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The Kate Middleton Photoshop Backlash, and What You Need to Know About Photo Editing
The seemingly innocuous question, “Where is Kate?” has turned into a messy tangle of news stories. They’re a reminder that computer-manipulated images are now so common that prominent figures are increasingly comfortable attempting to pass them off as authentic. For months, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales and future queen consort of England, had been dogged […]
Auto Racing’s Lion In Winter Still Has Challenges
Roger Penske, now 87, is a familiar face at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a race-car owner. He … [+] acquired the facility in 2019. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty Images Roger Penske has enjoyed a long, successful, business career. That has included auto racing interests that have established his brand. That includes 19 […]
Two Months Later, What’s Happening With ‘Palworld’ Now?
Palworld Pocket Pair Palworld wasn’t just a hit when it was released, and shed its meme-appeal of “Pokémon with guns,” revealing a substantive, engaging game underneath. It was, and will likely remain for a long while, one of the most popular games on Steam ever, securing the second-highest concurrent playercount in the service’s history with […]
A Dive Into AI’s Impact On Engagement
Chiranjiv spearheads AI/ML solutions for diverse industries at Course5 Intelligence. getty As someone who’s navigated the crossroads of technology and marketing for over two decades, I’ve witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts in how brands connect with their audiences. My unique vantage point comes from not just observing but actively engaging with the evolution of influencer […]
Former Star Wars Jedi Director Announces New AAA Game Studio Giant Skull
Giant Skull logo Giant Skull At a time when many game studios are laying off staff and others are shutting down, it’s always welcome to see a new one run by talented veterans opening up. The latest notable studio to open its doors is Giant Skull. It’s led by Stig Asmussen, most recently of Respawn […]
The ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Release Date Is Very, Very Far Away
Damsel Netflix In the wake of the end of the writers and actors’ strikes, Netflix said that their top two priorities were getting out Stranger Things season 5 and Wednesday season 2, new seasons of their most popular shows. But even with that mandate, it is going to be a long, long time before Stranger […]
Apple to allow web distribution for iOS apps in latest DMA tweaks
Apple will allow iOS developers located in the European Union to distribute apps from the web, rather then via its App Store. The option, which it says will be made available to qualifying developers “later this Spring”, is being offered in response to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) which puts obligations on how Apple […]
Model Selection In AI: Navigating The Efficiency-Performance Ecosystem
CTO at Pinochle.AI. getty A Strategic Approach To AI Model Efficiency In the intricate dance of balancing efficiency and performance within AI projects, the selection among sparse, small and large models isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic imperative that demands a nuanced understanding of each model’s impact on project outcomes, resource allocation and long-term […]
DoorDash’s new AI-powered ‘SafeChat+’ tool automatically detects verbal abuse
DoorDash hopes to reduce verbally abusive and inappropriate interactions between consumers and delivery people with its new AI-powered feature that automatically detects offensive language. Dubbed “SafeChat+,” DoorDash is leveraging AI technology to review in-app conversations and determine if a customer or Dasher is being harassed. Depending on the scenario, there will be an option to […]
How Hard Is It To Be A Biotech Venture Capitalist?
A major step in the development of a biotech startup: an initial public offering takes a biotech … [+] company from the private to the public market, a profound change for management and investors. THE AGE BUSINESS Picture by WAYNE TAYLOR. (Photo by Fairfax Media via Getty Images/Fairfax Media via Getty Images via Getty Images) […]