Virtual reality has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for user engagement, and recent research from the University of Helsinki has shed light on how cinematography techniques can be used to enhance this experience. By applying principles of composition and continuity commonly found in filmmaking, researchers have developed a new teleportation method that
Eight TikTok creators are taking legal action to prevent a law that would require the app to be banned unless its Chinese parent company divests it. They argue that such a measure would not only harm their livelihoods but also restrict their creative outlets. This lawsuit mirrors TikTok’s own legal challenge to the law, emphasizing
The recent departure of Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder of OpenAI, has once again brought the spotlight on the leadership crisis that has been unfolding within the Microsoft-backed startup. The departure of Sutskever comes on the heels of a tumultuous period for OpenAI, marked by conflicts at the highest levels of the organization. One of the
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is currently facing a lawsuit from the nonprofit Environmental Democracy Project for what they claim is an ongoing failure to comply with the Clean Air Act at their assembly plant in Fremont, California. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, accuses Tesla of violating the law multiple times
Google’s journey in the realm of contextual information and predictive actions started nearly a decade ago with a feature called Now on Tap. This feature allowed users to tap and hold the home button on Android devices to surface relevant information related to what was on the screen. Back then, this feature felt exciting and
Reddit is rolling out new updates to its popular “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) feature, making it easier for users to plan and promote their interview sessions. One key addition is the new AMA scheduling tool, which allows Redditors to choose “AMA” as a post type within the scheduling flow on desktop. This feature enables users
In the modern era, where technology plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, advancements in information processing technologies are crucial. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the telecommunications industry and enhance data security for millions of users. Led by You Zhou,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has numerous problems that cannot be ignored. It has a tendency to exploit the work of others without giving proper credit, resulting in a wave of outrage and legal disputes. When generating images, AI often portrays CEOs as predominantly white and depicts people in culturally insensitive outfits, while also envisioning women with
The much-anticipated patch for Hades 2 is just around the corner, and developers have hinted at some exciting changes. One key area they are looking to tweak is resource gathering during gameplay. Currently, players have to carefully choose their gathering tool at the start of the run and are then locked into using that tool
Sony, the Japanese electronics giant, recently announced a 7% drop in annual profits for the fiscal year 2023. This decline was primarily caused by a decrease in its financial services division. The company also fell short of its projected unit sales for its flagship PlayStation 5 gaming console for the full year. The figures for