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How Hourglass Vision Transformers Are Redefining Camouflaged Object Detection

computer.org Enrique Quezada 2025-09-07 13:58:20

Introduction While camouflage gives wildlife and military vehicles a strategic survival advantage, it poses challenges, both for human and computer vision systems. It is difficult enough to detect objects designed to blend with their environments, but when the objects have blurry edges, the detection process is even more problematic. However, in a paper written for the 2025 IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV), Jinpeng He, Biyuan Liu, and Huaixin Chen of the Uni

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‘Surpassing all my expectations’: Midjourney releases first AI video model amid Disney, Universal lawsuit

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2025-09-08 05:23:52

Popular AI image generation service Midjourney has launched its first AI video generation model V1, marking a pivotal shift for the company from image generation toward full multimedia content creation. Starting today, Midjourney’s nearly 20 million users can animate images via the website, transforming their generated or uploaded stills into 5-second long clips with options for extending the generation longer up to 20 seconds (in 5 second bursts), and guiding them with text. With the launch,

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ChatGPT can now generate images in WhatsApp

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-08 18:53:14

Back in December, OpenAI launched its ChatGPT WhatsApp contact as part of its “12 Days of OpenAI” holiday announcements. And while this version of the chatbot is still more limited than what you get on the web or desktop, it is rolling out a useful new trick: image generation. Yep, people actually do this While the idea of texting ChatGPT over WhatsApp might seem a little odd, several WhatsApp-heavy users I’ve talked to say they love the convenience of having ChatGPT right there, without needi

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The Definitive, Insane, Record-Smashing Story of the Enhanced Games

wired.com Amit Katwala 2025-09-08 12:00:00

On February 25, 2025, the Australian swimmer James Magnussen stood on the starting blocks at a swimming pool in North Carolina with a million dollars and his reputation on the line. Magnussen, a triple Olympic medalist and world champion in the 100-meter freestyle, had been retired from professional sports for six years. But he had restarted his career to join the Enhanced Games, a kind of Olympics on steroids. This is meant literally: The event, which encourages athletes to take performance-enh

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 18)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-09 10:30:40

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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How to Fix the Most Common AI Image Errors and Hallucinations

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 08:00:00

One of the best parts of my job is laughing at the truly terrible, deeply flawed, occasionally frightening AI images that pop out while I review different AI image generators. I spend a lot of time playing around with AI in ChatGPT, Midjourney and Adobe, and I've learned that no AI generator is perfect. But there are some common patterns, things that many AIs struggle with. Every image generator is unique, but I've spent enough time with them to recognize some patterns. There are certain things

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How To Fix the Most Common AI Image Errors and Hallucinations

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 18:00:04

One of the best parts of my job is laughing at the truly terrible, deeply flawed, occasionally frightening AI images that pop out while I review different AI image generators. I spend a lot of time playing around with AI in ChatGPT, Midjourney and Adobe, and I've learned that no AI generator is perfect. But there are some common patterns, things that many AIs struggle with. Every image generator is unique, but I've spent enough time with them to recognize some patterns. There are certain things

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9 Best Foods for Coping With Migraines and Headaches, According to Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 18:19:03

While eating a specific food or changing your diet alone won't cure you of migraines or headaches, it can be one piece of the puzzle that provides relief. "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, and what's a trigger for one might be therapeutic for someone else." Tha

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Paddle settles for $5 million over facilitating tech support scams

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-09 10:14:18

Paddle.com and its U.S. subsidiary will pay $5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that the company facilitated deceptive tech-support schemes that harmed many U.S. consumers, including older adults. Paddle, a UK-based payment processor, offers payments, tax handling, compliance, and checkout infrastructure for software and digital product sellers by acting as a "merchant of record." According to the FTC, Paddle failed to perform adequate screening and fraud prevention

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Appeals court tosses $300 million Optis patent verdict against Apple

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-10 10:14:29

On Monday, Apple scored a big legal victory in one of its longest-running patent battles, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a $300 million damages award the company had been ordered to pay to Optis Wireless Technology. This latest decision (via Reuters) marks the second time a nine-figure damages verdict in this case has been thrown out. Now, the case is heading back to Texas for yet another trial. What’s this case about again? Optis, a Texas-based IP managemen

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Canva expands from design into analytics with acquisition of MagicBrief

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-09-10 14:00:02

From left, Cliff Obrecht, Canva's co-founder and chief operating officer, and George Howes, co-founder and CEO of MagicBrief, pose for a photo at the Cannes Lions festival in Cannes, France, in June 2025. Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup through its popular design tools used for easily creating images, marketing material and presentations. Now the company, with its 12th acquisition, is buying its way into the analytics market. Canva said on Tuesday that it's buying MagicBrief, whose

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Why JPEGs still rule the web (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Ernie Smith 2025-09-10 14:51:10

A version of this post originally appeared on Tedium, Ernie Smith’s newsletter, which hunts for the end of the long tail. For roughly three decades, the JPEG has been the World Wide Web’s primary image format. But it wasn’t the one the Web started with. In fact, the first mainstream graphical browser, NCSA Mosaic, didn’t initially support inline JPEG files—just inline GIFs, along with a couple of other formats forgotten to history. However, the JPEG had many advantages over the format it quickl

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For Almost Free, PopSockets and Anker Come Together With This Easy-to-Hold Magnetic Phone Charger

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-11 02:10:15

Save 50% on the PopSockets x Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger over at Best Buy. This collaboration between PopSockets and Anker is a match made in heaven. If your phone is new enough that it supports magnetic wireless charging, then you can pick up this Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger that has an integrated PopSockets grip on the back. Right now, Best Buy has it discounted down by 50%. It’s normally $70, but you can score one in either black or clear

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You Can Now Generate ChatGPT Images by Texting a 1-800 Number on WhatsApp

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-11 02:12:53

ChatGPT's image generator tool now takes requests at 1-800-CHATGPT. The feature, announced by OpenAI on Monday in a post on X, allows anyone with a WhatsApp account to text that phone number and make a request for an AI-generated image using a plain-language prompt. In a CNET test, the ChatGPT hotline was able to create an old-school corded telephone image with the ChatGPT logo on it in about two minutes. The 1-800 number also accepts ChatGPT requests that aren't for images. If you don't have

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Why JPEGs Still Rule the Web After 30 Years

news.ycombinator.com Ernie Smith 2025-09-11 05:51:10

A version of this post originally appeared on Tedium, Ernie Smith’s newsletter, which hunts for the end of the long tail. For roughly three decades, the JPEG has been the World Wide Web’s primary image format. But it wasn’t the one the Web started with. In fact, the first mainstream graphical browser, NCSA Mosaic, didn’t initially support inline JPEG files—just inline GIFs, along with a couple of other formats forgotten to history. However, the JPEG had many advantages over the format it quickl

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Adobe Firefly app lets you generate AI images and videos on your iPhone

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-11 14:33:57

Adobe Firefly, the popular AI app for generating both images and video, is now available as an iPhone app. It follows the release of a Vision Pro app back in February. The app has the same capabilities as the the web tool, but in a form optimized for mobile use. The app doesn’t limit you to using Adobe’s own image-generation models – you can also choose between a selection of third-party ones by Google, OpenAI, and others … Adobe says that the app is intended for use while mobile. Generate ey

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Adobe's Firefly generative AI app is now available on mobile

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-11 14:00:55

When its redesigned Firefly app arrived earlier this year, Adobe launched the platform without Android and iOS app support, saying those would come at a later date. Today, the company is making good on that promise, with both versions available to download from their respective storefronts. If you're new to Firefly, it's the place where Adobe brings together all of its AI image, video, audio and vector generation tools. The company relaunched the app in April at its Max conference in London. Si

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Adobe’s Firefly comes to iOS and Android

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-09-11 14:00:00

Adobe has been on a quest to attract users to its platform for their AI needs. The company in April launched a redesigned Firefly web app that lets users use Adobe’s own Firefly image- and video-generation models as well as third-party models. Now, it is releasing a Firefly app on both iOS and Android that lets people use all of its models as well as models from OpenAI (GPT image generation), Google (Imagen 3 and Veo 2), and Flux (Flux 1.1 Pro). Like the web app, the new smartphone apps let yo

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Getty Images Has One of the Best AI Image Generator Set-Ups I've Tested

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-11 18:00:05

Generative AI has infiltrated nearly every part of our online lives, and photography and other creative services are no exception. Getty Images is best known for its extensive stock library, and it began experimenting with AI back in 2023. Now, it has a collection of AI editing tools to help people who license the perfect imagery through its library. It also has an AI image generator that has one of the best setups I've ever used. There's a lot to like about Getty Images's approach to AI. Any A

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Galaxy Watch 8 series never looked better in this new leak

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-12 18:53:30

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR New Galaxy Watch 8 series images have leaked. The leak provides an upfront look at Samsung’s next smartwatches. Although the exact date is still up for dispute, it’s believed that Samsung will hold its next launch event in early July. Despite being only weeks away from the event, leaks aren’t showing any sign of slowing down. The Galaxy Watch 8 series is expected to be unveiled at the show, and a new leak has just given us another look at the lineup. Cou

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Pitaka unveils their aramid fiber MagSafe power bank, a slim magnetic charger with Qi2

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-09-12 18:29:40

We are now in 2025, and there are so many MagSafe battery packs out there. Some are multifunctional, others have software touches, some can charge your phone fast, and they all have differentiators to help you decide. But sometimes you just want a beautiful-looking MagSafe battery pack that does all the main things great, while also looking slim, sleek, and stylish. That is precisely what Pitaka was able to do with their new aramid fiber magnetic power bank. Here is what you should know. Be sur

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro for this $750 Android phone - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-12 22:24:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10S Pro will be available now, starting at $699. The 10S Pro harnesses impressive power, making it an absolute delight for gamers and power users. Average users might find they have to do a bit of tweaking to get the 10S Pro to their liking. View now at Redmagic View now at Amazon more buying choices I've been using Pixel phones for a long, long time, and every so often I think, "Is it time to try something different?" But each time I stray, I inevitably com

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MagSafe Monday: ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand adds a solid kickstand and RFID protection in a slim design

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-09-13 02:00:00

MagSafe accessories continue to be a mix of great ideas and daily annoyances, but I keep trying them all. I’ve tried enough wallets to fill a drawer in my desk, and most of them get something right, but miss on a few minor things. Recently, I’ve been trying some new wallets that do more than hold credit cards. That’s what caught my eye with the BENKS ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand, and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the bes

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Threads is testing spoiler text, Zuckerberg says

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-09-13 06:54:51

Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is testing spoiler text, according to a post from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Spoiler text refers to words (or images) that are greyed out in a post and only become readable if you manually click to see them. As the name suggests, spoiler text is often used on platforms like Discord or Reddit to help people communicate about new movies, TV shows, or books without accidentally revealing plot points and twists for people who aren’t caught up. Image Credits:T

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This 5-in-1 travel charger is the only one I'll need this summer (and it's full of power)

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-09-13 18:24:24

ZDNET's key takeaways The Statik 5–in-1 SmartCharge is a 10,000mAh capacity power bank and charger that sells for $70. It comes with built-in cables and multiple plug adapters (EU, UK, AU) for seamless charging around the globe in more than 200 countries. It's a great multifunctional charger, but I wish it had a dedicated MagSafe charger for Apple Watch. $69.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Target more buying choices I test MagSafe accessories and chargers all year round, but there's no better time to

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This MagSafe accessory just duped the most premium wallet I've tried for $30

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-09-13 22:45:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Benks ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet and Stand is on sale for $30. It holds up to three cards, has a rotatable stand, is RFID blocking and extra durable. It's a great value competitor, but doesn't hold more than a few cards. $29.69 at Amazon It's not magic … it's MagSafe. From MagSafe batteries to MagSafe wallets, there are so many options out there to level up your phone. Also: 7 MagSafe accessories that I recommend every iPhone user should have As ZDNET's primary MagSaf

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Nanonets-OCR-s – OCR model that transforms documents into structured markdown

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-13 20:14:56

Nanonets-OCR-s is a powerful, state-of-the-art image-to-markdown OCR model that goes far beyond traditional text extraction. It transforms documents into structured markdown with intelligent content recognition and semantic tagging, making it ideal for downstream processing by Large Language Models (LLMs). Nanonets-OCR-s is packed with features designed to handle complex documents with ease: LaTeX Equation Recognition: Automatically converts mathematical equations and formulas into properly fo

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Nanonets-OCR-s – OCR model transforms documents into structured markdown

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-14 11:14:56

Nanonets-OCR-s is a powerful, state-of-the-art image-to-markdown OCR model that goes far beyond traditional text extraction. It transforms documents into structured markdown with intelligent content recognition and semantic tagging, making it ideal for downstream processing by Large Language Models (LLMs). Nanonets-OCR-s is packed with features designed to handle complex documents with ease: LaTeX Equation Recognition: Automatically converts mathematical equations and formulas into properly fo

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Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-14 04:33:00

What just happened? Apple's latest update for Macs, macOS 26 Tahoe, introduces a significant leap forward in disk image technology with the debut of the ASIF format – a development that could reshape how users and developers handle virtual storage on Apple silicon Macs. For years, disk images have been a staple for Mac users, enabling everything from encrypted file storage to virtual machine management. However, these images have long suffered from sluggish performance, especially when encrypti

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Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun's poles

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-11 10:00:50

Science & Exploration Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles 11/06/2025 31324 views 95 likes Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic field, the solar cycle and the workings of space weather. Solar Orbiter zooms into the Sun’s south pole Any image you have

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Adobe Firefly app lets you generate AI images and videos on your iPhone

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Galaxy Watch 8 series never looked better in this new leak

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This 5-in-1 travel charger is the only one I'll need this summer (and it's full of power)

This MagSafe accessory just duped the most premium wallet I've tried for $30

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Nanonets-OCR-s – OCR model transforms documents into structured markdown

Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun's poles

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