OpenAI releases Point-E, an AI that generates 3D models

From TechCrunch: The next breakthrough to take the AI world by storm might be 3D model generators. This week, OpenAI open-sourced Point-E, a machine learning system that creates a 3D object given a text prompt. According to a paper published alongside the code base, Point-E can produce 3D models in...

Gmail Message Encryption Confirmed By Google

From Forbes: On Friday, 18 December, Google announced that client-side encryption for Gmail was now available in a beta-testing format. Which is great news, but the majority of its 1.8 billion users are likely to be disappointed. The clue is where that announcement was made: the Google Workspace...

Ryzen 7000 Threadripper Could Resurrect HEDT, Have PCIe Gen 5

From Tom's Hardware: Noted leaker @g01d3nm4ng0 claims that AMD could release two motherboard platforms to support its next-gen Storm Peak Threadripper CPUs, instead of just one, with a workstation platform and an HEDT (High-End Desktop) platform for enthusiasts. Both platforms will reportedly get an...

As the EU embraces cell phone calls on planes, could the US be next?

From ComputerWorld: European travelers will soon be able to chat it up over their 5G-enabled mobile devices on airplanes without fear of hearing, “Please place your phone in Airplane Mode” from a flight attendant.

A ruling by the European Commission will allow airlines to provide 5G voice calling...

Meta Accused of 'Abusive Practices' by EU Over Facebook Marketplace

From CNET: The close ties between Facebook Marketplace and Facebook the social network are causing trouble for parent company Meta in Europe. The EU hit Meta with a complaint on Monday saying that the company's "abusive practices" were distorting competition in the classified ads industry.

Europe's...

New Instagram Updates Bring Massive Changes

From Forbes: Instagram has announced a huge game-changing update that brings with it several new features, including its biggest-ever leap away from its photo-sharing roots.

The update, as detailed in the latest official Instagram Blog and announced on Instagram by Mark Zuckerberg himself, includes...

YouTube Drops Pornhub Account for Linking to Adult Content

From PC Mag: YouTube has removed Pornhub's official channel over violations of its Community Guidelines.

The adult site, which launched on YouTube in December 2014 and has amassed nearly 900,000 subscribers, now displays a 404 ("not found") error on the web.

"Upon review, we terminated the channel...

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