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News Lovense Webcam 2 uses AI to zoom in on specific areas of a performer’s body when tips are sent
Lovense has launched the Webcam 2, a $149.99 AI-powered webcam designed for adult content creators, featuring tip-activated zoom that automatically focuses on pre-set body areas during livestreams. The camera also includes gesture-based controls, face
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News Beyond the Interface: Free online sextech, AI, VR, and sex worker conference set for October 2024
A free online Zoom conference titled 'Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech' is scheduled for October 2024, hosted by York University's Center for Feminist Research. The event will cover AI,
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News Nuca digital camera uses AI to create deepfake nude photos almost instantly
The Nuca camera, a 3D-printed prototype by German artist Mathias Vef and designer Benedikt Groß, uses Stable Diffusion AI to generate deepfake nude images of photographed subjects in seconds. The device analyzes 45 physical
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News $600 Lovense Webcam includes tip activation, hands-free zoom and AI-powered motion tracking
Lovense has launched a $599.98 (currently $299) 4K UHD webcam designed specifically for adult cam performers, featuring AI-powered motion tracking, gesture-controlled zoom, tip-activated responses, and privacy protection mode. The device integrates with Lovense's existing
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News ‘Are AI selfie generator apps perpetuating misogyny?’: Lensa AI randomly goes big on breasts
Lensa AI, a viral selfie-editing app, has been generating unsolicited sexualized images of women from standard face photos, drawing complaints about misogyny and racial bias. The issue stems from Stable Diffusion's training data, which
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News In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes ‘Collector culture’ exposed: Reddit is a rampant market for non-consensual nude photos
A BBC investigation has uncovered widespread 'collector culture' on Reddit, where tens of thousands of users share and sell non-consensual explicit images of women, often accompanied by personal details that lead to rape and
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Interview Online NSFW parties are driving New York’s most exclusive sex club towards a global (and crypto) future
This article profiles NSFW (New York Society for Wellness), an exclusive New York sex club that pivoted to online events during COVID-19, doubling its membership and inspiring a global expansion strategy built on cryptocurrency
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News Zoombombers inject Pornhub into Twitter hack court hearing
A Florida court hearing for Twitter hack suspect Graham Clark was disrupted and ultimately abandoned after Zoombombers infiltrated the unprotected video call and broadcast pornography, including a Pornhub clip. The incident occurred because the
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Opinion What’s an online sex party really like? We attended 3 to find out
A first-person account of attending three different online sex parties during lockdown, comparing their formats, consent frameworks, and overall experiences. The article breaks down the practical mechanics of virtual orgies — from sign-up and
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Analysis Zoom has gone from the boardroom to the bedroom… But is it safe?
This article examines Zoom's rapid rise as a platform for virtual sexual encounters, evaluating its significant privacy and security vulnerabilities including data sharing with Facebook, inadequate encryption, and lax security practices. It matters because
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News ‘Sexual wellbeing studio’ Ferly launches on iOS
Ferly, a sexual wellbeing app aimed at women, has launched on iOS under its new name, having previously been known as Leika. The app offers audio content, guided body exploration practices, and journaling features
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Review The Cock Cam review: Fun night vision mode and discreet design help offset hit-and-miss video quality
Charlotte Forrest reviews the Cock Cam, a WiFi-enabled camera mounted on a cock ring designed for recording intimate encounters, evaluating it from both a consumer and indie porn producer perspective. The review covers setup
