AI & RoboticsNews

Kaltura acquires eSelf, founded by creator of Snap’s AI, in $27M deal

Kaltura, a New York-headquartered AI video platform company, is acquiring eSelf.ai, an Israel-based startup behind conversational avatars – AI-generated digital humans that can talk with users – for about $27 million. Kaltura announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire eSelf, a platform supporting more than 30 languages and featuring a user-friendly studio for…
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NewsPhotography

All eight of these award-winning images were all shot with the same mirrorless camera – can you guess which one?

The winners of the 2025 British Photography Awards (BPA) have been announced – and one technical detail connects eight of this year’s most stunning images: they were all captured with the Canon EOS R5, a full-frame mirrorless camera. Founded as a non-profit competition, the BPA shine a spotlight on the very best of British photography, celebrating image makers, whether based in the UK (any…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

It's not too late to get the 30% solar tax credit — unless you live in THESE states

Just as we saw with EVs in September, there’s a broad, documented surge in demand for home solar tied to the 30% Federal tax credit expiring December 31st. And, while it’s still not too late for many Americans to go solar, contractors in North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona say their 2025 calendars are jammed. Back in August, EnergySage noted a 205% year-over-year increase in homeowners…
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DefenseNews

Army veteran becomes the face of Call of Duty’s new bionic hero

Twenty years after losing her arm in Baghdad, Army veteran Danielle Green is once again showing what resilience looks like. Green’s likeness and story are the inspiration behind a new Call of Duty operator bundle launching Friday, making her the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character. The bundle launches alongside the new game Call of Duty: Black Ops…
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