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No More Snacks
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No More Snacks

Silicon Valley runs out of perks, Hollywood comes for Fortnite, and SpaceX could make a city

The Future Party
Dec 16, 2024
The Waiting Economy
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The Waiting Economy

Line standing becomes a job, international films get an AI translation, and Meta enters its robot era

The Future Party
Feb 17, 2025
Bye-Bye, BuzzFeed
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Bye-Bye, BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed serves up First We Feast, teens are online too much, and Love Is Blind contestants have rights

The Future Party
Dec 13, 2024
Cancel Culture Insurance
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Cancel Culture Insurance

An insurance agency protects against getting canceled, Graze lets users make custom feeds, and Jelly Roll now lives at American Idol

The Future Party
Feb 6, 2025
A Kansas City Chiefs Production
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A Kansas City Chiefs Production

The Kansas City Chiefs go Hollywood, Barnes & Noble is the place to be, and X wants to be a bank

The Future Party
Feb 4, 2025
Tesla Rolls Out Cybercab
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Tesla Rolls Out Cybercab

The Cybercab is now Tesla’s primary focus as production of legacy models winds down. By prioritizing this self-driving fleet, Elon Musk is betting that autonomous vehicles will secure its edge in an increasingly crowded global market.

David Vendrell
Mar 13, 2026
Gen Z Powers Moviegoing
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Gen Z Powers Moviegoing

Cinema is evolving from a standard habit into a premium destination. As young audiences reject digital isolation in favor of shared cultural moments, the theatrical industry is flourishing by transforming films into must-see social events.

David Vendrell
Mar 13, 2026
Memvid Is Hiring Someone To Bully Its AI
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Memvid Is Hiring Someone To Bully Its AI

As companies attempt to spark online buzz, the modern job listing has evolved from a simple vacancy into a high-impact tool for achieving social media virality.

David Vendrell
Mar 12, 2026
MSCHF’s Investors Voted To Butcher This Cow
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MSCHF’s Investors Voted To Butcher This Cow

The art collective is using a live animal to critique the intersection of trade and empathy. By granting buyers the power to dictate a creature’s survival, MSCHF highlights the tension between industrial consumption and individual conscience.

David Vendrell
Mar 12, 2026
Whalar Group Debuts Lighthouse Studios
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Whalar Group Debuts Lighthouse Studios

The era of the digital talent collective is back, but with a professional edge. While early video networks struggled, today’s creators are using sophisticated business models and global scaling to turn the format into a sustainable success.

David Vendrell
Mar 11, 2026
Meta Acquires Moltbook
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Meta Acquires Moltbook

Mark Zuckerberg is pursuing a future where AI agents drive online interaction. By acquiring the bot-centric Moltbook and hiring its team, he is positioning social media to become a landscape of automated personas that boost user engagement.

David Vendrell
Mar 11, 2026
DoorDash Hires Duolingo’s Head Of Social
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DoorDash Hires Duolingo’s Head Of Social

The mind behind Duolingo’s top-tier online brand presence is now leading social platforms for DoorDash. By adopting a digital-first strategy, Parvez is set to elevate the delivery app’s brand to stand out in the saturated media environment.

David Vendrell
Mar 10, 2026
Live Nation Settles Antitrust Case
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Live Nation Settles Antitrust Case

The ticketing and touring leader has reached a federal deal to avoid a corporate split. By capping fees and opening its platform to rivals, the company secures its future while facing ongoing legal challenges across the music industry.

David Vendrell
Mar 10, 2026
Out-Of-Work Actors Are Playing “Standardized Patients”
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Out-Of-Work Actors Are Playing “Standardized Patients”

The traditional path to actor employment is being redefined. As TV production volume levels off at two-thirds of its former peak, the once-steady flow of work for character actors and background talent has significantly tightened.

David Vendrell
Mar 9, 2026
Roblox Creators Are Minting Seven Figures
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Roblox Creators Are Minting Seven Figures

The platform has built a rare, thriving metaverse where users design, trade, and earn. For many young creators, this digital marketplace serves as a high-growth career path, offering a modern route to financial independence and success.

David Vendrell
Mar 9, 2026
Keith Lee Invests In Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
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Keith Lee Invests In Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

The famed food critic is moving from reviews to revenue. By joining Brooklyn Dumpling Shop as a key stakeholder, Keith Lee is using his credibility to help the niche fusion brand scale into a market leader.

David Vendrell
Mar 6, 2026
Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Company, InterPositive
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Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Company, InterPositive

Ben Affleck is leading the charge for responsible automation in Hollywood. By launching his own AI firm — now acquired by Netflix — the director is deploying ethical tools that accelerate technical workflows while keeping creative power in human hands.

David Vendrell
Mar 6, 2026
Nike’s ACG Creates A Portable Soccer Field
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Nike’s ACG Creates A Portable Soccer Field

Complex logistics often stall local sports, but Nike is simplifying the process. By offering portable, high-tech infrastructure, the brand empowers communities to bypass red tape and transform any rugged terrain into a professional event space.

David Vendrell
Mar 5, 2026
Livestreaming Starts A New Era Of Talk Shows
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Livestreaming Starts A New Era Of Talk Shows

Traditional talk shows have lost their grip on the zeitgeist. As ratings plummet, the future of the format is shifting toward intimate, niche digital spaces that favor direct connection over high-budget spectacle.

David Vendrell
Mar 5, 2026
Body Scans Become A Health Trend For The Wealthy
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Body Scans Become A Health Trend For The Wealthy

Preventative care is merging with the data-driven pursuit of longevity. Comprehensive body imaging — using advanced machines to map the entire physical system in one session — perfectly captures the modern obsession with health and performance.

David Vendrell
Mar 4, 2026
Self-Help Gurus Get Their Own Chatbots
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Self-Help Gurus Get Their Own Chatbots

Accessing top self-help personalities often costs a fortune, but AI is democratizing this expertise. By launching digital clones, mentors can scale their reach and revenue, provided they can keep these unpredictable bots from misfiring.

David Vendrell
Mar 4, 2026
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Has A Digital Double
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Has A Digital Double

The rise of "Dara AI" proves that extensive public data makes anyone vulnerable to digital duplication. As unsanctioned clones emerge for executive training, legal experts are racing to close loopholes in likeness rights and corporate privacy.

David Vendrell
Mar 3, 2026
Social Media Is Making You A Dupe Influencer
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Social Media Is Making You A Dupe Influencer

Product recommendations are the lifeblood of the creator economy, yet new automated tools are complicating this trust. As platforms auto-insert shopping links into posts, influencers face a loss of creative control and a direct threat to their revenue.

David Vendrell
Mar 3, 2026
Block Lays Off 40% Of Workforce
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Block Lays Off 40% Of Workforce

Corporate restructuring is being driven by a surge in automation. As firms like Block significantly reduce headcounts to hit aggressive profit targets, the pivot toward AI-integrated teams is fundamentally altering the global labor market.

David Vendrell
Mar 2, 2026
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Acquisition Creates A Media Empire
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Paramount’s Warner Bros. Acquisition Creates A Media Empire

David Ellison has transformed his production house into a massive media empire. At 43, the Oracle heir is now overseeing a consolidated powerhouse that combines storied legacies, positioning his company to challenge industry leaders in global reach.

David Vendrell
Mar 2, 2026
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