How to set a clock screensaver on an iPhone. News subscription. Enabling user geolocation mode
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Installing weather on the iPhone desktop using standard tools is impossible for some users in newer versions of the operating system.
After updating the operating system of the smartphone, most users are faced with the problem of displaying some system utilities and widgets.
However, the problem can be solved after turning on the geological location mode.
It is disabled by default in IOS, so the weather utility cannot determine the user's location and provide weather information.
Several reasons for the incorrect display or disappearance of the weather widget:
- system crash when trying to determine the geological location of the user;
- lack of the "Weather" application in the smartphone notification center;
- the standard weather application is not supported in the territory where the user is located;
- lack of utility update to the latest version.
Enabling user geolocation mode
Follow the instructions:
- Go to your iPhone's settings and click on the privacy section. You will be taken to the user security management menu as shown in the figure below.
- Select the first tab to enable geolocation as shown in the picture.
- In models with newer versions of the IOS operating system, the geological location parameters are located in the system services tab (an example is shown in the figure). In this case, check if compass calibration is enabled.
Also make sure the correct time zone is selected. Often times, inconsistencies in geolocation and time zone settings lead to software errors and the Weather application cannot access network data.
Enabling required system services for the device
After completing all the above steps, restart your iPhone, the application should receive the weather data and display it on the screen after connecting to the Internet.
Important!It should be noted that the low speed of the Internet connection can also be the reason for the incorrect display of the weather, because the application is not able to regularly download data. For normal operation of the widget, you must connect to the network Wi-Fi or 3G.
Adding the system Weather application to the Action Center
The "Review for Today" widget is responsible for displaying the latest news and weather conditions in the updated IOS operating system.
In order for it to be updated regularly, you need to include it in the notification center of your smartphone and, when you receive new data from the network, you will be automatically notified using the widget on your desktop.
Use a swipe (moving up and down the screen) to open the action center.
It shows all applications running in the background for user convenience.
Click on the "Change" button, which is located at the bottom of the notification center.
Select the desired application and enable it using the operation adjustment slider, as shown in the figure:
After completing this action, the weather will be displayed in the notification center and or on the home screen.
Using third-party software to customize the weather widget
A lot of weather display applications have been created for the IOS operating system. (We wrote how to remove applications in another article).
It can be added to both the desktop and the phone lock screen.
It is worth noting that before you start using any third-party program, it should be added to the notification center, as described in the previous subsection of the article.
- Yahoo Weather. A utility to add a weather widget to your home screen or lock screen. The background image changes every few hours in a random order, it corresponds to the time of day and weather.
Also, the user can choose the background picture himself. There are wind maps and different temperatures. After installing the utility, add it to the notification center, and after the first launch, enable regular notifications.
- This program will always keep you informed of all weather conditions in your region. There is the ability to predict the ebb, as well as the tide. In addition to standard functions, the application has a beautiful and intuitive interface.
Thematic video:
How to add clock, date and weather widget to iOS 7 lock screen with Varbarim tweak
Jailbreak tweak Verbarim for iPhone and iPad allows you to set the clock, date and weather widget on the iOS 7 lock screen.
A lock password is a preventative measure to protect your iPhone or iPad from being hacked. Use it to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. From the article under the cut you will learn: what is a lock password, how to set a password longer than 4 characters when the iPhone is temporarily locked, how to reset the counter of incorrect attempts and how to enable and remove the lock password on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It will be useful for beginners, for advanced users, material for reference.
How iPhone password lock works
When you turn on the lock of iPhone or iPad with a password, the desktop (Home Screen) of the device is completely locked. When you press the "Home" and "Power" buttons on the display of the device appears a lock screen known as "Lock Screen".
All you can see on the lock screen is the status bar (at the very top), date and time. Unlocking iPhone by swiping to the right at the bottom of the screen calls up a form for entering the lock password (4-digit by default). And in order to go to the desktop and access the capabilities of the device, you must enter the correct set of characters.
On the lock screen, you can activate the "Control Center" (enabled in the settings in the menu of the same name), this will enable Wi-Fi and connect to known wireless networks automatically (without unlocking the device), launch useful utilities in everyday life: flashlight, timer, calculator, camera and the AirDrop function.
In iOS 7.0-7.0.4, a vulnerability was found that allowed to bypass the lock password and call any application running in the background through the control point on the locked screen.
Simple iPhone lock password
A simple password consists of only 4 Arabic numbers, letters and special characters are not available. It turns out that there can be 10,000 variants of such a set. Not a few, isn't it? And if we take into account the periodic time locks for 1, 5, 15 and 60 minutes, it will take a very long time for incorrect attempts.
Complex lock password
Already, somewhere, but in Apple, the protection of personal data, as well as the devices themselves from hacking, is given great attention. With a flick of your finger, a simple 4-digit code turns into a cracker's nightmare. It is easier to hand over a locked device for scrap than to pick such a password.
In the iPhone settings in the “Touch ID and Password” menu - for devices with Touch ID and “Password” - for all others, turn off the “Simple Password” switch and you will be able to lock the device with a password of unlimited length, consisting of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and See also special characters. For fun, count the length of the complex password and provide information in the comments. Thanks!
The number of options for such a password is hard to imagine and there is no need, a 4-digit one is enough. Moreover, it is easy to forget a complex password and to unlock the iPhone you will need it with the loss of all contents.
Temporarily lock your iPhone when you enter the wrong password
If 6 incorrect attempts to enter the lock password, the device is temporarily locked at first for 1 minute: no actions are available except for emergency calls, including a repeated attempt to enter the password.
Each subsequent incorrect attempt increases the iPhone lock time by 5, 15 and 60 minutes, and as soon as you enter the wrong password for the 10th time in a row, the device will be permanently locked. Until the iPhone is connected to a computer that is allowed access to the device and, entering the password will not be possible.
How to reset the lock password incorrect attempts counter
You can reset the temporary blocking of your iPhone if you enter the wrong password. If you have access to which the device was synchronized at least once, this is easy to do.
If you connect your iPhone to a computer with which it has not previously been synced, you will not be able to reset the counter, for this you need to allow the computer to access the contents of the iPhone.
It is necessary to confirm the permission on the device itself, but here's the bad luck - you can't unlock it and, accordingly, cannot be allowed.
Calculating the time to brute force a simple iPhone lock password
Suppose the iOS device is not permanently locked on the 10th bad attempt. Manual enumeration of 10,000 options will require:
- Each 9 options: 1 + 5 + 15 + 60 \u003d 81 minutes.
- 10,000 options: (10,000/9) * 81 ~ 90,000 minutes, or 90,000/60 \u003d 1,500 hours, or 1,500/24 \u200b\u200b\u003d 62.5 days. And that's not counting the time spent on input.
As you can see, even a 4-digit code is not easy to find. I repeat again: it is not necessary and even dangerous to activate a complex lock password on the iPhone.
How to enable iPhone lock password
To set a password:
If the password is active, access to the "Touch ID & Password" menu is blocked.
As an additional protection in the same menu is provided for 10 incorrect attempts. Turn on the "Erase data" switch if you are sure that no one except you will try to unlock the iPhone.
How to turn off the lock password on an iPhone
If you have access to the device's settings and for some reason you want to disable password protection (for example, if you give the device to a child for a while), you can do this in the same Settings in the “Touch ID and Password” menu.
Tap on "Turn off password" and confirm the decision. Then enter your current password and decide what to do with the iCloud Keychain (KeyChain): turn it off on the device and remove all passwords, or keep using it. Personally, I always select the "Continue with a keychain" item, then there will be no need to re-enable the keychain in the iCloud settings.
As you can see, a few simple steps and your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad are well protected. It is almost impossible to find a simple 4-digit password by manual brute-force, so use iOS device locking carefully. If you forgot the security code or installed it without your knowledge (the same child) -.
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The new consumer electronics show CES 2020 (in Las Vegas, America) presented a huge collection of amazing robots designed to perform almost any task, from everyday worries to educating the good in humans. Perhaps as a reflection of our increasingly stressful lifestyles, this year's tech show was also filled with an astonishing number of robots designed to provide companionship and alleviate feelings of loneliness.
Latest Robot News: Reviews and Videos on the Best Robots Showcased at the 2020 International Electronics ShowFilled to the brim with the latest robotics technology, CES 2020 has begun to showcase fun robots and amaze visitors from all over the world. Here are some bright innovations that sparked the interest of visitors.
Ball-shaped robot Ballie.
Samsung's Ballie, the surprise announcement of a companion robot. The novelty is a bright rubber ball with built-in lenses for the camera. How amazing can this mini spherical robot be? The commercial shows how Ballie (the size of a tennis ball) happily rolls around a luxurious apartment, interacting with the hostess, pet, TV, robot vacuum cleaner, mechanical curtains.
So far, the Ballie ball robot is just a concept. The idea is that the robot moves around the premises, interacting with existing gadgets. Here it is, the era of the Internet of Things!
Video review of the ball-shaped robot Ballie: announcement of features.Thus, the Ballie ball robot can improve the quality of your day and take care of your loved ones and your home.
Therapeutic robot Petit Qoboo.Petit Qoboo is a robot created by Yukai Engineering. If tickling and belly rubbing is your main reason why you need a feline friend, then the Petit Qoboo robot may be a little strange for you, but almost animal. The companion robot in the form of a fluffy therapy pillow with an expressive tail looks like a cat substitute.
A larger model of the Tail Robotic Therapy Pillow is already available on Amazon for around $ 150, but the new Petit Qoboo robot model, which debuted at the latest at the 2020 CES Electronics Show, is still in the prototype stage. The creator of the new robot, is working on an ambitious schedule and hopes that its miniature cat substitutes will hit store shelves later this year.
Petit Qoboo video review: Comparison of the old and new model of the companion robot.
How do you like this pillow-shaped therapy robot with a tail?
BellaBot service robot with delivery function.We continue our review of the new robots for 2020, sticking to the cat theme. Bellabot, from Chinese manufacturer PuduTech, is a fancy cat-trolleybus hybrid that will bring you dinner and pat his ears. This particular waiter can load 10 kilograms.
According to the developer, - "BellaBot is the latest model of PuduTech delivery robot. On the one hand, it is not inferior to the previous generation product, such as the four-level structure of large food trays, rich delivery functions, high-precision positioning and navigation, stable and efficient system. planning and, on the other hand, shows breakthroughs in appearance design and human-machine interaction, making BellaBot a new type of cute but powerful delivery robot that is popular in this field. "
For some time now, serving robots have been roaming Chinese restaurants. A similar Peanut maid robot could be seen at Keenon Robotics, but the fun addition of ears and whiskers makes BellaBot much more attractive and individual. Next, take a look at what the robot manufacturers showed.
Video review of BellaBot delivery robot: new PuduTech product.
It should be noted that BellaBot is not the only such robot at PuduTech. Last year, Chinese engineers developed a less emotional PuduBot waiter robot. The device weighing 30 kilograms, similar to the BellaBot design, holds from 3 to 5 pallets with a carrying capacity of about 10 kilograms.
Domestic robot or bionic cat MarsCat.Elephant Robotics' MarsCat is a robotic pet that at first glance seems like a feline version of the Japanese robot puppy Sony Aibo, but in reality, these robots are completely different. You might not be able to teach the old, Japanese robot Aibo new tricks, but the MarsCat is open source and controlled by a small Raspberry Pi computer, so you can use the MarsCat however you want.
Even if you're not into robot tuning, the MarsCat model still has a lot to offer, completing a variety of feline tasks regardless of your involvement. The new robot will also respond to your touch on his head or chin, and you can even give him voice commands. Frequent communication with a robot can develop its personality, which will determine how friendly, vociferous and playful it is.
It is worth noting that the robotic project MarsCat has already more than fivefold increased its funding target on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, and there is still time to complete fundraising. The MarsCat robot is expected to sell for $ 1,299, which is of course a hefty sum, but less than half the cost of Japan's latest Aibo robot.
Video review of the bionic cat MarsCat: now a pet robot.
Completely self-contained, interactive and easy to program, MarsCat is the perfect companion with endless possibilities.
Reachy Pollen Robotics interactive robot.Also at the CES 2020 conference was the presentation of Reachy from developer Pollen Robotics, a new open source interactive robot.
Reachy's jarring antennas make it look like an insect, a remarkable feat of engineering to create a user experience. Each robot arm has seven degrees of freedom, and its specialized neck joint allows the head to rotate and tilt in a surprisingly realistic way.
Like the home robot MarsCat, the new Reachy model is open source - you can use the Python programming language to create your own robot control programs. Another developer, Pollen Robotics, suggests using it for research and development, as a recording robot or as a useful interactive guide.
What is the price for such a robot? A full version of Reachy with head, body and two arms will retail for approximately $ 17,000. Yes, it is an expensive robot, but a cheaper version of the one-arm robot is currently available for $ 9,000.
Video review of the robot Reachy:
Is it possible to customize the robot's functions for your tasks? According to the developer's plan, the Reachy open source software is open source and can be freely modified or customized by the end user according to his needs.
Such miracles of robotics can be applied to different lifestyles. Surely we will be presented with even more curious, unusual and very useful robots in 2020. We will definitely add news and videos about technological advances in robotics.
The new Air Pix device from legend AirSelfie is a small drone for taking selfies (photos or videos). It can be used as the easiest and most enjoyable way to free your hands when taking selfies. The Air Pix drone hovering in the air allows the user to create stunning panoramic photos and videos in high resolution. You can use your own pocket-size personal photographer in almost any setting and share your selfies on social media.
Latest drone news: Air Pix miniature, portable flying camera from AirSelfie.The flying camera drone started out as a crowdfunding project (using community funding on Indiegogo and Kickstarter). He raised over two million dollars for his development.
What can a user do with the Air Pix mini drone?
Easily create stunning HD aerial photos and videos, edit them right in the app, then instantly share them on your favorite social networks.
Air Pix drone with camera specifications
AirSelfie Air Pix has a compact size (pocket), weighs less than a golf ball, creates 12 Megapixel photos or 1080p videos at 30 frames per second, can track people's faces during autonomous flight, is additionally controlled by a touch mobile application, has built-in memory for 8 Gigabyte. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection is used to connect the smartphone to the Air Pix drone.
Air Pix small flying drone video review:
Why do you need a mobile version of the site? In a complex modern world, more and more advanced technologies are being created. In the past decade, we have witnessed an astounding growth in the development of mobile technology. Almost every week we see new gadgets appearing on the global market. Smartphones and tablets seem to outpace laptops and computers. More and more people use mobile devices in their lives. Having fun, getting information or even running a business can all be done easily. Despite this apparent growth in mobile technology, there are still some webmasters who are too stubborn to convert their websites to mobile websites.
Website Technology News: Benefits of Converting Your Website to a Mobile-Optimized Website.In this article, we will start discussing a very hot topic that seems to be very annoying for webmasters, why should we turn an existing website into a mobile website. The first obvious reason is that most websites that have not been converted to mobile sites will not display correctly on mobile devices. You can easily lose repeat visitors and sales in such a situation. For example, if a mobile user is looking for something to buy on your site but finds out that your site structure is loading too slowly, they will certainly go off looking for the item on other mobile websites.
Mobile sites are the best
Why does a website need a mobile version? On top of that, mobile websites also rank higher in search engines. It is quite obvious that in classic search engine optimization (SEO), things have gone too far. But with mobile SEO, it's just the beginning! The largest search engine in the world, Google will actually display results that are optimized for mobile users first. This is how you can get the means to achieve your goals and beat the competition!
With mobile websites, you can be on the spot for your visitors all the time. Most mobile phone users are on the move and seek information on the go. If you display a phone number on your mobile site, your visitor can call you directly from their mobile device. For example, if you are a restaurant owner, it seems like this hungry user is going through your site. He can call the restaurant directly from his cell phone and inquire about food, location or any other information he needs! That's what the mobile site is for.
Now you can see how great it can be to convert your existing website to a website for mobile devices (phones, smartphones, phablets, tablets)!
Before you finish reading, consider some numbers. The world population is 6.7 billion people. Of these, five billion are mobile users. If that's not enough to convince you to convert your site to a mobile website, here's another fact; an incredible 80 percent of these mobile users access the Internet using mobile devices every day! That's four billion users every day. It is undoubtedly clear that the mobile industry is moving very fast. Within the next two years, the mobile internet will overtake the natural website industry. So friends, don't forget to take care of your mobile site today!
Electronics manufacturer Cooler Master has a range of hardware products such as keyboards, power supplies, headsets, computer (PC) cases, mice and of course coolers. Each of its products has been specially designed based on community feedback. Including hybrid keyboards. Cooler Master even had a Kickstarter project - an analog keyboard with pressure-sensitive keys called the ContolPad. With that said, let's take a closer look at what makes the new Cooler Master SK621 keyboard special for the user.
Keyboards News Today: Cooler Master SK621 Review - Mechanical Wireless Keyboard with Separate Wired Connection Option.The first thing that is noticeable during the review is the ability to conveniently pair the wireless keyboard with three different devices. Pairing a device is as easy as holding the function button and Z, X or C. This feature makes it very easy to switch from using your phone to your computer. Switching on the Cooler Master SK621 keyboard is easy too. Either connect it via a USB Type-C cable, or on the left side, activate a very simple switch to wireless mode.
Cooler Master SK621 Wireless Keyboard Specifications:
You can display a wide variety of colors (shades) to any key, customize lighting modes or customize macros using Cooler Master software.
How does a wireless keyboard work?
When using SK621 for the first time, it is recommended to connect to your computer via USB Type-C and install Cooler Master Portal. This will allow you to control various lighting effects and wireless keyboard settings. It is possible to create preset profiles, which makes it easy to switch between profiles when using elements. You can also adjust the lighting effects using the controls, but the portal mentioned above is more user-friendly. Setting up your wireless keyboard is very easy to use and has many combinations. There are options - adjust the speed, direction and brightness of the keyboard backlight effects.
Macros can also be programmed. It is also worth adding that all functions such as RGB lighting, macros and controls are available when using the SK621 via a Bluetooth connection. The battery life of the wireless keyboard is also impressive. It may take a couple of full business days before the indicator turns red, indicating that the battery is low. Charging the SK621 wireless keyboard is easy too. Just plug in your keyboard via USB Type-C. The keyboard can still be used as a wired keyboard while the cable charges the keyboard battery.
The keyboard body is crafted from polished aluminum for a lightweight, durable and premium look. There's also a nice sleek accent around the edge of the aluminum that adds a touch of elegance. The keys are made of plastic and don't have any particular texture.
The low profile Cherry MX keys are quiet enough for office use. The key switches are incredibly responsive and using the Cooler Master SK621 wireless keyboard takes some practice. This is because the keys register the keystroke with millimeter precision or less.
The SK621 hybrid keyboard is designed to be compact and quite portable. The velvet bag is a nice addition. It's definitely made for gaming with Cherry MX keys, but it's easy to use for work.
The Cooler Master SK621 does everything it is designed to do. However, the keys are great for gaming, but too sensitive for typing. Plastic keys are also prone to oil stains on the fingers, so eating while playing can be difficult. Perhaps if the keys had some kind of oil resistant coating or more texture, the oil prints would not be as pronounced.
Features of SK621 Wireless Keyboard:
Brushed aluminum body design;
Flat brushed aluminum keyboard top, floating keycaps and slim, minimalist design.
Cooler Master colored keyboard backlight (RGB LEDs);
Individual LED key illumination and customizable surrounding LED ring.
Hybrid wired and wireless;
Connect up to three devices with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology or wired connection and charge the battery at the same time.
Minimum keyboard layout by 60%;
It can be said that this slim wireless mini keyboard has a unique design for maximum portability.
Easy to use software.
Low-profile Cherry MX keys
The reduced travel distance and actuation point functions with equal durability and accuracy (as claimed by the wireless keyboard manufacturer).
Available controls;
In real time, you can customize keyboard backlights and macros without the need for software.
Summary of Cooler Master SK621 Wireless Keyboard:
Overall, electronics and keyboard maker Cooler Master exceeded all expectations. This is especially impressive due to the fact that it can make a really interesting wireless keyboard. The SK621 has a variety of lighting effects and individual customization, a compact design and a host of user-friendly features. Using the SK621 at work and then bringing it home to play games can make it a favorite wireless keyboard for nearly $ 200.
The Swiss Higher Technical School of Zurich (ETH Zurich) has unveiled details of "Concrete Choreography", an installation recently opened in Riom, Switzerland. The innovative installation features the first robot-built 3D-printed concrete stage, consisting of columns made without formwork and 3D-printed full height in 2.5 hours. This process is expected to dramatically improve the efficiency of concrete structures while achieving the fabrication of complex material components and construction robots.
3D Printing News: ETH Zurich creates concrete columns using a special 3D printer for printing from concrete.In Riom, Switzerland, nine 2.7 meter high columns are installed at the Origen festival. Each column is 3D printed with concrete. The new columns were custom designed with custom software and manufactured using a concrete printer, a new automated concrete 3D printing process developed by the ETH Zurich team with the support of NCCR DFAB.
3D printing from concrete like this
Graduate students in digital manufacturing and architecture explore the unique possibilities of multilayer extrusion printing, demonstrating the potential of computer-aided design and digital fabrication for future concrete construction. Perhaps the construction industry will make this process more environmentally friendly in the future if they develop new eco-friendly concrete for 3D printing.
Video review 3D printing from concrete: Concrete choreography.
Here's how simple and fast concrete 3D printing works.
3D printing of a house, concrete buildings is a perspective for construction.
Hollow concrete structures are printed for strategic use of materials, which provides a more sustainable approach to specific architecture. In addition, the calculated material structure and surface textures exemplify the versatility and significant aesthetic potential of 3D printing with concrete when used in large-scale structures.
A new review will be about metal printing on a 3D printer.
It is worth noting that there is a technology for 3D printing with metal. This is also a promising direction for construction, but for this, other materials are used (for example, powder), programs and other types of printers (which we will talk about soon).
What color is your mobile phone? Is it black, red, white, gold or blue? Chances are the back of your phone has some kind of solid color option that you will find in the Starter Coloring Kit. It has taken too long for most phone makers to realize that phone colors are really important to customers, and only recently have they begun to give mobile phones not only infrequently used colors, but quirky hues like coral red or canary.
Honor News: With the new 3D holographic color phones from Honor, it is possible to add some new color to life.Unsurprisingly, most people don't mind hiding the backs of their phones behind an opaque plastic case. In cases, the user can match the color of the phone case to give the mobile a little personality. But China's new Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 series phones are the world's first smartphones with 3D dynamic holographic design, and their reflective appearance could become the new industry standard.
"Always better" is the company's motto. This motto is likely to indicate that she refuses to follow the industry standard by simply experimenting with layers of paint with every new phone model.
Color 3D holography for phone case.
To achieve a shimmery optical illusion for the phone's body, Honor has designed its Honor 20 with a deep layer containing millions of flickering microscopic prisms, and on top of this is a so-called curved 3D glass layer. The combination of these technologies makes the light "play and dance" on the back of the phone when the user turns it in different directions.
Two colors for the Honor 20 phone can be found under these dynamic layers, they are Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue. Unlike the trendy phrases for some phone colors, Honor mobile has color gradients for phones that really bring out the effect of a shimmering night sky or a shimmering jewel.
While the color options for the cases sound exciting, the Chinese phone Honor 20 Pro can go a step further. This redesigned model contains a proprietary "Triple 3D Mesh" containing three layers. Rather than just painting the back of the phone itself, this time with a layer of body color, it sits between the outer 3D layer and the inner depth layer. As reported by the phone manufacturer, this makes the color shift effects much more dynamic.
The Honor 20 Pro mobile phone is actively sold in two colors such as Phantom Black and Phantom Blue. While the names of these phone colors are not so metaphorical, you shouldn't think that their backs are less dynamic.
Honor's obsession with choosing the right colors may seem overly dramatic, but in the UK, for example, a survey of hundreds of Britons found that forty-nine percent of them consider color when choosing a phone to buy.
Why sell a phone with a changing color scheme?
What is a phone for? The choice of a mobile phone, as Honor designer Jun-Soo Kim put it, is "Extending Human Life." Essentially, Honor is stating that customer identities cannot be captured by one consistent color.
History of Honor color phones.
The Honor 20 demonstrates the natural evolution of the company's dynamic color experiments (iridescent colors). With the Honor 8, the trend of 2.5D type multi-layer back wall began, which creates a 3D lattice effect. The Honor 9 then morphed into a 3D curved glass phone, echoes of which can already be found on the Honor 20. Well, last year the Honor 10 was equipped with an Aurora rear glass that reflected colors from every angle.
What is the screen on an Honor phone?
Honor's design innovations are not limited to the color of the phone case. The location of the Honor 20's camera is worth paying attention to. Instead of cropping the screen to make room for a selfie camera. The phone manufacturer cut a 4.5mm hole in the upper left corner of the screen, thereby leaving more screen space for the user's needs.
Artificial intelligence camera or AI camera in the phone.
According to the phone's description, it is worth noting that on the back of the device, the Honor 20 AI camera has four lenses and is positioned to leave more room for a battery with more memory. But most importantly, it comes out with a 48MP camera that uses the Kirin 980 AI microchip to capture DSLR-level photos and enhance photos.
Honor phone color summary.
In summary, phone descriptions, technical compatibility, and cutting-edge hardware innovation are what usually draws attention to Chinese Honor phones. But, in this case, the technology is almost overshadowed by the unique color scheme of the case, which may make some users not want to go back to simple 2D phone case colors in the future.
Rumors continue to surface about the release of the Google Pixel 4 mobile phone. A new set of information or predictions comes from an image leaked to the Internet (3D rendering of color bodies), which is believed to be from the Google Pixel 4. It is not uncommon for users to follow behind the topic of novelties, such images are overlooked. In the meantime, for some analysts, the new picture helps make some assumptions beyond the phone's color.
The new, unofficial image of the Google Pixel 4 gives rise to rumors of color options for the mobile phone case.
While the other image of the phone itself does not seem to show more than what has already been discussed on the Internet earlier, the model seen in the background of the photo is surprising due to the color. That cell phone has a shade of purple that the Pixel didn't have before.
Elsewhere, there have been other leaks of the same Google Pixel 4 with "three phones" (variants) stacked in a row. There are white and black colors plus the third has a bluish tint, which some call mint green. Would you like to buy a blue phone? The name of the phone's colors will probably be updated.
Whatever leaked phone colors are true or false, it's safe to assume that the new Google Pixel 4 will definitely have a complementary color this year. What's even more interesting, in the image, the physical buttons on the sides of the phones contrast with the color of the case. You can see white, blue and yellow buttons which give the phone a funny look.
For some strange reason, all the images and leaks seen so far only displayed the back of the Google Pixel 4 smartphone. Various sources reported that Google allegedly shared a rendering of the phone, and there was also a part where the square camera protrusion appeared. The dual camera unit was visible.
The discussed photo leaks, including the image with the cases, show the rear panel in different colors and the camera module. What do you think is the best phone color?
Google Pixel 4 specifications:
Obviously, the idea of \u200b\u200ba fingerprint scanner doesn't leave fans alone. Some want the phone to have either a face ID to unlock the phone, an in-display fingerprint reader, or both.
Several other aspects and technical specifications, such as the dimensions of the phones and the overall thickness, 8.2 millimeters higher compared to 7.9 mm seen in the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, can be taken as close to reality.
There is speculation that the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL versions of the phone may look more like the "Apple iPhone 11" variant slated for release in a couple of months. When, more precisely? Tech company Google has yet to announce an official release date for the Pixel 4, but various sources are hinting at a new phone launch at the end of the year.
Have you ever wondered why you need the latest model phone? We'll have more details on this soon, so stay tuned for more news on new smartphones from Google.
The robot has set the world record for solving the Rubik's Cube. This robot was developed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Jared Di Carlo and Ben Katz, in a student lab. By comparison, the fastest human record is held by Australian Felix Zemdegs, who collected the Rubik's Cube in just 4.22 seconds in 2018. By the way, the original size Rubik's Cube has 43 quintillion possible combinations for one solution. Watch the video with the champion robot below.
Robotics News: Nimble MIT Robot collects Rubik's Cube, keeping within the world time record - 0.38 seconds.There is a special place in the hearts of many people for the Rubik's Cube. This is a good workout for the intellect. Many loved or still love to play with this ingenious toy, and over the years there have been many contests, trials and variations for the Rubik's Cube solution.
The popularity of the Rubik's Cube can be attributed to the simplicity of its construction combined with the mind-boggling puzzle complexity.
New record for solving Rubik's Cube 3x3x3.
Engineers and enthusiasts have used robots to assemble Rubik's Cubes for years. 10 seconds used to be considered a quick build, but by today's digital age standards, this time raises a smile.
The new record was only a matter of time before engineers and robotics began to tackle the challenge of creating a new robot. Back in 2016, the robot set a new Rubik's Cube record in 0.637 seconds. But for some enthusiasts, this time was not fast enough.
More recently, two MIT students, Jared Di Carlo (third year electrical and computer science student) and Ben Katz (mechanical engineering graduate student), thought they could put together a faster robot that could solve a 3D combination puzzle.
They watched videos of previous robots, and noticed that the robot motors weren't the fastest they could use to solve the problem. So we thought they could do better with improved engines and controls.
How the robot collects Rubik's Cube
The students installed an electronically controlled motor that powers every face of the Rubik's Cube. Using a pair of webcams aimed at the cube, special software determines the initial state of each side of the cube (which colors are on which side of the cube at a given time). Then, based on the information received, using the already existing software for assembling the Rubik's Cube, the robot solves the puzzles using an algorithm.
What is the result of the work? Their robot completed the Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds! It is safe to say that not a single person is physically capable of breaking the record of this speed. Another achievement can be added to the list of robots superior to humans.
There is a man who has the fastest world record for manual assembly, his name is Felix Zemdegs. He was able to solve the Rubik's Cube in 4.22 seconds. The skills and talents that robots are crowding out are vast and varied, to say the least. Not to mention the fact that robots can still amaze. Further, a video demonstration of the robot, it is better not to blink when watching.
Video review of the Rubik's Cube assembly in 0.38 seconds:
So the hardware hackers Ben Katz and Jared Di Carlo broke the previous record for robotic Rubik's Cube collection. Their robot solved the puzzle 40 percent faster than the previous record.
Details about the robot record holder
The robotic device is assembled from the engines of the Kollmorgen ServoDisc U9 series, PlayStation Eye cameras (for scanning the cube) and of course the Rubik's Cube was needed. According to the creators of the robot, - "The entire program process takes about 45 milliseconds. Most of the time is spent waiting for the webcam driver and determining the colors on the sides of the Rubik's Cube."
Artificial Intelligence Research Group Facebook Inc. has introduced a new platform for robotics called PyRobot. This platform (framework) was developed in collaboration with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University. PyRobot aims to help AI researchers and students integrate deep learning models built using the PyTorch platform (a machine learning library for the Python programming language) with the robots they build. The basic idea is that they can more easily build their robots using artificial intelligence skills such as natural language processing.
News from the world of AI robots: Facebook unveils PyRobot, an open source robotics framework for robot control.Facebook has said it wants to promote long-term research in robotics to help develop embedded artificial intelligence systems that can learn more effectively by interacting with the physical world.
Earlier, the company introduced the PyTorch Hub to spur production of AI models.
What is PyRobot today
PyRobot is a lightweight, high-level interface that provides hardware-independent APIs for robotic manipulation and navigation. The PyRobot repository also contains a low-level stack for LoCoBot, a low-cost mobile robot hardware platform (toolkit for building robots). Now artificial intelligence and machine learning is becoming more accessible to newcomers to robotics.
Supervisor Abinav Gupta and Saurabh Gupta as Facebook Researcher explained in their blog that: PyRobot is a lightweight high-level interface on top of a robot operating system. It provides a consistent set of hardware-independent middle-tier APIs (application programming interfaces) to control various robots. PyRobot abstracts away the details of low-level controllers and interprocess communication, so machine learning professionals and others can simply focus on building high-level AI (artificial intelligence) robotics applications.
A Facebook source also says PyRobot has dozens of potential applications, such as helping researchers share data and set benchmarks and build on each other's work. The company has solicited input from the broader AI research community on how to democratize robotics with LoCoBot and PyRobot, which are both a hardware specification and toolkit for creating low-cost robots.
PyRobot works by using an API to abstract away the functions that robots should use. Perform tasks such as kinematics, path planning, position, speed, and torque control for joints, and visual simultaneous localization and mapping. PyRobot comes with a number of pre-trained deep learning models that allow robots to navigate, grab objects, and more.
This means that developers can program their robots with just a few lines of Python code, according to Facebook.
Researchers from Facebook also say that: The cost of hardware and the complexity of specialized software limits the scope of robotics research. With lower barriers to entry, researchers can, for example, create multiple robots that collect data and learn in parallel. By providing a common platform for different hardware. PyRobot will lead the development of tests in robotics, similar to other areas in AI, and will quantify the pace of progress in AI robotics.
Like Amazon's RoboMaker tool, PyRobot works as an interface on top of a robot operating system (ROS), extending the infrastructure. Tech company Microsoft released a limited preview robotics toolkit in May, and last year integrated the ROS platform into Windows 10.
Famed Apple Smartphone Analyst and Predictor Ming-Chi Kuo is by far the most trusted source of Apple product leaks and information. And today he released a new research report obtained by Mac Rumors, where he mentions the future of the iPhone and when we can expect Apple to finally switch to smartphones with 5G (fifth generation mobile connectivity) support.
Rumors & Technology News: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Predicts Apple To Launch 5G iPhone In 2020When Apple planned to use Intel modems in its iPhones, there were rumors that the iPhone 2020 phone model would be the first to receive 5G connectivity. However, the Apple company has since switched from its modem provider to Qualcomm. For which they had to settle a long patent dispute with an American chip manufacturer, pay at least $ 4.5 billion and not use Intel modems. Intel may even have closed its 5G development plans after this news.
According to a note from analyst Kuo Ming-Chi, development of the new version of the iPhone 5G mobile phone is proceeding right on schedule. We are supposed to see Apple announce the iPhone 5G in 2020. Also in a note, Kuo mentions that both the 5.4-inch iPhone model and the 6.7-inch iPhone model will have a 5G modem. A hint of some kind of update to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones is given.
Ming-Chi Kuo also said that all three iPhone models in 2020 will come in multiple colors and feature an OLED screen, as opposed to the LCD screen (LCD) in the current iPhone XR. However, this year we will probably still get the iPhone XR update with LCD, so if the OLED screen in mobile is too important to you, perhaps wait a year.
5G iPhone competitors:
Currently, the following 5G phones are our best competitors on Android:
1) Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (128GB storage, 6GB RAM and fast charging battery)
2) OPPO Reno 5G (innovative design, affordable price, powerful camera);
3) LG V50 ThinQ (1440 x 3120 pixel screen, memory expansion up to 1 TB, 4000 mAh battery);
4) OnePlus 7 Pro 5G (bezel-less AMOLED screen with no notches or holes)
5) ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G (48MP camera, Snapdragon 855 chip)
The new articles will include a unique video review of 5G phones with prices.
Global sales of 5G phones.
Worldwide shipments of mobile stores with 5G technology (this is a fast mobile communication of the fifth generation) may turn out to be higher than market analysts' expectations. It is worth noting that some mobile market observers believe that such shipments are likely to reach 150-200 million units or more than a dozen percent of the world's 5G phone shipments next year.
Subscribe to:All novice users of Apple technology make the same mistake: if they want to change the time and date, they go to the application " Clock”And begin to research it for a suitable section. Finding ways to set the time through this program will not bear fruit - without visiting " Settings»Device, such adjustment is impossible.
To change the date and set the time on your iPhone, follow these instructions:
Step 1... Open " Settings"And proceed to the section" The main».
You will see a screen like this:
Step 3... Set the time format to 24-hour or 12-hour. Americans are more accustomed to the second option: they count down 12 hours before noon and 12 after it. Therefore, the 12-hour format is the default. If a Russian wants to switch to a more familiar 24-hour time format, he needs to switch the corresponding toggle switch.
Step 4. Deactivate the slider " Automatically» . If you enable this option, it will independently select the time zone and determine the date / time, based on the data that it receives through geolocation and from the Internet. There are a number of reasons for not using this option:
- Times can change spontaneously on days when most countries switch from summer to winter (or vice versa). What is the threat? At the very least, being late for work.
- The timing is incorrect when the iPhone owner travels and crosses multiple time zones. This is due to the fact that the SIM card constantly loses its signal and cannot provide the device with location data.
- The option requires the inclusion of geolocation services, which in turn leads to rapid power consumption.
Step 5... Select a time zone - click on the appropriate field.
Then enter in the search engine line “ Russia»And select the city in which you live or that corresponds to your time zone. We choose the option “ Moscow, Russia"And set Moscow time ( UTC +3).
Step 5... Click on the line in which the date and time are written in blue, and manually set the necessary parameters, scrolling through the kind of reels. You can find out the exact time for any city, for example, using the Yandex.
There is no drum that would be responsible for setting the year. Therefore, if you want to translate the date back or forward, you will have to try.
After that, continue using the gadget and do not worry about the time being lost.
The year is displayed incorrectly - what is the reason?
Trying to change the time, an iPhone user may find himself living in the 28th year The Heisei era.
This means that the device is not activated Gregorian the calendar (which we all use), and Japanese... Setting up the correct calendar is easy: you need to return to the section “ The main"Settings, then proceed to the subsection" Language and text"(Located not far from" date and time»).
On the menu " The calendar»Should be preferred Gregorian chronology Japanese and Buddhist... Then in the time settings the year you are used to will be displayed.
How to kill iPhone with watch?
"Forum users" of the blog Reddit.com found an interesting vulnerability in Apple devices with 64-bit processors (these are iPhone 5S and newer models). If you set the date on the gadget January 1, 1970 and until 3 a.m., after rebooting the device will turn into a "brick",and it will not be possible to bring it back to life by any software - even through the DFU.
What is remarkable about the named date? It is with her that the so-called era of UNIX, which is also called computer time... From midnight on the 1st day of 1970 to the present, UNIX time is counted in seconds without breaking into days, months and years. The "capriciousness" of Apple technology can be explained simply: if you put, for example, 2 am in the time zone UTC +3 (Moscow time), the UNIX counter will go negative.
There are several ways to protect against this security breach. Owners of gadgets with jailbreak are recommended to download the tweak BrickingDate, which blocks the possibility of putting a "death" date. Other iPhone owners should simply update their gadgets to iOS 9.3.1,after which only dates from January 01, 2001 will be available.
Conclusion
Statistical fact: 60% of people watch the time not on a wristwatch, but on a cell phone. This is why it is so important to ensure that the iPhone is accurate. Automatic time setting on "apple" gadgets - so far, alas, is clearly an unfinished function; for users who prefer to travel and move between time zones, it is only confusing. It is more efficient to set the clock on the iPhone manually, relying on data from popular online services like Yandex.Time.