Month: December 2023
-
Doodles Become Art In Real-Time With New AI App Optimized For iPads
Image via Drawww / App Store The Drawww app, soon to be available on iPads, plans to shake up the digital art scene by integrating artificial intelligence into the drawing experience. Compatible with devices boasting Apple’s M1 chip, it turns simple sketches into complex artworks in real-time, appealing to both novices and seasoned artists. […]
December 22, 2023
-
2024 Calendar Downloads To Make Every Day Count In The New Year
Image via McLittle Stock As we prepare to welcome 2024, it’s time to bring some creativity to our daily schedules with unique calendar designs. From retro themes to modern layouts, there’s a calendar for every taste and need. Here’s a roundup of some creative calendar downloads for 2024 that are sure to keep you […]
December 22, 2023
-
Van Gogh’s First Painting Of The Outdoors Greets The Public Eye At The Met
Image via Minnesota Marine Art Museum / Wikimedia Commons (public domain) The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has recently enriched its collection with a remarkable addition: Vincent van Gogh’s Beach at Scheveningen in Calm Weather (1882). This acquisition, part of a transformative holiday gift from Dick Wolf, the executive producer of Law […]
December 22, 2023
-
NASA Reveals Splendid ‘Christmas Tree’ Lighting Up The Milky Way
X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA); Infrared: NASA/NSF/IPAC/CalTech/Univ. of Massachusetts; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare & J.Major. Image via NASA Just in time for the festive season, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has gifted the world a celestial spectacle: an image of NGC 2264, which the space agency fondly dubs […]
December 22, 2023
-
Rediscovered Rembrandt Portraits Might Be The Tiniest In Existence
Image via Rijksmuseum/Olivier Middendorp In a remarkable find, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has unveiled two small portraits by the legendary Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, featuring Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and Jaapgen Caerlsdr. Painted in 1635, these artworks—measuring almost eight inches tall—hold the distinction of being the smallest formal portraits ever created by the Dutch […]
December 22, 2023
-
Levi’s Recreates Dissatisfied Customer’s Jeans From Over A Century Ago For Sale
Image via Levi’s Levi Strauss & Co is weaving a century-old tale into a special edition that tells of its durability, at the same time celebrating the 150th anniversary of the iconic 501 jeans. In 1920, a hard-working Arizona miner named Homer Campbell made an unusual request to Levi Strauss & Co. After wearing his […]
December 22, 2023
-
30 Best Fonts of 2023
-
Apple Scrambles To Make Software Changes To Overcome Apple Watch Ban
Photo 291169208 © Ifeelstock | Dreamstime.com The Apple Watch is ticking! In a race against time, the Cupertino giant is updating its software with the aim of dodging a looming US import ban on its latest Apple Watch models. The abrupt move follows a US International Trade Commission (ITC) decision that found Apple infringed on […]
December 21, 2023
-
Minnesota Unveils New State Flag After Years Of Public Criticism Over Old Design
Image via Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission Minnesota has turned over a new leaf in its visual identity by introducing a fresh state flag, a decision fueled by the need for a design that resonates with 21st-century sensibilities and values. The decision, made by an 11-1 vote by the State Emblems Redesign Committee, welcomes a […]
December 21, 2023
-
Eos Introduces Lotion Lock To Keep Men’s Hands Out Of Viral Product
Image via Mischief @ No Fixed Address Eos is lathering up on security now that men have discovered its Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion, leaving women high and dry from their personal stash. The product already has a cult following, but it’s now getting more attention from a diverse demographic on TikTok after user Kevin White […]
December 21, 2023
-
Mickey Mouse, Tigger, Picassos, And Other Works Enter The Public Domain In 2024
[Click here to view the video in this article] Photo 164168540 © Craig Russell | Dreamstime.com As the clock ticks toward 2024, the world of copyright law braces for a historic moment: the arrival of iconic characters and works, including Disney’s Steamboat Willie, into the public domain on January 1. This year, the beloved […]
December 21, 2023
-
Taters The Cat Obliviously Makes NASA History By Playing With A Laser Dot
Video screenshot via NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has propelled the realm of cat videos and memes to new, interstellar heights by streaming the first ultra-HD video from deep space, with a playful orange tabby cat named Taters stealing the spotlight. This 15-second feline-focused footage, showcasing Taters’ pursuit of a laser pointer dot, […]
December 21, 2023
-
Bill Gates Makes His Predictions For 2024, Expressing High Hopes For AI
Illustration 198696852 © Ahmad Safarudin | Dreamstime.com Bill Gates has given artificial intelligence more than his seal of approval in a new blog post detailing his predictions for 2024 and beyond. Reflecting on the past year, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist drew focus on the dramatic advancements in AI and their potential impacts on […]
December 21, 2023
-
How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development
We may think of web design as a high-tech industry. And it does see its share of new tools and techniques. But its old-school roots are still quite apparent. If you look closely, you’ll find decades-old technology. And it’s not limited to outdated websites. The fingerprints of the past are all over cutting-edge sites as […]
December 21, 2023
-
28K Making Carlos Alcaraz
-
Red Cross Reconstructs ‘Broken Cities’ to Spotlight War Impact In Gaza, Aleppo
Image courtesy of International Committee of the Red Cross In the heart of conflict zones, amid the rubble of war-ravaged cities, lies a story that often goes untold. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) brings these hidden narratives to the forefront with Broken Cities, an immersive 3D experience. Through the lens of 35,000 […]
December 20, 2023
-
iNdulge Yourself With A $1.1K iPhone 15 Pro Max That’s Really A Chocolate Bar
Image via Caviar Got an appetite for sugary sweets instead of, erm, an Apple? Caviar, reputed for its extravagant, over-the-top gadget customizations, might have just the treat for you—the only thing is it’s about the price of an actual iPhone. The brand’s new “iPhone 15 Pro Max” is made entirely of chocolate and covered in […]
December 20, 2023
-
Knorr Seasons Your Look With ‘Bouillon Bag’ Perfect For Stock Cubes
Images via Knorr Knorr is adding a touch of piquancy to your daily getup, and not in a way you’d expect. It’s giving fashionistas some food for thought about the usefulness of it-items with the ‘Mini Bouillon Bag’. You’ve likely seen the recent craze for teeny-tiny handbags, championed by celebrities like Cardi B and Gigi […]
December 20, 2023
-
Coca-Cola Can Optical Illusion Will Have You Seeing Red, Literally
Photo 278091649 © Bigtunaonline | Dreamstime.com Here’s a zesty palate cleanser for the eyes. Akiyoshi Kitaoka, a psychology professor at Ritsumeikan University in Japan who is known for his brain-bending optical illusions, is opening a big can of curiosities with what looks to be red Coca-Cola packaging. In reality, there’s no red in this picture […]
December 20, 2023
-
‘Bakery-Prison’ Forcibly Operated By Slaves Emerges On Pompeii Site
Image via Pompeii Sites More somber news coming in hot from the ancient city of Pompeii nearly 2,000 years on—amid the ruins, archaeologists have unearthed a dual-purpose bakery that also served as a grim prison, hauntingly laying bare the exploitation of humans and animals enslaved under Roman rule. The site, situated in the Regio IX […]
December 20, 2023