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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The ‘fantastic' Irish playground with slides, monkey bars, see-saws and swings and it's minutes from major city
TAKE a look at the "fantastic" Irish playground with slides, monkey bars, see-saws and swings - and it's minutes from a major city. Fairview Park Playground in 4 Fairview park is an underrated gem minutes from Dublin city centre Credit: Google Images 4 And it is home to a fantastic playground Credit: Google Images 4 The park has lots of amenities for kids of all ages Credit: Google Images The park is just ten minutes from Dublin City Centre and features open green spaces, mature trees and playground that's an ideal spot for The highlight is the play area located within the park - and it's open throughout the entire year. It's a spacious and well-equipped zone that offers hours of entertainment for It reads on The Family Edit: 'Fairview Park is a public park on Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. READ MORE IN TRAVEL 'The tidal mud flat at the mouth of Clontarf Creek is home to many birds and other wildlife and provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore and play.' One of the spot's standout features is the large wooden ship play structure, which allows kids to climb, slide and explore. Here, kids can zip, bounce, and play while parents relax nearby and enjoy the greenery of The playground caters to children of different ages and abilities, with inclusive equipment throughout. Most read in News Travel This includes a fantastic range of slides, see-saws, a wobbly boat and monkey bars. What's more, the surrounding green spaces offer even more to explore, with walking paths, sports pitches and a willow garden. The 100-year-old theme park by the beach with one of the world's oldest rollercoasters And the nearby picnic areas and tree-lined walkways are perfect for playing, strolling or enjoying a For toddlers, there's a safe area within the playground featuring sensory panels and smaller play features. The park also includes plenty of benches and shaded seating, making it an ideal place for families to spend the day. And there's even several nearby cafes in Fairview for snacks and refreshments after hours of playing. 'BEAUTIFUL PARK' Entry to the playground and park is free. The site is open all year round, and it's especially popular on weekends and during the summer months. Visitors to the playground have shared their experiences on One parent wrote: 'Lovely park for a walk,sports activities and kid play area in it. "Good grass surface to suitable for team sports like hurling, cricket.' Another commented: 'This is a beautiful park with huge fields to play hurling and football, to sit and have a picnic, and even lie down and sunbathe (when Dublin's weather allows). 'There's a basketball court, plenty of benches to sit on, a playground for kids and a lovely green area.' 4 The park is open all year round Credit: Google Images
Engadget
4 days ago
- Engadget
How to trace a picture's origin with reverse image search
Reverse image searching is a quick and easy way to trace the origin of an image, identify objects or landmarks, find higher-resolution alternatives or check if a photo has been altered or used elsewhere online. Google's image search tools work on desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to upload a photo, paste a picture's URL or use visual search features from the Google app to learn more about an image. Here's how to perform a reverse image search using Google on a desktop browser, an iPhone or an Android phone. Google Images on a desktop browser provides the most direct way to perform a reverse image search. You can drag and drop, upload an image file or paste an image's URL to find visually similar results. Open a browser and go to Click the camera icon in the search bar. This will take you to Google Lens. Choose one of the following options: Paste image link : Use this if the image is already online. Paste the URL and click Search . Upload a file: Click Upload a file, select the image from your computer, and click Open. Google Lens will display search results with visually similar images and web pages where the image appears. It replaces the old 'Search by image' function and includes context-based information such as product suggestions, places and can even translate or transcribe text where relevant. In Google's Chrome browser, you can also perform a reverse image search without visiting Google Images. This feature is built into Chrome for faster lookups. Right-click on any image you see on a website. Select Search with Google Lens. A sidebar will open showing visually similar pictures and relevant search results using Google Lens. On iOS, Google offers multiple ways to reverse image search through the Chrome and Google apps. It also supports uploading images directly from your photo library. Download and open the Google app from the App Store. Tap the camera icon in the search bar to open Google Lens. Give the app permission to access your camera and photo library if prompted. Choose an image from your camera roll or take a new photo. Google Lens will analyze the image and show relevant results, such as related images, pages or products. This method is ideal for scanning photos, receipts, objects or screenshots. You can also reverse search images found on websites using Google's mobile browser. In Chrome: Touch and hold any image on a website. Tap Search image with Google in the menu that appears. Chrome will open a new tab or side panel with Google Lens results. If the 'Search image with Google' option isn't visible, make sure Chrome is updated to the latest version. The process is nearly identical on Android. Whether you use Chrome or the Google app, Android devices are well integrated with Google Lens functionality. Open the Google app (pre-installed on most Android phones). Tap the camera icon in the search bar to open Google Lens. Allow permission to access your photos or take a new photo. Choose the image you want to search. Google will display results with similar images and related information. Google Lens can also be launched from the camera app on certain Android devices, including Pixel and Samsung phones, depending on your default settings. If the image is already saved on your phone, Google Photos offers another method. This is a quick option for scanning photos you've saved or screenshots you've taken. Open the Google Photos app. Tap on the image you want to reverse search. Tap the Lens icon at the bottom of the screen. Results will appear directly within the app, showing visual matches and possible sources. Open Chrome and go to any website with the image you want to search. Tap and hold the image. Select Search image with Google. Chrome will launch Google Lens in a new tab and display relevant search results. This feature works natively in the Chrome browser without needing to switch apps or upload files manually. Some newer Android phones like Galaxy and Pixel flagships also offer a Circle to Search tool that allow you to draw around things on your screen and quickly launch an image search, so you should check to see if your phone supports it. Crop your image : If you're looking for a specific object in a larger photo, cropping it to focus on that item can improve accuracy. Use high-resolution images : Low-quality or blurry images may return less accurate matches. Combine keywords with Lens : After searching, you can add a keyword in the search bar to narrow down the results. Try different angles: Searching the same subject from another image or angle may improve results. Google Lens is designed to recognize faces, landmarks, logos, plants, animals, clothing, furniture and text. For product identification or location searches, the app often returns contextually rich information and shopping links. While Google's reverse image search is widely used, there are alternative platforms worth considering, especially if you want different search results or additional features. TinEye ( – Offers a dedicated reverse image search with browser plugins and sorting filters. Bing Visual Search – Microsoft's reverse image tool provides results similar to Google Lens with built-in search options. These tools work well when Google doesn't deliver the results you're looking for or when you're trying to locate the earliest appearance of an image online.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Elkhart man charged with 12 child porn crimes
ELKHART — An Elkhart man faces a dozen felonies related to child pornography after police received an online tip. Daniel Parker, 50, is charged with 11 counts of possessing child pornography and a count of child exploitation, all Level 5 felonies. He was arrested after Elkhart police investigated a tip from an internet file sharing service in April. Parker was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility on $85,000 bond. According to court documents: The Elkhart Police Department received a tip through the Internet Crimes Against Children referral system on April 28, which originally came from the file-sharing website Dropbox. A user with the screen name 'D Parker' used the website to acquire an image that was identified as sexual exploitation involving a child, according to police. After viewing the image and confirming that it appeared to be child pornography, police obtained a search warrant for the Dropbox account which netted approximately 136 images. At least 20 of the images and videos that were reviewed involved child porn, police say. Some involved children who appeared to be under age 12. The search warrant also produced information that was related to Parker, including email addresses and a home address in Elkhart, according to police. They obtained a warrant to search his residence on May 11, where they seized electronic devices including a laptop computer and two cellphones. A third warrant was obtained to search the devices. Police say they found at least 20 videos and images depicting children engaged in sexual activity on one device, which were sent from the devices to other people. The device had also received child porn images, and at least 10 conversations were found in which Parker asked to be sent explicit material, according to police. In one conversation he allegedly said he 'prefers 12' but would 'look at younger.' The other phone contained more than 150 videos of mostly child porn saved to the user's Google Images, according to police. Investigators described certain videos involving a juvenile girl and an adult male as 'particularly heinous.' Parker was interviewed by police and allegedly admitted that he had sent and received child porn images, but said he 'had plans to report them.'
Business Insider
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala looks, ranked from least to most iconic
Lopez sported a teal Alberta Ferretti dress for the 2008 Met Gala, which was titled "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy."But her simple one-shoulder gown didn't feel very superhero or fantasy. The pleated bodice and heavy beading made the dress look outdated, especially when paired with the shiny fabric. Lopez accessorized the ensemble with a sparkling clutch and cuff bracelet that resembled a corsage, transporting us to slow dancing in a school gym while "All My Life" blasts on the hair looked great though! Lopez's gown at the 2006 Met Gala was pretty but plain. Lopez sported a baby-pink Versace dress for the Met Gala's 2006 theme "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."While this gown shares a similar silhouette with Lopez's 2008 ensemble, both the color and ruching elevate it to a look that feels very feminine and elegant. But exciting? Not this is a lovely dress. But it belongs at the Oscars — not the Met Gala. The pre-Instagram Met Gala red carpet was a simpler place, and Lopez's early outfits for fashion's biggest night clearly reflect shimmered on the 2018 red carpet in an off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown which, complete with an embellished belt, looked fit for a Greek goddess. And she smartly avoided turning the dress into a costume by pairing it with a bob of stylish curls that looked straight out of the it wasn't a very memorable look, there's no denying that Lopez looked glamorous. Lopez made a splash on Met Gala red carpet with the help of the legendary designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano wore a dress from their brand during the 2004 event, which was titled "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century."Lopez looked lovely in a romantic black dress that featured a number of unique details. We love the daring sheer lace bodice — 11 years before the "naked dress" took over the Met Gala — and the black buttons running down the sides of the gown. The ruffled skirt, braided updo, and bright red lipstick added to the Flamenco flair of the ensemble. Lopez stepped out in a long-sleeved Michael Kors dress in sheer ensemble was covered in black spots from head to toe, resembling a cheetah print. Lopez paired the look with a sky-high pompadour that would've made Cyndi Lauper dress might've been more jungle than punk, but the multi-hyphenate superstar was clearly becoming more comfortable bringing her daring style over to the Met Gala. Don't forget that it was Lopez — and her iconic green Versace dress — that launched Google Images. Let's be honest, the 2011 Met Gala red carpet was kind of a snoozer — especially when you realize it was meant to honor one of fashion's biggest trailblazers just a year after his tragic death. While Lopez doesn't get points from us for boldness (or, you know, wearing a McQueen design), her red Gucci gown is undeniably beautiful. The flowing dress featured a cutout on the bodice and a bow-tie halter neckline, and Lopez paired the ensemble with a matching red shoulder-piece covered in flowers. The styling — a sleek updo and dramatic red lips — was spot on. While this isn't among Lopez's most memorable looks, it's definitely one of the prettiest. Rihanna kicked off the naked dress trend after wearing a barely-there gown to the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, and her influence was apparent as everyone from Beyonc to Kim Kardashian sported the style on the Met Gala red carpet the following year. Lopez also jumped on the bandwagon, wearing a sheer red Versace gown for the "China: Through The Looking Glass" theme. The one-shoulder dress was decorated with a sparkling (and strategically-placed) dragon that curved down the bodice, and an ombr red train covered in flame-like sparkles. Most of the headlines surrounding 2017 Met Gala appearance were dedicated to her red carpet debut with then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. Their relationship is ancient history and we're back in the Bennifer era, but we shouldn't forget this stunning Valentino dress. Does the dress fit the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" theme? Absolutely not. But as you've probably been able to tell from the last few slides, Lopez often chooses to just do her own thing. And it worked out pretty great in 2017. Lopez's sky-blue dress oozes undeniable 1970s glamour. The high neckline and sheer cape add so much sophistication to this ensemble, as does her high-pony and massive Harry Winston hoop earrings. Lopez discovered the designer of her 2010 Met Gala gown as she was watching TV while jet-lagged. A decade before the America-themed Met Galas of 2021 and 2022, the Costume Institute celebrated American women — specifically those who lived between 1890 and 1940 and shaped modern women.A dress code wasn't publicly announced, but American stars were all over the red carpet in stunning Lively wore a floral Marchesa minidress, Anne Hathaway looked like a princess in Valentino, and Jennifer Lopez stunned in a Zuhair Murad ball gown. Looking back at the last few years, there's clearly been a big shift in how Lopez approaches the Met Gala. By embracing the theme and opting for more daring fashion, Lopez is making it known that she's someone to watch every year on its red carpet. And she sure made a splash in 2019 with this brown Ralph Lauren ensemble, which was covered in the subtlest of silver sparkles. The gown featured a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and a train that dramatically flowed down the iconic Met Gala steps. Lopez paired the dress with a matching brown faux fur wrap, a silver statement necklace, and a leather belt and choker — which all paired perfectly with the outfit's Rodeo-inspired vibe. Lopez brought the naked dress back in 2024 with a gown that featured 2.5 million silver beads. Lopez ensured all eyes were on her for the "Garden of Time" theme, where she served as co-chair alongside Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad custom strapless Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown took over 800 hours to make and featured a plunging neckline, sheer fabric, strategically placed silver beads throughout, and a dramatic train. Lopez paired her ensemble with a bold Tiffany & Co. diamond no denying it's a stunning ensemble, but Lopez's outfit got lost in a sea of naked dresses that appeared at the 2024 Met Gala on the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, FKA Twigs, Phoebe Dynevor, and Elle was once a revolutionary moment of fashion when Cher first wore a naked dress to the Met Gala in 1974 has now become expected and, honestly, a bit tired. There must have been something in the water in 2018 because everyone was bringing it for the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme. Rihanna was the Pope, Ariana Grande was the Sistine Chapel, and Blake Lively just looked like a straight up queen. The style competition was fierce, but Lopez held her own with this stunning black Balmain dress. Starring a blue and red cross right in the middle of the chest, the long-sleeved cut-out gown also featured a feathered skirt and thigh-high slit. Lopez paired the look with sleek hair that she had cut right before walking the red carpet. "We cut it today, she said she wanted something different and the designer wanted something different. We wanted it to look fresh," hairstylist Lorenzo Martin told Allure at the time. "We just decided it today, like an hour and a half before she left. I didn't even know, she didn't even know we were doing it either." Lopez was the embodiment of chic in her Ralph Lauren dress at the 2023 Met Gala. Lopez skipped Chanel for the 2023 "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" theme, but she still channeled the label's iconic colors with her sophisticated yet daring baby-pink and black gown. The backless Ralph Lauren dress featured a handmade silk satin skirt and a velvet halter top with a collar made of hand-molded petals, according to Harper's Bazaar. A dramatic flowing train matched the black silk opera gloves and fascinator that Lopez accessorized her ensemble with. "I wasn't sure about the hat, but now I'm kinda feeling it," she told Vogue on the red carpet. The hat, the gloves, the dress — it's all perfect! It's clear Lopez has really come into her own over her last two decades on the Met Gala red carpet. And we can't wait to see what she wears next. And she fully embraced the "Camp: Notes On Fashion" theme during the 2019 Met Gala. Everything about Lopez's look for the 2019 Met Gala was just so fun. She shimmered in an iridescent backless Versace gown that was covered in sparkling fringe, and rocked a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. She paired the look with an icy fringe-covered wig that would've been at home in Cher's closet, and her matching sky-high platform heels were the perfect accessory. The look was loud, bold, and totally different for "Jenny from the Block." Lopez revealed in a YouTube video that her 2019 Met Gala dress was one of the last gowns made by Versace's longtime tailor Luigi Massi, who she had worked with for 20 years. "He didn't speak any English, he spoke Italian. And I didn't speak any Italian, but somehow we always understood each other," she said in the video.
AFP
18-03-2025
- Science
- AFP
Aerial image of where 'Manaus meets the Amazon' is AI generated
An AI-generated image of a straight divide between a city and a verdant forest has been shared thousands of times around the globe in posts that falsely claimed it was a photo of where the Brazilian city of Manaus meets the Amazon rainforest. While the image resembles genuine photos of Manaus in the heart of the Amazon, the picture was in fact generated using Google's AI tools. "Clear division between the city and the forest in Manaus, Brazil," reads a Thai-language Facebook post shared on March 14, 2025. Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas (archived link). An image attached to the post, which was shared more than 4,800 times, purports to show an aerial view of where the city meets the rainforest. Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post, captured on March 17, 2025 in Thai, as well as other languages. The image, however, was generated by artificial intelligence. 'Made with Google AI' A reverse image search on Google led to several other posts that used the picture, but the website's "About this image" feature revealed a label indicating it was made using Google's AI tools. Image Screenshot from Google Images, with the AI label highlighted by AFP A Google spokesperson told AFP that a SynthID watermark had been detected in the circulating image, "meaning the image has been generated or modified with AI". SynthID, which was launched by Google's DeepMind AI lab in 2023, watermarks and identifies images generated with Google AI (archived here and here). "This is exactly the sort of problem SynthID was intended to address, so we're glad to see it being put to good use here," the spokesperson said in a January 28 email. Experts in the field also told AFP the image bore signs of being generated by AI. Shu Hu, director of Purdue University's Machine Learning and Media Forensics Lab, said vehicles in the image are "uniformly white", an anomaly that is "highly improbable in real-world scenarios" (archived link). He also identified an "absence of shadows under the vehicles" and "shadows cast by buildings (that) lack clearly defined shapes". Siwei Lyu, director of the University at Buffalo's Media Forensic Lab (UB MDFL) pointed out to other inconsistencies, including misshapen windows on several buildings in the image (archived link). Image Screenshot of the falsely shared image, with visual elements indicative of an AI-generated image highlighted by AFP Authentic Manaus photos AFP photos from Manaus are similar to the falsely shared image, but show different buildings separating the built-up environment from the rainforest. Image Screenshot comparison between the AI-generated image (left) and an aerial photo taken by AFP (right) Google Earth's satellite and street view imagery also shows how buildings at the boundary of the city differ from the high-rises depicted in the falsely shared image. Image Screenshot of the Google Earth imagery, taken March 18, 2025 AFP has previously debunked other AI-generated images that used Google AI.
