The Met Gala, known for its extravagant fashion statements and celebrity appearances, took a digital turn this year with the rise of generative AI deepfakes. Instead of just showcasing real-life red carpet moments, social media was flooded with digitally manipulated images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna in stunning outfits that never actually graced
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In the United States, food waste is a significant issue, with approximately one-third of all food produced ending up in landfills instead of being consumed. This surplus production not only leads to environmental harm through excess greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes to unnecessary packaging, storage, and delivery requirements. While food delivery services like HelloFresh
Dark matter remains one of the most mysterious and enigmatic aspects of the universe. Despite decades of research and numerous experiments, scientists have yet to directly detect this elusive substance. The scientific community’s current understanding of dark matter is based on its indirect effects on the motion of stars and galaxies. This leads to the
Disney Plus and Hulu have recently achieved a significant milestone by posting a profit for the first time. In the latest earnings report released by Disney, it was revealed that both streaming services made a combined profit of $47 million this past quarter. This turnaround is remarkable considering the $587 million loss reported at the
Microsoft has recently made the shocking decision to shut down multiple game studios, including well-known developers such as Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, the creators of Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush, respectively. This news came as a surprise to many in the gaming community and was delivered to the affected staff via an email from Xbox
In a recent review conducted by a research team led by Washington State University, it was discovered that cybersecurity programs across the country exhibit significant variability. The authors of the study emphasize the importance of collaboration between program leaders and professional societies to ensure that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to meet the
Docusign recently made headlines with its acquisition of Lexion, an AI-powered agreement management software provider, for a whopping $165 million. This move is aimed at solidifying Docusign’s presence in the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) sector, which the company ventured into just last month. Despite the acquisition, Docusign has assured that Lexion’s products will remain available
In a recent report by VistaPrint and Wix, it was found that over two-thirds of consumers prefer to discover local businesses through social apps. This indicates the growing importance of social media in the realm of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The report also highlights a shift towards digital marketing among SMBs, with social media
Collaborating on physical objects remotely has always been a challenge, but with the introduction of SharedNeRF, the landscape is about to change drastically. SharedNeRF is a new remote conferencing system that allows users to manipulate a 3D view of a scene, enabling them to assist in complex tasks like debugging intricate hardware. The system combines
The Super Famicom, the Japanese counterpart of the Super Nintendo (SNES), has seen various prototype versions over the years that offer a glimpse into what could have been. One such pre-production version recently surfaced on the Japanese Yahoo Auctions site, sparking interest among video game collectors and historians alike. Unlike the final production model released