3D figurines to AI hairstyles: Google shares top Nano Banana trends of 2025 with detailed prompts

Google has shared some of the top trends that users generated using its Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro models in 2025.

2026 U.S. Box Office To Hit $9B: How Long Can Theatrical Biz Remain Intact Before Netflix-Warner Bros Crushes The Window?

The domestic box office is forecasted again to hit $9 billion in 2026. Wait, we said that last year about this year. What ...

Generative Renaissance Comes Alive: SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Closes in Hong Kong

SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, themed "Generative Renaissance," has successfully come to a close at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over 6,000 attendees from 60 countries gathered to explore the ...
IEEE

VASA-Rig: Audio-Driven 3D Facial Animation with ‘Live’ Mood Dynamics in Virtual Reality

Abstract: Audio-driven 3D facial animation is crucial for enhancing the metaverse's realism, immersion, and interactivity. While most existing methods focus on generating highly realistic and lively ...
Wargamer

An exclusive inside look at the making of the Warhammer 40k Dawn of War 4 story trailer

The newest DoW4 trailer is full of Warhammer 40,000 magic, much of it created by CGI Studio Platige Image - so I asked them how it's done.

Guile’s Hair Is the Star of the ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Teaser Trailer, and That’s Not a Good Thing

Amid some dimly-lit (but good!) quick-cut fight scenes (and a great backing track), is Don Sauvage (Eric André) looking goofy as hell. In a way, it all looks goofy as hell. Well, the roundhouse kicks ...
Essence

Uncovering The Neglect Of Black Hair In Fashion

The modeling industry has long been known for its exclusivity—often leaving Black models on the fringes of opportunity and visibility. The few who manage to break through onto major runways and into ...