That goofy premise was put to the test in a novel case study presumably designed to remind me that writers are yet again dispensable. Also: This AI Time Machine shows what you’d look like in different eras throughout history A team at Cinch Home Services used AI to create 12 Hallmark-style holiday movies and asked holiday movie fans to rank them based on description. The movies even came with AI-generated movie posters....
Updating the Pixel Watch, however, requires a bit of patience while you wait for the update to reach your watch. But, you don’t have to wait. As soon as the update is available, you can force your watch to download and install it with an annoyingly simple trick: Tapping on the update screen over and over. Also: Google’s Pixel Watch can now detect if you fall: How to turn it on I was reminded of the shortcut that used to work on old Wear OS watches by Droid Life shortly after the Pixel Watch launched, but forgot all about it until Monday when the April Pixel Watch update was released....
Also: This tiny keyboard is perfect for Raspberry Pi boards and smart TVs It’s no wonder that the microSD card has become one of the most widely used storage formats. But not all microSD cards are created equal, and there can be important differences that go beyond things like branding and capacity. Also: The best microSD cards Consider the long-term reliability of the microSD card, especially if you are going to be writing a lot of data to it for extended periods of time....
The company, founded in 2012, was one of the first to bring together analysis of both traditional media and social media. It’s an area that has long been siloed; traditionally, social and traditional media have often been treated and sampled separately – and in many cases were devoted to specific outlets. For instance, before it was acquired by Twitter in 2014, Gnip competed on its aggregation from a few select social media outlets....
At Zoomtopia, the company announced that end-to-end encryption, which they rolled out last October in Zoom Meetings, will now be available for Zoom Phone users. Zoom Phone users can upgrade to end-to-end encryption “during one-on-one phone calls that occur via the Zoom client.” “During a call, users can click ‘More’ to find the option to enable end-to-end encryption. The upgrade takes under a second and helps users get security protection against server compromise,” the company explained in a statement....
Also: The best Linux laptops Throughout those years, I’ve used desktop operating systems that focused on ease of use, efficiency, security, and so many more ideas. I’ve also landed on one or two OSes that I deemed to be the “best of” for many categories. But there is one operating system that never fails to show off exactly what a desktop should be. That platform is Zorin OS. Zorin OS is as functional as it is beautiful....
The Proscenic can hold up to 5.3 quarts of food, including a 4-pound whole chicken. If you’re stuck on what to cook, you can check the accompanying app to find recipe ideas from a community of users. Additionally, in the app you can control the air fryer with Google Assistant or Alexa to adjust cooking temperatures and monitor the cooking process.
Now, new subscribers can get A Year of LastPass Premium or A Year of LastPass Families for less than $2 a month with coupon code DOWNLOADNOW during our Best of Digital Sale. LastPass Premium is a password manager app that lets you save unlimited passwords. As soon as you save a password, you can access it on any other device you install the app on. It can also protect you against hackers by generating long, randomized passwords....
OK, first off, what on earth is a USB condom? Also: FBI warns of public ‘juice jacking’ charging stations that steal your data. How to stay protected A USB condom is a small dongle that adds a layer of protection between your device and the charging point you’re attaching it to. Remember, USB isn’t just a charging protocol, it also allows data to flow back and forth, and while most of the time this data flow is safe, it is possible to create a malicious charging port that can do bad things, such as plant malware on your device or steal your data....
Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, loved for its breadth of packages or add-on libraries that make it useful for data science. Developers need to update these packages frequently and attackers have used this behavior to backdoor their Windows, Linux and Apple machines through bogus packages that are similarly named to legitimate ones, otherwise known as software supply chain attacks. PyPI, which is managed by the Python Software Foundation (PSF), is the main repository where Python developers can get third-party developed open-source packages for their projects....
The list of improvements is long and spans all areas of the Android experience. For instance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor includes new Snapdragon Elite Gaming features like real-time hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, a 25% GPU performance boost and a 40% Qualcomm Kyro CPU boost. Also: What is the best VPN for Android users and is there a free option? As for connectivity – an area that Qualcomm continues to push forward – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses the Snapdragon X70 5G modem and uses Qualcomm’s 5G AI Processor to improve speeds, latency, and power usage....
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 3 Model B+ and Pi 4 will are all eligible for recycling. The devices can be sent in by their owners to be tested, reconditioned and repackaged, before they are sold again at a lower price than new boards, with a 12-month warranty. The initiative was announced back in July and has now officially launched, according to a new blog post published by Raspberry Pi’s Ashley Whittaker....
The price hike, though temporary, is yet another example of how much the chip supply chain has changed since the pandemic struck. Raspberry Pi dropped the price of the 2GB Pi 4 by $10 in February 2020 to $35, but as of today it’s back to $45. “Unfortunately, cost increases caused by the current shortage mean that this product is not currently economically viable at this reduced price point. We are therefore moving it back to $45 on a temporary basis,” writes Raspberry Pi Ltd CEO Eben Upton, noting that in the entire history of Raspberry Pi, it had never – until now – had to increase the price of a product....
Whether you want to offer remote assistance to your clients, support your company’s infrastructure, or access your home and office computers for skills training, DeskRoll Remote Desktop Pro can do it securely and reliably; the company claims it can do so in just 30 seconds. Two-year subscriptions are currently on sale for just $99, an 83% discount off the usual $599 subscription price. DeskRoll offers fully-featured remote access assistance. You can see and control a remote desktop to send files, use keyboard shortcuts, clipboard sync, handle support requests as they come in with text chat built-in, and more....
Hardware Software and services There’s also a Mickey Mouse-inspired stand for the Echo 5 that’s available to preorder right now for $24.99. It will start shipping Oct. 28. Ring’s new home security system, Ring Alarm Pro, is a modest update. The new system starts at $249.99 and begins shipping Nov. 3. The new model includes the ability to double as an Eero Wi-Fi 6 mesh router. Paying for the new $20 monthly Ring Protect Pro plan gets you online protection, 24/7 professional monitoring, and 24/7 internet backup in the event your connection fails at home....
The chip, made with the company’s 4-nanometre EUV node, sports a new GPU called Xclipse based on AMD RDNA 2 architecture, which Samsung said would offer a “console-level” gaming experience in smartphones. According to the South Korean tech giant, Xclipse will offer advanced graphic features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which simulates how light physically behaves in the real world inside the game, and variable rate shading, where shading rate in areas of the game can be lowered to optimise GPU workload....
This phone doesn’t go on sale often, so get it while the deal still lasts. Samsung is offering it unlocked for $299 with an eligible trade-in – or you can apply a special carrier offer from Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T on Samsung’s site and still get it for $299 with a trade. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with 8 or 12GB of RAM storage....
This widescreen, curved monitor is ideal for gamers looking to pick up a bargain ahead of Labor Day – as long as they don’t mind a refurbished model, that is. While curved or traditional, straight monitors are a matter of preference; curved screens can often be easier on the eyes when you need to stay at your desk for long periods of time – such as when working. For gamers, however, curved screens offer more immersion and, when paired with the right audio setup, can completely change the gaming experience....
The companies are deploying a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS)-based network across the campus. Howard worked with IT consultants at WAZ Wireless and eventually decided on hiring Samsung and Amdocs to implement the wireless network. According to Amdocs, CBRS is a mid-band radio frequency spectrum from 3.5GHz to 3.7GHz that delivers fixed wireless service and allegedly offers network operators and organizations “a secure pathway to 5G.” Jahmal Cue, Howard University’s senior network and infrastructure manager, said the deployment was on schedule and supported a variety of use cases on the campus....
The announcements, made at the SAP TechEd conference, are part of a broader rollout for developers. Here’s the breakdown: SAP unveils sustainability platform for companies using plasticSAP, Qualtrics embed employee sentiment, analytics into Concur Travel, Concur ExpenseSAP Q3 2021: RISE program maintains momentum, boosted full year outlookSAP acquires machine learning tech company SwoopTalent
