AI won an art contest, and artists are furious
Jason M. Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition. Now, his award-winning image is sparking controversy about whether art can be generated by a computer, and what, exactly, it means to be an artist......»»
TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US
At a Harvard Business Review conference earlier this month, where executives, professors and artists appeared for talks on corporate leadership and emotional intelligence, Shou Chew attempted to save his company......»»
New Adobe Firefly will use AI to generate art, but protect artists
Adobe has announced an online-only beta release of its Firefly image generator, and says its its AI art isn't stealing from artists but is instead trained on licensed or public domain work.Source: AdobeIn December 2022, Adobe announced that its stock.....»»
Daily deals March 18: $100 off M2 Mac mini, $250 off Apple Studio Display, up to 48% off Cricut, more
Today's top deals include $110 off a Flexispot standing desk, $60 off an Xbox Series X, and 20% off a Lego Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R kit.Save big on the Apple Studio Display. The AppleInsider staff team searches the interne.....»»
Apple Fitness+ spotlights Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain
Starting Monday, Apple Fitness+ users can participate in trainer-led workouts featuring music from Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, and Shania Twain.New Artist Spotlights in Fitness+The artists will be part of the Artist Spotlight series in the Fitness+ ap.....»»
The 5 Most Expensive Cars In Elton John"s Collection
One of the most iconic and best-selling pop artists of all time, Elton John's lineage of musical talent is matched by his elegant choice in car collection. One o.....»»
Spotify launches AI-powered personal DJ feature with ‘stunningly realistic voice’
Spotify has announced a new “AI DJ” feature, which it says is a “brand-new way to listen on Spotify and connect even more deeply with the artists you love.” The feature will deliver a “curated lineup of music alongside commentary around th.....»»
AI art generator vs humans – the battle is on in photo contest
After an AI-generated image won a photo contest, the organizers have upped the ante with a contest that accepts both photos and AI images......»»
Fitbit owners are furious as Google axes even more key features
Fitbit community features like Challenges are the latest casualty of Google integration......»»
"Investing in the artist makes me feel more involved in the song"
Swedish company Corite allow fans to invest in the music of their favourite artists......»»
Fraudsters beat App Store vetting by swapping out app data
Con artists involved in a so-called "pig butchering" scam sneaked apps into Apple's App Store and Google Play Store by temporarily presenting innocuous functionality.The App Store includes an option for users to report fraud with apps, and in 2022, A.....»»
Apple Music Replay 2023 is here: Track your top songs, albums, and artists
Apple Music Replay 2023 is now rolling out for the new year. This is Apple’s “top songs by year” playlist that it makes available to Apple Music subscribers at the beginning of every year. You can also find additional details, like your top al.....»»
How to get your 2023 Apple Music Replay playlist
It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today.Apple Music Replay 2023Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists,.....»»
Nanobubble technology startup Water Design Japan brings water-purifying solutions to reduce water usage
Water Design Japan, a Japanese startup selected by "Forbes Asia 100 to Watch" in 2021 and won the first prize in the Monozukuri Hardware Cup contest in the same year, is seeking strategic partners to expand markets worldwide in 2023. Their ultra-fine.....»»
Artists file class-action lawsuit against AI image generator companies
Suit seeks damages from Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt. Enlarge / A computer-generated gavel hovers over a laptop. (credit: Getty Images) Some artists have begun waging a legal fight against the alleged theft o.....»»
How to make a TikTok sound an iPhone ringtone
It's possible to create text tones or ringtones for your iPhone from your favorite TikToks — and for free. Here's how to do it.TikTok is a hub for burgeoning creators and artists. Whether you want that viral cat meow as your text tone, that new art.....»»
Xencelabs Graphic Tablet review: a great midrange tablet for artists
Edit photos, digitally paint, and mark up documents with Xencelabs' Graphic Tablet, a fantastic tool for professional artists and hobbyists alike.As some of you may already know, I've spoken at length about how my favorite way to draw digitally is wi.....»»
Netflix has cancelled 1899 after one season – and fans are furious
1899's voyage is over after a single season following its cancellation on Netflix......»»
Octane X App launches on iPadOS for GPU rendering workflows
The Octane X app has launched for iPads with an M1 or M2 chip to bring cinematic GPU path-tracing to mobile artists.Octane X for iPadIt supports all the features of the Octane app on macOS through a new interface designed for easy scene navigation an.....»»
Apple"s got $3 trillion, Intel says it"s got an M1 killer, and more - Apple"s January 2022 in review
Intel promises it has a faster chip than the M1, but Apple seems to be earning a little cash anyway, and Spotify is still raking it in despite artists' protests.In an alternative universe, January 2022's headline for Apple users would have been that.....»»
Chemists make the unimaginable possible in crystalline materials discovery
The world's best artists can take a handful of differently colored paints and create a museum-worthy canvas that looks like nothing else. They do so by drawing upon inspiration, knowledge of what's been done in the past and design rules they learned.....»»