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Technology has allowed us to create some truly dynamic photographs over the past decade. However, there are dozens of trick shots being invented regularly that enhance our photograph game. Many people are unaware of some of the more popular shots and how to implement them. These shots can truly help your digital marketing campaign and help you captivate your online audiences. Fortunately, we picked three of the best trick shots that we think will end up grabbing some serious attention. Let’s take a look at some of these shots and how to pull them off. Panoramic View Panoramic view mode is a feature that has been built into most cameras. However, many people are unfamiliar with this model and don’t always end up creating the best panoramic shots. You will need to sequence together with a scene in order to get the best shot possible. According to Digital Photography School, lighting is also an incredibly important factor that will help you create a good shot. Structure your shot and slowly pan your camera along the designated path that you have chosen. This will ensure that you create the best shot possible while using the panoramic mode. Motion Timelapse Motion timelapse shots are incredibly popular. Businesses have used these shots to show the progress of a project being built or how nature can change in such a short amount of time. However, there is a method to the madness in order to get the optimal results. According to Rhino Camera Gear, the first step is to create the composition of your shot which means you need foreground or some sort of blurred object in front of the camera aside from the actual view in order to exaggerate the movement of your view. Make sure to use as many frames as possible to ensure that your shot comes out as smooth as it can be. Illusion Photos This method is incredibly simple and can produce some hilarious results. Illusion photos make it seem like the subject is much larger or much smaller than they actually are. For example, you could stand at an angle that makes it seem like you are the size of the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, you could stand far away from the Eiffel Tower and at such an angle that it looks like you are holding it in your hands. This kind of photo works really well if you are near some kind of huge landmark but far away enough that it looks a different size. Experiment with this type of photo style and have fun for the best results. Photography is an incredible storytelling tool. It allows us to show our audiences what we envision in our minds. Fortunately, these trick shots will help you tell the story that you have always wanted to tell. Following these tips will make this possible and will make your Instagram feed the envy of your friends.

The term “smart home” is being thrown around more frequently than ever before as more gadgets and devices enter the consumer market every year, but what makes a home a smart home? What basic gadgets should someone interested in upgrading their house look at? This article will break down the various facets of a smart home so that readers can understand how smart homes came to enjoy such a wide consumer base and what smart gadgets will be a great start to improving the quality of living in the households. Origins of the Term The origin of the term “smart house” dates back to the 1980s when the American Association of Home Builders used it to describe an idealized residence where household tasks are automated by robots. Although technology was still too expensive and slow at that time to make such an ideal home anything but fantasy, the development of faster, consumer-oriented computers in the 1990s began paving the way. As society became more mobile and prices on consumer electronics dropped, a smart home became more of a reality in the early 2000s. Technology such as computer-controlled thermostat systems, automated lights, and security systems became available and affordable to the public. The technology after 2010 has been focused on the integration of various systems into a single app so that household functions can be controlled remotely. Types of Devices Many different types of smart devices are now available to consumers. Here are some basic ones: Smart voice assistants : Smart voice assistants include Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa. Voice assistants allow you to control your smart gadgets through voice command. Smart entertainment : Smart entertainment can include speakers, entertainment systems and gaming systems. Smart security : Smart security systems are probably some of the top-selling smart technology. From smart video cameras to smart door locks to video doorbells, you can check who is on your property from your phone at work. Smart household devices : Smart house devices range from smart vacuum cleaners to smart thermostats to smart microwaves. Integration Integration is one of the main issues when it comes to building up the smart device network of your home. Many companies produce smart devices, so compatibility between the app, the voice assistant and the device itself is a major factor to ensure your smart system works seamlessly. Devices that cannot be synced to other devices or to mobile applications are only working at half their potential. Not all security systems are smart or work with all other systems, so it can be easy to get confused. The easiest way to get started is by first choosing the voice assistant you prefer and then building your smart house system up based on your voice assistant’s compatibility list. Another way is to select the major system you want to integrate, such as a specific brand of home security, and then tailor the remaining gadgets around it. Security Data security and privacy have been large topics recently, especially concerning data usage and app permissions. While smart gadgets can make our lives much simpler, it is also important to understand the power of gadgets that can hear and learn about us. Every time people interact with smart devices, they are sharing information about themselves. Ultimately, how a user shares private data is up to the individual; however, smart device users should read and understand how their data will be shared and used and if there are any optional privacy settings available. For example, both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa have opt-in privacy features that are disabled by default and require manual activation. Convenience The convenience of smart devices can really help free up your time to focus on more important tasks. However, many people can be skeptical about trying new technology. They might assume new technology has a steep learning curve. While some products such as a fu...

In today’s increasingly connected world, it is easier than ever to stay in control while behind the wheel. An impressive array of new automotive technologies can aid the driving process and provide a more seamless and comfortable ride. As technology advances at breakneck speed, it can be challenging to stay on top of the latest gadgets and services. Here are three auto technologies that you can employ to help you to drive better. Dash Cams A dash cam is a compact camera that records footage on the road. According to Intact Insurance, dash cam footage can prove to be invaluable in an insurance dispute. Merely knowing that this video evidence exists encourages people to driver safer. Some of the more advanced dash cams are equipped with additional tools that aid in the driving experience. For example, dual-camera units record what is happening on the road and in the interior of the vehicle. This is especially helpful to parents of teen drivers looking to ensure that their child is practicing safe driving habits. Smartphone Apps According to The Law Office of William W. Hurst, major insurance companies have safe driving programs that track driving habits through smartphone apps. By understanding your driving habits, you can glean information designed to help you to become a better driver. Not only can this potentially save you a significant amount of money on your vehicle insurance premiums, but it can also equip you with the data that you need to improve your skills on the road. Some apps can even monitor the acceleration and braking of the vehicle to maximize fuel efficiency. Active Safety Features According to WhichCar, today’s modern vehicles are equipped with a bevy of active safety features designed to keep you safe on the road with little effort on your part. A few of these features include the blind spot monitoring system, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, cross traffic alert and more. Many of these features rely on sensors embedded in the vehicle to deliver crucial information to the driver and even possibly alert them prior to a potentially dangerous situation. Working together, these features take a lot of the guesswork out of driving. It is not possible to eliminate all the dangers you will encounter on the road. However, with the right technologies in place, you can improve your driving experience and deliver a safe ride. You owe it to yourself and your passengers to check out these features to make sure the ride goes as smoothly as possible.

Virtual reality technology has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. Virtual reality equipment can now create a completely immersive virtual “world” that very closely mimics the real world in different aspects of our lives. This technology has many productive, real-world applications. One of these applications is training. In fact, virtual driver training courses are actually already being implemented. Below we will discuss how virtual reality is being used to train drivers and make the roadways safer. Virtual Reality Drivers Ed Drivers education is a very important step for young drivers. It gives them the experience to navigate the roadways safely and helps them to develop their skills. Virtual reality is a good way to make drivers education more safe and effective. It provides a student with a completely safe, and very realistic, way to practice the skills that make a good driver. This makes them even more prepared when they get out on the real roads. Virtual Reality Training for Truckers The trucking industry is the backbone of this country’s commerce. Good truck drivers who operate their vehicles in a safe manner are extremely important. Accidents and driving violations cost companies money. This is why extensive training is necessary for every truck driver on the road. Virtual driver training courses are actually already being implemented, with promising results. They help new truck drivers to gain a better understanding of what it is like to drive a truck. They also help experienced truck drivers to maintain their skills, especially after a long period without driving. Early Virtual Reality Driving Experience Gives Kids More Time to Practice Since there is no danger to virtual reality driving simulations, kids of all ages can participate. This early experience can help to extensively develop their skills from a young age. In many ways, we learn better while we are young and our brains are developing. Virtual reality has the potential to produce future generations of the safest and best drivers in history. Virtual reality technology has the potential to change the world that we live in. It is already being used to train drivers. It allows drivers to hone their skills in a completely safe, virtual, environment. This increases safety and provides them with much more time to gain experience. The trucking industry stands to profit, and already is, from the advantages of virtual reality driver education. As this technology is more widely used, our roadways will become a safer place for everyone.

Uber ratings aren’t only important for drivers to determine if they can continue using the ride-hailing service. Riders with low ratings could soon be banned from using the ride-hailing service, Uber announced in a blog post Tuesday, which outlines refreshed guidelines. “Riders may lose access to Uber if they develop a significantly below average rating,” said Kate Parker, Uber’s head of safety brand and initiatives, in the post. “Riders will receive tips on how to improve their ratings, such as encouraging polite behavior, avoiding leaving trash in the vehicle and avoiding requests for drivers to exceed the speed limit.” He also said, riders will have several opportunities to improve their rating before losing complete access to the service. Not many riders are expected to see their accounts deactivated, Parker said, noting drivers have long been expected to meet a minimum rating threshold, which can vary from city to city. “Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,” Parker said. “While we expect only a small number of riders to ultimately be impacted by ratings-based deactivations, it’s the right thing to do.” Riders will also have to confirm they understand the updated community guidelines or they risk losing access. According to Uber, a rider needs to take five trips before getting a rider rating. To see your ratings, open the app and touch the menu option. Your rider rating is the number displayed under your name, Uber explains on its website. “The rating system works to make sure that the most respectful riders and drivers are using Uber,” the website explains. “Ratings are always reported as averages, and neither riders nor drivers will see the individual rating left for a particular trip.” Uber also recently launched a new ‘Quiet Mode’ option for premium Uber riders to allow them to specify what level of conversation they’d like with their drivers during their rides. The options on the app are “quiet preferred” or “happy to chat.”

A class action suit has been filed that accuses Apple’s two-factor authentication of being too disruptive to users, taking too much time out of a user’s day when it is needed, and abusive since it can’t be rolled back to a less safe login method after 14 days. The suit, filed by Jay Brodsky in California alleges that Apple doesn’t get user consent to enable two-factor authentication. Furthermore, once enabled, two-factor authentication “imposes an extraneous logging in procedure that requires a user to both remember password; and have access to a trusted device or trusted phone number” when a device is enabled. Filing paperwork associated with the suit also alleges that harm is being done, and potential class members “have been and continue to suffer harm” including economic losses, based on a waste of personal time for an extended login process that has become a multiple-step process. The filer alleges that a software update enabled two factor authentication on or around September 2015. However, neither macOS El Capitan nor iOS 9 released in the timeframe put forth by the filer mandated two-factor authentication, nor implemented it without an explicit and multiple-step opt-in procedure requiring the user to consent. It is required to take advantage of some of Apple’s services, like Home Sharing and HomeKit Hubs, however. Brodsky alleges that the email that Apple sends after two-factor authentication is enabled is insufficient to warn the user that the setting is irrevocable. The filing calls a link in an email to a page to reset the configuration “unobtrusive” but does not specify what would have been sufficiently noticeable in a three-paragraph email. First, Plaintiff has to enter his selected password on the device he is interested in logging in. Second, Plaintiff has to enter password on another trusted device to login. Third, optionally, Plaintiff has to select a Trust or Don’t Trust pop-up message response. Fourth, Plaintiff then has to wait to receive a six-digit verification code on that second device that is sent by an Apple Server on the internet. Finally, Plaintiff has to input the received six-digit verification code on the first device he is trying to log into. Each login process takes an additional estimated 2-5 or more minutes with 2FA.” AppleInsider hasn’t been randomly presented with any two-factor authentications on Saturday even following OS updates to an iPhone XS Max, an iPhone X, and two sixth-generation iPads, but was able to force the issue on a new device. The process took 22 seconds in total to accomplish. The filer believes that Apple has interfered with the use of the device with the “extraneous login process through two-factor authentication” that has been “imposed” on the class. The time it takes to execute the extra login data is said to be “continuous, systematic and ongoing” and Apple has “caused injury to Plaintiff and Class Members’ rights to choose the level of security for Plaintiff and Class Member owned devices.” The suit is demanding injunctive relief, fines and penalties assessed on Apple in accordance with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and is seeking “all funds, revenues, and benefits” that Apple has “unjustly received” from the action, but what precisely that entails isn’t listed in the filing documents. The filer is also asserting that Apple is violating California’s Invasion of Privacy act, but how that applies also isn’t immediately clear.

Recent days have seen the simmering tension between Apple and Facebook reach an unprecedented level, after months of back-and-forth sniping, veiled potshots and a cold war between the two tech titans that suddenly became quasi-hot. The CEOs of both companies have taken shots at the other via public remarks before, but this week saw something remarkable — Apple blocked Facebook’s ability to work on beta versions of Facebook iOS apps internally as punishment for the creepy app you may have heard about that Facebook installed on some people’s phones to monitor everything they do. Apple has since restored Facebook’s enterprise developer certificates, which returns things to the status quo, but it does raise a question. If this was a warning shot of sorts from the iPhone maker, what would happen if its pro-privacy CEO ever decides … that’s it. A line has been crossed, and Facebook definitely needs to be banned from the App Store now. What then? It’s not that far-fetched of a reality, and we actually have a good idea of what might happen next if Apple ever decides to go down that road. First and foremost, “Apple couldn’t simply ban all of Facebook with a button click,” The Verge notes in a new piece on the brouhaha. “It would have to ban every developer account that spans Facebook’s app portfolio, which means banning the accounts for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook itself, among those for other, smaller apps. That would be an unusual move, too, since Apple typically blocks developers on a per-app basis, rather than as a full account, iOS developer Phill Farrugia tells The Verge.” Another thing important to remember right off the bat — yes, it would sting, but Facebook would keep trucking along. Android phones, of course, wouldn’t be affected by Apple’s action. Yes, the OS is more popular internationally, but it’s worth bringing up because it’s also easy to forget that of Facebook’s 2.3 billion users, the US is less than one-tenth of that total. Among specific steps Facebook could take in the wake of an App Store ban, iOS developer Kiran Panesar tells The Verge the social network could encourage iOS users to switch to the mobile web version of the app. However, it wouldn’t be as fast or as smooth a user experience. The push notifications would also work different. And Facebook would have to rethink some things entirely, given the fact that with Instagram’s mobile web experience, for example, you can’t upload new posts through it. Facebook itself discloses to its investors that there’s always a small chance of something like this happening. Public companies are required to spell out risk factors in various documentation for investors, and in a recent SEC filing, Facebook noted that any changes “in our relationships with mobile operating system partners … could adversely affect the usage of Facebook.” All of which is to say — Facebook has most definitely thought about this happening. We should reiterate that this is nowhere near a likely scenario, but it’s still interesting to think about what could happen if things ever get to that point. Per The Verge: “Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other Facebook properties have been among the top free App Store apps for years. Analysts estimate that they’re also among the most used apps on peoples’ phones, too. Apple would have to be okay with not only angering Facebook, but also disrupting its users’ lives. Without popular apps, the iPhone doesn’t do nearly as much … Apple may not like Facebook, but it’s reliant on the rival tech giant, too.”

Google Maps may be Google’s most popular navigation app out there, but the company has a similar app that’s even better for some people, especially frequent drivers. That’s Waze, an app that Google acquired a few years ago, and it does navigation a little differently than Google Maps and other rivals. Waze packs in crowd-sourced incident reports that’ll tell drivers about the state of the road ahead. Whether it’s accidents, heavy traffic, or police, the app will notify you while you’re driving to your destination, and it’ll even suggest better routes based on this information. We’ve heard a few times already, that Google is working on bringing incidents reports to Google Maps. And now it turns out that another one of Waze’s best features may be already available to some Google Maps users. Not only does Google Maps display speed limits on the navigation screen, per Android Police, as is the case for Waze and other navigation apps, but it’ll also alert you to upcoming speed traps. Needless to say, that’s a huge deal. The following screenshots show the new speed limit icon displayed in the lower left corner of the navigation screen: Waze users are already familiar with speed trap reports, so they’ll know what to expect on Google Maps. The same Android Police reports that speed trap icons have already been spotted inside Google Maps, right alongside voice warnings. As you can see in the screenshot above, speed cameras are identified on the screen, and an audio notification will alert drivers to their presence while they’re on the road. There’s no telling when the feature will roll out to all Google Maps users. For the time being, it’s only available in specific locations in the US. While you wait for it to arrive, you can always get the Waze app from App Store or Google Play to use in the meantime.

In the latest episode of the Apple v Qualcomm battle, the Cupertino-based company’s COO, Jeff Williams, said the chipmaker refused to supply modems for the new iPhones – a move that could drastically affect the network performance of the upcoming range of Apple’s handsets. As per CNET’s report, the Apple exec said this during the US Federal Trade Commission’s trial against Qualcomm on Monday. Qualcomm is still providing chips for the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. But the chipmaker has allegedly refused to provide components for Apple’s latest iPhones, since the latter sued Qualcomm for $1 billion over shady business practices. Speaking at the US Federal Trade Commission’s trial against Qualcomm on Monday, Williams added that Qualcomm‘s royalty fee of $7.50 per iPhone is too high – it’s five times more than what the company intended to pay. Apple has traditionally sourced components from multiple suppliers. And the company intended to continue that trend last year as well. “The strategy was to dual-source in 2018 as well. We were working toward doing that with Qualcomm, but in the end, they would not support us or sell us chips,” Williams said. This tiff with Qualcomm might also impact Apple’s plans of launching a 5G-enabled phone. Many major phone makers like Samsung and LG have already revealed their plans to 5G-enabled devices this year using Qualcomm’s X50 modem. Meanwhile, Apple will have to wait for Intel to release its 5G chips, and this could delay the company’s 5G-ready iPhone. Notably, Intel is likely to release its 5G chips in 2020. It remains to be seen what this will spell for the next iPhone. A bunch of tests from four months ago have shown that Intel modems are considerably slower than those from Qualcomm. Hopefully, Intel and Apple will be able to get their act together so the Qualcomm issue becomes a moot point.

Sometime late last year I realized that I wanted my ordinary bathroom mirror to be more like the future we were promised in the movies. There doesn’t seem to be anyone selling the product I was looking for. The individual parts, however, were fairly easy to get. A number of people have done similar custom builds recently, but I had something different in mind. So I ordered myself a two-way mirror, a display panel and controller board, plus a bunch of components and arts & crafts supplies. In reality there was quite a bit of experimentation and some dead ends before I got to this set of parts, but let’s have a look at the finished — yet by no means final—result: Welcome to my bathroom. Please excuse the carefully arranged mess around the medicine cabinet and its pristine mirror surface. To the right of where my face would be we have the time and date. To the left is the current weather and a 24-hour forecast. Below are some recent news headlines. Here’s a close-up of that area: Unless the weather is cloudy, there will be a little color in the UI, but for the most part the text and icons are monochrome to prevent them from being too distracting. The code behind this UI uses some simple Android APIs (e.g. this one is neat) plus Forecast for the weather and the Associated Press for news. Other concepts I’m playing with are traffic, reminders, and essentially anything that has a Google Now card. The idea is that you don’t need to interact with this UI. Instead, it updates automatically and there’s an open-ended voice search interface for anything else. The display is only a couple of millimeters thin and embedded in a layer between the two-way mirror glass and the door of the medicine cabinet. That way it looks very clean and I can keep using all the shelf space inside. Here’s the open door at an angle and viewed edge-on: This prototype is still a work in progress and I haven’t spent much time on the software yet. The UI above is only a few hundred lines of code and I’m experimenting with different devices to run it—initially Chromecast, then Nexus Player, and most recently Fire TV Stick. That means until I settle on a platform and clean up the electronics it does look a little bit messy when you peek inside: And that’s where I am with this project so far. Looking forward to realizing some of the remaining ideas. Maybe I’ll post a more detailed making-of with the pictures I took during the build.

In a separate post, also now removed from his blog, Lau shared the link to an article on Hypebeast, Hong Kong-based streetwear website, about an Italian court ruling against Supreme in its counterfeiting case against Supreme Italia and Supreme Spain, and urged people with questions to read it for reference. The collaboration caused an uproar among Chinese internet users, with many calling it a joke. “How shameless, it’s disgrace to all Chinese people,” says one comment. “This shows Samsung’s attitude towards intellectual property,” says another. A lax attitude to intellectual property is at the heart of America’s grievances in the US-China trade war – although Samsung is a Korean company. This isn’t the first time that fake Supreme products have roused ire in China. Group-buying bargain app Pinduoduo found itself in hot water earlier in the year just after an IPO, following allegations that the platform was brazenly selling fakes – including “Supreme” shoes and tees.

Burger King is offering customers a Whopper for just a penny. There’s just one catch: you have to order it from a McDonald’s location near you. The burger chain is taking a stab at its biggest competition this month by offering discounted burgers to anyone who places their order from their rival’s parking lot. Orders have to be placed from Burger King’s mobile app. The app will drop the price of that sandwich down to a penny as long as your phone’s GPS indicates you’re placing the order within 600 feet of a McDonald’s restaurant. Burger King tweeted: how do you order a Whopper sandwich for a penny “at” McDonald’s? here’s how. #WhopperDetour. The promotion runs from December 6th until December 12th. While Burger King suggests that you might want to place that rival sandwich order in the face of a McDonald’s employee, the chain also says it wants customers to place their order in a way that’s respectful to McDonald’s employees and customers. From 600 feet away, that shouldn’t be too difficult, right? Well, apparently it is… who wants to drive from one location to another just for 1 Whopper Sandwich? if this sounds like you, you’re in luck. If you didn’t know already, you can trick the Burger King App into thinking you’re at a McDonald’s location… while in reality, you’re in your local Burger King parking lot. How Do You Do This? You download an app… yep, it’s that simple. All you have to do is take a minute or two to download a GPS Mock Location App. Sorry, IOS pals… you gotta find your own way… but if you’ve got an Android device, you’re in luck… here’s how to do it. • Go to your phone Settings • Go into “Developer Options” (scroll down all the way) • Enter the location of your nearest McDonald’s or Move the Pin • Press the Green Button to enable the GPS Mock. All you have to do now is, go into the Burger King app (download it here) and follow the in-app instructions. If you don’t see the option for “Developer Options” follow these instructions to show it as it is hidden from the start. • Go into your phone Settings • Go back to the main settings page • The option will be shown now. Now while this small “hack” does work… it does take out the fun of the beginning point, which is to throw some shade at McD’s. If you end up trying it out and are successful at it, make sure to let us know by tweeting at us (@officialdapulse) or commenting below. Don’t forget to share this “hack” with your friends and family!

Jeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages to people’s doorsteps by now. Amazon customers are still waiting. And it’s unclear when, if ever, this particular order by the company’s founder and CEO will arrive. Bezos made billions of dollars by transforming the retail sector. But overcoming the regulatory hurdles and safety issues posed by drones appears to be a challenge even for the world’s wealthiest man. The result is a blown deadline on his claim to CBS’ “60 Minutes” in December 2013 that drones would be making deliveries within five years. The day may not be far off when drones will carry medicine to people in rural or remote areas, but the marketing hype around instant delivery of consumer goods looks more and more like just that — hype. Drones have a short battery life, and privacy concerns can be a hindrance, too. “I don’t think you will see delivery of burritos or diapers in the suburbs,” says drone analyst Colin Snow. Drone usage has grown rapidly in some industries, but mostly outside the retail sector and direct interaction with consumers. The government estimates that about 110,000 commercial drones are operating in U.S. airspace, and the number is expected to soar to about 450,000 in 2022. They are being used in rural areas for mining and agriculture, for inspecting power lines and pipelines, and for surveying. Amazon says it is still pushing ahead with plans to use drones for quick deliveries, though the company is staying away from fixed timelines. “We are committed to making our goal of delivering packages by drones in 30 minutes or less a reality,” says Amazon spokeswoman Kristen Kish. The Seattle-based online retail giant says it has drone development centers in the United States, Austria, France, Israel and the United Kingdom. Delivery companies have been testing the use of drones to deliver emergency supplies and to cover ground quickly in less populated areas. By contrast, package deliveries would be concentrated in office parks and neighborhoods where there are bigger issues around safety and privacy. In May, the Trump administration approved a three-year program for private companies and local government agencies to test drones for deliveries, inspections and other tasks. But pilot programs by major delivery companies suggest few Americans will be greeted by package-bearing drones any time soon. United Parcel Service tested launching a drone from a delivery truck that was covering a rural route in Florida. DHL Express, the German delivery company, tested the use of drones to deliver medicine from Tanzania to an island in Lake Victoria. Frank Appel, the CEO of DHL’s parent company, Deutsche Post AG, said “over the next couple of years” drones will remain a niche vehicle and not widely used. He said a big obstacle is battery life. “If you have to recharge them every other hour, then you need so many drones and you have to orchestrate that. So good luck with that,” he told The Associated Press. Appel said human couriers have another big advantage over drones: They know where customers live and which doorbell to ring. “To program that in IT is not that easy and not cheap,” he said. Analysts say it will take years for the Federal Aviation Administration to write all the rules to allow widespread drone deliveries. Snow, the CEO of Skylogic Research, says a rule permitting operators to fly drones beyond their line of sight — so critical to deliveries — is at least 10 years away. A method will be needed to let law enforcement identify drones flying over people — federal officials are worried about their use by terrorists. While the rules are being written, companies will rely on waivers from the FAA to keep experimenting and running small-scale pilot programs. “People like DHL and the rest of them (will say), ‘Hey, we can deliver via drone this parcel package to this island,’ but that’s not the original vision that Amazon presented,” Snow says. There is a long lis...

The company’s location on California & Battery street will be opening its doors for the first time at 7AM this morning, with quick bites, some grocery items and meal kits available for shoppers interested in buying things without going through a checkout line. 300 California Street, San Francisco, CA Store Hours: 7am – 9pm, Monday – Friday Square Footage: 2,300 square feet In addition to the Amazon Go store opening later this morning, the company has also announced that they’ll be opening a 1,750 square foot location in San Francisco at Post & Kearny street in December 98 Post Street, San Francisco, CA Amazon seems to be focusing its first SF openings in the Financial District here where there’s often a lot more foot traffic around lunchtime than in more startup office-heavy areas around SoMa where a lot of employees seem to stick around for catered lunches. The post Amazon Go is coming to the Bay Area appeared first on DAPULSE.

Books are humanities go-to resource for “a good read”. Ebooks and E-readers will soon take over as the world’s new literary vessels. The diversity and accessibility of them resound in volume. They are much more dynamic than their traditional hardcover and paperback counterparts. When attempting to read any online content you may sometimes notice a message under the article. It usually gives you an estimate of how long it takes to read the article. Grammar, readability, and length determine these statistics. Data offers statistical insight as well. The analytics can grant developers permissions that find learning patterns and consumer tendencies among various devices. The concept is similar to online shopping search history. We've all noticed pop up ads recommending random items. One may realize these are items related to those from previous searches. This is eerily unnerving and may leave you questioning your privacy. However, utilizing this process for educational data mining would be more beneficial. Synchronous Learning is an innovative new way of using many devices across a shared network Classrooms are able to engage all at once. Students are not separated nor are their subjects being differentiated. Simply put, with synchronous learning everyone is on the same page. A shared connection allows everyone to use the same resources. Presentations are presented, and everyone has their own personal reading view. Stats are gathered, and patterns are established. By sharing data students and instructors can assist developers with the continuation of innovation. "Clicks" are what should be used most. With the exception of voice commands, clicking is the only way to access any digital content. Clicks can help determine what students tend to access most (educational wise). Developers can learn what websites students are familiar with. They may discover students use most common websites for educational engagement. Or perhaps, discover the constant usage of outdated or malicious websites. This could help determine the source of many data breaches. Many students are often reluctant to share their resources with peers. This leads to the subtle extension of beneficial platforms by students. Although, little is known about them other than the convenience they offer "cunning students". More specific data mining could be that of preparation and editing. What platforms do student's use for grammar? Are student's relying solely on Google? Do they properly use Microsoft Office's built-in grammatical checker and synonym finding feature? Are the institutions personally integrated platforms being used or are students confident in something else? The use of data can help to realize these things. Furthermore many pieces of data can be grouped into subcategories. E-books are much more dynamic than traditional ones. Rather than flipping through pages, a single tap can take you to the glossary or any specific chapter for that matter. The use of keywords allows one to navigate through the text. These things can be used to determine what kind of learner one is. Or rather, they can be used to point out what aspects most people tend to be captured by. For example, those who need pictures and illustrations are deemed"Visual Learners". Think of someone who learns only by dabbling in and out of certain resources. Statistics may show these people are "Skim" learners because they only need a narrow amount of substantive material to gain competency. Instructors can use data as a means to further minimize plagiarism and deception. A shared network and traffic can track whether students are paying attention to the lesson or surfing the web anonymously. In addition, proctors can monitor the amount of time students actually spent reading course material. This would deter those who work so hard to apply themselves when others only apply a pasted copy. Apple Inc. has implemented features such as fingerprint and facial recognition. Front facing camera can ...

Cellphones are so expensive these days that one little accident can be devastating. We rely on them for everything from messaging, to social media interactions, audio, and video calls, and recording personal information. You should consider phone insurance if the monthly cost is significantly lower than the price to replace your phone. If you don't have insurance or the $600-$800 to spend on a new phone, you do have options. Repair Your Phone Yourself If your issue is simple such as a shattered screen or a broken camera, it is likely you can repair it yourself. Most manufacturers make it easy for you to be able to open your phone. It's important to note, if you try to fix your phone, your warranty may be void, and it will also be harder to sell in the future. Reference: iFixit Trade-in/Sell Your Broken Phone Getting a replacement phone will cost you a decent amount of money. Even though your phone is broken, you can still shave money off of a new phone. If your phone is easily fixable, but you don't want to go through the trouble, many re-sale companies will pay you up to $200. Find A Repair Place Depending on the severity of the damage, a local phone repair shop can fix your phone, tablet, or other devices in less than an hour. Most broken cell phone screens cost as little as $100 to replace. Many repair shops offer mobile services where they will come to your work or anywhere so you can continue with your daily life. They can fix practically any damage to your phone including a missing volume button, cracked screen, or technical problem. Reference: Puls Technologies Extracting Data When a cellphone breaks or is damaged, you are probably worried about recovering your data. Data recovery can get information even from destroyed devices. There are several smartphone recovery software programs created to help you do just that. A data recovery program can extract data from broken phones and backup files. Just turn your device on 'Trust' and download the desired software. Scan the device and restore or save the data to your desktop or laptop computer. If you aren't computer savvy, you can hire a 3-rd party service to do it for you. Many reputable data recovery businesses have a mobile recovery division that specializes in recovering important information from physically damaged and logically damaged mobile devices and their storage media. Reference: Utah Data Recovery Make sure to check out our “Technology Archive” to stay up-to-date with technology news and updates! The post What to Do If You've Busted Your Phone appeared first on DAPULSE.

Sony is jumping on the nostalgia bandwagon by releasing the ‘PlayStation Classic,’ A mini version of the original console preloaded with 20 classic titles. The classic is 45% smaller than the original version, but it’ll come with 2 controllers. Preloaded games will include ‘Final Fantasy VII,’ ‘Tekken 3.’ and ‘Ridge Racer Type 4,’ But more games are expected to be announced at a later date. Sony is following the likes of Nintendo and Sega which have also released retro versions of their original consoles. The PlayStation Classic launches on December 3, 2018, and is expected to cost $99.99 The post Sony is bringing back the original PlayStation appeared first on DAPULSE.

Apple’s special announcement events are always highly anticipated. Slews of leaks and predictions about the next products and updates hitting Apple stores and retailers all over the world are either confirmed or sent packing for the next round of rumors. Regardless, the crown jewel of the event is CEO Tim Cook’s keynote address, generally about the most significant product launches and enhancements. The crowd—and, of course, the internet— waits with baited breath to see what he has to say after the opening film kicks off the festivities. This year, Cook had a little trick up his sleeve, sending what appeared to be a DM into the Twittersphere less than eight minutes before the keynote was scheduled to start. Useful to remember that even the best companies are run by humans, we all scramble sometimes. Tim Cook tweet (meant to be DM) ~8 minutes before the Apple Keynote kicks off: pic.twitter.com/NBsgBBoSNq — Ryan Delk (@delk) September 12, 2018 Was Cook referring to a new next-generation Apple product? Maybe an iOS update that would change the world? In actuality, the subject of the “accidental” tweet Cook sent was referring to the clicker for his presentation, the technological foil of this year’s keynote film. Produced in-house by Apple, the three-minute opening is beautifully shot, sprawling, epic and rips a page right out of Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible playbook, sans helicopter. Zooming into Apple’s expansive Cupertino headquarters, we see that there are less than three minutes to showtime. We are also introduced to the hero, Alison, who begins a full-on sprint with a metal suitcase under her arm. Making her way through the cavernous HQ, she’s on a mission that may, in fact, turn out to be impossible were it not for her fortitude, athleticism and the help of a few Apple gadgets. At certain points in the film, it looks like straight-up parkour as Alison frantically makes her way from the far end of campus to the Steve Jobs theater. Of course, in true Mission Impossible style, there are a few quick, funny asides, including a cameo by Apple’s vp of technology Kevin Lynch, who teleports himself from the cafe (not quite a technology Apple has launched yet, but who knows?). Siri attempts to guide our hero in the right direction, but the signature lake in the middle of campus is a shortcut and in the way. It’s not a problem, though, as Alison sprints through the water. As she enters the theater, the briefcase slides out of her hands into a waiting elevator. After catching up with it, her badge doesn’t work to open the door backstage—yet Lynch appears via teleport and saves the day. It’s a good payoff as Cook, who himself is a pretty decent actor, calmly approaches the case to reveal the needed clicker, leaving Alison out of breath and filled with disbelief that she went through all of that for one of the simplest pieces of tech around. After watching, it’s easy to get the joke since the “Where’s the clicker?” gag has been done plenty of times before. But what’s neat about the film is that it provides a sneak peek into the monstrous Apple campus, a place that most won’t see in person. The post Watch the September Keynote 2018 — Opening Film — Apple appeared first on DAPULSE.

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Apple has announced its next generation of iPhones, and one of them is by far the biggest iPhone yet. The two new models are called the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. They look almost identical to their predecessor, but there are two immediate differences: for one, they’re both available in gold, unlike last year; and more importantly, the XS Max is huge. It’s not just the biggest iPhone ever, it’s one of the biggest phones out there, period. In addition to the iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple also announced a lower-cost model that splits the difference in size, called the iPhone XR. You can read more about that in our other article — we’re going to focus on Apple’s two new flagships, the XS and XS Max, below. As with other -S years, this year’s iPhones are mostly defined by spec upgrades. That includes a display with better dynamic range, wider stereo sound from the speakers, and speed increases to Face ID. Water resistance has been improved on both models. And the processor is getting a big boost as well, using Apple’s newly unveiled A12 Bionic processor, a six-core chip that’s among the first in the industry to use a 7nm process. Tim Cook called the devices “by far the most advanced iPhone we have ever created.” But the real news this year is the introduction of the “Max” model, which has a huge 6.5-inch screen. That’s far bigger than the iPhone 8 Plus (5.5 inches) and bigger even than the Galaxy Note 9 (6.4 inches). It’s not as though Apple is jumping into unprecedented territory here, but it is leaping into a size class that, even in a world of large phones, is still considered fairly large. It’s an admission that large phones will continue to rule. And while it may have taken Apple a bit too long to catch on in years past, it’s happily jumping into the six-plus-inch fray as phones get ever larger. Because the iPhone XS and XS Max have a wider screen ratio than the traditional iPhone, neither phone will be quite as big as it sounds. The iPhone XS, for instance, which has the same 5.8-inch screen size as the iPhone X, is actually smaller than the 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus. The XS Max is definitively larger than the other iPhones that came before it, but keep in mind that its extra screen size will come more from height than from additional width. That means it shouldn’t be much harder to hold than any Plus-sized iPhone. Apple also says that the XS and XS Max feature an all-new camera system, though the specs seem largely the same on a high level. The wide angle and telephoto rear cameras both still have 12-megapixel sensors with optical image stabilization; but the wide-angle camera now uses a new sensor with larger pixels, and the telephoto includes a wider aperture, so both cameras should do better in low light. The selfie camera on the front is supposed to be faster as well, but aperture and megapixel count haven’t changed. The bigger upgrade may be to the way these cameras take photos. Apple is introducing a new method called “Smart HDR” that sounds very similar to what Google does with the Pixel — it takes many photos and stitches them together into one properly captured image. That’s not altogether different than the HDR methods that Apple has used in the past, but this year’s sounds like it’s just doing more of all that. Which, if it works, is great. And for Google, it definitely works. Apple is also adding more options to its cameras’ portrait mode, which automatically isolates a subject and blurs out the background. You can now fine-tune those photos, even more, adjusting exactly how blurred the background is, which could let you make the effect a bit subtler. There’s another new feature that many people won’t notice, but could be make-or-break for buyers in some countries: dual SIM support. Both phones will support the use of two phone numbers and data plans, using a single physical SIM card and Apple’s integrated e-SIM. That means carriers will need to add support for the e-SIM in order for this to work (and many ha...

Apple has officially announced the iPhone XR, a new model that features a notched 6.1-inch LCD display and Apple’s Face ID system, similar to last year’s iPhone X. The new iPhone XR is a pretty significant upgrade for Apple, making the iPhone X’s design and features standard across the company’s latest line of phones. Apple is calling the 6.1-inch screen a “Liquid Retina” display, which offers a 1792 x 828 resolution at 326 PPI. That said, while the XR may look like a larger iPhone XS, there are a few compromises — the frame is aluminum, not stainless steel. There is IP67 water and dust protection, instead of the improved IP68 rating on the iPhone XS, and the screen is LCD, not OLED. There’s also no 3D Touch — instead, Apple is offering a new Haptic touch system, that offers similar feedback to the buttonless MacBook Pro trackpad. The iPhone XR features Apple’s latest A12 Bionic processor, just like the iPhone XS and XS Max — which Apple says offers improved speeds and performance over last year’s model, particularly for Apple’s “Neural Engine” AI processing. Despite its larger size, the iPhone XR features only a single rear camera, similar to the iPhone 8. The camera is a single 12-megapixel wide-angle camera — the same wide-angle camera as the XS. The single-camera does offer portrait mode, combining hardware and software to create the blurred background effect. As for the front-facing camera, it’s gotten an upgrade to Apple’s TrueDepth system from the iPhone XS, with a 7-megapixel sensor that allows for Face ID as well as features like portrait mode selfies, Animoji, and Memoji. It’s the same improved system as featured on the XS, with faster Face ID unlocking. On the battery life front, Apple is promising up to an hour and a half longer battery than the iPhone 8 Plus. The XR also will come in a variety of colors, with black, white, blue, coral, yellow, and red options available for the widest selection of chromatic choice since the iPhone 5C. But while the iPhone XR may feel like a less flashy version of the iPhone XS, it does come at a significant advantage: a much lower price. The iPhone XR starts at $749 for a 64GB model, with 128GB and 256GB models also available. Preorders will start on October 19th for the XR, which will ship a week later on October 26th. Click to view slideshow. The post iPhone XR announced with a notched display and Face ID appeared first on DAPULSE.

Apple is unveiling its Apple Watch Series 4 line of smartwatches today. It’s the first major design overhaul of the Watch since its debut more than three years ago, and the changes are immediately obvious. The Watch’s screen now goes nearly edge to edge, thanks to a larger display with rounded edges. There are now two new sizes, 40mm and 44mm, and the larger display, which is 30 percent bigger, lets watchOS 5 show more information through Apple’s built-in app complications. Apple is also overhauling the hardware inside its Apple Watch, including a new built-in EKG scanner. Apple is using a new dual-core 64-bit S4 processor, custom designed by the company’s silicon team to improve performance. Apple claims performance will be two times better than previous models. Other hardware improvements include an updated accelerometer and gyroscope. This new hardware allows Apple Watch Series 4 to detect falls and automatically trigger a call to emergency services if you’re immobile for a minute after the fall. Apple Watch Series 4 will also screen heart rhythm for irregularities that appear to be atrial fibrillation, but the real new feature is the ability to take an electrocardiogram (EKG). Apple’s latest Watch will be the first EKG product offered over the counter directly to consumers, and you simply open an app and put your finger on the digital crown to trigger the EKG. Apple has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US to allow its Watch to be used as a medical device. Apple has also updated every part of the watchOS UI so it’s redesigned to take advantage of the bigger display and show more information in apps like photos, maps, and calendar. There’s even a new watch face with eight complications, and other faces that interact with the display. While the display is larger, the overall volume is less than the Series 3 model, and it’s thinner than the previous generation, too. The digital crown has been overhauled so it now includes haptic feedback, and the LTE red dot indicator is now a ring. Apple has also improved the speaker on the Apple Watch Series 4 so it’s now louder thanks to a redesign. The rear of the watch is now black ceramic with sapphire crystal. While this is clearly a major redesign of the Apple Watch, Apple has not changed the battery life of the device. It will remain at up to 18 hours of battery life per day, which in regular practice should last for two days of average use. All existing bands will work on the Apple Watch Series 4, and there are new stainless and gold stainless finishes available. Apple will make the Apple Watch Series 4 available to pre-order on Friday, and it will ship on September 21st, priced from $399 for the GPS version and $499 for the GPS + LTE models. Apple is also continuing to sell the Apple Watch Series 3 priced from $279. Click to view slideshow. The post Apple unveils Watch Series 4 appeared first on DAPULSE.

Instagram just released a layout update to its beta test group. The very obvious change which is sure to cause a backlash from the Instagram community is the placement of the ‘profile’ and ‘messages’ icon which were replaced with each other on the app. For now getting to your messages will now be a simple click on the main action bar at the bottom of the screen. Click to view slideshow. The post Instagram releases beta layout update appeared first on DAPULSE.