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Business Recorder
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
‘The Matrix is everywhere': cinema bets on immersion
INGLEWOOD: In a Los Angeles theater, a trench coat-wearing Neo bends backwards to dodge bullets that spiral over the viewer's head, as the sound of gunfire erupts from everywhere. This new immersive experience is designed to be a red pill moment that will get film fans off their couches at a time when the movie industry is desperate to bring back audiences. Cosm, which has venues in Los Angeles and Dallas, is launching its dome-style screen and 3D sets in June with a 'shared reality' version of 'The Matrix,' the cult 1999 film starring Keanu Reeves as a man who suddenly learns his world is a fiction. 'We believe the future will be more immersive and more experiential,' said Cosm president Jeb Terry at a recent preview screening. 'It's trying to create an additive, a new experience, ideally non-cannibalistic, so that the industry can continue to thrive across all formats.' Cinema audiences were already dwindling when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, shuttering theaters at a time when streaming was exploding. With ever bigger and better TVs available for the home, the challenge for theater owners is to offer something that movie buffs cannot get in their living room. Prestige projects like Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' or Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' increasingly opt for the huge screens and superior film quality of IMAX. But Cosm and other projects like it want to go one step further, collaborating with designers who have worked with Cirque du Soleil to create an environment in which the viewer feels like they are inside the film. Nintendo aims to match Switch success with new console For filmmakers, it's all about how you place the cameras and where you capture the sound, said Jay Rinsky, founder of Little Cinema, a creative studio specializing in immersive experiences. 'We create sets like the Parisian opera, let the movie be the singer, follow the tone, highlight the emotions… through light, through production design, through 3D environments,' he said. The approach, he said, felt particularly well suited to 'The Matrix,' which he called 'a masterpiece of cinema, but done as a rectangle.' For the uninitiated: Reeves's Neo is a computer hacker who starts poking around in a life that doesn't quite seem to fit. A mysterious Laurence Fishburne offers him a blue pill that will leave him where he is, or a red pill that will show him he is a slave whose body is being farmed by AI machines while his conscious lives in a computer simulation. There follows much gunfire, lots of martial arts and some mysticism, along with a romance between Neo and Trinity, played by the leather-clad Carrie-Anne Moss. 'The Matrix' in shared reality kicks off with a choice of cocktails – blue or red, of course – which are consumed as the audience sits surrounded by high-definition screens. Shifting perspectives place the viewer inside Neo's office cubicle, or seemingly in peril. 'They're sometimes inside the character's head,' said Rinsky. 'The world changes as you look up and down for trucks coming at you.' The result impressed those who were at the preview screening. 'It just did feel like an experience,' influencer Vince Rossi told AFP. 'It felt like you're at a theme park for a movie almost.'
AsiaOne
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
PHV drivers rally to raise funds after Grab driver dies suddenly, leaving behind 2 children, Singapore News
Several private-hire vehicle (PHV) drivers are rallying to raise funds for the family a Grab driver who died suddenly from a stroke, leaving behind two teenage children. Gavin Neo, a 49-year-old single father, died on Thursday (May 29), according to an obituary notice shared within a Facebook group for PHV drivers. According to user Lambo Lee who first made the announcement, Neo had suffered a stroke on Tuesday, two days before his death. In their posts, several other drivers also appealed for donations to the family, affirming Neo's hardworking personality and dedication to his children as the sole breadwinner. 'It's for my kids and their future' Neo was also known to work up to 16 hours daily, drinking three cans of Red Bull just to stay awake, according to Lee. After working through the night, he would then rush home to send his daughter to school before sleeping and repeating the cycle. "Gavin was a humble and down-to-earth guy, [who] always shares his experience with his peers and newer drivers in the same trade," wrote Facebook user Bryan Ang, another friend of Neo's. Ang also shared a personal anecdote where he would sometimes ask Neo why he always opted for the cheapest meal — a $3.80 plate of chicken rice. "It's for my kids and their future," Neo would say, spending frugally so that he could support his children as much as possible, shared Ang. Wrote another driver: "He has two kids, he is someone that doesn't spend on himself, he doesn't buy branded [goods] or eat expensive food. He doesn't drink or gamble, all his money goes to his kids." Neo's long hours earned him a four-star rating and a Diamond Tier on Grab, which is only awarded to the top 10 per cent of drivers on the platform who complete up to 2,000 trips every three months — an average of 22 trips a day — according to a driver whom Shin Min Daily News spoke to. Not covered by insurance Neo was not a member of the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA), according to Kelvin Lam, a fellow PHV driver who also vouched for Neo's tireless work ethic in a lengthy Facebook post. Without the insurance coverage that is offered to members, he is "not entitled for the additional $40k death support which may help to tide the family in this difficult time", Lam added. He appealed to netizens to send donations to Neo's family "to help his children tide over a few years more till adulthood". "If you can afford, a simple token, crowdfunding is ongoing now, can PayNow however big or small an amount, every drop helps make the ocean," he said. Family still in shock Neo's family is still struggling to come to terms with his sudden death, according to his sister who spoke to Shin Min at the wake. She attested that her brother worked long hours every day to provide for his two children. While she was surprised by the outpouring of support online, she also expressed gratitude for the concern shown. "We appreciate it and hope everyone can give our family some space," she told Shin Min. [[nid:717685]]
France 24
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
'The Matrix is everywhere': cinema bets on immersion
This new immersive experience is designed to be a red pill moment that will get film fans off their couches at a time when the movie industry is desperate to bring back audiences. Cosm, which has venues in Los Angeles and Dallas, is launching its dome-style screen and 3D sets in June with a "shared reality" version of "The Matrix," the cult 1999 film starring Keanu Reeves as a man who suddenly learns his world is a fiction. "We believe the future will be more immersive and more experiential," said Cosm president Jeb Terry at a recent preview screening. "It's trying to create an additive, a new experience, ideally non-cannibalistic, so that the industry can continue to thrive across all formats." Cinema audiences were already dwindling when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, shuttering theaters at a time when streaming was exploding. With ever bigger and better TVs available for the home, the challenge for theater owners is to offer something that movie buffs cannot get in their living room. Prestige projects like Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning" or Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" increasingly opt for the huge screens and superior film quality of IMAX. But Cosm and other projects like it want to go one step further, collaborating with designers who have worked with Cirque du Soleil to create an environment in which the viewer feels like they are inside the film. For filmmakers, it's all about how you place the cameras and where you capture the sound, said Jay Rinsky, founder of Little Cinema, a creative studio specializing in immersive experiences. "We create sets like the Parisian opera, let the movie be the singer, follow the tone, highlight the emotions... through light, through production design, through 3D environments," he said. The approach, he said, felt particularly well suited to "The Matrix," which he called "a masterpiece of cinema, but done as a rectangle." For the uninitiated: Reeves's Neo is a computer hacker who starts poking around in a life that doesn't quite seem to fit. A mysterious Laurence Fishburne offers him a blue pill that will leave him where he is, or a red pill that will show him he is a slave whose body is being farmed by AI machines while his conscious lives in a computer simulation. There follows much gunfire, lots of martial arts and some mysticism, along with a romance between Neo and Trinity, played by the leather-clad Carrie-Anne Moss. "The Matrix" in shared reality kicks off with a choice of cocktails -- blue or red, of course -- which are consumed as the audience sits surrounded by high-definition screens. Shifting perspectives place the viewer inside Neo's office cubicle, or seemingly in peril. "They're sometimes inside the character's head," said Rinsky. "The world changes as you look up and down for trucks coming at you." The result impressed those who were at the preview screening.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Introducing Norton Neo: The Browser Ahead of You
From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome: 30 Years of Browser Evolution Thirty years ago, Netscape went public and helped launch the internet era. Its browser, Netscape Navigator, led the way and laid the foundation for how billions of people would access the web. As the internet grew, so did the competition. Internet Explorer soon surged ahead, at one point holding over 90% of the market share and becoming the default gateway to the online world. But as applications became more dynamic and interactive (with digital platforms like Gmail, Facebook and Google Maps), IE struggled to keep up. These apps ran slowly and fell short of expectations. Then, Chrome emerged. It wasn't just incrementally better; it delivered 10 times the leap in performance for JavaScript-heavy applications. The improvement was undeniable. What seemed impossible — taking market share from IE — became inevitable, simply because Chrome made life 10 times better for the new internet experience. Fast forward to 2024, I joined Gen with a clear vision: Generative AI will redefine how consumers enter the digital world. Fittingly, my team has been working in the same office building where Netscape Navigator team made history, and it's here that we're carrying the torch to re-invent the browser for the AI era. Browsers Were Due for a Revolution. This is it. Today, we face a new, equally urgent pain point. The internet is no longer only a collection of websites. It's a fragmented universe of emails, documents, messages, meetings, tabs and cloud and web services scattered across tabs and accounts. We're drowning in information and switching contexts all day, yet struggling to get to what really matters fast. We don't need more information. We need fewer barriers. Less friction. Less cognitive overhead. More clarity. More outcomes. It's time for a new leap. Introducing Norton Neo That leap begins with Norton Neo — the world's first Safe AI-native browser. Norton Neo is built for a world where information is abundant, but focus is scarce. Where apps multiply, but time doesn't. With Neo, AI works seamlessly within your browser — no app switching, no tab overload. Just a proactive assistant powered by ChatGPT-level intelligence you can trust. Neo doesn't just respond — it anticipates. Today's launch is more than a new product. It's a statement: That the browser, one of the most-used apps on every computer — is overdue for reinvention, and that meaningful innovation can come from an S&P 500 company like Gen. Our goal here is simple: to build technology that helps people live more freely and confidently online. During this early access phase of Norton Neo, we're excited to hear what people think — your feedback will help shape what Neo becomes. We're listening, we're learning and we're focused on creating a smarter, safer digital world for everyone. This is just the beginning — not only of a new product, but a new category. Here's what you can expect with Norton Neo in the future. A New Vision for the Way We Browse 1. AI-Native: Empowering You Behind the Scenes Most AI tools today feel disjointed. You jump between apps. You paste prompts. You reword questions. Neo plans to change that. Neo will bring you the intelligence of ChatGPT — but no heavy prompts, no friction, no effort. It works in the background, offering proactive support when you need it. 2. Reinventing Search: A Browser That Connects Your Entire Digital World The traditional browser searched the public web. The new browser searches and helps manage your entire digital world. Looking for a document you saw last week? Neo retrieves it. Need a meeting summary? It's already parsed and ready to go. Why leave the tab open when your AI can remember and find everything for you? Why juggle 100 tabs like it's still the last decade? This isn't just about finding faster as Google Chrome has been doing it for more than a decade. It's about discovering smarter. Neo turns chaos into clarity by being more proactive and more personalized. 3. More Than a Browser but a Doer The next browser isn't a tool. It's a partner, an agent or a personal assistant. It can take action, finish tasks and bring you clarity. The more capable your AI, the more powerful your experience. Need to cancel a reservation, send a follow-up email or fill out a form? Neo handles it or prepares for you. From routine tasks to complex decisions, it's the browser that works with you — quietly, intelligently and safely. It's not just faster browsing; it's smarter living. 4. Built-in Protection from the Start Neo is built on Chromium, so it works with the extensions you already rely on. But what makes it different is what's built in: always-on protection, free ad blocking and trusted safe browsing — all powered by Norton's decades of security expertise. As AI becomes more powerful, trust matters more than ever for everyday people like you and me. That's why Neo brings intelligence to your browser with protection built in from the very start. Backed by a brand known for putting people first, Neo is designed to help you explore what's next with confidence. You don't have to trade intelligence for security or speed for peace of mind. With Neo, smart is secure and your protection is always on. A Paradigm Shift in the Making Just like Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome defined their generations, Norton Neo is here to define the next one. This isn't about another upgrade. This is about a complete reinvention of how you live and work online. A shift from reactive browsing to anticipatory companionship. From clutter and fragmentation to clarity and flow. From Information to Intelligence to Outcome. It's about breaking down the barriers between you and your potential. It's about trust, intelligence, simplicity — and yes, a little bit of magic. The age of reactive browsing is ending. The age of the browser ahead of you is just beginning. Learn more about the First Safe AI-native Browser here: Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Gen Digital Inc.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Neo Performance Materials Hosts Prime Minister of Estonia at the New Permanent Magnet Facility in Narva
TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Neo Performance Materials Inc. (" Neo") (TSX: NEO) welcomed the Prime Minister of Estonia to its new European magnet facility in Narva. The Prime Minister was received by Greg Kroll, Neo's EVP for Magnequench, and the team responsible for equipment commissioning and overseeing production for our automotive customers. Neo will host an opening ceremony in September 2025, with the employees who have led this project, customers, government leaders from across the EU, senior diplomats from supply chain partner countries, investors, and media. Prime Minister Kristen Michal wrote on his social media: " We will make decisions that will help Estonia be a country with convenient business operations, few restrictions and a competitive tax system, where the industries of the future can be built. Neo Performance Materials is a good example of where we are heading. Neo Performance Materials is very ambitious and positive, I wish you much success and great ideas for the future!" Neo's EVP for Magnequench, Greg Kroll, said: "The Prime Minister's early visit symbolizes the importance of Neo's establishment of an integrated rare earth separation and magnetics hub in Estonia for European automotive and renewable energy supply chains. We also welcome the commitment to continue partnering with the government to unlock more opportunities and remove barriers for Neo's accelerated growth plan." On time and on budget, Neo continues to achieve significant milestones in the global expansion of its magnetics capabilities. In Phase 1 of its facility expansion, Neo successfully executed a multi-stage production process—from raw materials to final assembly—to deliver a high-performance magnet tailored for a specific traction motor platform. Phases 2 and 3 will continue Neo's growth with expanded and new facilities in Estonia and elsewhere, highlighting Neo's advanced technical and operational strength, driven by a deeply experienced global team. Leveraging over 30 years of rare earth magnetics expertise and cutting-edge lab capabilities, Neo's new facility in Estonia marks a critical step forward in one of the most strategically crucial permanent magnet projects in Europe and globally. This strategy aims to scale magnet manufacturing across Europe and beyond, advancing Neo's mission to build resilient, parallel global supply chains for rare earth magnetics and other critical materials, serving rapidly accelerating markets. About Neo Performance Materials Neo manufactures the building blocks of many modern technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Neo's advanced industrial materials – magnetic powders, rare earth magnets, magnetic assemblies, specialty chemicals, metals, and alloys – are critical to the performance of many everyday products and emerging technologies. Neo's products fast-forward technologies for the net-zero transition. The business of Neo is organized along three segments: Magnequench, Chemicals & Oxides and Rare Metals. Neo is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; with corporate offices in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States; Singapore; and Beijing, China. Neo has a global platform that includes manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Estonia, Germany, Thailand and the United Kingdom, as well as a dedicated research and development centre in Singapore. For more information, please visit Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the completion of construction and commissioning and launch of operations of the facility in Narva; integration of operations of the new facility in Narva, Estonia and Neo's rare earth separation facility in Sillamäe, Estonia; and other matters relating thereto. In making the forward-looking information in this news release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on its current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Although the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking information in this release is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. There are many risk factors associated with the negotiation and drafting of a definitive offtake agreement and the terms and conditions of such agreement. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company, including but not limited to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the Transaction, including the risks of a material adverse change to the Company's assets or revenues, or risks of unknown liabilities that may arise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on Neo, investors should review Neo's continuous disclosure filings that are available under Neo's profile at SOURCE Neo Performance Materials, Inc.
