AI-expanded album cover artworks go viral thanks to Photoshop’s Generative Fill
Generative Fill uses AI to dream up larger versions of famous artwork. Enlarge / An AI-expanded version of a famous album cover involving four lads and a certain road created using Adobe Generative Fill. (credit: Capitol Records.....»»
Hundreds of new genome sequences fill gaps in the fruit fly tree of life
A multitude of new genomic sequence data fills major gaps in the fruit fly tree of life, Bernard Kim from Stanford University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, publishing July 18......»»
New model explains precise timing of viral cell bursting
New research from Rice University scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these dynamic biological phenomena......»»
Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI
Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead.....»»
How to edit images in Photoshop
Want to learn the basics for improving your photos? We’ll show you how to edit images in Adobe Photoshop for enhancing your pictures in a snap......»»
Study highlights the benefits of mixing cover crops
A University of Kentucky study titled "Productivity benefits of cereal-legume cover crop mixtures under variable soil nitrogen and termination times" suggests that mixing cover crops is a beneficial strategy for modern agriculture......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 17, 2024 – Apple’s advertising plans, more
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover Apple’s controversial new ad partner. Additionally, we delve into a trio of rumors about future iPhone designs, colors, and more. Finally, a look at Apple’s new privacy-focused Safari promotions. Tu.....»»
Microsoft Designer brings AI image generation to iPhone before Apple Intelligence
Microsoft Designer, a generative AI tool that produces images, has left preview and is now available as a free iOS app.Microsoft DesignerPreviously available in preview for close to a year, Microsoft Designer has finally become available to everyone......»»
This is your last chance to get some heavily discounted Xbox 360 games
Microsoft is shutting down the Xbox 360 store on July 29, but is making it easy to fill up your library......»»
Uber Eats eats into Uber ridesharing
When Uber expanded into food delivery, the move was expected to bring additional revenue to the ridesharing company. It certainly did......»»
Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [July]
USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last few years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid ch.....»»
How to use Photoshop: a beginners guide to photo editing
New to Photoshop? Learn about the interface, how to create and save images, adjust your settings, and basics for working with images and text in Photoshop......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 16, 2024 – iOS 18 public beta and new features
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the release of the iOS 18 public beta, highlighting all the new features, including the ‘Recovered’ album in the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content. Additionally, we cover Apple’s re.....»»
Ground surface conditions found to impact speed and distance of leaking natural gas
When natural gas leaks from a subsurface pipeline, a ground cover of water/snow saturation, asphalt paving or a combination of these can cause the gas to migrate away from the leak site up to three to four times farther than through dry soil, a new s.....»»
Irish peat soils are far more vast than previously known, suggests study
New figures suggest peat soils cover 13% more area than previous peat soil maps, which are useful in land use planning—with peat soils critical in absorbing greenhouse gases (GHG) and helping to meet some of Ireland's most pressing environmental ch.....»»
ChatGPTriage: How can CISOs see and control employees’ AI use?
It’s been less than 18 months since the public introduction of ChatGPT, which gained 100 million users in less than two months. Given the hype, you would expect enterprise adoption of generative AI to be significant, but it’s been slower than man.....»»
Rethinking the Blue Economy: Network assesses impact on coastal communities
Oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and the Earth has about 620,000 kilometers of coastline. This is where the land meets the sea, a significant place in the world's geography. Coastlines are home to diverse ecosystems and human settlements......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 15, 2024 – iPhone emulators, ‘new’ HomePod mini
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s approval of the first PC emulator for iPhone and iPad. We also cover a report suggesting that Apple’s confidence in AI is leading Android makers to prioritize AI features. Lastly, we talk.....»»
How to remove a background in Photoshop
Want to eliminate the background in an image? We’ll show you several ways to remove a background in Photoshop so you can use which works best for you......»»
How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more
Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy......»»
Scientists create computer program that "paints" the structure of molecules in the style of famous Dutch artist
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have created a computer program that "paints" the structure of molecules in the style of famous Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian, whose beautiful artworks will be instantly recognizable to many......»»