FLUX: This new AI image generator is eerily good at creating human hands
FLUX.1 is the open-weights heir apparent to Stable Diffusion, turning text into images. Enlarge / AI-generated image by FLUX.1 dev: "A beautiful queen of the universe holding up her hands, face in the background." (credit: FLUX.1.....»»
Driver assists become de facto autopilots as drivers multitask, study finds
As drivers become familiar with the systems, they exploit them. Enlarge / Lane keeping systems let you take your hands off the wheel while you drive. (credit: Getty Images) The seductive lure of cars that drive themselv.....»»
Bridging large riverine ecosystems for inter-basin exchanges
Many of the world's large rivers have been modified to support food security, hydropower production, navigation and trade. While these developments are necessary to support a growing human population, they also pose substantial risks to the structure.....»»
New algorithm rights wrongs of precipitation-type classification over Tibetan Plateau
Like many natural phenomena, precipitation can be both a blessing and a scourge to human life. On the one hand, it supplies our rivers and fields with water; on the other hand, it can cause floods, landslides, and other natural disasters. Either way,.....»»
How a German peasant became the face of Nazi race laws
Many histories of Nazi Germany are accompanied by a photograph of two scientists measuring a man's facial features with a caliper. The picture is often contextualized, in these books, museums, and image archives as an illustration of the National Soc.....»»
This AI can turn your mundane video into a special effects spectacular
Runway adds video-to-video feature to its Gen-3 AI video generator......»»
When will my iPad get iPadOS 18? Here’s everything we know
Are you ready to get your hands on iPadOS 18 for your Apple tablet? There are actually three versions, and you'll need to decide which one is right for you......»»
Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison
"We’re going to have supervision," says billionaire Oracle co-founder Ellison. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Mike Kemp via Getty Images) On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powere.....»»
This Alienware gaming laptop just dropped from $1,700 to $1,200
The Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop is a highly portable laptop which provides good performance too. It's on sale now at Dell for a limited time......»»
Researchers use training model to map planted and natural forests via satellite image
While planting trees may seem like an easy win to combat climate change, planted forests often encroach on natural forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can reduce biodiversity, disturb the natural environment, and disrupt carbon and water cycling......»»
Should you use Gemini Live? I tested it for a few weeks to find out
Gemini Live is Google's futuristic new way of walking to AI on your phone. But is it any good? I tested it for weeks to find out......»»
NordPass vs. Proton Pass: best free and low-cost password manager
I went hands-on with NordPass and Proton Pass, two of the best password managers, comparing features and costs to help you make the right choice......»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in September 2024
These BritBox shows are a reminder of how different the British TV industry is from Hollywood, often in a good way......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (September 13-15)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Denzel Washington, Anne Hathaway, Paul Rudd, The Rock, and others......»»
The best gaming laptop under $1,000 just got cheaper
The Dell G15 gaming laptop is a good entry point for gamers on a budget and it's on sale now at Dell making it even cheaper than before......»»
iPhone 16 preorders open today, so the iPhone 14 Plus is on sale
The iPhone 14 Plus is reduced right now at Best Buy and it continues to be a good option for many Apple fans. Here's what it offers......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 13-15)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Christian Bale, Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, and more......»»
Earth from Space: Copernicus Sential-2 captures algal bloom in north Adriatic Sea
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures algal bloom swirls in the north Adriatic Sea, along the coast of Italy......»»
The first ultra wideband smart lock won’t even support iOS 18’s hands-free unlock
Back in June, Apple announced that iOS 18 would introduce a great new Home app feature: support for hands-free unlocking with an ultra wideband lock. Today, the first UWB smart lock has finally been announced. But unfortunately, it won’t support th.....»»
Apple Intelligence will be the gift that keeps giving
The iPhone 16 arrives in stores and users’ hands next week. But one of its tentpole features—Apple Intelligence—won’t be available until October. And even then, the full AI feature set will release as a slow drip over the coming year. While s.....»»
Neofetch is over, but many screenshot system info tools stand ready
Dev behind a popular screenshot tool checks out, but the successors are good. Enlarge / Sorry about all the black space in the lower-right corner. Nerdfetch does not make good use of the space it's given—unlike the Asahi instal.....»»