Meta’s Movie Gen model puts out realistic video with sound, so we can finally have infinite Moo Deng
No one really knows what generative video models are useful for just yet, but that hasn’t stopped companies like Runway, OpenAI, and Meta from pouring millions into developing them. Meta’s latest is called Movie Gen, and true to its name turns text prompts into relatively realistic video with sound… but
Read moreJace Chen Opinion Piece: The Importance of Digital Wellbeing
Smartphones and digital platforms have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. They help us to be productive at work, manage chores in our personal lives, entertain ourselves, and keep connected to the people that matter to us. Yet there is also the danger that they can distract us
Read moreMany companies won’t say if they’ll comply with California’s AI training transparency law
California passed a law that'll require AI companies to say which data sets they used to train their models. But few are saying whether they'll comply. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWindows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2): The Complete Tutorial for Windows 10 & 11
Learn how to install, set up, manage, and use a full Linux environment on Windows 10 & 11 PCs with Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). Complete WSL2 Tutorial. Continue reading Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2): The Complete Tutorial for Windows 10 & 11 on SitePoint.
Read moreRivian deliveries fall as component shortage slows production
Rivian says it will build fewer vehicles this year than it did in 2023, the result of a supply chain problem that popped up in the third quarter that has “become more acute in recent weeks.” The company did not specify what specific component is impacted. It only said that
Read moreMeta faces data retention limits on its EU ad business after top court ruling
The European Union’s top court has sided with a privacy challenge to Meta’s data retention policies. It ruled on Friday that social networks, such as Facebook, cannot keep using people’s information for ad targeting indefinitely. The judgement could have major implications on the way Meta and other ad-funded social networks
Read moreWhy Bitcoin is Poised for Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
As 2024 unfolds, the world seems to be lurching from one crisis to the next. From geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East to supply chain issues and political uncertainty in the U.S., the cracks in the global financial system are becoming too big to ignore. For many, these disruptions feel
Read moreWaymo’s next robotaxi will be the Hyundai IONIQ 5
Waymo has struck a deal with Hyundai to bring the IONIQ 5 EV to its robotaxi network, adding another autonomous vehicle option as it scales up its business. The autonomous vehicle company announced Friday that it expects to start on-road testing a Waymo-equipped IONIQ 5 by late 2025, with the
Read moreKazang Pay: New Card Acceptance for Zambian Retailers
Kazang has introduced its Kazang Pay card acceptance solution for Zambian retailers, enabling them to accept card payments using the same Kazang terminal they use for selling prepaid items and services. Zambia’s Kazang Pay-enabled terminal accepts VISA debit and credit cards, as well as mobile wallet payments. The system transfers
Read moreGoogle is testing verified checkmarks in search
The checkmarks are only being displayed on a limited number of businesses, and are only visible to some users right now. | Image: Google / Jay Peters Google is experimenting with a new verification feature in search that should make it easier for users to avoid clicking on fake or
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