‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ finally makes its way to retail
What began on Xbox One as a digital title, then a definitive edition on the same console, followed by one on PC is finally making its way to bricks and mortar stores. On June 14th, you’ll be able to walk into your favorite fine purveyor of video games and grab a hard copy of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition for $20. More than just the base game with added bits to explore and story to (probably) cry over, a post on Xbox Wire says the domestic physical release includes Ori’s soundtrack on CD. It isn’t glow-in-the-dark vinyl, but hey, at least you won’t have to get up to flip the record every 20 minutes or so next month.
Source: Xbox Wire
New, thinner Macbook Pros will reportedly have an OLED touch bar
Barring a big change to the trackpad, Apple’s high-powered MacBook Pro models haven’t seen many major differences in recent years. That may be until now. According to 9to5Mac, which is citing both Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and its own sources, the next family of MacBook Pros (or MacBooks Pro) could not only be thinner and lighter, but may also house a new OLED display touch bar just above the keyboard. This would act in place of the narrow physical function keys found on contemporary MacBooks. Apple may also bring Touch ID into its next series of laptops.
Alongside the rumor of a OLED touch bar, the design will apparently include new metal injection-molded hinges that will enable the company to make the Pro series lighter and thinner. (Uncorroborated reports suggested that Apple has tapped the same company that made the Surface’s special hinges.)
The same sources say that new Pro laptops will come with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, while Apple will also bring a new 13-inch MacBook similar to the latest 12-inch Retina model. Yeah, if the range of MacBooks was confusing before, it could get even more baffling. Kuo’s report suggests that 13- and 15-inch models will arrive late 2016, although more details on that curious OLED bar are scarce — and that’s the most interesting part.
Lenovo attempted to add a similar-sounding adaptive keyboard panel to its ThinkPad series, but it wasn’t all that well-received, and the company rolled back its keyboard design soon after. However, let’s see how Apple plans to deliver this OLED touch bar first, if this is all true.
Source: 9to5Mac
2016 MacBook Pro May Include OLED Display Touch Bar and Touch ID
Apple plans to introduce a revamped high-end MacBook Pro this year that’ll include a thinner and lighter form factor, Touch ID and a new OLED display touch bar above the keyboard, according to a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new MacBook Pro would come in 13- and 15-inch variations and arrive in the fourth quarter of 2016.
While long overlooked, the MacBook line is the brightest spot for Apple’s 2016 rollouts. This is particularly true of the two new MacBook Pro models, to be introduced in 4Q16, as they will have a thinner and lighter form factor, Touch ID, use OLED display touch bar (to replace physical function keys, located above the keyboard) and adopt USB- C / Thunderbolt 3.
Kuo calls the new MacBook Pro updates the “most significant upgrade ever undertaken by Apple.” The new “thin and light” design will be helped by new metal injection mold-made hinges and the butterfly-mechanism keyboards that debuted in the 12-inch MacBook. There has been speculation Apple would introduce Touch ID to MacBooks and, in the meantime, Apple engineers are working on a way users could unlock their Macs with Touch ID on iPhone.
The 12-inch MacBook will also be joined by a 13-inch MacBook, according to Kuo. The analyst believes that Apple will move forward with all three MacBook lines this year, with the MacBook Pro occupying the high-end slot, the MacBook will replace the Air as the medium-level model and the MacBook Air will serve as an entry-level model with comparatively low prices.
In April, it was reported that the new MacBook Pros would see slimmer designs and new hinges. Additionally, speculation indicated the new MacBook Pros could adopt Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C. Today’s report confirms both rumors. Apple’s refreshed MacBook Pros are also expected to sport faster Skylake processors, with the top-of-the-line MacBook Pros also sporting AMD’s new 400-series Polaris graphics chips.
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Get the full version of Minecraft running on a Raspberry Pi – CNET
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Installing Raspbian on your Raspberry Pi means you’ll find Minecraft Pi in the Games section. Minecraft Pi is a bare-bones version of the popular survival game designed to help teach users various programming languages.
Sure, it’s fun, but it’s not the Minecraft game we’ve come to know and love. As with all things Raspberry Pi, a group of users have figured out how to install the full version of Minecraft on your Raspberry Pi 2 or 3.
As with all things Raspberry Pi, there’s a lot of editing and tinkering with files and Terminal commands. Just be sure to take your time, read through each step and you should be fine.
Keep in mind
Before you dive in, there’s some things you should know:
- You will need to know your Mojang account log-in info, along with your Minecraft username.
- Naturally, you’ll need a paid license for Minecraft. You can purchase one from Minecraft.net
- The guide is specific to Minecraft 1.8.9. However, with a simple tweak you can run the latest version, currently 1.9.4 (more on this below).
- Running Minecraft on a $35 computer isn’t going to be the smoothest experience, but it’s definitely playable.
- Plan on spending an hour getting everything up and running.
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Raspbian Terminal window on the left, Minecraft installation guide on the right.
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I suggest opening this guide in your Raspberry Pi’s browser, with a Terminal window next to it. There are some altered log files stored in Dropbox accounts you’ll need to download, and I’d hate to post the commands here, only to have the links changed at a later day.
The process is simple, mostly requiring you to copy various Terminal commands from the browser, pasting them into the command line. After pasting each command in, press enter on the keyboard and your Pi takes care of the rest.
Tips to make the process as smooth as possible
Here are some tips I came up with to make the process go as smooth as possible:
- Step 1 does not apply to Raspberry Pi 3 users. Currently you cannot overclock the Pi 3. Besides, the Pi 3 is actually faster out of the box than the suggested overclock speed of the Pi 2.
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- After entering Step 4’s command, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight Advanced options and press enter. Next, highlight GL Options, select Enable.
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- I got a bit confused by Step 7 of the guide where it says to click on “edit profile,” You actually need to click on Profile Editor, then double-click on the first (and only) listing. Under Version Selection click on the drop-down next to Use version and select a build number. Keep in mind, the guide defaults to 1.8.9. For now, use that version and then we can change it after everything is working.
- Step 10 tells you to edit the “run.sh” file, without any further instructions. To do this, open the Minecraft folder located in your Pi directory and right-click on the run.sh file, then select Text Editor.
- To launch Minecraft, you have a two different options. The guide will tell you to use “./run.sh” in Terminal to launch Minecraft. While that works, before entering the command you’ll need to enter “cd Minecraft” into a Terminal window. The other option is to open the Minecraft folder, double-click on the run.sh file and select “Execute.”
Run the latest version
Alright, so once you get everything up and running, you can start tinkering with the installation. In order to jump to the latest version of Minecraft, you’ll need to relaunch the Minecraft.jar file.
In a Terminal window, enter: cd Minecraft
Next, enter: java -jar Minecraft.jar
Click on Profile Editor then change the version to 1.9.4 (or whatever the latest version is).
Save your change and click on the Play button, forcing Minecraft to download the latest version.
Next, open the Minecraft folder.
In order to eliminate any headaches should you make a mistake, take two-seconds and make a copy of the run.sh file. Rename it to something alone the lines of “runcopy.sh”.
With a copy safely tucked away, open the run.sh file by right-clicking on it and selecting Text Editor.
Press Ctrl-F on your keyboard, and enter 1.8.9 in the text field. There should be two — and only two — instances found. Replace each one with the current version of Minecraft (this should be the same version number you selected in step 3).
Save the file, then reboot your Raspberry Pi.
Launch Minecraft as you normally would and enjoy.
Lenovo trademarks Moto Z modular phone ahead of possible 9 June event
Lenovo might have more than a Project Tango phone to launch next month.
The company is holding a Tech World event on 9 June, and it’s expected to announced a consumer Project Tango-enabled smartphone at that event. But it appears as though Lenovo could have more up its sleeve. HelloMotoHK, which is reliable source of leaks, has posted another event invite that suggests Lenovo-owned Motorola will also unveil its next flagship on 9 June.
This invite has surfaced right as a “Moto Z” trademark passed the US Patent Office. DroidLife spotted the filing, seemingly confirming Motorola will introduce a Moto Z line. Although no other details were spotted, the trademark is good for not only phones but also accessories – especially battery chargers and adapters. Keep in mind the Moto Z is thought to work with modules.
VentureBeat’s Evan Blass has claimed Motorola will release two new flagship smartphones this year called the Moto Z Style and the Moto Z Play. Both Moto Z phones will come with attachable backplates that add functionality, meaning they’ll be modules. They’re thought to be called MotoMods and should include a Pico projector, stereo speakers, and camera grip with zoom lens.
These MotoMods will make the Moto Z a modular smartphone similar to the LG G5 Friends. Other specifications for the Moto Z are still sparse, but the Moto Z Style could feature a quad HD 5.5-inch display, SnapDragon 820, and 16-megapixel rear shooter, while the Moto Z Play could have the Snapdragon 625, 13-megapixel sensor, and a full HD screen.
We should know more in a couple weeks, when Lenovo makes things official.
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Polaroid’s first smart TVs pack 4K and Google Cast
When Google unveiled a wider range of TVs with Google Cast support, you might have done a double-take when you saw Polaroid’s name — what, the reborn camera maker? Yes, it’s true… and you may have a good reason to take notice. Polaroid has unveiled its first-ever smart TVs, and it’s clear that they offer some bang for the buck. Every model in the LED-lit range packs a 4K display, a 120Hz refresh rate, native HEVC decoding and Google Cast streaming, so you won’t have trouble either watching Ultra HD video or sharing a YouTube clip from your phone.
The big deal, as you might guess, is the cost. The initial lineup will launch at sizes between 43 and 65 inches at respective prices between $499 to $999, while a 75-incher due in the fall will still be semi-affordable at $1,899. We wouldn’t expect stellar image quality for the money, but these may well be more than enough if you’re just looking to stay current without crippling your bank account.
Source: Polaroid
Facebook Live adds nonstop, 24-hour video
As part of the social network’s wider push into live video, Facebook is expanding beyond on-the-ground journalism and in-car Star Wars toy reviews. TechCrunch reports Facebook Live will now also allow for 24-hour, nonstop streaming broadcasts.
The new feature is an upgrade from the 90-minute limit previously imposed on streams using Facebook’s Live API, but it comes with the drawback of not allowing for archiving or rewind streams to play back later. Which is unfortunate, considering the Facebook Live team just rolled out a feature to jump to the best bits based on reactions and comments. For now, however, the endless feeds seem to be mostly taking the place of the once-ubiquitous livecams like Explore.org’s Eagle Cam.
On top of the continuous streaming capability, Facebook also debuted a Live Video feature which TechCrunch calls “geogating” that allows producers to make a video available to users in a specific location — which could come in handy for sporting events with limited broadcasting rights. And speaking of sports-friendly features, Facebook recently rolled out multi-camera support and the ability to add on-screen graphics, so it’s only a matter of time before someone creates the first Facebook-only 24-hour live news channel.
ATM hacking spree nets thieves $12.7 million in two hours
Normally when your data is part of a haul from some security breach your most immediate worry is about how it can be used to steal your identity online. Well, sometimes that information is instrumental in physical heists. On May 15th, a team of hackers coordinated to withdraw $12.7 million from about 1,400 convenience store ATMs across Japan in under two hours.
Authorities think that around 100 people might have coordinated to pull off the theft in Tokyo and 16 prefectures. Based on transaction data from 14,000 convenience store ATMs, they believe hackers stole the data and turned it into 1,600 cloned credit cards. Then used each one to withdraw the daily maximum of 100,000 yen. Japanese authorities are working with their South African counterparts and INTERPOL to track down the culprits.
It’s not yet clear how the original thieves got the card data from the South African bank customers, though it could have easily been from ATM skimmers, camouflaged external readers that scan data strips as cards are inserted. Then that data can be sold on the black market and reprinted on counterfeit cards. Researchers have been trying to make forge-proof cards, but using smartphone apps to talk directly with ATMs might be a better option, since it bypasses potential skimmers entirely.
Via: Gizmodo
Source: The Mainichi
‘Romancing SaGa 2’ is out for mobile devices this week
Square Enix has been hard at work this year bringing titles we previously thought may never see the light of day in the west to mobile devices. The latest to join the ranks of mobile ports is Romancing SaGa 2, a port of the cult classic Super Famicom game from 1993.
While there have been rumblings and an official announcement indicating that Square Enix had planned to bring the venerable role-playing game to mobile devices, an official English trailer has just been released. There’s also a date to go along with it. You’ll be pleased to know, dear RPG fans, that you can pick it up as early as May 26th for both iOS and Android.
The enhanced port will include updated visuals, a New Game Plus feature, additional character classes, and even a gardening mini-game, as if there weren’t enough to do before. It’ll set you back $17.99, but it’s well worth investigating if you’re invested in the traditional JRPG scene, especially as it’s only just now receiving an English translation 23 years after it first debuted in Japan. Unfortunately, we won’t be receiving the Vita release Japanese consumers got, but hey — mobile is a start.
Via: Polygon
What’s on your HDTV: ‘Overwatch,’ ‘Chef’s Table’
Blizzard is finally ready with a fully new game. The servers just went live for Overwatch, and players enjoying its all-multiplayer action. Beyond that, Netflix is dropping season two of its critically acclaimed Chef’s Table series, as well as its second movie from Adam Sandler, The Do-over, and season two of Bloodlines. Look after the break to check out each day’s highlights, including trailers and let us know what you think (or what we missed).
Blu-ray & Games & Streaming
- Zoolander No.2
- The Player
- The Finest Hours
- How to be Single
- Risen (4K)
- Overwatch (PC, Xbox One, PS4)
- Downwell (PS4)
- Not a Hero (Xbox One)
- The Last Blade 2 (PS4)
- Dungeons 2 (PS4)
- Lumo (PC, PS4)
Monday
- Gotham (season finale), Fox, 8PM
- The Price is Right Primetime special, CBS, 8PM
- Roots, A&E, 8PM
- Reign, CW, 8PM
- WWE Raw, USA, 8PM
- American Dad, TBS, 8:30PM
- The Odd Couple, CBS, 9PM
- Whose Line is it Anyway (season premiere), CW, 9PM
- The Odd Couple (season finale), CBS, 9:30PM
- Blindspot (season finale), NBC, 10PM
- Hunters, Syfy, 10PM
- Turn, AMC, 10PM
Tuesday
- The Mindy Project, Hulu, 3AM
- The Flash (season finale), CW, 8PM
- Fresh Off the Boat (season finale), ABC, 8PM
- The Price is Right Primetime Special, CBS, 8PM
- The Life of Mary J. Blige, BET, 8PM
- Real O’Neals (season finale), ABC, 8:30PM
- Dancing with the Stars (season finale), ABC, 9PM
- Coupled, Fox, 9PM
- Containment, CW, 9PM
- Deadliest Catch, Discovery, 9PM
- America’s Greatest Makers (season finale), TBS, 9:30PM
- The Voice (season finale), NBC, 9PM
- Person of Interest, CBS, 10PM
- The Night Manager (series finale), AMC, 10PM
- Stitchers (season finale), Freeform, 10PM
- Awkward (series finale), MTV, 10PM
- First Impressions, USA, 10:30PM
Wednesday
- Chelsea, Netflix 3AM
- The Path (season finale), Hulu, 3AM
- Rosewood (season finale), Fox, 8PM
- Heartbeat, NBC, 8PM
- Arrow (season finale), CW, 8PM
- The Price is Right, CBS, 8PM
- Maron, IFC, 9PM
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (season finale), CBS, 9PM
- Law & Order: SVU (season finale), NBC, 9PM
- Rogue (season finale), DirecTV, 9PM
- Supernatural (season finale), CW, 9PM
- Wayward Pines (season premiere), Fox, 9PM
- Royal Pains, USA, 10PM
- The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, MTV, 10PM
- The Americans, FX, 10PM
- The Last Panthers, Sundance, 10PM
- Nashville (season finale), ABC, 10PM
- Chicago PD (season finale), NBC, 10PM
Thursday
- Chelsea, Netflix, 3AM
- 500 Questions (season premiere), ABC, 8PM
- Strong, NBC, 8PM
- Bones, Fox, 8PM
- WWE SmackDown, USA, 8PM
- The Odd Couple, CBS, 8:30PM
- Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter, BET, 9PM
- Live from Daryl’s House, MTV Live, 9PM
- American Grit, Fox, 9PM
- Red Nose Day, NBC, 9PM
- The Eighties (season finale), CNN, 9PM
- Alone, History, 9PM
- The Odd Couple, CBS, 9:30PM
- Archer, FX, 10PM
- Game of Silence, NBC, 10PM
- Rush Hour, CBS, 10PM
- The Real World, MTV, 10PM
- Orphan Black, BBC America, 10PM
Friday
- Bloodline (S2), Netflix, 3AM
- Chef’s Table (S2), Netflix, 3AM
- The Do-over, Netflix, 3AM
- Chelsea, Netflix, 3AM
- Eleauge, TBS, 10PM
- Vice, HBO, 10PM
Saturday
- Outlander, Starz, 9PM
Sunday
- Coca-Cola 600, Fox, 5:30PM
- The Carmichael Show (season finale), NBC, 8PM
- The Girlfriend Experience, Starz, 8PM
- American Ninja Warrior, NBC, 9PM
- Game of Thrones, HBO, 9PM
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, CNN, 9PM
- House of Lies, Showtime, 9PM
- The Carmichael Show, NBC, 9PM
- Undercover Boss, CBS, 9PM
- Talking Preacher, AMC, 10:30PM
- Penny Dreadful, Showtime, 10PM
- Silicon Valley, HBO,10PM
- United Shades of America, CNN, 10PM
- Girls, HBO, 10PM
- Veep, HBO, 10:30PM
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, HBO, 11PM
(All times listed are ET)
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