New ‘DALL-E Mini’ website sparks arty social media trend
A new open source AI application lets anyone input prompts and generate images via a database algorithm. Social media has been messing about with its tools and coming up with some truly bizarre results. The inevitable shift to algorithm-generated artwork is well under way, at least as far as...
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Bees are now considered fish in California
A new court ruling has decided that some species of bee can now legally be considered fish in order to provide extra protection under the California Endangered Species Act. Consider yourself an expert on bees? Are you an academic on all things honey, hives, and bumbling? Those clued up on the...
Sean Paul speaks out on climate change and social issues
You know him for his club bangers, but the Jamaican dancehall legend has had more on his mind lately. Sean Paul is speaking out on environmental issues, Jamaica’s colonial past, and dancehall’s newest Gen-Z artists. I got the right temperature fi shelter you from the storm, sings Sean Paul inside...
Opinion – TikTok has made a joke of Depp and Heard’s sexual assault case
By making light of Amber Heard’s sexual assault allegations, viral app TikTok has shown its dark side. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial has captured the attention of press, fans, and the wider public over the past few weeks. The court case involves Depp’s attempt to sue his ex-wife for...
Twelve DRC students build ‘Mad Max’ car using waste materials
A group of sixth year mechanic studies students in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have defied the odds and built a car dubbed ‘Mad Max’ using only waste and scrap materials. Anyone remember the classic television show Robot Wars? Twelve students from the Goma Institute of Technology and Industry,...
Outlook Festival tells attendees to ‘pay-what-you-can’ for tickets
As we enter festival season, some party people will be choosing between dipping into their overdraft or missing out on some of the best setlists of the summer. Outlook festival wants to help them out. It seems like every time summer rolls around, tickets to our favourite festivals are more...
Love Island is coupling up with second-hand fashion
Love Island – which has faced backlash for promoting fast fashion brands – has collaborated with eBay to dress this year's contestants in an entirely pre-loved wardrobe. Since it exploded onto our TV screens in 2015, reality hit ‘Love Island’ has drawn as much attention as it has criticism. The show has been sponsored by fast fashion brand ‘I Saw It First’ since 2019, but it’s been known for catapulting...
‘Annie Mac Before Midnight’ is redefining the night out
For the elder half of Gen-Z, staying out until 3AM may already mean tomorrow will be a complete write off. A new event hosted by DJ Annie Mac has got you (and your precious sleep) covered. I’m sure I speak for many when saying it’s been marvellous to embrace the pre-pandemic freedoms of getting out, dancing, and being merry again. On the other hand, it’s possible that your social battery has...
Japanese city to pay couples to live near old people
To combat an ageing population in Japan, the city of Chiba in Greater Tokyo is subsidising newlyweds who move into specially chosen buildings that house predominantly older residents. Ever looked at a care home and wanted to live next door? Consider yourself particularly accustomed to the company of elderly people? Starting next month, Chiba in Greater Tokyo will be subsidising up to $2,319 to new couples who move into specially...
Nike files lawsuit accusing StockX of selling fake sneakers
The reseller platform is being accused of copyright infringement and lying about its authentication processes, both of which have resulted in the sale of counterfeit Nikes. Greats news for those of us constantly missing out on the latest sneaker drop, bad news for resellers who earn the entirety of their rent money by reselling sought after shoes on StockX. A legal battle over intellectual property rights for sneaker NFTs has...
