Chinese company UBTech Robotics has introduced a new line of robots, the Uworld U1, which it claims are the first mass-produced hyperrealistic androids indistinguishable from humans. A video showcasing the robots was also released.

Jack Osbourne announced that his father, Ozzy Osbourne, will be brought back as a lifesized AI-powered avatar by tech companies Hyperreal and Proto Hologram, addressing fan backlash by assuring it will be 'tasteful'.

Aline Kuppenheim's hyperrealistic puppets, featured in 'Feos' (Ugly), based on a Mario Benedetti story, dissect the cult of beauty. The work reflects on the rejection of physical differences.

El Mundo provides a review of the current film and theater listings, highlighting the exquisite comedic tone of 'Altas capacidades' as a hyperrealistic farce.

A growing number of artists and creatives are pushing back against the hyperrealism of AI-generated content, embracing homespun and imperfect styles in what they call an 'anti-slop' movement.

An article discusses how the US public sphere, characterized by performative power and alternative truths, reflects Jean Baudrillard's 1986 depiction of reality dissolving into images and hyperreality.

Animal and nature conservationists are raising alarms over the proliferation of hyperrealistic AI-generated videos of animals online, which they fear are leading to misinformation and distorting public understanding of nature.

Images claiming to be from the wedding shoot of South Korean Girls’ Generation group member Tiffany Young and actor Byun Yo-han spread rapidly online – before being confirmed as artificial…

Ozzy Osbourne's family announced a partnership with tech companies Hyperreal and Pronto Hologram to develop a digital AI avatar of the Black Sabbath frontman, aiming for a 'tasteful' representation following initial fan concerns.

Robot dogs with hyperrealistic silicone heads modeled after the likenesses of world-famous personalities - including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol, and Pablo...

Iztapalapa, a borough of Mexico City, is preparing for its annual Stations of the Cross procession on April 3, an event recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, known for its hyperrealistic scenes.

Queens-born Joe Macken’s hyperrealistic model, made with wood, cardboard and glue, is now on view at the Museum of the City of New York In 2003, Joe Macken built a miniature model of a bridge out of popsicle sticks. He wanted it to look like a “hybrid” of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges. Soon after, Macken, who grew up in Middle Village, Queens, moved his family to a small town upstate, more than 160 miles from the city. Macken loaded his bridge on the moving truck. It did not make the trip. “It got destroyed, and I was kind of bummed,” said Macken, who is now 63. “So I figured, let me build something better.” Continue reading...