Google DeepMind has released its video-generating AI model, Bio 2. This model can produce videos of more than 2 minutes at up to 4K resolution, and its resolution and duration are 4 times and 6 times higher than OpenAI's Sora, respectively. Bio 2 generates videos based on text prompts or images, and its physical movement and camera control capabilities have been greatly improved. By precisely manipulating the virtual camera, it can recognize objects and people from various angles […]
Online education platform MasterClass has launched a new mentoring service, "On Call," powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This service allows users to interact with AI versions of renowned instructors via web and iOS apps. MasterClass first introduced AI personas for former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss and UC Berkeley neuroscientist Matt Walker. Since then, it has added various […]
Midjourney, an AI image generation platform, has launched a new project, Midjourney Patchwork. Patchwork provides an infinite canvas for users to create unique worlds based on a consistent style and narrative. Like a patchwork pattern created by patching together fabric, it allows users to organize the overall impression and worldview of multiple images in one place. This is essential for creating movies and games. Users can create various […]
Shopify has unveiled "The Boring Edition" for 2025, featuring over 150 updates. Despite its humorous title, this update focuses on a pragmatic approach to making the existing platform faster, more efficient, and more user-friendly. The landing page design is hard to believe it was created in 2024. Its structure and functionality are raw and unadorned, just like the web's early days. Cognitive convenience and enjoyment are also important […]
Google and Samsung have collaborated to unveil the next-generation mixed reality platform, "Android XR," and the headset, "Project Moohan." Android XR is a new operating system designed to integrate with Google's artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Gemini, and is scheduled for release in 2025. Project Moohan, a device that offers immersive virtual reality (VR) and real-world experiences, will support voice recognition, hand gestures, and eye tracking and will be powered by Qualcomm's advanced chipset. Samsung also unveiled AR glasses alongside the headset. Ray-Ban […]
Figma will be completely revamping its pricing, seat configuration, and billing model starting March 11, 2025. This will shift from automated billing to a structure that allows administrators to review billing information. Furthermore, the excessive billing structure, which was often caused by freelancers and agencies collaborating with each other, will be overhauled. Figma's remarkable customer obsession is truly frightening, with revisions occurring within a month or two once users' feedback is heard. This overhaul includes the introduction of an administrator-centric seat approval system and enhanced seat-specific functionality […]
Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards. This year's awards honor 17 apps and games that inspire creativity, help users around the world achieve new goals, and capture precious moments in their lives. App Store editors selected the winners and evaluated them based on user experience, design, and innovation. Apple recognized the winners in the Apps, Games, and Cultural Impact categories for their work that inspire users and positively impact their communities.
Apple's 1980s tablet concept, the "FlatMac," has been revived as a DIY project using the Raspberry Pi. The FlatMac concept was conceived by industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger in the 1980s alongside the Apple IIc, Macintosh SE, and Steve Jobs' NeXT Cube. This design envisioned the tablet at a time when computers were becoming small enough to fit in a bag. While a retro design by today's standards, it was pioneering at the time. Utilizing modern technology, the FlatMac […]
Google has released a new AI model, Gemini 2.0. It has multimodal capabilities that can process various types of data such as text, images, and videos, and is optimized for the era of AI agents. This announcement includes updates to **Project Astra**, a prototype exploring the future of universal AI assistants, a new Project Mariner that explores human-agent interactions starting from the browser, and an AI-based code agent called Jules that supports developers. […]
YouTube has introduced an automatic dubbing feature to enable users around the world to enjoy diverse content without language barriers. This feature allows users who don't know a specific language to easily access content from various countries. Automatic dubbing is currently enabled on hundreds of thousands of knowledge-focused channels in the YouTube Partner Program, and it will be expanded to other content types in the future. YouTube is using this feature to […]
Reddit, the largest online community in the United States, has launched "Reddit Answers," an AI-powered feature designed to help users use the platform more efficiently. This feature analyzes and summarizes diverse conversations within Reddit, helping users more easily find the information they need. Reddit Answers provides relevant answers to questions based on posts and comments posted on the platform. It not only summarizes the answer to a question, but also provides related posts and […]
Google announced a significant advance in quantum computing technology with the announcement of its latest quantum chip, "Willow." Willow overcomes existing limitations through a breakthrough in error correction technology, increasing the potential for commercialization of large-scale quantum computers. Willow demonstrated the ability to perform a supercomputer task that would take 10 to the 25th power (10 septillion years) in just five minutes. Willow also introduces a new […]
