digital recreation

New technologies are allowing people to interact with digital versions of deceased loved ones. Platforms like HereAfter AI and StoryFile create AI personas that can converse and offer advice. This 'grief tech' offers comfort but raises concerns about avoiding reality and the ownership of digital selves. Legal frameworks are still developing to address these posthumous digital interactions.

They are today the drivers of the country’s services exports and GDP growth; they are doing cutting-edge tech work; India needs a GCC policy to make them catalyse our educational and research institutions, and our deeptech startup ecosystem

Bill Gates' $63 million estate, Xanadu 2.0, showcases a unique blend of technology and art. The home features digital art walls, Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester, and a periodic table sculpture, all designed to inspire creativity and reflection. Natural textures like reclaimed wood and concrete also contribute to its innovative ambiance.

A remarkable discovery in Denali National Park has unveiled "The Coliseum," a vast fossilized dinosaur track site. Revealed by the setting sun, this Late Cretaceous treasure showcases thousands of footprints from herbivores and carnivores, offering an unprecedented glimpse into Alaska's ancient, lush ecosystem. Scientists are reconstructing a lost world, 70 million years in the making.

The South Indian film scene is abuzz with major updates. 'Jana Nayagan' OTT rights are seeing a bidding war following Vijay's political ascent. Suriya's compassionate handling of a fan security breach went viral. 'Peddi' trailer launch is now in Mumbai, while Ravi Mohan and Kenishaa's stage chemistry sparks 'indirect proposal' talk. Fans eagerly await the 'NTRNEEL' glimpse.

Forza Horizon 6's release has been overshadowed by an accidental Steam leak, making the game playable online weeks before its official May 19, 2026 launch. The leaked files, reportedly cracked and circulated rapidly, present a significant challenge for publishers. This incident places developers Playground Games and Microsoft in a difficult position shortly before the game's debut.

Game development engines like Unity and Unreal are revolutionizing industries beyond entertainment in Japan. Companies and local governments are leveraging these tools to create digital twins for urban planning, flood simulations, and even retail innovation, showcasing virtual kimonos and cultural performances. This expansion highlights game technology's growing role in infrastructure, disaster management, and commerce.

Performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible for Golden Globe awards, organizers said Thursday, days after they were also ruled out of Oscars contention. The new rules come days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it was cracking down on the use of AI. The body that doles out the Oscars said only real human performers - not their AI avatars - are eligible for the film world's biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot.

The final chapter of the 'Love Mocktail' saga, 'Love Mocktail 3', is set to stream on ZEE5 from May 8, following its theatrical release. Directed by Darling Krishna, the film continues Adi's journey as he raises his adopted daughter. While performances are sincere, the movie offers closure rather than replicating the emotional highs of its predecessors.

Mother's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10th, offering a dedicated time to celebrate mothers. The article suggests heartfelt ways to honor them, including cooking a favorite childhood meal together, reminiscing over old photos, enjoying a cozy movie night, spending time in nature, and recreating a cherished family photograph.

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Popular contestants Thangapandi and Chandhini Prakash recreated an iconic scene from the cult romantic film Kushi, captivating fans with their detailed performance. Their chemistry and expressive portrayal of Vijay and Jyothika's characters have made the clip a viral sensation, reigniting nostalgia for the beloved film.

A new trend in China sees young people using AI to recreate ex-partners digitally after breakups. By feeding chat histories and memories into AI, users build virtual companions designed to mimic past relationships. While offering comfort, this raises significant privacy and emotional dependency concerns, prompting wider discussions on technology's role in personal lives.

A humble schoolteacher, Dattatreya Ramchandra Kaprekar, discovered the remarkable 6174 constant through simple number experimentation. This number, reached by a specific digit rearrangement process, became a 'ghost number' due to its fixed-point behavior. Initially overlooked, Kaprekar's work gained international acclaim, influencing math education and computer science with its elegant demonstration of iterative computation.

Robotic dogs with the faces of tech billionaires roam Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie, generating AI art and printed interpretations of their surroundings. This installation by Mike Winkelmann, titled Regular Animals, critiques how algorithms and digital platforms now shape our perception of reality, making abstract systems tangible and prompting critical reflection.

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St Vincent's Care Toowoomba launches the St Vincent's Express in March 2026. This initiative allows elderly residents to virtually travel across continents. Using high-definition screens and immersive sound, the experience simulates journeys through ten countries. Residents enjoy region-inspired refreshments and AI-guided narration.

Filmmakers unveiled an AI-generated Val Kilmer for "As Deep as the Grave," a historical drama. Working with Kilmer's children and SAG-AFTRA, they ethically recreated the late actor's performance. Kilmer's estate consented and was compensated, drawing parallels to actors portraying historical figures. The film, featuring Kilmer for over an hour, is slated for release this year.

The newly inaugurated Lucknow Heritage and Art Museum is a treasure trove of Awadh’s timeless legacy. From intricate chikankari embroidery to rare Nawabi artifacts, the museum spans centuries of royal grandeur and cultural depth featuring over 500 exhibits including 18th-century miniature paintings, silverware, and interactive thumri-kathak displays, along with celebrating Awadh’s culinary distinction