The YouTuber who improved ILM"s CG Mark Hamill landed a job with Lucasfilm
One fan who goes by Shamook on YouTube attempted to "fix" Lucasfilm's footage of the scene using deepfake technology and did a spectacular job. He posted his version in a side-by-side comparison last December, and it went viral, gathering over 2.2 mi.....»»
Apple reportedly plans M4 Mac mini for late 2024 or early 2025, skipping the M3
But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2. Enlarge / The M2 Pro Mac mini. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Bloomberg's Mark Gurman thinks that Apple's M4 chips for Macs are coming sooner rath.....»»
If you"re expecting a Mac mini at WWDC, you"re probably going to be disappointed
Apple appears to be planning to skip an M3 revision to the Mac mini in favor of a more significant update featuring the M4 chip.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has previously reported that Apple would update the Mac mini line with M4 and M4 Pro chips towards.....»»
New research shines light on how expert mapmakers see the world differently
Researchers at Aston University have found differences between experienced Ordnance Survey (OS) mapmakers and novices in the way that they interpret aerial images for mapmaking, which could lead to improved training processes for new recruits. The fi.....»»
Previously unknown details of aphids in flight to contribute to improved crop security
Researchers led by a scientist at Keele University in Staffordshire have studied the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest, to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food security and prevent the spread of disease......»»
Research explores the benefits and risks to pornography
Consuming pornography can lead to improved sexual satisfaction—or it can be detrimental to it, as different content types are associated with different outcomes......»»
Improved mid-infrared nanoscopy enables 30 times clearer view of the insides of bacteria
A team at the University of Tokyo have constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometer scale. Mid-infrared microscopy is typically limited by its low resolution, especially.....»»
Earth Day: How a senator"s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and asso.....»»
Reproductive success improves after a single generation in the wild for descendants of some hatchery Chinook salmon
Researchers who created "family trees" for nearly 10,000 fish have found that first-generation, wild-born descendants of hatchery-origin Chinook salmon in an Oregon river show improved fitness......»»
The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur
Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials. Enlarge / O.B., aka Ouroboros, in Marvel's Loki show, which streams on Disney+. (credit: Marvel) Despite promises of new and improved TV and movie v.....»»
Adobe’s PDF AI Assistant might be the most useful AI product I’ve ever seen
I’ve said that paying for premium artificial intelligence (AI) products is often worthwhile. It’s not just about access to premium features, improved privacy, and faster … The post Adobe’s PDF AI Assistant might be the most us.....»»
Zuckerberg has no personal liability in child addiction lawsuit [U]
Update: A court has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable for claims that Meta sought to make its apps addictive to children. Lawyers will be able to re-file, this time claiming against Meta rather than Zuckerberg. Two separa.....»»
iOS 18: The latest on Apple’s plans for on-device AI
When WWDC kicks off on June 10, there will be a lot of attention on Apple’s plans for new artificial intelligence features. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that one of Apple’s primary focuse.....»»
YouTuber MKBHD says this new gadget is the worst he’s ever reviewed
In his latest video, tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee concludes that this new AI-enabled gadget is the worst product he's ever reviewed......»»
MKBHD says this new gadget is the worst he’s ever reviewed
In his latest video, tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee concludes that this new AI-enabled gadget is the worst product he's ever reviewed......»»
Cambridge Audio’s CXA81 Mk II amplifier gets a tune-up and a sweet new DAC
Cambridge Audio announced a slightly improved version of its award-winning CXA81 integrated amplifier, called the CXA81 Mk II. It launches in May for $1,199......»»
How an underdog Street Fighter 6 player beat the odds to win $1 million
Wang Yuan-hao made history by winning Street Fighter 6's Capcom Cup. We spoke to the man known as UMA about the underdog story that landed him $1 million......»»
iPhone 16 Will Be Apple’s First AI-Centric Phone
It’s the elephant in the room at this point, but yet another report suggests Apple is working to bring AI-centric upgrades to this year’s iPhone. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has released a report outlining Apple’s plans for the M.....»»
DEAL: Trade In Your Really Old Tablet, Get Pixel Tablet for $250
Google is offering improved trade-in values on older Android and iOS tablets right now, bringing the price of a Pixel Tablet down to at least $250. If you have a newer trade-in tablet, your price will be even lower. For example, if you have an iPad (.....»»
Economic wealth may be linked with happiness in China, if inequality is low
A country's economic prosperity is linked with improved well-being in its residents, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Feng Huang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and colleagues......»»
Google’s “Find My Device” Feature Completely Outshines Apple’s Approach
The announcement of the new and improved Find My Device network shows that Google is hell-bent on stepping things up. The post Google’s “Find My Device” Feature Completely Outshines Apple’s Approach appeared first on Phandroid.....»»