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Shiv Thakare says he is not doing Khatron Ke Khiladi to overcome his fears

Shiv Thakare has said he will never say no to featuring in reality shows. He has also shared his desire to be a part of big films. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Baseer Ali: Doing fiction series made me more disciplined

Actor-model Baseer Ali credits reality television for giving him exposure and helping him bring out his real self. He finds TV no more demanding than other mediums, and has become more disciplined and responsible since making the transition to television. He is currently playing a parallel lead in Kundali Bhagya and enjoying his acting stint, although he still plans to take part in reality shows. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Get ready for Tim Cook's riskiest move at Apple

One criticism of his successor as chief executive officer, meanwhile, is that he is yet to come up with a bold new idea of his own. Tim Cook, the steady-handed supply chain expert, has instead built on top those existing successes. Even the Apple Watch, which came out almost four years after Jobs death, had the late visionarys input in the development, if not the execution. Key Points

Economic Times

From K-reality, Nayanthara's wedding doc, Netflix looks for ‘unscripted’ success

Netflix has got several unscripted reality shows in the pipeline. From Korean adventure shows to a wedding documentary, there is something for everyone. | Web Series Key Points

Hindustan Times

Ayush Khatri: My earlier days in Mumbai have taught me a lot

Actor-influencer Ayush Khatri believes social media has transformed the lives of artists, allowing them to connect with fans 24/7 and access a wider audience. Khatri wants to explore all genres and is also keen on reality TV shows. He visits his hometown in Uttar Pradesh frequently to see his parents and feel energized. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Why did Love Is Blind's Nick and Danielle slam Bachelor's Nick Viall?

Love Is Blind stars Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl have hit back at former Bachelor Nick Viall for his insensitive comments about... Key Points

Hindustan Times

Exclusive: Meta to lay off employees in metaverse silicon unit on Wednesday

Meta (META.O) is planning to lay off employees on Wednesday in the unit of its metaverse-oriented reality Labs division focused on creating custom silicon, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Key Points

Reuters

Apple AR/VR headset details appear online days ahead of WWDC 2023 event

As per a leakster, Apple AR/VR headset will feature dual 1.41-inch micro OLED displays with 4,000 PPI index and more than 5,000 nits of brightness. Key Points

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Sydney Sweeney starrer HBO’s reality based on true events? Here’s all you may want to know

HBOs reality will be streaming on Max from May 29 and fans are eager to know if the drama is based on real-life incidents. Heres what we know so far. Key Points

Economic Times

What is coming to Netflix this week from November 19 to 25: See the complete list

Netflix expands its line-up with 14 new movies and shows this week from November 19 to 25. Highlights include the reality show Squid Game: The Challenge, premiering November 22, and animated movie Leo on November 21. Other releases feature a Swedish limited series and Love Island USA season 3. Key Points

Economic Times

reality TV star GAZ Beadle announces split from wife Emma McVey

Reality TV star GAZ Beadle has announced the end of his marriage to Emma McVey. The split, which occurred three weeks ago, was amicable and mutually agreed upon. Gary expressed a commitment to maintaining a positive co-parenting dynamic for the sake of their children. Despite the dissolution of their marriage, the couple commemorated their two-year wedding anniversary in July. Fans have praised their commitment to an amicable split and their mutual dedication to their children's well-being. Key Points

Economic Times

Samsung working on Apple Vision Pro-like mixed reality headset but launch may take time

Specifications of the Samsung mixed-reality headset remain unclear, and even the moniker is unknown. Samsung is seemingly working with Chinese display company BOE and its in-house display division to develop the product. Key Points

India Today

Apple Vision Pro: Can it really buck the trend of augmented reality flops?

Apple's new mixed-reality glasses launched with plenty of hype. But history suggests the device might face an uphill battle, says Chris Stokel-Walker. Key Points

BBC

Corporate leaders risk failure if their own data dashboards start lying to them

Losing touch with reality is easy when a business culture allows its information feed to be fudged. Alas, it happens much too often. Key Points

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'Vanderpump Villa' Trailer: Hulu unveils its take on 'Vanderpump Rules' after 'Scandoval'

Hulu has launched the trailer for its upcoming reality show, which promises a host of drama resembling 'Vanderpump Rules'. Here's everything to know about Hulu's next reality show. Key Points

Economic Times

Exclusive: Meta's head of augmented reality software stepping down

Meta's (META.O) head of augmented reality software is stepping down from his role, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Friday, raising questions about the company's progress in developing a custom operating system for its planned AR glasses. Key Points

Reuters

House of Villains cast, streaming details, where to watch, elimination. All you may want to know

House of Villains is streaming on E! and the reality show has strong cast. The show assembles 10 iconic 'villains' from various reality series. Key Points

Economic Times

Byju’s could crash or magically survive, but rest of India’s start-ups must forge a more certain path

For many companies, promised turnaround is usually a couple of years away. The shift of focus from externally funded growth to sustainability will provide a reality check for the sector. Key Points

ThePrint

Mini was asked to ‘create a moment’ between Dharmendra-Hema on Indian Idol

Mini Mathur opened up about the reasons she left the show Indian Idol as a host after six seasons. She shared that reality on the show had become constructed. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Apple gears up for WWDC 2023, sends media invites. Expected to launch AR headset, MacBook Air and more

The keynote is scheduled to commence on June 5th at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT. Simultaneously, a live stream of the event will be available for anyone to watch remotely. Key Points

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Apple Vision Pro review: Mark Zuckerberg finds Meta Quest 3 to be the better product, says 'future isn’t written yet'

In a video, Mark Zuckerberg expressed his preference for Meta Quest 3 over the Apple Vision Pro, citing its better value and overall quality. He acknowledged the Vision Pro's superior screen resolution and eye tracking but emphasized Meta's pursuit of an open model in the virtual reality sector. Key Points

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JioCinema to stream Indian adaptation of ‘Temptation Island’

The dating game show sees several couples agree to live with a group of singles of the opposite sex, in order to test the strength of their relationships. It will be produced by Banijay Asia. Key Points

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Francesca Farago's boyfriend Jesse Sullivan gets death threats for being trans

Francesca Farago recently discussed how dating reality shows are reshaping the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview, she revealed that she had dated a woman on 'Perfect Match' and also told that her boyfriend, Jesse Sullivan, had received death threats for identifying as transgender. Key Points

Hindustan Times

The Truman Show: Has a film ever predicted the future so accurately?

The 1998 Jim Carrey film about a man whose entire life is filmed quickly came to embody a new age of reality television. And, 25 years on, it continues to resonate, writes Emily Maskell. Key Points

BBC

Made In Korea: New K-pop reality series is coming soon! Details here

Made In Korea , the K-pop reality series, is on the making. BBC has acquired the rights, as per reports. Key Points

Economic Times

‘Excited for what’s to come', Apple CEO Tim Cook tweets ahead of WWDC 2023

Apple's WWDC 2023 will kick off tonight at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. Tim Cook will be delivering the keynote address. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang

Sure, the US secretary of transportation has thoughts on building bridges. But infrastructure occupies just a sliver of his voluminous mind. Key Points

WIRED

Raghav Juyal may have earned Rs 1.2 cr fee from Salman Khan-starrer 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'

Raghav Juyal, the 'King of Slow Motion' and former reality show contestant, is said to have earned more than INR 1.2 crore for his role in the Salman Khan-led film 'Kisi Ki Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'. The film, directed by Farhad Samji, earned more than Rs 150 crore within a week of its release. Key Points

Economic Times