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From hallucinations to hardware: Lessons from a real-world computer vision project gone sideways

venturebeat.com Shruti Tiwari 2026-02-21 06:05:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Computer vision projects rarely go exactly as planned, and this one was no exception. The idea was simple: Build a model that could look at a photo of a laptop and identify any physical damage — things like cracked screens, missing keys or broken hinges. It seemed like a straightforward use case for image models and large language models (

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PNG image format receives HDR and animation support in first spec update in decades

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-21 08:33:00

Why it matters: For decades, JPEG, PNG, and GIF have remained among the most popular image formats, even as newer options like WebP and AVIF have emerged. Now, PNG is getting its first meaningful update in over 20 years with the release of its third edition, making the format more versatile than ever. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which manages web standards and guidelines, recently published new specifications for the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image format. The updated format now

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Qwen VLo: From “Understanding” the World to “Depicting” It

news.ycombinator.com Qwen Team 2026-02-20 08:35:04

QWEN CHAT DISCORD The evolution of multimodal large models is continually pushing the boundaries of what we believe technology can achieve. From the initial QwenVL to the latest Qwen2.5 VL, we have made progress in enhancing the model’s ability to understand image content. Today, we are excited to introduce a new model, Qwen VLo, a unified multimodal understanding and generation model. This newly upgraded model not only “understands” the world but also generates high-quality recreations based o

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Everything You Need to Know About the Sonic the Hedgehog Magic: The Gathering Drop

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 00:53:00

Magic: The Gathering hit a goldmine earlier this month when it released its Final Fantasy set based on one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. Final Fantasy was reportedly the best-selling Magic set before it even released, thanks to extensive preorders. Now Wizards of the Coast is hoping to repeat that success with Secret Lair drops themed around video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog, launching Monday, July 14. Wizards of the Coast/Sega Wizards of the Coast/Sega Wizards of th

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bootc-image-builder: Build your entire OS from a Containerfile

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 12:01:07

A container to create disk images from bootc container inputs, especially oriented towards Fedora/CentOS bootc or derivatives. 🔨 Installation Have podman installed on your system. Either through your systems package manager if you're on Linux or through Podman Desktop if you are on macOS or Windows. If you want to run the resulting virtual machine(s) or installer media you can use qemu. A very nice GUI extension for Podman Desktop is also available. The command line examples below can be all

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After 27 years, engineer discovers how to display secret photo in Power Mac ROM

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-21 22:32:07

On Tuesday, software engineer Doug Brown published his discovery of how to trigger a long-known but previously inaccessible Easter egg in the Power Mac G3's ROM: a hidden photo of the development team that nobody could figure out how to display for 27 years. While Pierre Dandumont first documented the JPEG image itself in 2014, the method to view it on the computer remained a mystery until Brown's reverse engineering work revealed that users must format a RAM disk with the text "secret ROM image

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Google Photos won’t downgrade your edited HDR pictures to SDR anymore

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 03:43:18

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR HDR photos in Google Photos now keep their full dynamic range and HDR metadata when edited with tools like Photo Unblur and Magic Eraser. The app now has an “Ultra HDR” tool for brightening images. SDR photos can now be enhanced to HDR. Google is rolling out some improvements to how high dynamic range (HDR) and standard dynamic range (SDR) images are edited in the Photos app. The update will keep HDR photos from getting downgraded to SDR. Google is also u

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Someone Help Me! I Need These Sonic the Hedgehog Magic: The Gathering Cards

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:53:00

Magic: The Gathering hit a goldmine earlier this month when it released its Final Fantasy set based on one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. Final Fantasy was reportedly the best-selling Magic set before it even released, thanks to extensive preorders. Now Wizards of the Coast is hoping to repeat that success with Secret Lair drops themed around video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog, launching Monday, July 14. Wizards of the Coast/Sega Depending on which century you were born

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Hertz turns to AI for rental car inspections, faces backlash over fees

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-22 17:09:00

A hot potato: Hertz is ushering in a new era of vehicle inspections by deploying artificial intelligence-powered scanners at select locations across the US. The move is intended to improve the accuracy and transparency of the rental car damage inspection process. However, for some customers, the technology has led to new frustrations and unexpected costs. The company's new system, developed in partnership with Israeli firm UVeye, is already operational at major hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson A

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Adobe’s new camera app is making me rethink phone photography

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-02-22 17:00:00

Adobe’s Project Indigo is a camera app built by camera nerds for camera nerds. It’s the work of Florian Kainz and Marc Levoy, the latter of whom is also known as one of the pioneers of computational photography with his work on early Pixel phones. Indigo’s basic promise is a sensible approach to image processing while taking full advantage of computational techniques. It also invites you into the normally opaque processes that happen when you push the shutter button on your phone camera — just t

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What Are AI Video Generators? What to Know About Google's Veo 3, Sora and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-23 06:00:04

First came the rise of AI chatbots, then image generators blew up. Now, tech companies are rushing to release AI video generators. During the past year, nearly every major tech company has announced some kind of AI video model they've been cooking. Each company has its own timeline, which can make it hard to keep up with who's done what. To save you from searching, I've run down every major AI video program and compiled my early insights on the testing I've done on the programs available now. T

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Graphic artists in China push back on AI and its averaging effect

theverge.com Gus Rick 2026-02-23 17:00:00

Sendi Jia, a designer running her own studio between Beijing, China, and London, England, says she mainly uses AI generators like DALL-E to make fake photos for background panels or websites when her clients don’t have access to real ones. That’s helped clients with limited budgets, but it’s also exposed just how much of the creative process AI can replace. Recently, a potential client working in a university contacted Jia about creating the logo for a new project. Then, they changed their mind.

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Apple Research unearthed forgotten AI technique and using it to generate images

news.ycombinator.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-20 05:19:47

Today, most generative image models basically fall into two main categories: diffusion models, like Stable Diffusion, or autoregressive models, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o. But Apple just released two papers that show how there might be room for a third, forgotten technique: Normalizing Flows. And with a dash of Transformers on top, they might be more capable than previously thought. First things first: What are Normalizing Flows? Normalizing Flows (NFs) are a type of AI model that works by learning

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Show HN: Magnitude – Open-source AI browser automation framework

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-24 08:30:56

The AI browser automation framework Magnitude uses vision AI to enable you to control your browser with natural language 🧭 Navigate - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions 🖱️ Interact - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard 🔍 Extract - Intelligently extracts useful structured data - Intelligently extracts useful structured data ✅ Verify - Built-in test ru

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Master your clipboard history and supercharge your productivity

techspot.com Unknown 2026-02-24 22:26:00

ClipClip makes it possible to copy multiple texts, images or files to your clipboard. You can then browse or search through these Latest Clips, or convert them to Saved Clips so you can assign a title and organize them into folders for later re-use. By pressing CTRL + SHIFT + V you get a list of all your clips so you can paste without losing focus of what you were working on. Whether you're an engineer, lawyer, manager, executive, accountant, salesperson, office clerk, customer support rep or j

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Show HN: Magnitude – open-source AI browser automation framework

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-24 20:30:56

The AI browser automation framework Magnitude uses vision AI to enable you to control your browser with natural language 🧭 Navigate - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions 🖱️ Interact - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard 🔍 Extract - Intelligently extracts useful structured data - Intelligently extracts useful structured data ✅ Verify - Built-in test ru

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What Happens When Hertz's AI Scanner Finds Damage on Your Rental

news.ycombinator.com Adam Ismail 2026-02-21 18:03:44

Get The Drive’s daily newsletter The latest car news, reviews, and features. Email address Sign Up Thank you! Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. Back in April, we reported on how Hertz was planning to employ artificial intelligence to scan vehicles before and after renters use them, to check for damages and issue associated charges. The AI system has been live now for a few months at select locations around the country, and one customer of Hertz-owned Thrifty reached out to The Drive to share h

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The creator of the Delta emulator made a Game Boy Camera-style app for your iPhone

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-25 12:31:58

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Riley Testut, the developer behind the robust Delta emulator app for iOS, announced a new iPhone app designed to replicate the Game Boy Camera accessory but with “features you’d expect from a modern camera app.”The Delta Camera app’s full feature list hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s currently available for beta testing to those who subscribe t

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Amazon Offers 4.9-Star 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank for 88% Off, Practically a Free Portable Charger

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-26 08:10:48

How often have you found yourself in a situation where you wished you had a way to charge up a phone or other device, but had no way to do so? It happens to all of us, and it’s always frustrating when it does. That’s because it always comes at the most inopportune times. LIke when you’re using your GPS, checking work emails, or trying to get a few pictures with friends. So if you’ve ever fumbled with messy cables or carried around a brick-sized battery bank, you know the hassle that comes with f

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Google Wallet is making it easier to create custom passes on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-26 23:30:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet now appears in Android’s share sheet, letting you quickly create a custom pass from any image you share. This new shortcut lets you start the custom pass creation flow by sharing an image, bypassing the need to open the Wallet app first. The feature is currently rolling out via a server-side update, so it may not be available on your device just yet. Google Wallet lets you store digital versions of your credit cards, transit passes, loyalty

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9 Best Foods for Headaches and Migraines, According to Dietitians and Doctors

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 21:13:04

Our diet can significantly impact our health, which is why it's important to ensure it's balanced. Certain foods can also be incorporated to target specific parts of the body or medical conditions, like headaches and migraines. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. "What helps one person may not help another,

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Earths largest camera:3B pixel images

news.ycombinator.com Jonathan Corum 2026-02-22 20:53:59

Earth’s Largest Camera Takes 3 Billion-Pixel Images of the Night Sky At the heart of the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is the world’s largest digital camera. About the size of a small car, it will create an unparalleled map of the night sky. The observatory’s first public images of the sky are expected to be released on June 23. Here’s how its camera works. Sensor 3 inches RAFT Dead segment Noisy segment Damaged sensor Relative size of the moon A series of slides highlighting details

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I've tested dozens of MagSafe accessories, and this is the one I keep on my iPhone

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-27 22:07:42

ZDNET's key takeaways The Supcase MagFlip is a magnetic wallet and stand combo for $42. It holds up to five cards, features RFID protection, and can be adjusted into several viewing configurations. While a rugged option, the cards can be difficult to access, and it's rather bulky. View now at Amazon View now at Supcase more buying choices I'm a MagSafe fan. If there's anybody at ZDNET that's tested them all (or what feels like close to it) – it's me. I've used tons of MagSafe gear from dozens

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Best Binoculars (2025): Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-02-28 12:39:00

Binoculars mean the difference between seeing a little gray bird and identifying a titmouse, cheering a home run and seeing the epic catch, or realizing that the 10-point buck is actually a doe standing in front of dead branches. Whether you're scouting terrain, watching birds in your backyard, stargazing, or getting season tickets at Fenway, binoculars bring the world closer. If you're looking for binoculars for bird-watching, check out our guide All the Gear You Need to Start Birding. Be sure

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Nomad debuts new Leather Mag Wallet with Find My integration

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-28 17:15:12

The folks at Nomad are out this week with a new Leather Mag Wallet for iPhone. The accessory utilizes MagSafe to attach to the back of your iPhone and features built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, thanks to an integrated tracking card. It’s available to order now from Nomad’s website for $79. Nomad’s new Leather Mag Wallet can fit up to four credit cards. It’s made from the company’s Horween leather with a polycarbonate frame and can be attached to any MagSafe-compatible iPhone or to

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 25)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 08:30:52

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Gemini Free Review: The Best Free AI Chatbot I've Used So Far

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 08:00:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.5 / 10 SCORE Gemini Free Review Pros Free Higher token limit than ChatGPT Free Faster image generation Largely accurate Can upload and examine large documents Cons Randomly hits token limit Illogical, frustrating image generation Image analysis is inaccurate Long documents can't be pasted directly Google Gemini has come a long way. From its forme

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Google's Imagen 4 text-to-image model promises 'significantly improved' boring images

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 18:17:11

Google has unveiled its latest text-to-image model Imagen 4 with the usual promise of "significantly improved text rendering" over the previous version, Imagen 3. The company also introduced a new deluxe version called Imagen 4 Ultra designed to follow more precise text prompts if you're willing to pay extra. Both arrive to a paid preview in the Gemini API and for limited free testing in Google AI Studio. Google describes the main Imagen 4 model as "your go-to for most tasks" with a price of $.

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Finally, a MagSafe accessory that's sturdy, highly-functional, and affordably priced

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-01 15:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The Supcase MagFlip is a magnetic wallet and stand combo for $42. It holds up to five cards, features RFID protection, and can be adjusted into several viewing configurations. While a rugged option, the cards can be difficult to access, and it's rather bulky. View now at Amazon View now at Supcase more buying choices I'm a MagSafe fan. If there's anybody at ZDNET that's tested them all (or what feels like close to it) – it's me. I've used tons of MagSafe gear from dozens

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I changed 5 settings on my TV to give it an instant performance boost

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-01 20:30:17

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Whether you're considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television's settings. Let's explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better. 1. Turn down the sharpness The sharper the picture, the better. Right? Not necessarily. Contrary to popular belief, the "sharpness" setting on your TV doesn't af

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Master your clipboard history and supercharge your productivity

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