insert_link Entertainment AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it? PeamDesign / Shutterstock Oliver Bown, UNSW Sydney In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses generative AI to produce realistic songs on demand from short text prompts. A few weeks later, a similar competitor – Udio – arrived on the scene. I’ve been working with various creative computational tools for the past 15 years, both as a researcher and a producer, and the […] todayMay 6, 2024 45
insert_link Local Swakopmund witnesses thrilling beach volleyball tourney The picturesque shores of Swakopmund bore witness to a spectacle of beach volleyball mastery during the weekend as teams from across Namibia vied for supremacy in the 2024 Bank Windhoek National Beach Volleyball Tournament. Against the majestic Namibian coastline, players showcased their prowess, determination, and teamwork in a tournament marked by fierce competition and the emergence of new talents. Panache Chiguta and Kudakwashe Mahachi won the Men's Division, […] todayMay 6, 2024 4
insert_link World This week’s Future Media News Top stories https://youtu.be/ZNcnION90Gk This week's Future Media News Top stories: Best Of Namibia 2024 Awards Launch: Namibia Future Media Holdings and Venture Media Publications have launched the nominations round for the Best Of Namibia 2024 awards. The national pride campaign invites Namibians to recognize and celebrate businesses and organizations that contribute to the country's success. The nomination process is entirely online at bestofnam.com. Comments from Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, on […] todayMay 3, 2024 26
insert_link Africa How expensive it is to be poor: Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté inspires global action against malaria at TED2024 In a stirring address at TED2024, Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté, Head of Medical Entomology and Parasitology at the Research Institute in Health Sciences in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, and Principal Investigator of Target Malaria Burkina Faso, shared his journey with malaria and his resolute commitment to eradicating it. Prof. Diabaté's talk shed light on the devastating toll of malaria, particularly in Africa, and stressed the urgent need for transformative solutions. […] todayApril 30, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Future Media News, Week in Review: top Stories – April 22nd to April 26th, 2024 https://youtu.be/BdoOlKtORys In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia’s Mopane exploration marks a major milestone, hiking season at Fish River Canyon is set to begin with sufficient water, and NamPol warns of increasing scams during police recruitment, while Zimbabwe and Namibia strengthen bilateral relations. In other news, a New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. Tune in to our Future Media radio stations—Omulunga, Nova, Fresh FM, […] todayApril 26, 2024 19
insert_link World Future Media News, Week in Review: top Stories – April 15th to April 20th, 2024 https://youtu.be/qYQUw_VZXhA 🌍 Welcome to Future Media News! In this week's "Week in Review," we bring you the latest updates on the most significant events shaping the world, from the heart of Namibia to international headlines. Namibia Suspends Uranium Exploration: Fears of groundwater contamination halt Russia's atomic energy agency's activities. Minister Calle Schlettwein explains. Local Content Conference: Dr. Leake Hangala discusses efficient local development in Namibia's oil and gas sector. […] todayApril 19, 2024 18
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend. The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […] todayApril 18, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Future Media News, Top Stories: April 8th-12th https://youtu.be/iDrgOBLOjlo 🌍 Welcome to Future Media News! In this week's "Week in review," we bring you the latest updates on the most significant events shaping the world. From the heart of Namibia to international headlines, stay informed with our comprehensive coverage. Unemployment Protest: Michael Amushelelo and unemployed youth held a peaceful demonstration for the unemployment crisis. Zuma's Electoral Victory: South Africa’s Electoral Court allows Jacob Zuma to run for the […] todayApril 12, 2024 11
insert_link Local Collaboration between PR practitioners and journalists vital contribution to Media landscape In the vibrant ecosystem of media and communications, the synergy between journalism and public relations (PR) professionals is not just beneficial but essential for the heartbeat of our daily news. This partnership, often unseen but always impactful, serves as the backbone of informed storytelling and journalistic excellence. Contrary to the dated view of PR as a shadowy counterpart to journalism as mere spin doctors, current insights reveal a […] todayApril 11, 2024 16
