US patent office confirms AI can’t hold patents

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains that artificial intelligence systems cannot be named inventors, but humans can use AI tools in the process of creating patented inventions and must disclose if they do. The agency published its latest guidance following a series of “listening” tours to gather public feedback. It states that while … Read more

Dakota Johnson Says Filming ‘The Office’ Finale Was ‘The Worst Time’ in Her Life

Dakota Johnson wasn’t a fan of her time at Dunder Mifflin. The 34-year-old actress had a cameo in the very last episode of The Office, but didn’t enjoy her time on the hit NBC sitcom as much as she expected. “That was honestly the worst time of my life,” Johnson quipped of filming the 2013 … Read more

Get Microsoft Office Professional for Mac or PC for $60 with this deal: Last chance

Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for over 65% off. StackSocial In a subscription-based world, it’s hard to come across an app or software package that you can use for life with just a one-time purchase. Thankfully, Microsoft offers a lifetime license to their well-loved app suite where you can do just that. Right … Read more

‘Mean Girls’ Global Box Office Marches Towards Massive Milestone

The Big Picture Mean Girls, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., has earned an impressive $92.7 million at the global box office, with $26.3 million coming from international markets and $66 million from domestic theaters. The musical version of Mean Girls continues to entertain audiences around the world, with Cady’s rivalry against Regina … Read more

DreamWorks’ New Sequel Makes A 14-Year-Old Box Office Disappointment Even Worse

Summary Megamind’s sequel being released straight to Peacock disappoints fans who hoped for a theatrical release after over a decade of waiting. The original Megamind deserved better in 2010 with its star-studded cast, hilarious jokes, and solid story, but faced tough competition at the box office. While streaming releases can reach a wider audience, it … Read more

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says

CAIRO — Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced. In a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Namibian presidency said Geingob’s medical team at Lady Pohamba Hospital did its best to help him, but Geingob died with his wife, Monica Geingos, and children by his … Read more

Dua Lipa’s Star-Studded Movie ‘Argylle’ Bombs At Box Office

Dua Lipa really stepped out of her comfort zone with her major role in the new movie, “Argylle” … hopefully, she won’t be too discouraged by box office numbers. If you don’t know … “Argylle” centers on an author who writes secret agent novels — and whose life becomes one after her latest book starts … Read more