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If Facebook has an unofficial slogan, an equivalent to Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” or Apple’s “Think Different,” it is “Move Fast and Break Things.” It means, at least in theory, that one should iterate to try news things and not be afraid of the possibility of failure. In 2021, however, with social media currently being blamed for a plethora of societal ills, the phrase should, perhaps, be modified to: “Move Fast and Fix Things.” One of the many areas social media, not just Facebook, has been pilloried for is its spreading of certain images online. It’s a challenging problem by any stretch of the imagination: Some 4,000 photo uploads are made to Facebook every single second. That equates to 14.58 million images per hour, or 350 million photos each day. Handling this job manually would require every single Facebook employee to work 12-hour shifts, approving or vetoing an uploaded image every nine seconds. That’s not likely to happen any time soon. This is why the job of classifying … [Read more...] about Facebook’s new image-recognition A.I. is trained on 1 billion Instagram photos

While we still don’t have an Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K CPU to use for testing, Intel Z590 boards have been rolling in. So while we await benchmark results, we’ll be walking in detail through the features of these brand-new boards. First up on our bench was the ASRock Z590 Steel Legend 6E Wi-Fi , followed by the Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master and Gigabyte’s Z590 Vision G . Today, we take a close look at the MSI MEG Z590 Ace. We’ll have to wait for benchmark results, though, to see if it deserves a spot on our best motherboards list. The latest version of the Ace board features robust power delivery, four M.2 sockets, a premium audio codec and more. The new Ace also has updated styling on the heatsink and shrouds while still keeping the black with gold highlights theme from the previous generation. Emblazoned on the rear IO is the MSI Dragon (with RGB LEDs) and the Ace name (no lighting). We don’t have an exact price for the MEG Z590 Ace. However, the Z490’s … [Read more...] about MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: New Ace in Town

Wyze Bulb Color Score Details DT Editors' Choice “It's so good and cheap, you may never go back to Philips Hue.” Really bright output Colors are very saturated Doesn't require a bridge Ridiculously low-priced Basic scene modes MSRP $35.00 Anyone who has expressed interest in upgrading to smart LED light bulbs knows the brand Philips Hue. You could say it’s the Apple of smart lighting based on the countless positive reviews of its bulbs and the brand loyalty that’s been established through the years. However, its bulbs can be pricey. That’s why for the last couple of years, I’ve enjoyed a few, cheaper alternatives . Xiaomi’s Yeelight fetches a mere $27 , which is a considerable savings over the $50 you’d pay for a single Philips Hue color-changing bulb . Even better were the Sylvania Smart+ bulbs I’ve been using in my bathroom. A 4-pack costs just $35. Now we have yet another new contender in the space with the Wyze Bulb … [Read more...] about Wyze Bulb Color: The only worthy cheap smart light bulb around

This year’s Academy Award season already includes plenty of firsts due to the pandemic-related circumstances surrounding the ceremony, but one film’s presence among the early Oscar contenders is particularly noteworthy: Welcome to Chechnya . Director David France’s documentary chronicles the antigay purges in the Russian republic of Chechnya and the efforts of activists working to rescue victims. While it’s no surprise the powerful film is a potential nominee in the Oscars’ Best Documentary Feature category, Welcome to Chechnya is also the first documentary to be on the shortlist of contenders in the Best Visual Effects category, thanks to the method it used to protect the identities of people featured in the film. In order to strike a balance between protecting Welcome to Chechnya ‘s interview subjects and preserving the emotional resonance of their experiences, France and visual effects supervisor Ryan Laney combined digital face-replacement, machine-learning software … [Read more...] about How the Welcome to Chechnya documentary found security in face-swapping VFX

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other issues, talking to friends and family is one of the best things you can do — but if you need a little more support, what happens if you can’t find a therapist near you, or get to one? Over the past year, mental health issues have affected more people across the U.S. than ever before. According to a survey by consumer listening app Listeners on Call , over half (58%) of respondents reported the pandemic has increased their feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and struggle, with 48% of those surveyed saying that they never or only sometimes feel supported in their professional and personal lives. There are plenty of therapy apps out there where you can get the help you need, whether that’s over the phone, via video chat, or by text. Whatever you’re going through, from unemployment to a relationship breakup, low self-esteem to anxiety and depression, therapy apps can help you get back on your feet and teach you valuable coping … [Read more...] about The best therapy apps for Android and iOS