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psychologytoday.com - Why Theatre Training Could Be the Future of K-12 Education
Why Theatre Training Could Be the Future of K-12 Education
Psychology Today

Written by Dr. Chenchen Shi from the Central Academy of Drama The concept of the BANI World was proposed by Jamais Cascio in 2018 and further refined in 2020 to describe four major characteristics of future society: B rittle, A nxious, N onlinear…

upi.com - Hyundai, Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid AI robot for assembly lines
Hyundai, Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid AI robot for assembly lines
UPI

Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Hyundai and Boston Dynamics on Monday unveiled a new version of its humanoid robot that it has been testing at a factory in Georgia and may be the future of manufacturing. The 5-foot, 9-inch, 200-pound Atlas humanoid robot was shown…

businessinsider.com - Henry Chandonnet - You can pay $20 to reserve a hologram AI companion in a jar
You can pay $20 to reserve a hologram AI companion in a jar
Business Insider

Your AI companion doesn't have to be confined to your phone. It can be standing in a jar on your desk. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the popular gaming company Razer showed off its 3D holographic technology, Project AVA. The 'desk…

independent.co.uk - Marc Shoffman - The best MSC Cruises ships and sailings for 2026
The best MSC Cruises ships and sailings for 2026
The Independent

MSC Cruises has been making waves with stylish family-friendly cruises since the late 1980s and has several new ships set to hit the water in the coming years. The Italian family-owned brand started as a shipping company in the 1970s but is now the…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Video games excellence: developers reveal their top picks of the year
Video games excellence: developers reveal their top picks of the year
Glass Almanac

In an era where digital entertainment is more prolific than ever, the quality of video games has reached new heights, prompting both developers and gamers to ask: is it okay for video games to be this outstanding? This year's standout titles not…

wxyz.com - WXYZ Web Team - Detroit Auto Show announces interactive features with Visit Detroit, showcasing local companies
Detroit Auto Show announces interactive features with Visit Detroit, showcasing local companies
WXYZ 7 News Detroit

DETROIT (WXYZ) — If you're looking for family-friendly activities to participate in at the Detroit Auto Show, Visit Detroit has you covered. The Auto Show announced that there will be an immersive Visit Detroit Interactive Experience…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - VR studio Cloudhead Games cuts 70 percent of workforce
VR studio Cloudhead Games cuts 70 percent of workforce
Game Developer

Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com January 6, 2026 Pistol Whip developer Cloudhead Games will make 70 percent of its workforce redundant on January 7, 2026. Studio CEO Denny Unger shared the news on Bluesky and said the company has…

ibtimes.co.uk - Bernadette B. Tixon - TikTok time traveller from 2055 has internet torn between believers and AI sceptics with empty Paris footage
TikTok time traveller from 2055 has internet torn between believers and AI sceptics with empty Paris footage
International Business Times UK

A TikToker claiming he's trapped alone in 2055 France has the internet in chaos. His videos show major Paris landmarks—the Louvre, hospitals, train stations—completely empty. No tourists. No staff. Nobody. Just him wandering through…

fox2detroit.com - Detroit Auto Show announces new interactive experience at this year's event
Detroit Auto Show announces new interactive experience at this year's event
FOX 2 Detroit

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show will feature a new interactive experience. This will feature science and technology, problem-solving, and more to the floor of the auto show. This year's Detroit Auto Show will feature numerous interactive activities as…

radaronline.com - Radar Staff - Unusual Side Hustles to Try in 2026
Unusual Side Hustles to Try in 2026
RadarOnline

Side hustles have shifted far beyond traditional freelancing and reselling. By 2026, advances in digital platforms, changing consumer behavior, and the creator economy are opening doors to income streams that would have seemed unconventional just a…

sfist.com - Joe Kukura - SF City Hall Employee Who Embezzled $627K, Bought Himself VR Headsets Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
SF City Hall Employee Who Embezzled $627K, Bought Himself VR Headsets Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports

The wild corruption case of a SF City Hall Workers' Comp department employee who embezzled $627,118 and blew city money and personal tech gear has ended, and that now-fired employee is headed to prison. We occasionally find SF City Hall corruption…

theverge.com - Andrew J. Hawkins - Sony and Honda's Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
Sony and Honda's Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
The Verge

The joint venture also revealed an SUV concept that will go into production as early as 2028. The joint venture also revealed an SUV concept that will go into production as early as 2028. LIVE CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from…

gamespot.com - Phil Hornshaw - 25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2026
25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2026
GameSpot

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Since the genre was first conceived, first-person shooters have pushed the envelope of how video games can create…

courant.com - The Associated Press - What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech
Hartford Courant

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech that companies plan to offer in 2026.

marketbeat.com - Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stake Raised by Ayrshire Capital Management LLC
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stake Raised by Ayrshire Capital Management LLC
MarketBeat

Ayrshire Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 64.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The…

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