Etsy, the online marketplace that was once a haven for artisans and craft makers, has been experiencing a shift towards mass-produced, generic items in recent years. This influx of resellers has prompted Etsy’s CEO, Josh Silverman, to take action in an effort to return the platform to its roots. A major overhaul of the site’s
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Recent reports have revealed that the CEO of British fintech company Revolut, Nikolay Storonsky, is looking to cash in on a portion of his multibillion dollar stake in the company. This decision comes as part of a $500 million share sale, signaling a significant financial shift within the organization. The Financial Times had previously hinted
Aidan Gomez’s journey in the field of artificial intelligence has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting as an intern at Google Brain, Gomez played a pivotal role in co-authoring the groundbreaking “Attention Is All You Need” paper, which introduced the revolutionary transformer model to the world. His work has since led to the widespread adoption
A gory Hindi action film, “Kill,” is set to open on 827 screens through Roadside Attractions, marking the distributor’s initial venture into the realm of Indian cinema. The movie comes at a time when Indian films are experiencing heightened popularity in North America, with two recent films making their way into the top 10 box
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office within just 19 days. This makes it the fastest animated movie ever to achieve this feat, surpassing the previous record held by Frozen 2, which reached $1 billion in 25 days. This accomplishment is
As of the end of 2023, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google stood as the leading global brands, dominating the market with their valuable presence. However, a surprising name emerged as a fierce contender in the race for market cap dominance – Nvidia. With a staggering valuation of $3.1 trillion (briefly reaching $3.3 trillion), Nvidia soared
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was meant to return to Earth from the International Space Station with its first crew of astronauts, has faced yet another delay according to NASA. The return was initially scheduled for June 26th, but due to testing and technical issues, a new return date has not been provided. This raises questions
The arthouse market is currently experiencing a surge in exciting and unique films that are attracting both critical acclaim and audience attention. One of the most recent releases, “Kinds Of Kindness” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, is creating quite a buzz. This film is expected to have the best limited opening of
The future of artificial intelligence seems to be rapidly approaching, with Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, predicting that a new era of super intelligence is on the horizon. Son’s vision includes the development of artificial super intelligence (ASI), which he believes will be 10,000 times smarter than any human genius. This astounding revelation challenges the
After a whirlwind couple of weeks in the industry, Rob Westerling is making a return to Harkins Theatres as its VP of Content & Programming in Scottsdale, AZ. This move comes on the heels of his short-lived stint as the SVP of U.S. Content at Regal Cinemas, a position he left after just two weeks.
After eight successful years at Kino Lorber, Wendy Lidell, the Senior Vice President of Theatrical Acquisitions and Distribution, is set to depart the company at the end of June. This news comes as a significant shift in leadership for the indie distributor, as Lidell has been instrumental in overseeing all theatrical acquisitions and distribution efforts
Nvidia, a company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence, saw its shares surge by 5% to $1,224.40 on Wednesday, reaching a remarkable milestone of a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time. This achievement comes as investors eagerly seek to invest in a company that has been driving the boom in AI
Recent reports suggest that Paramount and Skydance have reached an agreement to merge their operations. This merger, spearheaded by David Ellison’s Skydance and backed by private equity firms RedBird Capital and KKR, could potentially reshape the landscape of the entertainment industry. The negotiations have been intensive, with both parties working towards finalizing the terms of
Monzo, a prominent British digital challenger bank, recently made headlines by announcing its first full year of profitability. According to the fintech startup’s annual financial report, it recorded pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This achievement marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where Monzo suffered a loss