Mar 30
“Meet Viktor Hargreeves,” the star of the Netflix show announced.
Mar 30
Sennheiser just delivered a pair of updates that could make its audio gear more compelling, particularly at the end of a long work day. To start, an upgrade to the Smart Control app for Android and iOS can automatically change your headphones’ EQ, noise cancellation levels and other settings based on your location. This isn’t a new feature in the audio world (Sony has offered this for years), but it’ll be appreciated if you want to hear colleagues at the office but tune out the world while at home.
The Smart Control revamp also offers a Sound Check feature to help the EQ match your tastes, and user account support helps you carry settings between device. Sennheiser also promises a more intuitive (not to mention sleeker-looking) interface.
The Ambeo soundbar, meanwhile, is becoming decidedly smarter. Sennheiser is launching an “Ambeo OS” platform that expands the TV speaker’s functionality. You’ll finally get AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect support to stream your music service of choice. And while you can steer the soundbar through Smart Control, you’ll also have a web interface if you’d rather navigate from your computer.
This last update won’t make the Ambeo’s $2,500 sticker easier to handle. It at least provides the kind of connectivity you’d expect for that money, though. And look at it this way: Ambeo OS could make Sennheiser’s more affordable soundbar that much more alluring when it arrives later this year.
Mar 30
So it has been rumored for a while now that Sony is working on a new subscription service that would be similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Sure enough it looks like the new service has been announced but instead of giving it a new name, Sony has decided to continue using the PlayStation Plus branding.
For those unfamiliar, PlayStation Plus originally debuted back in 2010 and was required by Sony if gamers wanted to play their games online with others. However, with this revamp, Sony has added some new tiers that will provide additional benefits such as access to a library of games as well as streaming.
The most basic PlayStation Plus tier will continue to provide gamers what they had before with their PlayStation Plus subscription at $9.99 a month. It includes two monthly downloadable games, discounts, cloud storage, and online multiplayer access.
Then there is the Extra tier will offers a library of up to 400 PS4 and PS5 games that gamers can download and play and it will cost $14.99 a month. Last but not least is the Premium tier which has the added feature of being able to stream games via the PlayStation Now service. Games can be streamed on the PS4, PS5, and also PC, and it will cost $17.99 a month.
Sony Debuts Its Brand New Revamped PlayStation Plus Subscription Service
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Mar 30
If you’re someone who communicates primarily through Facebook, then chances are you might also be using Messenger, Facebook’s messaging platform that connects Facebook users together. Now according to an announcement by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, they have revealed some shortcuts updates to the app.
According to the announcement, these shortcuts will help make it easier for users to use certain features. For example, there is now a “@everyone” tag which will alert everyone in a group chat at once. Prior to this, users could only “@” specific people, so this change will make it easier to ping everyone at once, similar to the “@everyone” feature on apps like Discord.
There will also be new shortcuts like “/silent” that lets you send a message without a notification, perfect if you know the other person might be busy and you don’t want to disturb them but also want to send a message at the same time. Then there will also be shortcuts for sending money over Messenger, and in the future, there will be other shortcuts like “/gif” that will make it easier for users to find GIFs in their chat.
Some of these shortcuts appear to be exclusive to iOS for now, but presumably it should eventually make its way onto Android.
Meta’s Messenger Updated With New Shortcuts
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Mar 30
It starts out like a standard video birthday greeting… then takes an unexpected turn.
Mar 30
Meta is adding a handful of features to the Messenger app that will be familiar to anyone who’s used Slack, most notably with a new @everyone function. Starting today, typing @everyone in a chat in Messenger will alert the entire group to your message — so make sure it’s a good one.
Messenger is also adding a /silent function, which ensures your message will arrive in the chat without alerting anyone, like a ghost in the night. Just type /silent before your message and you’re in sneak mode. Both @everyone and /silent commands are live on Android and iOS today.
Meta has more Messenger plans in the works. Over the coming weeks, Android and iOS Messenger users in the US will be able to use a /pay shortcut to send and receive money in-chat. On top of that, iOS users will get /gif, which drops searchable gifs directly into the chat. Messenger on Apple devices will also get /shrug and /tableflip commands, which populate the ¯_(ツ)_/¯ and (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ emoticons, respectively.
Mar 30
Have you ever wanted a fresh burger made for you on the spot? Then if you happen to live in New Jersey, you might want to head on over to the Jersey City Newport Centre Mall because it looks like they have just installed a brand new vending machine called the RoboBurger.
While fast food joints are a dime a dozen, the RoboBurger makes it easier for anyone who feels like having a burger as a snack while they stroll through the mall. The vending machine doesn’t just dispense premade burgers, but actually contains all the ingredients needed to make and assemble a burger, which it can do in about 6 minutes.
It will grill the patty while toasting the bun, and customers even get to choose what kind of sauces they want accompanying the burger. For those who might be a bit concerned about the cleanliness, there is a built-in cleaning system that is apparently in line with the standards set about by the National Sanitary Foundation.
We don’t know how the burger actually tastes, but the idea of having a burger cooked and served to you via a vending machine is pretty novel, plus you even get to pay using contactless payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay, so it is pretty convenient. The company behind the machine says that they do plan to eventually expand on the RoboBurger’s availability to airports, colleges, and more venues in the future, so keep an eye out for them.
The RoboBurger Is The Burger Vending Machine We Didn’t Know We Needed
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Mar 30
“Wouldn’t disrespect that queen like that,” the comedian said of the backlash she received for an awkward bit she did at the ceremony.
Mar 30
Moment's $100 MagSafe cage makes your iPhone filmmaking a tiny bit more pro
Posted in: Today's ChiliNo matter how advanced your smartphone camera is, shaky, wobbly shots can make your videos look amateurish. This is why stabilizing your smartphone — either with a mount or a tripod — is vital to good mobile filmmaking. But if you want a more stable tool for handheld shots and multiple options for customization, Moment’s new Mobile Filmmaker Cage with MagSafe may just do the trick. The videocage attaches quickly to your phone with MagSafe, and has multiple attachment points that allow you to mount mics, lights, handles and any other filmmaking accessories you need.
The most obvious perk of Moment’s Filmmaker Cage is it allows you to have more manual control over your smartphone. Your smartphone will remain steady as you grip the large, rectangular frame that surrounds it. There’s even the option to add extra handles for even more stability. If you’re sick of dangling cables, there’s also a handy cable management system that lets you tuck in those loose wires. And if you need to pack light and skip the tripod, rest assured that the Filmmaker Cage can stand upright on its own.
If you only use your smartphone to take videos of your cats, the Filmmaker Cage will be overkill. We’ve written about how the iPhone 13’s cinematic mode can mimic the focus capabilities of professional film cameras. While the wealth of stabilization and video editing features are unrivaled on the iPhone 13, it can only do so much. Smartphone filmmakers still rely on a number of tools to perfect their shooting, including mounts, lights, lenses and mics. If you fit into this category of professional filmmaker, or even a serious amateur filmmaker, the Filmmaker Cage may be a good investment.
Unfortunately, the Mobile Filmmaker Cage is only compatible with the iPhone 12 and 13, but older models can work if you use one of Moment’s MagSafe cases. If you’re an Android user, Moment does make cases, lenses and mounts for the latest Samsung and Pixel models. The Mobile Filmmaker Cage is available now on Moment’s site, for $99.
Mar 30
A viral tweet contains an image seemingly showing a cushion on Chris Rock’s cheek, fueling conspiracies about the Oscars slap. Is AI to blame?
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