Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks has warned his Instagram followers about an ad that’s using his AI-generated likeness to promote “some dental plan” without his consent. Hanks joins a growing list of actors who’ve seen AI generated versions of themselves let loose on the internet, and actors union SAG-AFTRA are seeking protections against the technology as part of their ongoing strike.
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Fairphone’s latest repairable device is for people who hate saying goodbye to an old smartphone more than they like buying a new one.
Even though Apple has officially switched to USB-C, modder Ken Pillonel (who made headlines modding the port into the iPhone and AirPods) thinks there are still improvements to be made. He’s designed a replacement outer shell for the first- and second-generation AirPods case that’s designed to make it easier to open for battery replacements. He’s giving away the part for free (minus shipping) throughout October.
