‘Insane’: OpenAI introduces GPT-4o native image generation and it’s already wowing users
Source: Venture Beat As AI-generated images become more precise and accessible, GPT-4o represents a significant step forward in the space. Read Full Article
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Immutable declares win for Web3 gaming as SEC ends investigation
Source: Venture Beat Immutable announced that the SEC has notified the company it is formally closing its inquiry into the company and related parties. Read Full Article
The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Source: The Verge When we reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition late last year, one of our biggest gripes was the e-reader’s initial starting price of $279.99. It’s a high price to pay for an ebook reader, particularly given its smaller 7-inch display and lack of stylus support, but those shortcomings are more forgivable now…
Amazon has found the producers for its new James Bond movie
Source: The Verge Today, Amazon MGM announced that it has tapped veteran producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to produce a new untitled Bond feature. Pascal, best known for her work on Sony’s Spider-Man cinematic franchise and other Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall, will produce the new Amazon project through…
Why I love the Calligraphr font-creation app
Source: The Verge Kristen Radtke is creative director at The Verge. “I work with the art team on the overall look and feel of the site across illustrations, photos, and branding,” she explains. “I also design feature stories and custom packages.” One of her favorite software packages is Calligraphr, and so we asked her about…
Anker’s 25,000mAh battery with two built-in cables is cheaper than ever
Source: The Verge It’s extremely hard to beat Anker’s A1695 “InstaCord” 25,000mAh portable battery when it comes to value and price, especially now that it’s 20 percent off thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Originally $109.99, it’s currently available from Amazon and Anker for an all-time low $87.99 — not bad considering the high-capacity power…
GM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locations
Source: The Verge In their quest to build a coast-to-coast EV charging network, GM, EVgo, and Pilot announce they have installed electric vehicle chargers at 130 locations across 25 states. The partnership, which launched in 2022, aimed to install 2,000 DC fast chargers at 500 Pilot and Flying J truck stop locations nationwide. In a…
Agentic AI is changing online meeting platforms: Moving from silent observer to active participant
Source: Venture Beat Agentic AI is changing online meeting platforms and now thanks to Otter AI and other leading vendors it’s poised to change it even more. Read Full Article
OpenAI upgrades Sora and rolls it out in ChatGPT
Source: The Verge OpenAI is integrating Sora’s image generation capabilities directly into ChatGPT starting today — this feature is dubbed “Images in ChatGPT.” While Sora was previously only accessible through a separate website, users can now use it to generate images within ChatGPT itself. Sora was announced as an AI-powered video generator, but this initial…
VividQ unveils 3D holographic gaming experience with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Source: Venture Beat VividQ, a tech startup specializing in computational holography, has ported Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II to its hologram-compatible viewing format. Read Full Article