Is Coachella meeting fans expectations?

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4 years ago

April 19, 2022

Coachella just completed its first weekend but there’s been mixed opinions about the festival

The world’s largest festival welcomed over 250,000 individuals and featured A-listers including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and more.

General admission fees start upward of $449 USD, so some attendees were disappointed by last-minute cancellations and unfair management by Coachella organisers.

if u didn’t know an iPad Pro is the same price if not more expensive than Coachella tickets
— horsegirl123 (@horsegirl1239) April 18, 2022

Just weeks prior to the festival headliner Kanye West pulled out of Coachella with organisers giving no statement.

The performance was predicted to be one of Kanye’s biggest sets in years and many fans were disappointed that he would no longer be performing.

Coachella organisers were placed under scurtiny as festival-goers critised them for upholding double standards

Mid performance, Japanese singer Joji halted his performance and left his band onstage for nearly ten minutes.

Soon after Joji returned to the stage and attributed leaving to a health condition.

The performance continued, however the live stream was not posted by Coachella.

Fans have since condemmed Coachella organisers for forcing the singer to continue his performance while unwell.

Attendees have accused organisers for being hypocritical as Kanye was allowed to leave the festival.

the whole coachella joji thing is totally heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/KGqUK6LgVZ
— ur favorite ahlunaar (@saydG24) April 18, 2022

i’m genuinely so upset they forced joji to complete the set and then cut his set from the broadcast ??????
— sab / ash? (@honksab) April 18, 2022

i’m like genuinely so sad. i’m not mad at joji for putting his health first (i’m actually so glad he did) but i’m fully mad at coachella for promoting the show with clips to not show it/not notify fans that it was cancelled and won’t be broadcasted
— chaii (@chaii_iced) April 18, 2022

SO KANYE CAN DROP OUT OF COACHELLA LAST SECOND BUT JOJI IS FORCED TO FINISH HIS FULL SET? OKAY
— india (@NIlTROUS) April 18, 2022

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia took over Kanye’s headlining act

Coachella attendees acknowledged the quick replacement for Kanye’s set.

After running 30 minutes late Swedish House Mafia took to the stage first performing EDM and techno tunes.

Soon after The Weekend (Abel Tesfaye) joined them on stage and performed hits including Blinding Lights, a top 10 Billboard hit for 57 consecutive weeks.

Swedish House Mafia now running 30 minutes late. They trying to put the fire out after Doja Cat #Coachella
— Waqas Sheikh (@wsheikh__) April 18, 2022

The Weekend gave a nod to West and sung the verse he did on the rapper’s single “Hurricane.”

Unlike other Coachella performances spruced with a band, dancers and special effects this one was stripped back to the Swedish House Mafia DJ set and The Weeknd on vocals.

The set had one of the largest attendance of the festival and was considered rather experimental.

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia dressed in matching black outfits.

Thank you, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd! I heard sacrifice, blinding lights, Starboy, save your tears, out of time, I feel it coming, which were my favorites during the show. Thank you, Coachella weekend 1! Have a good night! pic.twitter.com/RNpW7aWXCR
— 张丽莎 (@Zhang_lisha) April 18, 2022

The non-traditional act was celebrated among other performances that day including Doja Cat, FINNEAS, Måneskin and more.

Highlights 2022: Day 3, Weekend 1https://t.co/u4XCra2k6z pic.twitter.com/ELxjCPFQxr
— Coachella (@coachella) April 18, 2022

"Thank You"@coachella pic.twitter.com/kaE6QS6Db5
— DukeDumont (@DukeDumont) April 18, 2022

.@coachella epic weekend playing with @flumemusic and the whole family @carolineplz @ToveLo @vincestaples @mayaxcumming ✨ pic.twitter.com/5riiPyukCV
— Beck (@beck) April 18, 2022

Amanda Gunn contributed to this report.

OpenAI prepares first consumer device amid revenue boom

OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.

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15 hours ago

January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.

OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first-ever consumer hardware device in late 2026. The product is expected to be a screenless smart speaker, signalling the tech giant’s move beyond software and into the world of physical devices.

The device comes after OpenAI acquired a promising hardware startup to accelerate development.

The company is also pushing a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, working closely with U.S. manufacturers to secure efficient production of essential components.

Despite the progress, technical hurdles remain, especially around the device’s listening capabilities, which could delay the rollout.

This development comes on the heels of OpenAI reporting an annualised revenue of over $20 billion in 2025, representing a staggering 233% increase from the previous year. The combination of massive revenue growth and expansion into hardware marks a new era for the AI pioneer.

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January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Putin invited to U.S.-led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza amid ceasefire efforts and reconstruction debates.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow will review the details of the invitation before responding. The board has already extended invitations to several world leaders, with some nations confirming their participation.

The proposal has sparked debate because the Trump administration reportedly requires participating nations to pay $1 billion to secure a permanent seat. Putin’s potential involvement also raises concerns, given his ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Denmark boosts Greenland troops as Trump pushes U.S. control, prompting European leaders to seek diplomatic solutions amidst rising tensions.

Denmark has deployed additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump renewed his push for U.S. control of the island, linking the issue to what he claims cost him a Nobel Peace Prize.

The move has raised alarm across Europe, with leaders scrambling to prevent a fresh transatlantic crisis.

Trump has warned of tariffs against countries opposing American control of Greenland, calling the territory vital to U.S. security interests. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has privately raised concerns with Trump, while EU officials assess potential coordinated countermeasures.

Despite the rhetoric, European leaders remain cautious. With U.S. influence deeply embedded in Europe’s defence and security framework, the bloc is keen to avoid further escalation as diplomatic negotiations continue behind the scenes.

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