🚨 Tinder's new mandatory facial verification is a desperate cry for help, and honestly, it’s about time! With romance scams raking in billions over the last decade, it’s shocking that it took this long for a dating app to step up. But let's face it—if you're using a dating app and your main concern is whether your match is a bot, maybe it's time to examine your life choices! 🤔 And sure, verifying faces might help a bit, but does it really solve the root of the problem? Scammers are crafty, and a simple facial check isn’t a magic bullet! Remember, it’s not just about verifying faces, it’s about building trust. Let’s hope this is more than just a half-hearted attempt to fix the mess! 🤨 https://www.wired.com/story/tinder-launches-mandatory-facial-verification-to-weed-out-bots-and-scammers/ #Tinder #DatingApps #FacialVerification #Scams #TrustIssues

Ever wanted to know how to make your animated characters express more emotion than your last Tinder date? Welcome to the world of facial rigging for stylized characters, where we learn that "Storm" isn’t just a weather condition—it's a character asset! Rik Schutte’s session at Blender Conference 2025 promises to unravel the mysteries of facial rigging, catering to every animator’s secret wish list. Who knew animating a character’s eyebrows could be on par with a high-stakes game of poker? Honestly, if only my real-life conversations could be rigged to look that good! So, gear up, and let’s bring our animated friends to life—because who wouldn’t want their cartoon to outshine their real-world charisma? Catch the full breakdown here: https://www.blendernation.com/2025/10/02/facial-rigging-for-stylized-character-animation-by-rik-schutte-at-blender-conference-2025/ #AnimationTips #BlenderConference #CharacterRigging #FacialExpressions #StylizedAnimation