Psychology suggests the friend who unconsciously copies your posture across the diner booth isn't mocking you; the classic 1999 "chameleon effect" study found this quiet mimicry actually builds rapport and likingPeople unconsciously mimic each other's gestures and postures during conversations. This chameleon effect can promote affiliation and make ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
A 2026 World Cup tech makeover is turning every player into a digital twin, with 16 cameras, a 13-gram smart ball, and millimeter-level scans that could settle the sport’s tightest callsThe World Cup introduces a revolutionary AI offside system. Players are now 3D scanned, and a smart ball tracks every touch. This technolog...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform footballThe FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Two old dudes hydrocarbonding: Listening in on a 15-mn-year-old chitchat about why Modern Civilisation is up for a crude awakeningAn ancient algae-zooplankton discusses its future transformation into fossil fuels. This will power a future 'Modern Civilisation' driven b...
23 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
MrBeast's $1 million offer to TheBurntPeanut for a face reveal sends internet into chaos: Will fans finally see the Twitch gamer’s face?TheBurntPeanut has quickly emerged as one of the internet’s most recognizable anonymous gaming personalities. Unlike traditional streamers ...
13 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Japan proves the next influencer economy may not involve humans at allJapan is witnessing a surge in AI-powered virtual influencers, with companies like Aww Inc. developing autonomous digital personalities for...
10 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
US stocks today: Disney earnings beat estimates as new CEO outlines growth strategyWalt Disney's new Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would remain commit...
06 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
China seeks to rein in risks from AI 'digital humans'China is introducing new rules for its booming digital human industry. These AI avatars, which look and sound like real people, are used fo...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
James Cameron on having AI generative actors: That's horrifyingJames Cameron says the idea of generative AI creating actors and performances is “horrifying”, stressing that he never wants to replace rea...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
They Look Real, They Talk Real - But Are They Real?From AI influencers bragging about perfect lives to pulse-less therapists, the virtual world is no longer sci-fi - it's strategy. As artifi...
05 Aug, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
Meet 'Aishan', 'Ruh', new-age AI 'pop stars' on the horizonA-Pop refers to a harmonious mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with human interventions to create music. It could mean lyrics penned by a...
10 Mar, 2025, 08.18 AM IST
Feeling lonely? Chat up with an AI girlfriendDigi can engage in flirty banter, indulge in deep conversation or even offer emotional support to its users.
20 Dec, 2023, 11.46 PM IST
"Avatar: The Way of Water": James Cameron flips the script. Here is how"Avatar: The Way of Water", James Cameron’s epic drama, is on its way to becoming a blockbuster. The film's shock elements capture the audi...
18 Dec, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
Trace Network launches Buddy to mind your metaverse doppelgangerThese avatars can be minted using the Polygon blockchain, which are quite eco-friendly with negligible 'gas fee' The gas fee is the transac...
29 Apr, 2022, 07.29 PM IST
Blinking, like nodding, acts as a non-verbal cue during conversations: StudyStudies have shown that blinks often occur at natural pauses in a conversation.
14 Dec, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
- Movie Review: Avatar
Circa 2154. The US army lands up in Pandora, an earth-sized moon in outer space. Their objective: to extract the much-needed minerals from ...
18 Dec, 2009, 12.41 PM IST
Human element the decisive oneJames Cameron obviously had the blue-skinned God Vishnu in his mind while making his latest film. The movie is called Avatar, or reincarnat...
02 Dec, 2009, 03.43 AM IST