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Hey Explorers!
From coding powered by “vibes” to weddings inside Minecraft, from AI assistants blowing up marriages to artists stress-testing tech in zero gravity, the future is evolving in ways no one saw coming.
Here are 7 stories that’ll make you pause, rethink, and maybe even say, “Wait... what?!?!”
Here’s what’s going on... 👇🏼
🗞️ TECH & TRENDS | News & More
🧘♂️ Vibe coding is changing how we build with AI
Forget brute force coding—this is all about flow. Developers are using AI to turn raw creativity into working prototypes, faster than ever. (🔗 Link)
📖 A former OpenAI insider spills the secrets
A new book dives into the hidden power plays inside OpenAI. From leadership drama to ethics debates, it’s a rare peek behind the curtain of the world’s most talked-about AI lab. (🔗 Link)
💍 Couples are getting married in Minecraft
Virtual weddings are going mainstream, with some couples saying “I do” inside digital worlds. It’s a fascinating blend of romance, gaming, and the future of ceremony. (🔗 Link)
☕️ ChatGPT caught a cheater using just a photo of a coffee cup
An AI assistant analyzed a latte and unraveled a full-blown affair. The future of image recognition just turned into the future of relationship drama. (🔗 Link)
🎧 Spotify’s AI DJ now listens to you
The AI DJ is stepping up: you can now make voice requests and talk to it like a friend. Think of it as your own personal radio host that actually listens. (🔗 Link)
🌲 A startup created wood that’s stronger than steel
It’s called “superwood,” and it could change everything from cars to construction. Lighter, tougher, and sustainably made—this might be the next material revolution. (🔗 Link)
🌕 The U.S. is trying to lock down parts of the Moon
With more countries heading to space, the U.S. is taking steps to protect lunar landing sites. But can you really claim a piece of the Moon? (🔗 Link)
🚀 PARABOLES | Where Art Fuels Space Tech Innovation
What happens when artistry and astronautics collide? This fall, Natasha Tsakos and her team will harness ZERO-G parabolic flights—not just to defy gravity, but to stress-test the very technologies shaping our spacefaring future.
From biometric research on movement in microgravity to pilot programs for artist-ready training curricula, PARABOLES is a live R&D lab for next-gen habitats, VR studios, and human-centered life-support systems.
Back their Kickstarter and be part of the mission to fuse cutting-edge space tech with the humanities—because the future of exploration needs both rocket science and storytelling.
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