We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is in full swing, displaying some exciting tech products you'll be able to have in your hands over the next year and beyondbut don't forget that this is also one of the best times to shop for last year's flagship models. After the announcement of a Pro version of The Frame TV, the 2024 versions dropped in price. The 43-inch The Frame from 2024 is on sale for $797.99 (originally $997.99), the lowest price it has been, according to price tracking tools. The bigger sizes are also discounted, going up to $1,000 off for the 85-inch class. Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 43-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $797.99 at Amazon $997.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Get Deal $797.99 at Amazon $997.99 Save $200.00 Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 50-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $897.99 at Amazon $1,297.99 Save $400.00 Get Deal Get Deal $897.99 at Amazon $1,297.99 Save $400.00 Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $997.99 at Amazon $1,497.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal Get Deal $997.99 at Amazon $1,497.99 Save $500.00 Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $1,597.99 at Amazon $1,997.99 Save $400.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,597.99 at Amazon $1,997.99 Save $400.00 Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $1,997.99 at Amazon $2,997.99 Save $1,000.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,997.99 at Amazon $2,997.99 Save $1,000.00 Display Technology: QLED, Resolution: 4K, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Special Feature: Built-In Speaker. 85-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $3,297.99 at Amazon $4,297.99 Save $1,000.00 Get Deal Get Deal $3,297.99 at Amazon $4,297.99 Save $1,000.00 SEE 3 MORE Samsungs The Frame smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesnt want that TV to dominate their decor, its main feature is an anti-reflection matte display that took the framed artwork aspect to new levelsand with 4K picture quality. As the name implies, the allure of this TV is that it can double as a digital art frame, with its anti-glare matte display and customizable frame.I first saw the 2022 version up close when it was released, admittedly having been fooled by my brother into thinking it was an actual painting (it really does look like one). The matte screen does a good job of making the TV seem like a painting, and it's great for bright rooms that might otherwise get a lot of glare from the screen. That version had an "average" review from PCMag due mainly to poor contrast and its price. However, the new 2024 version is the latest generation of this series and has notable improvements.You'll get an improved refresh rate of 120Hz, the same QLED display, and 4K resolution with a Quantum 4K processor. You can buy frames separately to your taste, and even design them with a Harry Potter theme, like this guy on TikTok did.

The start of a new calendar year is the perfect time to take a look at your retirement savings and make sure you're on track. That being said, there is such a thing as being a little too vigilant. You might be the type of saver who gets antsy to open up your retirement accounts to assess the damage after every little bit of financial news. But I implore you, no matter the news: Stop looking at your 401k so much. Whenever theres alarming news about the stock market, or inflation, or unemployment, it's certainly natural to obsess over how your retirement savings are faring, but donteven if the balance is listed clearly on the dashboard of your banking app. Just ignore it. Heres why.Unless you're of retirement age, your 401(k) is for laterJim Keenehan, a senior consultant with AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC, has been a financial adviser for years. He advises you to stop thinking of your 401(k) as money in the bank. Instead, think about it as a way for you to be able to provide yourself with a paycheck in retirement, he says. You stop working, your paychecks stop coming, and you can fall back on money you put away through a plan with your employer. Its money for later. What the balance looks like right now doesnt matter, unless you are currently at or very near retirement age.Thats hard to remember when you know a drop in the stock market means a dip in your balances. Its only natural to want to repeatedlyrush to check on the extent of the damage, particularly in times of economic turmoil. But doing so, Keenehan says, is only to your detriment. That can be a fun thing to do when the stock market is doing well and your investments are doing well, he concedes. However, the stock market doesnt always go up. And whether its up or down today, youre in it for the long haul.How often should you check your 401k?Keenehan said there are other reasons you might check your 401k beyond seeking the thrill of the balance going up or anticipating the crush of it going down, like changing how much youre contributing or updating your beneficiary.Thats fineyou should certainly allocate your investments, but once you've done that, you should do your best to forget about it, unless life changes (and not market volatility) prompt you to change your plans. Otherwise? Do it annually, Keenehan said. In fact, to the best of your ability, only go in and change things around annually too, and do so with the assistance of a financial advisor if you can.What can you do to feel better and stop checking your 401k?Keenehan warns against driving yourself mad by focusing on your day-to-day balance. Instead, take back a measure of control by looking at the big picture of your finances. Once again, seek out a financial advisor, or check with your employer to see if they offer access to one who can answer your questions. (If theyre offering a 401k plan, they should.)Sit down with a fiduciary financial advisor. Fiduciary is a key word there because that means that financial advisor is going to be acting in that persons best interest, he says. A lot of times people are looking headlines about the stock market crashingthats really meant for shock value. Theyre trying to get people to click on the links and they want eyeballs on the screen. Thats not intended to be advice that anybody should be acting on in their retirement accounts.Put simply, dont make financial decisions based on an article or a social media post or a gut feeling. Sit down with an advisor who has the knowledge and experience to make sense of fluctuating markets and who can guide you a little more calmly. Do this once per year. Otherwise, stop logging in.

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Step behind the scenes of The Penguin (HBO, 2024) with this detailed VFX breakdown from FrostFX, showcasing their role in bringing the iconic antihero to life. Led by Visual Effects Supervisor Eugene Bondar and overall VFX Supervisor Johnny Han, FrostFX delivered 124 stunning shots between August 2023 and August 2024, working tirelessly to create a gritty, immersive world for the character. The team partnered with top VFX studios: SSVFX, Pixomondo, DNEG, ReDefine, and Accenture Song VFX to bring together all their expertise into different parts of the visual storytelling. From the cityscapes and dark alleys to the action-packed sequences, it resulted in smooth and dynamic effects which enhanced the raw atmosphere of Gotham. With that in mind, this VFX breakdown will detail how digital artistry helped refine the look and feel of the Penguin, interweaving elements of practical work with cutting-edge visual innovation.The post The Penguin VFX Breakdown by FrostFX appeared first on Vfxexpress.

When a renowned Israeli TV journalist lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, he thought his career might be over. But now, using artificial-intelligence software that can recreate his widely recognized gravelly voice, Moshe Nussbaum known to generations of viewers simply as Nussi is making a comeback.Nussbaum, 71, was diagnosed two years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive disease also known as Lou Gehrigs disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body.At the time, he vowed to viewers of Israels Channel 12 News to continue working as long as he was physically able. But, gradually, it became more and more difficult.It was a devastating blow to the career of a leading, no-nonsense reporter who for more than 40 years had covered many of Israels most important stories from the field. He had appeared from the scenes of suicide bombing attacks and the front lines of wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and had covered scandals in Israels parliament and high-profile court cases.After Hamas Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war in Gaza, Nussbaum was unable to report from the field. It was the first war of his career he had ever sat out, he noted in a recent interview with colleagues at Channel 12, the countrys largest station.Even though he was having trouble moving and speaking, he launched a segment interviewing injured soldiers from Israeli hospitals. His questions were slow and halting, but he kept it up for the first half of the war. Then, as it became increasingly difficult to speak, and to be understood, his interviews became less frequent.On Monday, Channel 12 made the surprising announcement that it would bring Nussbaum back on the air in the coming weeks as a commentator with the help of AI.It took me a few moments to absorb it and to understand that it is me speaking now, Nussbaum told the Associated Press via text message. Slowly, slowly, Im understanding the incredible meaning of this device for everyone with disabilities, including me.Nussbaum will report his stories, and then write them up, using an AI program that has been trained to speak using Nussbaums voice. He will be filmed as if he were presenting, and his lips will be technologically adjusted to match the words.People with speech disorders have used traditional text-to-speech technology for years, but those voices sound robotic and flat, and lack emotion. In contrast, AI technology is trained using recordings of a persons voice there are thousands of hours of Nussbaum speaking thanks to his lengthy career in TV and radio and it can mimic their intonations and phrasing.Thrilled by the possibilities the technology affords him, Nussbaum said he is also worried about the ease with which the technology could be used by bad actors to spread fake news and falsehoods.In its current form, the technology will not work for live broadcasts, so Nussbaum wont be able to go out into the field, which is his favorite part of the job, he said. Instead, he will focus on commentary and analysis about crime and national security, his areas of expertise for decades.Ahead of the broadcasts, Channel 12 released a preview showing snippets of Nussbaum speaking naturally garbled and difficult to understand followed by the new Nussi AI. The new version sounds strikingly like the old Nussbaum, speaking quickly and emphatically. Nussbaum was filmed as if he was presenting the report, sitting straight with his trademark bushy eyebrows moving up and down for emphasis.Honestly, this is my first time sitting here in the studio after more than a year, AI Nussbaum says in the preview. It feels a bit strange, and mostly, it tugs my heart.AI-powered voice cloning has grown exponentially in recent years.Experts have warnedthat the technology can amplify phone scams, disruptdemocratic electionsand violate the dignity of people living or dead who never consented to having their voice recreated to say things they never said.Its been used to producedeepfake robocallsmimicking President Joe Biden. In the U.S.,authorities recently chargeda high school athletic director with using AI to generate a fake audio clip of the schools principal making racist remarks.But the technology also has tremendous potential to help people who have lost their ability to speak clearly. A U.S. congresswoman who cannot speak due to complications from Parkinsons and a related palsy has used asimilar AI program to give a speech on the House floor, and the technology has also helped a young woman wholost her voice due to a tumor.Channel 12 declined to say which AI program it was using.Nussbaum had worried that ALS would rob him of the career he loved. In an interview with Channel 12, he recounted telling his managers dont feel like youre pitying me, doing me a favor, he said. The day you come to the conclusion that this is it tell me. Ill know how to accept it without a problem.He calls his new AI-enabled persona a magic trick that enabled his comeback, and believes it will raise awareness in Israel of ways that people with disabilities especially progressive disabilities can continue to work.The fact that Channel 12 and my news managers are allowing me to reinvent myself anew, that is one of the most important medicines I can get in my fight with this disease, he said.Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Co-working brand The Malin has opened a location in Austin, Texas, offering bright open workspaces and cosy burgundy lounges for its members.The Malin's first location in the Lone Star State and its sixth nationally is situated in East Austin, inside a modernist-style new build by local architectural firm Chioco.Comfy lounge spaces with burgundy walls are available to The Malin East Austin membersAs with the brand's other clubs, the interiors are designed by an in-house team to have a residential atmosphere, using comfortable furniture, curated objects and plants.Throughout the 12,000-square-foot (115-square-metre) club, all of the furniture is custom-designed, while characterful lighting is sourced from brands including Blue Green Works and Bocci.Those working can choose between sofas, banquettes and large communal tablesThe club strategically caters to the area's burgeoning community of remote workers, entrepreneurs and tech startups."As a resource for Austin's workforce, our aim is to provide a workspace that is as dynamic as the multi-faceted city itself, supporting and inspiring their most ambitious professionals," said Malin founder and CEO Ciarn McGuigan.Custom furniture with velvet and mohair upholstery creates a residential feel in the spaceThe colour scheme is warm and sumptuous, mixing areas of soft neutral decor with others featuring dark green and rich purple walls and furniture."The palette evokes the calming hours before daybreak, with deep burgundy and eggplant shades, and the rich velvet and mohair upholstery to provide an added element of luxury," said the team.The colour scheme "evokes the calming hours before day break" according to The Malin teamMembers are greeted at a reception desk wrapped in rounded wooden bands and topped with richly veined stone.Behind the desk, claret-toned zellige tiles are laid inside the niches of a full-wall shelving system, which is populated with a variety of ceramic vessels.Read: Co-working members' club The Malin opens wood-filled Nashville locationThose working can choose between textured upholstered banquettes and booths, large communal tables accompanied by cushioned armchairs, or sofas and coffee tables.Dedicated desks for individuals and offices for small companies are also available, along with boardrooms for internal and external meetings, and private spaces that can be booked upon request.Comfy furniture and planting add to the residential atmosphereThe Malin's first clubs were in New York City, and it currently operates hubs in Soho, Williamsburg, NoMad and the West Village.The company recently expanded south, opening a wood-filled Nashville location last year and advertising an upcoming spot in Savannah.Members have access to a variety of meeting rooms and bookable private spacesAustin's economy has grown significantly over the past decade, particularly in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, as many tech workers and creatives relocated to the city.As a result, a rise in the number of supertall skyscrapers in the Downtown area has been met with mixed opinions.The photography is by Alpha Smoot.The post The Malin co-working club in East Austin features light and dark workspaces appeared first on Dezeen.

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