FANTASTICS

A new write-up argues that Meta's Muse model performs well at web scraping, drawing attention on developer forums. The author says the model is 'fantastic' for extracting data from web pages, prompting discussion among programmers about using large language models for scraping and data-extraction work instead of traditional parsing tools.

A fan in Spain publicly greeted the rapper Pitbull, thanking him and calling recent news about him fantastic, before wishing him well and sending hugs. The message reflects affection from his Spanish-speaking audience, who often follow the Miami artist's tour announcements and appearances. No further details about the specific news were given in the message itself.

Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri is being praised for a strong drive in a difficult Grand Prix, described as tricky on many fronts, in which he secured a decent points haul. Fans are congratulating the McLaren driver on the result, calling it a fantastic drive given the challenging conditions of the race weekend.

9to5Mac's Overtime episode 084 features Jeff and Fernando discussing the iPhone 18 Pro's camera system, calling it a fantastic pro camera experience. They debate whether the phone can genuinely replace a mirrorless camera for photography and videography work, sharing their excitement about its capabilities and what it means for professional shooters.

An indie developer is recruiting playtesters for a beta roguelike deckbuilder set in a fantastical Brazilian sertão, where the hero is a cat by day and a man by night. The game pairs auto-shooter battles with poetry, and players can sign up online to try it out. Early chatter frames it as a distinctive take on the crowded deckbuilder genre, leaning on Brazilian folklore and unusual storytelling.

CNET has published a review of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, praising the new racing game as a fantastic spiritual successor to the Burnout series set in the Star Wars universe. The review is drawing attention from gamers interested in how the Star Wars brand translates into an arcade-style racing title.

Financial outlets including The Motley Fool and Yahoo Finance are running a story billed as fantastic news for SpaceX stock investors. SpaceX itself is not publicly traded, so exposure typically comes through holdings such as Alphabet or private fund stakes. The reports suggest developments seen as beneficial for those with indirect stakes in Elon Musk's space company, though the specific details driving the optimism are not given in the headlines.

Japanese fans are praising singer and actor Yagi Yusei, calling him the ultimate idol who never fails to delight his fanbase. Yagi, a member of the vocal group FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE who has also branched into acting, continues to draw warm attention from supporters for his performances and fan engagement.

Author Brinda Charry has released a new novel titled 'Hocus Pocus', which presents a reimagined, magical version of Boston. The book is drawing attention following coverage on WBUR, with readers discussing its fresh take on the city through a fantastical lens.

A gamer has finished Baldur's Gate 3 after roughly 100 hours of play and calls it an absolutely fantastic game that deserved its awards. They note the role-playing game is very complex and took considerable time to complete, adding to the widespread praise the title has received since release.

The German electronic project Testbild Musik announced it has remixed the track „Abgrund" for fellow act Risikotoleranz, calling the opportunity fantastic. The act says its version takes a notably harder approach than the original while trying to bring in a new and different layer to the music.