Category: media

February 14, 2024

Embarking on a freelance web design career means embracing uncertainty. You’ll have to book enough gigs to keep you financially afloat. You’ll also need to weather the ups and downs. Most importantly, you’ll have to adjust to a changing landscape. Nothing is guaranteed. Thus, I was astonished and amused when the calendar flipped to 2024. […]

February 13, 2024

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so this latest collection is a billet-doux celebrating the best of the web this month.

February 13, 2024

Always trying to walk the tightrope between image quality and file size? Looking to branch out from JPGs and PNGs this year? Still learning the difference between a PDF and a PSD? We’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’re going to walk through everything you need to know about image formats. Let’s get into […]

February 13, 2024

February 12, 2024

The WordPress directory has 50k+ free plugins that were developed so you can extend a WordPress website with functions and features far beyond your imagination. Additional thousands of WordPress plugins are available from various marketplaces. No matter how much you might have a need for a specialized plugin or two, would you really want to […]

February 10, 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