The Feed June 16th

Merge 104.8  |  16 June 2026

As more and more companies depend on AI, Pixar says that Toy Story 5 is being made the traditional way. The studio has emphasized that the film’s animation is being crafted by its human creative teams rather than generated by artificial intelligence. The announcement has been welcomed by many fans and artists, who view Pixar’s distinctive animation style as the result of years of human craftsmanship and storytelling expertise.

 

New research suggests that happiness and life satisfaction actually increases with age. It’s not because life suddenly becomes perfect, but because people tend to become more accepting of themselves, less concerned with what others think, and more appreciative of everyday life. Researchers say that some of your happiest years may still be ahead of you.

 

A 60-year-old woman claims she has avoided smiling for more than 40 years in an effort to prevent wrinkles. The British woman says she has consciously limited her facial expressions throughout much of her adult life after becoming concerned about signs of aging. Her approach has attracted worldwide attention and sparked debate about how far we should go to keep their skin looking youthful.