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Clearview AI developing cams that use database of Facebook and Instagram photos to identify subjects

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Controversial facial recognition company, Clearview AI, is reportedly developing surveillance cameras and augmented reality glasses despite mounting public scrutiny over the company’s ethics. According to documents obtained by Buzzfeed News, Clearview AI is exploring the possibility of making surveillance cameras that use computer vision software to identify subjects by cross-referencing a database.  Its database of … Read more

Photos show can-do Victorians at work 140 years ago building London’s water network

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The hard-working Victorians who first built the reservoirs, pipes and sewers that have kept the rapidly-growing population of London watered and clean ever since the end of the 19th century are revealed in a collection of newly-restored photographs. Impeccably-dressed men are seen wearing full suits as they stand on muddy construction sites and oversee building work … Read more

Heartbreaking photos show a squirrel using plastic bags ‘to build its nest’

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Heartbreaking photos of a squirrel using PLASTIC BAGS ‘to build its nest’ show the dismal impact of human litter on urban wildlife Squirrel was seen by a photographer on a wall in London Borough of Haringey Images reveal the animal struggling with the bulk and weight of the bags   It is thought the rodent may have been using … Read more

Vanessa Bryant ‘devastated by report deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe helicopter crash scene’

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Vanessa Bryant is ‘absolutely devastated’ by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed, her lawyer said in a statement Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that a public safety source with knowledge of the events had seen … Read more

Facebook expands its 3D photos to work on pictures taken on older handsets such as the iPhone 7

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Facebook expands its 3D photos feature to work on pictures taken on older handsets such as the iPhone 7 Facebook’s 3D photos will now work for older images and phones   It will work on pictures that were captured by a phone with just a single lens   Users can share 3D photos from your News Feed, a … Read more

Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s with Contiki

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Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s, from costume parties to ‘what to pack’ lists that included ‘travel clocks, sewing kits and 2 coathangers’ Australians Maria Dzopalic and Sue Bertram took them between 1979 and 1987  Their shots capture costume parties, epic moustaches and a tourist-free Venice  Maria … Read more

Aerial photos show George Clooney is making renovations to his Hollywood bachelor pad

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After spending decades as one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, family man George Clooney is getting ready to spend more time in Southern California – amid speculation he may be seeking to run for office in Los Angeles. DailyMailTV can exclusively reveal that the Ocean’s Eleven superstar, 58, is carrying out a multi-million dollar … Read more

UK weather: Drone photos show devastating impact of floods in Worcestershire

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These dramatic aerial photographs show how a picture postcard village in the Malvern Hills of Worcestershire has been overwhelmed by severe flooding from the River Severn with residents left homeless. The isolated area of Severn Stoke, which has a population of about 600 people, has been deluged after the river broke its banks following heavy … Read more

Rare photos of British army officer in India, playing polo and big game hunting, go up for sale

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Two rare photo albums depicting the life and work of an unnamed British army officer in India during the first half of the 20th century have emerged for sale. The officer belonged to the Indian Army’s 28th Light Cavalry and there are more than 400 black and white photographs showing military operations, big game hunting, … Read more

Adorable photos show polar bears play-fighting and snuggling up for a sleep in Alaska

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Unbearably cute! Adorable photos show polar bears dancing, play-fighting and snuggling up for a sleep in Alaska A photographer spent four days in sub-zero conditions to capture these stunning images of the polar bears  The species were snapped in their natural habitat rolling around in the snow and snugging to keep warm Wildlife photographer Brant … Read more