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Martin Bullock photoshops cute nightmare hybrid creatures

Martin Bullock, a "wildlife and pet photoshopper" from British Colombia, creates "animals that don't exist" – and probably never should. Clever, cute, disturbing abominations, his photoshopped intra-species critter mashups are a side gig on top of graphic design and commercial fishing. According to an article published in the Campbell River Mirror, "Bullock has bright blue… READ THE REST
Artists sue developers of Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, claiming copyright infringement

Three artists are suing the creators of image-generating software Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, claiming that this computer software was trained using their artwork without permission. It is the most direct copyright challenge so far to "AI art" technology—or at least to the indiscriminate use of high-quality training material. This follows a similar lawsuit aimed at… READ THE REST
Headless, bodyless sculpture of MLK Jr and Coretta Scott King's arms embracing has people talking

"The Embrace" is an enormous sculpture in Boston, unveiled two days ago in anticipation of MLK Jr.'s birthday today. It depicts a famously-photographed embrace between him and wife Coretta Scott King—just their arms, that is, looming over Boston Common. The art piece, designed by Brooklyn-based conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas, only features the couple's arms… READ THE REST
Yes, this self-heating mug also charges your phone

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Here's the issue with hot drinks: eventually, they go cold. All of a sudden, your beverage's delicious taste is just 'eh' and no longer evokes such a cozy feel. But, that… READ THE REST
Supercharge your tech this year for under $200 with this docking station

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. You've probably told yourself that you need to upgrade your technology, but never actually do it (we're guilty of this, too). With the new year in full swing, stop waiting for… READ THE REST
Sleep tight every night for under $30 with this sheet set

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Is there any better sensation than a good night's sleep? When you get a proper amount of sleep, everything just feels right: You have more energy, better focus, and an abundance of… READ THE REST