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......»»
Spotify partners with GIPHY to connect users with artists’ music via GIFs
Spotify announced this morning a new partnership with online GIF database GIPHY to enable discovery of new music through GIFs. No, the GIFs themselves won’t play song clips, if that’s what you’re thinking. Instead, through a series.....»»
Planetary shields will buckle under stellar winds from their dying stars
Any life identified on planets orbiting white dwarf stars almost certainly evolved after the star's death, says a new study led by the University of Warwick that reveals the consequences of the intense and furious stellar winds that will batter a pla.....»»
Music Streaming Inquiry Finds "Pitiful Returns" For Performers
A committee in the U.K. Parliament says the music industry is weighted against artists, with even successful pop stars seeing "pitiful returns," reports the BBC: They are calling for a "complete reset" of the market, with musicians given a "fair sha.....»»
Roblox cuts deal with Sony to produce in-game "music experiences"
On Tuesday, Roblox Corporation announced that it inked a deal with Sony Music Entertainment to bring its recording artists into the game. The arrangement sees Roblox and Sony collaborating to create "innovative music experiences" for the community, s.....»»
Roblox partners with Sony Music to connect artists with money-making activities in the metaverse
Video game platform Roblox announced this morning it has partnered with Sony Music Entertainment on a deal that will allow the two companies to work together to create music experiences for the Roblox community, including opportunities that would giv.....»»
Feds Seized Robinhood CEO"s Phone in GameStop Trading Halt Investigation
Robinhood, the stock trading app that was subject to a record fine Wednesday, announced it intends to go public Thursday. From a report: In its filing documents, the company admits that many of its customers are furious about how it handled January's.....»»
Stars Call for "Gadget Levy" To Fund UK Creatives
Olivia Colman, John Nettles and Joanne Harris are among dozens of high-profile artists calling for a portion of gadget sales revenue in the UK to go into a fund for performers and creators. From a report: In a letter in Tuesday's Times newspaper, the.....»»
Fast 9 film review: Fast and furious enough, but buckle up for potholes
An explosive excuse to return to theaters, even if it misses some of the F&F point. Every Fast & Furious film has at least one stand-out car-brand showdown, and in Fast 9, that honor goes to Do.....»»
Announcing The Winners Of Our “May The 4th” Cosplay and Droid Contest
When we announced our Star Wars themed contest, along with NVidia, we knew we were going to be in for a difficult time deciding on a winner. There are so many great projects out there with incredible documentation and stunning results! We were not l.....»»
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest character is Tekken’s Kazuya
Tekken's Kazuya is heading to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bringing a fast and furious brawling style to the game......»»
Roblox hit with $200 million lawsuit over creators" use of unlicensed music
Variety reports that NMPA president/CEO David Israelite announced the lawsuit at the trade group's 2021 annual meeting, highlighting Roblox's millions of daily active players and alleging that it goes to great lengths to avoid paying artists for usin.....»»
The best stylus 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......»»
Tesla wants graffiti artists to gussy up Giga Berlin
As Tesla moves toward completing its Giga Berlin facility in Germany, the electric car company says it's looking for graffiti artists to give it some color......»»
May The 4th Might Be Over, But Your Star Wars Project Could Still Win Big
May the 4th, the ultimate Star Wars fan’s holiday may have come and gone. You don’t have to put away that Star Wars themed project you worked so hard on just yet though! We are running a contest that started on May the 4th, where you can.....»»
Apple confirms HomePods will support lossless Music, but not AirPods
When it launches in June, Apple Music’s lossless audio means listeners will be able to “hear the exact same thing that the artists created in the studio,” as opposed to compressed formats typically used to deliver streamed audio. With that said.....»»
Spotify launches a virtual concert series with The Black Keys and more
The past year has been utterly devastating to the music industry generally, and live music in particular. Artists who make a living touring have been forced to find alternative ways to make ends meet, while those among us who once frequented live eve.....»»
Hackaday Prize 2021 Envisions The Ideal Future After The Pandemic
The Hackaday Prize is back for their annual contest of innovation and creativity. The theme for this year, as you’d expect, is greatly influenced by the pandemic, and the hopeful view of post pandemic activities that will be in our near future.....»»
The app that lets you pay to control another person"s life
NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life......»»
Gold leaf could help diagnose viral infections in low-resource settings
Gold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is used by artists and crafters to gild picture frames, artwork and clothing. Despite its luxurious appearance, the material is affordable and available at most craft stores. Now, researchers have.....»»
Contest inspires next generation of female code breakers
More than 6,500 pupils from across the UK took part in the CyberFirst Girls competition......»»