How to generate AI art with Stable Diffusion on a Mac
An app called Diffusion Bee lets users run the Stable Diffusion machine learning model locally on their Apple Silicon Mac to create AI-generated art. Here's how to get started.Tim Cook standing in a field of wheat.Stable Diffusion is a text-to-speech.....»»
Google Fixes 75 Issues in Stable Android 14 Release
Android 14 has arrived on still-supported Pixel phones and devices. You have likely already grabbed the update, because you own a Pixel device and updates are a big part of ownership. We’ve laid out all of the new features in a separate post, b.....»»
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Released for Pixel Phones
Android 14 only arrived in stable form yesterday, but Google has another Android 14 update available for testing. The Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 just dropped for those participating in the program and want to see some bugs squished. Like the previous bui.....»»
Users find that Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for bizarre user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a wee.....»»
Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for offensive user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a w.....»»
How llamas help mitigate effects of climate change
Introducing llamas (Llama glama) into land exposed by retreating glaciers can speed the establishment of stable soils and ecosystem formation, mitigating some of the harmful effects of climate change, according to experimental research conducted by s.....»»
Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Mickey Mouse holding a machine gun
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for offensive user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a w.....»»
Research reveals overlooked parts of proteins as critical to fundamental functions of life
According to textbooks, proteins work by folding into stable 3D shapes that, like Lego blocks, precisely fit with other biomolecules......»»
Capturing carbon dioxide with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry
Humans continuously emits greenhouse gases, worsening global warming. For example, carbon dioxide (CO2) accumulates dramatically over the years and is chemically very stable. Yet, some microbes capture CO2 using highly efficient enzymes. Scientists f.....»»
New report adds heat to "Leveling Up" debate by revealing England"s most "insecure" regions
Accessing stable employment with fair pay and predictable hours is harder for workers in the North and Midlands, which can severely affect their living standards, health, and future job prospects......»»
Dealers alert to strike impact on showroom, service
Dealers said new-car inventory remains mostly stable in the second week of the UAW strike. But some are readying for a wider range of vehicles to become unavailable if the strike persists and expands to other assembly plants......»»
Traffic tickets can be profitable, and fairness isn"t the bottom line in city courts where judges impose the fines
When city governments spend more money than they take in, officials often search for ways to generate revenue. One increasingly common source of money is traffic tickets. And research shows police officers issue more traffic tickets when cities are f.....»»
Disrupting a core metabolic process in T cells may improve their therapeutic efficacy
In exploring an aspect of how killer T cells generate the raw materials required for their proliferation, a Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered an unexpected link between the immune cells' metabolism, regulation of gene expression, persistence.....»»
Scientists compare humans and chimpanzees to uncover evolution of language-relevant brain areas
Language is one aspect that makes us human. Other animals can learn words or calls and communicate, but the ability to generate an infinite number of utterances based on a small number of syntactic rules is unique to humans......»»
Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media
"This was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for me." Enlarge / The original AI-generated spiral village that captivated social media, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet. (credit: Ugleh / Stable Di.....»»
Dreamy AI-generated geometric scenes mesmerize social media users
"This was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for me." Enlarge / The original AI-generated spiral village that captivated social media, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet. (credit: Ugleh / Stable Di.....»»
Researchers: If neutron stars have mountains, they should generate gravitational waves
A neutron star is 2 solar masses compressed into a ball only 12 kilometers wide. Its surface gravity is so immense it compresses atoms and molecules into raw nuclei and squeezes electrons into protons transforming them into neutrons. Given such immen.....»»
AI can now generate CD-quality music from text, and it’s only getting better
Musicians: Speak now or forever hold your beats. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Imagine typing "dramatic intro music" and hearing a soaring symphony or writing "creepy footsteps" and getting high-quality sound effects. T.....»»
Copper-infused nanocrystals boost infrared light conversion
Sunlight is an inexhaustible source of energy, and utilizing sunlight to generate electricity is one of the cornerstones of renewable energy. More than 40% of the sunlight that falls on Earth is in the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectra; howev.....»»
Sentra enhances data classification engine with LLMs to tackle data complexity and AI security
Sentra has unveiled that large language models (LLMs) are now included in its data classification engine, enabling enterprises to accurately identify and understand sensitive unstructured data such as employee contracts, source code and user generate.....»»
Heybike Ranger S e-bike review: stable, foldable fat tire fun
Heybike Ranger S is an excellent combination of stability and storability in an e-bike with fat tires and a folding frame.Heybike Ranger SFoldable e-bikes aren't a new concept, but they introduce an alternative decision point for customers. The folda.....»»