Generated Media is a company that creates artificial, or as they say synthetic faces. It uses the most widely-used networking system, the generative adversarial networks (GANs) that put a couple of competitive neural networks to generate artificial faces of people. Earlier this year, I wrote about Generated Photos, a website that contains almost 100,000 AI-generated royalty-free images. This database is actually created by the same company and used to train its AI systems to reduce bias....

According to TweakTown, the design, which shows 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and 1x USB Type-C port, is likely to be that of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the RX 6900 XT. Beyond that, there’s very little info about it but we believe that AMD will keep posting the occasional teaser about its upcoming Big Navi GPU and Zen 3 CPU lineup in the run-up to their launch next month, so we can expect plenty more information in the coming days....

FaceBit Can Turn Your Face Mask into a Fitbit Dubbed as FaceBit, the tiny smart sensor attaches magnetically to a face mask to track various kinds of health and pressure data to provide a detailed report about a user’s heart rate and breathing rate. It can also use its capabilities to tell a user if their mask fits them perfectly or not, and can monitor the total time a face mask is worn by the user....

Angered employees set six vehicles on fire, damaged furniture and factory equipment, and ransacked the plant – stealing thousands of iPhones – during the protest. Wistron on Monday revealed in a police complaint that the protests caused losses amounting to an estimated Rs. 437 crore (~$60 million). The violence lasted close to two hours and over 100 people were detained. While the estimated figure was higher, Wistron now reports close to $7 million in overall damages (via Reuters)....

According to Shopify, the agreement enables merchants on the platform to create, run and optimize their TikTok marketing campaigns directly from the Shopify dashboard by installing the new TikTok channel app from the Shopify App Store. As part of the plan, sellers will be able to target their audiences based on gender, age, user behavior and video category to create ‘shoppable’ video ads that drive customers to online stores. Announcing the deal, Satish Kanwar, Vice President of Product at Shopify said: “TikTok is one of the world’s fastest growing entertainment platforms with over 100 million highly engaged users in the U....

A Lawsuit for Musk! A Twitter shareholder (on behalf of other shareholders too) has filed a lawsuit against Musk in federal district court for Northern California accusing him of market manipulation at the time of buying Twitter. Musk allegedly bought Twitter at an “artificially low” stock price to benefit himself by delaying revealing his share in Twitter. He is accused of not filing Form 13G after he had exceeded purchasing over 5% of the Twitter shares....

Vaio Z (2021) Launched in India The Vaio Z is being marketed as the world’s first “3D contoured carbon fiber” laptop as the frame of the device is made from 3D printed carbon fiber material. Coming in at 1.06 kgs, the laptop looks portable and lightweight. It boasts a 14-inch 4K LCD HDR display with support for 99.8% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels to deliver an immersive viewing experience....

Vivo X90 Series Coming This Month Vivo’s recent Weibo post confirms that it will launch the X90 series, consisting of the Vivo X90, the X90 Pro, and the X90 Pro+ on November 22 at 7 pm China time (4:30 pm IST). The Vivo TWS 3 will also tag along. The Vivo X90 is also confirmed to come with ZEISS-backed cameras, much like the X80 lineup. We also have a look at the Vivo X90 design, which includes a huge circular rear camera hump (including four snappers) and a leather-finish back panel....

A Guide to Burner Phones: What Are They and Where Can You Buy One? (2021) So-called burner phones (or disposable phones) are available all across the world, in most major cities and small towns. Well, they have gained an unfortunate reputation because of their extensive use by organized criminals and creepy nutcases. But, burner phones also have a lot of legitimate purposes. So, hang on as we take a deep dive into the secretive world of burner phones....

How to Use App Privacy Report on iPhone (2021) To get started, let’s first dig into the basics and understand what is App Privacy Report in iOS 15 and how it works. We also discuss other important aspects, such as how to enable and use the feature, manage permissions, and more. What is App Privacy Report in iOS 15 and How Does It Work Apple showcased App Privacy Report as one of the biggest additions to its arsenal of privacy features in iOS 15 at WWDC 2021....

What is Intercom and How to Set It Up on HomePod? However, given Apple’s ability to deliver more seamless integration between iDevices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay, you can count on Intercom to work with better efficiency. And that’s the reason why it’s touted to be a well-timed shot in the arm for Apple smart speakers. Intercom: OS Support As you may have already guessed, you need to have the latest version of software running on your device....

How to Use Switch Control on iPhone and iPad Switch Control comes with a wide range of features and offers full-on customization so that you can fine-tune all the pivotal aspects. Before getting into the customization aspect, let’s first get the basics out of the way! What is Switch Control in iPhone and iPad? Switch Control is designed to let you control your iPhone and iPad using a single or multiple switches....

WhatsApp’s Polls Feature in the Works A new report by WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is testing the new Polls Feature as part of the iOS beta version 2.22.6.70 and is currently under development. The report includes a screenshot that gives a look at the Polls feature in action. It is revealed that users of a WhatsApp group chat will be able to create a poll by entering a question. This feature will let you ask questions from others and then the votes can make the decision....

WhatsApp’s Edit Messages Features in the Works A recent report by WABetaInfo, which is known for tracking WhatsApp features, has revealed that WhatsApp has started work on the ability to edit sent text messages. This way, you will be able to rectify typos or maybe, change the message fully if needed. This information comes five years after WhatsApp was rumored to introduce the edit option for messages. The idea was scrapped eventually but turns out, that 2022 might be the year for it to finally reach users....

Three Upcoming WhatsApp Features WABetaInfo, a reliable source of WhatsApp leaks and rumors, has suggested that the ability to delete messages for everyone after days is currently under testing. It is a part of the WhatsApp for Desktop beta version 2.2147.4. A similar feature was earlier spotted on WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.23.1. Once introduced, users will be able to delete sent messages even after 7 days. The precise time limit will be 7 days and 8 minutes....

Windows 11 Insider Build 22593: What’s New? To begin with, the File Explorer homepage is now called Home. This was previously called Quick Access. Quick Access is now the name of the top portion of the File Explorer, which houses the pinned/ frequent folders. There’s also a new Favorites section to house the pinned files, and the Recent category to access recently-edited files in Explorer. These will also include OneDrive files....

Windows Subsystem for Android vs BlueStacks: In-depth Comparison (2021) While there are several Android emulators out there, one that manages to stand out is BlueStacks. We have used BlueStacks 5.3 in comparison with the first preview of Windows Subsystem for Android bearing version number 1.7.32815.0. Now that you know the specifics involved, read on to find out if WSA is worth installing on Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android vs BlueStacks: Benchmarks Before we get to the results, I want to emphasize that you take these numbers with a grain of salt....

Mi Boost Pro Power Bank: Specifications Starting with the physical design of the device, the Mi Boost Pro comes with an anti-skid texture on the outside. It has three output ports, two USB-A ports and a single USB-C port. There’s a microUSB port onboard as well. Moreover, the power bank comes with support for 18W fast charging to juice up devices as fast as possible. Furthermore, the Mi Boost Pro comes with dual-input support via micro USB and USB-C....

Through an official support page, YouTube reveals that it has started testing the addition of video chapters automatically using machine learning. This means creators will no longer need to add timestamps to the description. YouTube will be doing all the heavy lifting for them. This will also increase the chances of your video appearing in Google Search as the company now also points users to video chapters with the necessary info....

Zomato Makes Getting Food from Other Cities Easy The Intercity Legends section in the Zomato app will let you order food from different cities, which will be delivered the next day via air. The food will be packed in reusable and tamper-proof containers so that it is delivered safely. Once delivered, the food can be heated or air-fried (depending upon the nature of the food ordered), allowing you to savor the delicacies of other cities....