Saudi Arabia cancels its planned futuristic city within a massive wall to transform it into this
Changes in Saudi Arabia’s Massive Project “The Line” Saudi Arabia’s ambitious initiative, “The Line,” might be shifting direction. It first came to light in 2021 when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled plans for this futuristic city—a vision many hoped for. Described as “car-free and road-free,” the city was supposed to allow residents to traverse […]
NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City, Appears to Be a Coming Catastrophe
NEOM: Challenges and Reality of Saudi Arabia’s Vision NEOM, envisioned as the flagship of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its economy, has seen significant setbacks eight years into its development. Financial Times recently labeled the project a “dream unsolved,” highlighting persistent cost overruns and construction challenges. Last week, it became evident that many elements of […]
Sotheby’s to auction painting by humanoid robot in a futuristic first
She's the real Vincent Van Gobot. In a first for Sotheby's, the famous auction house will sell a painting created by a humanoid robot, which is expected to fetch a whopping $180,000. The robot, known as Ai-Da, used its unique hydraulically powered hand to create a painting titled “AI God” by renowned mathematician and computer […]
Inside the futuristic new way to take your money: Ads inside your car
Cars of the future will use onboard cameras to see who is inside the car and then use that information to partner with big companies to show curated advertisements. It's expected to suggest places to stop for a Happy Meal after picking up your kids from school, or use its “persistence power” to persuade people […]
Futuristic foodies use AI to get into NYC hot spots without the wait
Foodies of the future are using AI to skip the lines at New York's hottest spots. New Yorkers are avoiding months of waiting lists. Shortlistis a newly launched tool that provides same-day availability information by location, seating capacity, and even ambiance type. Jen Han and Josh Jiang, both 23, from Manhattan, put their heads together […]
Sleep your way to your destination with this futuristic self-driving sleep pod
Have you ever been on an overnight trip that you just can't wait for to be over? Cramped seats and noisy passengers keep you up all night, leaving you exhausted before you even reach your destination? We've all been there. In fact, new technologies are being researched that could turn such scary journeys into something […]
Richard Tandy, ELO keyboardist who shaped band’s futuristic sound, dies aged 76 | Music
Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy, who shaped much of the British rock band’s sound, has died at the age of 76. His death was announced by ELO leader Jeff Lynne, who wrote on social media: “He was a great musician and friend. We will cherish the memories we shared together for a lifetime.” His […]
Futuristic ‘upside-down skyscraper’ proposed in Saudi Arabia
Who said living in the mountains isn't a luxury? A Saudi Arabian developer on Wednesday announced plans for an “ultra-luxury upside-down skyscraper” that would look straight out of a science fiction movie and would be built into a mountainside on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline. The project, Aquelum, will “offer guests a taste of future […]