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- Halide’s App Strips AI From Photography
- Outrage Over xAI’s Photo Generation
- Vitruix’s VR Treadmill Launches In September
- Everything Else You Need To Know
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Judge Vows to Dismantle Google’s App Store Monopoly
Judge Donato is set to “tear the barriers down” on Google’s app store monopoly in the Epic Games lawsuit, with a final ruling expected soon…
Harris Campaign Caught Cropping Trump Post
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Halide’s New Feature Strips AI from Photography
In the Process Zero shot (left), you get a little less sharpness but a much more natural sky and color range than the standard iPhone shot (right).
The Halide app for iPhone has introduced a new “Process Zero” feature that removes all AI and processing from photos, aiming to capture images in a more natural, unaltered state.
Process Zero provides photographers with more control over their images and minimal interference from AI algorithms.
Elon Musk’s xAI Collaborates with Black Forest Labs
Black Forest Labs, a German startup, is behind the controversial AI image generator recently launched on Elon Musk’s Grok platform.
Across the web, users have taken to social media to complain about ‘lack of safeguards’ and ability to create ‘unverified content.’
Like usual, the loudest about the issue are the ones creating these “unsafe and misleading images.”
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Virtuix’s VR Treadmill Launches in September
After more than a decade in development, Virtuix’s Omni One VR treadmill is finally set to launch on September 10th.
The treadmill, priced at $2,595, allows users to simulate walking in virtual reality, and has garnered significant interest over the years due to the ongoing challenge of creating realistic VR locomotion.
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Everything Else You Need To Know
2. Firms can use fake reviews to game the system in a host of ways—buying positive reviews for their products or services, suppressing negative ones, or generating bad reviews of their competitors.
The final rule bans a range of tactics that pollute the market with fake reviews. pic.twitter.com/aQ5dNoHKFn
— Lina Khan (@linakhanFTC) August 14, 2024
FTC’s New Rule Targets Fake Reviews
The FTC is implementing a rule banning fake reviews, including those generated by AI, to protect consumers and ensure fair competition in the marketplace.
Sonos Lays Off 100 Employees Amid App Crisis
Sonos has laid off approximately 100 employees, with the company shifting focus to fixing its troubled app amid growing customer dissatisfaction.
Study Shows AI Models Still Struggle with Hallucinations
A recent study reveals that even the most advanced AI models continue to generate incorrect or misleading information, with no significant reduction in hallucinations.
Valve’s Steam Store Now Hides Reviews
Valve has introduced a “helpfulness system” on Steam that prioritizes informative reviews over highly upvoted meme or ASCII art content.
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