HeyWhatsNew: Apple Releases the World’s First Haptic Trailer and Midjourney to be Sued for Copyright Infringement
Hey there, Heyuppers, it has been a bustling week for tech news, from lawsuits to movie trailers, let’s take a look at everything in the week beginning 09/06/2025.
Google’s Veo 3 Fast Doubles AI Video Speed
Google has launched Veo 3 Fast, a turbocharged version of its AI video tool that creates 720p videos at more than twice the speed of the previous model. Available to both Gemini Pro and Flow Pro users, Veo 3 Fast cuts wait times while letting creators experiment freely. Gemini Pro users get three free AI videos a day, while Flow Pro users can generate clips for just 20 credits each, making it far more affordable than before. The upgrade is part of Google's push to boost its AI infrastructure and reduce bottlenecks as more users jump into video creation.
But it’s not just about speed. Veo 3 Fast lays the groundwork for new features, like voice-prompted video creation and better subtitles, making AI tools even more accessible and creative. While it's limited to 720p and may still fumble on emotional nuance or sarcasm, the low cost and quick turnaround mean creators can easily test wild ideas, iterate, and refine. Think of it as your AI-powered storyboard artist. It’s fast, flexible, and always ready for take two.
Apple’s F1 Movie Trailer Turns Your iPhone Into a Mini Race Car — Literally
Apple’s latest trailer for F1: The Movie brings the action off the screen and into your hands, quite literally. Thanks to clever haptic feedback synced with key race moments, any iPhone running iOS 18.4 or newer will vibrate in time with engine revs, crashes, pit stops, and straightaways. Think of it as the first trailer you can feel, not just watch, like a mashup of Formula 1 and a group chat gone wild. Brad Pitt stars as retired racer Sonny Hayes alongside Damson Idris, with Lewis Hamilton producing, and the movie hits U.S. theaters on June 27.
It’s a fun, gimmicky twist that adds some novelty to traditional trailers, though it might not replace the roar of an actual F1 engine anytime soon. Your phone shakes through the high-speed thrills, but sits oddly quiet during the laundromat scene (missed opportunity, Hollywood). Still, it’s an inventive attempt to make motorsports feel more immersive.
Gaming Without Sight: Ross Minor Isn’t Here to Inspire, He’s Here to Play
Ross Minor lost his vision in a horrific act of violence when he was just eight years old. Today, at 27, he’s a gamer, content creator, and accessibility consultant, but don’t call this an inspirational story. For Minor, gaming isn’t about beating the odds; it’s about leveling the playing field. He’s active on YouTube and Twitch, offering a firsthand look into what gaming can, and should, be like for blind players. While the real world slowly became navigable through touch and sound, many video games remained frustratingly out of reach, especially as titles grew more complex and visual. But games like Left 4 Dead 2 showed him that, with the right design, blind players can not only keep up, they can win.
Minor doesn’t want fame or sympathy. He wants a seat at the table, a job in a game studio where he can help build games with accessibility baked in from the start, not tacked on later. He’s not chasing headlines or special treatment. He’s after a future where games work for everyone, and where he’s not the only blind developer on the team, but just another name in the credits, helping shape the next generation of games. The recognition is nice, he admits, mostly because it proves people are listening. Not as an inspiration, but as someone who simply wants to play and help others do the same.
Disney & Universal Sue AI Giant Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
In a landmark legal move, Disney and Universal have teamed up to sue AI image generator Midjourney, accusing it of widespread copyright infringement. Filed in California federal court, the studios allege that Midjourney trained its AI on their intellectual property and can easily generate unauthorized images of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Star Wars figures, the Minions, Shrek, and more. They describe Midjourney as a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” and seek up to $150,000 per infringed work, potentially totaling over $20 million in damages.
This is the first major lawsuit by Hollywood studios against an AI company, signaling a turning point in the battle over AI and creative rights. While Midjourney hasn’t commented on this case yet, it previously defended its tech by comparing AI training to human inspiration. But Disney and Universal argue this is clear-cut piracy, not innovation. Despite multiple requests to restrict copyrighted content, the studios say Midjourney ignored them, even though the platform filters out violence and nudity. The case could reshape how AI tools interact with copyrighted media and how far creators can go without permission.
Dia Wants to Be Your AI-Powered Browser Buddy
The team behind Arc is back with a bold new idea: Dia, a reimagined browser that puts AI chat at the center of your web experience. Launching in beta for Mac users, Dia looks like a cleaner, sleeker Chrome but with a powerful twist. A built-in chatbot sits in a sidebar, ready to help you summarize, search, organize, and understand anything you're doing online. It sees your tabs, your history, even the websites you’re logged into, and offers context-aware help instantly.
Unlike Arc, which reinvented tab management and browsing workflows, Dia goes straight for mainstream appeal by focusing on what people already use: chat. CEO Josh Miller says Arc was too novel for many users, but talking to AI? That’s now second nature, especially for younger generations. “We think of it less as a browser and more like a computer assistant,” he says. With AI built into the web itself, Dia is betting big on a future where browsing isn’t about navigating alone, it’s about collaborating with your browser.
That’s all for now. Thanks for spending a few minutes geeking out with us. Until next time, stay curious and catch up with us again to find out what’s next.
