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Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Thom Yorke, and 10K+ creators sign warning against AI use of their work
More than 10,000 professional actors, musicians, writers, and other creators have signed a petition urging against AI using their work without permission for training. British composer Ed Newton-Rex wrote the statement and set up the signature collection. The ranks of signers include many famous names. They range from Hollywood stars like Kevin Bacon and Julianne Moore to record-selling musicians and composers like Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus and best-selling authors Harlan Coben and Ted Chiang. The statement itself is brief and to the point:“The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust...
Sony WH-1000XM6: rumored release date, and possible early leaks
If you're think that the Sony WH-1000XM6 must be due soon, to replace the now-several-years-old current model, you might be right. The Sony WH-1000XM5 rank among the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy today – but this is an incredibly competitive market and there's no shortage of contenders for the crown, and Sony's own headphones are so good that the previous model, the Sony WH-1000XM4, are currently atop our best-buy guide.That means Sony needs to keep improving its flagship over-ears if it wants to keep selling new pairs to people. And the rumour mill says that it's going to do...
Will LLMs become the ultimate mediators for better and for worse? DeepMind researchers and Reddit users seem to agree on that
AI experts believe large language models (LLMs) could serve a purpose as mediators in certain scenarios where agreements can’t be reached between individuals.A recent study by researchers at Google DeepMind sought to explore the potential for LLMs to be used in this regard, particularly in terms of solving incendiary disputes amidst the contentious political climate globally.“Finding agreements through a free exchange of views is often difficult,” the study authors noted. “Collective deliberation can be slow, difficult to scale, and unequally attentive to different voices.” Winning over the group As part of the project, the team at DeepMind trained a series of LLMs...
Antennas Direct ClearStream Max-V Pro review: a powerful TV antenna for indoor and outdoor installation
Antennas Direct ClearStream Max-V Pro: Two-minute review The Antennas Direct CleaStream Max-V Pro is about as powerful an indoor antenna as you can buy. Antenna gain matters for receiving more distant or lower-power broadcast TV stations, and that gain comes from multiple, large elements like those employed in the ClearStream Max-V Pro. Compared to the best indoor TV antennas, this is quite large at about 32 x 17 x 4 inches and is billed by Antennas Direct as an “indoor/outdoor” design, with both a wall-mount bracket and mast-mount hardware included. (No mast is included, but the company has several options available...
Crucial’s new ultra-fast clock driver DDR5 memory modules bring 2x speed boost for AI PCs, but they aren’t cheap
Micron Technology has introduced its first-ever Crucial DDR5 CUDIMM (clocked unbuffered dual inline memory modules) and CSODIMM (clocked small outline dual memory modules) solutions, delivering speeds up to 6,400 MT/s - twice the maximum standard DDR4 speeds (3,200 MT/s).These new clock driver-based memory modules are designed for AI PCs and high-performance systems, promising faster downloads, improved refresh rates, and speed stability.Validated by Intel for use with its new Core Ultra processors (Series 2), these modules can reach capacities of up to 64GB and aim to meet the increasing demand for high memory performance in AI workloads. Paying the price These new memory...
3 Netflix movies with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes that you shouldn't miss
There's always a huge offering of movies and shows on Netflix, but while there's a good haul of titles that are new to Netflix in October 2024, we still have to say goodbye to some highly-rated movies on the best streaming service.After sifting through the titles leaving Netflix in October 2024, I've found three of the best Netflix movies with more than 85% on Rotten Tomatoes that I can't wait to watch before they leave the platform on October 31. Care to join me? Monty Python and the Holy Grail RT score: 96%Age rating: PGLength: 91 minutesDirectors: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones This...
Spotify finally lets you create playlist art – and it's already my favorite new feature since Daylists
Spotify continues to be one of the best music streaming services around thanks to personalized features like Daylists – and it isn’t stopping there. It's just rolled out a new beta feature that lets you create custom playlist art to make your creations look just as good as they sound. In other words, it's Spotify meets Canva.The new ‘Create Cover Art’ feature, which is available in English in 65 regions, is a new in-app integration that gives you the opportunity to express your knack for graphic design as well as playlist curation.Combining the basic elements of a typical graphic design...
Thousands of WordPress websites hacked via plugin looking to steal user data
A new variant of the infamous ClearFake (AKA ClickFix) malware has been detected in the wild, and has already managed to compromise thousands of WordPress websites.Researchers from GoDaddy claim to have spotted a variant of this campaign, which installs malicious plugins to sites on the website builder. The threat actors would use the credentials stolen elsewhere (or bought on the black market) to log into the website’s WordPress admin account, and install a seemingly benign plugin.The victims are then enticed to download an update, which is just a piece of malware that steals sensitive data, or does something else but...
The leaked DJI Osmo 360 looks like the worst news the GoPro Max 2 has had all year
New DJI Osmo 360 leaks reveal more about the incoming action camMock-ups based on schematics give us an idea of potential design GoPro Max 2 still hasn't launched a year on from official confirmation The great DJI vs GoPro battle looks likely to enter a new chapter soon, with regulatory filings recently revealing that a new DJI Osmo 360 is en route. And now some new mockups of the 360 camera suggest it could be a major headache for the delayed GoPro Max 2.While the discovery of a DJI Osmo 360 filing from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave us...
Want to experience Apple Intelligence on your Mac? You can opt into the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta version to try it
Apple has just released a near-final beta version of the newest iteration of macOS, Sequoia 15.1, which is available for developers and public beta testers to try. So, if you have a Mac device and you can’t wait to try out the latest macOS features, you can grab the beta - though for most people we’d recommend you wait for the general public release of Sequoia 15.1, which is expected to follow shortly and should be much more stable. This beta release comes a week after the last beta version, which suggests that testing is speeding up ahead of an...
Mac users, say goodbye to your Lightning cables: new Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may finally be coming with a USB-C charging port
Apple is rumored to be working on new renditions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad, which will finally have their Lightning charging ports replaced with USB-C - at least, according to some code found within the recent iOS 18.1 update. The trend of updating all devices with EU-compliant USB-C ports continues for Apple and its range of hardware.As any user of the current Magic Mouse will know, the Lightning charging port is located directly on the underside, effectively making it unusable while the peripheral is plugged in, along with a few other cons that you can find...
Chinese company hopes to launch its first GPGPU in 2025; but Nvidia's H100 is safe for now, as it is 67x faster than its new AI challenger
Known in China as the grandfather of domestic CPUs, Loongson develops processors and chips in a bid to reduce the country's reliance on foreign technology, particularly from companies such as Intel and AMD.Although probably best-known for its Loongson series of processors (originally based on MIPS architecture), the company is branching out and has unveiled its first self-developed GPGPU (General-Purpose GPU), the Loongson 9A1000.Announced at the recent Loongson Industrial Ecosystem Conference, and reported by Fast Technology, the 9A1000 aims to deliver competitive performance for AI computing in edge devices and unmanned systems. Tech giants like Nvidia can breathe easy for now,...
Google Pixel 9a leak teases a larger screen than previous model
Leaks continue to tease various design details about the Google Pixel 9a, with recent rumors hinting at its shape and potential colors. But now we might know the upcoming phone’s precise size, which could make it bigger than last year’s Google Pixel 8a.Tipster @OnLeaks has taken to social media to explain that some previously shared dimensions were apparently a little off, with the precise measurements being 154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm (or 9.4mm if you include the rear camera ring in the thickness). This makes the phone as slim as the Google Pixel 8a, but also a little taller and...
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro review: The feature-rich smartwatch falls short of its premium price tag
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: one-minute review The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro, the brand's new flagship wearable, promises a longer battery life among other enhanced features over its previous incarnation, the TicWatch Pro 5. The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a well-engineered device with a robust feel, yet it’s light and relatively slender for a fitness-focused watch. The screen glass is dense and feels tough enough to withstand the rigors of more extreme activities, while the display is clear and renders the UI very well. It’s responsive to gestures, but unfortunately, contact still registers through various materials, so accidental swipes...
Gemini will soon call and text for you, without you needing to unlock your phone
Google is continuing to infuse the Gemini Live AI assistant across Android phones with the ability to make calls and send messages, even when your phone is locked, on its way. As discovered in a piece of as-yet unreleased code by Android Authority, the update would further cement Gemini as the replacement for Google Assistant.Controlling the phone while it is locked is a signature feature of Gemini Live. You could already talk to the AI and ask it questions when your phone is locked, but currently, only Google Assistant can send messages or make calls without unlocking the device. The...
Having problems with your Asus ROG Ally? A new patch for Armoury Crate might have fixed some issues... but not all of them
Both Asus ROG Ally X and ROG Ally users have been facing issues with the handheld’s built-in Armoury Crate software for a while now, and despite a recent patch intent on fixing multiple bugs in the software, a prominent issue points towards losing access to control inputs while in-game.These concerns were raised by users on Reddit and Asus’s own forums, days before the Armoury Crate 1.5.20 update was pushed last week with the following bug fixes: Fixed issues with crashing in ACSE and the Command CentreImproved responsiveness when switching Control Mode in the Command CentreSolved an issue where Embedded Controller would...
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