Are Big Tech firms and their AI tools hampering innovation? DW 05/28/2024
Imagination is crucial for innovation, surpassing AI capabilities in creating new solutions.
AI is beneficial for analyzing large datasets and enhancing efficiency but falls short in creating new solutions for unpredictable future challenges. [ more ]
Data Validation at Scale, Stable Diffusion Fine-Tuning, and How AI Will Affect Data Professionals
Data Validation at Scale - Detecting and Responding to Data Misbehavior Faster Stable Diffusion Fine-Tuning with Ray AIR In this tutorial, we'll introduce the concept of data logging and discuss how to validate data at scale by creating metric constraints and generating reports based on the data's statistical profiles using the whylogs open-source package.
How to Improve Creative Writing with Google TextFX
Google Text FX is an AI tool that aims to enhance creativity in content creation.
Text FX features include Chain, Unfold, Unexpect, and Simile, which help generate relevant keywords, expand vocabulary, and add imaginative elements. [ more ]
The article discusses a simulation on Earth's desert to recreate living on the Moon, highlighting the importance of imagination and the history of mankind's relationship with light and dark. [ more ]
One Another by Gail Jones review a writer's obsession with Joseph Conrad
The novel by Gail Jones explores displacement, loss, and imagination through a dual narrative approach involving Joseph Conrad.
The protagonist Helen uses a fictional project on Conrad to deepen her connection with the writer and escape the challenges of her critical thesis. [ more ]
Junwoo Park enjoys the process of freely imagining himself and finds satisfaction in solving puzzles and creating new creations.
Junwoo Park's passion for his work is fueled by exploring the infinite world of imagination and finding unique and vibrant traces in the results. [ more ]
Children's books written by people without children may offer a unique perspective from the child's point of view.
The best children's books are not meant to teach or moralize, but rather to promote the joy of reading and the entertainment value of the world. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10+ Strategies You Wont Believe to Get Your Mind Off Worries and Stress
1. Identify what is causing the unwanted thoughts and find ways to manage it. This could be through writing down your thoughts, distracting yourself with another activity, or talking to someone about it.
2. Practice mindfulness and self-care to help relax and take your mind off of something. This could include a self-care routine, yoga, meditation, or walking.
3. Remind yourself that it's okay to take a break from whatever is causing the stress and [ more ]
Created by Bjørn Karmann, Paragraphica is a camera that utilizes location data and AI to visualize a "photo" of a specific place and moment.The camera exists both as a physical prototype and an online camera that you can try.The viewfinder displays a real-time description of your current location, and by pressing the trigger, the camera will create a photographic representation of that description.
Opinion | Living With the Loss of a Child: I Feel Your Pain, Sarah Wildman'
For the Young, a Time to Risk, to Play, to Imagine A Woman's Anger Image Credit...Karlotta Freier To the Editor: Re My Daughter's Future Was Taken From Her, and From Us, by Sarah Wildman (Opinion, May 21): My heart aches for the writer of this essay, and as someone who has also lost a child, I can assure you that there is no greater pain.
Paralyzed Man Walks Again Thanks to AI-Powered Tool
Swiss researchers were able to use AI in implants that acted as a bridge between the spine and brain, allowing a paralyzed man to walk.Since 2011, a man by the name of Gert-Jan Oskam had been paralyzed from the hips down after a motorcycle accident.Due to the accident, his spine had become injured and communication between it and his brain had been broken.
Poem of the week: Losing Galileo by Olga Dermott-Bond
The poem 'Losing Galileo' reflects on the significance of Galileo Galilei's scientific discoveries and the potential consequences of disregarding them.
The poet's writing style combines personal and confrontational elements with technical skill and an ambitious political and historical vision. [ more ]
As far as descriptions of writers go, humorist has an old-fashioned, almost quaint ring to it, the literary equivalent of haberdasher or lamplighter.But across four book-length collections the newest is the best seller Quietly Hostile Samantha Irby has always brought scabrously honest, never pat and, it must be said, operatically scatological vivacity to the humorous literary essay.
5 new 'Black Mirror' episodes have dropped and there's not a dud in the bunch
In episode "Demon 79" an employee at a department store (Anjana Vasan) is visited by an apprentice demon (Paapa Essiedu).Netflix The Netflix anthology series Black Mirror hasn't presented any new episodes since 2019.But now it's back, with a new season of five fresh episodes from writer-producer Charlie Brooker and company.
A Surprise Inside: What's Going On With This $130K Ohio Home?!
Realtor.comAt first glance, you might overlook this three-bedroom, brick house in Akron, OH, and never know what colorful interior (and past) lies behind the front door.But it shouldn't be too hard to catch the spirit of this 1,441-square-foot charmer-whoever wrote the listing sure did! "For a few, creativity flows like an unending stream, painting the canvas of our world with strokes of brilliance that endure on walls and canvases, across wood and stone, upon floors and ceilings," it reads.
Rufus Norris to step down as National Theatre leader in spring 2025
Rufus Norris is to step down as director of the National Theatre after steering the flagship arts institution through the challenges of the Covid pandemic and responding to the climate crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement.Norris, the NT's artistic director and chief executive, said that spring 2025, when he would have been in post for 10 years, was the absolutely natural point to move on.
When the possibility of a NASCAR Cup Series car competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race was first discussed two years ago, there was some surprise.I talked to a few people, traditional sports-car folks and traditional racing folks, and when I told them about the project, they were scratching their head like, You're going to do what?' John Doonan, president of the International Motor Sports Association, said in an interview.
Manchester City treble bid driven by desire to match United, claims Walker
Kyle Walker has said Manchester City's attempt to claim the treble is being driven by the desire to emulate Manchester United's team of 1999.If Pep Guardiola's side beat Internazionale in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul they will become only the second English side to claim the league, FA Cup and European Cup in a single season.
I lost my mother, tragically, in a plane crash when I was only 3 years old.The experience changed my relationship with my father and fatherhood, forever.When I was 8, maybe 9 years old, there was a day when students in my class could bring their parents to school.Students stood at the front of the room to say what they wanted to be when they grew up and why.
You can speed up the process of creating a custom brush in Procreate by using Adobe Firefly.The option to quickly use this generative AI to create a mix of images from prompts makes things easier, but you still need to know a few things to get the AI image to work as a Procreate brush.Procreate has emerged as one of the most popular and powerful applications for artists and designers (read our Procreate review for more details).
Michael Maltzan completes revamp of LA's Hammer Museum
A new lobby and sculpture terrace are among the final additions to a Los Angeles art museum that was strategically revamped over a 23-year period by local studio Michael Maltzan Architecture.Located in the city's Westwood neighbourhood, the Hammer Museum is housed in a rectilinear, stone-clad building designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and completed in 1990.
The First of Three 'Glass Ladies' in Venice Makes Its Debut at $6.2M
Realtor.comThe first of three luxury homes dubbed the "Glass Ladies" is on the market in Venice, CA.Named Lucia, Lady of Luxe , the property is listed for $6.2 million.The newly constructed trio was inspired by the " Painted Ladies," a grouping of colorful Victorians on San Francisco's Postcard Row.
Royal Mail issuing special Warhammer stamps to mark game's 40th anniversary
A set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of the popular tabletop game Warhammer.Six stamps in the main set depict characters from the worlds of Warhammer space marines and orks from Warhammer 40,000, Stormcast Eternals and Slaves to Darkness from Warhammer: Age of Sigmar and high elves and dwarfs from Warhammer: The Old World.
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the New York Public Library, a list was published of the ten books that had been checked out the most in the history of the library - and most of these were children's books, like The Cat in the Hat and Where the Wild Things Are.Curiously absent from the list, however, was a familiar classic: Goodnight Moon.
AdventuringClan: The Ultimate Destination for Thrilling Adventures
Welcome to AdventuringClan, the premier online resource for venture enthusiasts seeking thrilling experiences, unforgettable journeys, and valuable insights into the world of adrenaline-pumping activities.Our platform is defended to providing comprehensive information, expert guidance, and an engaging polity to empower venture seekers worldwide.
Virginia Commonwealth University presents five student fashion projects
Dezeen School Shows: a fashion collection that aims to evoke childhood memories and another informed by Disney's The Little Mermaid are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar.Also featured are a fashion project that combines traditional Pakistani and Qatari silhouettes and a gothic clothing collection that aims to express "the darker emotions triggered by the pandemic".
Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Ground Beef & Pickle Tacos Recipe Will Win You Over
If you're in a restaurant and sitting anywhere near Jesse Tyler Ferguson, chances are high that he'll be eavesdropping on your order."I love listening in on other people," he says."I'm one of those people that, when the menu comes, I start craning my head to look at what others are ordering at different tables to see what looks good."
Image Credit...Raphaelle Macaron I was born in Tijuana and spent much of my boyhood in a neighborhood colonia, in TJ-speak called Independencia.There was an ersatz European-style castle at one end of our street, a tamed bear living at the bottom of the hill, a madman next door who regularly got drunk and shot his pistola at the moon, and a yard with bananas and a tall old pomegranate tree.
Summer is a great time for hosting backyard parties.Western, Wet, Luau, Movie Night, and Garden Party themes create fun backyard party ideas.Planning a backyard bash is easy with the proper preparation and help from friends and family.Set up decorations like hay bales, cowboy hats, checked tablecloths, fairy lights, candles, and mason jar drinks.
With a Doppelganger Novel, Deborah Levy Embodies Strangeness
On a recent morning in a Turkish cafe in north London, Deborah Levy unknotted the silk scarf around her neck in preparation.The sharing breakfast has arrived, the writer announced as plates of fruit, cheese and fried eggs were placed in front of her.In Levy's new novel August Blue, a blue-haired piano virtuoso named Elsa M. Anderson repeatedly encounters a woman who she is convinced is her double.
Helle Mardahl fills Copenhagen apartment with candy-coloured glass
Danish designer Helle Mardahl has unveiled The Sensory Society, a 3 Days of Design exhibition that takes cues from Wes Anderson's film The Grand Budapest Hotel.Mardahl filled an entire Copenhagen apartment with her colourful glass objects, creating installations that include a playful bar and a grand dressing table.
The Dezeen team are reporting from the 10th edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen (7-9 June).Updated throughout the day with exclusive previews of products, installations and events.10:00am Also from yesterday, Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson was the first journalist to see an exhibition by glassware design studio Helle Mardahl Studio for The Sensory Society and spoke to the designer.
These dreamy superhero bikes deserve a grand stand at Automechanika - Yanko Design
AI-generated vehicles give automotive enthusiasts a glance at what the future holds.Right from dreamy cars and bike helmets to architecture-inspired footwear, AI tools like Midjourney give creators wings to let loose their imagination and generate stunning renders set in a mystical universe.All it takes is a few minutes of inputting intended keywords and what otherwise would take weeks to create on a PC is generated right on the platter with minimal or no effort.
Pedro Pegenaute photographs Spanish "foodscapes" for Venice Biennale
The Spanish pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale spotlights the country's agro-architectural infrastructure, with imagery by photographer Pedro Pegenaute.Pegenaute visited over 50 sites across the country to create a photography series that reveals the buildings and landscapes involved in producing everyday food products.
Clay's Kitchen & Bar, Caversham, Reading: Food doesn't get more personal than this' restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
The story of Clay's, an independent Indian restaurant in Caversham, Berkshire, is testament to the level of wild-eyed determination needed to follow your dreams and open your own place.The current hospitality climate suggests that, by 2024, my closest restaurant on the east London/Essex border could well be the Cinnabon concession at my local Asda, a profitable meeting of big brands selling 1,090 calorie-a-whirl, factory-made caramel PecanBons, so my hope is that, by the time the current madness eventually ends, at least some family-run, bespoke, flights of the imagination such as Clay's will have survived.
Gerrit Cole was unlikely to go the entire season without surrendering a home run.That does not make the recent surge in balls leaving the park against him any less alarming.If it weren't for Aaron Judge's historic home run chase last season, the dominant storyline of the campaign would've regarded Cole's propensity for giving up home runs.
Dodgers Injury News: Michael Grove Exceptional in 2nd MiLB Rehab Start
Help is on the way for LA.Injured SP Michael Grove is on the comeback trail from a groin injury suffered a month ago in a start against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium.He completed his second minor league rehab start on Saturday and was exceptional throwing 5.2 scoreless innings.Rehab start #2 for Michael Grove was really, really good.5.2
These Best Selling Authors Will Be at the Library of Congress's National Book Festival - Washingtonian
Among the packed list: actor Elliot Page, NFL player R.K. Russell, and Poet Laureate Ada Limón.Get ready to adjust your summer reading list: The Library of Congress announced a packed line-up of prominent authors who will speak at its 23rd National Book Festival on August 12.Each year, tens of thousands of readers flock to the one-day event, which is free, doesn't require tickets, and takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Their Show Flew Under the Radar. TikTok Blew It Up.
On the night of April 6, the creators of Jury Duty, a hybrid documentary-sitcom in which an ordinary man unwittingly participates in a staged trial among actors, came together in Culver City, Calif., for a cast and crew screening of the series.The atmosphere was muted.Early reviews had been unflattering The Hollywood Reporter, earlier that day, had called it a bad show for benign reasons.
The Dezeen team are reporting live from the 10th edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen (7-9 June).Read on for all the coverage from the first day (Wednesday 7 June) Here, works by 18 emerging designers from all over the world mingled with woodwork machines and raw materials.Each contributor was chosen by Ukurant from around 200 applicants and pieces ranged from lights made from egg protein to Paperwork, an artwork and lighting design made from paper, thread, steel weights and artificial lights that was suspended from the high ceiling - Cajsa Carlson 5:00pm Le Corbusier's Lampe Cabanon and the Lampe de Bureau collection by Charotte Perriand are on show in Nemo Lighting's Copenhagen showroom during 3 Days of Design.
Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age."Alexa Loy Dent I didn't know what was under the train tracks, but that was the point.The track was elevated on top of a small bluff that ran parallel to West Yellowstone Highway, a road that ran right through my hometown of Idaho Falls in eastern Idaho.
Scientists Just Got A Step Closer to The Sci-Fi Reality of Building Solar Power Stations in Space
Hajimiri leads a component of a larger endeavor by Caltech researchers to develop technology that could gather the sun's energy in massive satellites orbiting Earth and beam it down to power the grid.
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Solar panels on Earth only work during the day, and they don't produce much power on cloudy days or when the sun is low in the evening or early morning.
In orbit, however, such panels would produce a constant stream of zero-emission power.
In space, it's always noon on a sunny day, says Hajimiri.
8 Code Snippets for Creating Amazing Patterns with CSS
Patterns are among the most flexible design assets.They can be the star of the show or fit neatly into the background.As such, they can also range from minimal to complex.And patterns are no longer limited to graphics.CSS offers a surprisingly powerful way to design them.There are a few advantages to building patterns via CSS.
Six renovated Parisian apartments in historical Haussmann-era buildings
Period details are mixed with contemporary interventions inside these renovated apartments in Paris, built in the mid-19th century during Georges-Eugène Haussmann's reconstruction of the French capital.In his role as the prefect of the Seine département under Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann was responsible for creating the network of boulevards that still define the city's urban landscape today.
In the wake of their successful 2019 collaboration, Portuguese contemporary visual artist Joana Vasconcelos and Roche Bobois have teamed up once more to introduce a new collection.BomBom Outdoor is a pastel lover's dream come to life in the form of organically-shaped sofas, rugs, and cushions.The collection embodies Vasconcelos' unique style and use of imagination, with a color palette that's been inspired by the pastel-hued houses in Lisbon's Old Town and sunsets.
Eataly Realizes Angelenos Love Nothing More Than a Good Coastal Italian Menu
Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise that the year-old Capri inside Eataly has decided it wants to stay.When Eataly first opened in 2017, the food emporium's on-site dining area felt a bit like a food hall serving classics like pizza and pasta.Providence chef Michael Cimarusti had a seafood menu called Il Pesce Cucina while eventually, Terra opened on the rooftop with wood-grilled items.
Review | 'Spider-Verse' sequel: Overlong, overstuffed but wow, those visuals
Shameik Moore plays the voice of Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."(Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation) StarOutline (3 stars) Say this much for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse": It's a lot of movie.When " Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse " opened in 2018, it felt like a bolt of something genuinely new, its dazzling animation breathing new life into a mini Marvel franchise that was verging on exhaustion and its protagonist, a Brooklyn teenager named Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore) taking suave ownership of the iconic title character for a new generation.
Review | 'The Boogeyman': A vehicle for creepy, if overly literal, fright
David Dastmalchian in "The Boogeyman."(20th Century Studios)Comment Gift Article StarOutline (2.5 stars) There's good news and bad news about "The Boogeyman," the scary new movie based on a short story by Stephen King about - well, the title says it all.First the good news: You will sit on the edge of your seat for much of this movie, and jump out of your skin periodically,especially if you can still remember being afraid to go to sleep because of the monster that lived in the closet, the thing under the bed, the shadow cast on the wall by the Yeti-like hominid lurking just outside your bedroom window, plucking leaves off a tree and eating them.
The 10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Power, Conditioning, and More - Breaking Muscle
Throw, rotate, and explode your way to better athleticism.Medicine balls are one piece of equipment you find at nearly every strength and conditioning gym and in many "functional training" areas in commercial gyms.Their use and application for power, conditioning, and improving overall fitness levels are only limited by your creativity and imagination.
How an innovative wireless charger concept also functions as a tiny smart display - Yanko Design
Wireless chargers are becoming more common, and there is also a growing number of designs for these accessories, some of them more interesting than others.Despite the different appearances and functionalities, all these chargers often become practically useless the moment you remove the smartphone from its surface.
3 new books in translation blend liberation with darkness
Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR Many novels end in liberation of one sort or another.It is a reliable way to offer catharsis, to give readers the feeling of escape while writing a book that is not escapist as such.Blending liberation with darkness is, then, nothing new but three new novels in translation take the mix as far as it can go.
There is an abundance of Photoshop brushes available online for various project types.Whether looking for floral and swirl brushes or geometric and techno brushes, the right brush can elevate any design.Abstract fractal brushes are one of the most popular brush types for Photoshop.These brushes are perfect for achieving fast-moving effects and mimicking vibrant background explosions, making them ideal for book covers, website backgrounds, and posters.
How to make your compact home seem bigger - Yanko Design
With urban spaces shrinking, compact homes are integral to city life.Even with restricted square footage, these abodes can offer ample opportunities to improve functionality by using every square inch of available space.With clever planning, one can enhance the sense of openness and prevent the space from looking cramped and claustrophobic.
Peter Kovacsy's Vestige Casts a Transcendent, Ethereal Light
Noting the amount of effort required to craft this haunting light source, to call the Vestige for Ross Gardam a mere source of illumination seems to do the spectral optical device disservice.The idea behind its design: to stir up a sense of wonderment.With over three decades of expertise turning glass into objects of awe, renowned glass artist Peter Kovacsy seems the ideal talent to bring such imagination to life.
Sony's new gaming handheld device streams PS5 games on the go - Yanko Design
At the PlayStation Showcase 2023 event, Sony unveiled a handheld device that'll make gamers both excited and longing for more.That's because the Japanese electronics giant did unveil the Project Q gaming device but with a spoiler.Rather than being a follow-up of the PlayStation Vita, the handheld will be more of a streaming gadget for mirroring PlayStation 5 games when you want to shift to the smaller screen for a while.
Chris Wolston Explores Terracotta in Flower Power Collection
During NYCxDesign 2023, The Future Perfect launched a solo exhibition featuring new work by Chris Wolston.The Medellín-based American designer is presenting Flower Power, a series of new furniture and lighting all realized in terracotta.The Flower Power collection comprises 13 sculptural chairs and benches inspired by tropical flora seen in the mountains and forests surrounding Wolston's adopted Colombian home.
10 Tips For Developing Learning Strategies Over The Summer To Reduce The "Summer Slide" " Read Now!
Hello, Summer!There's nothing better than for your kiddo to finally be done with school (goodbye, early mornings!)While you may be thrilled that your child will be able to get outside and enjoy some fun in the sun, you should also be aware that it can also be a time of learning loss for many children.
1. No Gods for Drowning by Hailey Piper is an engaging novel about a teenage girl's journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of tragedy. 2. The story's themes of family, friendship, and identity are explored through powerful and poignant imagery and storytelling.
Risk of 'catastrophic flooding' has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say
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The risk of catastrophic flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin has diminished as cool temperatures have predominated this spring, flattening the melt curve of the Sierra's epic snowpack, state officials said Monday.We are "not forecasting nearly as severe of damage as perhaps we were looking at several weeks ago," Brian Ferguson, deputy director of crisis communications for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, said at a news conference Monday.
Top 10 designs to make your home more organized + de-cluttered - Yanko Design
One problem that never seems to leave us, especially if you're living in a major city - is the lack of space!If you're an independent millennial who recently moved out of their family home and into their own, then a major issue that you may be dealing with almost every day...is space constraints in your own home.