We’re dying. AI Fails AI image generators like DALL-E2, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney have come a long way, blazing a new path towards the ultimate freedom of artistic expression. In a shockingly short period of time, they’ve allowing practically anybody with an internet connection and a keyboard to generate some incredible, photorealistic art from simple… Continue reading We’re Cry-Laughing at These “Spectacular Failures” of AI Generated Art
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Record Labels Terrified by Rise of AI Music Generators
Is AI music infringing on the rights of artists? AI Music Artificial intelligence-powered generator tools that can create brand new music tracks at the click of a button are starting to come for musicians’ livelihoods — and that has lobbyist groups deeply concerned. Case in point, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is worried… Continue reading Record Labels Terrified by Rise of AI Music Generators
A Shocking Amount of US “Recycling” Goes Straight to the Landfill
According to a scathing new Greenpeace USA report, only five percent of plastic waste generated by US households actually gets recycled. In other words, despite our best efforts, the vast majority of plastic waste ends up in the landfill. In large part, that’s due to the fact that China stopped importing plastic waste back in… Continue reading A Shocking Amount of US “Recycling” Goes Straight to the Landfill
A Guy Lost His Eye and Put a Bright Light Into the Socket
“I lost my eye to cancer, so I made this and turned my head into a flashlight.” Skull Lamp Southern California-based engineer and prototype machinist Brian Stanley has gone viral with a TikTok video of a “Terminator”-style cyborg eye flashlight that can light up an entire room. “I lost my eye to cancer, so I made… Continue reading A Guy Lost His Eye and Put a Bright Light Into the Socket
Apple raises the price of Music and TV+ subscriptions
Apple is matching its wave of software updates with a not-so-pleasant price hike. As 9to5Mac reports, the company has raised the prices of Apple Music and Apple TV+. Music now costs $11 per month for individual plans (up from $10) in the US, or $109 per year. The Family plan now costs $17 per month… Continue reading Apple raises the price of Music and TV+ subscriptions
Apple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
It’s a major Apple update day, as the company is rolling out new versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. While iPhone users at large have already had a taste of iOS 16, this will be the first time that most folks will get their hands on iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. Apple… Continue reading Apple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth’s magnetic field
Put horror movies and games aside for a few minutes to listen to something truly unsettling this Halloween season. The European Space Agency has released audio of what our planet’s magnetic field sounds like. While it protects us from cosmic radiation and charged particles from solar winds, it turns out that the magnetic field has… Continue reading Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth’s magnetic field
The second-gen Apple Pencil hits a new low of $89
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. For digital artists, doodlers, and heavy note takers,… Continue reading The second-gen Apple Pencil hits a new low of $89
PayPal adds passkey support in the US for easier logins and check outs
PayPal has started rolling out passkeys for users in the US, on the same day Apple is bringing the technology to its computers and tablets with macOS Ventura and iPadOS16. That means you’ll be able to log into your PayPal account without having to type in your credentials, which in turn makes its quicker to… Continue reading PayPal adds passkey support in the US for easier logins and check outs
Slow microSD download speeds on your Steam Deck? There’s a fix for that
/ For some Deck owners, the Steam Deck’s default microSD formatting might lead to slow-as-molasses game download speeds. Thankfully, a workaround exists. The microSD card slot is located on the bottom of the Steam Deck, beneath the right speaker.Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If you get a Steam Deck, slide in a microSD… Continue reading Slow microSD download speeds on your Steam Deck? There’s a fix for that