Pokemon Go: How to take amazing Pokemon photos

With Pokemon go installed on just about every phone on the planet, you’ll have no doubt seen plenty of photos of Pokemon in strange places – perfectly placed, you might say.

That’s thanks to Pokemon Go’s use of augmented reality – or AR – superimposing the Pokemon in-game character into your real world view, thanks to the phone’s rear camera. 

Those photos are now filling up social, as everyone shares the Pokemon they’ve found and captured and in all sorts of weird places. 

But how are they doing it? Stick with us and we’ll talk you through it. 

Pokemon Go: How to take a Pokemon photo

The option to take a photo of a Pokemon in the “real” world is built into the game.

When you spot a Pokemon on the map, tap to capture them.
This flips you into AR mode for the catch, with the camera icon on the right-hand side of your screen. Tap this
Using the in-app camera you can then take a picture.
Photos you take are saved to a Pokemon Go folder in your phone and you can then share them from there.
Remember to press the back arrow to return to the game and capture the Pokemon. Whoo!
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When you take a photo using the in-app camera, your Trainer name is overlaid on the picture. If you want a screenshot including the Poke Ball and so on, you’ll have to use the screenshot function on your phone instead.

Screenshot Pokemon Go on Android

To take a screenshot on Android, usually you have to press and hold the volume down and standby button at the same time. You’ll then see the screen saved to the screenshots folder for sharing. Some Android phones offer a different method, such as palm swiping on Samsung, but you should be able to find the button combo easily enough.

Screenshot Pokemon Go on iPhone

To take a screenshot on iPhone is simple. You just have to press down the standby button and the home button at the same time. Again, you’ll see the screen captured, ready to be shared. 

Pokemon Go: Taking Pokemon photos in crazy places

Many of the Pokemon you catch will be on a street or in a park, in places that aren’t particularly special and don’t make interesting photos. However, you can easily move things around once you’ve found the Pokemon you want to photograph and photo them anywhere you want. 

Pocket-lintFind a Pokemon to catch and tap on that Pokemon to enter the AR view on your phone.
Then press the standby button on your phone to send it to sleep.
Move to somewhere more interesting where you want to take your photo.
Unlock your phone and you’ll return to the view of the Pokemon but in your new location. 
You can then screenshot or use the in-app camera to take a funny or more interesting picture of that Pokemon in a strange place.

This is how we got Drowzee on the carpet at the Star Trek Beyond premier in London, for example.

Happy snapping!

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Huffington Post makes VR a staple of its newsrooms

At the rate things are going, you might have a hard time avoiding online virtual reality. The Huffington Post (owned by AOL and Verizon, just like us) is launching players for 360-degree and VR content on just about every platform it uses. You’ll logically see them in articles on the web (both desktop and mobile), but the outlet is also promising immersive experiences in its Android and iOS apps. You’ll first see the technology in action during Ryot’s coverage of the Republican National Convention when it starts on July 18th, and it should reach all of HuffPo’s international editions. VR won’t just be reserved for the occasional experiment, we’d add — the aim is to use it whenever it makes sense.

The initial focus is on reaching the widest audience possible through both conventional web browsers and Google Cardboard-style VR viewing, so you won’t have an official means of looking at it on your HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. However, the site says it’s “looking at” support for more advanced VR headsets in the future.

Yes, we know — HuffPo is a sister site, so you’d expect us to mention what it’s doing, wouldn’t you? (No one told us to write this article.) However, it could still be a big deal whether or not you’re interested in what Ariana Huffington and crew have to say. It’s a well-known website making it a point to offer VR as a matter of course — this might be a bellwether for the success or failure of VR on the internet as a whole.

Source: Ryot (Huffington Post)

Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ Campaign Gets a Makeover in France for Bastille Day

Apple has changed the homepage of its French website to celebrate Bastille Day, with a few images that use the inspiration of the company’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign as a basis for the country’s national flag colors. Each blue, white, and red section cycles through a few photographs taken by French iPhone users and, like the traditional ad campaign, marks their photographer at the bottom of every image.

The company has also taken the campaign to the streets, posting a billboard of the French-inspired Shot on iPhone images in various locations around France. The color-focused Bastille Day ad comes after Apple expanded the Shot on iPhone campaign to feature more “bright, vibrant colors you’ll find in the world around you.”

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— Lee Clow (@_clow) July 14, 2016

Apple began the Shot on iPhone campaign in 2015, showing off the camera capabilities of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and eventually revitalized the ads with the upgraded photography of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The company also branched the campaign out into a growing list of succinct TV commercials and holiday-specific celebrations, like its Mother’s Day ad earlier in the year.

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Eddy Cue Says Apple ‘Not Trying to Create TV Shows,’ But Willing to Help Where Possible

Apple executive Eddy Cue, who oversees services like the iTunes Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, Siri, Maps, and iAd, sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of Apple TV, the company’s relationship with Hollywood studios, and more.

When questioned about the original programming space, Cue said Apple is not in the business of trying to create TV shows, nor is it trying to compete with the likes of Netflix or Comcast. Instead, he said Apple may “help” producers, as it is doing for Planet of the Apps.

We’re not in the business of trying to create TV shows. If we see it being complementary to the things we’re doing at Apple Music or if we see it being something that’s innovative on our platform, we may help them and guide them and make suggestions. But we’re not trying to compete with Netflix or compete with Comcast.

Cue also downplayed rumors about Apple’s interest in purchasing Time Warner, stating that the company is “not actively trying to buy any studio” right now.

In general, there’s always a lot of speculation across many different companies, and some of that relates to the fact that we have a lot of money and so, therefore, we can afford to make acquisitions. So we have a lot of discussions with [Time Warner], but I don’t want to speculate. We’re not — at this point, certainly — actively trying to buy any studio.

Cue said Apple is only interested in entering the content space when the projects are tied to its existing products, which for now is Apple Music.

The rest of it is about giving [talent] a platform that allows them to be creative in new ways. If I was an agent, I would be very, very excited about what Apple is doing because it lets the people that I represent be able to do more.

Cue said he makes business trips to Los Angeles, where Apple has a growing team surrounding Apple Music and Beats, about five to six times per month. Apple’s relationship with Hollywood, which began with Steve Jobs, is said to have “gotten better and better” over time as the industry warms up to Silicon Valley.

Yesterday, Apple posted an open casting call for its upcoming original TV show Planet of the Apps, an unscripted program about apps and the people who make them. The series will be spearheaded by executive producers will.i.am, Ben Silverman, and Howard Owens, with filming to take place in Los Angeles in late 2016 and early 2017.

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Honda NSX first drive: The high-tech hooligan

Honda has long been a company that strives to innovate. When it feels a lawnmower doesn’t cut grass efficiently enough, it goes and designs a new one. When private jets need a high-tech overhaul, Honda engineers step in and create something truly fresh.

The same can be said for many of its cars. Back in 1990 Honda tore up the rulebook and unleashed a full fat supercar that proved painfully rapid transportation could also be reliable and relatively affordable: the NSX.

Fast-forward to 2016 and the Japanese marque is innovating once again, as the second-generation NSX packs the same sort of hybrid hypercar technology that’s typically reserved for models such as the Porsche 918 and McLaren P1, yet it costs as much as a Porsche 911 Turbo and is as user-friendly as a hot hatch.

Honda NSX (2016) preview: Hyper Drive

It’s highly likely that you’ve already studied every last detail of the new NSX’s cutting-edge powertrain, as the thing has been teased, touted and revealed for years. But all the PR in the world can’t make up for driving the thing.

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Underneath the NSX’s rear glass hatch sits a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. It develops 507bhp and 406lb/ft of torque – enough to worry the Audi R8. But Honda, being Honda, hasn’t stopped there.

No, the Japanese engineers have theoretically thrown in another three engines in the form of two electric motors at the front wheel, dubbed the Twin Motor Unit (TMU), and a third at the rear axle, which is labelled the Direct Drive Motor.

These are powered by a large battery pack that sits behind and beneath the NSX’s two front seats and receives its charge via kinetic energy from the braking system and the V6 engine, which acts as a generator to help keep juice levels brimmed.

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But unlike a Prius or other such hybrids, this system isn’t designed to eke out every last drop of fuel (although it does manage a respectable 28mpg). Instead, the motors fill in the gaps in the torque curve, which results in blistering acceleration and scintillating performance.

Honda NSX preview: Better off (not) connected

The new Honda NSX is a car for the digital generation and, as such, allows computers and technology to take care of the important stuff that’s typically handled by analogue hydraulics, racks, cogs and cables.

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The brakes, for example, aren’t actually connected to anything. The pedal is attached to a brake operation simulator and electronic control unit (ECU), which determines how much force is applied to the discs.

This is so the regenerative braking system can work efficiently, but it creates a headache for the engineers tasked with building a track-day weapon that’s designed to pound the circuit all day.

Nick Robinson, NSX Vehicle Dynamics Project Leader, explained that his team had to fashion a warning system that sounds when the brakes start to overheat. “In a normal vehicle, the brake oil begins to boil and the brakes overheat, meaning the pedal starts to go slack, warning the driver to ease off.

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“This doesn’t happen with our system, so we had to build in a warning sound. But that’s not enough, especially when someone is concentrating on the race circuit. So we then decided to add physical play into the brake pedal when the vehicle senses overheating.”

Honda NSX second-gen preview: A digital delight

There are almost too many engineering masterstrokes to mention in one article. But believe us when we say every single one has teamed up to offer a truly impressive drive.

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Select Quiet mode from the cool four-step rotary dial and the systems on the NSX come to life without a peep. Go easy one the accelerator and it’s possible to creep away using battery power alone. The perfect getaway vehicle? Definitely. No that you’ll fit much in the back.

Spin that dial once to the right and the vehicle enters Sport mode where its vocal V6 comes to life. Driving in this setting unshackles some of the performance on offer but it feels restrained. The noise from the engine behind the driver’s head is whiny and can get a little tiresome, so it’s not long before Sport+ is selected.

Here, the NSX really starts to come to life and the soundtrack improves somewhat. The exhaust note is pumped directly into the cabin via some pipes behind the driver’s head and the exhaust gas routing is pumped out of the un-baffled centre pipes. There are barks, pops and bangs on the downshifts and a glorious howl when the accelerator is depressed.

But the real excitement comes in the most extreme mode: Track. This winds back the stability control and releases the full performance potential of both the electric system and the combustion engine.

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Roll up to the start/finish line. Keep the left foot on the brake. Plant the accelerator and let the revs rise to 2,000rpm. The needle bounces off a digital limiter. Release the left foot and be prepared to have your spleen disintegrated.

The Launch Control functionality is ferocious and although Honda won’t give an official 0-62mph sprint time, it’s safe to say it is easily under 3-seconds.

Honda NSX 2016: From track to town and back

The phrase “everyday supercar” is touted all too often these days, as most high performance machines are so sophisticated that complete fools can drive them. But the new NSX really is a doddle to live with.

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Its seats are comfortable, yet don’t require too much climbing in and out of; its proportions are compact; visibility is good, making it easy to park in town; and its driving modes ensure it can be quiet and relaxing on a motorway cruise.

Perhaps the biggest let down, though, is the cabin and its infotainment system. While the leather trim and ergonomically designed steering wheel hint at premium performance, much of the switchgear feels cheap and plasticky to the touch, while the Garmin navigation system appears to be years out of date.

Hop into an Audi R8 or Porsche 911 and the interior ambience and infotainment tech on offer feel light-years ahead.

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But overlook the finishing kit and you are left with one of the most complex speed machines on the market. One that utilises direct yaw control to drag the car around a corner. A car that features innovative Ablation Cast Nodes, which reduce the front and rear overhangs without compromising crash safety. A car with rear brakes that are cooled by special underbody vents. 

First Impressions

There’s so much going on underneath the skin of the new Honda NSX that it almost feels like a few days behind the wheel isn’t enough. But our test drive revealed a vehicle that is supremely capable on a race circuit, goading the driver to push harder and go faster, while the hybrid powertrain makes it great to use around town.

Honda has already sold its allocation of 60-odd cars for the first year and the subsequent years are pretty much already accounted for, too, which comes as no surprise. So even if you do have a spare £137,950 to part with, you’ll want to get on the waiting list pronto.

The car makes heads swivel every time it rolls through busy areas and instantly starts conversations surrounding its futuristic powertrain and sharp exterior styling every time it is parked up.

If Honda does something about the human-machine interface and sexes up the interior slightly, it will have a near-faultless vehicle on its hands. Even if that would see that already sizeable price tag increase beyond supercar levels.

Karcher K5 Premium is the cleaner your house needs

When it comes to cleaning your car, your patio, bikes or driveway, few things get the job done as well as a pressure washer. Specifically, one made by Karcher. The latest range continues that trend of offering great performance and versatility, while also adding a neat new feature to the trigger handle.

We tried out the Karcher K5 Premium Full Control home pressure washer, and were mightily impressed by its performance.

In terms of Karcher’s product lineup, the K5 Premium is right near the top end of the scale. It sits one rung below the K7, and has a handsome RRP of £449, although you can find it for about £100 less online. Whether or not you want to pay that money depends very much on how much you actually need to clean, and on your budget.  

There are several other options ranging from the £85 K2 Compact all the way up to the £569 K7 Premium. In other words, if the K5 Premium doesn’t fit in your budget, but you need a pressure washer, there are other options, and most will do the job you need them to.

Like most of the manufacturer’s products, the K5 Premium is build from a tough, sturdy plastic, with a more than generous splashing of yellow and black. It stands at just over half a metre tall, 30cm wide, weighs just over 13 kilograms and ships in a few separate parts.

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The main body is a single unit with a hose reel on the back for winding up the 8-metre long high pressure hose. There’s telescopic handle made of aluminium. The handle itself needs screwing on, as does the front storage unit and the base. There are also a couple of wheels, so you don’t have to lift it up and carry it at all (unless you need to move up some steps).

The top plays home to the plug and clean dock, which is where you place the bottle of detergent. This particular kit comes with the stone-washing solution, but you can purchase other cleaning fluids for your car, for wood and for plastic.

All the important parts are on the front. To the right you’ll find the power dial for switching on the high-pressure motor, and to the left you’ll find both the hose – which feeds through a hole – and the hose adapter. Hook up your machine to a garden hose, turn on the water and power supplies and you’re practically ready to go.

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This particular model ships with three different cleaning tools which attach to the trigger/handle. There’s a high-pressure dirt blaster and the mop-like surface cleaning tool, as well as the Vario Power spray lance which has adjustable pressure. This means you can use it when you just want to rinse something off, or blast it off. Adjusting pressure is as simple as turning the end of the lance clockwise or anticlockwise. 

Once you’ve chosen your desired cleaning tool, and switched on the machine, you’re ready to go. Squeezing the trigger shoots the water jet, while the easily visible LED icons on the handle help you select the right flow-rate, if you have an adjustable cleaning tool. 

Spec-wise, the K5 Premium has a maximum flow-rate of 500 litres per hour, can use water up to 40 degrees Celsius, and clean areas up to 40 metres squared per hour. In other words: it’s bloody good.

We tested all three cleaner accessories on concrete, bricks and tarmac and were left mightily impressed by the results. It cleaned off long-standing surface muck, thick moss and practically strimmed crevice-dwelling weeds and grass without even trying.

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The high-pressure lance and the high-pressure surface cleaner are so powerful, they come with recoil warnings. Put another way, if you don’t hold the lance tightly, it will push you back. Like-wise, the two high-pressure nozzles spinning on the underside of the surface cleaner will push upwards, spraying everything around it like some crazy garden sprinkler.

One thing that has to be said about the Surface Cleaner is that, because it’s made up of three parts interlocking together, it does feel a bit clunky. Pushing down too hard bends it at the joins, but in testing it held up well despite its multi-part plastic build. 

The entire system has been designed in a way to make it as easy as possible to store without having loads of parts all over the place. A hose real on the back keeps the hose neatly wound up, although it can be a pain to wind. The power cable can be wound up and tucked inside the net on the back. When you’re done cleaning, you can fit trigger gun and attached lance on the front of the cleaner, and pop the other lance in the other storage space on the front, pull up the handle and wheel it back to your garage, shed, or wherever else you might keep it.

Cleaning outdoor areas and hard surfaces can be tough, but the K5 Premium makes it stupidly easy. The hardest part is winding up the hose when you’re done, and that’s saying something. 

While their RRPs are higher, you can pick up the K5 Premium for £329 on Amazon, while the regular K5 (without the hose reel) is £299.