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When AI starts copying one of Hollywood’s most sought-after voices, things get personal. Morgan Freeman says it’s “robbing” and confirms his lawyers are “busy.”🎙️ #MorganFreeman #AIClone #AIVoice #VoiceRights
Morgan Freeman criticizes unauthorized AI voice cloning, confirms his lawyers are 'busy'
Morgan Freeman isn’t mincing words, and he’s certainly not handing them over to machines. The 88-year-old actor, known for his unmistakable baritone that’s narrated everything from penguins (March of ...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Adidas is serving up sneakers straight from under the sea—SpongeBob, Patrick, and a whole lot of nostalgic heat. 💛 #Adidas #SpongeBobSquarePants #PatrickStar #BikiniBottom #SneakerDrop
Adidas splashes into Bikini Bottom with new 'SpongeBob SquarePants' sneaker collab
Adidas Originals is taking a playful dive under the sea with its newest collaboration, bringing the world of SpongeBob SquarePants to two of its most recognizable sneakers. Landing on November 20, 202...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Hawkins just hit the drive-thru. McDonald’s is dropping ‘Stranger Things’ boxes, toys, and that fiery Hellfire sauce. Are you brave enough? #StrangerThings #McDonalds #Netflix #HellfireClub #StrangerThings5 community.designtaxi.com/topic/19633-...
McDonald's 'Stranger Things' menu brings Hawkins heat to the table with Hellfire sauce
McDonald’s is taking its menu into the Upside Down. As Netflix’s Stranger Things prepares for its fifth and final season, McDonald’s locations in Spain, Portugal and Argentina have launched a themed c...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Russia’s first humanoid robot had a grand entrance planned, set to the triumphant Rocky theme… until that mid-stride faceplant sent it straight into viral territory. 🤖😅 #Aldol #Robotics #Humanoid #RobotFail
Russia's first humanoid robot faceplants mid-stride—right as the triumphant 'Rocky' theme hits
Russia’s grand entrance into the world of humanoid robotics didn’t exactly stick the landing. During a much-hyped unveiling event in Moscow, the country’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aldol, stole...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
A scarf that smells like the Alps? Ricola’s new herbal-infused collection brings its throat-soothing legacy to your winter wardrobe. #Ricola #WinterFashion #CoughDrops #SwissDesign community.designtaxi.com/topic/19628-...
Ricola fights the cold with scarves that smell like cough drops
Long after comforting sore throats with a soothing mix of herbs and honey, Ricola is now offering comfort of a different kind via a line of scarves scented with its signature alpine aromas. The Ricola...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
From ‘Espresso’ to enchanted forests—Sabrina Carpenter gears up for a musical take on the Alice classic. 🌹🎥#SabrinaCarpenter #AliceInWonderland #Musical community.designtaxi.com/topic/19586-...
Sabrina Carpenter heads down the rabbit hole for new 'Alice in Wonderland' movie musical
Sabrina Carpenter is trading chart-toppers for curious tea parties as she prepares to step into a musical version of Alice in Wonderland. The pop star has signed on to star in and produce a new adapta...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters smashed records, lit up charts, and earned five Grammy nods—but it won’t be slaying at the BAFTAs. 📽️ #Netflix #KPopDemonHunters #BAFTA #AnimatedFilm #FilmAwards
Netflix's 'K-pop Demon Hunters' ruled ineligible for BAFTAs despite global streaming success
Image: Netflix Netflix’s chart-topping animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters may be lighting up global screens, but it won’t be getting any spotlight at the BAFTA Film Awards this year. Despite its massiv...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Collectors, suit up for sparkle and slayers: Mattel’s KPop Demon Hunters dolls are now up for preorder at $150—will you join the hunt or sit this one out? 😈 #Mattel #Netflix #Hasbro #KPopDemonHunters #KPDHDolls
Mattel's 'KPop Demon Hunters' dolls hit preorder—and fans go wild over the price
Image: Netflix Mattel and Hasbro are teaming up with Netflix to bring KPop Demon Hunters from screen to shelf, launching a glossy new doll set that translates the film’s music‑meets‑monsters energy in...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“Alright, alright, alright”—but make it digital. Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine just handed their iconic voices to AI. 🎙️ #ElevenLabs #AIvoice #MichaelCaine #MatthewMcConaughey #VoiceCloning
Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine say 'alright' to AI voice licensing with ElevenLabs
Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine are adding their voices to a new chapter of digital audio, signing licensing deals with ElevenLabs that allow the company to create authorized synthetic versions ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
From quirky to professional, OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 gives ChatGPT new personality presets and sharper reasoning. Which vibe would you try first? 🤖 #GPT51 #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AIChatbot
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with eight new personalities and a 'warmer' ChatGPT experience
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.1, positioning it as a meaningful step forward in how people use ChatGPT for both everyday conversation and more demanding tasks. The update focuses on personalization, cle...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The US Mint just wrapped the final batch of 1-cent coins, closing the penny era for good. What does this mean for everyday change? 🤔 #Penny #USMint #USTreasure #USCoin
Penny era ends after 232 years as U.S. Mint presses final batch of 1-cent coins
The penny’s long goodbye has finally reached its end. On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia produced its final batch of 1-cent coins, closing the chapter on a piece of American currency ...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Valve’s new Steam Machine claims six-times the power of the Steam Deck. Could this be the next-gen console you’ve been waiting for? 🎮 🚀 #Valve #SteamMachine #Gaming #SteamOS
Steam Machine returns: Valve's AMD-powered console-PC hybrid reboots for living room gaming
Image: Valve Valve is taking another swing at the living room, and this time it looks like it’s in control of the gamepad. Nearly a decade after its first Steam Machine fizzled out, the company has re...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
When the sun becomes the photographer. Corona marks 100 years with a campaign literally made by natural light. No filters, no flash. #Corona #Photography #Sustainability community.designtaxi.com/topic/19549-...
Corona taps the sun to take full control of its 100th-anniversary campaign
Few brands owe more to sunlight than Corona, and now it’s returning the favor. Marking its 100th anniversary, the Mexican-born beer has released Made by the Sun, a campaign literally created by the st...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Heinz just turned tomato stems into 34 tiny athletes for China’s National Games. 🍅🏋️‍♂️ #Heinz #NationalGames #Guangzhou #OOH designtaxi.com/news/427428/...
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Heinz just turned tomato stems into 34 tiny athletes for China’s National Games.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Your soy sauce just got a Hello Kitty upgrade. Kikkoman’s new limited edition drop is too cute to stay in the pantry. 🩷 #HelloKitty #Kikkoman #SoySauce #Sanrio
Hello Kitty joins Kikkoman for a kawaii, limited edition soy sauce bottle
Image: Kikkoman USA Kikkoman has teamed up with Hello Kitty for a limited-edition soy sauce bottle that’s already causing a stir online. The release brings a playful twist to the pantry staple, blendi...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
After pistachio crunch, there’s the golden glow—the famed Dubai Chocolate’s maker just gave the capital its own flavor. #DubaiChocolate #AbuDhabi #UAE #Chocolate #LuxuryFood community.designtaxi.com/topic/19538-...
Dubai Chocolate's inventor expands sweet empire with Abu Dhabi flavor
Dubai’s confectionery scene just earned a new flavor passport stamp. Chef Nouel Catis, the Filipino pastry chef behind Dubai Chocolate, has launched the Abu Dhabi Chocolate—a gold-leaf-flaked bar infu...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Tokyo’s favorite penguin is clocking out after 25 years. JR East confirms the Suica Penguin mascot will leave the transit card—but not before one last farewell tour. #JREast #Suica #JRLine #TravelNews community.designtaxi.com/topic/19536-...
Japan announces retirement of Suica Penguin after 25 years on the JR East rails
Tokyo’s most polite commuter is preparing to waddle off into retirement. JR East has announced that its beloved Suica Penguin mascot, the ever-cheerful face of Japan’s most famous transit card, will b...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Apple’s iPhone Pocket just dropped—and yes, it’s couture for your phone, crafted from a single continuous thread. #Apple #iPhone #IsseyMiyake #iPhonePocket community.designtaxi.com/topic/19533-...
Apple debuts the 'iPhone Pocket', designed in-house with Issey Miyake as a stylish yet functional accessory
Apple just found a way to make your phone the best-dressed thing in your outfit. The company’s new iPhone Pocket, a collaboration with Japanese design house Issey Miyake (of the Bao Bao bag fame), tak...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
KAWS + UNIQLO = cozy collab. The artist’s first full knitwear line arrives with ‘COMPANION’ prints and cashmere sweaters. #UNIQLO #KAWS #Winterwear #PopArt #HeatTech community.designtaxi.com/topic/19529-...
KAWS & UNIQLO cozy up for his first knitwear collection
KAWS is knitting his mark into fashion. The artist, reputed for his “XX” eyes and COMPANION figure, is bringing his first knitwear drop under his new role as UNIQLO’s Artist in Residence. Warmth and w...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
From alley strikes to mechanical bulls and a surprise lucha libre cameo—Adidas brings Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Florian Wirtz into cinematic mode for World Cup 2026. 🎬 #Messi #Yamal #Wirtz #Adidas #WorldCup
Adidas puts Lionel Messi in a bowling alley and Lamine Yamal on a bull in cinematic World Cup 2026 film
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, adidas has dropped La Preparación Americana, a high-energy short film that reimagines how football’s biggest names get ready for the global stage. The cast...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A tartan-wrapped invention, a touch of mayhem, and Wallace & Gromit in full festive form—Barbour’s stop-motion collab with Aardman delivers holiday mischief. 🎁 #WallaceAndGromit #Aardman #Barbour #StopMotion #ChristmasCampaign
Wallace & Gromit unleash festive mischief in Barbour's tartan-wrapped 'Gift-o-matic' Christmas campaign
Image: Aardman Wallace and Gromit are back for the holidays, lending their famously quirky charm to Barbour’s 2025 Christmas campaign. The beloved claymation duo star in the British brand’s latest fes...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM