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The Architecture of Lore
Once a niche term for the backstories of fantasy novels and video games, "lore" has become a shorthand for our modern obsession with the hidden mechanics of fictional worlds.
Samsung Eyes the Wearable Future with Project Haean
Internal software leaks reveal Samsung's roadmap for a new generation of smart glasses designed to balance immersive displays with everyday comfort.
Apple Names Hardware Veteran John Ternus as Next CEO
Ternus, a veteran hardware engineer who oversaw the development of the iPhone and Vision Pro, will take the helm of the $4 trillion company this September.
Switzerland’s $433 Million Bet on Immersive Confectionery
A new $433 million "mega-park" seeks to merge the nation’s artisanal chocolate heritage with high-tech sensory storytelling.
The Industrialist’s Legacy: Tim Cook and the Scaling of Apple
As Tim Cook prepares to step down in 2026, Apple faces the end of a 15-year era defined by logistical mastery and the expansion of a digital empire.
Snap CFO Derek Andersen to step down
After five years in the role, Andersen will be succeeded by Doug Hott, Snap's current vice president of finance.
The Ternus Era: Apple’s Hardware Chief to Succeed Tim Cook
The appointment of John Ternus as CEO signals a commitment to product-led stability as the company navigates its post-iPhone future.
Apple Charts a Post-Cook Future with Succession of John Ternus
After fifteen years of growth and product expansion, Tim Cook will transition to Executive Chairman, handing the CEO mantle to hardware veteran John Ternus in 2026.
Tim Cook and the Orderly Succession at Apple
After more than a decade of unprecedented growth, Tim Cook signals his departure, passing the mantle to hardware veteran John Ternus.
Apple Names John Ternus as CEO, Signaling a Return to Engineering Roots
After more than a decade of operational mastery under Tim Cook, the iPhone maker turns to its hardware chief to navigate a new era of product design.
The Succession at Apple
After fifteen years of logistical mastery and market dominance under Tim Cook, the world’s most valuable company turns to hardware veteran John Ternus to lead its next chapter.
Jon Favreau’s Virtual Screening Room
Jon Favreau is leveraging spatial computing to solve a classic cinematography problem: visualizing the immense scale of IMAX on a standard production monitor.
The Infant Spectator: A Mid-Century Theory of Everything
In the coal and steel country of Pennsylvania, a young William Benzon developed a unique cosmology: the world as a divine cinematic production.
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Harun Farocki and the Convergence of Media and Military Tech
A retrospective at the IDFA Documentary Pavilion highlights how the filmmaker’s work revealed the shared technical foundations of cinema, gaming, and warfare.
Bringing High-Fidelity 3D Generation to Apple Silicon
A new port of Microsoft’s TRELLIS.2 model allows Mac users to generate complex 3D meshes locally, bypassing the industry’s reliance on Nvidia hardware.
Desire in Azeroth: The Frontiers of Erotic RPG in World of Warcraft
In virtual taverns and private chats, players explore sexual fantasies that challenge moderation rules and ignite debates about digital consent.
The Silicon Valley Alchemists
DMT, the potent hallucinogen known for its brief but intense voyages, has found a new audience among tech entrepreneurs seeking to debug the human experience.
The Silicon Officer Corps
High-level executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir are trading hoodies for uniforms as part of a new U.S. Army unit designed to modernize defense through tech expertise.
The End of the Frame: The Rise of Immersive Imaging
Traditional photography relies on what we leave out. New 360-degree cameras are changing the equation, capturing the environment as a total experience rather than a selective slice.