Lady Gaga Performs Free Concert in Rio de Janeiro

Lady Gaga performed for free on the beach in Rio de Janeiro, gathering one of the largest concerts in history - for 2 million people. The show was part of the annual Todo Mundo no Rio (“The Whole World in Rio”) festival, organized by the authorities to attract tourists. Last year, Madonna performed here, attracting 1.6 million listeners, and they plan to invite different world stars for at least the next three years.

Warren Buffett Announces Resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett has announced his resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The 94-year-old Buffett held this position for 60 years, during which time the value of Berkshire Hathaway's shares skyrocketed hundreds of times over, vastly surpassing the returns of major stock indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones. His current net worth is estimated at around 165 billion dollars.

Solar Tram Power Station Launched

A solar railway power station has been launched in Switzerland, with panels laid directly between the tracks. The main idea is to make good use of already occupied space, and the panels will be kept clean by brushes at the end of the trains. Tests on a 100-meter section will last three years, after which the condition will be assessed and a decision on expansion to all tracks will be made.

Zuckerberg Aims to End Ad Business with AI

Zuckerberg has decided to kill the advertising business with the help of AI. In an interview, he stated that SMM agencies in his social networks will soon become extinct, as neural networks will be able to create product photos/videos, write selling texts, target audiences, and analyze results on their own.

Robot Goes Out of Control and Attacks Engineers

A robot went out of control and attacked engineers. During a test at a Chinese factory, the industrial robot being tested suddenly began to act off-script and injured two engineers. One of the injured is in critical condition. An investigation is currently underway: programming errors, a failure of the object recognition system, or malicious interference are being considered. This is not the first AI incident in China, and it heightens concern about the safety of autonomous systems in manufacturing.

Cost of an iPhone Fully Made in the USA

The media calculated how much an iPhone fully manufactured in the USA would cost. Almost 100% of the production is localized in China, Japan, and South Korea: Face ID modules, 5G modems, glass panels, chips, lasers, etc. Moving the factories to the USA would lead to an explosive increase in prices up to $3.5 thousand.

China shifts Earth's axis and slows its rotation - confirmed by NASA

China's gigantic Three Gorges Dam holds so much water that it has altered the mass balance of the planet. As a result, the axis shifted by 2.5 cm and the days became 0.06 microseconds longer.

Over 20,000 People Accidentally High in Turkey

More than 20,000 people accidentally got high in Turkey. Law enforcement arrested the largest drug dealer and were burning 20 tons of 'harvest,' but then the wind intervened. It carried the smoke towards the city of Lice, whose 25,000 residents walked around happily for another five days.

Growing Demand for Doomsday Hard Drives in the USA

In the USA, there is a growing demand for doomsday hard drives. PrepperDisk is a mini-internet for autonomous survival: 90,000 guides from WikiHow, the entire Wikipedia, maps, repair instructions, survival TED Talks, and archives of government resources. The demand for the device initially increased after Trump's election, when data began disappearing from government portals. Today, it is purchased not only by the worried but also by those who want to preserve access to knowledge regardless of politics, censorship, or cloud storage stability.

Apple banned from charging commission on iOS purchases outside the App Store

A U.S. court has ruled that Apple is prohibited from charging commissions on iOS purchases outside the App Store. The decision was made in the context of disputes with Epic Games: now developers can easily redirect users from apps to their websites to make payments there, and keep all the profits for themselves.

Smart Rings against Cheating

The startup RAW is planning to release smart rings against cheating. The device monitors pulse, temperature, voice tone, and movements. If someone is cheating, the partner's ring will signal it. A special app allows users to view the data. Currently, this is only a concept, and it's unclear if the product will hit the market.

Nepal to Ban Inexperienced Athletes from Climbing Everest

In Nepal, inexperienced athletes will be banned from participating in Everest climbs. According to a draft of the new law, Nepal will start issuing permits to conquer the Earth's highest peak only to seasoned mountaineers. It is possible that only athletes with experience climbing at least one Himalayan 'seven-thousander' will be allowed to climb Everest.

Japanese Scientists Develop AI Model for Perfume Creation

Japanese scientists have developed an AI model for creating a new perfume. The system works as follows: The AI analyzes the chemical profiles of 166 essential oils with nine scent characteristics. The user can specify additional notes. In response, the model generates a new profile based on the person's request. The balance of essential oils is calculated by the Odor Generative Diffusion using mathematical calculations. According to the scientists, the innovative technology has the potential to significantly impact the future of the perfume market.

Cypriot Danced with 468 Wine Glasses on His Head

A Cypriot danced with 468 wine glasses on his head. Kkantis managed to dance with 468 glasses on his head - a performance worthy of the Guinness Book of Records. The current record of 319 glasses was set by Cypriot Aristotelis Valioritis in May 2023. Video and other evidence of Kkantis's performance must now be reviewed by the Guinness Record committee before becoming official.

Scientists Resurrect Dinosaur Skin

Scientists have resurrected dinosaur skin - no, not to clone a Tyrannosaurus, but to make clothing and bags. The project originated from research in 1988, where collagen fragments were extracted from Tyrannosaurus fossils in Montana. Since then, science hasn't stood still - and with the help of AI, researchers have recreated the protein sequence and synthesized DNA to grow T.Rex skin in a test tube. The first clutches and trench coats are expected to appear by the end of the year.

Scientists prove: Tall people are smarter

Scientists have proven that tall people are smarter than shorter ones. They analyzed 500,000 students and found a correlation: The taller the person, the greater the success in humanities and technical disciplines. The scientists suggest that being tall somehow contributes to better brain development.

Liquid Robot Developed in South Korea

A 'liquid robot' has been developed in South Korea, capable of changing shape and passing through grids - just like the T-1000 from 'Terminator'. Its body is composed of a special liquid with a protective coating, allowing it to maintain hardness, move on water, and even capture small objects, with control achieved through ultrasonic waves. In the future, it is intended to be used for drug delivery within the body and the exploration of hard-to-reach places.

AI Runs Australian Radio Station

An Australian radio station was operated by artificial intelligence for six months, and no listener noticed the deception. The neural network interacted with listeners from 9 AM to 5 PM, played songs, acted as a DJ, and hosted quizzes. People were convinced they were speaking with a live person. The experiment sparked sharp criticism from unions. Experts are sounding the alarm over the imminent loss of jobs for hosts, scriptwriters, presenters, and other professionals.

Criminal charges for unsolicited dick pics soon in Austria

Criminal charges for unsolicited dick pics will soon be introduced in Austria. This was announced by Justice Minister Anna Schporrer. The main criteria for punishment is if genital photos were sent without a request. The Minister believes this should be equated with harassment.

First Sperm Race Held in the USA

The first sperm races were held in the USA. Organizers rented an entire stadium, arranged bets, and hired commentators. The first champion was a young man named Tristan Milker from the University of Southern California. His 'offspring' outpaced an opponent from the University of California. The sperm had to swim a 20-centimeter track resembling the female reproductive system.