, smile, and sell your brand 24/7, no coffee spills or bad hair days needed. A 2025 Newsweek article called AI the “architect of our online personas,” and I’m sold—but also a bit weirded out. Are we crafting epic brands or creepy clones? I dove into the top AI avatar trends, from platforms like HeyGen to the ethical quicksand, to figure out how they’re reshaping who we are online. Spoiler: it’s wild, it’s weird, and it’s not all sunshine. Here’s the scoop, with hacks to make avatars work for you—without selling your soul.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Futurism
Gemini 2.5’s Deep Think Mode: Can Google’s AI Outsmart Humans Now?
A Brainier AI Steps Up Ever flunk a math test so bad you wanted to hide under your desk? Yeah, me too. Now imagine an AI that could not only ace that test but explain why you bombed it, then whip up a study guide faster than you can say “calculus is evil.” That’s the vibe with Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, especially its new Deep Think mode, unveiled at Google I/O 2025. This isn’t your average chatbot spitting out quick answers. It’s like a nerdy Sherlock on steroids, pausing to ponder multiple solutions before dropping a response that’s scarily spot-on. But can it really outsmart humans? Or is this just Google hyping up another tech toy? Let’s dig into what Deep Think does, how it’s flexing its brain, and whether it’s ready to dunk on our puny human minds—or if it’s got some growing pains.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Futurism
