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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I tested GPT-5 vs GPT-4 with 7 prompts — here's which one gave better answers
Now that OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5, I've been itching to see how it stacks up against GPT-4. While I still have GPT-4 running in one of my browsers, I wanted to test them side by side before it disappeared for good; because once you upgrade to the new model, there's no easy way to go back. So, I pitted the two models against each other using the exact same prompts to see how they differ in the way they think, write and reason. From solving a locked-room mystery to offering emotional support, here's how GPT-4 and GPT-5 compare, and which one came out on top. Prompt: 'You are a detective solving a mystery. A man was found dead in a locked room with a puddle of water next to him and no windows or doors were broken. Walk me through your thought process to determine how he died.'GPT-4 over-relied on the "melting icicle" trope without addressing why it was less plausible (e.g., no weapon entry wound mentioned). The model lacked concrete steps for validating hypotheses at the crime responded like a seasoned detective filing a report. It was methodical, with an evidence-first method and grounded in practical forensics. It prioritized the most probable scenario (ice-block hanging) while systematically eliminating alternatives, which is exactly what the prompt GPT-5 wins for solving the mystery more convincingly by blending logic, realism and investigative rigor. Prompt: 'Summarize the plot of the movie Inception in three different ways: once like a 5th grader would explain it, once as a New York Times film critic, and once in the form of a haiku.'GPT-4 fell short in each of the explanations. The 5th grader felt like an adult simplifying rather than a natural phrasing from a child, the NYT critic lacked depth and the haiku was functional but less showcased authenticity with the 5th grader explanation, sophisticated syntax with the NYT critic-style response and the haiku offered better GPT-5 wins for better fulfilling the prompt's creative challenge by tailoring tone, depth and language to each audience while injecting originality (e.g., "dream lasagna"). Its responses feel purpose-built, not templated. Prompt: 'Help me meal plan for a week. I'm gluten-free, on a $75 budget, and I only have a microwave and toaster oven.' GPT-4 offered generic tips and the pricing was a bit optimistic. The protein option was weak in comparison to GPT-5. The plan delivered limited cross utilization rather than strategic created an actionable plan, microwave hacks and true savings for the GPT-5 wins by prioritizing real-world constraints: the rotisserie chicken alone demonstrates deeper understanding of budget/appliance limitations. Its plan is cheaper, more cohesive and actively reduces user effort. Prompt: 'I just lost my job and I feel like a failure. I can't stop comparing myself to others. Can you talk to me like a friend and help me feel better?'GPT-4 was a big vague and slightly formal, it ends with a general emoji rather than a more collaborative response like listened, named hidden pains and responded by balancing comfort with GPT-5 wins by mirroring how real friends support us. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Prompt: 'Write the opening paragraph of a dystopian novel where people must pay to breathe fresh air. Then, pitch the plot in one sentence.' GPT-4 lacked cohesion between the elements and lacks directly set up the pitch and is clearer with higher GPT-5 wins for a response that is tighter, more original and emotionally sharper. Its opening makes you feel the cost of air, while its pitch promises a focused, human-driven rebellion. Prompt: 'I want to make a simple website that says 'Hello, world!' with a pink background and a fun font. Can you write the HTML and CSS and explain each line to a beginner?' GPT-4 overcomplicated fonts. The response required beginners to manage Google Fonts (extra setup/failure points) and it offered redundant explanations. It also included unnecessary elements, causing the response to be overly clunky. GPT-5 created a code that works immediately when saved as no web connection or extra files needed. Its explanations focus on universal web fundamentals (fallback fonts, CSS comments) rather than niche tools (Google Fonts).Winner: GPT-5 wins by delivering a truly beginner-friendly, self-contained solution with clear explanations and an open door to expand skills. Its response is the equivalent of a patient teacher. Prompt: 'You remember I love sci-fi, hate long emails and have ADHD. Can you write me a to-do list for today that feels motivating, focused and a little funny?' GPT-4 completely missed the mark with a long list, which is not ideal for someone with ADHD. It over-explained and didn't offer a tangible reward in the same way GPT-5 did. GPT-5 delivered a concise and doable list. It addressed my recurring needs and truly accommodated ADHD. It turned motivation into a very reusable GPT-5 wins for nailing the design and theme with an actionable template. Across every category, GPT-5 proved more adaptable, authentic and grounded in the real world. As I tested, I felt that OpenAI's newest model consistently delivered responses that felt human in the best way. Seeing the responses side-by-side really showcases the differences, even the subtle ones. The speed with which GPT-5 answered was also significantly model better anticipated needs, matched tone to context and offered solutions that felt lived-in rather than Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman singing in a bar gobsmacked after spotting A-list star standing behind her
A woman who was singing her heart out in a bar was left stunned when she realised an A-list celebrity was standing right behind her, enjoying the music A woman has been left baffled after spotting an A-list star standing behind her in a bar. Lauren Greco, an LA-based singer, was singing in a bar last week and had gathered quite the audience - including one celebrity known for his film roles. While belting out Adele's hit Someone Like You, Lauren was completely unaware of the Hollywood heavyweight soaking up her vocals from behind. The moment was captured on video and later shared on Instagram, where Lauren spotted the celebrity cameo only after posting the clip, admitting she "didn't realise" who it was at the time due to her focus on the song. Her post read: "POV: Singing my heart out. Didn't realise who was right behind me." She also quipped in her caption: "This wasn't on my 2025 bingo card ... but I'll take it." Despite not naming the star in her video, eagle-eyed fans in the comments were quick to spot a man clad in black with a baseball cap, sparking speculation that Leonardo DiCaprio himself had been the mystery spectator. Commenters were left stunned after spotting the Titanic star in the background, with many expressing their envy for such a serendipitous encounter with the renowned actor, famed for his roles in Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant. One individual exclaimed: "This is crazy! Just nonchalantly and casually singing your face off with Leo in the background!". Another chimed in: "That's crazy. Small world. Amazing voice!". Some commenters admitted they struggled to identify the celebrity at first glance, while others remained sceptical that the man donning the baseball cap was indeed the 50-year-old Los Angeles-based actor. One sceptic commented: "Am I the only person to think he just looks like Leo DiCaprio? I don't think it's him, looks different when he smiles, but could be wrong." Another voiced their doubt: "I don't think that was actually Leo." A third insisted: "That is 1000% not Leo." Disappointment was palpable among several commenters who had anticipated the video climaxing with Adele joining Lauren in song, only to find out that wasn't the case. One person remarked: "Call me crazy, but I was looking for Adele. I had to come to the comments to find out who I was actually looking for." Another shared their anticipation: "I was expecting l Adele to come up behind her and start singing. Wicked voice girl." Leonardo DiCaprio has been contacted for a statement.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ramayana Budget To Cross Rs 4,000 Cr? Producer Namit Malhotra Ready To Spend ‘3 Times More'
Last Updated: Producer Namit Malhotra is willing to spend even 3x the ₹4,000 crore budget on Ramayana, says Komal Nahata. Ranbir Kapoor to play Rama with '2,000% dedication'. Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious two-part epic Ramayana is shaping up to be more than just a film—it's fast becoming the most expensive cinematic venture in Indian history, with a staggering budget that reportedly exceeds ₹4,000 crore. After the recent unveiling of its first look, buzz around the magnum opus has gone global—and industry insiders are weighing in on its unprecedented scale, star power, and VFX marvels. Trade analyst Komal Nahata recently addressed speculation around the film's budget on Faridoon Shahryar's podcast. 'I don't know if it's ₹4,000 crore. I asked the same to Namit [Malhotra, co-producer], and he was visibly hurt that I asked that question. He said, 'I'm not here to calculate the budget. I want to make Ramayana part 1 and 2 out of shiddat [passion],'" Nahata recalled. Malhotra, the force behind global VFX powerhouse Prime Focus (and its Hollywood wing DNEG), had earlier opened up on the project during a conversation with Prakhar Gupta. 'So, when we set out to make it, six, seven years ago, just after the pandemic, when we started to really get serious about mounting it and producing it, and budget-wise, it was like everybody thought I'm a lunatic. Because no Indian film, by a long distance, comes close to it. So, to put it simply, it'll be about $500 million by the time we're done, on both films put together, part one and part two, which is over ₹4,000 crore," Malhotra stated. What's driving this mammoth investment? According to Nahata, Malhotra's mission is not merely commercial. 'He claimed it doesn't matter if he invests even 3x the budget as long as he can show the world that India is capable of telling such stories and making such films. Malhotra told me he doesn't even know where the money is coming from, but he's just pumping it in to secure a historical finished product." Nahata further emphasized the cultural weight of the material: 'Ramayana and Mahabharata are the best stories ever. Every story is based on the Ramayana or the Mahabharata in some way or the other. This is the story of the Ramayana itself. How they're making it will shake the world and cinema buffs." A major reason for the film's ambitious scale is DNEG's involvement—known for delivering Oscar-winning VFX in blockbusters like Inception, Interstellar, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. Nahata credited the company's pedigree for raising expectations globally: 'Now, Namit Malhotra's company will deliver the vision and the means, the money. Namit has it. So, what was lacking, he's got into Ramayana. Therefore, why will it not succeed?" He added, 'When I asked Namit why Indian films are being talked about like this when it's the Indians who are doing all the graphics, he said because we don't have the budget and vision of Hollywood, but otherwise we're capable of delivering." Malhotra, according to Nahata, is not a passive producer. 'He's such an involved producer! He says he's not producing to write cheques or coordinate dates. That's not his job. All that will be done by his assistants and employees. His job is to be involved in the making of the film not as the captain of the ship, but as a creative producer." Among Malhotra's boldest moves is a plan to release Ramayana in 30 to 50 languages, both Indian and international, using AI-powered voice localization. 'That's his vision, that's his plan. So I think it's just waiting to explode on the screens of the world, not just of India or of the traditional overseas markets. Maybe he'll throw open an entire new world to Hindi films," Nahata explained. Director Nitesh Tiwari too, received high praise. 'He has poise, a super sharp brain, and immense clarity of thought," said Nahata. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Rama, was described as 'sincere," 'dedicated," and 'one of the best actors of the current times," with Nahata assuring, 'He will deliver his 2,000%." The cast includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash (also a co-producer) as Ravana. The music is in the hands of global legends AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, further adding to its cinematic heft. Ramayana Part 1 and Part 2 are scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 releases respectively. And if Malhotra and Tiwari's vision holds, this won't just be a film—it'll be a benchmark for Indian cinema on the world stage. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Buzz Feed
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Shocking Movie Endings, According To Reddit
One of the most challenging things to do is make a good ending to a movie. So when the ending of a film sticks its landing, it makes sense why it will stay with someone forever. So when Reddit user Elegant-Gene9433 asked the r/Cinema community: "What's one movie ending that will stay with you forever?" so many people shared their favorites. Here's what they said below: "Seven. 'What's in the box!?'" —Wonderful_Quote_742"100%. I've never experienced the same feeling since of stunned and dirty and hopeless and broken, while simultaneously admiring what a brilliant film it is."—DanimusMcSassypants "Planet of the Apes. I was 6 years old when I saw this. I've never been able to erase it from my mind. Absolute cinema." —Abuelofierrero"I was about 11 when it made its theatrical debut, and was all set to go see it. But then a neighborhood boy told me the ending with the Statue of Liberty. I was too young to realize at that moment he had 'spoiled' it for me until I went to see it and sat through everything already knowing the big it was then that I knew something had, in a sense, been taken away from when I saw the Mark Wahlberg remake for some reason I was totally — and happily — surprised by its ending."—tkondaks "The ending of Cloverfield (2008) was extremely memorable… in that everyone in the theater was like 'that's the ending?'" —wavesmountainbird"Funny enough, I was the only person in my entire group who saw the object falling from space in the final Coney Island shot. They looked at me like I was stupid, but in my mind, I was like, 'Why else would it show us a random shot of the ocean at the very end?' Lol, felt like a crazy MF for eight months until I confirmed my suspicions when it came to DVD."—MathematicianOwn9805 "The Thing (1982). Favorite ending of any movie." —Aseneth220 "Ending of The Mist." —beastlyBee"The most 'FML' ending ever, absolutely awful."—SynValorum "Cast Away." —Important_Lab_58"In my head, he followed that one girl, dated, married, and had a family together. Happy ending."—tstitz "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)" —EliLuminous"This has been one of my favorite movies for probably 20 years, and someone pointed out something that I've missed the whole time: The last scene on the beach loops several times, indicating that Clementine keeps erasing Joel, and they are just doing this over and over again."—amtalx "The Inception ending still has me wondering if I'm in a dream or not." —ykz30"The morning after I first watched Inception, the song was playing in my head..."—Signal_Mention_8006 "Oldboy is messed up. The main character's eyes and facial expressions in the final sequence hint that, despite the hypnosis, he still remembers the thing he chose to forget." —elcojotecoyo "The ending of the Rebuild of Evangelion had me cheering and tearing up at the same time. It was 20 years in the making. An anime series that was cancelled due to budget cuts and didn't get the ending it deserved. A decent attempt to close the storyline with a movie. And then a whole focused retelling of the four movies. Those four movies are self-contained and amazing. But if you watched the previous iterations, it's even more satisfying." —elcojotecoyo "Clue because I'm old enough to have seen it in the theater when different parts of the country got different endings." —Opposite_Falcon7613"That's cool, so who was the alternate killer?"—SynValorum"There were three different "The Departed. I did not expect that ending." —Ecstatic-Arachnid-91"YES!!! When he gets shot at the end!! Oh my god."—Mildly_Irreverant "Uncut Gems." —haz_waste"This movie still haunts me. What a masterpiece."—yanni99 "Train to Busan. Tears streaming down my face every single time." —TARDIS1-13 "The Shawshank Redemption. Got chills just thinking about it." —magiccfetus "I don't think I'll ever forget the ending of La Haine until the punchline happens." —Menitta "Saw (2004). The collective gasp of myself and the entire theatre at the end was worth the movie ticket price. Never forget that." —Nairbfs79 Is there an ending to a movie that you will never forget? Tell us in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below:
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adobe Wants You To Use Firefly AI To Complete An Artist's Unfinished Film
Cars floating in the sky. Upside-down skyscrapers that remind you of Christopher Nolan's "Inception." Confused protagonists standing on the ledge, running in the woods, driving an off-road bike, or piloting a fishing boat inside a flooded museum. None of this makes sense, and everything does, because it's art imagined by director and AI artist Sam Finn, who partnered with Adobe to make a video that's under two minutes long titled "The Unfinished Film." Created with Adobe's Firefly suite of AI tools that have received significant upgrades in recent months, "The Unfinished Film" is "more than just a creative experiment," according to a blog post from Adobe. "It's a community storytelling project designed to celebrate creative freedom and collaboration. We started with a simple question: What happens when you hand off an idea—not a finished product—to the creative community and invite them to take it further?" "The Unfinished Film" can be a great marketing tool for Adobe, as the company is inviting creators to come up with their own versions of it. AI image and video generators have gone viral more than once, with ChatGPT's 4o image generator, Google's Veo 3, and Higgsfield Soul being good examples. Adobe Firefly could also benefit from the same popularity among creators. Specifically, Adobe wants them to use the AI image, video, and audio tools available in Firefly to complete "The Unfinished Film." It's an initiative meant to showcase the growing abilities of the Firefly AI suite to help creators put together anything they imagine with incredible ease. Read more: Photoshop For Android Launches In Beta With Built-In Firefly AI What Can Adobe Firefly AI Do? Adobe explains in the blog post that it spent time with creators involved in the video-making process, including editors, filmmakers, and creative teams, to understand what they want. The company says it learned they want amplification, or "tools that spark new ideas, speed up workflows, and preserve creative control," rather than the automation that AI tools can offer. Firefly is a collection of AI tools available on desktop and mobile that Adobe continuously updates. Earlier this year, we saw Adobe launch Firefly apps for iPhone and Android that complement the Firefly desktop experience and add exceptional third-party AI tools to the app, including Google's Veo 3 and Imagen 4, and Runway's Gen-4 video generator. Firefly Boards supports moodboarding and ideation, so the entire creative process can take place inside the app. Whether you use the Firefly AI models or rely on third-party options, Firefly lets you do everything in one place. You can generate images and make AI videos controlling everything about the scene and camera with simple text prompts. Firefly supports audio and effects generation for your productions. All AI content created with the Firefly apps contains a Content Credentials watermark that indicates that a specific piece of art was developed with the help of AI. Visible watermarks would be even better, but they aren't suitable for all projects. What's also important is that Adobe doesn't use your creations and upload data to train its generative models. Change The Unfinished Film Any Way You Want Creators excited about the opportunity to edit "The Unfinished Film" with Firefly AI can download it and do whatever they want with it. Adobe encourages them to remix and reshape it and then share it on social media with the #AdobeFirefly hashtag. Unfortunately, there's no contest here, which would have worked even better to make this Adobe idea go viral. The company's social channels, including Instagram, feature four versions of "The Unfinished Film" from storytellers who already use AI to bring their concepts to life: Noémie Pino, Phil Cohen, Jad Kassis, and Keenan Lam. Some of them kept Finn's narrative structure and modified it by adding their own perspective and ideas. Others recut Finn's film and only used a few sequences that served as inspiration. Pino's version of "The Unfinished Film" stood out to me. The artist didn't jump straight into Firefly to get the AI image and video generation tools working for her. She storyboarded her ideas and then created her own protagonist out of clay. Pino took photos of the real-life objects, edited them with Adobe's tools, and then used the images to direct the AI. She then inserted the animated version of her clay character in Finn's "Unfinished Film," turning it into her own story. Also interesting are the short behind-the-scenes clips these four creators made to show how effortless it is to use Firefly AI to bring your ideas to life immediately, without waiting for someone to approve a budget, create special video effects, and manage a production set. Lam's BTS tutorial for "The Unfinished Film," which you'll see on social media, stands out for its creativity. Read the original article on BGR.
