Leica can now style your iPhone photos to mimic a pro photographer
Leica can now style your iPhone photos to mimic a pro photographer The Greg Williams preset is the 16th photo filter to come to Leica’s Lux app. | Image: Leica Camera Leica is bringing a new kind of filter effect called “Artist Looks” to its Lux camera app for iPhones, with the first one adjusting […]
This modern cassette boombox will lure you in with glowing VU meters
This modern cassette boombox will lure you in with glowing VU meters The GB-001 is a modern take on the classic ‘80s boombox with features like Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery. | Image: We Are Rewind We Are Rewind, a Paris-based company that has relaunched the cassette player with modern features like support for wireless […]
SoundCloud changes its TOS again after an AI uproar
SoundCloud changes its TOS again after an AI uproar Music-sharing platform SoundCloud is saying it “has never used artist content to train AI models,” and that it’s “making a formal commitment that any use of AI on SoundCloud will be based on consent, transparency, and artist control.” The update comes several days after artists reported […]
Apple might let you scroll with your eyes in the Vision Pro
Apple might let you scroll with your eyes in the Vision Pro Apple is testing a feature that will let users scroll through Vision Pro apps using the headset’s eye-tracking capability, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Eye-based scrolling will apparently work across all of Apple’s built-in apps, and Gurman says the company is working on […]
Microsoft starts testing ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows
Microsoft starts testing 'Hey, Copilot!' in Windows Microsoft starts testing ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows Microsoft is testing a feature for Copilot Voice that will let Windows 11 users start a conversation with the app by saying “Hey Copilot!” Windows Insiders who have the updated app can try it out once they opt in and activate […]
Grok really wanted people to know that claims of white genocide in South Africa are highly contentious
Grok really wanted people to know that claims of white genocide in South Africa are highly contentious Grok, the AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI, was sending strange responses to people on X earlier on Wednesday. In responses to a number of people, Grok focused on debunking claims of white genocide in South Africa – […]
Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
Trump administration announces 'illegal' rollback of energy and water efficiency standards Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards The US Energy Department says it’s rolling back long-standing efficiency standards for appliances, which advocates are calling a clear violation of the law. Continuing the Trump administration’s assault on federal water and energy […]
TikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos
TikTok is using AI-generated alt text to describe photos Users can still add their own alt text, but now TikTok will ensure that more images have accessibility descriptions applied. TikTok is introducing new accessibility features that make it easier for people with visual impairments to see text and use screen readers on the platform. After […]
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram Meta antitrust trial The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” […]
Google will let restaurants highlight specials on their search profiles
Google will let restaurants highlight specials on their search profiles Google is preparing to add a new section to restaurant and bar search profiles. The new section will let owners include timely deals or events in search results in a way that they can control, either manually or by linking to a social media profile, […]