Adobe’s Project See Through, a tool that is capable of eliminating distracting reflections in photos taken through windows, is now available as a technology preview and is now called the Reflection Removal tool. Originally revealed as a “Sneak” during the Adobe’s annual Max conference last year, you can use the tool through Adobe Camera Raw… Read more
read more...Adobe now has a tool to get rid of ugly window reflections in photos
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Kickstarter campaign claims its $39 AI-powered PlayStation 5 add-on reduces exhaust temps by up to 9 degrees C
By: Tom's Hardware
A Kickstarter campaign is touting its PlayStation 5 cooling unit that purportedly resolves overheating and instances where the rear I/O can melt. The campaign was at $89,000 when we wrote this, with a stretch goal of up to $125,000. Pricing for the cooling element starts at $39. The add-on is dubbed the Arctic PS5 cooler… Read more
read more...Verizon is using 5G network slicing to offer better video calling — for a price
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Verizon is making good on one of the many unfulfilled promises of 5G with a new service called Enhanced Video Calling. According to the company’s website, it delivers “optimized video and sound quality on calling apps,” even in times of congestion. That may not sound exciting on its own. But under the hood, Verizon is… Read more
read more...Toyota’s next EV is this small Urban Cruiser SUV for Europe
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Toyota revealed its latest all-electric vehicle today as the Urban Cruiser compact SUV. The EV, which will be fully revealed at the Brussels Motor Show next month, is intended for the European market, first coming to the UK in the third quarter of 2025. Toyota says the wheelbase is only about 5 inches longer than… Read more
read more...Amazon’s Prime Video pushes ‘AI Topics’ instead of the old algorithms
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Amazon is testing a new Prime Video feature that recommends groups of content using AI rather than traditional algorithms. If you’re part of the test, you’ll see new “AI Topics” tailored to your interests, like “mind-bending sci-fi,” “fantasy quests,” or “thrilling character journeys.” Each category will have shows, movies, and linear channels that match these… Read more
read more...Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all invest in light-based communication networks powering next-gen chips — Ayar Labs gets $155 million in funding
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(Image credit: Ayar Labs) Ayar Labs, a developer of optical interconnection technologies for chip-to-chip and machine-to-machine connectivity, has received $155 million in Series D funding from venture capitalists, AMD Ventures, Intel Capital, and Nvidia. The participation of industry giants highlights the importance of optical interconnects for next-generation AI and HPC machines. Ayar Labs plans to start commercializing… Read more
read more...Fanless Ryzen 9 9950X seemingly outperforms the same liquid-cooled chip in Cinebench R23 — flagship Zen 5 CPU hit 95ºC at full load
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Tony Yu (via HXL), Asus China’s general manager, created a “fanless” Ryzen 9 9950X PC featuring Asus components that seemingly performed better than the same chip operating with a liquid cooler. Yu benchmarked the system in Cinebench R23. Temperatures were also in check, running at up to 95 degrees Celsius. Yu recorded a Cinebench R23… Read more
read more...Threads follows Bluesky’s starter packs with curated collections of people to follow
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Meta’s Threads is getting another feature seemingly inspired by Bluesky: curated groups of accounts that you can follow all at once. They basically sound like Meta’s take on Bluesky’s handy starter packs. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced Thursday that Meta is starting to test the feature, and he said that you’ll see the collections “when… Read more
read more...Mike Flanagan is writing a Clayface movie for DC Studios
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The DC Comics character Clayface has been getting plenty of play on Max’s Harley Quinn series, where he’s voiced by Alan Tudyk. But it’s looking like the shape-shifting villain’s next act will take him to the big screen. Variety reports that The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan has signed on to write a… Read more
read more...AMD to release the Krackan at CES — CPU rivals Intel Lunar Lake in new benchmarks, Ryzen AI 7 350 takes on the Core Ultra 7 258V
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AMD (per VideoCardz) is expected to reveal its budget Krackan Point and flagship Strix Halo offerings next month at CES 2025. In addition to a previous leak, at least in the CPU department, another Krackan Point APU has surfaced at Geekbench, competing against Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V. The leaked benchmark features a… Read more
read more...The world’s smallest arcade machine fits in the palm of your hand — Arduino microcontroller powers tiny Pong arcade machine
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CBC reports that a Canadian engineering student has built what is claimed to be the world’s smallest arcade machine. Victoria Korhonen, who studies electromechanical engineering at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., 3D-printed, assembled, and programmed a fully functional miniature Pong arcade cabinet to achieve the record. Korhonen’s arcade machine measures approximately 64mm tall, 26mm wide,… Read more
read more...Gemini AI can now summarize what’s in your Google Drive folders
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Gemini’s integration into Google Drive is getting a little more useful. In addition to summarizing documents or answering questions about a project, the AI assistant can now generate summaries of everything inside a folder. With the feature, you can open a folder and select the new “Summarize this folder” button at the top of the… Read more
read more...The extremely online life of the American teenager
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Nearly half of US teens are “almost constantly” online, though the platforms they spend their time on vary significantly, according to a new Pew survey. Despite some variety in their overall online habits, virtually all teenagers use YouTube. Of the 1,391 teenagers polled by the Pew Research Center, 90 percent said they use the site,… Read more
read more...Supernote’s new E Ink tablet is upgradeable and repairable
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Supernote has announced its new A5 X2 Manta E Ink tablet that could be a potential alternative to the reMarkable 2 for those wanting a larger screen and a device that can be easily upgraded and repaired. It’s available now for $459, something of a jump from the $379 reMarkable 2. The latter also includes… Read more
read more...US targets China’s solar dominance with 50% tariffs on solar wafers and polysilicon — tungsten products will see a 25% increase
By: Tom's Hardware
According to Bloomberg, The United States Trade Representative (USTR) will double tariffs on solar-grade polysilicon, wafers, and tungsten products imported from China to 50% starting January 1, 2025. The decision reportedly underscores efforts to counter China’s dominance in the solar supply chain and strengthen domestic manufacturing, which aligns with the Biden administration’s clean energy goals…. Read more
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