Jul 01
Jul 01
Neil Gaiman is one of the most celebrated fantasy/fiction authors around at the moment, and several of his works have been turned into TV series and movies. For example there was the Stardust movie, the Coraline animated movie, American Gods, and more recently, Amazon picked up Good Omens (a book he wrote with Terry Prachett) and made that into a TV series as well.
However, one of Gaiman’s most popular works, Sandman, has eluded the studios for years. There were talks that the series could be turned into a movie, and at one point in time, actor Joseph Gordon Levitt was attached to it as well. The good news is that if you’re a fan of Sandman, a report from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Netflix could have signed a deal that would turn the graphic novel into an epic TV series.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Sandman is one of the more popular graphic novel series around. It is quite an epic tale and we imagine that it would be tricky trying to adapt it for television, which is why it has also been reported that this could possibly be the most expensive TV series that DC Entertainment could do to date.
There is no official confirmation yet, but if it is true, it could be a huge win for Netflix, especially since Gaiman’s other series have managed to escape their grasp.
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Jul 01
If you’re looking to catch Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home this coming weekend, you might want to steer clear of social media. This is because according to reports, it appears that full pirated copies of the movie have already made their way online. This is because while the rest of the world will be seeing the movie this week, it was actually released earlier in China last Friday.
This has resulted in pirated copies of the movie being created thanks to pirates who actually sat in the movie theaters and recorded the movie using a camera, a pretty old school but common method of pirating movies. However, the problem with such recording methods is that it is usually not very clear in terms of both video and audio.
This was a problem that Marvel had also previously experienced with Avengers: Endgame, in which a pirated copy of the movie was also leaked online before the rest of the world got to see it. That being said, it seems that the piracy of the movie probably won’t do much to negatively affect the movie’s financial success.
It has already been estimated that the movie has brought in about $111 million since its release in markets such as China, Japan, and Hong Kong. We expect that combined with the rest of the movie’s release in other parts of the world, it should still be a hit. So far reviews have all been pretty positive so it could be worth checking out this weekend if you don’t have plans.
Full Version Of Spider-Man: Far From Home Has Already Leaked Online , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 01
These days when you sign into online services, you have the option of choosing to sign in with platforms like Facebook, Google, and so on. However, at WWDC 2019, Apple announced that they will be introducing a new feature called “Sign in with Apple”. This is similar to options provided by Facebook and Google, but the main difference being that Apple has boasted that its service will offer up better privacy.
However, not everyone feels the same because in an open letter addressed to Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi, the OpenID Foundation claims that it could actually pose both privacy and security risks.
According to the letter, it reads, “The current set of differences between OpenID Connect and Sign In with Apple reduces the places where users can use Sign In with Apple and exposes them to greater security and privacy risks. It also places an unnecessary burden on developers of both OpenID Connect and Sign In with Apple. By closing the current gaps, Apple would be interoperable with widely-available OpenID Connect Relying Party software.”
The foundation has since provided Apple with some suggestions on how they could address this problem, and also to join the OpenID Foundation. In the meantime, Apple is expected to introduce this new feature later this year. They are also making it so that apps that offer sign-ins with competing services will also need to offer Apple’s own solution.
OpenID Foundation Thinks ‘Sign In With Apple’ Could Have Security Risks , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 01
It might not be a known fact but Amazon is actually an Android manufacturer. Not the traditional kind but its Fire line of devices, particularly the tablets, are based on a Google-less form of Android. Unlike other OEMs, though, it sells its Fire hardware almost at a loss. That’s because it has a different strategy, one that focuses more on … Continue reading
Jul 01
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order mandates schools have safe spaces for LGBTQ youth and support for nonbinary students.
Jul 01
Welcome back! Stranger Things Season 3 is upon us, Amazon is upgrading its Fire TV service (alongside a sweet discount on its DVR box) and Huawei devices may make it back to the US.
Jul 01
Our phones are made out of multiple components which are sourced from all over the world. While diversifying component suppliers makes sense, it also means that in the event that something goes wrong in that part of the world, it could hinder production or supply, which is what Apple could potentially be facing.
According to a report from Reuters, it appears that Apple’s 2019 iPhones could face some potential supply disruptions due to Japan planning to tighten their restrictions of the export of certain materials used to make smartphones. These restrictions will apply to exports to South Korea and involve materials such as fluorinated polyimide and high-purity hydrogen fluoride.
These materials are used to make components such as smartphone displays, resist, and semiconductors. What these restrictions mean is that if Japanese exporters want to export these materials to South Korea, they will need to apply for an export permit which is expected to take about 90 days to approve, potentially causing some delays for businesses.
It is unclear as to how much this could affect Apple, but given that the company’s iPhones and Apple Watches rely on OLED displays which are produced by Samsung, it could have an impact, but how big remains to be seen.
Apple’s 2019 iPhones Could Run Into Supply Constraints , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 01
Regular cars can get pretty noisy due to its engine. This is one of the advantages that electric cars have over regular cars, but at the same time, it can be dangerous. This is because regular cars can be loud enough where pedestrians will know when a car is near or behind them, but this isn’t the same for electric cars.
This means that for pedestrians who aren’t paying attention could potentially get hit and run over by an electric car. However, over in the EU, a new law has been passed and will be coming into effect on the 1st of July. This new law will require electric cars to be outfitted with a noise-emitting device that will let pedestrians known that they are there.
These noise-emitters will only be activated when the car is traveling under 12mph or while reversing, so it’s not as if the noise-emitter will be causing noise pollution throughout the entire ride. According to the EU, the reason behind the decision for the speed limit and also while reversing is because they believe that is when electric cars will most likely be near pedestrians.
New regulations will require all new electric vehicles to feature a warning noise to alert pedestrians and cyclists.
🎧listen to the warning noise below⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EO6JPK0QUg
— BBC Radio 5 Live (@bbc5live) June 30, 2019
That being said, while we understand the reasoning behind this, we have to say that it does sound rather odd. You can actually take a listen to these warning sounds in the video above.
Electric Cars In The EU Now Required To Emit Noise For Safety , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 01
Some 2018 MacBook Airs Are Eligible For Free Repairs Over Logic Board Issues
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If you own a 2018 MacBook Air and have been experiencing some problems with your laptop, then you might be interested to learn that Apple has confirmed in an internal document that some of its 2018 MacBook Airs are actually eligible for a free repair over some problems found with its logic board.
According to the memo, Apple has noted that they have identified an issue with the main logic board and that this problem seems to only affect the 13-inch Retina MacBook Air, so if you own Apple’s other laptops, there is a good chance that your laptops aren’t affected by this. The company does not elaborate as to what the problem might be, other than to say that it has something to do with “power”.
However, based on user complaints about the laptop, there have been quite a number of users who have in the past complained about their laptops not being able to turn on. This dates back to when the refreshed MacBook Airs were first launched back in 2018. It is unclear how widespread this problem might be, but Apple is expected to offer support for four years from the original date of purchase, so if you don’t run into issues now but further down the road, not to worry as you should be covered.
Some 2018 MacBook Airs Are Eligible For Free Repairs Over Logic Board Issues , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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