Oct 19
The college basketball analyst said his treatment for lymphoma is “tougher” than for previous melanoma.
Oct 19
“I didn’t get the job. It was excruciating.”
Oct 19
The man was diving off Israel’s Mediterranean coast when he spotted a trove of ancient artifacts, officials said.
Oct 19
His U.N. testimony was a key part of events that they say had a heavy cost for Iraqis and others in the Middle East.
Oct 19
Researchers have observed a white dwarf about 1400 light-years from Earth that is switching on and off. The observation marks the first time a white dwarf has been observed as it switches on and off. Scientists observed the object using a satellite designed to hunt for planets. The white dwarf in question is feeding on material from an orbiting companion … Continue reading
Oct 19
Honda promised something hotter from the 11th Gen Civic line, and the 2022 Civic Si is just that. Taking the well-received Civic Sedan, and then pumping in some extra performance, it should bridge the gap between now and the new Civic Type R expected to launch sometime next year – and be more affordable than that car, too. It’s got … Continue reading
Oct 19
When Artiphon launched its $99 Orba musical instrument, we found it to be an “idiotproof” device that lets creative in your spare time, while offering more depth for those willing to explore. The main thing missing was social and sharing functions, that has now been rectified with the Orbacam iOS app that “expands the Orba instrument into a creative multimedia studio,” the company said.
The idea is that you can use the app to lay down multilayer loops, then create a music video around the track with “musically reactive” visual effects. Those include color augmentation, pixelation, pulsing effects and more. You can add those effects to images or video, with the result being shareable musical “selfies” or videos that sync with whatever loops or music you’re playing on Orba.
You can jump between Drum, Bass, Chord and Lead Modes, and the sounds and visual effects are built into the video export, “no audio routing or post-production required.” You can also sing or rap into your phone’s microphone, shoot video while you play live, or important camera roll videos or photos.
The company notes that the app makes it possible to marry sound and video, but rather than just “pasting someone else’s song on your video… people can create musical videos that are entirely their own.” The app is now available as a free download for Orba users.
Oct 19
You don’t need pro editing software to work with an iPhone 13’s Cinematic Mode video on your Mac. AppleInsidernotes Apple has updated iMovie for Mac to enable editing for Cinematic Mode footage. You can change the focus subject, tweak the depth of field effect and even delete focal points on a much larger screen.
There’s one main catch: you’ll need macOS Monterey for this to work. Given that Monterey won’t officially debut until October 25th, you’ll likely be waiting about a week before you can give Cinematic Mode editing a try. At least there’s an upside for new MacBook Pro buyers — iMovie should see “improved” efficiency and performance on systems using the M1 Pro and M1 Max.
The iMovie update is free for all Mac users. It’s safe to presume most iPhone 13 owners will still edit on-device, even if they have a Mac. These files can take a long time to transfer, after ll. However, this should still be useful if you want to eke more from Cinematic Mode without learning your way around Final Cut Pro.
Oct 19
Samsung’s latest smartwatches are only a few months old but they’ve just received their first discount on Amazon. Both the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic are on sale for $220 and $300, respectively, as part of Samsung’s multi-day sale event on Amazon. These are record-low prices for both smartwatches, making now a good time to pick one up if you have an Android user on your gift list this year.
Buy Galaxy Watch 4 at Amazon – $220Buy Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at Amazon – $300
Galaxy Watches have been, for quite some time, the best smartwatches to get if you’re an Android user. The Galaxy Watch 4 series keeps this pattern going and they are the first devices to use the new Wear OS and One UI developed by Samsung and Google’s new partnership. Tizen faithfuls will know their way around the UI — thankfully, the team decided to follow Samsung’s lead in this case, adding only useful features into the mix like the ability to download Play Store apps directly to your wrist. You’re also able to use gesture controls to do things like answer a call with a flick of your wrist.
The Galaxy Watch 4 models are also solid fitness trackers. Inside is a new three-in-one biometric sensor that’s faster and gives more accurate readings than those in previous models. It also helps enable things like bioelectrical impedance analysis for body mass scans. The Galaxy Watch 4 can also take blood oxygen readings, track sleep, detect if you’re snoring at night and track 95 different workouts. If you’re already an active person or are looking to get more active, chances are you’ll be able to monitor all of your favorite exercises and more with this wearable.
On top of all that, the Galaxy Watch 4 models look pretty nice, too. The Watch 4 Classic has a physical rotating bezel and a stainless steel case, but otherwise it’s the same as the standard Watch 4. Their screens are crisp and bright, and they’re generally comfortable to wear all day long. General performance is good as well, although battery life could be better at just about one day. If you have an Android user — or a Samsung fan — in your life, the Galaxy Watch 4 would make a good gift this holiday season.
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Oct 19
Because nothing says ‘Sweet dreams!’ like the glowing mask of a mass murderer in your bedroom, FireBox is selling this officially licensed Friday the 13th lamp. The lamp looks like Jason Voorhees’ iconic hockey mask from Friday the 13th Part III, and will make the perfect addition to a child’s bedroom after making them watch the movie for the first time.
The mask lamp can be powered via USB or two AAA batteries so it can be displayed (base included) or hung anywhere, and its energy-efficient LED lights ensure you’ll get the most out of its battery life. Your actual life? I mean, you did just invite a masked murderer into your bedroom.
Am I going to get up early one morning and put this mask in my place on the pillow, waiting for my wife to wake up and see it? Maybe! I guess it really depends on just how badly I want to be killed.
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