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......»»
White leather curtains enclose Lisbon wellness centre by AB+AC Architects
Portuguese practice AB+AC Architects has designed a multifunctional wellness centre in Lisbon that doubles up as an artists' residence. Read more Portuguese practice AB+AC Architects has designed a multifunctional wellness centre in Lisbon t.....»»
Adidas breaks up with Ye but not Yeezy
The $20 billion shoe giant has experienced long-term tensions with Ye. But it’s also made a whole lot of money. JPMorgan, Balenciaga, and talent representative Creative Artists Agency have all severed ties with Ye (the artist and designer for.....»»
How manipulating light has inspired artists throughout the ages
Ganzflicker, the phenomenon of using flickering light to create psychedelic effects, has proven to be fertile ground for artists and creatives. For millennia, people have used mind-altering techniques to achieve different states of consciousness, en.....»»
Shutterstock partners with OpenAI to sell AI-generated artwork, compensate artists
As DALL-E synthesis comes to Shutterstock, Getty Images makes countermoves. Enlarge / The Shutterstock logo over an image generated by DALL-E. (credit: Shutterstock / OpenAI) Today, Shutterstock announced that it has partnered.....»»
Does the Apple iPad (2022) work with Apple Pencil?
Budding digital artists may rejoice that Apple's newest iPad still supports the Apple Pencil, but you may want to read the fine print......»»
Resident Evil Village’s Shadows of Rose DLC makes the series’ future clear
Like the Fast and the Furious, the new Resident Evil Village DLC is all about family (and superpowers)......»»
Online creators hit with IP and copyright lawsuits
For decades, co-called "copycat" court cases boiled down to 'you stole my idea.' Now, they are testing the rights of fans, artists and rivals to re-interpret others intellectual property on new-media platforms......»»
These artists found out their work was used to train AI. Now they"re furious
In just months, millions of people have flocked to text-to-image AI systems and they are already being used to create experimental films, magazine covers and images to illustrate news stories. An image generated with an AI system called Midjourney re.....»»
Microsoft leaked 2.4TB of data belonging to sensitive customer. Critics are furious
Data includes signed contracts and projects related to critical infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is facing criticism for the way it disclosed a recent security lapse that exposed what a security company.....»»
Watch out models, the AI revolution is coming for your jobs too
The AI revolution has already begun with artists and photographers put on notice with the latest image generators and now even models might need new jobs......»»
12 Fast And Furious Cars That Are Stunningly Cheap In Real Life
Ever wonder what it'd cost to get your own version of one of the vehicles seen in the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise? Some are cheaper than you'd expect. Ever wond.....»»
Best stylus for tablets and computers: Top pens for note-takers and artists
Touchscreen styluses are more popular than ever. Whether you’re an artist creating a masterpiece or a student taking notes, we have the perfect stylus for you......»»
iPhone 14 Pro vs. OnePlus 10 Pro camera showdown isn’t even a contest
iPhone 14 Pro offers Apple's biggest camera upgrade in years, while the OnePlus 10 Pro proudly parades its Hasselblad chops. However, the rivalry is lopsided......»»
Shazam app for iOS now offers exclusive wallpapers for iPhone and Apple Watch
The popular song recognition platform Shazam, which is owned by Apple, recently introduced a new version of its iOS app that offers exclusive wallpapers for iPhone and Apple Watch. The wallpapers promoting concerts and artists can be easily download.....»»
Best Mechanical Pencil [2022]
How We Picked Mechanical pencils have many benefits that appeal to people throughout a range of niches. Drafting professionals, technical artists, and similar vocations appreciate the consistent line weight a mechanical pencil produces, as well as th.....»»
Nikon Small World microscopy contest 2022: Meet this year’s top 10 winners
Your annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. Enlarge / This arresting image of the hand of an embryonic Madagascar giant day gecko took first place in the annual competition. The Madagascar giant.....»»
Nanomaterial from the Middle Ages
To gild sculptures in the late Middle Ages, artists often applied ultra-thin gold foil supported by a silver base layer. For the first time, scientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have managed to produce nanoscale 3D images of this material, k.....»»
The actor who claims he co-created Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat's digitized martial artists went to court for more credit in the '90s. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the legal claims from some Mortal Kombat actors who sought "co-creator" status in court. Today, on the 3.....»»
11 best true-crime docs about scammers, con artists, and deadly deceptions
A spectacularly dazzling corner of true crime has been snatched by scammers. Con artists who have the gift of gab, terrific charisma, or a sales pitch too good to be true, can be as fascinating as they are infuriating. If you can't get enough of tale.....»»
Popeye Variations Remixes a Comic Book Icon for 2022
Grab a can of spinach and feast your eyes on our exclusive preview of Popeye Variations, a new art book that features dozens of artists putting a fresh spin on an iconic comic book hero.Popeye the Sailor Man is pushing 100 these days, but he's st.....»»