Remember the scene from Blade Runner, where Deckard puts a photograph into a Photo Inspector? The virtual camera can pan and move around the captured scene, pulling out impossible details. It seems that [Ben Wang] discovered how to make that particular trick a reality, but with audio instead of video. The secret sauce isn’t a
Read MoreRemember the scene from Blade Runner, where Deckard puts a photograph into a Photo Inspector? The virtual camera can pan and move around the captured scene, pulling out impossible details. It seems that [Ben Wang] discovered how to make that particular trick a reality, but with audio instead of video. The secret sauce isn’t a
Read MoreNatasha Lomas / TechCrunch: For Europeans, CJEU’s Meta ruling could potentially close this chapter on surveillance capitalism, which relies on denying users a free choice over its tracking — Mark your calendar European friends: July 4th could soon be celebrated as independence-from-Meta’s-surveillance- capitalism-day …
Read MoreAt first sight upon seeing [Don]’s HX2023 cyberdeck project one might be sad at the destruction of a retrocomputer, but in fact its classic Epson shell comes from a pile of spare parts left after restoring many other of the classic HX20 notebook computers to working order. The result stays true to the original but
Read MoreFrom Rye Lane to the Flamin’ Hot, these are the movies you need to watch on the streaming service right now.
Read MoreThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a California startup company called Alef Automotive the first-ever airworthiness permit for a fully electric flying car that is capable of both flying and driving on roads. This milestone event marks the beginning of a new era in the transportation industry. This ground-breaking achievement not only marks a
Read MoreAMOLED displays have become the de-facto choice across flagship phones and mid-range phones alike and for good reason too. AMOLED displays allow individual pixels to turn off, letting you enjoy true blacks on the display. It’s great for HDR content and has some battery savings on the side too. But lately, we’ve been seeing the
Read MoreThe early Prime Day deals keep trickling in, and these Fourth of July offerings are particularly eye-catching. Three of the Fire TV streaming devices are available for their best prices ever right now, with up to 54% in savings to be had. The Fire TV Stick 4K is down to just $22.99 ($27 off) for
Read MoreKevin Okemwa / Windows Central: OpenAI temporarily pulls its Browse with Bing beta feature from ChatGPT Plus after users found that requesting a URL’s full text let them bypass some paywalls — ChatGPT aided users aiming to bypass paywalls, but OpenAI put a stop to it. — What you need to know
Read MoreCat Zakrzewski / Washington Post: A judge issues an injunction blocking key Biden admin officials from contacting social media companies, in a case brought by MO and LA AGs over vaccine posts — The Trump-appointed judge’s move could upend years of efforts to enhance coordination between the government and social media companies.
Read MoreIt’s been tough to find more than a minor price drop on the latest 3rd Gen Apple AirPods since they hit the market, but this Best Buy deal is a savvy solution for bargain hunters. The Geek Squad Certified Refurbished model of the AirPods 3 is just $109.99 right now, saving you a cool $60.
Read MoreWe’re just one week out from one of the biggest sales events of the year, and this bonus deal that Amazon just announced is a great way to maximize your budget on Prime Day. If you buy a $50 Amazon eGift Card, you’ll get a free $5 credit added to your account to spend. Spending
Read MoreGoogle is currently working on Android TV 14 based on Android 14. It’s developing the OS on its ADT-4 reference device. Unlike with previous iterations, Google doesn’t plan to offer this device to developers. One of the main reasons why Google made its Nexus (now Pixel) lineup was to have a reference device to develop
Read MoreCat Zakrzewski / Washington Post: A judge issues an injunction blocking key Biden admin officials from contacting social media companies, in a case brought by MO and LA AGs over vaccine posts — The Trump-appointed judge’s move could upend years of efforts to enhance coordination between the government and social media companies.
Read MoreCassian Bilton and Lee Pace in season 2 of Foundation. | Image: Apple It’s already been a pretty eventful summer for science fiction fans. Last week saw the finale of Apple’s post-apocalyptic series Silo, Strange New Worlds season 2 is keeping Star Trek going through August, and Disney Plus is still in the midst of
Read MoreTitles like AI Dungeon are already using generative AI to generate in-game content. Nobody knows who owns it.
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Opinion post by Kaitlyn Cimino The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 should hit wrists in the next month or so, and we’re much more excited to try it on than our summer swimwear. The presumably attractive device arrives still riding the coattails of a very successful Galaxy Watch 5 series.
Read MoreThe reactions and preferences of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping brand strategies. With the advent of digital technology and social media, Gen Z’s response to negative brand experiences is remarkably different from previous generations, often leading to brand abandonment after just one poor experience and a pervasive
Read MoreImage: Epic Games It’s summer in Fortnite, which can only mean it’s time for ice cream. Epic has kicked off the battle royale’s annual summer event, called Summer Escape, which means a handful of changes to the game, including a number of freebies players can unlock. It runs from now until July 18th. The only
Read MoreFinancial Times: South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are assessing the fallout from China’s limits on chipmaking chemicals gallium and germanium; Japan imported $203.2M worth in 2022 — Beijing’s move to impose restrictions follows escalating US controls on technology — Trade officials were assessing the fallout …
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft thinks we’re getting a PS5 Slim model later this year that might be priced at $399.99. The software giant is currently waiting a ruling in the FTC v. Microsoft hearing and as part of the case Microsoft has filed documents which reveal it thinks a PS5 Slim
Read MoreIt’s probably drummed into you now that networking is an essential part of professional success. But how do you effectively network with people? It’s harder than it seems on paper. But if you’re seeking a job or looking for new business opportunities, you need to have meaningful connections. Fortunately, there are interesting tips and strategies
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft thinks we’re getting a PS5 Slim model later this year that might be priced at $399.99. The software giant is currently waiting a ruling in the FTC v. Microsoft hearing and as part of the case Microsoft has filed documents which reveal it thinks a PS5 Slim
Read MoreEver wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.
Read MoreZom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. | Image: Netflix Anime Expo took place over the weekend, and Netflix used the opportunity to show off some of its upcoming slate of Japanese programming. It wasn’t all anime either; in addition to animated series, we also got a look at the live-action zombie flick Zom 100
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