Sep 24
The former president had pressured GOP Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review despite his victory in the state.
Sep 24
Earlier this year, Google unveiled a new security/privacy feature for Google Photos in the form of Locked Folders. As the name implies, this creates a private folder that lets you hide photos and videos you deem as sensitive. However, the only downside is that the feature was only available for Pixel phones.
The good news is that if you’re not a Pixel phone owner and don’t plan on upgrading to a Pixel handset, you’ll be pleased to hear that Google has since said that the Locked Folder feature will soon be expanding to more devices running Android 6.0 or newer. How do you know if you’ve gotten the new feature?
According to Google, users who receive the new Locked Folder feature will get a notification on their devices that prompts them to set it up. Obviously this will require that you have Google Photos installed on your phone and that you have a device that’s running Android 6.0 or newer, otherwise you will not receive this notification.
Google does not mention when exactly the feature will be rolled out other than saying “soon”, so we guess we’ll just have to keep an eye out for it. It should also be pushed out in phases so if you don’t have it yet but someone else does, don’t worry too much about it.
Google Photos’ Locked Folders Will Be Coming To More Devices
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Sep 24
In 2021, Google announced Android 12, its latest operating system. However, for those who own Microsoft’s Surface Duo, it feels almost ancient considering the fact that the phone is actually still running on Android 10. This is despite the fact that it was launched in 2020 when Android 11 was released.
There is some good news though, because speaking to The Verge, Microsoft has confirmed that they will be bringing Android 11 to the Surface Duo by the end of the year.
In a statement made by a Microsoft spokesperson, “We remain committed to providing updates to Surface Duo, and we’re working to bring Android 11 to existing customers before the end of this year.” We’re not sure why they’re only upgrading to Android 11 when Android 12 should already be available soon, but either way it should be an update to look forward to.
This is because Android 11 is expected to bring better support for dual screened devices, so we expect that there should be some improvements following the update.
As for Android 12, Microsoft did promise at least three years of OS and security updates for the Surface Duo, so it will eventually get updated to Android 12, but when exactly is anyone’s guess.
Microsoft Says Android 11 Will Come To The Original Surface Duo This Year
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Sep 24
On platforms like Facebook, when you come across something gory, the image in question might be blurred out along with a warning that you should proceed at your own risk. However, what about written posts? Sometimes written posts can be just as triggering as photos.
For those who spend a lot of their social media time on Twitter, you might be interested to learn that Twitter has announced that they will be working to introduce a trigger warning feature to its platform in the future. It will be called “Heads Up” and it won’t just apply to gory posts, but basically posts that might contain “heated” discussion.
Given that there are a number of things that could “trigger” people, whether you’re talking about politics or social issues, we suppose it is kind of a wide category. According to Twitter, this Heads Up warning will let users know that conversations in this post can get intense, and that you kind of need to “agree” that we’re all human, facts matter, and that having different perspectives might not be a bad thing as it can strengthen your own.
It is unclear how posts might be flagged as “Heads Up” as Twitter did not go into details, but this is a feature that users might be able to look out for in the future.
Twitter Working On A Trigger Warning Feature For Posts
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Sep 24
The “GMA” anchor joined “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon for the hi-jinks at the Madame Tussauds museum in New York.
Sep 24
You may have to update your brand new Apple device before you can use it to play music. As spotted by MacRumors, the tech giant has issued an advisory warning users about an Apple Music bug and advising them to update their devices. Apparently, people may not be able to access their Apple Music catalog and settings or use Sync Library if they restore their new phone or tablet from a backup. The bug affects the company’s latest mobile devices, namely the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, 6th-generation iPad mini and 9th-generation iPad.
Apple unveiled its new smartphones and tablets at an event in mid-September. The largest and most expensive phone in the bunch is the iPhone Pro Max, with its 6.33-inch screen and prices that reach $1,599. Compared to their predecessors, the standard iPhone 13 and iPhone mini models have smaller notches, batteries that last up to 2.5 hours longer and brighter displays. Meanwhile, the new entry-level iPad now ships with an A13 Bionic chip, promising faster performance than the previous generation. As for the new iPad mini, it now comes with a USB-C port instead of Apple’s proprietary Lightning port.
The new devices started shipping on September 24th, and MacRumors says users have already started getting notifications for a software update. To install it, you simply have to go to Software Update under General in Settings.
Sep 24
DJI’s upcoming Mavic 3 Pro drone may be a big upgrade over the last model, according to leaks from DroneDJ and Jasper Ellens seen by The Verge. It may have a significantly longer flight time along with not just one, but two cameras, including a telephoto model and one with a larger Four Thirds sensor. If accurate, the Mavic 3 would be highly desirable for cinematographers and aerial photographers when it arrives, reportedly later this year.
Where the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom make you choose between a larger sensor or a 24-48mm equivalent zoom, the new model will offer both on one drone. It reportedly comes with two separate cameras, including a 20-megapixel, 24mm f/2.8-f/11 primary camera with a Four Thirds sensor, along with a 12-megapixel, 1/2-inch sensor secondary camera with a 160mm-equivalent telephoto lens.
#Mavic3 full manual and specs! Price: 1600. Date: 15 November. Smart controller, 15 km. 4/3 inch.@DroneXL1@geeksvana@dronedj@techdronemedia@DronewatchNL@DronefriendlyB@dronemodelismo@OsitaLV@DJIGlobalpic.twitter.com/2w1slWCOc2
— Jasper Ellens – 27 Leaks (@JasperEllens) September 23, 2021
A Four Thirds sensor would be a huge boon for aerial shooters, allowing for extra detail and a more cinematic look in general. Currently, shooting in that format requires a large, relatively expensive drone and in many cases, a separate camera like DJI’s Zenmuse line or Panasonic’s BGH1. At the same time, a second telephoto camera would make it more versatile.
It will also offer direct USB-C charging so you don’t need to remove the battery. All of that will boost the weight a bit, up from 907g on the Mavic 2 Pro to 920g for the Mavic 3 Pro. Despite that bump from the extra camera and other new features, the Mavic 3 will be able to fly for 46 minutes, way up from the 31 minutes available on the Mavic 2.
The Mavic 3 will apparently come in two flavors, a Pro and a Cine model, with the latter offering a built-in SSD and a “1Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable” option for faster transfers. It will also offer a new version of DJI’s display-equipped Smart Controller allowing for video transmission over 15km, up from 10km on the Mavic 2 Pro.
The Mavic 3 Pro will cost $1,600, both sources say, which is the same price as the current Mavic 2 Pro. Prices for the Cine model are less clear, but could run around $1,000 more — still a relative deal for such a high tech camera drone. Both are expected to arrive on November 15th.
Sep 24
“Sucking up to Donald Trump is not a strategy that works.”
Sep 24
CDC Director Adds Millions Of Frontline Workers To COVID-19 Booster Endorsement
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
Sep 24
Stephen Colbert Spots The Major Flaw With Michael Flynn’s Vaccine Conspiracy Theory
Posted in: Today's Chili“Really?”
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