Located in a corner of central Tokyo, the Extinct Media Museum lives up to its name by showcasing obsolete technology. From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum displays old cameras and telecom equipment, including the oldest exhibit, a 1916 Japanese-made “Lily” still camera. Among the museum’s cluttered shelves, visitors like 59-year-old Mika Matsuda can relive the past with gadgets that were once in everyday use. “It’s fascinating not only for those unfamiliar with these items, but also for those who lived through those times,” said Matsuda. “Seeing these pieces feels like I’m having a flashback…
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Jeff Bezos stated that he does not believe SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will use his close ties with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to undermine his space company Blue Origin, adding that he feels “very optimistic” about the incoming administration’s space agenda. Bezos said, “Elon has been very clear that he’s doing this for the public interest and not for his personal gain. And I take him at face value.” Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, rivals SpaceX in the space industry. He made the comments in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where he was attending the debut launch of Blue Origin’s New…
Apple’s board of directors has urged shareholders to reject a proposal to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This stance contrasts with recent decisions by Meta, McDonald’s, and other companies to withdraw from such programs. The proposal, put forward by the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, called for Apple to terminate its DEI programs to avoid potential legal challenges. The suggestion was framed in light of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling declaring affirmative action in universities unconstitutional. However, Apple’s leadership firmly opposed the proposal, stating, “The proposal is unnecessary as Apple already has…
Barcelona hammered Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era. After Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead, Barcelona responded with five goals. Their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half, but Madrid could not capitalize on their numerical advantage. Following Mbappe’s opener, Lamine Yamal equalized, and Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty to put Barcelona ahead. Raphinha scored a brace, and Alejandro Balde also found the net. Rodrygo Goes pulled one back for Madrid with a free-kick, but they couldn’t get…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted an initial squad of over 20 players to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Sources indicate that the selection committee submitted the list two days ago, adhering to the ICC’s requirement for teams to submit player names one month prior to the event’s start. The Champions Trophy support period begins on February 12. The preliminary squad reportedly includes captain Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Tayyab Tahir, and Irfan Khan Niazi. Other notable names include Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Hasnain, Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Usman Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf.…
India’s powerful and wealthy Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday elected former player and advocate Devajit Saikia as its new president. Saikia, 55, was the only nominee for the top position. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement confirming, “Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI.” Saikia succeeds Jay Shah, who stepped down from the position to become the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed as the BCCI treasurer. Shah’s departure last month to take…
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been appointed as the captain of Bangladesh for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai next month, the cricket board announced on Sunday. Key players, including Liton Das, are missing from the 15-man squad. Former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is also absent from the squad for the one-day international tournament. The Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19, with Bangladesh placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Bangladesh is ranked ninth in the ICC ODI rankings. Their opening match will be against…
Manchester City Captain Kyle Walker has expressed a desire to leave the club, as revealed by Manager Pep Guardiola on Saturday. This news comes at a time when the English Premier League team is going through a challenging period amid charges of alleged financial rule breaches. The 34-year-old defender was not included in City’s squad for their 8-0 FA Cup victory over Salford. “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore options for playing abroad as he approaches the end of his career,” Guardiola said. “In his mind, he would like to explore it, to go to another country, to play…
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, actor Sabeena Farooq took to Instagram to express solidarity with those affected by the disaster. “For the situation in LA, my heart goes out for all the humans and animals affected,” she wrote. Sabeena used the moment to make a poignant comparison, stating, “But somebody just said, imagine the same situation but with thousands of dead bodies around, and no food and help. That’s Gaza for you!” She urged people to feel empathy for human lives without bias, highlighting the ongoing devastation in Palestine and the role of international powers in exacerbating the…
Actor Aubrey Plaza deleted her Instagram account shortly after the tragic death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. Once active, Aubrey’s account is now unavailable, with a search for her profile showing the message, “Sorry, this page isn’t available.” Jeff Baena, 47, was found dead earlier this month at a residence in Los Angeles. Medical examiner records indicate the official cause of death was suicide, with no additional causes or suspicious circumstances noted. Born and raised in Miami, Jeff attended film school at New York University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. He gained recognition…
