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Renaissance sword reveals a hidden engraving
CT scans peel back the layers of a 16th century German degen. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Researchers at Germany's University of Jena (formally Friedrich Schiller University Jena) knew better, but needed a way to peer underneath more than 300 years of corrosion. What they discovered still remains hidden to the naked eye, but is clearly visible thanks to some of the latest advances in computed tomography (CT) scanning technology. The shortsword was forged in 1558, shortly after Schiller University's founding and during Germany's Renaissance era.
Adobe debuts 'Prompt to Edit' and music tools as its next big AI features
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Adobe unveiled new AI additions to its Firefly image generation tool, plus Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom. First, there was generative AI, allowing creators, editors and memelords to create artificial worlds with just a few words. Now, Adobe is offering the ability to edit those worlds with Prompt to Edit, a new feature within Firefly, plus audio capabilities. Adobe announced the new capabilities at its MAX conference, where it typically rolls out new capabilities within its Creative Cloud suite as well as Firefly, its AI image generator -- which now includes soundtracks and AI voiceovers.
Hurricane Melissa triggers flight delays at Florida airport as Category 5 storm sends dangerous winds toward US
Netanyahu orders'powerful strikes in Gaza' after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire terms following'faked' return of hostage remains LIZ JONES: Why I believe ruthless Kate's the driving force behind Andrew's eviction - and why no one now dares cross her Two teenage plane passengers are'stabbed with metal fork during mid-flight attack' Apple Martin releases music video after nepo baby's singing was slammed as'off-key drunken karaoke performance' War inside Biden's circle revealed as chief of staff urged him to quit following debate disaster Horror in Manhattan as young woman's naked body is found dumped on sidewalk Trump strikes FOUR'narco-terror' boats in one day as death toll skyrockets Hurricane tracker shows Melissa is now stronger than Katrina as'storm of the century' closes in on Jamaica: Live updates Chris Evans, 44, welcomes first child with wife Alba Baptista, 28, as baby's gender and name is revealed Ivanka Trump appointed to glitzy nonprofit board alongside TWO megastar singers who've previously attacked her father'She hasn't told the full story. This is typical her': How David Harbour is'looking after' Lily Allen's daughters despite'victim' singer publicly humiliating him... as insider tells DOLLY BUSBY what's REALLY going on Jennifer Lawrence admits she's planning on a boob job as she reveals all the plastic surgery she's had Brigitte Macron's daughter reveals cruel taunt the French first lady's GRANDCHILDREN have to face and describes the toll it has taken on her health Departures from Miami International Airport (MIA) are facing major delays as severe weather linked to hurricane activity sweeps through South Florida . According to the latest update issued at 11:28am EDT, departing flights are delayed an average of 45 minutes and are climbing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alert comes as Hurricane Melissa is just minutes away from making landfall on Jamaica as a Category 5, powerful enough to send pounding waves and dangerous winds north to Florida . Earlier today, meteorologists confirmed that Melissa was now more intense than Katrina, which caused an estimated $125bn worth of damage and killed 1,392 people when it struck New O rleans in 2005.
A New Bill Would Prohibit Minors from Using AI Chatbots
Pillay is an editorial fellow at TIME. Pillay is an editorial fellow at TIME. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental-health crisis or contemplating suicide, call or text 988. In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. A new bill introduced in Congress today would require anyone who owns, operates, or otherwise enables access to AI chatbots in the United States to verify the age of their users--and, if users are found to be minors, to prohibit them from using AI companions.
WhatsApp is banning AI chatbots like ChatGPT soon. Here's why
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. If you chat with ChatGPT via WhatsApp, you only have a few months left before you'll have to find an alternative. Uh oh, Meta is implementing a change that some users aren't going to like (and others are going to applaud). Due to new guidelines for WhatsApp business accounts, soon AI chatbots will no longer be allowed when they're used as the main purpose of the messenger app. Providers and developers of artificial intelligence or machine learning technologies, including but not limited to large language models, generative artificial intelligence platforms, general-purpose artificial intelligence assistants are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the WhatsApp Business Solution, whether directly or indirectly, for the purposes of providing, delivering, offering, selling, or otherwise making available such technologies when such technologies are the primary (rather than incidental or ancillary) functionality being made available for use, as determined by Meta in its sole discretion.
Rhinos once lived in Canada
A newly discovered species of Arctic rhino lived 23 million years ago. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. About 23 million years ago, a rhinoceros stomped across the Canadian High Arctic . Now extinct, a team of scientists from the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) have found a new species of the enigmatic "Arctic rhino." First uncovered almost 40 years ago in lake deposits in Haughton Crater on Devon Island, Nunavut, was more petite than many of its modern descendants.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro Has a Crazy-Long Detachable Zoom Lens
The new Find X9 Pro has a built-in 200-megapixel telephoto lens, but you can get even closer with a hefty Hasselblad zoom lens. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. For several years, the top Chinese smartphone brands have been duking it out for photography dominance . Even though year-over-year changes are often minuscule, these companies try to one-up one another.
Trick or treat? Get 50% off this wire-free Ring video doorbell today
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Ring Battery Doorbell is an insane get for just $49.99 (was $99.99) on Amazon with this price drop just in time for Halloween. When your doorbell rings, can you be sure it's just a pack of trick-or-treating kids? Or is it someone else? With a video doorbell, you can peek at your doorstep using your phone and even talk to whoever's there.
Apple hits 4tn market value as new iPhone models revitalize sales
A prospective buyer tries the iPhone 17 Pro in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 17 October. A prospective buyer tries the iPhone 17 Pro in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 17 October. Tech company's stock enters positive territory for first time this year after gaining about 13% since new iPhone launches Apple topped $4tn in market value for the first time on Tuesday, the third tech company to hit the milestone, as robust demand for its latest iPhones allayed fears over its slow progress in the AI race. Microsoft reached a $4tn market cap for the second time the same day as the wider US stock market hit record highs. Apple's shares have gained about 13% since the new launches on 9 September, in a remarkable turnaround that pushed the stock into positive territory for the first time this year.