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Montana Banned TikTok and Elon Musk Founded an AI Company in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw a development in the ongoing debate of whether to ban TikTok in the U.S. with Montana becoming the first state to pass legislation that bars residents from accessing the app. Elsewhere in apps, Twitter expanded the maximum character limit for tweets to 10,000 characters, but only for Twitter Blue subscribers.As for the latest on Elon Musk, the Twitter CEO has reportedly founded his own AI company, despite his recent criticisms over the rapid advancement of AI.Elon Musk Founded an AI Company, "X.AI Corp."Elon Musk has founded his own AI company, according to reports. The news comes as somewhat of a surprise, given that Musk has criticized the rapid progression of AI and even signed an open letter asking labs to pause their development of new AI. Now it seems...
A New Succession Picks Up the Pieces, and Sets Up the Power Struggles to Come: Recap
After a helluva explosion, the fourth episode of Season 4 is all aftershocks. A New Succession Picks Up the Pieces, and Sets Up the Power Struggles to Come: Recap Liz Shannon Miller
Best New Tracks: Post Malone, SZA x Doja Cat 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 Post Malone and SZA x Doja Cat, who released the tracks "Chemicals" and the remix of "Kill Bill" respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from the supergroup Dinner Party, Black Thought x El Michels Affair, King Krule, Saba x No I.D., Q, Balming Tiger, Shenseea and Adekunle Gold x Zinoleesky.Post Malone - "Chemicals"Post Malone drops off his first solo single of 2023 with "Chemicals," a folk-tinged cut produced by Louis Bell, Andrew Watt and Posty himself. The artist opens up about his vulnerabilities in a relationship he can't seem to let go of, delivering a melodic take.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicSZA x Doja Cat - "Ki...
In True BLACKPINK Fashion, Their Coachella Performance Was a Sight to Behold
Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa made history as the first Korean act to headline the festival . In True BLACKPINK Fashion, Their Coachella Performance Was a Sight to Behold Paolo Ragusa and Carys Anderson
“A Jazz Club Is Whatever You Want It to Be”: Three Days at the Blue Note With Ezra Collective
“We’re not at the top of the mountain just yet!” Ezra Collective drummer Femi Koleoso shouts to a joyous Saturday night crowd at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Ezra Collective has just torn through a rousing rendition of “Victory Dance,” a standout track from Where I'm Meant To Be, their recently-released second studio album. “Victory Dance” is a fast-paced, triumphant number that’s infused with a healthy dose of Afro-Caribbean flavor, the type of song that makes listeners want to get down, even when they’re sandwiched between the Blue Note’s densely-packed tables.It’s the third of six consecutive sold-out shows the London-based quintet is playing at the legendary venue over three days, and although everyone from Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Robert Glasper and Norah Jones have ...
Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review
The deepest recesses of parental guilt are at the center of Ari Aster's pitch-black comic odyssey, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review Clint Worthington
Succession: Logan Roy’s Best Jokes, Asides, and Insults
Behold a lion of a character's most infamous roars, over the last four seasons. Succession: Logan Roy’s Best Jokes, Asides, and Insults Liz Shannon Miller
Elon Musk Was Bumped Down on Forbes’ “Billionaires List” and Cash App Creator Bob Lee Was Fatally Stabbed in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry was hit with the tragic news of Cash App creator Bob Lee’s death, following a stabbing in San Francisco.Elsewhere in the industry, Meta put out a new AI model that’s capable of identifying images in objects and videos that it hasn’t seen before. Google CEO Sundhar Pichai, meanwhile, has revealed the company’s looming plans to integrate conversational AI into the search engine. To wrap it up, Elon Musk was bumped down from his top spot on Forbes’ annual “World’s Billionaires List.”Meta Released a New AI Model That Can Recognize and Mask Objects in Images and VideosMeta engineered an advanced new AI model called the Segment Anything Model (SAM). This particular model is capable of identifying specific objects in an image or video, even those it never encountered ...
Succession Delivers Its Biggest Curve Ball Yet in “Connor’s Wedding”: Recap
The third episode of Succession Season 4 was a total game-changer. Succession Delivers Its Biggest Curve Ball Yet in “Connor’s Wedding”: Recap Liz Shannon Miller
Omar S Is Leading the Next Generation of Detroit Sound With ‘PAIN’ EP
After playing an "if you know, you know" afterparty for Heron Preston's FW23 show, Omar S has returned a new EP, PAIN. Featuring four tracks by the Detroit-based producer, PAIN pushes his visionary placement of vocals on synth backbeats while utilizing the hi-speed sounds of the midwest.PAIN is the latest chapter in Omar S' cult-followed career, but his innovative, modulated tracks support the next generation of artists that he has mentored. As FXHE, his independent record label and vinyl imprint, enters its 20th year, the label boss has established a time-traveling reputation across dance, house and techno music. He brings new styles to their prestigious lineages while upholding their historic roots. Fans may have to search overseas for his highly coveted vinyl or CD-only releases,but an ...
Daniel Caesar Holds a Mirror to Himself on Tender and Thoughtful New LP ‘Never Enough’
From its title alone, Daniel Caesar’s Never Enough serves as a primer in the multi-sided psyche of his musical persona. On his highly-anticipated third studio album, out today, April 7, the R&B artist eschews some of his previous lyrical themes — sex, drugs and heartbreak — in favor of a surprising self-analysis of his insecurities and shortcomings.The project isn’t entirely confined to such, as he also drops the occasional desire-laden innuendo. Caesar’s past music has centered on his relationship with the women around him, a concept threaded throughout 2017’s Freudian, which consisted of gospel songs reworked to take on contemporary heartbreak, and 2019’s Case Study 01, a melodic collection of a sapiosexual’s hedonistic musings. Never Enough may be romantic (or even lustful) at times...
Viktor Hovland is Creating His Own Traditions at The Masters
Young, well-spoken and supremely talented, professional golfer Viktor Hovland is ready to take his game to the next level. Since turning pro in 2019, the 25-year-old has risen to as high as number 3 in the world, winning tournaments like the BMW International Open and most recently the Hero World Challenge. After making a run at last year's Open Championship in St Andrews, a first major championship victory seems inevitable.Hovland grew up in Oslo, Norway and had a prolific amateur career which garnered him attention from a number of college golf programs. He ultimately decided on Oklahoma State University, and eight years later he still makes residence in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It's a lifestyle choice that speaks to the values of a new generation, forgoing the year-round sunshine of Florid...
