Nature

A step-by-step guide for scientists who hate conference networking

For some academics, conference networking can be energizing — offering a chance to connect, learn from others and explore new ideas. But for others, the prospect of ‘schmoozing’ at a reception crowded ...
The Verge

Netflix is building an AI animation studio

The newly formed unit is staffing up to produce ‘feature-quality content’ with generative AI. The newly formed unit is staffing up to produce ‘feature-quality content’ with generative AI. is a tech ...
The Conversation

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2‑step process that takes some effort

Picture Gigi, having a chat with her boss, when the meeting takes a sharp turn. Gigi’s boss tells her that her work has been lacking recently and that maybe she needs to stay late a couple of evenings ...
GameSpot

Phasmophobia’s Next Update Will Remove Its Goofy Animations, Even Though Some Players Love Them

Next to its effective scares, Phasmophobia is a game known for its janky player characters and animations. For some, these rough edges, like the remarkably silly way player-characters move through the ...
IGN

Bloodborne: R-Rated Animated Movie in Development With JackSepticEye Producing

Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon on Monday that they are making an R-rated animated feature film based on the video game Bloodborne. While no details on the movie’s plot were revealed, it is ...
TechCrunch

Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows

Microsoft announced on Friday a series of changes focused on improving the quality of its Windows 11 operating system, which notably includes dialing back the number of entry points to its AI ...
9to5google

Pixel Watch is miscounting steps and other Fitbit stats for some [U]

The latest Pixel Watch update is causing some hiccups, as users now report that their smartphone is seeing some weird behavior in Fitbit step counts and other stats. Google started rolling out the ...
Digital Journal

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Many insurers remain reluctant to cover business mistakes made by ‘agentic” AI programmes housed in data centres – Copyright AFP YASUYOSHI CHIBA As more ...
techtimes

Anthropic’s Claude Can Now Whip Up Charts, Interactive Visuals for Step-by-Step Tutorials

Anthropic added a new feature to Claude that gives the chatbot the capability to create interactive visuals directly in the chat, featuring elements such as charts, diagrams, and more. This latest ...
Cartoon Brew

Fake Xerox And Real Piano Wire: How Gorillaz Went Old School For ‘The Mountain’

Perhaps more than ever, audiences now crave real texture in their imagery, and the artists behind some animated music videos are catching on. With the general sense that tangible feeling in ...
TechCrunch

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

Google on Wednesday announced a series of updates to its Gemini AI-powered features on the Android operating system, the most notable being a new way to use the AI to handle multi-step tasks like ...