Digital and physical unite, AI finally gets good at creating hands

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There’s a theme this week – digital meets physical. From Risograph printing with WebGL and a journaling app that will reply to your thoughts, to the impact our digital lives have on our experiences of the natural world. If you love reading the world’s most ridiculous reviews, this time on nature, then “The Nature of Critique” is a cracker.

Plus learn more about the inspiration behind “Renaissance” the haunting theme to HBO’s White Lotus, directly from the composer himself.

Enjoy those summer days –– until next time,

⚔️ Your Majesty

  1. Does screen time help or hinder creativity?

    Is it possible that getting distracted can offer a buffer between creative focus time and finding inspiration – let’s explore.

    Read the pieceitsnicethat.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. This new journaling app is a surprisingly thoughtful writing partner

    When your “Dear Diary” replies – this app can ask questions, carry a conversation, remember patterns and more.

    Would you try it?fastcompany.com (opens in a new tab)
  3. Digital meets Physical: Risograph Printing with WebGL

    Your Majesty’s Creative Developer Max combines artistic flare with digital skills in this experimental creative process.

    Learn moretympanus.net (opens in a new tab)
  4. Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer on “Renaissance”

    Composer Cristobal Tapai de Veer talks through stirring up emotions in THAT haunting The White Lotus theme song.

    Watch the videoyoutu.be (opens in a new tab)
  5. The Nature of Critique

    Has technology, mass tourism, influencer culture, and glossy travel photography contributed to the erosion of a genuine connection with the natural world?

    Read the articleatmos.earth (opens in a new tab)
  6. AIAIAI

    Looks like we’re just getting started – this author reckons another 20 months of continuous development in the space…

    Read morevanschneider.com (opens in a new tab)
  7. FLUX: This new AI image generator is eerily good at creating human hands

    AI startup Black Forest Labs launched recently and is challenging the typical AI imagery when it comes to accuracy, and interestingly the ability to produce hands.

    Check out the new techarstechnica.com (opens in a new tab)
  8. Fashion In 2050: Picking Up Where We Left Off Or Starting Anew?

    What might a radically reimagined, AI-native fashion value chain look like? And how close are we to having an “ answer engine ” for the industry’s recurring questions?

    Find out moretheinterline.com (opens in a new tab)
  9. The Great Barrier Reef faces its biggest threat in centuries

    Facing its hottest temperatures yet, corals and underwater ecosystems are in danger. Is the demise of one of the world’s natural beauties on the cards?

    Read about the reeftheverge.com (opens in a new tab)
  10. The best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

    Whether you’re hitting Edinburgh for Fringe this month or looking for some future comedy show inspiration, this one is for you.

    Funny peopletimeout.com (opens in a new tab)

“Don’t wait for someone to inspire you, go out and inspire the world”

— Mimi Ikonn

About 10 Things

Every other week the Your Majesty studio shares the ten best reads, listens, videos and websites we’ve found across design, technology and culture. Brought to you by Your Majesty, part of Infinum.