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What does ‘the lamp looks weird’ mean on TikTok? Viral trend confuses users On TikTok, numerous people have been sharing videos with the phrase “the lamp looks weird,” leaving many people baffled. Throughout December, the term “the lamp looks weird” has been going viral onTikTok, amassing millions of views as users are curious about its meaning and origins. Often used to describe periods of time or experiences that feel surreal, the phrase has become shorthand for moments when reality seems off or dreamlike....

There’s a wireless connection that’s used by all kinds of people and all sorts of devices, and yet hardly anyone talks about it: It’scalled Wi-Fi Direct, and it’s been enabling versatile, peer-to-peer wireless connections for over 10 years. What is Wi-Fi Direct? What can it do? Here’s what you need to know. Wi-Fi Direct defined Wi-Fi Direct is a connection that allows for device-to-device communication, linking devices together without a nearby centralized network....

The science-fiction film,Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has been credited for introducing ground-breaking visual effects in cinema. What’s perhaps more intriguing is that the film was released in 1991, when the computers used to make those effects are now less sophisticated than the iPhone in your pocket. So, what if the visual effects designers could re-imagine one of those computer-generated elements, using more powerful hardware and software that’s available today? To find out, Adobe taskedTerritory Studio, a motion design and visual effects company, withremaking the augmented reality (AR) systemused by the cyborgs in the film....

Who is Dixie D’Amelio dating? TikTok star’s dating history explained Dixie D’Amelio is one of the biggest stars from TikTok, and with that comes people’s interest in her personal life, or her dating life in particular. Here’s everything we know about Dixie D’Amelio’s dating history and her current relationship status. Dixie D’Amelio, 22, is a high-profile content creator onTikTok,where she boasts over56.5 million followers, and also has an additional21.6 million followerson Instagram....

Google has just announced the launch of its conversational AI,Bard. Bard is Google’s response to the ever-popularChatGPT, now in use by Microsoft in its own products. The tech giant rushed to release Bard, and it is now ready for testing. Google is inviting users to test the AI, but as it notes, it might make mistakes. When OpenAi launched ChatGPT to the public, the internet entered a craze that persists to this day....

Summary The new Disney romance dramaYoung Woman and the Seahasreceived critical acclaim for the performances of its ensemble cast. The film is based on thetrue story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The movie celebrates her incredible achievement and examines her interpersonal connections with her trainer, sister, and others as events build toward the crossing.Young Woman and the Seareviewshave been mostly positive, with acclaim for the cast led by the charisma and likability of star Daisy Ridley....

YouTube makes creating AI videos easier as platform closes in on $40B in ad revenue YouTube is rolling out new generative AI features for Shorts as it closes in on a massive $40 billion in annual ad revenue, but not everyone is happy about it. On July 23, the platform revealed that it’s introducing tools designed to make AI content creation “easier and more fun” for creators. These include a “Photo to Video” generator, new visual effects, and a streamlined GenAI hub dubbed the “AI Playground....

Summary Breaking the fourth wall is a trope that is deeply rooted inMarvellore, especially for characters like Deadpool and She-Hulk. The fourth wall is best described as the imaginary, invisible, hypothetical barrier separating the audience in real life from the characters in their fictional universe. To break it would be for a character to address the audience directly or acknowledge that they are not a real person and, instead, are in a fictional story....

Summary Isn’t It Romanticis getting a horror-themed sequel. The 2019 movie starred Rebel Wilson as Natalie, an architect living in New York who finds herself trapped in a rom-com and forced to live out the tropes of the genre in her life. The star-studded cast of the movie also included Liam Hemsworth, Adam DeVine, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Betty Gilpin, and Bowen Yang.Isn’t It Romanticreviewswere mixed-to-positive, with a 69% Rotten Tomatoes critic score being undercut by an audience score of 51% and a lukewarm box office total of $48....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Volvo is known for two things: An obsession with safety and station wagons. Safe and sensible Volvo wagons have dotted suburbia for decades, but the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country puts a modern spin on this classic Swedish conveyance....

Amazon has just addedmore than 50 new brandsto its range of press-to-orderDash buttons, pushing the total number past the 250 mark. The diminutive dongle lets you order everyday items — think toilet tissue, washing powder, and coffee — with the simple press of a button. New brands joining the Dash club this week include the likes of Seventh Generation, Colgate, FitJoy, Emergen-C, Vitamin Code, Kingsford, and Rogaine. The buttons are super-easy to set up and form part of Amazon’s big plan to make its online business your one-stop shop for absolutely everything....

Summary Alan Tudykhas been a consistent presence in Hollywood for over two decades, but he’s also increasingly become one ofDisneyAnimation’s most consistent vocal talents. While the actor has remained fantastic on-screen in shows likeDoom PatrolandResident Alien, he’s also taken over several major voice-over roles in recent years, such as Optimus Prime inTransformers: EarthSpark. However, his most prevalentvoice work has been with Disney Animation. Since appearing inWreck-It Ralphas King Candy — a performance that earned Tudyk an Annie Award for Voice Acting — Tudyk has appeared in every Disney animated film in some capacity....

Black Myth: Wukongisn’t quite a Soulslike, but it is still a challenging game with more bosses than you’re able to count. Overcoming those will be your main objective, but there are a lot more things to do and see off the beaten path. You’ll be rewarded with experience, materials, and other goodies to upgrade The Destined One with, but also those tantalizingTrophies and Achievements. Completing every challenge a game has for you is a badge of honor, and with 81 inBlack Myth: Wukong,only the most dedicated warriors will be able to earn them all....