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.....»»
"Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex"
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites......»»
Pure nonsense: Debunking the latest attack on renewable energy
What a terrible anti-renewable-power video reveals about the US energy market. Enlarge / Miraculously, the video at issue did not accuse wind turbines of causing cancer. (credit: Pictures Alliance / Getty Images) Our editor-in-chief obviously.....»»
"This really is the surface of an alien world": NASA shares new pictures from Mars landing
NASA has released new pictures captured by the Perseverance rover after its dramatic touchdown on Mars......»»
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) hid an Easter egg in the parachute of NASA"s Perseverance rover
Last Friday, NASA successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Martian soil. The mission went off without a hitch, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) began broadcasting the first images almost immediately. However, some pictures and videos taken du.....»»
Spider-Man: No Way Home is the third movie’s title, set for Christmas 2021
The third film in Sony Pictures' rebooted Spider-Man franchise starring Tom Holland finally has an official title, as well as a Christmas 2021 release date......»»
Mortal Kombat"s first official movie trailer pulls no punches
Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday published the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat, a reboot of the film series based on the popular video game franchise......»»
Portrait of young galaxy throws theory of galaxy formation on its head
Scientists have challenged our current understanding of how galaxies form by unveiling pictures of a young galaxy in the early life of the Universe which appears surprisingly mature......»»
5 creator economy VCs see startup opportunities in monetization, discovery and much more
Everyone knows YouTubers and other creators are popular with internet users of all ages. But today, these influencers also have real businesses powered by a range of software tools and service providers who help weave videos, pictures, clips, memes a.....»»
The best portable photo printers for 2021
Printing your favorite smartphone pictures on the go is easier than ever with a portable photo printer. From tiny Zink printers to devices that "print" on film, here are some of the best portable photo printers......»»
Sowon: K-pop star apologises over "Nazi mannequin" image
Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram......»»
New tool automatically turns math into pictures
Some people look at an equation and see a bunch of numbers and symbols; others see beauty. Thanks to a new tool, anyone can now translate the abstractions of mathematics into beautiful and instructive illustrations. The tool enables users to create d.....»»
“Warp speed,” “Prime Directive” predate Star Trek, per new reference tool
Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction is a new, and free, online reference tool. Enlarge / The term "warp drive" actually predates its first use in the long-running Star Trek franchise by 14 years. (credit: Paramount Pictures) There's no d.....»»
The first Sega Saturn devkits were super long
A Japanese collector of vintage video game hardware and anime paraphernalia tweeted a couple of pictures showing off his Sega Saturn Address Checker. The devkit was used to ensure games did not break any of Sega's memory usage rules......»»
Google Play bans video app for standard “.ass” subtitle support
"Advanced Sub Station alpha" files, or a naughty word for a butt? Who knows! Enlarge / Google's app review robots can't be reasoned with, they don't feel pity... (credit: Carolco Pictures) Google Play's crazy automated app review process strik.....»»
Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed
A sex offender targeted nearly 600 females and some of them sent intimate pictures to him......»»
Warner Bros. greenlights three 2023 movies for worldwide theatrical release
Warner Bros. Pictures’ controversial decision to release 2021 movies on HBO Max the same day as their theatrical debut didn’t sit well with many industry players. Fortunately for them, and theater owners alike, it seems as if the dual release pla.....»»
Hackers Threaten To Leak Plastic Surgery Pictures
Hackers have stolen the data of a large cosmetic surgery chain and are threatening to publish patients' before and after photos, among other details. From a report: The Hospital Group, which has a long list of celebrity endorsements, has confirmed th.....»»
Hackers threaten to leak plastic surgery pictures
The Hospital Group has confirmed that patient photos are being held to ransom by hackers......»»
The 15 best films of a bizarre (and probably historic) year for film
Some good 2020 news: Most of our favorite films this year can now be enjoyed from home. Enlarge / Clear your year end vacation schedule, there's streaming to do. (credit: Nathan Mattise / ESPN / Orion Pictures / Ingrid Haas / Warner Bros. / Jos.....»»
Google Photos will soon apply a 3D effect to your 2D pictures
As with any technology that uses AI, this feature is undoubtedly going to have a few bugs, but the previews Google has shown off so far are pretty impressive. Cinematic photos have more depth, and they can allow certain elements in the foreground of.....»»