‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Is Returning To A World The Original Film Predicted And Shaped

Plus, the worst idea for a reality TV show maybe … ever.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /yikes CBS IS REALLY MAKING AN ACTIVISM COMPETITION SERIES, HUH? A new reality series that gives activism the X-Factor treatment is being widely condemned and labeled "truly horrific." Titled The Activist, the show, produced by Global Citizen, is a competition series that is a "first-of-its-kind competition series that will inspire real change." The announcement yesterday went down like a lead balloon, as Twitter users lambasted the concept as "dystopian." In a move that is possibly more tone-deaf than Kendall Jenner's Pepsi activism, the series has stirred up a considerable amount of outrage with a hefty discussion taking place on Twitter. Newsweek /vibes GIVE YOUR RECORD COLLECTION A MODERN SPIN The world can't agree on anything, so it should come as little surprise that even the highest-quality music format is debated. Many audiophiles will tell you for sound quality, nothing beats vinyl. They're purists when it comes to music matters and can't seem to get behind the digital versions. But the truth of the matter is, lossless digital audio is more convenient, streamlined, and can sound pretty incredible, too. Mashable /media 'THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS' IS RETURNING TO A WORLD THE ORIGINAL FILM PREDICTED AND SHAPED Neo and bullets being frozen in mid-air is back. Today, the world got a glimpse of the first trailer for the filmmaker Lana Wachowski's The Matrix Resurrections, and it's a thrilling mirror into a world we already live in. The trailer is deeply referential of the past three Matrix films, all but ensuring die-hard fans will have hours of fun digging through multiple viewings to find the easter eggs. Mic /health MEET THE FIRST WEARABLE TO RELIEVE STRESS AND HELP YOU SLEEP What if your fitness tracker didn't just show you how you're feeling but actively helped you feel better? Meet Apollo Neuro. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists, this wearable helps you recover from stress more quickly. Apollo's silent, gentle vibrations tell your body that it's safe and in control, so you can focus, relax, and sleep through the night. Wear Apollo on your ankle or wrist and use the app to choose the touch therapy you need at that moment. Save 10% when you try it today. [Partner] /interior @jasonorear /tech SMART GLASSES MADE GOOGLE LOOK DUMB. NOW FACEBOOK IS GIVING THEM A TRY. Remember Google Glass, the smart glasses that the Google co-founder Sergey Brin introduced while jumping out of an airplane? That project foundered, with bars in San Francisco at one point barring Glass-wearers — also pejoratively known as "Glassholes" — from entry. Later came Snap's Spectacles, smart glasses that focused more on fashion and the novelty of recording 10-second video clips. That product, too, never really broke through. Now Facebook is aiming to usher in an era when people grow more comfortable sharing their lives digitally, beginning with what is in front of their faces. The New York Times /nostalgia MAKING THE CASE FOR SNAIL MAIL No matter how much technology progresses, there will always be some use case for physical mail. Whether you have to roll over your 401(k), sign an important contract, or simply send your grandmother a birthday card, keeping a generous arsenal of stamps on hand is a must. Introduced by the U.S. Postal Service in 2007, Forever Stamps never expire regardless of how the rate of postage fluctuates over time. You can use them to send standard 1-ounce letters with First Class priority at your own convenience. Use the code BCSTAMP at checkout for a handsome discount on a 100-pack of Forever Stamps today. Until Gone /explore A COMMON FEATURE OF GALAXIES IS CHALLENGING WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSE It's a natural human instinct to want to understand our cosmic surroundings, but the universe doesn't always (or even often) make it easy. For instance, scientists have spent decades building a standard model of cosmology that explains much of the weird phenomena that we see in space, yet many outlier observations still challenge this established framework. Vice /posted @thescottphillips /bites If privacy is a top priority, don't forget about it when you rent a house — hidden cameras are a thing PSA: Finding the right car insurance policy can be simple and hassle-free! Try The Zebra, the marketplace platform that works on your terms Don't let your location deter you from enjoying smoothies, protein shakes, and margaritas THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291