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VoiceCraft – Enfin de la synthèse vocale de qualité

Par : Korben
25 juin 2024 à 07:00

VoiceCraft c’est tout simplement le futur de l’édition vocale et de la synthèse vocale. On est carrément dans de la science-fiction là puisque juste avec juste quelques secondes d’audio de votre voix, cette IA est capable de comprendre votre timbre, votre intonation… votre flow quoi. Et après, c’est parti mon kiki, vous pouvez lui faire dire ce que vous voulez, et ça sonnera exactement comme si c’était vous qui parliez ! Flippant et génial à la fois.

Je vous invite à aller écouter les sons de démo ici pour vous faire un avis. Cela permet de faire plein de choses comme changer un mot dans une phrase que vous avez enregistrée, rallonger ou raccourcir un passage… etc. C’est vraiment un outil indispensable pour tous les créateurs de contenu audio, les podcasteurs, les doubleurs, et tutti quanti.

Voici une voix originale qui dit ceci en anglais:

that schedule is one per week and it will probably be like a Wednesday night thing because I plan on doing one to two videos per week.

Et voici la version traité par l’IA qui va conserver la voix d’origine mais également faire des petites modifs dans le texte selon ce qu’on souhaite. De quoi faire dire n’importe quoi à n’importe qui.

that schedule is one per week and you will start to see a lot more content arriving because I plan on doing one to two videos per week.

Essayez l’édition vocale
Essayez l’inférence TTS

Alors oui, si des gens mal intentionnés utilisent ça pour faire dire n’importe quoi à n’importe qui, ça craint. Mais je vous rassure, les créateurs de VoiceCraft ont pensé à tout. Il y a des garde-fous éthiques et des systèmes de watermarking audio pour éviter les dérives. On verra si ça tient la route.

Je vous invite vraiment à checker le github de VoiceCraft, il y a toutes les infos et les liens vers les démo. Et si vous voulez creuser le sujet, foncez lire leur papier de recherche, c’est passionnant.

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Ice-like sculptures are actually handcrafted plastic furniture

Par : JC Torres
15 juin 2024 à 23:30

Furniture can be made from any material, with the only requirement that it should be strong enough to serve its purpose. Wood is the most common choice and one that’s beloved by designers, but there are also a number that are made of metal or even glass. There is also furniture made from plastic, though these bear the stigma of not only being cheap in terms of cost but also in quality and durability. Of course, not all plastic is made equal, and some perform better than others. And depending on how you actually use the material, they can look as plain or as luxurious as you can make them. This furniture collection, for example, looks like it has been carefully carved out of blocks of ice, but if you’ve been following the flow so far, then you’d probably guess they’re made from plastic and handcrafted plastic at that.

Designer: Kasper Kyster

Despite the harm they pose to the environment, plastic is still a common sight in many products. They’re cheap to make and easy to work with, which is why they’re used in mass-production pipelines. You’d almost be crazy to manually form the plastic by yourself, but it’s that inspired insanity that brought these beautiful masterpieces to life.

The project, called “Crafting Plastic,” is meant to challenge the way the material is perceived or even utilized. Rather than going through a machine or even a 3D printer, sheets of PETG plastic are cut into small sizes, heated with a heat gun, and then bent and shaped by hand. The pieces are turned into tubes that can be flattened, folded, and bent to create the classic forms of furniture. It’s definitely a painstaking method that won’t scale well, but it definitely serves its purpose, proving that plastic is not as simple as we presume it to be.

The result is a unique aesthetic that, on the one hand, looks like transparent glass but, on the other hand, also resembles sculpted ice with its imperfections and rough surfaces. It has an element of delicateness that almost makes you hesitant to even touch it, let alone put some weight on the pieces to actually use them for the furniture that they are. Fortunately, the lamps in the collection are fully functional without requiring interaction, though they may have also been the most difficult to make. The folds of the plastic pipes have to be done in a certain way and direction to make sure that light actually passes through.

It’s probably for the best that these pieces of furniture are more artistic and not easily replicated because, after all, they are made from plastic. There is some amount of recycled plastic but it’s kept at a low percentage in order to retain the material’s structural rigidity and stability. Hopefully, the eye-catching and thought-provoking design will inspire more experimentation on the use of plastic in furniture that will take into account not only functionality and beauty but also sustainability.

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Craft Docs Review (2024): Pricing, Features & Ease Of Use

7 juin 2024 à 13:00
Note-taking should be simple and effective, and that’s the experience Craft strives to deliver. See what Craft has to offer, from its features to its cost and comparison with similar tools.

Batman-inspired Maverick GT Stormy Knight redefines luxury and sustainable maritime adventures

Par : Gaurav Sood
26 mai 2024 à 20:45

Wayne Enterprises and T3MP3ST have one more reason for Batman fans to go on a spending spree if they like exploring the waters. This is the Maverick GT Stormy Knight electric exploration vehicle developed by the two companies for the filthy rich. That’s because the eco-friendly boat is priced at $250,000. According to makers, “it is a first-of-its-kind, ultra-luxury commerce environment that immerses you in the world of DC’s Bruce Wayne, the billionaire civilian persona of The Batman.”

The limited-edition watercraft is a balanced iteration of luxury and high-end technology for the best experience venturing out in the waters. Only 27 units of this vessel will be created by T3MP3ST who have been redefining nautical adventures with innovative Electric Exploration Vehicles designed for the government agencies and the elite.

Designer: T3MP3ST and Wayne Enterprises

The 4-meter power boat is designed out of carbon fiber and stainless steel to optimize performance without harming the environment. The use of these materials keeps the total weight down to 1,300 pounds. The power comes from a 100 kWh modular battery that’s mated to a 350 hp electric motor. This enables it to reach speeds of more than 85 mph and have a range of 75 miles on a single full charge. That roughly equates to around six hours of runtime. The watercraft is loaded with an autonomous navigation system that has Garmin’s advanced GPS and voice command integration compatible with iOS and Apple Watch.

This EEV comes with high-grade customization to suit the needs of demanding buyers. It is crafted for a four-seat configuration just like a jet-ski, keeping in mind Batman and Robin would hop onto the ride whenever criminals decide to fox the authorities by taking the water route. Plus there’s space for two more to add to the fighting power. If buyers want to have more seating space, the company is also offering a larger version with a 30-foot RIB hull that can ferry 8 passengers. Top speeds on this one are considerably lower at 40 knots but it can cruise for eight hours on a single charge.

Those interested in buying the Maverick GT Stormy Knight luxury boat can head over to the BruceWayneX website for pre-order, or mark their calendars to visit the Wayne Enterprises Experience in New York City from June 3 to 10.

 

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