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Time Out
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Inside the Camden's huge new music-themed immersive attraction
From its dusty vinyl shops to its punks sitting on the bridge sporting bright mohawks, music has always been a huge part of the identity of Camden. Already home to several brilliant live music venues, the north London area has now welcomed a brand-new music-themed attraction at Camden Lock. The venue, which is named Live Odyssey, calls itself an immersive 'celebration of British music past, present and future'. Developed by landowners LabTech in partnership with long-time Camden music promoter Gary Prosser, the venue features live music spaces and a stage for holographic performances of iconic UK bands, with acts like Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths and The Libertines appearing in never-seen-before digital form. Located in the Stables Market, Live Odyssey spans six themed rooms, each representing a different era in British music – from the swinging 60s and Beatlemania to the Britpop boom of the 90s, the rise of grime and Amy Winehouse's Camden years. Visitors can also walk through the exhibit drink in hand, thanks to bars placed throughout the attraction. Beyond the holographic performances, guests get to see rotating displays of heritage items from music legends, including David Bowie's Glastonbury microphone from his 2000 headline set, leads from John Lennon's Imagine recording sessions, and original album art from the likes of Kate Bush and the Rolling Stones. The attraction opened in May, but it hasn't gone down a treat with all of Camden's local community. Before it opened, Camden New Journal reported on concerns that Live Odyssey might impact the local community and its small businesses, noting that around 70 percent of the traders in the block where Live Odyssey opened owed overdue rent. Market traders also described the project as an attempt to turn the market into a 'Britpop theme park'. The venue also brings to surface ongoing concerns about the gentrification of Camden, where rising rents and tourist-focused developments are forcing out independent traders and long-time residents. Last month traders at Camden's street food market voiced anger over Camden Market Management's choice to turn the space into a more upmarket eating area at their expense. Live Odyssey, however, says it is committed to supporting the broader music ecosystem, and a portion of ticket sales will go to the Music Venue Trust to help sustain grassroots venues across London and the UK. Mark Davyd, CEO, Music Venue Trust confirmed this: 'British music has always drawn strength from its roots, and we are grateful that Live Odyssey will be supporting MVT in their mission to protect the spaces where countless artists have honed their craft. Together, we're ensuring that British music, from its historic roots to its future potential, remains accessible and celebrated for years to come.' You can find out about Live Odyssey's events on the official website here.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Grok to launch text-to-video generation with Imagine feature powered by Aurora
Grok announces Imagine feature for text-to-video generation, launching October Grok has confirmed the upcoming release of its Imagine feature, which will introduce video generation capabilities to the platform. The tool, powered by Aurora, allows users to create instant videos with sound from text prompts. The company announced that early access to the feature will be available starting in October. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Others Data Science Product Management Data Science Data Analytics Design Thinking Project Management Digital Marketing Operations Management Healthcare Leadership Technology Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details The Imagine feature will be integrated into the standalone Grok app, which is now available for download. To access the feature, users must subscribe to the SuperGrok tier and join the waitlist. Once released, the tool is expected to offer rapid text-to-video conversion, enabling content creators to produce short videos for entertainment, education, marketing, and social media use. 'Excited to confirm: Video generation is coming to Grok via our Imagine feature, powered by Aurora,' the company stated. 'Create instant videos with sound from text prompts. Download the standalone Grok app, subscribe to SuperGrok, and join the waitlist for early access in October. Let's make some viral content!' The launch is positioned as a move to bring text-to-video AI tools to a wider consumer audience. With sound-enabled generation capabilities, Grok aims to compete in the expanding generative media space, where platforms are offering multimodal outputs. Live Events In addition to generating videos from simple prompts, Grok users may be able to customize video styles and formats once the feature is fully launched. No further details have been provided regarding specific resolution support, video duration limits, or available sound libraries. The company has not announced a final release date beyond early access in October. More updates are expected as the platform scales the rollout of the Imagine video generation feature. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Today
17 hours ago
- India Today
Grok to get text-to-video generation feature in October, Elon Musk confirms
Grok is now gearing up to launch its text-to-video generation feature. The company has confirmed that this new feature will be rolled out in October 2025. Elon Musk has also reposted the announcement, sharing that the feature will be available across the Grok platform, including the app. 'You'll soon be able to generate videos on Grok. Download the standalone @Grokapp and subscribe,' he wrote in his official Grok account on X has further shared more details about this new feature. The company revealed that Grok's video generation capabilities will be powered by its Imagine feature, which runs on the Aurora engine. Using this, users will be able to create instant videos with audio directly from text prompts. The company also noted that early access will begin in October for Super Grok subscribers. It's a paid subscription available at $30 per month. 'Video generation is coming to Grok via our Imagine feature, powered by Aurora. Create instant videos with sound from text prompts. Download the standalone Grok app, subscribe to Super Grok, and join the waitlist for early access in October,' reveals Grok in its post on X. Users can already join the waitlist, to access the upcoming video-generation feature through the standalone Grok app. According to xAI, Super Grok subscribers will receive the update first in October, with broader availability planned after the initial the Grok app already offers features such as image generation, conversational AI, and voice chat. Soon, the text-to-video feature will be added to its suite of media creation tools.A few weeks ago xAI also launched customisable AI companions for Grok AI. This companion feature debuted with three characters:– Valentine, a male companion inspired by characters like Edward Cullen from the movie Twilight and Christian Grey from the movie Fifty Shades of Grey.– Ani, a goth-style anime avatar, and– Rudy, a red panda characters are currently available exclusively to Super Grok subscribers and can be activated within the Grok AI is part of the broader X Premium+ subscription, which bundles together a range of advanced AI features for paying users. The Super Grok subscribers have access to more advanced Grok AI features including DeepSearch, real-time data access, and enhanced image generation.- Ends
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Grok AI to Launch Text-to-Video Generation Feature in October for Premium Users
Grok AI, the advanced conversational assistant developed by Elon Musk's xAI, is preparing to unveil a groundbreaking feature that will enable users to generate videos from text prompts. According to a recent announcement, this new functionality will be released in October 2025, with early access granted to Super Grok subscribers. The feature will be powered by Grok's Imagine capability, which is built on the Aurora engine. It allows users to transform simple text descriptions into full-fledged videos, complete with synchronized audio. This innovation expands Grok's existing creative suite, which already includes image generation and voice-based interactions. Elon Musk confirmed the development by reposting Grok's announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, 'You'll soon be able to generate videos on Grok. Download the standalone @Grokapp and subscribe.' The move signals a significant step forward for xAI as it competes with other AI giants in the race to deliver advanced generative media tools. In an official post on X, the Grok team explained, 'Video generation is coming to Grok via our Imagine feature, powered by Aurora. Create instant videos with sound from text prompts. Download the standalone Grok app, subscribe to Super Grok, and join the waitlist for early access in October.' At present, users can sign up for the waitlist through the standalone Grok app. The early rollout will be exclusive to Super Grok subscribers, a premium plan priced at $30 per month. Broader access to the feature is expected in subsequent phases after the initial launch. This update adds another layer to Grok's rapidly evolving capabilities. Besides conversational AI, the app already supports image creation and voice chat, enabling users to generate rich multimedia content within a single platform. Earlier this year, xAI also introduced customizable AI companions for Grok. The first batch of digital avatars includes: Valentine, inspired by fictional icons like Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey inspired by fictional icons like Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey Ani, a dark-themed anime-style character a dark-themed anime-style character Rudy, a red panda avatar These companions are exclusively available to Super Grok users and can be accessed directly within the app. Grok AI forms a core part of the X Premium+ subscription, which bundles multiple advanced features for power users. Super Grok subscribers currently enjoy premium perks such as DeepSearch, real-time data access, and enhanced image generation tools. The upcoming video creation functionality is expected to further enhance the platform's appeal among content creators, storytellers, and digital artists. With this new addition, Grok is poised to become one of the most versatile AI-powered creative platforms available today, continuing to push the envelope in generative AI innovation.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Elon Musk Plans AI-Powered Revival of Vine
Taarek Refaat Elon Musk is reportedly preparing to bring back the once-beloved short-form video platform Vine, but with a futuristic twist, and artificial intelligence at its core. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk hinted at relaunching Vine, the defunct app known for its six-second comedic clips, as part of his broader vision to turn X into an all-encompassing 'everything app.' However, unlike its original standalone form, the new iteration of Vine appears poised to be integrated directly into the X platform, enriched with AI capabilities. We're bringing back Vine, but in AI form — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2025 While Musk has not provided concrete technical details, the reference to 'AI-powered video' has raised speculation that the reboot could go far beyond algorithmic recommendations. Some experts suggest that it may involve fully AI-generated videos, potentially created from text prompts or user inputs, merging entertainment and generative technology in a way not previously seen on social platforms. Fueling this speculation is Musk's recent announcement of 'Imagine,' a project from his AI company xAI that allows users to create creative videos by converting text into motion using advanced generative models. The technology closely parallels what companies like Google have introduced with platforms such as Veo, which turns text into dynamic visual storytelling. In March, X also quietly acquired Hotshot, a startup focused on producing AI-driven animation and video content. The acquisition signaled X's deeper ambitions to embed real-time video generation into its core experience — a move likely aimed at retaining creator interest and competing with platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. The promise of AI-generated short videos has sparked excitement, but also concern. Critics note that generative video tools have been controversial on other platforms, where low-quality or offensive content sometimes floods feeds. With Musk's X platform championing an expansive view of 'free speech,' some experts warn that it could become a chaotic space filled with controversial, algorithmically generated clips lasting just 10 seconds. 'AI-generated content has great potential for creativity, but without robust moderation, it could also amplify harmful stereotypes or misinformation,' said digital ethics researcher Dr. Kira Mahmoud. 'Especially on a platform like X, where oversight is minimal, the risks are real.' Although there's no official launch date or confirmed user interface design, what's clear is that this version of Vine won't resemble the looping video app that defined internet humor in the mid-2010s. Instead, Musk's revival effort appears to be part of a broader attempt to reinvent social media content using generative AI, automation, and monetization. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
