Right now in Hollywood, the screenwriters of the Writers Guild of America are on strike. And one reason they’re on strike is the fear that AI will take their jobs, churning out mediocre content quickly and cheaply that helps streamers’ bottom lines even if it doesn’t contribute much culturally speaking. …
Read More »How to go paperless by turning your phone into a portable scanner
Did you know your iPhone or Android camera can be turned into a handheld digital scanner? It’s easy, free, and super convenient. You can save scans to your phone and, even better, turn them into PDFs and send them off to whomever with just a few taps. How to scan …
Read More »Illinois now lets cops fly drones over events — but not with weapons or facial recognition
Cops can’t attach weapons to drones in Illinois, starting today — and they can’t use drones for facial recognition unless they’re attempting to counter a terrorist attack, preventing “imminent harm to life,” or making sure a suspect doesn’t get away. But they can do something they couldn’t before in Illinois: …
Read More »Thousands of imposter websites discovered mimicking top brands to steal your banking info
A newly published report from the automated brand protection firm Bolster has discovered a campaign that has been active since June 2022 and whose mission is to steal people’s banking and credit card data by impersonating more than one hundred popular clothing, footwear and apparel brands. These brands include Nike, …
Read More »The best iPhone to buy in 2023
Picking a new iPhone feels like it should be simple. But like so many other modern problems (have you tried simply choosing something to watch on TV lately — an impossible task) it’s a little more complicated than it seems. Counting previous models that are still hanging around, along with …
Read More »8 great iPhone accessibility tips to make life easier
If you’re someone with visual or hearing impairments, making your smartphone more accessible is super important. The good news is that Apple iPhones offer a bunch of features and settings to enhance your experience. Whether you struggle with reading small text or need help with sound recognition, these tips will …
Read More »Elemental review: Pixar’s periodic table of metaphors doesn’t always work
As often as people like to accuse Disney and Pixar of playing to political correctness or “going woke,” it’s actually a rather rare occasion when the studio puts out projects — movies especially — that try to directly engage with topics like structural / institutional racism or interracial dating. Elemental, Pixar’s …
Read More »Georgia man sues Facebook and wins after platform denied access to his account, personal photos: report
A man in Georgia who was denied access to his Facebook account, where many of his personal photos were stored online, took action against the company — and won, according to a report. Jason Crawford, of Columbus, said Facebook “terminated” his account for “no valid reason” and then refused to …
Read More »Reddit says it won’t force subreddits back open (but will it?)
Reddit is pledging it will respect the subreddit blackout where thousands of subreddits are currently staying dark — but it’s not clear the company actually will. “We are not shutting down discussions or unilaterally reopening communities,” reads a line from a “Reddit API Fact Sheet” that the company shared with …
Read More »Several AI tools are available that can turn text into video in minutes
Chatbots can write a story for you in seconds, image generators can produce high quality photos by being given just a few words, tools are out there that can clone a voice with just a few minutes of recorded video. AI technology is everywhere, and now converting text into video …
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