Goodbye, graphic designers? COLE combines multiple AIs to generate editable designs on demand
The researchers tested COLE on 200 different graphic design projects, from advertisements to event promotions and marketing materials.
Games for Change unveils second summit in Abu Dhabi
Games for Change and AD Gaming announced that the second Games for Change Middle East Summit will take place in Abu Dhabi.
Reddit refreshes its logo as IPO speculation swirls
If you weren’t already buying the Reddit IPO rumors, the internet’s beating heart of deeply niche microcultures just introduced a rebrand, refreshing its iconic logo and rolling out some new visual vibes. Reddit’s most obvious visual update is a new design for Snoo, the anthropomorphic red and white robot mascot synonymous with Reddit since its …
Prosus slashes Indian edtech giant Byju’s valuation to ‘sub-$3 billion’
Prosus has marked down the valuation of Byju’s, India’s most valuable startup, to below $3 billion, the investment giant’s executives said on an earnings call Wednesday even as they asserted that they remain bullish on the opportunities in the South Asian market. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which has raised over $5 billion in equity and debt …
Apple Music’s year-end Rewind is here to expose your listening habits
Apple Music’s full year-end Replay experience has arrived. Although elements of the personalized recap are available year-round (including a continually updating playlist), the company spruces up its web interface this time of year for a sleeker presentation as you reflect on your 2023 listening habits. Apple Music also announced its Artist of the Year (Taylor …
Hololight raises $12M for XR streaming software
Hololight, a software maker focused on AR and VR enterprise solutions, has raised $12 million in funding for its XR streaming software.
This week in AI: The OpenAI debacle shows the perils of going commercial
Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. This week, it was impossible to tune out — for …
After two ambitious years, TikTok parent ByteDance starts mass layoffs in gaming
ByteDance’s gaming ambition has been an expensive, short-lived pursuit. In late 2021, the TikTok parent’s plans for video games came into the spotlight after it became one of the firm’s six core business units, posing a new threat to incumbents such as Tencent and NetEase and rising star MiHoYo. Nonetheless, after two years of tepid …
Cyber Monday deals include up to $300 off Shark robot vacuums on Amazon
The shopping event of the year isn’t over just yet, and if you’re looking for a robot vacuum to keep your home clean, one of Engadget’s favorites is on sale for a stellar price this Cyber Monday. Right now, you can get the Shark AI Ultra for half off, or $300 less than its $600 …
12 Best Black Friday Monitor Deals (2023): Portable, Vertical, Desktop
You don’t need a whole new computer—just a better monitor. Some of our favorites are on sale for Black Friday.