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Google Teases 3D Likenesses Aimed At Making Virtual Meetings Less Awkward
Image via Qian et al / Google Research Google has just unveiled ChatDirector, a cutting-edge Remote Video Conferencing System (RVCS) designed to blend the best of virtual and in-person meeting experiences. This new technology promises to make remote interactions feel more natural by incorporating advanced features like space-aware visual presence and speech-aware attention transition assistance. […]
June 1, 2024
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Only AI-Generated Shows At New Streaming Service—Where Users Are Also Producers
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Eminem Conjures Up ‘Houdini’ Music Video with Slim Shady—And Lots of Star Cameos
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Minecraft Teams Up With Netflix For New Animated Series
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Tourists Create Literal Loopholes To Photograph Newly Restricted Mount Fuji
Photo 319573082 © Naruto4836 | Dreamstime.com In an attempt to manage crowds and encourage a more mindful appreciation of Mount Fuji, the town of Fujikawaguchiko recently came up with an unusual solution: a large black screen erected to block the view of the natural landmark from a popular vantage point. Read full article
May 31, 2024
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Apple Rights Wrongs Of Insensitive ‘Crush’ Ad With Spot That Uplifts Animators
Video screenshot via Apple Following Apple’s contentious Crush commercial that seemed to downplay human creativity and traditional tools, the tech giant appears to acknowledge the error of its ways with the launch of Worlds Made on iPad, which takes a decidedly more positive approach. Read full article
May 31, 2024
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Casio Turns To Ancient Japanese Woodcraft For This Beautiful G-SHOCK Watch
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After Smartphones, There’s The ‘IntelliPhone’
Image generated on AI Bank of America analysts have dialed in on a prediction that the days of the smartphone are over. But fret not, your trusty handheld companion is only getting smarter, thanks to artificial intelligence. Dubbed by the experts as ‘IntelliPhones’, these advanced models are expected to integrate just as easily into our […]
May 31, 2024
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Panasonic Caught Using Stock Photos As Example Shots For New Camera
Image via Panasonic Oh snap, Panasonic. The electronic brand’s Japanese arm is facing some heat after an attempt to promote its new Lumix S9 camera. Instead of the stunning sample photos one may come to expect when new photography gear hits the scene, the exemplary imagery was—surprise, surprise—shot from other cameras. Read full article
May 31, 2024
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Guinness World Records Crowns Youngest Male Artist, And He’s Only One Year Old
Image generated on AI The art world has a new wunderkind—and he’s barely out of diapers. Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, a toddler from Ghana, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest male artist ever at the tender age of one year and 152 days. Read full article
May 31, 2024
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Ancient Charcoal Drawings Likely From A Child Unearthed At Pompeii
Image via Parco archeologico di Pompei Recent excavations at Pompeii, the Roman city famously buried by ash from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, have unearthed a collection of charcoal drawings alongside more sophisticated frescoes. Archaeologists believe these rudimentary sketches were likely created by a child, offering a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life and imagination […]
May 30, 2024
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Disney Debuts Trailer for ‘Moana 2’, Sequel to Its Most-Streamed Movie Last Year
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World’s First Tooth Regrowth Drug To Soon Treat Humans
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Porsche Unveils The First Hybrid 911 Hypercar For Eco-Loving James Bonds
Image via Porsche Porsche is shifting gears into a new era with the unveiling of its first hybrid 911, marking a milestone in the 61-year legacy of this iconic model. The 2025 Carrera GTS, equipped with a performance-focused hybrid drive, represents a pivotal moment for the German automaker as it balances performance with the industry’s […]
May 30, 2024
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Instagram Infuriates Human Creators For Marking Their Work As ‘Made With AI’
Left image generated on AI, right illustration 210379453 © Natanael Alfredo Nemanita Ginting | Dreamstime.com Even Instagram is having a hard time distinguishing what’s humanmade and what’s not. Its recent rollout of Made with AI labels has hit a snag, with photographers and other content creators finding their posts frustratingly flagged with the tag despite […]
May 30, 2024
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World’s Tiniest Apple Store Is Made Out Of LEGO, Not Glass Or Timber
Photo 123069620 © Andreistanescu | Dreamstime.com Apple fans are in for a brick-tastic treat as a new Apple Store takes root—in LEGO form. Created by LEGO enthusiasts Legotruman and 2A2A, this imaginative build seeks to miniaturize the iconically sleek retail spaces to about the size of a MacBook. Read full article
May 30, 2024
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YouTube Unleashes More Than 75 Games Free To Play Across Devices
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1,000-Year-Old Tree Resembling Totoro Has Tourists Swarming For a Look
Nestled in the rural embrace of Sakegawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, stands a majestic cedar tree that whispers tales of myth. Known as the Kosugi no Osugi, or “Great Cedar of Kosugi,” this ancient giant boasts an impressive age of over 1,000 years. But its true claim to fame lies in its uncanny resemblance to Totoro, […]
May 29, 2024
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A Dollhouse That Shifts Into An Elegant Bookshelf When You Want It To
Image via Tiny Earth Toys Imagine a toy that grows up with your child both in terms of play and intellectually. Tiny Earth Toys has dreamed up just that with Tiny Spaces. This clever creation by co-founders Rachael Classi and Catherine Bhattachar is a convertible dollhouse that transforms into a chic bookshelf, tackling the dual […]
May 29, 2024
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Porsche Debuts The First Hybrid Version of The Iconic 911 Sports Car