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Are there such things as a truly unique piece of artwork? After all, artists derive their inspiration from all kinds of things, so sometimes subconsciously, they might have created a piece of artwork that could resemble something else without them knowing, and it is this connection that MIT’s AI is able to sniff out.

Developed by researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and Microsoft, they have created an algorithm that is capable of discovering potential hidden connections between art pieces that might not have otherwise been discovered by humans just by looking at it.

The AI dubbed MosAIc was inspired by a special exhibit called “Rembrandt and Velazquez” at the Rijksmuseum. By using deep networks, it attempts to find analogous works from different cultures and artists. One of the examples was Francisco de Zurbarán’s “The Martyrdom of Saint Serapion” and Jan Asselijn’s “The Threatened Swan” which despite featuring very different subjects, were found to portray “profound altruism with an eerie visual resemblance”.

According to lead author Mark Hamilton, “These two artists did not have a correspondence or meet each other during their lives, yet their paintings hinted at a rich, latent structure that underlies both of their works.” The AI also goes beyond just recognizing colors, but also the theme and the meaning behind the artworks.

Hamilton adds, “Going forward, we hope this work inspires others to think about how tools from information retrieval can help other fields like the arts, humanities, social science, and medicine. These fields are rich with information that has never been processed with these techniques and can be a source for great inspiration for both computer scientists and domain experts. This work can be expanded in terms of new datasets, new types of queries, and new ways to understand the connections between works.”

MIT’s Art AI Finds Connections Between Paintings We Did Not Know Existed

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It is no secret that tensions between the US and China are at an all-time high, but it seems that despite the frosty attitudes both countries have against each other, Apple actually seems to be doing pretty well over in China. This is according to a report from Counterpoint Research where they found that Apple was the fastest growing smartphone brand in Q2 2020.

According to their data, Apple’s smartphone sales volume grew by 32% year-over-year. This beats out the likes of Huawei who grew 14% YOY, while other Chinese smartphone brands such as Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi actually saw negative growth. It has been suggested that this explosion in growth is thanks to the iPhone SE, whose affordable price tag makes it a value for money purchase.

However, it seems that Apple’s massive growth in Q2 2020 in China wasn’t enough to give it much of a market share in the country. According to Counterpoint, it appears that Huawei’s market share in China as of Q2 2020 is sitting at a massive 46%, whereas Apple’s market share in the country is at 9%.

The report also suggests that 5G smartphone sales in the country are actually doing pretty well, where one in three smartphones sold in the country are 5G. Apple is expected to launch a 5G iPhone later this year, so it will be interesting to see how it might affect the company’s market share.

Despite US-China Tensions, Apple Was The Fastest Growing Brand In China

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Just in time for its 25th anniversary, Ghost in the Shell is getting a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. On September 8th, you’ll be able to buy Mamoru Oshii’s landmark film in a beautiful collection that will let you watch the 1995 feature across multiple form…

Right now there is a bit of confusion as to when the iPhone 12s will be launched. Some believe that the phones will still be announced in September but could be released later, while others believe that the launch could take place later. Now according to a tweet by Jon Prosser and also Qualcomm, it looks like we can expect the new iPhone 12s in October.

According to the tweet by Prosser, he claims that the iPhone 12 and new iPads are expected to launch in October. Whether or not that is true remains to be seen, but like we said, Qualcomm also seems to hint at the possible delay.

This is according to an interview with Reuters in which Qualcomm’s CFO Akash Palkhiwala claimed that the company expects to see lower revenue in the coming quarter due to the delay of a flagship phone launch. The exec was quoted as saying, “We’re seeing a partial impact from the delay of a flagship phone launch. And so what we’ve seen is a slight delay that pushes some of the units out from the September quarter to the December quarter for us.”

As some of you might have heard, Apple and Qualcomm have settled their legal disputes and it is widely believed that Apple will be relying on Qualcomm to supply the 5G modems for the iPhone 12. In any case, take it with a grain of salt but we should have more details in the coming months.

Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms The iPhone 12’s Delay

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It’s a popular trend to eat antioxidant-rich foods for their health-promoting effects. These polyphenols, flavonoids, and other plant compounds have been linked with a variety of benefits, including reducing blood pressure, helping control blood sugar, and even reducing the risk of developing cancer. A new study underscores the fact that nothing is perfect, however, warning that antioxidant-rich foods may fuel … Continue reading