The Allen Institute for AI has released Molmo 2, an open-source video understanding model that rivals big tech’s proprietary systems by offering precise, auditable analysis of complex video sequences.

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The Allen Institute for AI has introduced Molmo 2, an open-source AI model crafted for advanced video understanding, positioning the nonprofit research lab as a direct rival to proprietary systems from Google, Meta, and OpenAI. The model can analyze complex video sequences, track objects over time, and answer detailed questions about on-screen events, providing researchers…

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A barroom lecture series in Los Angeles turns academic, geeky talks on horror films, science, and pop culture into one of the city’s most sought-after nightlife tickets

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A growing Los Angeles event series called Lectures on Tap is transforming traditional academic talks into sold‑out nightlife attractions, drawing self‑described nerds, film buffs, science fans, and curiosity seekers to barroom lectures on topics ranging from horror cinema and alien megastructures to medical AI and the psychology of deception.

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David Corenswet describes his widely discussed on‑set clash with James Gunn over Superman’s climactic Lex Luthor scene as productive creative tension that ultimately improved the performance and strengthened their collaboration.

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David Corenswet has publicly discussed the much‑debated on‑set confrontation with director James Gunn during the filming of Superman, framing the heated exchange over a key scene with Lex Luthor as a productive creative disagreement that ultimately strengthened both his performance and their collaboration.

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Amazon Announces Frontier Agents, New Chips, and Private AI Factories During AWS re:Invent Conference

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Amazon has announced significant advancements in artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud computing capabilities during its AWS re:Invent conference on December 2, 2025. The company revealed new frontier agents, custom chips, and private AI factory solutions designed to enhance enterprise capabilities in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. These announcements represent a major step forward in…

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New Comic Books Releases for November 27, 2025

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New Comic Books Released November 27, 2025 Infernal Hulk #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Issue Number: 1 Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Artist: Nic Klein A new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk emerges, ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. A diabolical plan unfolds to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming heroes…

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A Vancouver couple’s stamp kit for Dungeons & Dragons shatters Kickstarter records with its innovative approach to tabletop mapmaking.

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A Vancouver couple’s innovative toolkit for Dungeons & Dragons, called Tabletop Stamps, has soared to unexpected success after a viral Kickstarter launch, rapidly becoming the most sought-after accessory for tabletop roleplaying enthusiasts. Their unique stamp-based system allows players to quickly and creatively design game maps on paper, bridging nostalgia for analog gameplay with modern geek…

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