A quarter century of design: the 25 biggest creative moments of the last 25 years

As we call time on the first quarter of the 21st century, I thought it might be a good opportunity to look back at some of ...
CNET

Wrapping Last-Minute Gifts? How to Create Customized Holiday Gift Wrap With AI

If you're out of time to get to the store for more wrapping paper, here's a fun tip. All you need is AI and a printer.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ in theatres : The debate on the lasting impact of James Cameron’s series

Despite these box-office triumphs, discussion around the Avatar franchise continues to centre on its perceived lack of cultural relevance. Does the series have a cultural footprint — and does it ...
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'Avatar': How the Na'vi language was constructed

Very few people get to invent a new language that is heard by millions: DW talked to linguist Paul Frommer about how he developed the "Avatar" aliens' language. "It's been quite a remarkable event in ...
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How the English language evolved into a giant cultural meme

The big thinkers at Aperture explore how the English language continues to evolve in surprising ways. Investigators seize luxury goods over alleged fraud Boy, 9, feels unwell after hike—parents face ...
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Steven Spielberg’s Next Movie Goes Back To Alien Basics

Steven Spielberg is synonymous with science fiction, and he’s especially associated with sci-fi stories that feature aliens, but it’s actually been 20 years since the director of E.T. and Close ...
Los Angeles Times

Even a robot needs a beastie bestie in ‘Predator: Badlands,’ enlivened by Elle Fanning

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The prey may change — the planets, too, their digital backdrops swirling like screensavers — but take comfort in ...
Los Angeles Times

Much of ‘Predator: Badlands’ is in an alien language. We asked a Yautja expert to break it down

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Predator: Badlands” is the first film in the franchise where much of the dialogue is in the alien hunters’ ...
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Much of 'Predator: Badlands' is in an alien language. We asked a Yautja expert to break it down

When asked how much of the alien language used by the franchise’s central hunter species he is able to speak, “Predator: Badlands” director Dan Trachtenberg quickly answers, “Zero.” “My mouth will not ...
The New York Times

How ‘The Office’ Memes Became the Language of the Internet

Oh my God, OK, it’s happening! From social-media posters to the F.C.C. chair, we are all living in Michael Scott’s world. Critic’s Notebook Oh my God, OK, it’s happening! From social-media posters to ...
New Scientist

Sorry, but interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS really is a comet, not aliens

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is, once again, doing something strange. This interloper from another star is currently concealed from view behind the sun, leading some people to wonder what it has ...