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Tesla Model Y to help electrify two US police departments

December 17, 2020
Tesla Model Y has been chosen by two US police departments to accelerate the electrification of their fleet. Some police departments have been quick to do the math and realize the benefits of going electric. Tesla’s Model 3 has become a popular vehicle for police departments looking to go electric with their patrol vehicles and save on fuel. Now some police departments are looking to get the…
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Discord launches iOS and Android screen sharing for streaming and viewing parties

December 17, 2020
Discord is the latest video chat app to add iOS and Android screen sharing support. The feature is rolling out to users starting today and has been optimized for game streaming and remote YouTube/TikTok/etc. viewing parties. Earlier this year, we saw Skype gain the handy iOS screen sharing functionality. It joined others like Zoom, TeamViewer, Facebook Messenger, and more. Notably, Apple still…
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How to Optimize Lightroom Classic for the Best Performance

December 16, 2020
One of the consequences of reviewing computers for PetaPixel and running benchmark after benchmark is that you learn a thing or two about working in Lightroom. From weird quirks to the optimal performance settings for import, export, and editing, there are a few key changes…
AI & RoboticsNews

Deepdub uses AI to localize voice dubbing for foreign language films

December 16, 2020
Deepdub is launching its platform that uses AI to dub voices into videos so entertainment companies can localize content in multiple languages at the click of a button. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company uses AI and deep learning to extend and retain audience experiences for entertainment companies at a time when streaming is exploding around the world. For decades, the entertainment industry…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Oscar-nominated studio Laika leans on AI to accelerate stop-motion animation

December 16, 2020
AI is really, really good at automating repetitive tasks. Laika, the stop-motion animation studio best known for its feature films , , ,, and , captures and edits tens of thousands of frames for each of its movies. Needless to say, the company has plenty of repetitive tasks that could benefit from acceleration. So, Laika teamed up with Intel to create software tools able to save time and keep its…
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