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VFX artists show that Hollywood can use AI to create, not exploit

Hollywood may be embroiled in ongoing labor disputes that involve AI, but the technology infiltrated film and TV long, long ago. At SIGGRAPH in LA, algorithmic and generative tools were on display in countless talks and announcements. SIGGRAPH isn’t a film and TV production conference, but one about computer graphics and visual effects (for 50 years now!), and the topics naturally have overlapped more and more in recent years.

TechCrunch

WhatsApp rolls out support for HD video

Last week, WhatsApp announced it was adding support for HD photos, allowing the messaging app users the option to preserve the high-def resolution of the phones they wanted to share with friends and family. At the time, the company said support for HD videos was coming soon. Today, the company confirmed with TechCrunch that HD video support is now rolling out to both iOS and Android users.

Engadget

GuliKit’s new Steam Deck and Switch dock looks like a SNES

Accessory maker GuliKit has created a dock for Steam Deck, Nintendo switch ROG Ally and similar handheld devices that looks like a Super Nintendo. It should be available next month.

NCA NewsWire

Senator’s trial to ‘end in tears’: court

The defence lawyer representing the fiance of Brittany Higgins in a defamation case brought by a Senator has told a court the matter will ‘end in tears financially’.

Australian Associated Press

Opposition NZ MP found in contempt of parliament

New Zealand National’s Waikato MP Tim van de Molen has been found in contempt of parliament for threatening a Labour MP.

Australian Associated Press

Labor accused of propping up big coal in NSW power plan

The NSW government appears poised to extend the life of Australia’s largest coal power station, despite Liberal and Greens MPs saying it is unnecessary.

Reuters

UPDATE 3-Taiwan proposes $3 bln spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boost

Taiwan will spend an extra T$94.3 billion ($2.97 billion) to buy weapons next year including fighter jets to bolster its defences against China, the government said on Thursday, and will get a further boost from new F-16 fighter jet tracking systems. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past three years to assert those claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen already announced on Monday that overall proposed defence spending for 2024 would be set at T$606.8 billion, a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

The Independent

New poll spells big trouble for Trump after charges in Georgia case

Half of all Americans say former president should go to prison if convicted in federal election subversion case

The Independent

Russian military pilot ‘defects’ to Ukraine – and brings helicopter with him

Previous reports claimed an Mi-8 helicopter landed in Ukraine ‘after getting lost’ but Kyiv claims it was part of a planned operation

The Independent

‘Slouchy and hateful’: Piers Morgan, Henry Winkler and other celebrities react to historic Trump mugshot

Former US president shared mugshot on Twitter following historic arrest

Yahoo Sport Australia

Latrell Mitchell responds to ugly claims amid Sam Burgess furore at South Sydney

Sam Burgess reportedly left because of how Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker are treated. Read more here.

Yahoo News Australia

Australia Post driver’s unexpected reason for not delivering parcel

The reason proved to be shocking for one customer, prompting an investigation by Australia Post.

Yahoo Lifestyle

Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew’s husband responds after star’s ‘sexiest’ on-air confession

A recent eHarmony survey has revealed the top accents Aussies find most attractive. Edwina Bartholomew gave her take on the findings.

The Independent

Trump ousts top attorney from legal team hours before Georgia arrest

Former president has replaced lawyer Drew Findling with Atlanta-based attorney Steven Sadow

Yahoo Sport Australia

Nathan Cleary called out as Dylan Edwards move exposes ‘horrible’ Panthers truth

Nathan Cleary will need to step up if the Panthers want to go back-to-back-to-back. Read more here.

Yahoo Finance AU

Shocking amount you need to retire in Australia

It’s no secret that the cost of everything is going up, but what does that mean for us when it comes to retiring? Find out how much you’ll need.

The Independent

Biden cheered for damning three word tweet on Republican debate: ‘What she said’

Democrats gloat as Republicans aim attacks at each other in contentious debate

The Independent

Lone Trump co-defendant is stuck in Fulton County Jail held without bond

Harrison Floyd was arrested on federal charges back in May accused of assaulting an FBI agent who tried to serve him with a grand jury subpoena

Yahoo News Australia

Aussie mum’s outrage over $63 meal at kids play centre

Frustrated parents agree the cost of food is ‘insanely expensive’ with many vowing not to go back. Find out more.