Getty Images introduced Generative AI by iStock, an "affordable and commercially safe" generative AI tool trained on its library of images and powered by NVIDIA Picasso.

Learn more: https://80.lv/articles/getty-images-nvidia-introduce-commercially-safe-generative-ai/?utm_source=telegram

Sony announced the development of an "immersive spatial content creation system," an XR headset with 4K OLED Microdisplays that will help developers make 3D content.

See more: https://80.lv/articles/sony-will-help-create-spatial-content-with-its-new-xr-headset/?utm_source=telegram

At the latest CES press conference, Sony provided updates on the adaptations of God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, adding that the noscripts are currently in progress, and also teased that more updates are on the way.

Learn more: https://80.lv/articles/here-are-some-updates-from-sony-on-god-of-war-horizon-zero-dawn-adaptations/?utm_source=telegram

NVIDIA presented new Studio laptops, an RTX Video HDR feature for more vivid colors, and the Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting beta, which allows you to broadcast up to three resolutions simultaneously at up to 1080p.

Learn more: https://80.lv/articles/nvidia-brings-new-studio-laptops-ai-tools/?utm_source=telegram

OpenAI says ChatGPT would be impossible without copyrighted materials. It believes the New York Times lawsuit against it is "without merit" and the outlet "is not telling the full story."

Details: https://80.lv/articles/openai-admits-chatgpt-would-be-impossible-without-copyrighted-content/?utm_source=telegram

Sony drives its first electric car Afeela onto the CES 2024 stage using PlayStation 5's DualSense controller.

It's powered by Unreal Engine 5.3 and you'll be able to drive it in Gran Turismo: https://80.lv/articles/sony-drives-its-first-electric-car-using-playstation-5-controller/

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Selecting and customizing cars can become much easier with NVIDIA Omniverse and its configurations.

Lotus, BITONE, Brickland, and others are already on board: https://80.lv/articles/nvidia-omniverse-will-help-you-select-customize-your-car/?utm_source=telegram

Florian Wehner showed us how the Ancient Cambodian Temple environment was set up with Unreal Engine 5 using RGB mask shaders, discussed the material creation in Substance 3D Painter, and explained why he created an asset catalog.

Read the interview: https://80.lv/articles/breakdown-ancient-cambodian-temple-created-with-unreal-engine/?utm_source=telegram

Amazon's Twitch will reportedly lay off 500 more employees in the near future, accounting for around 35% of the company's entire workforce.

Learn more: https://80.lv/articles/twitch-to-fire-500-more-employees/?utm_source=telegram

Andrew Golubev has released Hipfile Diff Tool 1.1, a new and improved version of his robust tool for tracking changes in Houdini projects.

Details: https://80.lv/articles/this-great-tool-for-tracking-changes-in-houdini-projects-gets-updated/?utm_source=telegram

Check out Smoke and Fire Spline, a new Niagara Fluids system developed by Adam Drzazga that lets you create cinematic fire and smoke FX in Unreal Engine 5.

Learn more and download: https://80.lv/articles/here-s-a-cool-new-tool-for-making-smoke-and-fire-in-unreal-engine-5/?utm_source=telegram

Artem Erikenov has celebrated the new year by venturing into animal grooming and showcasing a great cat groom made with Houdini and V-Ray.

More renders and info: https://80.lv/articles/impressive-cat-groom-with-houdini-v-ray/?utm_source=telegram

Cartesian Caramel showcased a neat Blender-made scale armor effect and shared the demo for making evenly distributed scales on a surface via Gumroad.

Download the setup for free: https://80.lv/articles/grab-this-free-scale-armor-setup-demo-for-blender-4-0/?utm_source=telegram