Shawnee Blackwood

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Canva Launches Developers Platform, Introduces Canva Apps SDK and Connect APIs

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Shawnee Blackwood

With 135 million people already using Canva worldwide, developers can tap into a large user base and expand their app's reach.

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Shutterstock Introduces Indemnification for Enterprise Customers, Ensuring Legal Use of AI-Generated Images

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Shawnee Blackwood

This initiative aims to provide customers with peace of mind and protection against potential claims related to their use of AI-generated images obtained from Shutterstock.

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Pioneers of Computer Graphics, Foley and van Dam, to Speak at Siggraph’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Shawnee Blackwood

Their groundbreaking 1982 book, "Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics," not only shaped the understanding of computer graphics for an entire generation but also revolutionized its teaching methods.

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The Summer of IMAX 70 mm Projection

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Shawnee Blackwood

Despite the increasing prevalence of digital projection systems, the IMAX 70mm film projection still represents a unique offering in the realm of cinema.

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DigitalOcean Acquires Paperspace, Adds GPU AI/ML Capabilities for SMBs and Startups

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Shawnee Blackwood

DigitalOcean's customers, who are exploring or already building AI/ML applications, will now be able to harness the power of GPUs alongside their existing CPU workloads.

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Crypto Companies Repurpose GPUs for AI

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Shawnee Blackwood

Amidst the volatility in the cryptocurrency market and the decline in coin prices, crypto companies are exploring new opportunities to repurpose their idle hardware.

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Creative Minds Flourish When They Embrace Solitude and Idle Time

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Shawnee Blackwood

Given the mounting pressures, hectic schedules, and digital dependencies prevalent in modern life, the researchers argue that fostering opportunities for individuals to relax and engage with their thoughts is essential.

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VoxelSensors’ Switching Pixels Active Event Sensor Evaluation Kit for XR EXperiences Deserves a Look

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Shawnee Blackwood

SPAES represents a new category of ultra-low power and ultra-low latency 3D perception sensor.

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EU Reviewing Adobe’s $20 Billion Acquisition of Figma

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Shawnee Blackwood

The European Commission, which oversees competition policy in the EU, has set a provisional deadline of August 7 to decide whether they will go ahead with an in-depth investigation into the acquisition, or if they will clear it.

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Researchers Render Images Based on Reflections from an eye

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Shawnee Blackwood

The reflections in a person's eyes provide important information about the environment around them. These researchers have figured out how to extract that information and create a 3D model of the scene being eyed.