August 16, 2024
Tech News
Google has released Imagen 3, its latest AI text-to-image generator, to users in the US. The tool promises better detail, richer lighting, and fewer artifacts compared to previous versions. It includes features like image editing and has guardrails to prevent generating images of public figures or weapons. Despite some limitations, it can still create images resembling well-known characters and logos.
Google has clarified that the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL for Malaysia, Singapore, and India use the Super Actua display, correcting an earlier error on their support page. The Pixel 9 Pro series offers up to 2,000 nits for HDR and 3,000 nits for peak brightness, with a variable refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz. Pre-orders are open, with prices starting from RM3,999 for the Pixel 9 and RM5,699 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Meta has shut down CrowdTangle, a tool used to track disinformation on Facebook and Instagram, replacing it with the Meta Content Library (MCL). Critics argue that MCL has only 1% of CrowdTangle’s features and is less transparent and accessible. The new tool is limited to qualified academic or nonprofit institutions, excluding many journalists and researchers. Critics are concerned about the timing, given the upcoming contentious U.S. election.
Rivian has launched a new, smaller, and cheaper “travel kitchen” for $1,400, five years after its initial prototype. The travel kitchen is designed to be portable and includes a two-burner induction cooktop, food-safe prep space, and dimmable lights. It aligns with Rivian’s branding as an environmentally sustainable company and is part of their broader push to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.
Tech Explained
AI – AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Text-to-image generator – A text-to-image generator is a type of AI model that generates images from textual descriptions.
HDR – HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, a technology that produces images with a greater dynamic range of luminosity.
Induction cooktop – An induction cooktop uses electromagnetic energy to heat cookware directly, offering faster and more energy-efficient cooking.
Environmentally sustainable – Environmentally sustainable refers to practices that support long-term ecological balance by minimizing the depletion of natural resources.
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