Better than JPEG? Researcher discovers Stable Diffusion can compress images
enlarge / These jagged, colorful blocks are exactly what the concept of image compression looks like. Benj Edwards / Ars Technica Last week, Swiss software… Read More »Better than JPEG? Researcher discovers Stable Diffusion can compress images
This student’s side project will help decide Musk vs. Twitter
August 5 was not a normal day for Kaicheng Yang. It was the day after a US court published Elon Musk’s argument about why he… Read More »This student’s side project will help decide Musk vs. Twitter
Meta removes Chinese attempt to influence US elections
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram said it had removed the first targeted Chinese campaign to meddle in US politics and the effort was… Read More »Meta removes Chinese attempt to influence US elections
A border deal between Israel and Lebanon could boost natural gas supplies
Offshore gas fields in the Mediterranean could become one of the new energy sources for European countries seeking independence from Russia.
The man disappeared more than a year ago while meeting a friend. Texas Police Just Found His Remains
It’s been 18 months since Jacob Dubois disappeared. Family and friends celebrated his 23rd birthday without him this year, knowing that whatever happened the day… Read More »The man disappeared more than a year ago while meeting a friend. Texas Police Just Found His Remains
Nreal’s $380 AR Glasses Aim to Be a Virtual Monitor for MacBooks
enlarge / Nreal shows someone using the Air goggles to extend his MacBook desktop. Nreal As augmented reality (AR) glasses continue to try to gain… Read More »Nreal’s $380 AR Glasses Aim to Be a Virtual Monitor for MacBooks
Brazil’s far right is plotting its own January 6 uprising
Telegram did not respond to a request for comment. Telegram was heavily used by the organizers of the January 6 riots in the US. The… Read More »Brazil’s far right is plotting its own January 6 uprising
Browns’ Garrett released from hospital after terrifying crash
CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett was released from a hospital late Monday night after being injured when he rolled over his Porsche… Read More »Browns’ Garrett released from hospital after terrifying crash
Dating apps thrive in China, but not just for romance
China has taken on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to thrive.
10 New Standout Hotels in Asia
An eight suite hideaway in a Himalayan pine forest. A hotel in Phnom Penh aimed at digital nomads. We’ve found 10 properties that span countries,… Read More »10 New Standout Hotels in Asia
DART goes silent after hitting an asteroid [Update]
enlarge / One of the last images of DART. NASA/APL Update, 10:30 am: If this is any indication of the quality of the images we… Read More »DART goes silent after hitting an asteroid [Update]
Not all bots are bad, and Twitter knows it
But bots don’t even have to be useful. “I don’t think bots need to do anything worthwhile,” said V Buckenham, founder of Cheap Bots, Done… Read More »Not all bots are bad, and Twitter knows it
Roger Stone says ‘let’s tackle the violence’ in unearthed footage of 2020 election handed over to Jan 6 commission
Roger Stone, a former adviser and confidant to former US President Donald Trump, addresses reporters in front of the Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal BuildingAnna… Read More »Roger Stone says ‘let’s tackle the violence’ in unearthed footage of 2020 election handed over to Jan 6 commission
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