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Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sapien Launches Sapien Squad with Airdrop for Base Communities
First activation begins with Toshi, 50K claimable spots now live TORONTO, May 6, 2025 (Bitwire) -- Sapien, the open protocol connecting human intelligence with AI systems, has launchedSapien Squad, a new campaign on Base to rally some of the network's earliest and most active communities around a shared data foundry powering real-world AI systems. The first activation begins with Toshi, and launched today . A snapshot of the top 100,000 wallets in the Toshi ecosystem, based on recent activity and engagement, was taken. From that group, 50,000 wallets can claim aSapien Squad badgeon a first-come, first-served basis. The badge is an NFT that confirms airdrop eligibility and unlocks access to upcoming quests, mints, and rewards. Claiming is now live at . Minting is free for eligible wallets. Each wallet may only claim one Sapien Squad badge for the Toshi phase. If you've already claimed, you're good - no need to mint again. Sapien Squad brings together aligned communities on Base. Think of it like a MegaZord for decentralized AI: each group contributes its own energy, ethos, and member base to build something greater than the sum of its parts. The result is an open,human-powered data foundry built to make AI more accountable, diverse, and useful. 'Sapien connects real people to the data pipelines that train AI. We're building open infrastructure for one of the most powerful forces in tech, and Base is where that work should live. It's cultural, it's collaborative, and it's home to some of the most based builders out there. We're starting with Toshi and opening the door to more,' said Rowan Stone, co-founder and CEO of Sapien. By integrating with Base, Sapien is showing what becomes possible when data infrastructure is made accessible to everyone. Through collaborative onchain activations, shared quests, token-linked NFTs, and community airdrops, Sapien Squad gives communities new ways to participate, contribute, and earn. This is just the start. More quests, drops, and partner activations are coming soon. About Sapien Sapien is building the first decentralized data foundry, a permissionless protocol enabling enterprises, AI models, and agents to source expert knowledge at scale. By combining onchain technology, reputation systems, and gamification, Sapien aligns incentives to produce high-quality data for AI while empowering contributors globally. Learn more at .
Khaleej Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Top things to do in the country from April 11-13
The weekend is here, so is our guide to the best events and activities happening around the UAE. Here's the list: A new multi-sensory adventure SENSAS, the globally popular multi-sensory adventure from France, has arrived in Dubai, offering a unique 2-hour group experience that challenges all five senses through immersive, often darkened workshops. Ideal for families, friends, and team-building, participants solve tactile puzzles, taste mystery flavours, and navigate laser rooms, all while collecting sensory tokens that support a charitable cause for people with disabilities. Partnered with Fever, SENSAS makes its Dubai debut as a one-of-a-kind experience designed to surprise, connect, and entertain guests of all ages. Celebrate Songkran Festival in Dubai Toshi at the Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai is celebrating Thailand's vibrant Songkran Festival on Sunday, April 13, from 6.30pm to 11pm with a festive evening featuring authentic Thai cuisine. Guests can enjoy a special Thai buffet and à la carte menu featuring live cooking stations serving classics like Tom Yum soup, Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, and traditional desserts. The celebration will also include raffle draws with exciting gift vouchers, all set in Toshi's warm and inviting ambiance. Reservations are required. Stick around and find out Heinz is launching the world's first ad interrupted by a movie, rewarding moviegoers who stay through the end credits with free limited-edition merch and exclusive deals. Until April 11 at Dubai Mall Reel Cinemas, attendees watching Mickey 17, or The Amateur can unlock these giveaways by sticking around after the film ends — making the wait as worth it as their iconic ketchup. Art nights DIFC Art Nights returns for its 19th edition, transforming Gate Village into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and creativity until April 13. Running daily from 5pm to 10pm, the free event features live performances, public art installations, and engaging panel discussions, including a focus on women in art on opening night and talks by Christie's and Dubai Culture on April 11. With contributions from leading voices like Dr Dena Assaf and Arne Everwijn, plus a showcase of everything from pottery to AI-generated art, this four-day cultural extravaganza cements DIFC's role as a significant artistic hub in the UAE. Egyptian-American artist Felukah to perform Dubai gets a chic new addition with the grand opening of GABA on April 12 in Dubai Marina. A serene tea room by day and a vintage glamour speakeasy by night, GABA blends heritage, luxury, and mystery. Its debut will feature a one-night-only live performance by Egyptian-American artist Felukah, known for her genre-blending sound and viral hit Al Wad Kadab. Guests can expect curated Asian teas, GABA-infused wellness blends, crafted beverages, rotating pop-art exhibits, and exclusive events. Entry starts at Dh150 and details will be revealed upon booking. Follow @ for updates. Relax and rejuvenate The Recovery Retreat at Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah offers a luxurious three-hour wellness experience designed to restore and recharge body and mind. Priced at Dh1,600, the retreat includes a 45-minute Reformer Pilates session, 45-minute Detox Dome Therapy using infrared and light technology, and a 90-minute deep-tissue Muscle Recovery Massage. Ideal for those facing stress, fatigue, or an active lifestyle, the retreat takes place in the serene surroundings of Jumeirah Al Qasr. To book, contact mjtalise@ or call 04 366 6818.
The Guardian
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Cottontail review – life lessons are learnt in tender, Beatrix Potter-inspired tale
The curse of Beatrix Potter-associated cinema – from the lamentable Peter Rabbit films to the merely dismal Miss Potter – is lifted, at least temporarily, by the debut feature from Patrick Dickinson, even if his picture's relationship to Potter's work is purely tangential. It was as a child on holiday in Windermere in the 1960s that Akiko (Tae Kimura) was first enchanted by the author's stories. After her death from Alzheimer's, her husband, the novelist and teacher Kenzaburo (Lily Franky), is given a letter written in the early stages of her diagnosis in which she asks him to travel from Tokyo to the Lake District to scatter her ashes in that cherished location. Though he has a strained relationship with their son, Toshi (Ryo Nishikido), Kenzaburo allows him and his family to come along on the emotional expedition, only to feel constrained by the timetable that Toshi imposes. Soon, the old man is off on his own, pedalling around the English countryside without a map. Expanded by Dickinson from his 2013 short film Usagi-san (AKA Mr Rabbit), Cottontail is simultaneously tender and inconsequential, forever reaching for a profundity that remains beyond its grasp. Despite minor difficulties, everything pans out the way one would expect: father and son overcome their problems to become closer; friendships with benevolent strangers are kindled en route (including with a widowed farmer and his daughter, played by real-life father and daughter Ciarán and Aoife Hinds); and Windermere is eventually reached, the camera soaring just as the score does likewise. The film is not without its rewards, mostly found in Andrew Javadji's editing, which allows past and present to flow gently into one another, and in Franky's understated performance as the widower not quite in touch with his family, his feelings or the world at large – but doing his best. Cottontail is in UK and Irish cinemas from 14 February.
