Portrait Light, an AI-based lighting feature that Google launched for new Pixel phones in September of 2020, allows the photographer to change lighting direction and intensity in post. Google has published a blog revealing how the company developed the technology.
In the Pixel Camera on Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5, Portrait Light is automatically applied post-capture to images…
Owl Lands on Photographer’s Lens, Blends in Perfectly
December 14, 2020
Photographer Scott Dere was on an owl photography outing when an owl unexpectedly landed on his Canon 600mm f/4L IS III, blending in strangely well with the camouflaged lens.
Dere had set out to photograph some great grey owls and, along the way, teamed up with three other…
Modulate’s ToxMod uses AI to scan game voice chat for toxic speech
December 14, 2020
Today, Modulate has launched ToxMod, a new service that uses AI to scan voice chat in video games for toxic speech or other bad behavior. It flags everything from racist speech to predatory behavior, taking into context the way in which the words are said to tell game…
Truera raises $12 million for its AI explainability platform
December 14, 2020
Truera, a startup developing a machine learning model intelligence platform, today announced it has raised $12 million. The company says it will put the funds toward product R&D and expanding its geographic footprint.
According to a McKinsey survey, while 39% of executives say their companies recognize the risks associated with lack of “explainability,” or the ability to explain how AI…
Disney World Briefly Tested Photoshopping Masks onto Guests
December 14, 2020
Last July, Disney World instituted a policy that required guests to wear masks on the property, with the added step of denying ride photos to those who were not wearing them. The company recently briefly tested digitally adding masks in such cases.
When Disney World…
Asus ROG Phone 3 is the Best Gaming phone of 2020, LG Wing 5G wins Trailblazer category by readers' vote
December 14, 2020
Last week we had a round of voting to determine the Best Phones of 2020 in seven different categories. While five categories continue to a final this week, two categories have their outright winners.
The Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS knocked out its competition – with three…
Oppo introduces new “slide” concept phone with three hinges
December 14, 2020
Oppo introduced the Find X 2021 rollable concept phone, which is some way off from becoming commercially available, but the company is already thinking ahead and what could the next revolution in smartphone design. Oppo collaborated with the Japanese design studio Nendo to bring a new concept slide-phone – it has three hinges on the X-axis, allowing for seven different sizes.
The idea…
Samsung Galaxy S21's ultrawide camera detailed, AF confirmed
December 14, 2020
Another day, another Galaxy S21 leak. This time is about the ultrawide camera, which until now has been vaguely mentioned in leaks. And by the looks of it, we have high hopes of the ultrawide snapper.
According to solid Samsung tipster, , all three phones from the Galaxy…
Flipkart has launched the Nokia Purebook X14 laptop in the Indian market. It’s powered by Intel’s Core i5 10210U with UHD 620 integrated graphics. The laptop features a magnesium-aluminum alloy body and weighs just 1.1 KG.
The Purebook X14 comes with a 14-inch IPS LCD…
Kuo: Apple iPhone 13 series on schedule for September 2021 unveil
December 14, 2020
Apple will return to its regular iPhone announcement schedule in 2021, as per reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
That means we can expect the iPhone 13 family in full by the end of September 2021. In 2020, due to the ongoing pandemic, Apple pushed the launch of its new iPhones back one month for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, which came in October and two months for the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max…
