tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998174158556464702024-02-21T01:31:41.233+08:00The NonProfessional BloggerA blog on the latest developments in technologyfreelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.comBlogger550125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-34079545388130420472023-11-22T00:47:00.001+08:002023-11-22T00:47:19.892+08:00Sony PlayStation Portal Launched but Supply Is Short<p>Even though
the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/">Sony
PlayStation Portal</a> came out in November 15, 2023, the unit itself remains
elusive. The mobile gaming device allows you to control the capabilities and
power of the PS5 remotely. Unlike it predecessor, the Nintendo Switch, the
PlayStation Portal mirrors the game console through a small screen.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExVMOY4OrHylVaulIkK2p4x1u3MG833ksQfPVR3fE3hY8yhsrw-6zM9xbETmOTXHnhfIQwwaX2iJow3JXkutzZA4zHvZyygGhpNFT_TTw3D2439jz8-H5BDgB1_WnaiKqkDdN7MYSsLNOb4TPq72KwXnEeMpfiAIX9vcFYMByxoRQDn8esnWh5nd4W1w/s1600/Sony%20PlayStation%20Portal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sony PlayStation Portal controller" border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="1600" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExVMOY4OrHylVaulIkK2p4x1u3MG833ksQfPVR3fE3hY8yhsrw-6zM9xbETmOTXHnhfIQwwaX2iJow3JXkutzZA4zHvZyygGhpNFT_TTw3D2439jz8-H5BDgB1_WnaiKqkDdN7MYSsLNOb4TPq72KwXnEeMpfiAIX9vcFYMByxoRQDn8esnWh5nd4W1w/w400-h186/Sony%20PlayStation%20Portal.jpg" title="Sony PlayStation Portal controller" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sony
PlayStation Portal</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: left;">Console Games </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As its name
indicates, the device creates a portal into the PS5. It allows you to play console
games into a smaller screen, which is suitable for some people’s lifestyles. Despite
its smaller size, its unlike other handheld gaming devices since it’s designed with
a DualSense controller in mind, making it accessible and comfortable to use. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Price and Features</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The price
of the PlayStation Portal is $199.99, which is similar to budget gaming tablets.
So, its low price point makes it an appealing option to similar mobile gaming devices.
You need a stable internet connection and a PlayStation 5 console. The
popularity of the device made it challenging to pre-order it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvEjvhTxAfn57tmWIN7NSOTPNx9a-EzEfIxIM80iGR6v4jZGPT1YlWW83FldIvrpCW6cX-JQXdpH-ccjRbIzDGMCmbOs8PZ6s4BVhpVNnbuoFLRQDe01_LtycoOLzhHCDwHIvbXt8akUJ7_1YdHbxrsxdF1Jj-UtvljXrI-vPG6N5KGIJk-ETNYkP1k_k/s421/Sony%20PlayStation%20Portal%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sony PlayStation Portal" border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="421" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvEjvhTxAfn57tmWIN7NSOTPNx9a-EzEfIxIM80iGR6v4jZGPT1YlWW83FldIvrpCW6cX-JQXdpH-ccjRbIzDGMCmbOs8PZ6s4BVhpVNnbuoFLRQDe01_LtycoOLzhHCDwHIvbXt8akUJ7_1YdHbxrsxdF1Jj-UtvljXrI-vPG6N5KGIJk-ETNYkP1k_k/w400-h160/Sony%20PlayStation%20Portal%202.jpg" title="Sony PlayStation Portal" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sony
PlayStation Portal</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The PlayStation
Portal has an eight-inch LCD display with a 1080p resolution. It also features
a 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing you to use it with the latest wired gaming
headsets. You can also use the latest proprietary wireless technology to
connect the device with the Sony PlayStation Explore earbuds and headsets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-36716302261058455262023-11-21T00:24:00.004+08:002023-11-21T00:24:26.824+08:00Make Stunning Designs in Minutes with Canva - The Game-Changing Graphic Design Tool<p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Canva has taken the design world by storm, becoming the go-to platform for creating gorgeous graphics and visual content with ease. Perfect for bloggers, marketers, businesses, and anyone looking to take their online presence to the next level with visual punch, Canva makes professional design accessible. </p><p>In this in-depth review, we’ll explore the amazing features that make Canva an essential tool for creating eye-catching designs that convert and captivate your audience.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hls2NeqMYkCrVpxGcvjlixftOUBgtBUKRdps8p0vk9vreLr4gmNJpbQNtmOAWOGeO_ONG-B2XVpLEEObiaOiJH8qXqH36e_vDmuWoBO6Gy4TyFrYMzF6t5AOKRcsJc0njaw7xdQJhAdJFAWYsB47eB-CBmd5ibud6t9bTYBoB8itTbhzTIuxlNZzexSV/s1024/Canva_icon_2021.svg.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hls2NeqMYkCrVpxGcvjlixftOUBgtBUKRdps8p0vk9vreLr4gmNJpbQNtmOAWOGeO_ONG-B2XVpLEEObiaOiJH8qXqH36e_vDmuWoBO6Gy4TyFrYMzF6t5AOKRcsJc0njaw7xdQJhAdJFAWYsB47eB-CBmd5ibud6t9bTYBoB8itTbhzTIuxlNZzexSV/s320/Canva_icon_2021.svg.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canva</td></tr></tbody></table><h2>Overview of Canva’s Game-Changing Design Tool</h2><p>Founded in 2012 in Australia, Canva’s online graphic design platform empowers users to design like a pro regardless of skill level. The intuitive drag and drop interface, massive library of templates, and huge selection of stock images/elements allow you to create social media posts, presentations, posters, infographics, documents, cards, and so much more.</p><p>With Canva, you can design directly in your browser or on mobile. It's as simple as picking a template, customizing it with your brand colors/fonts/images, and exporting for all your needs. The days of design being limited to only professionals with expensive software are over.</p><h2>Key Benefits of Using Canva</h2><p>Here are some key benefits of using Canva: </p><p></p><ul><li><b>Easy to Use </b>- No design experience needed! The simple editor makes creating stunning visuals intuitive.</li><li><b>Saves Time </b>- Skip the learning curve of complex software. Design in minutes, not hours.</li><li><b>Beautiful Templates </b>- Professionally designed templates for every need jumpstart your projects.</li><li><b>Total Customization </b>- Tailor everything with your own color schemes, fonts, and media.</li><li><b>Brand Cohesion </b>- Create on-brand assets with saved brand kits containing your guidelines.</li><li><b>Creative Freedom </b>- The flexible platform allows you to design almost anything you can imagine.</li><li><b>Constant Updates </b>- New features, templates, elements, and capabilities are added every month.</li><li><b>Affordable </b>- Basic Canva is free! Paid plans unlock premium features for maximum value.</li><li><b>Team Collaboration </b>- Work in real-time on designs with other team members for efficient teamwork.</li><li><b>Multi-platform </b>- Design on desktop, iOS, and Android mobile apps seamlessly.</li><li>Resize Easily - Output your designs at any dimensions for print, web, and social media.</li></ul><p></p><p>Now let’s explore Canva's incredible features that enable you to take your graphics and content to the next level...</p><h2>Canva’s Robust Design Features and Capabilities </h2><h3>Templates Galore</h3><p>Canva’s massive template library contains options for almost any design need. With a template selected, you simply customize it to your brand and vision in minutes. Categories include:</p><p></p><ul><li><b>Social Media Graphics </b>- Post templates sized for Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Pinterest, and more. </li><li><b>Presentations </b>- Design beautiful branded slideshows for pitching or corporate communications.</li><li><b>Posters </b>- Promote events, products, services with print-ready posters. Sizes include A4,letter, 11x17 inches.</li><li><b>Documents </b>- Memos, reports, resumes, newsletters formatted to perfection.</li><li><b>Flyers & Brochures </b>- Advertise sales, events, openings with professional layouts.</li><li><b>Cards </b>- Business, holiday, birthday, flashcards, and every occasion.</li><li><b>Infographics </b>- Display data creatively, clearly, and engagingly.</li><li><b>Advertisements </b>- Design ads for all formats and placements, including mobile.</li><li><b>Logos </b>- Iconic logos that establish and enhance brand identity. </li><li><b>Social Media Kits </b>- Matching profile, cover, and post images for social media brand cohesion.</li><li><b>Presentation Kits </b>- Slidedecks, print handouts, infographics, and more for events.</li></ul><p></p><p>And much more! With new templates added every month, you'll never run out of options.</p><h3>Flexible Editing </h3><p>Once you select the perfect template, it's time to customize it your way. Canva's drag and drop editing makes it simple to:</p><p></p><ul><li>Change colors to match your brand palette with color picker.</li><li>Swap fonts from an extensive font library until you find the perfect fit.</li><li>Insert your brand logo and style elements like lines, shapes, illustrations. </li><li>Upload your own photos and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UEiC9YW4Po" target="_blank">videos shot</a> on phone to make it unique.</li><li>Resize, arrange, and layer elements with a few clicks.</li><li>Add animation like fades and movement to grab attention. </li><li>Draw freehand with pencil and line tools.</li></ul><p></p><p>You have 100% creative control to tailor everything to your unique vision and needs.</p><h3>Magnificent Media Library</h3><p>Creating your own graphics and visuals from scratch can be challenging. With Canva's media library, you have instant access to all the elements you need to take your design to the next level, including:</p><p></p><ul><li><b>Beautiful Stock Photos </b>- Over 1 million curated free photos span every category and style imaginable. No more searching endlessly for the perfect shot.</li><li><b>Illustrations and Icons </b>- Make information pop with over 75,000 hand-drawn illustrations and 50,000 icons to clearly communicate ideas.</li><li><b>Graphics & Shapes </b>- Lines, geometric shapes, infographic elements.</li><li><b>Textures & Backgrounds </b>- Vintage paper, painted wallpapers, wood panelling and more to set the scene. </li><li><b>Charts & Infographics </b>- Bars, pies, timelines, maps and data visualization options.</li><li><b>Typography </b>- Cursive, handwritten brush, neon, and display fonts to make a statement.</li></ul><p></p><p>The high-quality selections ensure your designs always look visually appealing.</p><h3>Brand Management Features</h3><p>Maintaining a consistent brand image across all your visual assets is key. With Canva's brand management tools, you can:</p><p></p><ul><li>Create color palettes and font styles to keep branding cohesive.</li><li>Upload logos and brand elements to reuse across multiple projects.</li><li>Save brand kits for your team and future designs to adhere to.</li><li>Use folder organization to find and manage assets easily.</li></ul><p></p><p>By centralizing your brand guidelines, Canva makes consistent branding effortless.</p><h3>Seamless Team Collaboration </h3><p>For teams, Canva takes the headache out of collaborating on designs with features like: </p><p></p><ul><li>Live co-editing so multiple teammates can work simultaneously.</li><li>Comments and annotations to provide feedback visually.</li><li>Team folders to organize projects and control access.</li><li>Team templates and brand kits to synchronize branding.</li><li>Roles to control permissions and settings.</li></ul><p></p><p>Smooth workflows and real-time collaboration enable agile graphic design teamwork.</p><h3>Powerful Export and Integration Capabilities</h3><p>Once your masterpiece is complete, Canva makes it easy to export for any use case and platform:</p><p></p><ul><li>One-click resize for seamless social media posts. Output at exact dimensions.</li><li>Download as image files like JPG, PNG in any resolution.</li><li>Convert into PDF documents that look professionally printed. </li><li>Share links to designs to collaborate and give access.</li><li>Schedule and publish social posts automatically.</li><li>Embed graphics into websites, blogs, and presentations.</li><li>Print high-res files for banners, signage, apparel, promotional products.</li><li>Integrate with apps like Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, and email.</li></ul><p></p><p>With extensive sharing, download, and integration features, you can publish your creations everywhere in seconds.</p><h2>Canva's Paid Plans Unlock Premium Features</h2><p>While Canva offers a full-featured free version, their <a href="https://www.canva.com/join/bxd-qrd-cfv" target="_blank">paid plans unlock even more capabilities and assets</a> including:</p><p></p><ul><li><b>Canva Pro ($9.99/month) </b>- 100,000+ templates, 250,000+ stock images/videos, unlimited folders & Brand Kits, premium fonts, animated elements. </li><li><b>Canva for Enterprise (Custom Pricing)</b> - Unlimited team members, admin tools, enterprise security, real-time collaboration, branded templates.</li></ul><p></p><p>For power users, the premium plans provide additional assets, features and convenience that take your visual content to the next level. But the free version is still extremely capable.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>With its drag-and-drop interface, massive library of templates and media, powerful customization and collaboration features, Canva empowers anyone to create stunning designs, regardless of technical skill. Whether you need graphics for social media, presentations, print materials, ads, or any visual content, Canva is the easiest way to make an impact with beautiful, branded visuals in minutes. Sign up and give Canva a try today - we're confident you'll find it a game-changing tool for all your design needs.</p>freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-9334615031626960952023-11-21T00:23:00.000+08:002023-11-21T00:23:07.979+08:00The Pace of Progress in Artificial Intelligence is Accelerating<p> Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen astonishing advancements in recent years. The pace of progress seems to be picking up steam in 2023, with breakthroughs happening more rapidly than ever before. In this article, we will explore some of the most exciting new capabilities being demonstrated in AI systems and what these innovations might mean for the future.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggWi858SSHiAVkTgdh8aOsZo2BOyfJnODbKu3ymFesZzCsQl5aeFj5YLUQapKRhLYWOqBn_Z6jAoScY-fENp3fgBny3LAMf4wIMNWKTM1Pi3vPROWv5wujZLN6NJySXA9wQbFqGb1mykxftBI-qEcrNdDB03OPmB4uPkSMl4GmV-n8OXP2fVlAVpp2yO1/s4097/Artificial%20Intelligence.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Robotic hand touching the finger of a human hand" border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="4097" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggWi858SSHiAVkTgdh8aOsZo2BOyfJnODbKu3ymFesZzCsQl5aeFj5YLUQapKRhLYWOqBn_Z6jAoScY-fENp3fgBny3LAMf4wIMNWKTM1Pi3vPROWv5wujZLN6NJySXA9wQbFqGb1mykxftBI-qEcrNdDB03OPmB4uPkSMl4GmV-n8OXP2fVlAVpp2yO1/w400-h266/Artificial%20Intelligence.jpg" title="Artificial Intelligence" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artificial Intelligence<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Better Language Understanding and Generation</h4><p><a href="https://www.nist.gov/natural-language-processing" target="_blank">Natural language processing (NLP) </a>remains one of the most dynamic areas of AI research. Systems are getting remarkably good at understanding nuanced language, engaging in dialogue, and generating human-like text. For example, Anthropic's new Claude chatbot can keep up natural, thought-provoking conversations on a wide range of topics. Meanwhile, generative AI models like Google's LaMDA and deeplearning.ai's GPT-4 demonstrate creative writing abilities. These NLP models are approaching a human level of eloquent, coherent expression.</p><h4>Strong Performance in Strategic Games </h4><p>Game play has long been a benchmark for AI capabilities. Recently, systems have mastered enormously complex strategy games by learning from human play. DeepMind's new Gato model exceeded human performance across a variety of games like chess, Go, Atari video games, and more within a single flexible architecture. Showing adaptable general intelligence, Google's AlphaTensor bot defeated the world's top professionals in the strategy card game Magic the Gathering. These achievements display sophisticated reasoning and strategic decision making.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YLFtIU4CCORcRpgzcY2WJQ0FV61_2sMlFspf-Dan2iODPl0wJoyzPCiuAiYUjoeTvryhSOE8gSBkRMDVAvkNNoMGOrPKWizLOs4AefMU76U316GQ_wdG9FlecpVH6POlTdHvTjyKKuUGy_dXVX6LRePrduqzuQDwQTuhObB1_a40iQ7HtnuF4hasSMCL/s1280/Robot%20Eye.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Robotic looking eye on a human face" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YLFtIU4CCORcRpgzcY2WJQ0FV61_2sMlFspf-Dan2iODPl0wJoyzPCiuAiYUjoeTvryhSOE8gSBkRMDVAvkNNoMGOrPKWizLOs4AefMU76U316GQ_wdG9FlecpVH6POlTdHvTjyKKuUGy_dXVX6LRePrduqzuQDwQTuhObB1_a40iQ7HtnuF4hasSMCL/w400-h300/Robot%20Eye.jpg" title="Robotic Eye" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robotic Eye</td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Advances in Computer Vision</h4><p>In computer vision, AI is making strides in image and video generation. Nvidia's GauGAN 3 can paint stunning photorealistic landscapes automatically from natural language prompts. Google's Imagen system generates images to match text descriptions with impressive fidelity. In weird and fun applications, TikTok's AI green screen effect seamlessly separates people from backgrounds. These technologies demonstrate that AI is learning to see, interpret, and generate visual media in increasingly human-like ways. </p><h4>Improvements in Robotics and Control</h4><p>For robotics, new techniques allow AI to learn complex motor skills with minimal human input. DeepMind trained robotic hands to dexterously manipulate objects with human-like grace. Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now adaptively traverse terrain, self-balance, and recover from missteps. In virtual environments, AI bots have mastered skills like walking, jumping, dancing and even martial arts through trial and error alone. Such simulations help accelerate robot learning before transferring skills to the real world.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIqcv52OR3CDRzf7pbFBRYZTZl1f9ImqQJg-BdOULTvv27VUXuxQkrlvGcrs1fVmmojwNeAuJ3Qrbsxv81dInHVdKiWQFcXsUhtnO_ZF1EAyOZeyFyqN3VkEHU94hiG4-09ft113quGDuETqBECViS9ybRPNjRLWm-x02vTZzHqvPvMG4V5vBo1FKsidV/s4100/Robot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Robot" border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="4100" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIqcv52OR3CDRzf7pbFBRYZTZl1f9ImqQJg-BdOULTvv27VUXuxQkrlvGcrs1fVmmojwNeAuJ3Qrbsxv81dInHVdKiWQFcXsUhtnO_ZF1EAyOZeyFyqN3VkEHU94hiG4-09ft113quGDuETqBECViS9ybRPNjRLWm-x02vTZzHqvPvMG4V5vBo1FKsidV/w400-h249/Robot.jpg" title="Robot standing outdoors with trees in the background" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robot</td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Progress in Multimodal Applications</h4><p>AI systems that combine multiple capabilities are also on the rise. Sonantic developed an AI assistant that can generate not only text responses but also lifelike audio speech in synch. Google's MusicLM generates both lyrics and musical compositions from scratch. Meta trained a translator AI that can directly convert between spoken languages without text. These multimodal applications show the potential for AI that integrates language, audio, music, speech and other modes seamlessly.</p><h4>Focus on AI Safety and Ethics</h4><p>Alongside rapid progress, researchers are prioritizing the safe and ethical development of increasingly capable AI systems. Initiatives like <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/index/constitutional-ai-harmlessness-from-ai-feedback" target="_blank">Anthropic's Constitutional AI</a> aim to align advanced AI with human values. Governments have formed committees on AI responsibility, and computer scientists study techniques like differential privacy, explainability, and robustness to mitigate risks. Prominent thought leaders have called for cautious, beneficial AI progress centered on transparency and accountability.</p><h4>The Future of Artificial Intelligence</h4><p>As this sample of achievements demonstrates, AI is gaining new skills, knowledge and abilities at a breakneck pace. In the coming years, expect systems to get smarter, more creative and more human-like across the board. Key challenges will be managing the societal impacts, building trust in AI and ensuring the technology improves lives ethically. If researchers, companies and governments make responsible choices, AI could usher in an innovative era that enhances human empowerment and potential. But the outcome depends on wisely guiding both the technical and ethical trajectory as AI rapidly transforms society.</p>freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-35131716561106707722019-11-27T18:42:00.001+08:002019-11-27T18:42:57.977+08:00Basic Photography Equipment Needed for a Wedding<div style="text-align: justify;">
As the saying goes, pictures speak louder than words. And this is very true when it comes to wedding photos. These photos capture a memorable event for couples who want to spend a lifetime together. While experienced professional photographers have all the necessary equipment they need to capture great wedding photos, newcomers have limitations in the equipment needed for these events. Despite these limitations, they can still work as wedding photographers if they have the basic equipment for these events.<br />
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The following are the basic equipment photographers should have to shoot a wedding:</div>
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1. Camera</h2>
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This is a basic requirement since photographers cannot shoot a wedding without a camera. It is also advisable to have a spare camera handy. Some professional photographers bring at least three cameras to a wedding, but two will do for new photographers. </div>
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2. Suitable Lenses</h2>
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Aside from the camera, photographers should also bring different lenses to a wedding. A medium zoom lens, telephoto lens, and wide-angle lens should be in the camera bag of the photographers. If photographers bring at two cameras, they can put the medium zoom lens in one camera while the telephoto lens can be used on the second. This will allow them to save time from changing one lens to another.</div>
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3. External Flash</h2>
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Many photographers want to shoot in natural light. While this is admirable, an external flash comes in handy when the venue is somewhat dark. This is also quite useful when the wedding moves to the reception venue, which is normally dark. </div>
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4. Extra Memory Cards and Batteries</h2>
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Photographers should bring a lot of memory cards as well as extra batteries. They will never know when they will run out of storage space or power in their batteries while shooting a wedding. </div>
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5. Tripod</h2>
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A tripod is quite useful when shooting in low light conditions. This is especially true if the venue of the reception is indoors. </div>
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These are five basic equipment a photographer should bring if they are planning to shoot a wedding.</div>
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Like what I
have been saying before, albeit I have never written a post about it, the Mac
OS will have to deal with bugs that allow hackers to get into its system in the
future. Similar to Microsoft, it was necessary for Apple to release an update to
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of glitches and holes in the system. On particular hole was considered a rather
serious threat to Mac users since it would allow hackers to control programs on
a Mac from a remote location. Since hackers will have administrator rights,
they can access just about everything in the operating system. A <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/aug/05/apple-will-fix-mac-os-x-bug-amid-security-concerns" target="_blank">report</a> from The Guardian revealed that the vulnerability was already exploited by an adware
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Yes, the Mac
OS has been viewed as a more secure OS compared to Windows, but nothing ever
lasts forever. Apple had to deal with a number of bugs in the past and none of
them was comparable to what was discovered recently by Stefan Esser, a security
researcher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a recent tweet, Esser
revealed that the 10.10.5 update may have fixed a number of bugs in the system it
also created another problem that is considered “worse than before. “ However,
Esser did not give any indications as to what was made worse than before.
<a href="http://www.securityweek.com/apple-releases-patch-os-x-vulnerability-exploited-wild" target="_blank">SecurityWeek</a>, a security news site, said Esser warned Mac users from installing
the SUIDGuard kernel extension that prevents attacks that use the hole in the DYLD_PRINT_TO_FILE
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Hmm so Apple released 10.10.5 fixed some bugs and made another security problem worse than before.</div>
— Stefan Esser (@i0n1c) <a href="https://twitter.com/i0n1c/status/631947484101799936">August 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The main
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Mac OS X kernel, QuickTime, Bluetooth and the Notification Center of Mac, among
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The details
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“arbitrary code with system privileges." A “path validation issue” was the
main cause of the issue in the DYLD and the issue was dealt with through an
enhanced sanitization of the environment, Apple revealed. No other statements
were released by Apple in connection to its latest update.</div>
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the market. The price tag is determined by the mobile service provider and the
country where it is purchased. However, potential buyers can also purchase a
SIM-free model from Nokia at around £440 in the United Kingdom or around $600
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It appears that smartphone manufacturers are preparing for the Lollipop Android 5.0 OS updates, as indicated on a recent report from pcworld.com. In fact, these manufacturers have posted videos of their progress in their preparations for the release of the latest version of the mobile OS from Google.</div>
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The updates provide owners of LG, Motorola and Sony smartphones an idea of how their devices will appear once the update is installed into their devices. When smartphone manufacturers share updates such as these, it normally indicates that the latest version of the Android OS may be released into the handset soon.</div>
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It can be recalled that Google provided developers the opportunity to check out the Lollipop Android 5.0 OS before it was scheduled to be released into the market. Due to this, the release process of the latest Android version will be faster since manufacturers were able to fine-tune the software to make it compatible to their devices. It also allowed them to make modifications on the interfaces and applications to ensure compatibility.</div>
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Motorola is expected to release the Lollipop soon since the company remains close to Google, which was its former parent company. It also has an Android interface that is close to the stock version of the OS. This is the reason why a leak emerged showing the Moto X using the Lollipop OS. Although most of it looked like the stock version, the camera interface was different from the Google version.</div>
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Sony is currently evaluating the latest version of the developer build of the OS as indicated on a video posted by the company on the YouTube page for the Sony Xperia.</div>
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On the other hand, a number of screenshots showing the G3 using the Lollipop emerged recently. Similar to the TouchWiz of Samsung, the custom interface of LG has its own navigation icons and apps drawer button. It does not use the home, back and multi-tasking button of Lollipop.</div>
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Reports have indicated that the LG G3 and other smartphones may receive the Lollipop Android 5.0 OS early next year.</div>
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freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-15806638183717560302014-05-05T16:50:00.001+08:002014-05-05T16:50:54.165+08:00HTC One Mini 2 Image Leaked<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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It appears
that evleaks is at it again and this time the subject of the leak is the
reported HTC One Mini 2. The serial tech leaker recently leaked an image of the
phone. The leaked image showed that it will come in three different colors,
grey, silver and grey. These are the same colors used on the bigger-sized M8.</div>
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The leaked
image also indicated that the upcoming device will not feature the dual camera
technology used on the M8. The image also appears to confirm earlier reports
that the smartphone will use a 13MP camera instead of the 4MP Ultrapixel camera
used for its bigger brother.</div>
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The image
gives an indication that the upcoming device will feature a single camera, which
is one of the sacrifices of having a smaller size. Using a different camera is
also practical since a secondary camera is used to complement the Ultrapixel
camera for additional depth information. </div>
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The design
of the HTC One Mini 2 will also be similar to the full-sized model of the smartphone,
which features a wraparound metallic body and switch to onscreen buttons. Evleaks
also tweeted earlier that the smartphone will feature a 4.5-inch screen
display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 5MP camera in front and microSD memory
card slot.</div>
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Earlier
reports also gave indications that the upcoming smartphone will utilize the KitKat
Android 4.4 mobile operating system.</div>
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For the
moment, the release date and price tag of the supposed HTC One Mini 2 remains
uncertain, although industry watchers are expecting the company to make the
announcement soon enough.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-43918435261195300962014-03-01T16:42:00.002+08:002014-03-01T16:42:53.851+08:00A Peek At the Samsung Galaxy S5 <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><tbody>
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With the cat
already out of the bag, it appears that everyone is scrambling for the
opportunity to include the Samsung Galaxy S5 in its device lineup. The two
Sprint prepaid brands recently announced that it intends to offer the device by
the second quarter of the year.</div>
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Normally, prepaid
brands will get a shot at offering flagship devices some time after the major mobile
network providers offer them into the market. However, the recent announcement gives
an indication that the latest device offering of Samsung may not follow this
trend.</div>
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The Samsung
Galaxy S5 is expected to become available in the market by April 11 in numerous
countries around the world. Among the first US-based carriers to offer the
latest product offering of the South Korean manufacturer are Verizon Wireless,
Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile. It will also be offered through US Cellular and
MetroPCS. A number of retail stores will also offer the device, including
Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Amazon, Best Buy, Costco and RadioShack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The lightweight,
all-plastic device is expected to have a price tag of around $200 when it comes
with the typical two-year mobile service contract. On the other hand, an
unlocked version of the device may have a price tag ranging from $600 up to
$700.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the
main features of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the fingerprint scanner, which is one
of the methods to secure the device. The scanner can also be used in paying for
services purchased through PayPal. A total of three fingerprints can be stored
on the device.</div>
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Another
nifty feature that has apparently taken into consideration the trend towards
healthy living is the heart rate monitor. It joins a number of products that are
relying on the increasing interest on a healthy lifestyle. This will make the device
an appealing choice for fitness buffs looking for a good smartphone to
purchase.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Samsung
Galaxy S5 is also dust and water resistant. The release of the Samsung S4
Active allowed the South Korean manufacturer to evaluate if it can offer such a
device into the market. However, it should be noted that water-resistant does
not mean that the device can be used while going out for a swim. The military
spec IP67 indicates that the device can be submerged at a depth of three feet
for a maximum of thirty minutes. But it is necessary to ensure that all the
ports of the device are sealed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another
notable feature that caught my attention is the camera of the Samsung Galaxy
S5. According to the company, the camera can focus automatically within 0.3
seconds. Although this is a notable feature, it remains to be seen if the
device can perform up to the standard set by the company. </div>
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Samsung has
also reduced the bloatware that normally came with a number of smartphones in
the past. One of the applications that will not come preinstalled into the device
is the Samsung Hub. However, fans of the Hub may not fret since they can still
download the numerous apps they may want to use on the device.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One thing
that has plagued numerous smartphones in the past is battery life. Samsung revealed
the Ultra Power Saving Mode of the device will allow it to continue running for
24 hours even when battery life has gone down to 10 percent. The software
feature limits the processor, changes the display to grayscale, turns off Wi-Fi
and shuts down GPS. If the feature works, it may be one device that people may want
to consider acquiring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For the
moment, it remains to be seen how the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung
will fare against its rivals. Until a head-to-head comparison is made with the
latest devices available in the market, the jury is still out on the performance
of the Samsung Galaxy S5.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-50569432175916222982013-09-03T00:31:00.001+08:002013-09-03T00:31:09.452+08:00Acer Iconia A3 Unveiled In Berlin<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Acer Iconia A3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As the IFA
2013 event in Berlin kicks off this week, Acer unveiled its latest ten-inch
Android-powered tablet, the Acer Iconia A3. The latest tablet offering of the company will
feature a 1280 by 800 display screen along with Dolby Digital Plus speakers
that enhance sound and music for a better movie-viewing experience.</div>
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The device also
features a 1.2GHz quad-core A7 Cortex processor and micro HDMI port that
facilitates connection to an external display.
The Acer Iconia A3 also comes with a microSD memory card reader and five-megapixel
camera that is capable of simultaneously record videos and take photos. </div>
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It runs on
the Android 4.2 OS and will be promoted as an entertainment tablet by the
company. The Intellspin feature will
reportedly allows the tablet to know how it is being used even when it is on a
flat surface. The device will have two storage options, a 16GB and a32GB model.
The </div>
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The Wi-Fi version
of the Acer Iconia A3 is set to be released in Europe, Africa and the Middle
East by October. On the other hand, the 3G version will enter the market by
November. The price tags of the Wi-Fi and 3G models are $330 and $395,
respectively. </div>
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The release
schedule and price tag of the device in the US market has yet to be announced
by the company. </div>
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Even as more
devices are expected to be launched during the IFA tech trade show in Berlin,
the Acer beat everybody to the punch with the introduction of the Acer Iconia
A3.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-48396549121297793012013-08-19T16:54:00.001+08:002013-08-19T16:54:44.674+08:00Google Nexus 5 Reports Continue To Emerge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Although executives
of LG have indicated that the company will not release the Google Nexus 5 into
the market, recent reports have hinted at the possibility that the company will
manufacture the latest reference design of the Android smartphone.</div>
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Following
the upcoming release of the Moto X, reports have started to emerge on the
possible release of the latest smartphone from Google. The latest reports have
emerged in Vietnam, which is the location of one of the biggest factory of
Samsung. Tinh te bloggers were also cited as sources of these reports. These
bloggers have indicated that the latest design of the Google Nexus 5 is similar
to the recently-launched G2.</div>
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The upcoming
Google smartphone will reportedly feature a 5.2-inch display screen and the
Snapdragon 800 processor. It will also have a slim design. </div>
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It can be recalled
that an executive of LG revealed that there were no plans in producing the next
Nexus smartphone. However, it was clarified that the company was not working on
the device for the moment. The company also indicated that it was open to the
idea of producing the next Nexus smartphone.</div>
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Some
analysts are even speculating on a Google Play version of the LG G2. This may
be a viable concept than the Google Nexus 5 if LG is planning to release the device
into the market. However, the company has no plans of releasing this device.</div>
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The latest
report of a Nexus smartphone based on the LG G2 contradicts another report that
hinted at the possibility that the upcoming Android reference device will be
manufactured by Motorola.</div>
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Although it
remains uncertain which company will manufacture the next Android device, industry
watchers are expecting the details of the Google Nexus 5 to be released once
the Android 5.0 OS is finally introduced by the internet search giant.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-35968849484836544022013-06-10T23:41:00.001+08:002013-06-10T23:41:58.317+08:00Nokia EOS Images Emerge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Nokia may be
down but it is definitely not out. Images emerged recently of a new Nokia flagships
smartphone, which was dubbed as the Nokia EOS. The images posted by a Twitter
user named ViziLeaks and an informant of GSM Arena. </div>
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The camera
module, which hints of an impressive sensor, was clearly shown on the posted
images. Reports have indicated that the upcoming Nokia smartphone will have the
same 41MP capability of the Nokia 808 PureView smartphone without the huge bump
at the back. Although the camera of the upcoming smartphone will still come
out, its profile will be sleeker compared to the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/03/windows-phone-devices-may-feature-nokia.html" target="_blank">PureView</a> smartphone.</div>
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The Nokia
EOS has a long flash similar to the Xenon flash found on the Lumia 928. It also
has a smaller LED that may be used in focusing, which is how it is used on the Lumia
928.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCc2ocqLl9ODtRCQU_OqKjJGelkn6UWm7WlXxvACmztRhdHynJcX8b5trTuo3Jgx4gZblGNi4jDjgRQZVT7UcTLcRGZb5xJcL-fYGG1GhQfZ1CJwaS-fdAtHAO-c7ZZ44DRo-Zi_3gH0/s1600/Nokia+EOS+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nokia EOS smartphone" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCc2ocqLl9ODtRCQU_OqKjJGelkn6UWm7WlXxvACmztRhdHynJcX8b5trTuo3Jgx4gZblGNi4jDjgRQZVT7UcTLcRGZb5xJcL-fYGG1GhQfZ1CJwaS-fdAtHAO-c7ZZ44DRo-Zi_3gH0/s200/Nokia+EOS+3.jpg" title="Nokia EOS Images Emerge" width="173" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nokia EOS smartphone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The black
case of the smartphone is similar to the material used on many Nokia Lumia
devices. The images also show a similar black surface screen display as other
high-end screens that have a ClearBlack filter coating.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjUWMSkP8awbHo_i-78JeeJpGfPUOuMy0znbUPuPENRKEXF6sleekh7n1e_pHirbHHoLUCUfQBC5WO0R057B_duzZTSmtSC8bBQdQlBqTiVi-dHQK1Z2ZMjQOsyc27koatVUQTJnzxAE/s1600/Nokia+EOS+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nokia EOS smartphone" border="0" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjUWMSkP8awbHo_i-78JeeJpGfPUOuMy0znbUPuPENRKEXF6sleekh7n1e_pHirbHHoLUCUfQBC5WO0R057B_duzZTSmtSC8bBQdQlBqTiVi-dHQK1Z2ZMjQOsyc27koatVUQTJnzxAE/s200/Nokia+EOS+4.jpg" title="Nokia EOS Images Emerge" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nokia EOS smartphone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: ViziLeaks)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The upcoming
Nokia EOS may not enter the market before fall since T-Mobile has yet to
introduce the Nokia Lumia 925 into the market. However, it may still be
possible for the latest smartphone from Nokia to be released soon due to the
company’s goal of releasing a number of smartphones into the market.</div>
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The reported
slim 41MP camera of the Nokia EOS with its 808 PureView capability will likely draw
the interest of Nokia lovers who may be looking to acquire the latest
smartphone from the device manufacturer.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ymt0H5s-P7375rwbNNYhqZDGd4WVGJapqHgmK7Y6q1Tfooiikl-iPmcrwAfQK0InxTCt5LvYb8TEedRdyTGdJC7tXKcokN9bpd1CNqmsjfvoH3mwd4nEFoogddDkxHxc_T8-vQ4uSzA/s1600/Asus+Transformer+Pad+Infinity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Asus Transformer Pad Infinity" border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ymt0H5s-P7375rwbNNYhqZDGd4WVGJapqHgmK7Y6q1Tfooiikl-iPmcrwAfQK0InxTCt5LvYb8TEedRdyTGdJC7tXKcokN9bpd1CNqmsjfvoH3mwd4nEFoogddDkxHxc_T8-vQ4uSzA/s200/Asus+Transformer+Pad+Infinity.jpg" title="Latest Asus Transformer Pad Infinity Offers Impressive Features" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Asus Transformer Pad Infinity<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: http://www.asus.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It appears
that Asus has pulled all the stops with the latest model of the Asus Transformer
Pad Infinity. The high-end tablet will reportedly feature the Tegra 4 processor
from Nvidia as well as a high-resolution display screen that will attract the
attention of tablet enthusiasts, be it Android or <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/production-of-display-for-retina-ipad.html" target="_blank">iOS</a>. </div>
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The upcoming
ten-inch tablet will have a display resolution of 2560 by 1600 and will feature
the 1.9GHz Tegra 4 processor from Nvidia together with a 72-core GeForce GPU. Other
features of the device include a 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 5MP
rear-facing camera, and 1.2MP front-facing camera. It will also offer Bluetooth
3.0 connectivity. </div>
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Potential
buyers of the new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity may also purchase the keyboard
dock that has a multi-touch touchpad along with an SDXC memory card slot and
USB 3.0 port. This is one tablet that I would not mind saving up for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The new Asus
Transformer Pad Infinity will have a similar design and finish as the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/07/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-700.html" target="_blank">Asus TransformerPad Infinity TF700</a>. The new processor of the latest model will address some of
the flaws of its <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/06/comparing-asus-transformer-infinity-700.html" target="_blank">predecessor</a>. While the high-resolution display only has a few
rivals in the market.</div>
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The performance
of the tablet along with its 300PPI is expected to compete with the Google
Nexus 10, which is currently among the best ten-incher in the market today. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Reports have
hinted at the possibility that the latest Asus tablet will have a price tag of
around $400, which is similar to the price of the Google Nexus 10. However, it
should be noted that the $400 price tag of the Google tablet is for the 16GB
model. In addition to the bigger internal
storage, the Asus tablet will also have an edge on CPU performance and the optional
keyboard dock. </div>
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The
scheduled release of the new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity has yet to be
announced by the device manufacturer, although it is expected to be released into
the market soon enough.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9iMR7KHI3Ew8ccIq0vpQT-PToUqe8cRFqLkWdrA-338LS9ltpW6tDxN9YkceQUQxRihs9iRBYVmF9GKTWf7yau1LGiqL2KzPduCpm35HnTv58Q0o_Xkkb0Khb4R0daYutOT2uQmEgO4/s1600/iPad+Mini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Refurbished iPad 4 and iPad Mini Offered At A Discount" border="0" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9iMR7KHI3Ew8ccIq0vpQT-PToUqe8cRFqLkWdrA-338LS9ltpW6tDxN9YkceQUQxRihs9iRBYVmF9GKTWf7yau1LGiqL2KzPduCpm35HnTv58Q0o_Xkkb0Khb4R0daYutOT2uQmEgO4/s200/iPad+Mini.jpg" title="iPad Mini" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">iPad Mini<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: http://www.apple.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Discounts
were made available for refurbished <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/12/notable-speed-test-for-ipad-4.html" target="_blank">iPad 4</a> and <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/11/comparing-ipad-mini-and-amazon-kindle.html" target="_blank">iPad Mini</a> through the online
store of Apple. These discounts range from around fifteen percent up to
seventeen percent.</div>
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This will
allow would-be iPad owners to acquire the latest models of the device albeit a
refurbished version at a lower price than the brand-new version. The discounts
are available for all variations of the refurbished models of the tablet
offering of Apple.</div>
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The 16GB Wi-Fi-only
model of the iPad Mini has a price tag of around $279. This is lower by 15
percent compared to the usual price tag of the device. On the other hand, the 32GB
<a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/12/improvement-in-ipad-mini-waiting-time.html" target="_blank">iPad Mini</a> is sold at around $359 or a discount of around 16 percent. The 64GB iPad
Mini is priced at around $439, which is lower by 17 percent compared to the
usual price of the device.</div>
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The 16GB Wi-Fi-only
model of the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/12/sales-of-ipad-4-affected-by-ipad-mini.html" target="_blank">iPad 4</a> is priced at around $419, while the 32GB model has a price
tag of $499. Both price tags are lower by 16 percent compared to the standard
price of the device. On the other hand, the 64GB model is sold at around $579
or a discount of around 17 percent.</div>
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All of the
refurbished products of Apple are tested and fully certified by the company.
They come with a new battery along with a new outer shell. All refurbished units
of the iPad 4 and the iPad Mini carry a warranty of one year.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIk1ox6_MNlcyM2dl36wvbSC9yhCTFuAP4IByTHuTe2k42LvRxvoVOAlahnyO1W3c5IzO2WrFbDVyf5oCP9y_lLblE5bal6tIiIGh4bNpne_7AxNQWId3oreABrXYT2K4eNM6qOhJOvI/s1600/iPhone+5S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="iPhone 5S" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIk1ox6_MNlcyM2dl36wvbSC9yhCTFuAP4IByTHuTe2k42LvRxvoVOAlahnyO1W3c5IzO2WrFbDVyf5oCP9y_lLblE5bal6tIiIGh4bNpne_7AxNQWId3oreABrXYT2K4eNM6qOhJOvI/s200/iPhone+5S.jpg" title="Numerous Color Options For Low-Priced iPhone and iPhone 5S Hinted" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">iPhone 5S<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: http://www.pcmag.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Apple-focused
Macotakara revealed that the supposed <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/multiple-screen-size-for-upcoming.html" target="_blank">iPhone 5S</a> and the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/low-cost-iphone-image-leaked-hinting-at.html" target="_blank">low-priced iPhone</a> will
be available in a number of color options including green and gold. </div>
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Since Apple
has not given any confirmation on the two new models of the iPhone, the report
will remain in the realm of speculations. However, a number of reports have
emerged on the possible appearance and features of the two devices.</div>
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The
low-priced iPhone will reportedly feature a plastic casing, instead of aluminum
and may be available in blue, white, green, pink and yellow-orange. There may
be other color options for the device, including white, gray, gold orange, and
navy. The price range of the device will reportedly be from $350 up to $400.</div>
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On the other
hand, the reported iPhone 5S will also have a number of color options aside
from the typical white and black variants. The report revealed that users may
be able to choose from a green or a gold variant of the device. The <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/12/iphone-5s-image-credit-httpwww.html" target="_blank">iPhone 5S</a>
will also have similar features as the iPhone 5 and will feature a dual-LED
flash for its camera.</div>
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Despite the
absence of any confirmation from Apple, the fact that the latest model of the iPod
Touch is already available in a number of color options, it is possible that
the company will do the same thing for the upcoming models of the iPhone.</div>
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Trial
production of the low-priced iPhone will reportedly start by next month
although a number of reports have indicated that it may not be available in the
market earlier than next year. On the other hand, earlier reports indicated
that the iPhone 5S will be released by the company by July.</div>
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No
statements were issued by Apple in connection to the reported low-priced iPhone
or the iPhone 5S.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XOz5nI5mCN_L7CaDubURW5Mpl63YzP2zCJY9niKlsc5_4k2EGq2PTTdzoky-YaQazs4hQK8nMsizQvUJxvFx0AYaW1B4zrPxXgX2X2maFA2bw0c5W2a87K56BoeUILcVFy0iIAxypW4/s1600/Google+Glass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Google Glass" border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XOz5nI5mCN_L7CaDubURW5Mpl63YzP2zCJY9niKlsc5_4k2EGq2PTTdzoky-YaQazs4hQK8nMsizQvUJxvFx0AYaW1B4zrPxXgX2X2maFA2bw0c5W2a87K56BoeUILcVFy0iIAxypW4/s200/Google+Glass.jpg" title="Recognizing Faces With Google Glass" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Google Glass<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: http://www.google.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ever had a
problem connecting names to faces? Well, this may not be a problem anymore with
<a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/google-glass-specs-released.html" target="_blank">Google Glass</a> as a startup based in San Francisco is reportedly working on a
face-recognition application programming interface. </div>
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Lambda Labs
will reportedly make the Google Glass Face Recognition API available soon to
developers. This was revealed by the co-founder of the company, Stephen
Balaban. The open-source Face API of the company was released by the company
last year and it is already being used by developers and large companies.</div>
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The
application for the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/google-glass-app-allows-images-to-be.html" target="_blank">augmented-reality eyewear</a> will be based on this API. The
app will allow users to identify faces of people in a crowd. It will also store
information of the people that users encounter every day. Aside from being able
to recognize other people using the app, it will also show users the people
whom they have similar interests. </div>
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It remains
uncertain whether the app will occur in real time or it will record the faces
through Google Glass before it searches a remote server. And with questions on
privacy, it remains uncertain if the app will be allowed by the online search
giant. Balaban said that this is the first face-recognition API for the device,
which means it remains uncertain if Google will allow its use on the eyewear.</div>
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However, a
representative from the company revealed that any facial-recognition
applications will not be available through the app store of the company.
Product Management Director Steve Lee had indicated that the company will not
allow such applications into the app store unless solid privacy protections are
set.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-66667677539760676082013-05-27T14:30:00.000+08:002013-05-27T14:30:06.001+08:00Lighter iPad May Be In The Works<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGIIsPU-maKp700c6rmJZmZ1eE8CTQzlZdsKnTBO1D5f5_2NDafNipMD2mQBAx-wy6aqd7V_yYlLR-PSwZKmXsd77XaVbRuG6OKVRegUaEDIi5trWnpTGHhUe9ZkW4CVt-UzzIpha6jQ/s1600/iPad+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="iPad 4" border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGIIsPU-maKp700c6rmJZmZ1eE8CTQzlZdsKnTBO1D5f5_2NDafNipMD2mQBAx-wy6aqd7V_yYlLR-PSwZKmXsd77XaVbRuG6OKVRegUaEDIi5trWnpTGHhUe9ZkW4CVt-UzzIpha6jQ/s200/iPad+4.jpg" title="Lighter iPad May Be In The Works" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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The
<a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/upcoming-ipad-5-to-be-slimmer-and.html" target="_blank">fifth-generation iPad</a> may be lighter compared to the previous model of the
device. </div>
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Taiwan-based
Digitimes reported that the upcoming model of the iPad will enter production by
July. It will reportedly be leaner compared to the previous models. It will also
be 25 percent lighter compared to the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/12/notable-speed-test-for-ipad-4.html" target="_blank">iPad 4</a>. Information about the device was
also released by NPD DisplaySearch last April.</div>
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Although the
fifth-generation iPad will still feature the 2048 by 1536 Retina Display, it
will use thinner glass. This is made possible with the use of a new touch
sensor technology. Its backlight gear will also be more compact compared to the
ones used on the previous models.</div>
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Last April,
NPD DisplaySearch revealed that the LED backlight of the upcoming model of the iPad
will be smaller, which will make a slimmer iPad possible. The increased efficiency of the LEDs will
make the display perform more efficiently. It may also be possible for the
device to use a touch sensor that is film-based.</div>
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The third
and fourth models of the iPad were actually thicker and heavier compared to the
iPad 2. The big backlight assembly contributed to this added thickness and heft
on the device.</div>
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Digitimes
also revealed that by September the deliveries of the fifth-generation iPad
will increase to around three million units. </div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-42811836923855869782013-05-27T08:30:00.000+08:002013-05-27T08:30:03.102+08:00Apple iWatch May Not Be Launched Until Next Year<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The
so-called <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/01/reports-hint-at-possible-ios-powered.html" target="_blank">iWatch</a> may not be introduced by Apple earlier than the latter part of
2014.</div>
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Ming-Chi Kuo
of KGI Securities made this revelation through a note to investors. He also
pointed at the lack of resources required in the development of a variant of
the iOS for the device as one of the issues facing the production of the
device. The company is currently working on overhauling the software.</div>
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Kuo also
indicated that additional research for the components of wearable devices is
needed to make such devices feasible in the market. This will result to the
delay in the production of the watch-like device of Apple. The company may also use a screen display
size of around two inches. It will also feature biometric security, which is
made possible after the company acquired AuthenTec for $356 million.</div>
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Reports of
the supposed iWatch initially emerged in February, which indicated that the
tech giant was taking the production of wristwatch-like products into
consideration. Another report also indicated that around 100 people were
reportedly assigned by Apple to work on the device. New patents filed by Apple
also hinted at the possibility that Apple will work on such a device.</div>
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Kuo has been
accurate in a number of previous reports on Apple products including the plans
of the company for a <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/07/macbook-pro-with-retina-display.html" target="_blank">Retina MacBook Pro</a> and the white iPhone 4. He was also
accurate with his statement on the details of the iPad and the iPod. </div>
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Statements
from Apple CEO Tim Cook last month also supported the statement of Kuo that the
reported iWatch may not see the light of day until next year.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-23867233223209904072013-05-26T21:17:00.002+08:002013-05-26T21:17:54.661+08:00Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Images Emerge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Samsung Galaxy S4 Active<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Extreme
sports enthusiasts may want to hold off from purchasing the latest flagship
smartphone of Samsung after leaked images of the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/rugged-samsung-galaxy-s4-active-hinted.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S4 Active</a>
emerged recently over the net. This particular model of the smartphone is
basically a rugged version of the recently released Galaxy S4.</div>
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Earlier
reports revealed that the upcoming model will be resistant to water and dust.
This is good news for lovers of extreme sports since they can tweet while they
run the rapids without having to worry about their smartphone. The leaked
images of the upcoming smartphone were acquired by GSMArena.</div>
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The Samsung
Galaxy S4 Active will feature a 1.9 GHz quad-core ARM processor, screen display
resolution of 1920 by 1080, and an Adreno GPU. Although reports have also
indicated that the rear camera of the upcoming smartphone will have a lower
resolution, it is still adequate enough for any smartphone camera buff. The
upcoming smartphone will have an eight megapixel rear-facing camera, which is
lower than the thirteen megapixel camera of the standard <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/samsung-galaxy-s4-features-four-cores.html" target="_blank">Galaxy S4</a>.</div>
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The rugged
version of the flagship smartphone will also have a metallic shell, which
contrasts the fondness of the South Korean manufacturer for hard plastic.</div>
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The upcoming
device was reportedly showcased in Croatia although its release into the market
remains uncertain for the moment. Industry watchers cannot wait for the
availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active in the market and put it on a
number of tests.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-52887812810689243742013-05-23T20:28:00.001+08:002013-05-23T20:28:27.227+08:00Will Apple Launch A New MacBook Air?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MacBook Air<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Industry
watchers are anticipating the release of a new MacBook Air of Apple. The
indicators that point to the coming of the new model are the shrinking supply
of the 13.3-inch model of the slim Apple laptop. Only Best Buy has the device
on its inventory, while the supply of all the other authorized outlets of the tech
giant is reportedly getting smaller.</div>
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A reduction
in the supply of an Apple product is normally a sign of a new version of that
particular product.</div>
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However, it
remains uncertain if a new <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2012/04/keeping-macbook-air-one-step-ahead-of.html" target="_blank">MacBook Air</a> will indeed be released by the company.
It is expected that the upcoming device will feature the next-generation
Haswell processor of Intel. The processor will be launched by June, prior to
the Worldwide Developers Conference of Apple. This may give some indication of things
to come. </div>
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Another
question that will be raised in connection to the next version of the slim
laptop of Apple is whether it will use the Retina Display that is used in a
number of devices of the company. Although using the high-definition display
may be expected, it may raise the cost of producing the device, let alone
affecting the battery life of the device.</div>
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If Apple
aims to maintain a notable battery life for the device while using the Retina
Display, it may have to sacrifice its slim design. But with the way technology
is advancing, Apple may have another ace hidden somewhere up its sleeve.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-29480043511838659742013-05-21T21:52:00.002+08:002013-05-21T21:52:54.252+08:00The Night’s Watch Official Game Of Thrones Timepiece Coming<br />
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Night’s Watch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Game of
Thrones fans will have something to cheer about with the upcoming release of a limited
edition official “Game of Thrones” timepiece, The Night’s Watch.</div>
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HBO and Ulysse
Nardin, a high-end Swiss watch manufacturer, will produce the device, which is
based on the durable Black Sea diving chronograph. The timepiece may not appear to come from the
show itself since black is the dominant color and it features an aquatic
pattern dial reminiscent of the Black Sea chronograph. The numerical markers,
power reserve, hands, and sub-dials have a red-colored design.</div>
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The Night’s
Watch is described by Ulysse Nardin as a perfect combination of elegance and athleticism.
Its black and red elements provide the somber mood of the sacred order. This is
quiet ironic for fans of the show due to the removal of a character form the so-called
sacred order for a particular color choice.</div>
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The elements
of the show on the timepiece are rather understated particularly with the
placement of the logo of the show at the back. It also features a pair of
ceramic links at the rubber strap of the watch that shows the phrase “The Night’s
Watch” engrave on it. The phrase “I am the sword in darkness” can also be found
above it.</div>
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The
vulcanized rubber coating is also featured on the timepiece that comes with a
sapphire crystal. It is also water resistant up to around 655 feet. Since it is
a limited edition timepiece, only twenty-five timepieces will be manufactured
witch each one costing around $10,500 each. “The Night’s Watch” timepiece will be
available through the HBO store and the Cellini Jewelers in New York.</div>
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freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-48236736225640084292013-05-20T20:10:00.001+08:002013-05-20T20:10:10.952+08:00New Canon Super-Telephoto Lens Available For Pre-Orders<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh341Qjw-xauE1JGbkFBKG0VC3Qei4Ub-iwfJDfcB0iugIu610Fkt3MIA2B8uj4pMmugXcGyZYbsVUom4XdojR8swrLAATxJrwkSKEFyI5W_j_ccMMapuRxR1Qo-Au5nW_FY88yd3oUV0k/s1600/New+Canon+Super-Telephoto+Lens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="New Canon Super-Telephoto Lens" border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh341Qjw-xauE1JGbkFBKG0VC3Qei4Ub-iwfJDfcB0iugIu610Fkt3MIA2B8uj4pMmugXcGyZYbsVUom4XdojR8swrLAATxJrwkSKEFyI5W_j_ccMMapuRxR1Qo-Au5nW_FY88yd3oUV0k/s200/New+Canon+Super-Telephoto+Lens.jpg" title="New Canon Super-Telephoto Lens Available For Pre-Orders" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">New Canon Super-Telephoto Lens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Image Credit: http://www.cnet.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sports and
wildlife photographers will have mixed feelings with the upcoming release of a
new Canon super-telephoto lens from Canon that has an integrated 1.4x telephoto
extender.</div>
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Photographers
will likely shout for joy once the upcoming 200-400 mm lens enters the market.
That is, until they see the price tag. The new super-telephoto lens will set
back photographers by $11,799. </div>
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The
integrated extender of the lens can be activated through a simple flip of a
lever, which makes the lens easier to use. It is also designed for the optics
of the lens since it is already integrated into the new Canon super-telephoto
lens itself. This is not quite true for ordinary extenders that are attached
into a camera.</div>
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Despite the
prohibitive price, it appears that the demand for the new Canon super-telephoto
lens is high. The pre-order page of Amazon revealed that the supply of the
product is limited. The online retail company is expecting that it may not be
able to comply with all of the orders of their clients in the initial
allocation of the product.</div>
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The lens was
initially announced over two years ago, and Canon wanted to release it last
year. </div>
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The lens
weighs around 8.3 pounds and is 14.4 inches long, without the lens hood. </div>
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It has
twenty-five lens elements, which include some composed of fluorite as well as
ultra-low dispersion glass. When the extender is engaged, it will increase the
lens elements to thirty-three. Glare and reflection are also reduced due to the
SubWavelength Structure Coating and the Super Spectra Coating technology of
Canon. </div>
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The product
is also weather-sealed and features an image stabilization feature that allows
photographers to shoot four stops slower compared to their typical shooting
situations. For stationary subjects, photographers can shoot at 1/60 sec
instead of 1/1000 sec without any camera shake. However, it should be noted
that the shake reduction statement is an optimistic view of the manufacturer of
the new Canon super-telephoto lens.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Firefox OS-Powered Smartphone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It seems
Mozilla is getting serious with the Firefox OS-powered smartphones as it is
reportedly offering a developer phone to programmers who will make apps for the
Firefox Marketplace. </div>
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Havi Hoffman
of Mozilla posted recently that the company are willing to make the apps that
on the Marketplace if the programmers have a great idea for an app and can
create it. The company will also provide a Firefox OS Developer Preview device
to the programmers, which they can use to develop the app. The Firefox OS is
expected to be formally launched by summer.</div>
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Hoffman
added that once the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/high-end-firefox-os-powered-smartphones.html" target="_blank">Firefox OS-powered smartphones</a> become available in the
market, the programmers will have the chance of being the first ones to post
their apps on the Firefox Marketplace. A number of users in selected markets
will be looking for apps that they can use on their smartphones. These apps may
include games, utilities, tools, entertainment, sports and other apps.</div>
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Since the
apps for the Firefox OS are browser-based, they are expected to load websites
that are specially designed for mobile devices. This will allow the OS of
Mozilla to start strong since it can already load a number of popular websites.</div>
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The
challenge that programmers will face is how to create an app that is suitable
for devices that have limited hardware capabilities. The company is also aiming
to ensure that these apps will work on these devices. The first <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/firefox-os-powered-smartphones-anyone.html" target="_blank">FirefoxOS-powered smartphones</a> were intended to be promoted in developing markets,
where the price tag is an important consideration when consumers acquire a
smartphone. </div>
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The
first-generation phones using the Firefox OS were unveiled by Mozilla during
the Mobile World Congress last February. They became available in the recently
through Geeksphone. Sony, LG, ZTE, and Alcatel are expected to released their
own models of a Firefox OS-powered smartphone, although the launch schedule for
these devices remains uncertain for the moment.</div>
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The files of
the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/first-3d-printed-gun-successfully-tested.html" target="_blank">3D-printed gun</a>, the Liberator, were removed from Defcad, the file-sharing
site of Defense Distributed, following an order by the State Department.
Defense Distributed is the group established by Coy Wilson, who was able to
successfully test-fire the weapon.</div>
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Wilson was
not surprised by the move of the State Department although he thought that the
site was allowed to post the files under exemptions of the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations for dissemination in a public domain. But it
appears that another site is more than willing to host the blueprints for the
weapon, The Pirate Bay.</div>
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Although the
files were removed from Defcad, they were posted within one day on the network
of The Pirate Bay. The peer-to-peer network has a number of versions of the files
for the first 3D-printed gun. Some files were already uploaded before the
demand of the State Department came out.</div>
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In addition
to the action by the State Department, Democratic Senator Leland Yee introduced
a bill in the state of California that effectively prohibited similar weapons.
Last year, US Representative Steve Israel introduced a bill that increased restrictions
on these weapons. </div>
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Despite the
increasing need to limit gun ownership across the different branches of the
government, some sectors think that apprehensions on 3D-printed guns are exaggerated.
Although these weapons are not easy to detect and basically anyone can make it,
it still requires a specialized, high-end printer before any 3D-printed gun can
be made.</div>
freelance bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565276197533170847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499817415855646470.post-4274365467333820092013-05-14T08:00:00.000+08:002013-05-14T08:00:05.574+08:00High-End Firefox OS-Powered Smartphones In The Pipeline<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Not too long
ago a report revealed the availability of <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/04/firefox-os-powered-smartphones-anyone.html" target="_blank">Firefox OS-powered smartphones</a>. These
smartphones are budget models and were mainly marketed in developing markets
such as Brazil. However, a Mozilla executive revealed that a high-end device
may be released by Sony using the OS.</div>
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Mozilla
mobile devices senior vice president Li Gong revealed that the company is
discussing with Sony on the type of device that the company may release into
the market. The Firefox OS is aiming to enter a market that is currently being
dominated by the <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/jelly-bean-android-users-surpass-ice.html" target="_blank">Android</a> of Google and <a href="http://thenonprofessionalblogger.blogspot.com/2013/05/traffic-logs-show-ios-7-prior-to-launch.html" target="_blank">iOS</a> of Apple. The company initially released
budget smartphones with the Keon and the Peak, which were available through
Geeksphone.</div>
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Despite using
low-end devices as its entry into the smartphone market, Mozilla is reportedly working
with other companies in the hope of offering high-end Firefox OS-powered
smartphones. Gong revealed that the company aims to enter the high-end market
although it may take time to put up an ecosystem. </div>
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He also
revealed that a number of manufacturers are already developing their own
Firefox OS-powered smartphones. These manufacturers include Alcatel, Huawei,
LG, Sony and ZTE. There are also eighteen
telecom operators that have indicated their interest in using the OS.</div>
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Gong also
indicated that the company is taking a pure approach for its OS. It is not
limited to being an open source program but it also goes through an open
process.</div>
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The Android
is being promoted by Google as open-source software. However, it does not allow
manufacturers and mobile service providers any inside information on its
development and its unreleased versions. The Android can be modified by the
partners of the company after the OS is released into the market.</div>
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Despite
these pronouncements, industry watchers are skeptical on the impact of Firefox
OS-powered smartphones in the mobile market. Its late entry into the market and
the presence of similar open-source OS are some of the obstacles that Mozilla
will have to deal with in the market.</div>
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However,
Gong is optimistic about the entry of the operating system of Mozilla in the
market. He indicated that some people thought it was a foolish decision to
start the project. The company believes that need for a third OS is strong
among business. This is the reason why the company continued with the project
with the end-goal of release more Firefox OS-powered smartphones into the
market.</div>
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