Month: February 2024

There is certainly no shortage of excellent WordPress themes you can select from to help you create an engaging and high performing website. Finding the best one for the job would most certainly be a challenge as there are literally thousands of great WordPress themes available plus you’ll have to define just what the makeup […]

February 10, 2024

20 years ago, one of the biggest conferencing apps known as Skype was born. CAPTCHA saw steadfast adoption and had everyone questioning their R3AD%N6 skills. Social media knocked down barriers of all forms and gave us insight into one another’s every thought. Many advancements from then are ubiquitous today, part of the digital bloodstream. But […]

February 10, 2024

Image courtesy of Monotype Monotype has unveiled its latest annual Type Trends Report, with a symphony of typefaces awaiting in the wings of 2024. Curated by the font foundry platform’s creative type designer Jordan Bell and creative type director Damien Collot, the forecast delves into 10 trends shaping the world of type and brand design, […]

February 10, 2024

Image generated on AI tested on Apple’s MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE) / Hugging Face Apple is skipping the lasso tool and magic brush in its leap into the photo editing world. The Cupertino tech giant has introduced MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), an artificial intelligence model that transforms typed commands into “Photoshop-style” edits. Developed in partnership […]

February 10, 2024

Image courtesy of A&W A&W is diving deep into the Valentine’s Day spirit with jewelry—yes, jewelry—that’s sure to reel in the romantic… and fish sandwich lovers. The fast-food chain has crafted a real diamond ring from its new Quarter Pound Cod Sandwiches. A collection of food-based gems is also in the mix. The creation of […]

February 10, 2024

Photo 268932446 © Valerio Rosati | Dreamstime.com Google is feeling G for great as its artificial intelligence assistant Bard has undergone a transformation, emerging under the name of Gemini. Initially launched to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Gemini represents a consolidation of Google’s AI models under a unified brand. It comes with the debut of a dedicated Gemini […]

February 10, 2024

February 10, 2024

Image via ©Thomas Deschamps / LVMH / Paris 2024 Paris 2024 has introduced the medals for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower embedded into each one. This elegant design, helmed by the esteemed French jewelry house Chaumet of LVMH Group, marries the most coveted prize in sports […]

February 9, 2024

Image generated on AI A trio of young researchers has cracked open the past, reading rolled-up texts from ancient Roman scrolls that were turned to charcoal by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. This accomplishment was pulled off through the Vesuvius Challenge, an international competition where participants leveraged machine learning and computer […]

February 9, 2024

Image via Apple Apple’s Vision Pro headset is gearing up for an international launch, with a China debut expected as early as April. However, a looming trademark inconvenience with Huawei could complicate its release. Read full article

February 9, 2024

Image via Pizza Hut / PR Newswire Pizza Hut has a tasty solution for relationships that have gone stale. This Valentine’s Day, it’s rolling out ‘Goodbye Pies’, turning the expected romantic dinners on their head with a side of bittersweetness. Read full article

February 9, 2024

Photo 161273500 © Ifocus | Dreamstime.com Thailand is taking giant steps to safeguard one of its most iconic fashion statements—the elephant-print trousers. Beloved for their comfort and cultural significance, this bottomwear has become a staple among tourists and locals alike. Read full article

February 9, 2024

Video screenshot via Israel National Information Directorate Hulu has left viewers shell-shocked after broadcasting a Visit Gaza commercial, sponsored by the State of Israel, that depicts the strip as a tourist haven marred by the influence of Hamas. Read full article

February 9, 2024

Photo 106817408 © Ulf Wittrock | Dreamstime.com Trillion-dollar Apple found itself victim of a scheme by a San Francisco man, which cost the tech giant over US$2.5 million in gift cards and electronics. Despite his fraudulent actions, the culprit was thanked by the company for his “assistance.” Read full article

February 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

Google Bard is Now Gemini Bard evolves into Gemini, introducing a mobile app and the advanced Ultra 1.0 for broader, more sophisticated AI collaboration. In Loving Memory of Square Checkbox Tonsky mourns the decline of the square checkbox in UI design, replaced by round ones, marking a significant shift from a long-standing user interface convention. […]

February 9, 2024

Image via M&M’s People are always vying for gold, but at the Super Bowl, M&M’s has decided to shine a light on those who almost clinch the title. Enter the luxurious ‘Almost Champions Ring of Comfort’ for runners-up—M&M’s peanut butter turned into genuine diamonds. Read full article

February 8, 2024

Image generated on AI A controversial artificial intelligence tool is getting a dressing down for modifying images of women and effectively “clothing” them in a manner deemed more conservative. Among the targets are high-profile figures, including the likes of Taylor Swift, sparking a heated debate over the implications of such digital alterations. Read full article

February 8, 2024

Photo 288235702 © Adam Nowak | Dreamstime.com In a colorful clash, two renowned street artists have taken legal action against fashion giants Guess and Macy’s. The brother of the late Sean Griffin, known as Nekst, and Robin Ronn, who goes by Bates, have initiated a lawsuit against the retail behemoth and the department store giant […]

February 8, 2024