Jul 24
Virginia High School Changes Namesake From Robert E. Lee To Rep. John Lewis
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe Fairfax County School Board removed the Confederate general’s name from the school in June amid nationwide protests.
Jul 24
These TV Companies' Comic-Con Livestreams Went Dark Thanks to Their Own Copyright Claims
Posted in: Today's ChiliIt wouldn’t be a virtual event without a few technical difficulties. Though I can’t imagine the media giants showcasing at San Diego Comic-Con’s online event were worried about copyright violations affecting their panels. Considering, you know, they’re the ones that own the copyright.
Jul 24
Controversial video app TikTok has launched a new Creators Fund that is kicking off with $200 million for video creators in the United States. The fund is intended to help support users on the platform, giving them a way to earn money from their videos. The company will accept applications from interested and eligible users starting in August, though not … Continue reading
Jul 24
In about two weeks, we’ll finally get to see Samsung’s grand collection of high-end mobile devices for the second half of the year. “High-end” is, of course, relative and not all of those might seem worthy of the label. We’ve already heard some disheartening news about the non-Ultra Galaxy Note 20 and it seems that Samsung is adopting that same … Continue reading
Jul 24
Intel delivered bad news to its investors today, announcing that its plans for 7nm chips have slipped another six months, and yields are now running a year behind original projections. This comes after Apple announced plans to rely on its own CPUs fo…
Jul 24
Lewis will be among only a handful of Americans — and the second Black lawmaker — to be honored in this way.
Jul 24
A lot of companies like Twitter and Facebook are free to use. The way these companies make money is by selling ads, but it seems that Twitter wants to start exploring other alternatives, especially with advertising revenue seeing a decline, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic which has caused many business activities to come to a grinding halt.
So, how will Twitter make money other than through ads? According to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, it seems that the company could be considering adopting the subscription model. According to Dorsey, “We want to make sure any new line of revenue is complementary to our advertising business. We do think there is a world where subscription is complementary, where commerce is complementary, where helping people manage paywalls … we think is complementary.”
It is unclear as to how this subscription model would work and how it might be different from the regular free version of Twitter. The concept of a subscription isn’t exactly new. Several years ago, it was reported that Twitter was considering launching a premium service which could unlock additional features that some users might want to pay for.
Perhaps a subscription model could unlock features like the ability to edit your tweets. In any case, whether or not Twitter goes through with this remains to be seen, but it is something that they are looking into.
Twitter Could Be Considering Adopting A Subscription Model
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Jul 24
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A lot of our gadgets are made using plastic. Plastic is not a very environmentally-friendly material, which is why there is a call to stop using disposable plastics like plastic bags you get at supermarkets, and also plastic straws. However, researchers over at Universiti Putra Malaysian (UPM) are taking things one step further by creating a drone made from pineapple leaves.
The entire drone, of course, won’t be made from pineapple leaves, but rather its main body/frame. The frame is made using natural fibers and is also electrical resistant, which means that it will prevent any instances of the drone being short circuited while in operation.
According to Prof Dr Mohamed Thariq bin Hameed Sultan, one of the advantages of using natural materials is that they have a higher strength ratio based on weight when compared to using synthetic materials like plastic. Natural materials will also be cheaper and are more readily available, and are also biodegradable which means that they can be easily disposed of when no longer in use or when it is spoiled.
The leaves are harvested from after cultivation of the pineapples, where instead of being burnt, which is usually the standard procedure, they can be reused to help make these drones. As to whether or not it will be more durable compared to plastic drones is unclear, but it is an interesting idea nonetheless.
This Eco-Friendly Drone Is Made From Pineapple Leaves
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Jul 24
The other day, it was reported that the batteries in the iPhone 12 could actually be smaller than its predecessors. This was disappointing to hear, especially if they’re true, but it seems that there could be a chance that they might be bigger than we previously thought, according to a report from MySmartPrice.
According to the report, which is based on certification documents, it seems that some of the numbers that were reported might not be as accurate. This seems to only affect the 6.1-inch models, the iPhone 12 Max and the iPhone 12 Pro. Based on the certification, it has been suggested that both of these models could pack 2,815mAh batteries.
Previously, it wa reported that the batteries for both these models were 2,775mAh, so this is a slight increase in battery size. It’s not a lot and we doubt that the difference will make any noticeable impact, but it is bigger and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The other models reportedly remain unchanged.
This means that the base iPhone 12 model will still be packing a 2,227mAh battery, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max could feature a 3,687mAh battery. In any case, take it with a grain of salt for now, but we might have to wait until October for the official details.
iPhone 12 Batteries Could Be Slightly Bigger Than We Previously Thought
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Jul 24
Given that all our faces are unique, the idea behind Face ID is that it makes it more secure than fingerprints because you can’t exactly “lift” a face like you would a fingerprint. However, Face ID is far from perfect and we have seen instances in the past where it can be beat, and it seems that Apple is trying to come up with new ways to create a more secure system.
According to a patent discovered by Patently Apple, it seems that the Cupertino company could be exploring a new form of biometric authentication in the form of veins. The patent proposes using a thermal camera to scan the person’s face beneath the surface and possibly use those veins as a means to identify the user and authenticate them.
This is because while on the surface, some people like twins can look similar, but underneath, veins might tell a different story. This means that even in twins, the structure and the pathways of these veins might differ from person to person and could be more unique. Interestingly enough, vein identification isn’t exactly new.
In the past, we have seen companies create authentication systems based on veins but it has never quite caught on due to the fact that it generally relies on people placing their wrist onto a scanner. This isn’t exactly ideal when it comes to mobile devices, but as the patent suggests, maybe thermal imaging could address that. Unfortunately, given that this is a patent, we’re not sure how serious Apple is at bringing it to life. Last we heard, Apple is apparently still interested in Touch ID and could possibly launch an iPhone with an in-display sensor.
Could Vein ID Be Apple’s Next Big Security Feature?
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