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Replit Announces vibecon, its First Creative Conference where Code meets Culture in New York, June 17-18

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3 months ago

May 12, 2026

Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze, media artist Refik Anadol, advocate Reshma Saujani, AR creator Paige Piskin, digital artist GMUNK, Emmy-winning motion designer Gryun Kim, and the legendary Rhizome’s 7×7 among the names confirmed

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Replit, the AI software creation platform used by more than 50 million people, today announced a first-of-its kind AI conference where code, creativity and culture intersect. The event brings together artists, filmmakers, designers, founders, technologists and curious newcomers to a playground to explore code as the next creative medium.

Taking place June 17–18 at Canyon on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the inaugural vibecon will bring together an eclectic group of pioneering creators turning software into apps, installations, films, tools, performances, visual systems and interactive experiences that would have been out of reach for most a year ago. For two days, vibecon will be alive with people who no longer draw a line between code and craft. The conference will feature live talks, interactive installations, hands-on workshops, art exhibits and performances designed to show what becomes possible when creators can move from idea to output without losing momentum.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze, the creative brain behind Her, Being John Malkovich, and iconic music videos for everyone from Beastie Boys to Björk. A boundary dissolving storyteller who’s spent decades making machines feel human and humans feel surreal. Spike will be in conversation with Replit CEO, Amjad Masad, on June 17.

Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol, a pioneer at the intersection of AI, data and architecture, will also take the stage with Replit President and Head of AI Michele Catasta. Anadol is also the co-founder of Dataland, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI art, opening in Los Angeles.

“When we founded Replit 10 years ago, I wanted it to be the platform where creatives could build anything they wanted without learning to code,” said Haya Odeh, co-founder and head of design at Replit. “This summer’s vibecon is the culmination of that idea we had so many years ago – a space where creativity meets code building moments that inspire you, leave you in awe, and make your imagination go wild. Code truly is the new Creative”

Jonze and Anadol are joined by a host of creators on stage and around the event including.

Reshma Saujani Founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, executive producer of No Country for Mothers, and TIME’s Women of the Year 2026. Her TED talk “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” has 54 million views and her decade-long fight for women’s economic empowerment from childcare, to paid leave, to equal pay, has made her one of the defining activist voices of her generation.

Paige Piskin, one of today’s most prolific AR creators, who has generated more than 400 billion impressions through effects and campaigns for Netflix, Coldplay and major beauty brands. Named a “legend” by VICE and an artistic “master” by Meta, Piskin will talk about how AR has changed what audiences feel when they look at a screen.

GMUNK, digital artist and director, whose psychedelic and atmospheric work spans installations, music videos, title sequences, immersive film and the iconic Windows 10 wallpaper seen by billions of people, will take over the main stage for a talk on switching artistic media in pursuit of creative discomfort.

vibecon will also bring Rhizome’s 7×7 to the stage. The long-running art and technology series pairs artists and technologists to create new work together. It is also the program through which Kevin McCoy developed Quantum, widely regarded as the first NFT artwork.

Vibecon will also feature Lucas Gelfond, the software engineer and writer reimagining the full stack of storytelling at A24 Labs; Karyn Nakamura, the Tokyo-born, MIT-trained artist and engineer probing the hidden infrastructures of perception; Debit, the composer, producer and DJ whose research-driven records and site-specific works have reached the Whitney and the Venice Biennale; and Saarim Zaman, the Dhaka-raised creative technologist and co-founder of ITM, building at the edges of culture and code.

Beyond the stage, vibecon’s installations and workshops will immerse attendees into new worlds they never thought possible.Tigris Li, artist, creative technologist and co-founder of consumer electronics company LYCHEE, is curating a real-time perfume experience that turns memories and AI conversations into a bespoke fragrance on site. LA-born new media artist Nate Mohler, founder of Projekt Blank, will lead a workshop and installation blending AI, memory and urban landscape. Artist Kyle McDonald, who works across machine learning, computer vision and social technology, will debut a new interactive installation that invites attendees to get weird with code.

Focusing on craft, create and connect, the event will feature four distinct zones of engagement:

Main Stage: A main platform for high-velocity talks, keynotes, and performances.The Forum + The Lab: An intimate space for hands-on sessions, live demos, and deep-dive discussion.Installations: Across the entire floor, AI powered art exhibits available for viewing.Event Details Dates: June 17–18, 2026Time: June 17: 11:00 AM – 7pm PM + June 18 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Canyon, 145 Delancy St, NYCTickets: vibecon.ai.

For more information, contact press@replit.com

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Building the Ultimate Gaming Experience, Omniverse Upgrade: Dodge Brings the Viper ACR to Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Technic

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26 minutes ago

August 1, 2026

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dodge, LEGO and Microsoft have come together to create a unique experience for gamers and car enthusiasts on Forza Horizon 6, featuring the legendary 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. The Dodge Viper takes center stage across digital and physical experiences with a LEGO Technic liveried Viper ACR available in-game for Forza Horizon 6 and a LEGO Technic Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car #42234 available worldwide.

“Working with Forza Horizon and LEGO is an exciting opportunity to bring the Dodge brand to fans in a completely new way,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “From the adrenaline rush of virtual high-performance driving to the creativity of building iconic Dodge vehicles with LEGO bricks, we’re connecting enthusiasts with our performance heritage through experiences that are built to inspire the next generation of muscle-car fans.”

Starting today, August 1, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, with exclusive LEGO Technic livery, is available for players to download online in Forza Horizon 6, giving gamers immediate access to this collector vehicle-exclusive livery. The 2016 Viper ACR features a hand-built 8.4-liter V-10 engine with 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. The LEGO Technic Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car is available online and at LEGO retailers globally.

Whether it’s competing on the tracks in-game or assembling the LEGO Technic model piece by piece, fans can now experience one of Dodge’s most recognizable vehicles.

Dodge Viper ACR
The Viper ACR was introduced for the 1999 model year, following as the second-generation from the Dodge Viper GTS. ACR, an acronym for American Club Racer, was created to be an aerodynamic monster. Over multiple generations, the ACR was engineered to maximize capability, creating a reputation of aggressive aerodynamics and record-setting performance.

Dodge Viper ACR models combined the Viper’s massive V-10 power with advanced racing suspension. Considered by some as the “ultimate Viper,” the Dodge Viper ACR set records at six racetracks in North America, including Laguana Saca, Sonoma Raceway and Virginia International Speedway. Famous for its side-mounted exhaust pipes, the Dodge Viper ACR is known as one of the most capable track-focused American cars ever produced and stands as a symbol of American performance engineering.

Dodge
For 112 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Today, that legacy roars louder than ever in the lineup of Dodge, America’s performance brand.

The Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup features:

SIXPACK-powered 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T with the most standard horsepower of any muscle car550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine – the most powerful Hurricane engine in productionQuickest and most powerful AWD muscle car in the all-electric 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack

Every Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers two-door coupe or four-door sedan configurations – because with performance comes choice.

The Dodge lineup is also fueled by the most powerful gas SUV ever, the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by the legendary supercharged HEMI V-8 engine. The Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak breaks free from convention with the three-row SUV, unlocking more than 14 million potential customization combinations. The Dodge Durango R/T 392 delivers the most horsepower per dollar for a gas SUV, and the 360-horsepower 5.7-liter Durango GT HEMI AWD remains the most affordable AWD V-8 in the industry.

The purchase of a SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona Scat Pack or Durango SRT Hellcat model includes one day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School, the official Dodge//SRT high-performance driving school.

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Jerry Garcia’s Rare Original Art Book Returns to Print for His Birthday

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2 hours ago

August 1, 2026

Terrapin Stationers and Jerry Garcia Music Arts team up to rerelease J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches, the rare original collection.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Jerry Garcia’s birthday, Jerry Garcia Music Arts has partnered with Ted Harrington and his company, Terrapin Stationers , to rerelease Jerry’s acclaimed art book, J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches, originally printed in 1992.

While best known globally as the legendary lead vocalist and guitarist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was just as accomplished and passionate as a visual artist as he was a musician. Today, his visual works continue to be celebrated, appearing in gallery exhibits and museums worldwide.

The book contains a deeply personal dedication from Jerry to his wife:

“For Manasha, with love, Jerry.”

This connection is reflected in the history of his artistic journey. “In 1987, while reviewing edits for the So Far video,” notes Ted Harrington of Terrapin Stationers, “Jerry shared a whimsical sketch with Manasha. She was amazed by his visual artistry and encouraged him to sign his work. That simple suggestion inspired Jerry to begin signing his art and carrying sketchbooks on every tour from that day forward.”

At home, Jerry found a quiet sanctuary within the family art room, where he would paint and draw daily. Manasha and his daughter, Keelin, would often join him for fun drawing sessions.

“I loved painting and drawing with my father,” said Keelin Garcia. “It is touching to know his art continues to bring so much joy to others today.”

Reflecting on those moments, Manasha Garcia shared, “After a busy concert tour, our home was a sanctuary for Jerry; the studio was a place where he could just relax with his visual art, and an acoustic guitar.”

The rerelease of J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches honors this cherished aspect of Garcia’s legacy, offering fans and art collectors a deeper look into the mind of a visionary.

To purchase the book and explore the collection, visit the RetroActv website today.

About Jerry Garcia Music Arts

Jerry Garcia Music Arts is a mission-based arts and cultural organization inspired by musician, artist, and visionary Jerry Garcia. The company is receptive to partnerships with creatives of like mind.

About Terrapin Stationers

Terrapin Stationers , founded by producer Ted Harrington, is a division of GHP Media. The company provides creative consulting and printing services for a diverse range of clients across the fashion, music, and entertainment industries.

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Mitgo Ventures Launches Publisher Investment Program

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3 hours ago

August 1, 2026

NECKARSULM, Germany, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mitgo Ventures isn’t a bank. It isn’t a generic VC fund that discovered “affiliate marketing” last year. It’s the investment arm of the same Mitgo Group that built one of the leading global partner networks, Admitad. Through the Publisher Investment Program publishers can get direct access to the people who built a $300M+ annual revenue affiliate business.

Mitgo’s mentors have a unique expertise in performance field:

20 years in performance marketing400+ business ideas tested30+ businesses still running40+ startups built from scratch25+ venture deals closed5 acquisitions

These are the people who will be looking at publisher’s business — and they’ve seen every version of it before. Not a course, not a playbook, not a Notion doc. Real conversations with founders who’ve made the same mistakes a publisher is about to make — and figured out how to avoid them.

The Mitgo ecosystem opens up to every participant of the Pubisher Investment Program. Investors, advertisers, portfolio companies — new clients and partners start appearing swiftly. These are connections that take most publishers years to build, if ever.

Requirements are simple. A publisher needs to be working on (or open to) the CPA model, operating in the US, Europe, MENA, LatAm, or APAC, and generating at least $1,000/month consistently over the last three months. Cashback site, coupon platform, deal aggregator, content publisher — if a business earns real affiliate revenue, it’s likely exactly who Mitgo is looking for.

The publisher starts with the application — it takes one minute to fill. Then the applicant has a conversation with an investment manager, no pitch deck required. Then negotiate the terms and sign the deal.

When the deal closes, Mitgo makes noise about it. Publisher’s name reaches investors and advertisers who are actively looking for similar publishers. That kind of visibility is usually not for sale. And through all of it — Mitgo’s founders and top management are personally in the publisher’s corner.

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