Midjourney Unveils AI Video Generator V1, Challenges Sora and Runway

AI image giant Midjourney just launched V1, its first AI video model, letting users turn still images into short 5-second videos via Discord. With a focus on creativity over commercials, the startup is going head-to-head with OpenAI’s Sora and Runway’s Gen-4 — and plans to expand into 3D and real-time simulations. V1’s launch follows a copyright lawsuit from Disney and Universal.

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Sachin Tendulkar Joins Reddit: Fans to Get Exclusive Cricket Insights.

Sachin Tendulkar Joins Reddit: Fans to Get Exclusive Cricket Insights from the Master Blaster . The Master Blaster joins Reddit as brand ambassador! Fans will get exclusive insights, match reflections, and community interactions directly from Sachin. He’ll also feature in Reddit’s upcoming India and global campaigns.

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Zuckerberg’s $100M AI Hiring Push Isn’t Working—Says Sam Altman

Meta is trying to lure top AI talent with compensation offers reportedly over $100 million, aiming to build a superintelligence team led by Alexandr Wang. But according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, those efforts aren’t paying off. “They’ve made huge offers to our team,” Altman said on a recent podcast. “None of our best people have left.” He argued Meta’s focus on money over mission weakens its innovation culture. While Meta has hired a few key names and invested in Scale AI, OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic are still leading the race. Altman even teased OpenAI’s plans for an AI-powered social media app—possibly a direct challenge to Meta.

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Sony Breaks Silence on PS6 — Is the Next Console Launch Closer Than Expected?

Sony has responded to growing speculation around the PlayStation 6,following new reports hinting at an earlier-than-expected release. While Although Microsoft had previously indicated 2028 as the expected launch window for next-generation consoles in legal documents, recent news of a canceled Blade Runner title—originally slated for 2027 and intended for upcoming hardware—has sparked fresh speculation among gamers and analysts alike. Sony hasn’t confirmed a date yet, but with developers already prepping titles for unreleased consoles, we might be closer to the PS6 era than anyone thought. Bonus: Sony has also issued refunds to players recently—but more on that in another thread.

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Poco F7 Drops June 24 in India — Big Battery, Bigger Buzz

Poco just confirmed that its flagship killer, the Poco F7, will launch on June 24 — and it’s turning heads with a massive 7,550 mAh silicon-carbon battery and 90W fast charging. That’s nearly 50% more juice than most phones in the same size range. Reverse charging at 22.5W is a bonus. Leaks hint at a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 12GB RAM, 6.83″ AMOLED 120Hz display, and a sleek dual-tone design. With 2.18 days of battery life, Poco seems ready to shake up the flagship market again.

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Reddit Adds AI Power to Ads with New Insight Tools

Reddit just dropped two AI tools to help advertisers win big: “Reddit Insights” analyzes real-time convos for smarter targeting, while “Conversation Summary Add-ons” highlight positive user comments under ads. Big player Publicis is already on board. Expect a July rollout to more agencies.

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UK Pumps £250M into Greener Air Travel Tech

The UK’s dropping £250M ($340M) into clean aviation tech — think hydrogen fuel systems, fuel cells, and lighter materials. Big names like Airbus and Rolls-Royce are on board, plus smaller startups. Goal? Zero-emission flights and a stronger aerospace game. Bonus: jobs and innovation boost incoming.

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Zoomcar Confirms Data Breach Affecting 8.4M Users

Welp. Indian car-rental app Zoomcar says a hacker got into their systems, exposing data like names, phone numbers, and car info of 8.4M users. No passwords or payments were leaked, apparently. The company’s beefing up its security, but hasn’t told users directly yet. Yeah… kinda wild.

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Instagram Users Hit with Surprise Bans and No One’s Listening

Instagram’s been banning users left and right, and no one really knows why. People are crying foul on Reddit and X, saying they didn’t break any rules—but their accounts are still gone. Appeals? Ignored. Some blame AI, others are threatening lawsuits. And Meta? Total silence. For creators and small biz owners, this hits hard.

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