Image generated on AI A team of researchers has decked the halls of science to ascertain whether Santa Claus has a distinguishable facial phenotype. Led by Dr Thomas Wright, a clinical geneticist from the University of Manchester, they’ve developed a deep-learning algorithm dedicated to identifying the jolly old man himself, and armed with a sack […]
December 28, 2023
Images via IKEA / IKEA / 78382423 © Alexey Novikov | Dreamstime.com As the calendar flips to a new year, many design enthusiasts find themselves dreaming of a home refresh. In the quest for that perfect piece, the deciding factors often boil down to personal preference and budget. This is where IKEA, reputed for offering functional, […]
December 28, 2023
Photo 291130033 © Ifeelstock | Dreamstime.com The United States has dropped the gavel on Apple’s latest smart wristwear, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The ban comes hot on the heels of a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) and is related to patent infringements surrounding blood oxygen-reading tech featured […]
December 27, 2023
Image generated on AI Apple has dipped its toes into the open-source waters with the release of ‘Ferret’, a multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) developed in collaboration with Cornell University. This move is a notable departure for the tech giant, traditionally known for its close-guarded approach to innovation. Released quietly in October on GitHub, Ferret’s […]
December 27, 2023
Image generated on AI Let 2024 be your most successful year, courtesy of these easily achievable targets set by artificial intelligence. As the year wraps up, instead of the usual vows to hit the gym or travel more, why not add a dash of humor to your New Year goals? Enter the New Year Resolutions […]
December 27, 2023
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney’s centennial celebration is culminating not in fireworks, but with the YouTube release of Once Upon a Studio, a short film and heartfelt homage to the studio’s 100 years of storytelling magic. The star-studded animated feature, originally premiered […]
December 27, 2023
Photo 194564517 © Andersastphoto | Dreamstime.com Louis Vuitton or Phooey Vuitton? While “superfakes” are becoming rampant, one artificial intelligence checker used by luxury resellers promises to sniff out counterfeits with near perfection. Authenticity technology Entrupy is hoping to revolutionize the high-end fashion world by verifying products from renowned houses like Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, […]
December 27, 2023
Image via Banksy Stop, thieves! On Friday, Banksy took to the streets of Peckham, south London, and installed a traffic-stopping artwork—only for it to be whisked away by an opportunistic duo in broad daylight at around 12.30 p.m, less than an hour after its appearance. The striking piece, a stop sign turned into a thought-provoking […]
December 24, 2023
Image via Canva As the sun sets on the current year, designers and creatives worldwide are eagerly turning their gaze to the horizon, anticipating the colors, shapes, and styles that will define 2024. Canva has distilled the essence of emerging patterns, search trends, and collective creativity spanning 170 million users into a rich tapestry of […]
December 23, 2023
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via CDN Comunicação Burger King Brazil has fired up a quirky solution for the post-party blues with a Hangover Whopper campaign, turning weary grimaces into grins with a side of savings. In collaboration with advertising agency DM9, the fast-food giant is rolling out a […]
December 23, 2023