Following extensive testing earlier this year, China has now deployed its quantum communications work in the form of the first ever quantum-safe video call. The call, between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Academy of Sciences, marks…
Back in 2014, CERN released the data from its Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments onto an online portal called the Open Data portal. It was an unprecedented move, making data from the LHC’s experiments available to those who don’t have access to…
LEGO sells all kinds of kits but they don’t currently make any which let you build a musical instrument. That could change if this LEGO Ideas grand piano model gets enough fan support.
Eduard Reynolds designed this nifty LEGO replica of a concert grand piano, and it looks fantastic. The model is impressively detailed, including tiny piano keys, a hinged lid to see inside the piano, as well as a stool and a microphone stand.
About the only thing it doesn’t do is actually play music – though that could be fixed with a little electronic circuitry, I’m sure. To put things in perspective, the last time LEGO made a piano set, it looked like this:
If you like Eduard’s LEGO grand piano as much as I do, drop by the LEGO Ideas site and cast your vote to help get it produced.
Sharing photos is usually a pretty fast process as photos in general tend to be smaller in file size compared to video. This means that if you’re on a slow connection, sharing videos can be painfully slow, but if you use Google Photos then the latest update to the app will help to speed things along.
Basically what Google has done in the latest Google Photos is that when you upload a video to Google Photos, a low-res copy will be uploaded first, meaning that if the video is so important that the other person can’t wait for a hi-res copy, not to worry as the low-res copy will be uploaded and made available for viewing right away.
As Google points out, users don’t have to worry as it will be later replaced by a high-resolution copy (this will depend on the quality you recorded it in in the first place). “We’ve reduced the wait time for sharing videos in Google Photos by uploading low-res copies for sharing, and later replacing them with the high-res versions.”
The latest update to Google Photos is already available so if you haven’t updated the app already, head on over to the Google Play Store for the download. Note that the update is only available for Android right now so iOS users will have to wait their turn.
Google Photos Update Makes Sharing Videos Faster , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
While we’ve seen the various virtual reality (VR) headsets in the market undergo upgrades and improvements, Sony’s PlayStation VR headset hasn’t seen that much changes, or at least until recently where Sony announced on its PlayStation Blog that there will be an updated PlayStation VR headset on its way.
According to Sony, “A hardware update to PlayStation VR is being prepared. The new version, model number CUH-ZVR2, features an updated design that enables the stereo headphone cables to be integrated with the VR headset and a slimmer, streamlined connection cable. There’s also an updated Processor Unit that supports HDR pass through, enabling users to enjoy HDR-compatible PS4 content on a TV without having to disconnect the Processor Unit in between the TV and the PS4 system. This function can be used only when the VR headset is turned off.”
However it seems that for now this new model will be limited to Japan where it is expected to be launched on the 14th of October and where it will be priced at 44,980 Yen where it will be sold as a “PlayStation VR with PlayStation Camera Bundle”. For gamers in the US, not to worry as Sony has stated that the headset will be launched in North America at a later date that has yet to be determined, but hopefully it shouldn’t take too long.
Sony Announces Updated PlayStation VR Model , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Back in the day, there were many news outlets that relied purely on advertising revenue to generate income for their websites. However these days with ad blockers becoming more commonly used, publications are looking at alternative means of generating income, such as through subscription models.
However in order to prevent users from being blocked by paywalls at each and every turn, Google had a policy in place that mandated publishers to offer at least 3 free articles a day before users ran into a paywall, which clearly did not sit well with publishers until recently where Google seems to have done away with the policy.
According to Richard Gingras, vice-president of news at Google, “While research has shown that people are becoming more accustomed to paying for news, the sometimes painful process of signing up for a subscription can be a turn off. That’s not great for users or for news publishers who see subscriptions as an increasingly important source of revenue. To address these problems we’ve been talking to news publishers about how to support their subscription businesses.”
Basically now Google will allow publishers to decide how many articles, if any, they want to offer for free before users come across a paywall. This will clearly affect the way we consume our news as there could be some publications that might be more generous, while others could be more stingy.
Google Dropping ‘First Click Free’ Policy For News Websites , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
We know that on the 4th of October, Google will be unveiling their new phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. However it seems that there was a recent rumor to suggest that a third Pixel handset could be announced called the Ultra Pixel. Given that we have heard rumors in the past to suggest that Google had 3 Pixel phones in the works, it seemed like it made sense.
However as it turns out the Ultra Pixel has since been confirmed to be nothing more than a hoax, or rather it was a rather elaborate setup by YouTuber Breccia to try and get Google to pay attention to his work in order to get hired. This involved creating material that made it seem like it was a leak, and as legit as it looked, the folks at Android Police had their suspicions which ultimately were proven to be well-founded.
You can check out the video above in which Breccia comes forward and admits that the entire thing was a hoax and a message to Google. This is of course not the first time we’re seeing such creative methods of trying to get noticed by a company to get hired, although in this case we’re not sure if Google might have appreciated having to deal with the unwanted attention of people asking if an “Ultra Pixel” handset was the real deal.
In any case the details surrounding the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be revealed on the 4th of October along with a bunch of other Google products, so check back with us then for the official information.
Google ‘Ultra Pixel’ Handset Rumor Turns Out To Be A Hoax , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
If you’re a PlayStation gamer that makes purchases through the PlayStation Store quite a bit and would like to get rewarded for your purchases, you might be interested to learn that Sony has announced the PlayStation credit card, thanks to a partnership with Sony Rewards and Capital One.
According to Sony’s announcement, “Working with our colleagues over at Sony Rewards and Capital One, we are excited to present a new PlayStation Credit Card with rewards designed specifically with gamers like you in mind. Beginning today, we’re inviting all of our fans to start turning your everyday purchases into a number of amazing rewards and benefits.”
However just like all credit cards, it will be subject to approval, but should you get approved gamers can expect a $50 PlayStation Store code, which according to Sony basically means that you kind of get one game for free. Given that this is also done in collaboration with Sony Rewards, there will be points that gamers can earn, like 5x points when purchasing via the PlayStation Store or when buying PlayStation or Sony products.
Gamers can also get points for paying their mobile phone bills and making other purchases. There will also not be an annual fee and gamers can even customize their cards. The details and signup page can be found on Sony’s website so head on over if you’d like to learn more.
Sony Introduces The PlayStation Credit Card , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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