17 Oct The Sphere Sets Sights on Abu Dhabi, and Other News
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After Las Vegas, the world’s second Sphere has been announced for Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi plans to build the world’s second Sphere, modeled after the $2.3 billion entertainment complex in Las Vegas. The project is a collaboration between Sphere Entertainment Co. and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism.
Delta has unveiled a luxury-minded aircraft cabin redesign in advance of its centennial.
Delta is revamping its aircraft cabins, a move that introduces upgraded materials, mood lighting, and a sleek new color palette. The redesign will debut on Boeing 757s this fall, and will bring premium touches like memory foam cushions and wool-nylon blend seat covers in Delta One.
TikTok owner ByteDance sets its sights on a print launch for its publishing arm, 8th Note Press.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is expanding its publishing imprint, 8th Note Press, into print. The maneuver will focus on popular, commercially successful genres like romance and young adult fiction, with plans to release up to 15 books per year through a partnership with the publisher Zando.
I, Robot director Alex Proyas joins the internet in mocking Tesla’s We, Robot event.
Tesla’s recent presentation of its Optimus robot, Robotaxi, and Robovan sparked online criticism for resembling designs from the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot. The event, named We, Robot, referenced Isaac Asimov’s stories, but social media users pointed out similarities between Tesla’s robots and vehicles featured in the movie, with its director Alex Proyas humorously asking Elon Musk, via X, for his designs back.
Digital interior design service Havenly acquires modular furniture company Burrow.
Denver-based interior design service Havenly has acquired Burrow, a modular furniture brand. The move marks the company’s fifth acquisition in two years and strengthens Havenly’s value proposition to consumers with its integration of Burrow into its furniture offerings, alongside previous acquisitions like Interior Define and St. Frank.
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