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......»»
From "liquid lace" to the "Drop Medusa," researchers compete for the best image of fluid flow
Each year at its annual meeting, the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics sponsors a contest for the best images in a variety of categories, all related to the flow of fluids......»»
SpaceX blasts FCC as it refuses to reinstate Starlink’s $886 million grant
FCC doubts ability to provide high-speed, low-latency service in all grant areas. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Getty Images | olegda88) SpaceX is furious at the Federal Communications Commission after the.....»»
Report: Apple Music to add new incentives for artists who use Dolby Atmos
Apple is hoping to incentivize more artists and labels to use spatial audio on Apple Music. Bloomberg reports that Apple will start “offering incentives to artists and record labels to produce music” using spatial audio and Dolby Atmos technology.....»»
Apple offering musicians financial incentives to mix using Dolby Atmos
Apple wants more music supporting its Spatial Audio features to be produced, with it reportedly offering financial incentives to record labels and artists to use the technology.Apple Music subscribers will be familiar with Spatial Audio, a feature th.....»»
Opinion: Education should look to the way artists are embracing AI, instead of turning its back on the technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a major impact on many sectors of society over the coming decades. Some of these effects may be positive, others less so......»»
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing
The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently still missing......»»
How to see Apple Books Year in Review and discover your ‘reader type’
Joining Apple Music Replay, which shows you your top songs, artists, and milestones of the year, is a new feature for your digital books and audiobooks purchased through Apple. Here’s how to see Apple Books Year in Review and learn your “reader t.....»»
Apple Music Replay 2023 debuts with top songs, artists, milestones, and more
Alongside end-of-year recaps for Apple Books and Apple Podcasts, the full Apple Music Replay 2023 recap is also now available. This shows Apple Music users a breakdown of their listening data for 2023, including top songs, albums, artists, and more......»»
The psychology of success in data science contest design
In today's data-driven world, holding data science competitions is a popular way to address real-world problems. Companies leverage these competitions to crowdsource solutions and strategically attract potential employees. Recent research from the Un.....»»
Customers furious after HSBC down for more than 24 hours
The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday......»»
HSBC down: Customers furious over ongoing bank outages
The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday......»»
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals
Spotify on Tuesday announced some significant changes to its rules for paying royalties to artists working with the platform. From 2024, Spotify will no longer pay for songs with a small number of streams. It will also increase the minimum length req.....»»
3 great action movies on Max you need to watch in November
From one of the best Fast & Furious movies to a modern sci-fi classic, these action movies on Max are the ones to watch in November......»»
Details emerge of surprise board coup that ousted CEO Sam Altman at OpenAI
Microsoft CEO Nadella "furious"; OpenAI President and three senior researchers resign. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, Op.....»»
Houston high schoolers" re-imagined Mercedes makes semifinals in global Hot Wheels contest
A Mercedes sedan turned into an off-roader by Houston high school auto tech students was named a semifinalist in a global Hot Wheels competition......»»
From toy to tool: DALL-E 3 is a wake-up call for visual artists—and the rest of us
AI image synthesis is getting more capable at executing ideas, and it's not slowing down. Enlarge / A composite of three DALL-E 3 AI art generations: an oil painting of Hercules fighting a shark, a photo of the queen of the unive.....»»
"Weird puking bird" tops New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign......»»
Apple Music Replay 2023: How to find your top songs, albums, and artists
As we approach the end of 2023, it’s time to start checking out your Apple Music Replay data. Apple’s “top songs by year” playlist is available on Apple Music every year. You can also find additional details, like your top albums and artists,.....»»
Adonit Note+ 2 review: A cost-effective alternative stylus
The Adonit Note+ 2 is a great budget Apple Pencil USB-C equivalent for students and artists despite matching durability.With the new USB-C Apple Pencil, it's apparent that Apple is trying to create a variety of Apple Pencils for different price range.....»»
Apple Music adds new real-time listening analytics for artists
Apple Music for Artists has been overhauled with a new “Listening Now” feature that offers real-time data for listening analytics. The feature rolled out today via Apple Music for Artists on iPhone and the service’s website. more….....»»