Don"t be duped: Here"s how to spot deepfakes
Not all deepfakes are bad. Deepfakes—digital artifacts including photos, videos and audio that have been generated or modified using artificial intelligence (AI) software—often look and sound real. Deepfake content has been used to dupe viewers,.....»»
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: sub-$200 wireless cans hit the sweet spot
Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless deliver great sound and noise cancellation in a bare-bones, affordable set of headphones......»»
Viral concept imagines Vision Pro ‘live deepfakes’ feature, but Apple’s rules mean it’s not possible
As we wait for Apple’s Vision Pro to officially launch in 2024, developers have been working on third-party apps for its visionOS spatial computing platform. While it’s not something that will be possible (at least without some serious jailbreaki.....»»
Smart mouthguard to be adopted by World Rugby to help spot head injuries
Rugby union’s world governing body has announced that it will start using smart mouthguards capable of detecting potentially injurious impacts......»»
Premier League Puts Another IPTV Pirate in Prison; Spot The Subtle Messaging
A man from Shrewsbury has joined a growing list of people in prison for defrauding the Premier League. Steven Mills was behind the pirate IPTV brands Eyepeeteevee and Pikabox. Mills pleaded guilty in June and at Crown Court this week, received a 36-m.....»»
Get these translation earbuds for under $100
These translator earbuds let you understand 37 languages instantly, and translate on the spot. Now only $90. TL;DR: As of October 7, get the Mymanu CLIK S Bluetooth translation earbuds for just $89.97 — a discount of 42%.Learning a new la.....»»
Saving Mt. Wilson Observatory: Inside the long battle to maintain the spot where we found our place in the universe
Los Angeles was once the best place in the world to see the universe......»»
TikTok deepfakes: MrBeast, Tom Hanks, Gayle King; NYU professor calls for ban
A number of TikTok deepfakes have been called out by the celebrities whose likenesses have been stolen. These include MrBeast, Tom Hanks, and Gayle King. The fake video of MrBeast claimed that viewers had been selected to receive an iPhone 15 Pro.....»»
Researcher: Even before deepfakes, tech was a tool of abuse and control
Of the many "profound risks to society and humanity" that have tech experts worried about artificial intelligence (AI), the spread of fake images is one that everyday internet users will be familiar with......»»
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
When you stroll along a beach, you may look down and spot colorful bits of worn glass mixed in with the sand. But the little treasures you've found actually began as discarded trash......»»
iPhone 15 Plus takes the crown in battery life test, beating all previous iPhone models
Following the iPhone 15 release on Friday, the first battery test results are coming in. Apple touted the efficiency of the 3nm A17 Pro chip, so anticipation was high for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max to take the top spot. Indeed, the Pro Max out.....»»
Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government's top-secret Manhattan Project......»»
NASA’s asteroid sampling mission is on course for landing this weekend
"The spacecraft trajectory and performance have just been spot on." Enlarge / Scientists created this mosaic of asteroid Bennu using imagery collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. The asteroid spans about 1,600 feet (500 mete.....»»
San Diego closes off a sea lion hot spot where selfie-taking humans are just too much
Point La Jolla, known as one of California's prime sea lion rookeries, will no longer be accessible to the public after a unanimous vote by the San Diego City Council......»»
Microsoft’s executive shake-up casts a shadow on upcoming Surface event
Microsoft announced a major executive shake-up with Panos Panay leaving, and it puts the company's upcoming Surface event in a strange spot......»»
Asus’ ROG Ally Z1 is caught in no man’s land
Asus' ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 doesn't hold up against even the Steam Deck, leaving it in an awkward spot compared to the competition......»»
Apple sneaks in very old devices into iPhone 15 event video -- and omits one, too
Hidden in the background of many moments in Apple's iPhone 15 launch event were familiar old products, but there was also a very surprising omission.Spot the iSight box in the backgroundApple likes to make it look as if those presentations from the m.....»»
Jeep debuts new Grand Wagoneer L spot with Derek and Hannah Jeter
The campaign is the latest in a run of new Jeep spots as the brand works to regain sales momentum in the U.S. for its marquee nameplates......»»
Study shows humans do not easily detect deepfakes
A study of people's ability to detect "deepfakes" has shown humans perform fairly poorly, even when given hints on how to identify video-based deceit......»»
World sites vie for UNESCO spot in Riyadh as Venice risks downgrade
More than 50 world sites hope for inclusion on the UN's coveted heritage list at a meeting opening in Riyadh Sunday, while some incumbents, including Venice and Kyiv, face the risk of a downgrade......»»
12 of the best University of Washington courses you can take online for free
The best free online courses from the University of Washington. TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from the University of Washington are available to take on edX.edX is the top spot to find free online courses from the biggest education.....»»