as Frasier actor says they won’t return for reboot due to ‘gut feeling’ By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-09T19:57:00+00:00 ‘I’m not sure that I want to revisit that,’ original cast member said Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
as George RR Martin teases potential new Game of Thrones project with Maisie Williams By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-13T05:42:14+00:00 Williams played Arya Stark in Game of Thrones for eight seasons Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
as Sarah Greene: ‘I’ve been on male-heavy film sets – they’re not as safe as Bad Sisters’ By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-13T06:00:00+00:00 The Irish actor, who won our hearts as Connell’s mum Lorraine in ‘Normal People’, is back as Bibi Garvey in Sharon Horgan’s pitch-black comic caper ‘Bad Sisters’. She tells Ellie Harrison about misogyny on certain sets, why authenticity casting can close doors, and why these days a part has to be really good for her to say yes Full Article Features TV & Radio Culture
as Trump to name former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:21 -0500 In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Huckabee, a loyalist and former Republican governor, to serve in the key post as ambassador to Israel. Full Article
as A Frank Assessment of Israel's Goals in Gaza From the Former Defense Minister By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:46:52 -0500 Israel's Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had "eroded" between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can still achieve in Gaza. We hear what was said. Full Article
as Ask Ash: Sex therapist answers tough reader questions By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:16:53 +0000 I’ve been with my partner for three years and our sex life has suddenly died. Is it normal and how long should I go before I start questioning it? If sex ... The post Ask Ash: Sex therapist answers tough reader questions appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living Life + Style LUXE sex therapy
as LGBTI people can get a free breast screen with BreastScreen Victoria By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:06:43 +0000 This Thursday and Saturday, BreastScreen Victoria is providing free LGBTI specific mammogram sessions to women and trans and gender diverse people over the age of 40, as part of their ... The post LGBTI people can get a free breast screen with BreastScreen Victoria appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living Life + Style News Victorian News Ashleigh Sternes Australia bisexual bourke street Breast Cancer breast screen breast screening breastscreen victoria David Jones David Jones Women's Store gay Gender gender diverse Intersex lesbian LGBTI mammogram Medicare Medicare card melbourne rainbow health victoria Rainbow Rose Rainbow tick Rainbow Tick Accreditation Rose Clinic sexuality star observer trans transgender Twitter Vicki Pridemore
as Your Guide To Enjoying Transmasculine Sex By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:40:01 +0000 I could be biased, but sex with transmasculine people is fantastic. A warning up front: this article is not safe for work, unless it’s your very first day at the ... The post Your Guide To Enjoying Transmasculine Sex appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Healthy Living Life Life + Style News Bottom clitoris Consent intimacy non-binary Penis sex Trans Sex transmasculine Transmasculine sex Vagina
as Navigating Non-Binary Fashion In A Binary World By www.starobserver.com.au Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:11:57 +0000 Given all the contradictory expectations we have for clothes, it’s easy to get your kickers in a twist, but finding the right clothes as a non-binary person challenges those expectations. ... The post Navigating Non-Binary Fashion In A Binary World appeared first on Star Observer. Full Article Community-opinion Healthy Living News Opinion expression fasion identity non-binary queer fashion
as Move aside, moose — a new study has found the most distinct animals in Canada By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT When we think of Canadian animals, the moose or beaver probably come to mind first — but according to a new study, the most distinct animals in Canada are creatures like the spiny softshell turtle and the mudpuppy, which both embody more than 150 million years of evolution. Full Article News/Science
as Volcanic eruption in Indonesia leaves at least 10 people dead By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:15:19 EST Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. Full Article News/World
as Mystery of blobs washing up on Newfoundland's beaches solved, as scientists pinpoint chemical By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST Throughout the fall, unusual white blobs have been washing ashore on beaches in eastern Newfoundland. A Memorial University chemist says the substance is a type of pollution that shouldn't have been in the ocean in the first place. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
as 'We basically lost everything': Bats force Sask. family to abandon house By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Rachelle and Kelly Swan bought their house in Spiritwood two years ago. They gave up their keys to the bank voluntarily in May, closing the door on the bat-infested house. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
as Those strange clouds over Vancouver are called 'asperitas,' and they are very rare By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:15:28 EST The rare type of cloud, whose name is Latin for "roughness," was first observed in 2006 by an amateur cloudspotter in Iowa. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
as What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded? By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:25:02 -0400 Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time? Full Article
as Ascaris Lumbricoides: The Stomach Worm Nobody Wants By science.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:20:02 -0500 We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a type of intestinal nematode infection that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Full Article
as The Last Stand of Anti-Trump Lawfare By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:39 +0000 What will Judge Merchan do this week? Full Article
as Students Lose, Teachers’ Unions Win in Massachusetts Election By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:35 +0000 The state’s vote to abolish its high-school exit exam keeps us from knowing how well they’re educating students — which is just how teachers’ unions like it. Full Article
as Trump Faces Catch-22 in Manhattan Case By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:26:35 +0000 He has a good chance of getting the case reversed on appeal — but he can’t appeal until after Judge Merchan sentences him. Full Article
as It’s Time for Bob Casey Jr. to Concede to Reality By www.nationalreview.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:51:42 +0000 The Pennsylvania Senate race is over. Full Article
as Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:36 +0000 As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo's most successful home console ever is coming and it’s likely coming sooner rather than later. Will it be a straight up sequel to the Switch with updated specs while retaining the same hybrid functionality or will Nintendo get weird with it? Will it even be called the Switch 2, or will the company go with something like the Super Switch or even the New Nintendo Switch? You can never tell with Nintendo. Heck, maybe it’ll call the thing the Switch U. In any event, recent weeks have brought feverish speculation regarding all aspects of the forthcoming gaming console. It’s important to note, however, that very little information has been confirmed by Nintendo. The company operates on its own timetable. With that said, here are all of the rumors that are most likely to come true, given industry analysis. When will the Nintendo Switch 2 be announced? As previously mentioned, Nintendo marches to the beat of its own drum. We don’t exactly know when it’ll hold an event to reveal the console. It likely won't be in 2024, as the tech year is winding down and it's rare to get announcements of new harder in late November and December. Even Nintendo has trouble keeping the lid on a major console release, so we could learn something before the official reveal. There are parts that have to be sourced and shipments that have to be made. A senior analyst at MST Financial noted a spike in production equipment spending by Nintendo assembler Hosiden. When will the Nintendo Switch 2 come out? Once again, this is more or less a mystery. We aren’t totally in the dark, but it’s mostly rumor and speculation. One thing we know for sure is that Nintendo will announce the Nintendo Switch 2 (or whatever it chooses to call it) by March 2025, as the company confirmed back in May. Some are saying there will be a March release date, which makes sense given the OG Switch came out on March 17, 2017. However, other reports put the console’s release window later in 2025. We can infer a lot from the announcement date. If the console is announced this year, March would be a safe bet, given that the original Switch was officially confirmed in October of 2016. However, the console likely won't be announced until next year, at this point, so expect a late 2025 release. Will it even be a proper Switch sequel? Nintendo has a weird track record here. The baffling Wii U followed the massive success of the Wii. The Wii itself followed the more traditional GameCube. In other words, it’s possible it’ll be something out of left field and not exactly a true sequel to the Switch. However, this is unlikely this time around. As much as I would love to see wacky VR glasses or a completely bonkers console concept, all points indicate a more traditional approach. Nintendo Patent Points to (Another) VR Headset https://t.co/pofTjclgOt #LaboVR #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/A5WEZUG3kL— The Escapist (@EscapistMag) September 10, 2019 Developers have already seen the hardware, though in a much earlier form, and it seems to be a regular old console. While Nintendo hasn't confirmed hybrid functionality, it’d be a weird omission given the absolute financial firestorm of the Switch. We’ve also heard rumors of a Mini-LED display, which would track for a hybrid console. It’s highly likely this will be a straight-up Switch 2, or something like it, calling to mind the Super Nintendo. A summary of today's alleged Switch 2 images 'leak'. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/Z4rfSGz4WQ— Andy Robinson (@Andy_VGC) September 18, 2024 To that end, recent rumors suggest a design that recalls the original Switch. According to reporting by VGC, photos of the console have appeared online and they show an 8-inch screen and magnetic Joy-Con controllers. There looks to be SL/SR buttons and front-facing player LEDs on these controllers. Is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible? If it’s a sequel to the Switch, the next question has to be about backwards compatibility. The Switch’s library is absolutely massive, and continues to grow, so gamers would be rightfully peeved if they couldn’t play Tears of the Kingdom on their new next-gen console. There’s good news on this front. The company has officially announced in a recent earnings report that the console will be fully backwards compatible. It will also feature access to Nintendo Online, so users will be able to play all of those old retro titles. What about specs? The rumors regarding specs are all over the place, so it’s tough to pin down. We know one thing for sure: It’ll be more powerful than the ancient Switch hardware, which was already antiquated back in 2017. One analyst allegedly got a hold of a spec sheet from the Korean United Daily News that said the Switch 2 would boast an eight-core Cortex-A78AE processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal eMMC storage. This tracks for me, as these specs are about as underpowered in 2024 as the original Switch was in 2017. However, some reports do indicate that the console would include 12GB of RAM. Another source suggests that the eight-core CPU will be packaged inside an NVIDIA-produced Tegra239 SoC (system on a chip). Given the current Switch runs on an NVIDIA chip, that makes a lot of sense. The CPU will be more powerful, but it's the Switch 2's new GPU that will be a major differentiator. It's all-but-confirmed that the Switch 2 will support DLSS, NVIDIA's "deep learning supersampling" upscaling tech, which would allow the console to render games at a low resolution internally while outputting a high-resolution image. (Fun fact: We actually wrote about how perfect DLSS was for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the technology was announced alongside the RTX 20 series back in 2018.) There are still questions about the Switch 2 and DLSS: Will the system support newer DLSS features like frame generation? Will existing games be automatically tidied up by NVIDIA's algorithm? Regardless of the exact implementation, DLSS upscaling will be a huge leap over the rudimentary techniques available to Nintendo Switch developers. As for the display, there are many conflicting rumors. Early reports from solid sources suggested the Switch 2 would have an 8-inch display LCD display, but there have also been rumors about an 7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Some analysts have suggested this would be an OLED screen, while others have said it would be a Mini-LED display. A Mini-LED display is basically an LCD display that has a backlight made of (surprise!) mini-LEDs rather than edge lighting. This allows for local dimming, making the blacks more black. I’m hedging my bets here. I think it’ll be a standard LCD, to cut costs, with an OLED or Mini-LED model coming later down the line. However, Mini-LED screens are slightly cheaper than OLED displays, so that’s certainly a possibility at launch. As for resolution, recent reporting suggests that the console will output 1080p in handheld and 4K when docked. That's much better than the OG Switch. How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 cost? We don't have too much information regarding price but we do have plenty of history to work with. The original Nintendo Switch launched at $300, which is pretty much the "magic number" when it comes to Nintendo console releases in recent years. The Wii U also came in at $300. However, there are plenty of rumors circulating that Nintendo could be upping the asking price for the Switch 2. Numerous outlets have reported it'll be $400, or potentially even more expensive. However, the same analysts who say the console will be $400 were also fairly certain it would be out by the end of 2024 and, well, it looks like that ain't happening. Dipping back into history, there is some precedence for a price uptick. The GameCube was $200 and the Wii was $250. The Wii U and Switch increased to $300 and, well, numbers like to go up. A $400 price tag would make it nearly as expensive as a PS5 and Xbox Series X. That would also put it at the same price as the 256GB LCD Steam Deck. Do we know about any launch games? Nope! But it’s certainly been a long time since we’ve gotten a proper 3D Mario adventure, right? That would be one heck of a system seller. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine. Past as prologue, we can expect something from Ubisoft and an off-the-wall title like 1-2-Switch. If there’s a gimmick or hook involved with the console, we’ll also get a game that takes advantage of that. A dual release of Metroid Prime 4, just like Breath of the Wild and Twilight Princess before that, is also a possibility. That's everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 today. We'll update this article with rumors we trust and with information we gather directly from sources. Any changes made to the article after its initial publishing will be listed below. Update, November 11, 2024, 9:00 AM ET: This story has been updated with details about the Switch 2's backwards compatibility as well as more details about the current expected announcement and release timeline.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-everything-we-know-about-the-coming-release-110023903.html?src=rss Full Article Technology & Electronics Game Consoles Consumer Discretionary site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
as Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000 It's no secret that most technology nowadays isn't exactly built to last forever, with new product models regularly on sale on replace malfunctioning items. However, Apple, which famously announces new products each September, is taking new steps to let people repair their own devices. Apple has launched parts and tools for the iPhone 16, including the Plus, Pro and Pro Max. Now, if you have an iPhone 16 model that's acting up, you can go to Apple's self service repair store and — possibly — get what you need to fix it. Choose the product type and model then pick from the iPhone 16's choices of back glass, battery, camera, top speaker, TrueDepth camera, SIM tray and more. Apple's iPhone 16 should be easier to fix than its predecessor, receiving a 7/10 on the iFixit repairability scale, compared to a 4/10 for the iPhone 15. You can either get kits or just the necessary part with prices varying based on your phone model. For example, a battery and screw kit for the iPhone 16 Pro Max is $119, but its $99 for the regular iPhone 16. You can get quite a lot of money back on the kit prices if you return the replaced piece afterward. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, for instance, goes down to $61.88 after you send back the old battery. Apple created its self-service program in 2022, giving its customers access to actual Apple parts when something in their device failed. However, Apple states that the service "is intended for individuals with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. If you are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices." So, repairs might not be as accessible if you or someone you know isn't savvy in making the swaps. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-now-has-replacement-parts-for-the-iphone-16-series-143100070.html?src=rss Full Article Smart Phones Technology & Electronics Handheld & Connected Devices site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Sarah Fielding
as An Overwatch: Classic event will take fans all the way back to the beginning By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:38 +0000 For the first time in over two years, Overwatch 2 players will be able to group up in teams of six. A three-week event featuring that format starts tomorrow, November 12. But there’s a twist: you won’t be able to select Kiriko or Sombra, or battle it out with an additional player on each side on Push maps just yet. That’s because in Overwatch 2’s first real taste of 6v6, Blizzard is taking us all the way back to the beginning with a limited-time mode called Overwatch: Classic. You will be able to experience Overwatch almost exactly as it was upon its May 2016 debut. That means you can choose from the first 21 heroes, who all have their original kits and abilities. That means Hanzo loses his Lunge jump but regains his dreaded Scatter Arrow, Bastion and Torbjorn are vastly different than they are now and Cassidy's Flashbang once again stun locks enemies for a moment. Symmetra reverts to being a support who can teleport allies almost anywhere on the map from the spawn room, while Mercy can will once again bring five dead teammates back to life. Ultimate abilities will charge up faster too. In addition, just like in Overwatch for a brief period at the very beginning, there are initially no limits on hero selection. So if you and your teammates want to run with a composition of four Winstons and two Lucios, have at it. However, this will only apply for the first few days, after which Blizzard will apply the single hero limit rule for the rest of the event. Games will take place under the Quick Play ruleset, rather than the Competitive format. The original 12 maps will be available too — including the assault maps that Blizzard retired from the main modes during the transition to Overwatch 2. While assault maps are still available in the Arcade and custom games, you'll once again be dealing with the notorious choke points of the otherwise gorgeous Hanamura, Temple of Anubis and Volskaya Industries. Blizzard Entertainment Things won't be exactly as they were in May 2016, however. Original maps that have seen major reworks over the years — Dorado, Numbani, Route 66 and Watchpoint: Gibraltar — will appear as they are in the current game. You'll only be able to use the original default Overwatch skins and no, there are no loot boxes. The user interface remains the same too, which hopefully means the ping system will still be in place. Blizzard doesn't plan for this to be a one-and-done deal. There will be other Overwatch: Classic events in the future, focusing on various moments in the game's history, like the infamous triple-tank, triple-support GOATS meta. This limited-time mode is also separate from the other 6v6 tests Blizzard plans to run in the coming months as it looks to measure players' interest in that format and garner feedback. There's a good chance that this limited-time mode will bring some lapsed players back into the mix, even just for a sip of nostalgia. I first played Overwatch several months after its debut, so it'll be fun to see roughly how the game felt at the very beginning. I will be instalocking Mei every match so I can remember what it's like to freeze an opponent before giving them a cheeky wave and firing an icicle into their skull. Ah, memories...This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/an-overwatch-classic-event-will-take-fans-all-the-way-back-to-the-beginning-171538261.html?src=rss Full Article Sports & Recreation site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Kris Holt
as Amazon reportedly wants drivers to wear AR glasses for improved efficiency until robots can take over By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:49:10 +0000 Amazon is reportedly developing smart glasses for its delivery drivers, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. These glasses are intended to cut “seconds” from each delivery because, well, productivity or whatever. Sources say that they are an extension of the pre-existing Echo Frames smart glasses and are known by the internal code Amelia. These seconds will be shaved off in a couple of ways. First of all, the glasses reportedly include an embedded display to guide delivery drivers around and within buildings. They will allegedly also provide drivers with “turn-by-turn navigation” instructions while driving. Finally, wearing AR glasses means that drivers won’t have to carry a handheld GPS device. You know what that means. They’ll be able to carry more packages at once. It’s a real mitzvah. I’m being snarky, and for good reason, but there could be some actual benefit here. I’ve been a delivery driver before and often the biggest time-sink is wandering around labyrinthine building complexes like a lost puppy. I wouldn’t have minded a device that told me where the elevator was. However, I would not have liked being forced to wear cumbersome AR glasses to make that happen. To that end, the sources tell Reuters that this project is not an absolute certainty. The glasses could be shelved if they don’t live up to the initial promise or if they’re too expensive to manufacture. Even if things go smoothly, it’ll likely be years before Amazon drivers are mandated to wear the glasses. The company is reportedly having trouble integrating a battery that can last a full eight-hour shift and settling on a design that doesn’t cause fatigue during use. There’s also the matter of collecting all of that building and neighborhood data, which is no small feat. Amazon told Reuters that it is “continuously innovating to create an even safer and better delivery experience for drivers” but refused to comment on the existence of these AR glasses. "We otherwise don’t comment on our product roadmap,” a spokesperson said. The Echo Frames have turned out to be a pretty big misfire for Amazon. The same report indicates that the company has sold only 10,000 units since the third-gen glasses came out last year.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-reportedly-wants-drivers-to-wear-ar-glasses-for-improved-efficiency-until-robots-can-take-over-174910167.html?src=rss Full Article Technology & Electronics Finance Trading site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
as Apple's latest Find My update makes it easier to find lost items By www.engadget.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:12:28 +0000 If you have an iPhone that can run iOS 18, you can now download and install the public beta of iOS 18.2. One of the most useful new features is the capability to share the location of a lost item connected to Apple's Find My network with a third party. You can already share an item's location with people in your contacts list, but Apple says this could help in instances wherein you have to rely on the help of a stranger. When you choose "Share Item Location" in the Find My app on iPhone, iPad or Mac, you'll get the option to share a link that shows the location of your missing item. The link's recipient will be able to open it on any device, and they'll also be able to see your Apple account email and/or phone number so that they can get in touch with you. You'll be able to see how many people visited the link, which expires after you're reunited with your lost belonging or after a week if you haven't found it by then. Along with benevolent strangers, you'll be able to share the locations of misplaced AirTags and Find My accessories with select airlines. Apple has worked with several of them to integrate this feature into their systems. Only a small number of airline staff can access each Share Item Location link, and Apple says they'll first need to authenticate themselves with an Apple Account or partner email address. Apple More than 15 airlines will start supporting this feature in the coming months, including Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Apple says that more airlines will get involved over time to help track down mishandled or delayed bags. Air transport tech company SITA is also incorporating Share Item Location into WorldTracer, its baggage-tracing system. According to Apple, this is used by more than 500 airlines and ground handlers at more than 2,800 airports. Of course, installing beta software does have its downsides. There's a higher chance of running into bugs, and some apps or features might still not work as Apple had intended. If you don't mind and want to test iOS 18.2, you'll have to enable Beta Updates under Software Updates in your device's Settings menu. Apple is expected to roll out iOS 18.2 proper in December. Meanwhile, as luck would have it, there's an early Black Friday deal on AirTags at the time of writing. You can scoop up a four-pack for a record low of $70. Update, November 5 2024, 9:10AM ET: This story has been updated to clarify that these new features are in the developer beta of iOS 18.2. The public beta for that software isn't available just yet. Update, November 11, 2024, 3:12PM ET: This story has been updated to include details of the airline integration and to note that a public beta of iOS 18.2 is now available.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-latest-find-my-update-makes-it-easier-to-find-lost-items-133049512.html?src=rss Full Article Technology & Electronics site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Mariella Moon
as Baidu announces its own pair of AI smart glasses By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:30:44 +0000 Baidu, which is often called China's answer to Google, has launched its own pair of AI-powered smart glasses at its annual World Conference event in Shanghai. The device will run on the company's ERNIE generative AI technology and was designed to "become a private assistant," according to the Financial Times. Users will reportedly be able to interact with the device using their voice and ask it questions about what it sees in their current environment. They can also tell it to play music and even track their calories consumption. And since the glasses are equipped with cameras, they can ask it to snap photos or take videos. When the glasses start shipping sometime next year, they could become the Chinese consumers' alternative to Meta's and Snap's devices. Meta teamed up with Ray Ban a few years ago to release a pair of smart sunglasses that can livestream and send photos hands-free. Its latest model comes built-in with Meta's generative AI assistant that users can talk to. However, the company's device isn't officially sold in China, because its servers are blocked in the country. Baidu has yet to announce how much its glasses would cost, but Meta is selling its device for $299. The Baidu World Conference had a huge focus on the company's AI efforts, as it takes steps to make sure ERNIE can keep up with its competitors' technologies. It also launched a new AI image generator called iRAG that apparently experiences fewer hallucinations than its predecessor, along with a tool that enables people to create software programs even if they don't have coding expertise. According to The Times, ByteDance's Doubao is now the leading AI chatbot in China based on monthly active users as observed by Sensor Tower. ByteDance is also growing its hardware offerings and recently launched a pair of earbuds with access to its AI assistant Doubao. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/baidu-announces-its-own-pair-of-ai-smart-glasses-143044805.html?src=rss Full Article Technology & Electronics Information Technology site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Mariella Moon
as Signal makes it easier to start group video calls By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:35:19 +0000 Signal users may be familiar with the problem of creating group chats just for a group call, but that’s about to become a thing of the past. You can now share a call link and let up to 50 people hop in, all in the span of a few seconds. The days of selecting contacts one by one are over. Now, all you have to do is create a call link after going to the Calls tab and send it to whomever you want. The link is also reusable, which is convenient if you have fixed call times. Participants can raise their hands and send emojis. Hosts can set the room up so people must be approved before joining the conversation. Based on Signal’s blog post, the new group call experience highly resembles Zoom. Those interested in privacy yet desire a conference call-like experience may find the new update helpful. Like Zoom, the desktop app offers more options. Besides Zoom, these features will be familiar to frequent users of Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and some WhatsApp users. Raising hands is found on all three platforms as a non-verbal way to signal the speaker. WhatsApp does have a lower participant count of 32 people after an update in June. While there’s no raise hands function, doing certain gestures can send emojis for all to see. It’s worth noting that many apps with group call functionality are adopting similar features. These new features are available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. If you don’t see them yet, we recommend updating your Signal app.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/signal-makes-it-easier-to-start-group-video-calls-153519653.html?src=rss Full Article Software Technology & Electronics site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Jeremy Gan
as Netflix’s ad tier has attracted more than 70 million subscribers By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:20:11 +0000 Netflix is crowing that its ad-supported tier now boasts 70 million users throughout the globe, as reported by Variety. The company announced 40 million users back in May, so this is some real growth. The streamer has been slowly ramping up its ad tier, going all the way back to 2022. Amy Reinhard, president of advertising at Netflix, says that the company continues “to see steady progress across all countries’ member bases.” She also noted that over 50 percent of new Netflix sign-ups are for these ad-supported plans. The transformation of streaming into regular TV is nearly complete. There’s one major potential caveat. The company released the aforementioned data regarding new sign-ups, which is impressive, but there isn’t any information regarding pre-existing customers. It’s highly possible a whole lot of people downgraded from a premium tier to an ad-supported tier. I’m one of them. I don’t mind watching an ad or two as I mindlessly stuff food down my gullet while pseudo-watching an episode of The Diplomat or The Circle. In other words, there’s an argument to be made that the ad-supported tier could be eating into the more expensive offerings. There’s also an argument to be made that this year’s growth spurt for the ad-supported tier could attract companies with deeper ad-spending budgets, thus making up the difference. Netflix is airing live NFL broadcasts on Christmas Day, and it says it has already sold out all available commercial inventory. The streamer is actually betting big on live streams, with wrestling events, cooking shows and talk shows all airing in the near future. The company’s recent forays into audience measurement and the ad-tech space should help entice sponsors for these events. Netflix even has plans for “themed” advertisements with certain shows. The next season of Squid Game will include a three-part linked commercial by Kia. Nothing makes me want to buy a car more than a deadly dystopian bloodsport that seems closer and closer to the real world by the day.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/netflixs-ad-tier-has-attracted-more-than-70-million-subscribers-162011582.html?src=rss Full Article Arts & Entertainment Banking & Budgeting site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
as Channel 4 in the UK now has a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:28 +0000 The initial buzz for Apple’s mixed-reality headset has died down, but new apps and experiences are still arriving for consumers who plunked down $3,500. The UK broadcaster Channel 4 just dropped a dedicated streaming app for the headset, which lets users watch stuff in “ground-breaking cinema-style.” Channel 4 is the first UK broadcaster to take this step. The app leverages the tech inside the headset to overlay streaming content on the real world, which allows for a “full-screen viewing experience” of stuff like The Great British Bake Off and Taskmaster, in addition to multi-screen view. Speaking of Taskmaster, the broadcaster also announced an environment based on the comedy game show. Environments on the AVP transform the world around the user, so people can watch Taskmaster while sitting in a room inspired by Taskmaster (cue that Xzibit Yo Dawg meme.) Other streaming apps have their own environments. Paramount+ offers one based on SpongeBob Squarepants and Disney+ now includes one set in Iceland. This app doesn’t feature access to the recently-released Taskmaster VR experience. That one’s still tied to Steam VR and Meta Quest. By most accounts, it’s a pretty bad game, so the Vision Pro isn’t missing much.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/channel-4-in-the-uk-now-has-a-dedicated-app-for-apple-vision-pro-200027166.html?src=rss Full Article Software Media Technology & Electronics Arts & Entertainment site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Lawrence Bonk
as Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets 15-year sentence for sharing classified documents By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:13:20 +0000 Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira received a 15-year sentence in federal prison for leaking classified military documents on Discord in a Boston federal court, according to The Washington Post. Teixeira appeared before the court earlier today and asked the judge for leniency. He also issued a statement apologizing for “all of the harm that I’ve caused, to my friends, family and those overseas.” Defense attorney Michael Bachrach also claimed that Teixeira was subjected to bullying in high school and his military unit as an adjudicating factor for his actions. Judge Indira Talwani didn’t buy the defense’s bullying claims stating that the Air Force has already disciplined 15 other members connected to Teixeira for not taking more actions “that might have stopped him from doing this.” Teixeira shared classified military documents as far back as late 2022 on a Discord server dedicated to the pixelated sandbox game Minecraft. The leak included information about the Ukrainian and Russian troop movements and military equipment used in the war in Ukraine and Russia's attempts to obtain more weapons from Egypt and Turkey. The documents eventually found their way to other Discord servers as well as 4chan and Telegram. FBI officials arrested Teixeira at his home in April of last year. Teixeira originally agreed to a plea deal with federal prosecutors in March that included a 16-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information and violating the Espionage Act. If he stuck with his not guilty plea and received a guilty verdict, Teixeira faced a much steeper maximum prison term of 60 years.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/discord-leaker-jack-teixeira-gets-15-year-sentence-for-sharing-classified-documents-231319586.html?src=rss Full Article Politics & Government Military & Defense Society & Culture Crime & Justice Company Legal & Law Matters site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Danny Gallagher
as Canadien 7, Sabres 5: «Les boys en avaient assez» – Martin St-Louis By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:06:53 EST Traverser une séquence de revers, ça n’a rien de plaisant. Surtout quand elle vous refoule jusqu’au dernier rang de la LNH. Full Article
as Le plus grand hockeyeur au monde ne devrait pas patiner comme ça, surtout à 16 ans: «Il est une énigme» By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:50:00 EST Un défenseur bélarusse au potentiel incalculable réalise bien malgré lui les défis quotidiens qui accompagnent son physique hors-norme. Full Article
as Forecasters defend the bureau’s predictions By www.couriermail.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:49:00 GMT THE weather bureau said it was not caught off guard by the intensity of the storm that tore through southeast Queensland on Sunday. An emergency situation was in place on the Sunshine Coast after the wild weather hit. Full Article
as Wild weather: ’It was like a tidal wave’ By www.couriermail.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 01:34:00 GMT UPDATE: An emergency situation has been declared after wild storms left a trail of destruction on the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane residents have also described what was “like a tidal wave” hitting their homes. Full Article
as Three suspected rebels killed in Indian Kashmir clashes By www.spacewar.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT Mumbai (AFP) Nov 2, 2024 Indian security forces killed three suspected militants in two separate firefights in disputed Kashmir, the army and a senior police official said Saturday. Muslim-majority Kashmir has been divided between rivals India and Pakistan since their independence from British rule in 1947 and is home to a long-running insurgency. The first firefight broke out after Indian troops moved to check Full Article
as Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges By www.terradaily.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT New Delhi (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. New Delhi regularly ranks among the world's most polluted capitals, with a melange of factory and vehicle emissions exacerbated by agricultural fires blanketing the city each winter, stretching from mid-October until Full Article
as Drowning mangroves in Maldives signal global coastal risk By www.terradaily.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:57:03 GMT London, UK (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Mangrove forests in the Maldives are facing a severe threat as they succumb to rising sea levels and climate changes, according to a new study led by Northumbria University researchers and published in *Scientific Reports*. The study highlights that the Maldives, known for its low-lying islands, experienced significant mangrove dieback since 2020 due to rapid sea-level rise and the effects Full Article
as Kim Kardashian debuts Princess Diana pendant By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:16:25 EST Billionaire and social media mogul Kim Kardashian finally wore the Princess Diana-owned pendant she bought last year. She debuted the amethyst and diamond cross, purchased in January 2023 for £163,800 (roughly $265,000 Cdn), at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. Full Article News/Entertainment
as «Ce n’est pas légal»: des enfants sélectionnés selon l’ethnie ou la religion dans des garderies By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:28:41 EST La sélection d’enfants selon des critères ethniques ou religieux pour l’admission dans des CPE du grand Montréal n’est pas légale. Full Article
as Le comptable disparu de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu aurait été assassiné By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:12:46 EST Un mois après la mystérieuse disparition d’un comptable sans histoire de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, le corps de l’homme de 68 ans a été retrouvé. Full Article
as Lock-out dans les ports: Ottawa n’aurait pas été assez «proactif», selon un expert By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:15:42 EST Ottawa aurait laissé trop de liberté aux syndicats, en leur donnant «carte blanche» pour déclencher des grèves dans les ports du pays. Full Article
as «Ce n’est pas vrai que je n’ai rien fait»: une ex-directrice de l'école Bedford avait sonné l’alarme à propos du climat toxique By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST Pour la première fois, une ex-directrice de l’école Bedford explique de vive voix avoir alerté plusieurs fois ses supérieurs quant au climat toxique. Full Article
as Scoop: les Noirs ne votent pas tous à gauche! By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:20:00 EST L’une des lubies des wokes est d’enfermer les gens dans leur identité raciale ou sexuelle. Full Article
as Trump est fasciste, mais c’est le Canada qui protège les nazis! By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:10:00 EST Les progressistes s’inquiètent de voir les États-Unis basculer dans le fascisme depuis l’élection de Donald Trump. Full Article
as «Le Journal» à Toronto: aimer Taylor Swift n’a pas de prix By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:00 EST Des Swifties ont dépensé des centaines de dollars à la boutique de souvenirs de la vedette, à son ouverture, mardi. Full Article
as Cineplex says it will make online purchase fee more obvious following penalty By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:52:38 EST Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket purchases after being penalized earlier this fall for alleged deceptive marketing, but it will adjust how the charge is communicated to moviegoers. Full Article News/Business
as Via Rail's performance has gone from bad to worse — and it's costing the company millions By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Via Rail's service standards have eroded substantially over the last decade, with many more trains arriving late. Full Article News/Politics
as Emissions from oilsands forecast to continue rising as oil production increases, says report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:48:42 EST Total greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands have remained relatively flat for the last few years but could climb yet again in 2024 as the industry ratchets up oil production, according to a new report released Thursday. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
as Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:08:19 EST Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off. It comes as more than 100 organizations representing industries from automotive and fertilizer to retail and mining urged the government to do whatever it takes to end the work stoppage. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
as Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:48:11 EST A lockout at the Port of Montreal began Sunday night. The CEO of the Montreal Port Authority says if the dispute between dockworkers and the Maritime Employers Association drags on, it will have disastrous consequences for the economy. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal