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Apple Is Reportedly Designing an ‘Apple Watch X’ and Home Depot Has a $4k USD Smart Door in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry was hit with the latest in AI: word of a new content moderation system developed by OpenAI. GPT-4 LLM is in development as a software tool designed to take the burden of harmful content moderation off of human employees but apparently, not replace them entirely.On the product side, House of Marley released a new turntable crafted entirely out of sustainable materials. Apple, meanwhile, is rumored to be working on a special edition “Apple Watch X,” while Home Depot now carries a $4,000 USD smart door.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.OpenAI Is Developing an AI-Powered Content Moderation SystemOpenAi is engineering an AI-powered content moderation system. The tech company bills it...
Hypeart Visits: Cathrin Hoffmann Bridges Dimensions through Paint and Form
Cathrin Hoffmann's journey is a testament to the transformative power of creative self-discovery. Born from an early fascination with art, the Berlin-based artist’s path was anything but straightforward. In her formative years, the prospect of becoming an artist held undeniable allure. However, societal pressures and advice from family and friends led her down a different road. Determined to find a viable career, Cathrin pursued graphic design, carving out a successful niche as a graphic designer in Hamburg. Though this path bore its own merits, the spark of her true artistic calling flickered beneath the surface. Hamburg, though not her hometown, became a canvas for Cathrin's endeavors. Yet, a persistent tug towards her genuine aspirations never waned. It was amidst this period of explora...
A Backstage Look at Shaquille O’Neal (AKA DJ Diesel)’s HARD Summer Set
When Shaquille O'Neal attended TomorrowWorld in 2014 – without a ticket, which isn't something you need when you're an NBA Hall of Famer – DJ Diesel was born. It was his first EDM festival, and after attending a slew of sets from iconic DJs, such as Skrillex and Steve Aoki, he realized that he was ready to take his lifelong passion for music in a new direction and further cement his legacy as more than just a basketball player. "Shaq was like a kid in a candy shop," Joe Silberzweig, DJ Diesel's co-manager, recalls of the big man's pure enamourment with the energy, atmosphere and sound design of the festival.The NBA legend's fervor for music goes way back, however. He released the rap album Shaq Diesel in 1993, which sold over a million copies and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 100 Ch...
Song of the Week: Noname Goes After Big-Name Hypocrites on “namesake”
Other standout tracks include Ratboys, Dim Wizard, Coach Party, and more. Song of the Week: Noname Goes After Big-Name Hypocrites on “namesake” Eddie Fu and Consequence Staff
George Lucas Made American Graffiti to Prove He Was Human
The future creator of Star Wars mined his own past for the 1973 Oscar-nominated film. George Lucas Made American Graffiti to Prove He Was Human Liz Shannon Miller
YOSHIROTTEN’s “FLUID GARDEN” Is a Cool-Hued Sanctuary Amidst Summer
Earlier this week, YOSHIROTTEN unveiled his latest installation in Hong Kong. Titled “FLUID GARDEN,” the installation takes the stage inside LANDMARK Atrium in the city’s bustling Central district. “FLUID GARDEN” is built around the mall's signature fountain on its retail podium level, where its classic appearance has been reimagined in a fantastical yet familiar manner.Synonymous with YOSHIROTTEN’s usual approach, the installation serves as an immersive and spatial interplay with digital art. Imbued with his iconic futuristic aesthetics, “FLUID GARDEN” features a palm tree and digital pool right next to the reimagined fountain.“Sofas" that boast a spherical yet angular form are decked around the space in a corresponding metallic turquoise – a recurring color that permeates the entire exhi...
Best New Tracks: Nas, Noname, REASON and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by Nas, Noname and REASON, who each released the music video for "Motion" and the albums Sundial and Porches, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Olamide, Slowdive, Piers James and Sexxy Red and plus a collaboration from Brady Watt with Conway the Machine and Talib Kweli.Nas - "Motion"Nas revisits his latest studio effort Magic 2 for an accompanying music video for "Motion," which is helmed by Kid Art.Watch: YouTubeNoname - SundialNoname delivers her first studio effort in five years, Sundial. The sophomore album features guest appearances from Jimetta Rose and Voices of Creation on "hold me down," Jay Electronica...
How Sampha Became the Go-To Hook Man for Modern Hip Hop
Even though Sampha prefers to keep a low profile, he’s been collecting massive hip hop features like infinity stones. His discography is short for an artist that’s been releasing music since 2010 — he’s got a pair of EPs (Dual and Sundanza) and one studio album (Process) under his belt — but he’s found success through collaborations, namely with Drake, Ye, Kendrick Lamar and, most recently, Travis Scott. Upper-echelon rap figures have gravitated towards Sampha's superpowers: his voice and the heavy subject matters that are baked into his music. Characterized by their inimitable tone, they're a tapestry woven with threads of piano-driven compositions, melancholic melody and emotional depth.Sampha grew up in London, the child of Sierra Leonean immigrants, and his musical endeavors have been ...
Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix
Wonder Woman herself stars in a solid spy actioner with plenty of twists, directed by Tom Harper. Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
9 Live Events, Concerts, Exhibits and Releases To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Hip-hop's golden anniversary is more than just a musical achievement. It's a cultural milestone. In the 50 years since the art form was born on 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, hip-hop has shifted and shaped pop culture as we know it today.But to celebrate hip-hop is to also acknowledge the struggles of the impoverished. As author Michael J. Moore gracefully penned in his Kendrick Lamar biography The Butterfly Effect, "Hip-hop saves the community; it's the voice of the voiceless, the sound of oppressed people spinning negativity into vibrant art." Hip-hop began as a platform for the disenfranchised to express their reality and transformed to a creative outlet that let the world know these communities existed. Denying their realities and experiences is denying hip-hop. They are woven into...
Bruce Springsteen Chicago Concert Recap: A World-Class Show
Three hours, 26 songs, no breaks. Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off North American Tour with World-Class Performance in Chicago: Review Wren Graves
Painkiller Review: Netflix’s Opioid Crisis Drama Feels Painfully Redundant
Despite best efforts, it's impossible to review this show without mentioning the far superior Dopesick. Painkiller Review: Netflix’s Opioid Crisis Drama Feels Painfully Redundant Liz Shannon Miller
