Good journalism is worth paying for, full stop. As part of a larger plan to help valuable reporting thrive in an age where content is a commodity, Google unveiled a new tool for publishers called Subscribe that makes it trivial to — what else? — su…
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Apple introduced its sophisticated 3D sensing technology called Face ID with the iPhone X last year and a new report suggests that the company has a sold two-year lead over its Android rivals in this department. According to the report, most Android OEMs will have to wait until 2019 at least to duplicate the 3D sensing technology behind Face ID.
3D sensing technology enables more secure facial recognition as well as secure biometrics for payments. It even powers features like Animoji on the iPhone X which are basically emoji that replicate the user’s facial movements.
The research firm Gartner predicts that 40 percent of all smartphones shipped by 2021 will feature 3D cameras which will also be useful for new augmented reality experiences. Several parts suppliers tell Reuters that production bottlenecks on key parts will delay mass adoption of 3D sensing until next year.
If the prediction is accurate then major Android OEMs could be almost two years behind Apple in the 3D sensing department as they’re already said to be facing difficulties in securing vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers which are a crucial part of Apple’s Face ID technology. Meanwhile, Apple inked a $390 million deal with laser component supplier Finisar in December last year to secure vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser supplies.
Viavi, one of the top suppliers of optical filters for 3D sensing modules, predicts that a second OEM might potentially launch a smartphone with 3D sensing capabilities at the end of this calendar year but the volumes will likely be quite low.
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TCL today announced that its new 6-Series Roku TVs will be available for purchase in the United States by May 1st. The new TVs were first announced earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show 2018. This lineup of affordable 4K TVs has been anticipated for quite some time now so it’s good that potential customers finally know when they will be able to pick one up.
The 6-Series TVs take the baton from TCL’s impressive P-Series of affordable TVs that were praised for brightness and contrast. However, the P-Series was only available in 55 inches whereas the new TVs are available in both 55 and 65 inch sizes.
While it’s unclear how much the 65 inch model is going to cost, TCL is reportedly going to charge $650 for the 55 inch 6-Series TV, which is the same price point as its predecessor. TCL says that the new TVs will deliver an exceptional viewing experience with a new design aesthetic that introduces a brushed metal finish. The TVs also feature Dolby Vision HDR for vibrant wide color.
The TVs also feature improved control over backlighting compared to the predecessor which should result in deeper blacks. Both models ship with the Roku TV voice remote and feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, three HDMI ports, and Ethernet.
TCL says that its new 6-Series will be available by May 1. It will provide more information about availability before then.
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As it gets more difficult to evade fake news, it’s important now more than ever to seek out legitimate news publications to form an opinion. Good journalism often comes at a cost and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s impossible to support good journalism without resources which is why some of the top news publications require subscriptions. However, sometimes the drawn-out process of actually subscribing to those publications tends to push people. Google today announced that it’s simplifying that process with a new program called Subscribe with Google.
Subscribing to a publication requires filling several fields with your name, email address, and maybe even a username. You then have to enter a password that often has to contain special characters and numbers making it even difficult to remember and we have not even reached the part where you configure your credit card details.
Google feels that this process should be more simple which is why it has announced Subscribe with Google. It’s billed as the simplest way to subscribe to news publications and maintain access across devices and even search results.
Subscribe with Google will let users buy a news subscription using their Google account on participating news sites. It’s as easy as selecting the publisher you prefer and then clicking on “Subscribe.” That’s all there is to it. Once you’ve used this program to subscribe, you will be automatically signed into the publication’s site and from then on you can use Sign In with Google to access the publisher’s premium content.
Launch partnerships for Subscribe with Google include Financial Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Telegraph, and many more. Other partners will be added down the line as well.
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