If you enjoy talking with ChatGPT, the experience has become even more natural. OpenAI’s latest voice model can carry on conversations much like a real person. It can continue a discussion after being interrupted, slow down its speech when asked and respond without awkward pauses. One of the biggest improvements…
Justin Bieber, a popular Canadian singer, has been announced as the newest headliner for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what we know about his upcoming performance. FIFA announced that Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and South Korean group BTS, who were revealed as performers earlier.…
Virtual actress Tilly Norwood has landed her first leading role in the feature film «Misaligned.» The project is being developed by British studio Particle 6, which created the digital actress. The filmmakers say that AI specialists will work alongside directors, screenwriters, editors and other film industry professionals on the project.…
The area near the well-known Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region is home to many natural attractions, including a grove of turanga (Asiatic poplar) trees that have survived since the Ice Age. According to travel blogger Dinara Kanzler, the Asiatic poplar is considered one of the most unusual and fascinating…
Virtual taekwondo is emerging as a new competitive discipline that blends traditional martial arts techniques with virtual reality technology, The Associated Press reported. Developed by World Taekwondo and Singapore-based Refract Technologies, the sport places athletes in a digital 3D arena where they compete using VR headsets and motion-tracking sensors attached…
U.S. President Donald Trump has unexpectedly come under the spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kursiv Lifestyle explains how FIFA’s decision following President Trump’s reported call turned into a major scandal. According to The New York Times, FIFA suspended the one-match disqualification of the U.S. national team’s forward Folarin…
Iñaki Godoy, the rising star best known for his role in Netflix’s adaptation of “One Piece,” is set to arrive at Astana Comic Con 2026 as the festival’s guest. Kursiv LifeStyle explains where fans can see the actor. According to event organizers, the Mexican actor will be the second headliner…
Russian rooftoppers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known as Ivan Beerkus, who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to get engaged, were released following their first court hearing in New York City. Nevertheless, the criminal case against the couple is still underway. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how the…
Nine-year-old Kaisar Akhmetov has unexpectedly become a social media sensation in Kazakhstan after posting a humorous video about undergoing emergency surgery for testicular torsion. The clip has attracted more than 8 million views and 375,000 likes. A painful ordeal told with humor In the video, Kaisar calmly recounts how he…
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will discontinue physical releases of new PlayStation games. Starting in January 2028, all new titles will be available exclusively in digital format. Games will be available for purchase through the PlayStation Store or via digital codes sold by retailers. As a result, 2027 will be…
Russian rooftoppers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbed to the top of one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers, the Empire State Building in New York. At a height of 443 meters, the couple unfurled a banner bearing a quote about love and peace and then got engaged. Atop the…
Louis Vuitton continues to surprise luxury connoisseurs with unusual items in its catalog. The brand unveiled its version of a professional road bike. Kursiv LifeStyle explains the collaboration’s features and price. The premium bicycle, created in collaboration with legendary Italian bicycle manufacturer Pinarello, was unveiled at the Spring-Summer 2027 Show…
Emergency officials are urging Almaty residents and visitors to avoid hiking in the mountains. Frequent rainfall has increased the risk of mudflows. Kursiv LifeStyle found out which popular hiking trail was shown with a roaring, swollen river. “The risk of mudflow formation in the Kishi Almaty River basin will remain…
Musician, director and retro technology enthusiast Chris Graue proved that even a camera accessory for an old handheld game console can shoot space. At the Mount Wilson Observatory in California, he photographed Jupiter using a Nintendo Game Boy paired with the Game Boy Camera, which was first released in 1998.…
Almaty akimat has announced new projects aimed at attracting tourists to the mountains. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the attractions planned for the city. Galiya Tokseitova, head of Almaty’s tourism department, said that the Old Japanese Road, a popular destination for both locals and tourists, will be renovated. The…
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka made a striking entrance at Wimbledon, wearing a full-length white kimono ahead of her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot in a tribute to her heritage that still adhered to the tournament’s strict all-white dress code, Euronews reported. The kimono, embroidered with cranes and cherry blossoms,…
Although Grand Theft Auto VI is still about five months from release, the game is already being credited with a record-breaking milestone. According to media reports citing industry insiders, more than 39 million copies have been preordered worldwide, generating more than $3 billion in revenue for Rockstar Games. Costs reportedly…
A villa in Italy owned by the family of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli has been robbed. According to preliminary estimates, thieves stole jewelry, luxury watches, cash and designer handbags worth nearly €500,000. The burglary took place in the resort town of Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany. The villa was unoccupied at…
There are several adult ballet studios in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Around the world, practicing ballet not as a professional pursuit but as a form of fitness two or three times a week has become increasingly popular. Kursiv LifeStyle visited one of Almaty’s studios to learn how classes are structured and what…
Inkuzart, a Tashkent-based street artist often referred to as the «Uzbek Banksy,» has unveiled a new work that transforms drug advertising into a social statement. The art project was dedicated to the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on June 26. As a real artist, Inkuzart deliberately…
Morning coffee is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers in Kazakhstan, although global coffee prices decline. Coffee prices in Kazakhstan were 26.3% higher in May 2026 than a year earlier, according to EnergyProm. Data from Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics show that prices have been climbing steadily since the summer of…
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has unveiled an unusual soft robot that moves like a caterpillar. Scientists believe that, in the future, this tiny device could inspect sewer pipes and even help explore Mars. The robot, just three centimeters long, is made entirely of soft materials and has no…
A new beachwear trend has gone viral on social media: men’s burkinis. The one-piece swimsuits are being promoted as offering protection from intense sun exposure and, in some marketing claims, unwanted attention on the beach. What a burkini is A burkini is a modest, full-coverage swimsuit typically consisting of a…
VkusVill, a Russian health-food retail chain founded in 2009, is closing all its stores in Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the brand is leaving the market and where customers can still purchase its products. The company announced the closure on social media. All four stores will cease operations on Aug.…
