The toritetsu subset of Japanese train otaku which specializes in photography has long been notorious for a string of anti-social behavior unbecoming of their seemingly relaxing hobby. Reports of violence, vandalism, and general poor manners are widespread as these shutterbugs vie for the best shot of the rarest trains around. Railways have also made efforts to channel this passion for trains into something more positive, but problems still persist. Now, Sagami Railway in Kanagawa Prefecture has teamed up with software maker Adobe to find ways to get that perfect shot without punching other photographers, cursing out staff, or cutting down trees. On November 24, at Hoshikawa Station in Yokohama City, a workshop was held to teach toritetsu how to use Adobe Express’s generative AI to remove unwanted people or objects from photos. As a case study, who could forget that time dozens of toritetsu waited in the middle of the night to get the first photos of a new rolling stock on the Enoden line in Kanagawa, only to have a large man on a bicycle riding between them and it with his arm outstretched? Due to the contentious nature of the incident, video of it is often quickly removed from social media and YouTube, so I just got Adobe Photoshop to generate a similar image. ▼ Shortage of logic aside, it’s fairly close to the real incident. After that, I popped it into the Adobe Express app on my phone. Rubbed blue stuff on the guy with my finger and made him go away. ▼ Problem solved. ▼ Actually, those wires are ugly so let’s ditch those too. ▼ And you know what? I’m not all that crazy about trains anyway. How about a sailboat? Bear in mind, I just did super-fast, one-shot edits and it’s possible to get better results with more time and effort, especially if I had gone to that workshop. This may not satisfy the purists among toritetsu, of whom most are, but there was some positive feedback at the workshop, with one attendee liking how it cleanly removed overhead wires and hands with a natural-looking result. Even if it means just a few less people trespassing and destroying property then it’s a job well done. Readers of the news, however, seem to feel the problem is much too large to be cured with some AI editing tools. “Now, we need a way for AI to erase the toritetsu.” “Or just ban photography on station platforms.” “These guys are pretty anti-processing, I think.” “I think the toritetsu’s issues run much deeper than this.” “I don’t get why they’re against editing. The photo itself is already inherently altered from what’s seen by the human eye.” As the last comment pointed out, the news also sparked some debate over how much processing crosses that line of no longer being photography and becoming CGI. If AI editing was considered acceptable among these people, then why not just stay home and generate images of trains all day? Besides that, the ability to remove obstructions from images on Photoshop has been around for a long time and toritetsu never even seemed to embrace that. It required a lot more skill and effort back then, but probably not as much as breaking into a train yard and dismantling signs while evading security. I’m willing to give Adobe credit for putting the idea out there, even if it is in a bit of a self-promotional way. Unfortunately, this probably won’t be the end of the mayhem caused by people who like to take pictures of trains. Source: Asahi Shimbun, Itai News Images: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- JR East attempts to unite train-photographing otaku with new social media group -- Japanese mayor suddenly speaks fluent English with AI video that surprises even him -- Tokyo Police apprehend the “Lego Kid” and accomplices
NoneDaily Post Nigeria NPFL: Plateau United coach Mancha reflects on draw against Enyimba Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport NPFL: Plateau United coach Mancha reflects on draw against Enyimba Published on December 27, 2024 By Taiwo Adesanya Plateau United head coach Patrick Mancha has described the goalless draw against Enyimba as a ‘bad day in the office.’ Mancha believed that with a more improved performance, the team can make up for the dropped points on the road. He also urged referees to improve their performance during games. “I’m giving it to Enyimba because they came with a game plan and they got what they wanted,” Mancha told Plateau United’s media. “We played out to our strategy but it was one of those bad days in the office; we dominated but the goals didn’t come but if we continue like this we can make up for the dropped points on the road. “I’m not the type of coach that blames referees but all I know is they have a lot of work to be done and I pray they do the right thing at the right time.” Related Topics: enyimba Mancha NPFL Plateau United Don't Miss It’s unfair – Cristiano Ronaldo names ‘clear’ winner of Ballon d’Or You may like NPFL: Enyimba under pressure in draw against Plateau United – Olanrewaju NPFL: Enyimba shun Christmas celebrations to prepare for Plateau United clash NPFL: Onyekachi Okafor set for Rangers exit NPFL: Akwa United coach Abdullahi reveals plan to escape relegation NPFL: Bendel Insurance won’t lose to Enyimba — Oronsanye NPFL: Rangers ready to make up for lost points against Niger Tornadoes Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
Maarlab and Paraty Tech Take Off Together at Fitur 2025 to Change the Game 12-13-2024 10:40 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Notorial Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2024/12/1734099168.jpg The two companies have sealed a collaboration agreement to revolutionize the rules of hotel marketing once and for all, unveiling an innovative and disruptive proposal at Fitur 2025. The upcoming edition of Fitur, to be held at IFEMA from January 22 to 26, 2025, has been chosen as the stage for Maarlab [ https://maarlab.com/ ] and Paraty Tech [ https://www.paratytech.com/ ] to premiere their new business model. This groundbreaking approach aims to transform a critical area of direct hotel sales. Maarlab, as a tour operator and technology developer, brings a proprietary solution that forms the core of this agreement. The solution will integrate with Paraty Tech's booking engine, which boasts over 12 years of experience working closely with hotels, creating a powerful synergy to enhance direct hotel sales. "If we've joined forces with Maarlab, it's because we're convinced that the destination we're heading towards with this collaboration is truly revolutionary. We know that many hotels will benefit greatly from this solution," says Gina Matheis, CEO of Paraty Tech. Similarly, Raul Dominguez, CEO of Maarlab, states: "At Maarlab, our mission is to boost the digital competitiveness of establishments through useful and effective solutions. This partnership with Paraty Tech is key to driving our objectives on an international level". Fitur TechY: Where It All Comes Together Maarlab and Paraty Tech have designed an extensive program of activities to launch their innovative proposal on a grand stage like Fitur. Maarlab, as a sponsor of the TechYdestino forum, has invited Paraty Tech to act as moderator and other key industry players to participate in a panel discussion. This session will explore the challenges local tourism businesses face in transforming destinations through technology. Paraty Tech, a regular exhibitor at Fitur, will also moderate a session in the adjacent TechYnegocio forum. This panel will focus on direct sales strategies expected to trend in 2025, featuring prominent international hoteliers. For the first time, Paraty Tech's stand (8D15) will include a dedicated space for various activities during the first three days of the event. These include talks and interviews, one of which will be an informal conversation between Raul and Gina discussing this new model and its impact on the commercial strategies of numerous hotels and hotel chains worldwide. Fitur is packed with new developments, and both technology companies are clear that this will be the starting point for a 2025 in which the tourism industry will embrace this innovative direct sales standard. Media Contact Company Name: Paraty Hoteles SLU Contact Person: Press Office Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=maarlab-and-paraty-tech-take-off-together-at-fitur-2025-to-change-the-game ] Country: Spain Website: https://www.paratytech.com/ This release was published on openPR.
Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee Tech giants donate to Trump inauguration after being past targets of his ire Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 20:41, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 21:22, 13 December 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Some of the biggest companies and business leaders in the world are looking to start their standing with President-elect Donald Trump on the right foot as he prepares to take office in January with a series of meetings and donations. Amazon will be donating $1 million to the 78-year-old president-elect's inauguration and making another in-kind contribution by streaming the inauguration on Amazon Prime. The e-commerce giant's founder Jeff Bezos will also be meeting with Trump next week in person, the president-elect revealed on Thursday. Bezos is one of several billionaire tech company and business leaders that are shelling out big donations to the Trump inauguration ahead of the Republican taking over the White House on January 20. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, also made a $1 million donation to the Trump inauguration, the company confirmed after it was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. It comes as multiple tech giants including Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple have all been the target of Trump and GOP wrath in recent years. Amazon founding Jeff Bezos is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump next week as the e-commerce giant donates $1 million for Trump's inauguration During his first term, Trump lashed out at Amazon on multiple occasions including targeting Bezos and complained about the coverage by the Washington Post, which is owned by the billionaire personally. The Amazon founder faced some public backlash in October after it was announced The Washington Post editorial board would not make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election after it endorsed Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton in the last two presidential elections. Bezos defended the eleventh hour decision in an op-ed and claimed it was not part of 'some intentional strategy' but a 'principled decision' and 'the right one' in an effort to end the 'perception of bias.' But critics blasted the move as cowardly and questioned the timing of the decision which came just hours after Trump met with executives from Blue Origin, a space company also founded by Bezos. He denied there was any connection. Last week, Bezos said he was 'optimistic' about Trump's second term and backed plans to cut regulations while speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York. Amazon and Blue Origin have a series of contracts with the federal government worth billions. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaking in September 2024. Meta donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration and the pair had dinner together last month Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, had dinner with Trump last month at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The Facebook founder did not endorse either Trump or Harris in the 2024 presidential election, but he praised the president-elect after the assassination attempt in July, calling his raised fist after the shooting 'badass.' Zuckerberg has long been a target of Trump's ire online. He has called him 'Zuckerschmuck' and written 'Zuckerbucks' in posts, and the president-elect even threatened to imprison the Meta CEO for life in his book. In 2021, Trump was kicked off of Facebook and other social media accounts after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That summer, Trump sued Facebook, Google's YouTube and Twitter claiming he was the victim of censorship. His Facebook and Instagram accounts were reinstated in 2023. Elon Musk restored his account on Twitter, now X, in November 2022. After the dinner last month, a spokesperson for Meta said Zuckerberg was 'grateful' to join the president-elect for dinner and meet with members of his team. Meta did not make donations to the Biden inauguration or Trumps first inauguration in 2017. Amazon contributed a much smaller roughly quarter of a million to Biden's inauguration in 2021, but it also streamed the event on Prime Video as well that year. Politics Share or comment on this article: Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee e-mail Add commentIllegal border crossers sponsoring illegal border crossers? Biden admin takes heat
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Canadian fund drops bid for Spanish pharma firm GrifolsA drone came within 250 metres of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, prompting a criminal investigation into the illegal use of unmanned aerial vehicles near sensitive military sites. The incident, revealed by Lord Coaker, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence , occurred on November 22 as the carrier entered Hamburg port. It comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with Moscow likely to fall under suspicion given its extensive use of drone warfare in Ukraine . Parliamentarians have warned that these incursions pose serious risks to Britain’s critical infrastructure, including military bases, power stations, and transport hubs. Lord Coaker informed the House of Lords that the investigation into this and other recent drone incursions is being led by the Ministry of Defence Police in collaboration with the United States Air Force (USAF) and civilian authorities. This follows illegal drone activity over American airbases at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. Lord Coaker said: “It is illegal for drones to be flown near or within the vicinity of these military sites, and people should be aware of that. We will work with civil authorities to prosecute those responsible. All agencies of the state will work to identify and address these acts.” He confirmed that those found guilty could face up to 14 years in prison under national security legislation. Labour peer Viscount Stansgate raised the alarm in Westminster, describing the HMS Queen Elizabeth incident and the wider pattern of activity as “potentially serious” in light of the growing use of drones in modern warfare. “It may be that these flights are not a coincidence. “Does the minister agree that these matters are of serious concern, given that drones are now ubiquitous, and we know what their role is in warfare? "The House will remember that Gatwick Airport was completely closed a few years ago by unidentified drones.” He called for stronger measures to address the growing threat to critical national infrastructure. Lord Coaker acknowledged the concerns, assuring the House that the Ministry of Defence is treating the issue with urgency and has implemented “robust measures” at its sites, including counter-drone capabilities. He added: “We take this matter seriously and work closely to ensure the safety of all our sites." He also reassured peers that efforts were ongoing to strengthen protections across Britain’s defence network. Referring specifically to the aircraft carrier, he noted: “A civilian drone was observed in the vicinity on November 22; it got no closer than 250 metres from HMS Queen Elizabeth.” Former Chief of Defence Staff, Lord Stirrup, emphasised the broader implications of the incursions, noting that drones have been widely deployed in Ukraine to target civilian infrastructure. He said: “This is not just a question of defence sites but of much wider national resilience. “We can’t mount air defence systems around every single part of our critical national infrastructure. We have to ensure we have some other method of protecting against this new threat.” He urged the government to adopt a more comprehensive approach, considering the risks posed to non-military targets such as power grids and communication systems. In response, Lord Coaker confirmed that the government is evaluating broader security measures, though he did not specify new initiatives. He explained: “We are aware of the increasing threats posed by drones,” he said, reiterating that all relevant agencies were collaborating to prevent future incursions. The USAF, while stating that the drones near its bases were not confirmed as hostile, has also expressed concern about the repeated breaches of restricted airspace. This surge in drone activity has reignited parliamentary debate about the adequacy of the UK’s defences against modern technological threats. With tensions with Russia at a high, the government faces increasing pressure to ensure that Britain’s military and civilian infrastructure are protected from emerging forms of surveillance and sabotage.
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