OpenAI unveiled its AI video generation model, "Sora," to the global public at its year-end event, "12 Days of OpenAI." It's available immediately to OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. Sora can generate videos up to 20 seconds long and at resolutions up to 1080p, and users can view the model's video creation process and results. OpenAI reports that Sora achieved excellent results in generating landscape and abstract images.
Design platform Figma has released major updates that it has achieved together with its community as it wraps up 2024. Under the slogan “We shipped it, You shaped it,” it has introduced various changes that actively reflect user feedback. Figma has built a collaborative creative environment by communicating with users through more than 220 global communities and 500 events this year. In particular, it has encouraged collaboration within the community through programs such as FigJam template sharing and improved user experience […]
Samsung Electronics released One UI 7 beta on December 5. One UI 7 introduces new AI features, call recording, Now Bar, and simplified controls. One UI 7 provides AI agents and multimodal features to all interfaces. Users can summarize text, check spelling and grammar, and automatically organize key points without having to switch apps. Call recording feature supporting 20 languages […]
A24 has released a microsite that recreates the Internet vibe of 1999 to promote its new film Y2K. It recreates the fin-de-siècle computer desktop screen to capture the atmosphere of the time. You can access it on the film's official website (y2k.movie). When you access the site, an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)-style messaging window appears, allowing you to chat with an AI chatbot called 'CoolBlue99'. You can also set your AIM screen name and create an old-fashioned away message. Users can […]
Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar was supposedly back, but it wasn't. Hong Kong-based startup Eniac has unveiled the Flex Bar, which resembles the Touch Bar. The Flex Bar is a standalone touchscreen display compatible with Macs and Windows, and connects via USB-C. It features a 10-inch 2K OLED display and a variety of shortcuts and functions that can be customized to suit the user's workflow. Since it's separate from the laptop, it seems useful in offline environments, especially for video editing or digital art work. For example, […]
The AI-based boxing coach 'Growl' has been unveiled. It is a wall-mounted boxing trainer that analyzes the user's movements in real time through various sensors and 3D cameras and provides feedback. A life-size virtual coach appears using a projector, and you can train by directly interacting with the virtual coach. Growl precisely tracks the user's movements using a 'time-of-flight' sensor and infrared laser. Every time you hit the punching bag, the sensor measures the strength and accuracy of the impact and adjusts your posture […]
Spotify's 'Spotify Wrapped 2024' has been released. Users around the world can check their music tastes and the most listened to songs, artists, and genres over the past year. This year, various new AI-powered features have been added to provide an even more exciting experience. The design is inspired by the reinvention of pop culture, featuring vibrant colors and a fun layout, and a bold and vibrant campaign targeting fans in 184 markets around the world […]
The 'Project Sid' conducted by AI startup Altera is a hot topic. It observed the process of AI forming a civilization like humans. Altera created a village of up to 1,000 AI agents in Minecraft to simulate human society. The AI NPCs behaved like people. The initial goal was to run the village efficiently and protect the community from external threats, but the agents took on roles such as farmers, artists, and defenders. Through social interaction, the AI chef […]
Apple Music has announced "Replay 2024," its year-end review feature. Similar to Spotify's "Wrapped," this feature allows users to look back on the most streamed songs, artists, and albums of the year. Key additions this year include "Listening Streak," which shows the longest period of continuous listening on Apple Music; "First Listen Date," which shows when you first listened to a specific song or artist; and the newly added "Monthly Replays" feature.
Threads is getting a new search feature. You can now filter posts by specific profiles and date ranges. Previously, Threads search was limited to finding popular or recent posts by keyword, but now you can refine your search. Users can tap the settings icon to reveal filter options like "After," "Before," and "From Profile." These options allow you to refine your search to a specific time period or account. This feature […]
The social media platform TikTok has announced a new policy banning beauty filters for young users over mental health concerns. The move will ban users under the age of 18 from using filters that enlarge their eyes, plump their lips, or change their skin tone. Comic filters that add animal ears or noses are exempt from the ban. TikTok announced the policy at a safety forum at its European headquarters, saying it will be releasing […]
Introducing Flit, an eSIM service. When preparing for an overseas trip, you often worry about purchasing a local SIM card at the airport or dealing with expensive roaming charges. Flit eSIM offers an easy solution. Flit offers unlimited data in 150 countries worldwide, allowing you to use your data conveniently and efficiently. Flit eSIM, a convenient data service available immediately, can be purchased online and […]
