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freebeat homepageProduct websiteThe Stanford-founded San Francisco startup, already the No. 1 result on Google for “music video generator,” is launching what it says is the world’s first real-time music video AI. It is not faster AI video. The moment is going to feel like a small magic trick.You drag a song into a browser tab. A short loading spinner appears, then disappears. You press play.The music starts — and so does the music video. Not a pre-rendered clip uploaded earlier. Not a static MP4 cobbled together overnight. A music video that didn’t exist twenty seconds ago, and won’t exist the…

Researchers suggest that the average attention span has plummeted over the past two decades, from about 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds in 2012. How can marketers capture attention when they’re losing people in less time than it takes to properly wash your hands?It turns out that there’s an overlooked community that can teach us a lot about what it takes to cut through in our distracted world. Almost 14% of Americans report having ADHD. This is a consumer segment with enormous economic power representing trillions in net worth, yet it remains dramatically under-researched in marketing. While major marketing research…

Only weeks after announcing a slew of new offerings at its annual Go-Get event in New York, Uber Technologies is throwing more onto the pile ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Friday, the company announced a new suite of features that are designed to help those traveling to World Cup matches—including Uber Shuttle services at four World Cup venues in the United States and a Travel Pass allowing users to secure savings on rides and Eats orders. But perhaps the neatest addition is enhanced “smart wayfinding,” which is a boost to in-app directions within certain buildings, like airports…

The WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesTaking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from across the Apple world, including WWDC dates, Apple’s next AI move, why the smarthome needs Siri, Apple’s product line for 2026, the iPad squeeze, latest iPhone 18 Pro details, iOS 27 support, and Ferrari’s curious EV car.Apple Loop is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Apple in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly…

Three climbers from Latvia are dead following a fall on Mount McKinley. The accident occurred on ‘the Autobahn,’ a treacherous section of the West Buttress route. Mount McKinley in Denali National Park (Photo: M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)Published May 29, 2026 04:41PMThree climbers from Latvia are dead in Denali National Park and Preserve following an accident on North America’s highest peak, Mount McKinley, that occurred on Thursday, May 28.The fatalities were announced on Friday, May 29, by the Latvian Mountaineering Association (LAS). According to a news release from the LAS, a fourth climber was injured in the accident, but was rescued and…

There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of skill. When the line unrolls, the fly touches down, and a trout rises to meet it, the feeling is close to gratitude. You did the work. The river did the rest. I have spent 40 years helping technology companies build brands and almost as long trying to catch trout on a fly rod in Montana. I am better at one than the other, though the…

Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiAFP via Getty ImagesWhen Anthropic announced on Thursday that it had raised $65 billion at an eye-watering valuation of $965 billion, it didn’t just become the most valuable AI startup in the world, eclipsing $852 billion-valued archrival OpenAI. It also ballooned the individual fortunes of Anthropic’s seven cofounders — more than doubling their net worths to $16.6 billion apiece, Forbes estimates.That’s still less than OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who testified during the company’s trial versus Elon Musk earlier this month that his stake in the startup is worth nearly $30 billion. But it’s more than the stake…

As founder, chair, and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I am privileged to engage with extraordinary female leaders across industries. This month, I spoke with Britt Ide about one of the most overlooked—and essential—leadership skills: building bridges. An engineer, lawyer, and seasoned board director, Ide has spent her career navigating high-stakes negotiations, from major deals to complex disputes. Q: Explain “bridge building” in leadership Ide: Bridge building is the discipline of turning tension into better outcomes. It starts with a mindset shift: Instead of avoiding conflict, welcome constructive conflict. And then use it productively. Bridge building creates win-win solutions…

A hand holds a smartphone against a white background featuring the Anthropic wordmark in large black lettering at the top in San Ferdinando di Puglia, Italy, on May 17, 2026. The phone screen displays the Claude Mythos application logo, consisting of the company’s coral pink asterisk symbol above the Claude name in black serif typography and Mythos in orange lettering. The composition highlights the dual branding of Anthropic and Claude Mythos, illustrating the company’s range of AI-powered services. (Photo Illustration by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAnthropic’s most powerful Claude Mythos AI model, which can quickly spot…

In honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Trump administration has set out to throw America’s biggest birthday bash yet—but it might be short on music. Earlier this week, Freedom 250—the nonpartisan group tasked with organizing events in honor of 250 years of independence—announced a concert series lineup for its flagship event, the Great American State Fair. But less than 48 hours after the announcement, most of the announced artists have backed out. The 16-day festival is to be hosted on the National Mall, featuring exhibits from 56 states and territories, similar to a World’s Fair, running from June 25…