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4K Blu-Rays Have an AI Upscaling Problem: Buyer Beware
Key Takeaways Most movies aren’t originally shot in 4K UHD due to the limited history of high-resolution production. Digital content can be upscaled to 4K via various techniques, including AI, with varying results. Some 4K Blu-rays are poorly upscaled using AI, resulting in unnatural features like strange facial creases and artifacts. 4K TVs are commonplace, 4K streaming is within reach…
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Firms warned to beware of fake IT workers
North Korean IT workers are secretly infiltrating US companies using fake identities and forged credentials, according to SentinelLabs. The cyber security organization has uncovered a network of companies, which it believes are backed by China, supplying remote workers under false identities. The workers conduct convincing video interviews under false identities. They use VPNs to mask their true locations, making it…
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Beware! The Samsung OLED panel lottery might be back in 2025 — here’s what it means for you
Samsung, ever in the business of delivering some of the best OLED TVs, might have a new, larger size in store for its QD-OLED panel next year in an 83-inch configuration. The rumor stems from leaked information out of Samsung’s parts database, later published via FlatpanelsHD. The database references 2025 Samsung TV models, which in turn denotes specific panels used…
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Beware a Flood of Flooded Cars
Water damage can be hard to detect, but Consumer Reports says you should look for some telltale signs. Inspect the carpets to see whether they show signs of having been waterlogged. They include the carpets smelling musty or having caked-on mud. Brand-new carpets in an older vehicle may be another red flag. Check the seat-mounting screws to see whether there’s any evidence…
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