Another new surprise may have just been ruined from the upcoming Google hardware event on October 9. It sure looks like Google is also going to announce a new Chromecast device. Now, this could just be the Chromecast that went back through the FCC with Bluetooth, but the device itself has some exterior changes. The images of the new Chromecast (3rd gen?) arrive via reddit, where a user said he walked into a Best Buy to pick-up a new Google dongle. As he went to checkout, the device wouldn’t ring up because it supposedly wasn’t in Best Buy’s system yet and was instead flagged as scheduled for release on October 9. They sold it to him anyway at the normal $35 Chromecast price and off he went. When the redditor got home, he noticed that the device was indeed different than others he owned. As you can see here, the device is indeed different looking. It now has a matte finish and a “G” logo instead of the glossy finish with Chrome logo. It supposedly doesn’t have the magnetic clasp on its rear any longer, but is still microUSB. It’s a little thicker than the original too. If you look closely at the box for the device, it has the same NC2-6A5 model number as the Chromecast (2015), which is why we think this might just be the Bluetooth-enabled model in a new case. There is also another Google number listed as GA00439, but references to that online just point to other Chromecast devices. The redditor said he tried to setup the device and was not able to. Apparently, his Google Home app needs an update in order to allow that, but that update probably won’t arrive until October 9, when the device was supposed to be released. Cheers Michael! The post New Chromecast Shows Up at Best Buy Two Weeks Early – Droid Life appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/new-chromecast-shows-up-at-best-buy-two-weeks-early-droid-life/
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Earlier this year Fox announced that Marvel’s Dark Phoenix movie would be delayed where instead of a release in 2018, it had been pushed to February 2019. The other day a trailer for the movie was released which seemed like everything was on track, or so we thought, but unfortunately that is no longer the case. In a report from Deadline, it appears that Fox has decided to delay the Dark Phoenix movie again. Instead of being released in February, Fox has reportedly pushed the release to the 7th of June, 2019, making it a summer blockbuster release. Why the delay, you ask? Apparently because a summer release is a “better date”, plus it also gives the film a better chance at doing well in China. It seems that the trailer for the movie managed to clock 44 million views over in China in the first 24 hours, indicating that the Chinese market is pretty excited for its release. It is unfortunate that the movie has been delayed again, and safe to say that the delays are building up a lot of hype which hopefully the movie will be able to deliver. Dark Phoenix is expected to be the last Marvel movie by Fox following Disney’s acquisition of them, which will also see the return of several Marvel franchises back to Marvel. It was also previously reported that Marvel will be folding the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool in the MCU, which presumably could come in the form of a reboot of the franchises. Filed in General. Read more about Entertainment, Marvel and Movies. The post Fox Delays ‘Dark Phoenix’, Will Now Be Released On June 7, 2019 appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/fox-delays-dark-phoenix-will-now-be-released-on-june-7-2019/ This is going to be an interesting battle. The 2018 Mazda6 is fresh from a major facelift for the current model year. I personally love this car. I think it’s the best-looking midsize sedan in the market today, apart from the fact it is gifted with an athletic demeanor. However, I also like the 2019 Ford Fusion. This is not because it still resembles an Aston Martin at first glance, but it remains a true driver’s car while still remaining civilized for the daily drive. On the other hand, I always admired the performance-oriented attitude of the Subaru Legacy. The 2019 Legacy is still a great car to drive and is the only one in this test equipped with standard all-wheel drive. The Ford Fusion can be optioned with a similar drivetrain, but the Mazda6 only comes in front-wheel drive. All of our three contenders have a sub-$24k base price. If you are shopping in this category, both the 2018 models of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are the top picks. But if both of those cars are too mainstream for your palate, then the 2018 Mazda6, 2019 Ford Fusion, and 2019 Subaru Legacy are certainly worthy of attention. 2018 Mazda6I’ll give it to you outright: the Mazda6 drives like a dream, but only if you’re the sporty type of driver. This car has the agility and reflexes of the smaller Mazda3. Even the steering feel is better than in the new Mazda MX-5. I know it’s a bold claim, but it’s the truth. Live with it. The 2018 Mazda6 can be driven hard and still ask for more. You can thrash this car the entire day without upsetting the magnificent balance of the chassis. It is a sporty midsize sedan and makes no qualms about it. The 2018 refresh gave the fascia a more refined look, but there’s no mistaking the aggressive face and the sensuous Kodo-inspired curves and body lines. The fact is you can drive the Mazda6 like a hooligan, but you won’t. It is more than that. Previous models were still relatively comfortable despite the sporting apprehensions, and new 2018 model is no different. There is a firmness to the ride that can only be appreciated by those who have driven a Bentley Continental. The ride is smooth but taut, and that’s not a bad thing. The base Sport trim starts at $23,000 and comes with 17-inch alloys, push-button start, a leather steering wheel, and a six-speed manual transmission. Power comes from a SKYACTIV 2.5-liter four-banger with 187-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The motor can achieve 26/35 mpg, which is above average given the power output. Also standard is an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and six speakers. You also get blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera. All in all, not bad for a base model, right? But if you don’t like rowing the gears yourself, stepping up for the Touring trim is the better option. You get the same engine in base trim but it comes mated to a slick 6-speed automatic. The Touring version starts at around $25k but includes bigger 19-inch alloys, heated front seats, power controls for the driver seat, proximity keyless entry, and automatic high beams. Also standard is the i-Activsense safety package that includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning with lane keeping assist. The Mazda6 Grand Touring is my personal bet. You get all the goodies in the Touring trim along with a more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter motor with 250-horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Despite the added horsepower, the engine can still return an impressive 23/32 mpg. The engine is mated to a six-speed auto and also comes with an 11-speaker audio system with satellite radio and standard navigation. The Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim will hover around $31k to $34k and will add luxury features such as a heated steering wheel, memory settings for the driver seat, upgraded leather and interior trim, and LED lighting. Like I said, the Mazda6 is a driver’s car, but it’s still comfortable and relatively practical. If you need a family sedan that drives like a sporty compact, nothing comes close to the 2018 Mazda6. 2019 Ford FusionThe 2019 Ford Fusion is a different sort of animal. The driving experience is similar to the Mazda6, but the sportiness is toned down a bit to deliver more refinement. That’s not a bad thing to have in a midsize sedan. Older models were touted to be sportier and more responsive, but the new Fusion is still dynamically impressive despite the added refinement. All I can say is this: the Ford Fusion is a better driver’s car than the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It also comes with a luxurious interior and plenty of space for passengers and cargo. It may be a bit long in the tooth to be quite honest, but Ford managed to keep the Fusion fresh in the eyes of potential buyers. That’s why it’s a bit sad that Ford will stop making cars and sedans in favor of crossovers, SUVs, and electric vehicles. It’s a shame because the second-generation Fusion (released in 2013) is one of the best-looking and best-handling sedans that Ford churned out in the last 15 years or so. The current-generation Fusion is also sold in hybrid and plug-in models, and they’re not bad in the world of eco-conscious vehicles, either. But still, it’s glad to know the Fusion is still here. The base S model comes equipped with a 2.5-liter four-banger that churns out 173-horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. The motor is a connected to a six-speed automatic. It’s important to note the base engine in the Fusion is short on power compared to the Mazda6, and you will feel it in the open road. But still, the base trim comes well-equipped with 16-inch steel wheels (nasty), automatic headlights, a 4.2-inch infotainment screen with four speakers, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera for less than $23k. Oh and before I forget, Ford’s Co-Pilot360 Protect driver assist system is standard on the base S trim and includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, and forward collision mitigation. Higher trim models get an upgraded Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist system that adds dual-zone climate control, Ford Sync, adaptive cruise control, and a navigation system. For the money, I would gladly upgrade to the Fusion SE that includes a more powerful turbocharged 1.5-liter four-banger with 181-horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. It can still achieve 21/34 mpg which is slightly better than the 21/31 mpg of the base motor. For less than $24k you also get larger 17-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats, a larger 8-inch touchscreen display with satellite radio and six speakers, and Apple CarPlay with Android Auto. The SE is also available in all-wheel drive. If you choose this option, Ford will throw in a lively 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that is good for 240-horsepower and 270-pound feet of torque. The SEL and Titanium trim gets the revised 2.0-liter motor along with standard luxury features such as keyless ignition with remote ignition, heated mirrors, a more powerful audio system, larger 19-inch wheels, ambient lighting, and LED fog lights. Ford is also offering the Fusion in V6 Sport trim. You get a turbocharged 2.7-liter motor with 325-horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, standard all-wheel drive, adjustable suspension, and a 12-speaker audio system. But there’s a catch. The V6 Sport Trim is hovering dangerously close to $42,000. In my humble opinion, this is too much money for a midsize sedan, and I would rather fork over $28k or $34k for the Fusion SEL and Titanium, respectively. For the money, the Ford Fusion is still one of the best choices in the midsize segment. This is high praise given the presence of the perennial and updated Toyota Camry and magnificent Honda Accord. What the Mazda6 lacks in comfort, the Ford Fusion more than makes up for it. 2019 Subaru LegacyI have to admit, the 2019 Subaru Legacy caters to a specific niche in the market. It is the only midsize sedan in this comparison that comes standard with all-wheel drive, and it’s a good one at that, if not the best in the market. The only thing that bothers me about the Legacy is the conservative and humdrum styling, especially in base and mid-level trim options. Of course, looks are entirely subjective, but you see where I’m getting at, right? Compared to the sexy Mazda6 and elegant Ford Fusion, the Subaru Legacy sedan is a bit boring. From the side, it even resembles a previous-model Honda Accord. It seems the Subaru Legacy is filling the conservative niche that the new Toyota Camry previously abandoned, and that’s not surprising isn’t it? But for a midsize family sedan that hack it over snow, mud, or rough roads, you can do no better than the Subaru Legacy. Like I said, even the base trim comes standard with symmetrical all-wheel drive and Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist technology that comes with lane keeping assist and sway warning, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and pre-collision throttle management. The Legacy in base 2.5i trim comes with 17-inch wheels, a 6.5-inch infotainment touchscreen with four speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite radio. All trim models of the 2019 Subaru Legacy are also equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment, and that’s nice. You get all of this for less than $23k. You also get a 2.5-liter Boxer motor that churns out 175-horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque, which is mated to a CVT transmission. All of a sudden, the 2019 Subaru Legacy in base trim is starting to look like excellent value, right? The 2.5i Premium trim adds bigger 17-inch alloys, a 10-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, a leather steering wheel, a larger 8-inch touchscreen interface, and six speakers for less than $25k. The Sport trim starts at less than $27k and adds 18-inch alloys, LED fog lights, and keyless ignition. The Sport model also gets rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot monitoring for added safety. The Limited trim receives an upgraded suspension system along with full leather upholstery and a 12-speaker premium Harman Kardon audio system for less than $30k. Finally, the top-end 3.6R Limited will get you a bigger and throatier six-cylinder Boxer motor with 256-horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque. With a starting price of around $31,000 the 3.6R Limited also comes with dual exhaust and turn-adapting LED headlights. The base 2.5-liter Boxer motor may be quiet and smooth, but it feels a bit sluggish compared to the four-cylinder motors in the Mazda6 and Ford Fusion. But it can return 34/25 mpg while the six-cylinder Boxer can achieve 28/20 mpg. The CVT is also tame and slow to respond but it does have simulated shifts to make it feel like you’re piloting a proper six-speed auto. When it comes to value, it is hard to ignore the 2019 Subaru Legacy. You will need to pay more money if you want an all-wheel drive Fusion, while the Mazda6 is only sold in front-wheel drive. The Legacy shines when you need it most, such as when faced with rough or demanding terrain. VerdictAll of our three midsize sedan contenders are excellent alternatives to the Camry and Accord. The 2018 Mazda6 is the perfect choice for enthusiast drivers. The 2019 Ford Fusion is an excellent family hauler with decent levels of sportiness. The 2019 Subaru Legacy offers the best bang for the buck in this category. All things considered, though, it’s the Mazda6’s dynamics – and dynamic looks – that push it to the top of our list. The post 2018 Mazda6 vs 2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Subaru Legacy: Midsize Sedan Showdown appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/2018-mazda6-vs-2019-ford-fusion-vs-2019-subaru-legacy-midsize-sedan-showdown/ One of the most impressive VR technology demos we’ve ever seen is on display at Oculus Connect 5 in San Jose. In a corner of the convention center The VOID brought Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, demonstrating publicly for the first time that the startup is using Oculus Rift inside its VR helmet to provide the visuals you see when visiting one of The VOID’s $30+ per ticket attractions. Right next to the demo there’s a 4,000 square foot arena setup for the Oculus Quest version of old west shooting game Dead and Buried. While Oculus Rift powers some of the best VR attractions of 2017 and 2018, through this demonstration Facebook is showing that Oculus Quest may be able power the next generation of these experiences in 2019 and 2020 without any backpack or specialized external tracking hardware.
Quest could represent a big step forward in terms of convenience, cost and setup — though it also remains unclear whether the standalone hardware will be able to operate at the robust scale required by regular use at a VR installation. The cost came down last year to $1,500 per camera for OptiTrack-based setups, but the largest setups still require dozens of them to work. If you could equip four people with headsets and controllers for practically the same cost as a single OptiTrack camera, though, the convenience and cost savings are going to be just too much to ignore. It could give rise to new kinds of arrangements for VR attractions built around the capabilities of this particular headset. After all, some installations are combining Gear VR with OptiTrack because the system uses a lower cost combination of computer and head-mounted display. Which brings me to the demonstration at Oculus Connect 5 showing two teams of three wearing Oculus Quest and facing off against each other. The two teams hid behind boxes on either side of an old west train station while myself and a camera person stood in between the teams and watched the action unfold all around us through the screen of an iPad held up to view the action. It isn’t the first time we’ve seen handheld phones or tablets able to peer into the virtual world of someone wearing a headset — but it is the first time we’ve seen it done at this scale with standalone headsets. It is also worth noting Google just announced a new controller tracking technologywhich nobody has tested publicly, but if Oculus Quest’s controllers aren’t robust enough for this kind of use case at a commercial sale, there’s a chance Google’s upcoming standalone controller tracking technology might be up to the task instead. This story originally appeared on Uploadvr.com. Copyright 2018 The post Dead and Buried shows the arena potential for Oculus Quest appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/dead-and-buried-shows-the-arena-potential-for-oculus-quest/ In early August, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a fateful tweet: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” On Saturday, two days after the US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk for “false and misleading” statements made on Twitter, Musk, Tesla, and the feds reached a compromise—a settlement. According to documents filed in a New York federal court, Musk and Tesla will have to each write $20 million checks for the misadventure, which will be disbursed to investors harmed during the wild market swings that occurred after Musk’s tweets. (Tesla announced in late August, 17 days after the tweet, that it would remain public.) The electric carmaker will appoint two additional independent members to its board. The company will have to keep firm oversight over Musk’s communications with investors—including by tweet. Most critically: Musk will have to step down from his role as Tesla chairperson for at least three years. He will remain on as the company’s CEO and will retain a seat on its board. In reaching a settlement with the federal enforcement agency, Musk and the company seem to have reversed course. Last week, Tesla had reportedly been on the cusp of a settlement with the SEC, before backing out. Despite that waffling, legal experts say the result could have been much, much worse for Musk and his car company, where he has served as chairperson since 2004 and CEO since 2008. “Frankly, I view this as somewhat favorable to Musk,” says Stephen Diamond, a professor of securities law and corporate governance at the Santa Clara University School of Law. “He remains CEO, he’s still the dominant stockholder in the company, and he still remains in place on the board.” (Musk owns about 22 percent of Tesla shares.) By relinquishing his role as chairperson, Musk does lose his ability to call board meetings, as well as set their agendas. His replacement in that role, whom the SEC demands be “independent,” will break Musk’s symbolic grip on the company, at least a bit. (Indeed, a cadre of the company’s investors have been calling for Tesla to formally separate the roles of CEO and chairperson for years now.) “This will serve as a kind of check on the runaway power of Musk,” says Diamond. As CEO, Musk will retain his control over day-to-day operations of Tesla. A major question looms: Who will the new chairperson be? Will that pick be a truly independent check on the impulsive Musk, praised often for his marketing prowess and inventiveness, but whose actions have occasionally proved destructive and expensive? Observers have long grumbled that Tesla’s board members are not nearly independent enough. (Brother Kimbal Musk is currently on the board for both Tesla and Musk’s SpaceX venture. Antonio Gracias, a founder of Valor Equity Partners, is a longtime friend of Musk’s and has invested in PayPal and Solar City.) “If the new chairperson is somebody who is extraordinarily strong and someone who will stand up to Elon, then it will be a change in his life,” says Erik Gordon, a lawyer who studies entrepreneurship at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. “If the person is as independent as the supposedly independent directors of Tesla, then it probably doesn’t change his life very much. He will dominate that chairperson in the way he has dominated his board.” One big thing that will definitely change for Musk: The settlement instructs Tesla to “implement mandatory procedures and controls to oversee all of Elon Musk’s communications regarding the Company made in any format.” Including—you guessed it—Twitter. “The thing that will be both humiliating for Musk and good for him is that he will be the only CEO I have ever known who will have to get his communications approved before he makes them,” says Gordon. Expect this to be a particular bummer for Musk, who has built a reputation off his irreverent, goofy, startlingly transparent, and lawsuit-spurring social media posts. Professional tweet editors, polish up those resumes. Not settling with the SEC could have led to a more dire outcome. The SEC’s initial suit sought to bar the CEO from becoming an officer or director for any public company, perhaps for life. A loss against the federal agency in court may have also made it difficult for Musk to raise money for his non-Tesla ventures: rocket-building SpaceX, neurotechnology company Neuralink, and infrastructure venture the Boring Company. While the settlement neatly ties up Tesla’s current dealings with the SEC, the carmaker still has two more Twitter-related headaches. The first is the reported Department of Justice probe into the “funding secured” tweet, which is being investigated as a possible case of criminal fraud. The settlement here may not have any bearing on that investigation, legal experts say. The second is a series of class-action lawsuits filed by investors who say they lost big money in the market volatility following Musk’s August Twitter statements. Though the $40 million in fines will be used to mollify investors, legal experts expect the plaintiffs to push for even more funds. “Those lawsuits have always been the bigger risk to Musk and the company,” says Gordon. More Great WIRED StoriesThe post Elon Musk’s SEC Settlement Could Have Gone So Much Worse appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/elon-musks-sec-settlement-could-have-gone-so-much-worse/ A U.S. District court has sided with Facebook in their standoff with the U. S. Department of Justice over the government’s attempts to wiretap voice calls in Messenger. In August, three unnamed sources confirmed to Reuters that the U.S. government was trying to force Facebook’s hand regarding the encryption on its Messenger app. The government wants the social media platform to make it possible for law enforcement agencies to listen in on a suspect’s conversation during criminal investigations. Facebook refused the demand and the case was set for trial over the summer. The case is sealed, so there are no public records available. On August 14, the judge in the case heard opening arguments regarding the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to have Facebook held in contempt of court for refusing to cooperate with the investigation. According to Reuters, which spoke to sources familiar with the sealed ruling, the courts have ruled in favor of Facebook. The reasoning of the judge’s decision has not been released, but the results are a clear win for Facebook. The outcome of this case could have widespread ramifications regarding privacy on communication apps. If the courts had ruled in favor of the government, that could have allowed law enforcement agencies to make similar demands of other communication apps. For their part, some tech companies, despite the obvious privacy issues inherent in social media, have come to see themselves as guardians of privacy. In a lot of ways, this case is similar to one that occurred in 2016 between the FBI and Apple regarding the contents of an iPhone belonging to a man involved in the murder of government employees in San Bernardino, California. In that case, Apple argued that the government was violating the company’s first amendment rights by attempting to force the issue. However, the case was never resolved as a third-party contractor helped the government obtain the information it sought from the phone. This case could also have implications for how internet-based voice applications are viewed in regards to wiretapping. Currently, it is fairly easy for law enforcement to obtain warrants to tap traditional phone conversations, but that hasn’t been expanded to platforms such as Facebook Messenger or Google Hangouts. While there are legal issues at stake here, the government’s request also runs into technical ones as well. Standard text messages sent within Messenger do not receive one-to-one encryption, but phone conversations do. Facebook is arguing that the government’s request is impossible without rewriting Messenger’s code, which would make it easier to listen in on anyone’s conversations. Updated on September 29, 2018: Updated with the news that the judge has ruled in favor of Facebook.
The post Department of Justice demands Facebook Decrypt Messenger appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/department-of-justice-demands-facebook-decrypt-messenger/ Today in “that sounds nice,” a group of biologists studying termite colonies in southern Japan have discovered all-female colonies that function perfectly without even a single male termite being involved. The lady termites, which reproduce asexually, appear to have been descended from mixed sex colonies but at some point decided that enough was enough and branched out to create new colonies where it’s girls’ night every night. And day. Forever. Besides the obvious advantage of everyone remembering to put the toilet seat down and a presumed 100 percent reduction in man termites making decisions about woman termites’ bodies, the scientists noted that the uniform head shape of lady termites is an advantage when it comes to defending the colony from intruders. Strong, beautiful lady termites. Getting it done, kicking out men, and forming flawless Spartan phalanxes with their heads. Is it messed up that being a southern Japanese termite sounds awesome right about now? The post All-female termite societies exist in Japan. Where do I sign up? appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/all-female-termite-societies-exist-in-japan-where-do-i-sign-up/ How will augmented reality (AR) glasses work for consumers? Specifically, what will be the user interface (UI) and/or user experience (UX) for the eyewear that will bring AR to the masses? The user experience will be very important since we are talking about a change to the fundamental human and machine interface. Up until now, the interaction has been between humans and computers, personal computers, laptops, mobile devices, and tablets. What we’re looking at over the next 10 years is a migration towards other yet-to-be-designed devices that are near-to-eye that will enable us to see the real world. But it will also have the ability to post digital content either floating loosely in the real world or within our view of the real world. Need input on the inputsIt’s going to take something totally new to trigger a large-scale consumer response when it comes to augmented reality wearables. What’s going to lead the development of these devices? I think it will come down to decisions regarding the input. Those decisions are going to dictate what the UI and UX will become. This is instead of the opposite; the UX/UI dictating the inputs. For example, input for a mobile phone means the ability to swipe, to use finger pinching, and the use of voice. These are all useful attributes in our current interaction with computers. Some of these will live on for AR wearables. For example, voice may be combined with gesture recognition. A camera embedded on the headset can notice where your hands are in relation to the visual content and in relation to how far it is away from your head. This is fundamental for “spatial computing” which is how companies like Magic Leap and Microsoft refer to the next man/machine interface. Voice command or AI-powered personal assistants can also help control your graphic orientation, and decision-making environment. There’s also the likely inclusion of a controller as an input. This could take the form of a little mouse in your hand, very similar to some of the virtual reality (VR) headsets that utilize hand controllers. Eye-tracking or gazing will also be a factor. Say I’m in a meeting, now I can’t really use my hands in front of my face. And I can’t really talk. So eye-tracking or gazing could be another way to navigate content, but not be noticeable to anyone else. This input will be critical in circumstances when neither voice or using your hands is an option. So those are the four primary inputs: Eye-tracking (gazing), controllers, voice, and gesture recognition. The question still remains, what input is going to lead to what in terms of UI and UX? We don’t have the answers yet but I believe it’s going to be an amalgamation of all of those inputs. And the combination will have to be contextual. Here’s what I mean. Say I put my smart glasses on in the morning just ahead when I’m about to start driving. The headset will have a gyro on it and it’ll know that it’s in motion. Once I achieve a speed of more than a few miles per hour, I will no longer be able to use gesture recognition. But I will be able to use voice recognition, and I’ll be able to use eye-tracking. So the device itself has to be smart enough to know where I am and what I’m doing, sort of what some smartphones can do now—such as disabling potentially distracting features when you are moving in a car. How much is too much?It is imperative to understand the importance of not overdoing the amount of digital content you throw at a user in a benign setting, and all the more so while he or she is driving. It is a dilemma that has to be solved no matter what. Many people believe a Waze-like application will be one of the first for AR eyeglasses. It makes sense and people should be excited about it. But it is going to take a very lightweight version of that kind of application. But it is possible. You can have a very, very translucent graphic interface, like a blue line, that follows the road. And then in the corners of the glasses, it can show your speed or maybe the time until you arrive to your location. But nothing else. No little cartoon characters. No points. Very minimalistic. But there is always a danger in overdoing it. For the average person, the cognitive load one experiences when using AR glasses may prove too heavy. And users would always prefer less and not more. They want to see their view of the real world. But they also want to have only the information that they absolutely need when they need it. It won’t work to overwhelm people by throwing too much digital content and too many distractions into one’s view. How cool will it be when it happens?So there are some challenges in fitting augmented reality into an eyewear device and reworking the interaction between man and machine is only part of the challenge. First, you have to get people to pay for and wear the glasses. How do you price it? How do I give enough value that someone might wear glasses that just had laser surgery? What’s too much input, or too much content? What’s the right amount? These are the considerations industry insiders are obsessing on. But when it’s all figured out, it will be a major game changer. You are looking at a cultural shift that will even dwarf the autonomous automobile. The post AR’s success depends on perfecting input methods appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/ars-success-depends-on-perfecting-input-methods/ 5G is right around the corner. In fact, Verizon’s home 5G broadband service kicks off its first day in service on October 1. But this week, Verizon is talking about 4G LTE and hitting wild Gbps speeds for some reason. The wireless carrier announced yesterday that through work with Nokia and Qualcomm, they managed to reach a peak data speed of 1.45Gbps in a “live commercial environment.” Cool! They used six channel carrier aggregation that was a combination of Verizon’s licensed PCS and AWS spectrum, as well as four carriers of License Assisted Access (LAA) spectrum. The test also used 256 QAM and 4×4 MIMO. Verizon is talking about all of this by trying to tie it back into 5G and how this will help their work there. Sure. It just comes off a bit empty with these tests being done for Gigabit LTE as far back as October of last year, yet I’m not sure I can point to a time where I connected to Verizon’s network, even with a supported device, and saw anything near Gbps speeds (this guy did, though). Gigabit LTE is supposed to be available in up to 560 markets. And while I’m well aware that this was in a controlled test environment where things are very theoretical, these bits of bragging just aren’t that impressive unless a customer can actually take advantage of them. Happy Friday! // Verizon The post Verizon is Doing Big Speed Things With…4G LTE – Droid Life appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/verizon-is-doing-big-speed-things-with4g-lte-droid-life/ Facebook is the biggest social network in the world at the moment, and with millions of accounts on its platform, it does seem like a hacker’s dream come true to be able to mine all of these accounts for all kinds of personal information that could be used for other malicious purposes. Unfortunately for some, that’s exactly what happened. In an announcement by Facebook, the company has revealed that on the 25th of September, their systems were compromised by hackers who exploited a security flaw, which in turn saw about 50 million or so accounts compromised. According to Facebook, the flaw was in the “View As” feature that lets users see what their profile might look like to another user. Facebook says that the flaw “allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens which they could then use to take over people’s accounts. Access tokens are the equivalent of digital keys that keep people logged in to Facebook so they don’t need to re-enter their password every time they use the app.” Users who have been affected by this will see themselves logged out of their Facebook accounts and also services that they might have logged in with using Facebook. Upon logging back in, they will be greeted by the notification in the screenshot above that lets them know what happened. Facebook concludes, “To protect people’s accounts, we’ve fixed the vulnerability. We have also reset the access tokens of the almost 50 million accounts we know were affected and we’ve also taken the precautionary step of resetting access tokens for another 40 million accounts that have been subject to a View As look-up in the last year. Finally, we’ve temporarily turned off the View As feature while we conduct a thorough security review.” Filed in General. Read more about Facebook, Hack and Security. The post Facebook Hacked, 50 Million Accounts Compromised appeared first on All Camera Driver. from http://allcameradriver.com/facebook-hacked-50-million-accounts-compromised/ |
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