Why CAPTCHA Pictures Are So Unbearably Depressing
Clive Thompson: I hate doing Google's CAPTCHAs. Part of it is the sheer hassle of repeatedly identifying objects -- traffic lights, staircases, palm trees and buses -- just so I can finish a web search. I also don't like being forced to donate free l.....»»
How Sony is blending games, movies and VR into the same ecosystem | Jake Zim interview
Jake Zim, SVP of virtual reality at Sony Pictures, this is a unique point in time in the history of gaming when the walls are coming down. Jake Zim, SVP of virtual reality at Sony Pictures, this is a unique point in time in the history of gaming.....»»
AI turned Breaking Bad into an anime — and it’s terrifying
A TikTok user recently shared a video showing AI-generated pictures of the Breaking Bad cast as anime characters, and the results are alarming......»»
Check out these hands-on images of the OnePlus 11!
Although this year’s OnePlus launch is still a little bit away, Android Central has already obtained a stylish green OnePlus 11. While we at Phandroid are unable to comment on the gadget just yet, we can now enjoy a few fresh pictures of it.Ima.....»»
7 overlooked modern movies you should watch
Many movies receive considerable attention from critics and audiences, but some worthy pictures are unjustly ignored despite being among the best in the medium......»»
Surprise magma chamber growing under Mediterranean volcano
Using a novel imaging technique for volcanoes that produces high-resolution pictures of seismic wave properties, a new study reveals a large, previously undetected body of mobile magma underneath Kolumbo, an active submarine volcano near Santorini, G.....»»
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 pictures show off new camera design
Samsung's new smartphones are launching February 1, and a lot has leaked. Enlarge / The base-model Galaxy S23, which has a new camera design. (credit: WinFuture) Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S23 soon, with.....»»
Negative online reviews from Black people perceived as less credible, according to new study
Consumers are less likely to perceive a negative review from someone of a Black background as credible, according to a first-of-a-kind study which explored the impact of showing race in online profile pictures and avatars......»»
OnePlus shares a new OnePlus 11 launch date and official images
The OnePlus 11 is going to make its debut in China first of all, and we have pictures of the phone in action......»»
OnePlus shares a new OnePlus 11 launch date and official image
The OnePlus 11 is going to make its debut in China first of all, and we have pictures of the phone in action......»»
AUO cooperates with Renovatio Pictures to set up LED virtual studio
LCD panel maker AUO has disclosed it has cooperated with VFX (visual effects) specialist Renovatio Pictures to set up an LED virtual studio at Central Motion Picture's film studio in Taipei to provide integrated services consisting of shooting scenes.....»»
Someone tries to sell a Pixel Tablet prototype, posts pictures
Dubious listing gives us the first real-life pictures of Google's upcoming tablet. The Pixel Tablet! Apparently it will also come in black, or at least this prototype does......»»
YouTube moderation bots will start issuing warnings, 24-hour bans
New automated moderation program does not seem to allow for human intervention. Enlarge (credit: Carolco Pictures) YouTube has announced a plan to crack down on spam and abusive content in comments and livestream chats......»»
AI image generation tech can now create life-wrecking deepfakes with ease
AI tech makes it trivial to generate harmful fake photos from a few social media pictures. Enlarge / This is John. He doesn't exist. But AI can easily put a photo of him in any situation we want. And the same process can apply to.....»»
Hubble captures dual views of an unusual star cluster
While these two images may look dazzlingly different, they are actually pictures of the same cosmic object: NGC 1850. Although the same Hubble instrument took both images, different filters with different assigned colors were used to study particular.....»»
Arkose MatchKey resolves issues associated with CAPTCHAs
Arkose Labs releases Arkose MatchKey, a new suite of CAPTCHA challenges that improves both defensibility against attackers and usability for consumers. Fraudsters are getting creative, and CISOs need a diverse set of solutions to be able to detect an.....»»
Hubble Snaps Stunning Pictures Of Colliding Galaxies
The latest Hibble snapshot sheds light on a galactic merger event in the Arp-Madore Catalogue of Southern Peculiar Galaxies and Associations. The latest Hibble snaps.....»»
Listen to the spooky echoes of a black hole
As well as admiring beautiful pictures of space you can listen to them via sonifications, like these X-ray rings echoing around a black hole in V404 Cygni......»»
Babylon featurette explores indulgence and excess in early Hollywood
Paramount Pictures released a featurette of the upcoming film from Damien Chazelle, Babylon, which promises to be a wild ride of depravity and debauchery......»»
Galaxy S22 update lets you take better pictures of, well, the galaxy
In an effort to outdo rivals, Samsung boosts night photography on flagship line......»»
AdultFriendFinder is a hookup site with equal parts spam and porn
Moving to a new area or working at a new job where you don't know anybody can be seriously depressing, especially if you're already introverted as it is. What are you supposed to do? Go sit at the bar by yourself? And talk to strangers? No thanks.The.....»»