Robert Rodriguez still wants to do Alita Battle Angel 2. Take at look at Ed Skrein’s Rebel Moon villain. David Gordon Green still wants to bring the Garbage Pail Kids to TV. Plus, more casting details for Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man: Freshman Year. Spoilers, away!
Source: Gizmodo – Guillermo Del Toro Offers an Update On His Frankenstein Cast
Enlarge / Elon Musk at the Viva Tech fair in Paris, France, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg)
In the wake of Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel this weekend—and the Israeli military’s response—journalists, researchers, open source intelligence (OSINT) experts, and fact-checkers rushed to verify the deluge of raw video footage and images being shared online by people on the ground. But users of X (formerly Twitter) seeking information on the conflict faced a flood of disinformation.
While all major world events are now accompanied almost instantly by a deluge of disinformation aimed at controlling the narrative, the scale and speed at which disinformation was being seeded about the Israel-Hamas conflict is unprecedented—particularly on X.
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Source: Ars Technica – Israel-Hamas war has X and its users swimming in sea of disinformation
Some of the latest and greatest phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google underwent a new round of Allstate Protection Plan’s breakability test. The results were not surprising, proving once more that glass is glass and users should always take precautions to protect their expensive investments.
Insurance provider Allstate has been doing its
Source: Hot Hardware – iPhone 15 Pro Max Battles Flagship Galaxy And Pixel Phones In Horrifying Breakability Test
Bottles Next is still in development but promises a more functional Windows app-emulation for Linux and macOS, building on existing tech.
The post Bottles Next: Revolutionizing Linux Emulation for Windows Apps appeared first on Linux Today.
Source: Linux Today – Bottles Next: Revolutionizing Linux Emulation for Windows Apps
Baguettes are at their best the day they’re baked, which can make stockpiling them a little challenging. But cheese plates feel incomplete without crusty bread, so I like to keep them around, just in case I need to do any impromptu entertaining (or satisfy a personal craving). Luckily, simple breads like baguettes…
Source: LifeHacker – Keep a Baguette in the Freezer for Easy Entertaining
Last month AMD launched the EPYC 8004 “Siena” 4th Gen EPYC processors to round out their Zen 4 server processors with the expansive Genoa, Genoa-X, Bergamo, and Siena product portfolios. The new EPYC 8004 series are designed to maximize the power efficiency for server deployments from the data center to edge, teclo, and other non-traditional server environments. Up for testing today is an initial look at the Siena performance in the form of the EPYC 8324P and EPYC 8324PN 32-core parts for seeing how they stack up against 32-core Intel Xeon Scalable “Sapphire Rapids” performance.
Source: Phoronix – AMD EPYC 8324P / 8324PN Siena 32-Core Siena Linux Server Performance
Enlarge / Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)
If you’re in the market for a new laptop or mobile workstation, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are packed with terrific PC deals. However, depending on what you’re looking for, Amazon may not be the destination for the best savings. In addition to Amazon, manufacturers like HP, Dell, and Lenovo are running their own sales, and Best Buy has some big discounts on Microsoft Surface products. We’ve rounded up some of the best laptop deals in this Dealmaster. And if you prefer to use your Prime membership for the free two-day shipping, we also have you covered.
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Source: Ars Technica – The best laptop deals aren’t on Amazon. Here’s where to shop during Prime Big Deal Days
Enlarge / Russia’s Nauka module is seen attached to the International Space Station. (credit: Roscosmos)
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli looked out of the large windows on the International Space Station on Monday afternoon and saw that it was snowing in space.
Well, not really snowing. But there were flakes flying by that looked a lot like flurries. They emanated from one of two radiators that service the “Nauka” science module attached to the Russian segment of the space station. The flakes were frozen coolant, and as a protective measure she and other crew members on the orbiting laboratory closed the shutters on the US segment windows.
Moghbeli and the other crew members were never in any real danger from the radiator leak, but the problem does raise serious concerns about the viability of Russian hardware in space. That is because this is the third such leak that has occurred with Russian equipment in less than a year.
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Source: Ars Technica – For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking
The GitHub blog describes
a vulnerability in the libcue library (which is used by the GNOME
desktop) that can be exploited by a remote attacker to run code on a
desktop system if the target can be convinced to click on a malicious link.
The video shows me clicking a link in a webpage, which causes a cue
sheet to be downloaded. Because the file is saved to ~/Downloads,
it is then automatically scanned by tracker-miners. And because it
has a .cue filename extension, tracker-miners uses libcue to parse
the file. The file exploits the vulnerability in libcue to gain
code execution and pop a calculator.
Source: LWN.net – A remote code execution vulnerability in GNOME
As of this past weekend, the live-streaming sports selection on Max is a lot more robust—just in time for the MLB post-season and the NBA pre-season, and also good news for hockey and soccer fans, too.
Source: Gizmodo – Max Launches New Live Sports Streaming Tier
Amazon’s second Prime Day sales event of 2023 has officially arrived and with it comes a whole lot of discounts across a wide range of products categories. We’ll be keeping a pulse on the situation over the course of today and tomorrow, highlighting some of the better bargains. To kick things off, Corsair sent us a long list of items it’s
Source: Hot Hardware – Corsair PC And Peripheral Deals Up To 48% Off To Level Up Your Gaming Battlestation
Intel has formally announced the Arc Graphics A580 as their latest graphics processor to fit between the low-end A380 and higher-end A750/A770 graphics cards…
Source: Phoronix – Intel Formally Announces The Arc Graphics A580
If you’re in the market for a new Android tablet, then Amazon has a few to choose from during Prime Big Deal Days.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Deals on Android Tablets During Prime Big Deal Days
It was just a few weeks ago that AMD acquired AI software company Mipsology to help their AI software efforts on FPGAs. Today AMD announced another notable AI software acquisition: open-source AI software vendor Nod.ai…
Source: Phoronix – AMD Makes A New Open-Source AI Software Acquisition
After nearly nine years of ruining the reputation of what was once one of the most popular open game engines in the world, Unity President and CEO John Riccitiello announced he was stepping down from his role as the most hated man in gaming.
Source: Gizmodo – Unity CEO Scuttles Away Into Retirement After Becoming Most Hated Man in Gaming
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is here, and it features several good discounts on cameras, photo gear, drones and more — including sales on recent and popular models. For example, you can grab GoPro’s Hero10 Black Action camera, which is still among the best action cameras on the market, for just $250, saving $200.
On the mirrorless camera side, Sony has some great deals across its lineup, marking the popular A6600 down to just $998, for a savings of $402 or 29 percent off. The A6100 with an 18-50mm kit lens is now just $698 ($152 off), while the newish A7 IV is back down to its July Prime Day price of $2,398, saving you $100. Not to be left out of the fun, Panasonic is selling its full-frame Lumix S5 camera for $1,298 (28 percent off) and the recent GH6 for $1,698 instead of $2,200, a $502 savings. We’re also seeing deals on Panasonic camera and lens bundles.
Nikon’s DX-format Z30 is available for $697 with a wide-angle zoom lens, while the full-frame Z5 is just $1,097, which is $303 (22 percent) off. Canon also has a stellar deal on its relatively recent R3 powerhouse camera, marking it down by a full $1,000 to $5,000, while its EOS R10 vlogging kit is $1,200 ($100 off). And it’s not just cameras — you’ll also find sales on memory cards, bags, and other accessories.
Though it’s been displaced by the Hero 11, GoPro’s Hero 10 is still the second-best action camera available. The GP2 processor enables features like HyperSmooth 4.0 (which stabilizes footage), tone mapping, noise reduction and a 5.3K maximum resolution at up to 60fps. It can also shoot in 4K at 120fps and 2.7K at 240fps. Like the previous model, the Hero 10 Black has a front screen to make it easier for you to shoot video of yourself, and it supports new horizon leveling options and faster navigation.
Nikon’s Z30 is a DX (APS-C) camera designed for vloggers and creators. It offers 4K using the full width of the sensor, 120fps slow-mo at 1080p, a flip-out display and AI powered hybrid phase-detect AF. It also offers outstanding image and video quality, with dynamic range on par with more expensive cameras. The drawbacks are the lack of an EVF and autofocus performance that’s not on par with Sony’s devices.
As Sony’s former flagship APS-C camera (until the A6700 came along), the 24.2-megapixel A6600 still has a lot to offer. It comes with features like real-time AF tracking, a pop-up screen, in-body stabilization, solid battery life and generally excellent photo quality. It’s also a great travel camera thanks to its compact size. It is a bit old now, having come out in 2019, but it’s an attractive option at this relatively low price.
Canon’s EOS R3 can shoot bursts at up to 30 fps with autofocus enabled, so it’s ideal for sports and action. It’s a very solid option for video, offering 6K at up to 60 fps in Canon’s RAW LTE mode, or 4K at 120 fps. Canon’s Dual Pixel autofocus is excellent, and it offers eight stops of shake reduction, a flip-out display and even eye detection autofocus. However, the resolution is limited to 24 megapixels, so it’s not as great for wildlife or landscapes as Sony’s A1 or the R5. The other drawback is the $6,000 price, but Amazon’s sale makes it more palatable.
With the arrival of the Lumix S5 II, Panasonic is offering some stellar deals on its predecessor, the S5. It’s smaller and costs less than the Lumix S1, but it actually delivers better video features. That includes a flip-out display, five-axis in-body stabilization and 10-bit 4K recording at up to 60 fps. The autofocus is faster and more accurate than the S1, but not as good as Sony and Canon’s systems for video. Still, at this price, it’s one of the best cameras currently available for content creators.
The 24-megapixel full-frame Nikon Z5 is a stellar deal right now. It’s mostly aimed at photographers, with features like hybrid phase-detect autofocus and Nikon’s excellent color science. And for such a budget option, it has desirable features like five-axis in-body stabilization, dual fast UHS-II card slots, a 3.69-million dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a tilting touch display. Video isn’t a strong point, but it can handle 4K 30p with a crop and 1080p at 60fps.
The A6100 is a few years old now, but its autofocus system is still among the best thanks to its intelligent face- and eye-tracking, along with 4K 30 fps video. The color science and low-light capabilities are excellent, so photos are sharp and color accurate, even in dimly-lit environments. The drawbacks are bad rolling shutter and a low-resolution EVF. Still, the A6100 is the best camera in its price range.
Canon’s 24-megapixel EOS R10 is the company’s second APS-C camera to launch in the EOS R mount ecosystem. It offers some nice features for its price range, like 4K 60p, 1080p 120p, a flip-out display, a built-in flash and very fast shooting speeds. The main drawback is excessive rolling shutter that can warp the image, but it’s ideal for casual users who are likely to buy it for vacations, kids sporting events and more thanks to the reliable AF. With features aimed at creators, you can grab it in a kit with a stereo microphone, tripod grip, wireless remote and an S18-45mm lens — saving you $100 in total.
The Panasonic GH6 is aimed at content creators and largely does a good job of replacing the ultra-popular GH5. It has no-compromise video specs including ProRes support for 5.7K 30p video, 4K at up to 120 fps and full V-log support. With a new 25-megapixel sensor, the highest resolution yet on a Micro Four Thirds camera, it’s a better camera for photography. The GH6 still uses contrast detect only autofocus, though, and while improved, it lags behind rival Sony and Canon cameras.
Those products are just a smattering of what’s available, but there are others as well. Sony also has its ZV-1 vlogger camera on sale for $648 ($102 off), while the A7 III is marked down to $1,698 ($302 off). It’s also got deals on a large number of lenses — to see more, check out its Amazon camera store. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for the latest Panasonic cameras in a bundle, the company has a few solid deals, and Nikon has multiple bundles as well.
There are some notable deals on accessories, too. Lexar’s V60 II memory cards (250MB/s read and 120MB/s write) are up to 35 percent off, with a pair of the the 128GB models priced at just $57 and the 256GB model in a two-pack at $105. If you need faster V90 cards, PNY’s 128GB EliteX-Pro90 Class is marked down $20 to $75, while the 64GB cards are just $48 (20 percent off). MicroSD cards for drones or action cameras are also on sale, including SanDisk’s Extreme 512GB model for $32 (or 71 percent off). More camera deals could arrive later, so stay tuned.
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Source: Engadget – The best Amazon October Prime Day camera deals for 2023
After Disney releases a new film in English, the company will go back and localize it in as many as 46 global languages to make the movie accesible to as wide an audience as possible. This is a massive undertaking, one for which Disney has an entire division — Disney Character Voices International Inc — to handle the task. And it’s not like you’re getting Chris Pratt back in the recording booth to dub his GotG III lines in Icelandic and Swahili — each version sounds a little different given the local voice actors. But with a new “AI dubbing” system from ElevenLabs, we could soon get a close recreation of Pratt’s voice, regardless of the language spoken on-screen.
ElevenLabs is an AI startup that offers a voice cloning service, allowing subscribers to generate nearly identical vocalizations with AI based on a few minutes worth of audio sample uploads. Not wholly unsurprising, as soon as the feature was released in beta, it was immediately exploited to impersonate celebrities, sometimes even without their prior knowledge and consent.
The new AI dubbing feature does essentially the same thing — in more than 20 different languages including Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Ukrainian, Polish and Arabic — but legitimately, and with permission. This tool is designed for use by media companies, educators and internet influencers who don’t have Disney Money™ to fund their global adaptation efforts.
ElevenLabs asserts that the system will be able to not only translate “spoken content to another language in minutes” but also generate new spoken dialog in the target language using the actor’s own voice. Or, at least, a AI generated recreation. The system is even reportedly capable of maintaining the “emotion and intonation” of the existing dialog and transferring that over to the generated translation.
“It will help audiences enjoy any content they want, regardless of the language they speak,” ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski said in a press statement. “And it will mean content creators can easily and authentically access a far bigger audience across the world.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/elevenlabs-is-building-a-universal-ai-dubbing-machine-130053504.html?src=rss
Source: Engadget – ElevenLabs is building a universal AI dubbing machine
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Record: An audio clip posted to social media on Sunday, purporting to show Britain’s opposition leader Keir Starmer verbally abusing his staff, has been debunked as being AI-generated by private-sector and British government analysis. The audio of Keir Starmer was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a pseudonymous account on Sunday morning, the opening day of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The account asserted that the clip, which has now been viewed more than 1.4 million times, was genuine, and that its authenticity had been corroborated by a sound engineer.
Ben Colman, the co-founder and CEO of Reality Defender — a deepfake detection business — disputed this assessment when contacted by Recorded Future News: “We found the audio to be 75% likely manipulated based on a copy of a copy that’s been going around (a transcoding). As we don’t have the ground truth, we give a probability score (in this case 75%) and never a definitive score (‘this is fake’ or ‘this is real’), leaning much more towards ‘this is likely manipulated’ than not,” said Colman. “It is also our opinion that the creator of this file added background noise to attempt evasion of detection, but our system accounts for this as well,” he said.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Source: Slashdot – UK Opposition Leader Targeted By AI-Generated Fake Audio Smear
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has officially begun, and if you’re in the market for some new Beats headphones, then you’re in luck. Amazon has quite a few Beats headphones and earbuds on discount for their two-day sales event.
Source: LifeHacker – Beats Headphones Are up to 45% Off During Prime Big Deal Days
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been quite vocal about the company’s intention to aggressively focus on gaining AI compute market share moving forward. In recent weeks, Dr. Su noted that AI will be a part of every product at AMD in the next five years, and that she expects AI to be a significant growth driver. News also broke in September that LaminiAI
Source: Hot Hardware – AMD Doubles Down On AI With Acquisition Of Open-Source Dev Nod.Ai
