While critics blame sequels for cinema's decline, original films aren't drawing crowds either. It's time for a radical rethink.

We've seen mentions of three new drones on the way from DJI across the last few days.

The author (not pictured) has taken many flights, but was nervous to fly with a baby. Juanmonino/Getty Images/iStockphoto 2025-05-22T23:24:01Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? My baby has been on eight flights and isn't even a year old yet. Our first flight was short, which helped us learn how to make future, longer flights a success. Now I know a travel stroller is essential for maneuvering in the airport and worth the investment. As a person who travels quite a bit, I'll admit I was nervous about traveling with my first child. What if they cried? What if we disturbed nearby passengers? What if there was a diaper blowout? There was a lot to be anxious about.Our first fight was just 90 minutes, but we survived it. Now, my baby is has already been on eight flights — domestic and international — and they aren't even a year old yet. Our goal has been to keep our baby safe and comfortable, while making sure the flight is peaceful and enjoyable for ourselves and the people around us. My family has accomplished this by following these simple strategies.We started with a short flightWhile this may not always be possible, it helped my family quite a bit that our first flight with a baby was a shorter one, just 90 minutes long. This allowed us to get our bearings, while introducing our baby to flying. Plus, it helped us to see if there was anything we might need to adjust for future, longer flights.We always wear a baby carrierIf there's one item I wouldn't get on a flight without, it would be my baby carrier. There are many styles, but for flights, I prefer a wrap-style carrier for it's comfort and compactness.I appreciate the hands-free experience through the airport, and, more importantly, they make it more comfortable to hold your baby throughout the flight if they are flying as a lap infant. My own bag is super organizedLuggage organizing pouches are my best friend on a flight. I have several in my own carryon bag so I can keep snacks, headphones, sanitizing wipes, and more neat and organized. When everything is in its own bag I don't have to dig around searching for it when I need it, which can be a lifesaver.On our last flight, my baby was asleep on my chest, but I desperately wanted my Kindle, headphones, and a snack. It was easy for me to snag them from my bag without waking the baby. The writer (not pictured) packs carryon items in individual travel pouches so they're easy to fish out of her bag, even if she's only got one hand free. miniseries/Getty Images A travel stroller is essentialOn our first trip, we didn't have a travel stroller. I didn't want to spend extra money on more gear and I thought we would be fine without it. That was a big mistake. Now we have an affordable model that is easy to use. It isn't as bulky as our usual stroller, but it's perfect for maneuvering through the terminal and provides an extra place to stash essentials while at the airport.We check, and double check, our diaper bagI always make sure we're set up for success with extra outfits that are warm and comfortable just in case we run into any delays or something gets dirty while we're traveling. A travel diaper changing mat is a must-have item that allows us to change our child no matter where we are. On our international flight, our baby had a diaper that desperately needed changing, but we were stuck in our seats. Thanks to our travel mat, we were able to get the baby back into a clean diaper right away. And, as all parents know, extra wipes and diapers are never a bad idea.We don't skimp on toysOf course, packing comfort items, books, and fun toys is a great way to redirect restlessness on a flight. I try to keep to items that are small, mess-free, and not too noisy and always add in a few new items that my child hasn't seen before.We take advantage of early boardingAs soon as we get to the gate, one of us makes a beeline for the gate agent. We double check that our seats are all together and ask for any necessary accommodations. Many airlines let those traveling with young children board early, and we always take advantage of this. It's a lot easier to get down the narrow plane aisle with all of our stuff and a baby if other passengers aren't in the way.We try to plan around naps and feeding timeThough this isn't always possible, we try to line up flights so they happen when our baby is ready for a nap. Recently, we selected a flight time not based on our typical preference, but based around our baby's sleep schedule, and it really paid off. Ideally, I'll be able to feed the baby during takeoff, which keeps them comfortable and happy and then they will settle into a nice slumber for the flight. We've used this strategy for a few flights, and it's been successful every time.We do our best to stay calmIt may be easier said than done, but staying in a good headspace is what has helped me and my husband the most during these flights. We've both still had stressful moments, and that's when we try to help one another to take a step back and regroup. Our child picks up on our feelings and moods, so if we're anxious, they might be, too. Taking deep breaths, not rushing, staying calm has helped make the eight flights we've already been on a success and we can't wait to take more.

Remember all that whinging from internet weirdos when Ciri was revealed as The Witcher 4's protagonist late last year? Well, having come out in support of the move at the time, Geralt's voice actor has now doubled down in even more emphatic fashion, suggesting that you're a fool if you think it was a "woke" thing to do. Read more

Elon Musk is charging ahead with his legal fight against OpenAI, extending his long-running feud with its CEO Sam Altman.During a video interview at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO once again said OpenAI has fundamentally changed from its original intent — which was to be an open-source, nonprofit that produced AI for the good of humanity."And now they're trying to change that for their own financial benefit, into a for-profit company that is closed source," Musk said.Musk, who left OpenAI in 2018 and later went on to start his own competing AI company, xAI, says he invested around $50 million in OpenAI when he co-founded it with Altman in 2015."So this would be like, let's say you funded a nonprofit to help preserve the Amazon rainforest, but instead of doing that, they became a lumber company, chopped down the forest, and sold the wood," Musk added. "You'd be like, wait a second, that's not what I funded. That's OpenAI."Musk first filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last year, before withdrawing it and replacing it with another suit claiming the company had "betrayed" its mission when it created a for-profit arm in 2019 and expanded its partnership with Microsoft in 2023. And in September of last year, OpenAI announced that it would be transitioning from a nonprofit into a for-profit company.The ChatGPT maker then abandoned that commitment earlier this month, announcing that its nonprofit would stay in control of its for-profit division.But, Musk and his legal team remain unconvinced by that pivot. His lawyers said in a filing earlier this month that OpenAI's turnabout is "a façade that changes nothing," arguing that it does little to restore the nonprofit's original goal to serve the public.An OpenAI spokesperson told BI in a statement that, "Elon continuing with his baseless lawsuit only proves that it was always a bad-faith attempt to slow us down."xAI and a lawyer for Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Apple may have started late, and hit some speedbumps along the way, but Apple's Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, John Giannandrea, wants to beat Apple Intelligence into shape before handing over the reins to a successor.John Giannandrea is focusing on finally making Siri a more competitive AI engine.Giannandrea is still in charge of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) research, AI analysts, and integrating those technologies into the larger OS infrastructures. A report from Bloomberg suggests that some Apple executives would like to see his role reduced further, ahead of a near-future departure.Apple leadership reportedly wants to put Giannandrea on a path to retirement and the eventual naming of a successor. That said, the executive still attracts top engineers and researchers to Apple, so for now he's staying put. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Sandfall Interactive's debut RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has established itself firmly among 2025's best games, with fulfilling gameplay, captivating visuals, and a compelling narrative from start to finish. In fact, one could argue that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's prologue is a major reason why it has been so quick to make an impression, as it has proven its ability to hook players from the get-go. From there, the game's narrative evolves into something unforgettable, with plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep things interesting.

Longer battery life typically ranks at or near the top of phone owners' wish lists when it comes to the things they want most. After all, a phone is no good if the battery is dead. And yet, phone makers often appear not to care. We need only consider the latest handset from Samsung as yet another example of a $1,000-plus piece of hardware that intentionally downsizes the battery to achieve a design goal.The Galaxy S25 Edge ($1,099.99) is a thinner, lighter version of the Galaxy S25+ ($999.99). It's thinner and lighter mostly because Samsung trimmed 1,000mAh of capacity from the battery so it could tighten up the dimensions. The S25+ has a 4,900mAh battery and the Edge pares that back to 3,900mAh. What does that loss of battery get you? A device that measures 6.23 by 2.98 by 0.23 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.75 ounces compared with 6.24 by 2.98 by 0.29 inches and 6.70 ounces. The Edge is 0.06 inches (1.5mm) thinner and weighs about one ounce less than the S25+. There are other differences, but the phones are otherwise much the same.(Credit: Eric Zeman)We haven't tested the S25 Edge battery life yet, but Samsung says the phone gets more battery life than the S24 (13 hours, 6 minutes in our testing), but not as much as the S25 (14 hours, 15 minutes). It considers this good enough to call "all-day battery life." Despite a much smaller battery than the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, the Edge will likely deliver good-enough results for most people, and it shouldn't factor too heavily into your decision-making. Here's why.The S24 and S25 are not class leaders in battery life, but they suffice. Each has a 4,000mAh battery that outlasts plenty of competing Android phones, including the Google Pixel 9 (11 hours, 45 minutes) and the Pixel 9 Pro XL (12 hours, 25 minutes). Recommended by Our EditorsMoreover, folding phones continue to capture our attention and sell despite having some of the shortest battery lives of any phones we test. Samsung's $1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 6 lasted just 11 hours and 30 minutes in testing, while the $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasted 11 hours. Longer battery life would be nice, but people aren't returning these phones in droves because they need an extra hour or two.(Credit: Eric Zeman)Charging speed is another factor to consider. Samsung plays it conservative and keeps the S25 Edge's maximum wired charging speed at 25W. This is about the same as the latest iPhones (25W) and Pixels (27W), and is still plenty fast. Though we haven't tested it yet, the S25 Edge should recharge fully in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can likely expect the battery's charge to jump by 50% if you plug it in for about 30 minutes, which helps offset the shorter battery life. There are also tricks to consider for extending battery life when necessary. For example, turning off your phone's always-on display will save lots of battery life. Taming notifications, putting apps to sleep, and using the phone's battery saver mode will also conserve power. So while the Galaxy S25 Edge isn't primed to be a battery life champion, many people will likely delight at its svelte design and enjoy a phone that's lighter and easier to hold. That's a fair trade to me.You can preorder the S25 Edge now ahead of its May 30 sale date. Check back soon for a full review.

When Bob Dylan Isn’t Writing Nobel-Winning Lyrics, He’s Creating Original Paintings and Drawings Nearly 100 imaginative portraits, still lifes and other artworks by the renowned singer-songwriter are now on view at the Halcyon Gallery in London The collection includes several portraits of musicians. Halcyon Gallery Bob Dylan is famous for his poetic lyrics and raw vocals, but the renowned singer-songwriter has long turned to another art form to “relax and refocus a restless mind”: drawing and painting. Now, nearly 100 of his artworks are on display in London. Titled “Point Blank,” the free exhibition at the Halcyon Gallery features colorful acrylics based on sketches that Dylan completed between 2021 and 2022. The artworks depict subjects like a tree outside a window, a living room and a waterfront in Zurich. The collection also includes imaginative portraits of people engaged in various activities, such as playing guitar, riding a bicycle and drinking tea. “The idea was not only to observe the human condition, but to throw myself into it with great urgency,” Dylan says in a statement, adding: “As to the color schemes, the idea was to create living, breathing entities that have emotional resonance—colors used as weapons and mood-setters, a means of storytelling.” Dylan made the original sketches between 2021 and 2022. Halcyon Gallery The artworks on display are “hazy, snapshot things,” according to Artnet’s Richard Whiddington. “With Dylan remaining noncommittal as to which derive from reality and which from his imagination, the viewer is [encouraged] to partake in a little storytelling of their own.” Born in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1941, Dylan moved to New York City to begin his musical career in 1961. “The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village,” writes Smithsonian magazine’s Grant Wong. In the years that followed, Dylan rose to fame with folk songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Throughout his career, the musician has released 40 studio albums, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016. Along the way, he decided to try his hand at drawing and painting. Dylan has been exhibiting visual art since 2007. Halcyon Gallery “He’s always been an artist in quiet moments,” writes the London Times’ Nancy Durrant. “If he has been more visible in this guise recently, it’s because his usual relentless touring schedule evaporated during the pandemic and he suddenly had the opportunity to focus on painting in a new way.” The singer-songwriter has been displaying his visual artworks since 2007, when an exhibition of 200 watercolor and gouache paintings based on drawings and sketches opened in Germany. In 2019, the Modern Art Museum in Shanghai showcased his sculptures, paintings and drawings. Halcyon has staged several exhibitions of Dylan’s paintings, including a 2022 show that displayed them alongside works by some of his artistic influences, such as Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall. “A real artist made these drawings and paintings,” wrote the Guardian’s Jonathan Jones in a review of a 2016 show at Halcyon. “Their integrity is compelling. They demand to be looked at, for their awe and wonder at the beauty and grandeur of being alive. These are the pictures of a true poet.”According to the gallery, “Point Blank” began as a book of “quick studies” and “accompanying prose.” Visitors will be able to read the text as they examine Dylan’s latest artworks. “These works on paper feel like memories, intangible windows into the life and imagination of one of the greatest storytellers who ever lived,” says Kate Brown, Halcyon’s creative director, in the statement. “People who attend the exhibition will discover that they provoke stories from our imagination. We consider the circumstances of the protagonists and ponder our movement through the spaces that the artist depicts.” “Point Blank” is on view at the Halcyon Gallery in London through July 6, 2025. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.

en pointe Ana de Armas is caught in Wick’s crosshairs in final Ballerina trailer "When you think of me, you should think of fire. Risen from ashes, again and again." Jennifer Ouellette – May 13, 2025 10:08 am | 0 Credit: Lionsgate Entertainment Credit: Lionsgate Entertainment Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more One last trailer for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. We're about three weeks out from the theatrical release of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,  starring Ana de Armas. So naturally Lionsgate has released one final trailer to whet audience appetites for what promises to be a fiery, action-packed addition to the hugely successful franchise. (Some spoilers for 2019's John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum.) Chronologically, Ballerina takes place during the events of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. As previously reported, Parabellum found Wick declared excommunicado from the High Table for killing crime lord Santino D'Antonio on the grounds of the Continental. On the run with a bounty on his head, he makes his way to the headquarters of the Ruska Roma crime syndicate, led by the Director (Anjelica Huston). The Director also trains young girls to be ballerina-assassins, and one young ballerina (played by Unity Phelan) is shown rehearsing in the scene. That dancer, Eve Macarro, is the main character in Ballerina, now played by de Armas. Huston returns as the Director, Ian McShane is back as Winston, and Lance Reddick makes one final (posthumous) appearance as the Continental concierge, Charon. New cast members include Gabriel Byrne as the main villain, the Chancellor, who turns an entire town against Eve; Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Nogi, Eve's mentor; Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine; and Catalina Sandino Moreno and David Castaneda in as-yet-undisclosed roles. The first trailer was released last September and focused heavily on Eve's backstory: Having been orphaned, she chose to train with the Ruska Roma in hopes of avenging her father's brutal death. Wick only made a brief appearance, but he had more screen time in the second trailer, released in March, in which the pair face off in an atmospheric wintry landscape. This final trailer opens with Eve looking up while directly in Wick's crosshairs. Much of the ensuing footage isn't new, but it does show de Armas to her best deadly advantage as she takes on combatant after combatant in true John Wick style. Her vow: "This isn't done until they're dead." From the World of John Wick: Ballerina hits theaters on June 6, 2025. Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban. 0 Comments