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Adobe demonstrated some of the experimental AI tools it’s working on at its Max conference that provide new ways to intuitively edit photos, videos, and audio. These experiments, called “sneaks,” include tools that instantly apply any changes you make to one frame across an entire video, easily manipulate light in images, and correct mispronunciations in audio recordings.Project Frame Forward is one of the more visually impressive sneaks, allowing video editors to add or remove anything from footage without using masks — a time-consuming process for selecting objects or people. Instead, Adobe’s demonstration shows Frame Forward identifying, selecting, and removing a woman…
“We got hacked,” members of the University of Pennsylvania community were told in the subject line of several emails sent from addresses linked to its Graduate School of Education. The sender, apparently, was the potential hacker or hackers themselves.“The University of Pennsylvania is a dogshit elitist institution full of woke retards,” said the emails, which were received by several alumni including a Verge author who attended the University of Pennsylvania. “We have terrible security practices and are completely unmeritocratic. We hire and admit morons because we love legacies, donors, and unqualified affirmative action admits. We love breaking federal laws like…
It’s almost November, and to celebrate, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are dropping early Black Friday deals on everything from Apple devices to smartphones and video games. We’re also seeing some great deals on Bose headphones and earbuds, with many of the discounts matching previous all-time lows. Take, for instance, the latest Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, which are currently down to $129 ($50 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.The wireless earbuds deliver excellent active noise cancellation, over eight hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and support for multipoint connectivity, making it possible to pair…
“Rockstar has just carried out the most blatant and ruthless act of union busting in the history of the games industry. This flagrant contempt for the law and for the lives of the workers who bring in their billions is an insult to their fans and the global industry.Despite this calculated attack on workers organising for a collective voice and to improve their difficult working conditions, the Rockstar Union remains undeterred. They will keep organising for respect and better conditions whilst continuing to pour their blood, sweat and creativity into games that are loved by millions.The IWGB will pursue every…
Dolby Atmos, the dominant name behind spatial audio in theaters and the home, has become a fixture in luxury cars from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Cadillac, and Lucid priced upwards of $70,000. But now, Hyundai is including Dolby Atmos audio in the new entry-level Elexio EV — a China-exclusive (for now) SUV that costs between RMB 119,800 and 149,800 (or $16,800 to $21,000).Unlike the more luxury vehicles that have included Atmos as part of a premium package, the Hyundai Elexio will offer it as standard on all trims through its six built-in speakers. There is the option of increasing…
With the holidays quickly approaching, everyone will soon be on the hunt for gifts and the fastest way to get them. Thankfully, many retailers offer generous shipping policies for their products, with some even providing free two-day shipping or even same-day delivery if you’re willing to pay a little extra. And just in case the gift you choose isn’t quite right, many retailers offer extended return policies so your giftee can get something more to their liking.For your convenience, we’ve compiled the current shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers, from Amazon to Walmart. A few of them…
Microsoft is bringing shared audio to Windows 11, allowing you to stream audio across two pairs of wireless headphones, speakers, earbuds, or hearing aids. The feature is built using the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio codec, and it’s rolling out in preview to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.Shared audio comes in handy if you’re watching a movie on a laptop with your friend or family member, or just want to show them new music that you can both stream inside your own wireless headsets. You can use shared audio by connecting Bluetooth LE-supported devices to your…
Google is testing a new energy-saving mode for Google Maps designed for when you’ve gotta keep on trucking to your destination but your smartphone battery capacity is working against you. The most popular navigation app could be getting a new monochrome mode that’ll strip the app down to its bare essentials, according to the latest teardown from Android Authority. The site broke into Google Maps v25.44.03.824313610 beta for Android and found a new mode that works independently of the main battery saver mode on the phone. When activated you’ll see everything in black, grey, white and seemingly a hint of…
YouTube TV subscribers have lost access to Disney-owned networks like The Disney Channel, ESPN, ABC and FX after the two companies failed to agree a contract extension for the content to stay on the live tv streaming service. As of now, those channels are blacked out and for sports fans that’s a bit of a problem. ESPN and ABC have a packed weekend of college football and NFL action lined up. In college ball, it’s Oklahoma at Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Texas, and in the pros its the Dallas Cowboys meeting the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. YouTube TV…
Creative, the company best known for its Sound Blaster line of sound cards that boosted the audio capabilities of ‘90s-era PCs, is reviving the brand with a new hub called the Re:Imagine. It’s reminiscent of Elgato’s Stream Deck controllers, but with a focus on your audio gear. It has a modular design allowing buttons, dials, sliders, and screens to be mixed, matched, and rearranged to your specific needs.The company launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with delivery expected as early as June 2026. Pricing is expected to start at $500 for a kit that includes a horizontal base unit plus touchscreen,…
Apple might skip the colour black when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro smartphone release in 2026, according to a known leaker who has accurately predicted iPhone information in the past. A post on Weibo says the iPhone 18 Pro will be available in coffee, purple, and burgundy and eschew the standard smartphone hue. No space grey either, for the second year in a row. The Weibo user Digital Chat Station says it “seems that there will still be no black next year.” (via 9to5Mac). The 2025 iPhone 17 Pro is currently available cosmic orange, deep blue, and silver.…
There haven’t been a lot of opportunities to catch Switch 2 games on sale since the console launched in early June, but that’s changing thanks to Woot. The store is having a sale on new video games and game accessories that’s live now, and runs through November 8th at 11:59PM CT. Dozens of games for all three current-generation systems are on sale, but the Switch 2 titles caught our eye because of how new they are. Woot’s deals are especially enticing because first-party Nintendo games don’t go on sale very often.Woot’s sale also includes discounts on Switch 2 exclusives, including…