Manhunt Underway After Apple Building in Cupertino Burglarized
Santa Clara County police are currently searching in the San Jose neighborhood of Cambrian Park for three suspects who were reportedly caught burglarizing an Apple building this morning in Cupertino, California, where the company’s headquarters are located, according to local affiliates ABC7 News and KPIX 5.
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It is unclear if the suspects were able to break into the building, located at Bubb Road and Results Way, but the trio reportedly fled by vehicle to San Jose once discovered. A command post has been set up on Camden Avenue, and officers and deputies are going door to door throughout the area in search of the suspects.
One suspect was reportedly arrested near a Starbucks after he was chased down. A manhunt remains for the other two suspects.
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Best Ultra HD Blu-ray players: Spinning 4K discs
Many will proclaim that optical media is dead and that streaming is the way ahead, but one look at the quality of the latest blockbuster movies on Ultra HD Blu-ray and you’ll change your mind.
Ultra HD Blu-ray is a new thing for 2016. The format has been standardised, discs and players are available, so it’s full steam ahead as we cast those aging DVD players aside, retire the venerable Blu-ray player and step into the future.
As Ultra HD Blu-ray is so new, the selection of players is fewer. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have an easy choice: there’s still plenty to consider.
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1. Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player
Panasonic’s pitch with the UB900 is to give you the best of everything: this is an accomplished player that goes beyond all others in offering you connectivity and granular options to control your content. Packaged into a slick box offering a substantial design, Panasonic want the UB900 to appeal as much to audio fans as it does to video. Not only does it offer exemplary audio and video performance, the UB900 comes fully loaded with 4K steaming services too, from Netflix and Amazon.
The user interface could be a little more refined, but there’s a substantial remote to help keep you in control. This all comes at a price, however, with the Panasonic DMP-UB900 asking £599.
FULL REVIEW: Panasonic DMP-UB900 review
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2. Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player
It wouldn’t be fair to call the Samsung K8500 the “no frills” player, but it’s certainly simpler than the Panasonic rival, with fewer options and fewer connections. For those looking for that simpler approach, that makes it a winner, as the K8500 just concentrates on delivering stunning visuals from your Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. For many, that’s exactly the point. There’s plenty of streaming goodness, however, offering Netflix and Amazon in 4K HDR.
What’s less impressive, however, is the quirky curved design. That might work if you’re placing it near a curved television, but for many it’s an oddity when placed among your other AV boxes. The remote is also small and rather unsubstantial. But we can accept that for the £429 asking price.
FULL REVIEW: Samsung UBD-K8500 review
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3. Xbox One S
When Microsoft launched the Xbox One, it was pitched as an entertainment centre. That may have got gamer’s hackles up, but with the Xbox One S now offering Ultra HD Blu-ray playback, as well as supporting 4K streaming services, it’s a media centre with skills that are hard to rival: being able to play the latest HDR games is just one string to its bow.
The Xbox is a physically bigger box than a conventional player and unless you have the Xbox One Media Remote you’ll be using a gaming controller, so things aren’t quite as slick as a dedicated player, but then they aren’t as expensive either. In fact, for those who aren’t hardcore AV enthusiasts, the Xbox One S is a tempting all-round entertainment solution, especially as support for Xbox 360 games is now extensive too. Just wait for the 500GB version to go on sale for £249.
FULL REVIEW: Xbox One S review
What is GoPro Omni? The 360 VR camera rig explained, release date and price info
It’s not the first time we’ve heard about GoPro Omni – the six GoPro camera rig used for 360-degree virtual reality capture, announced early 2016 – but it is the first time we’ve seen it and learned about its end-to-end workflow. So just what can you expect?
GoPro Omni: What is it?
Omni is a camera rig, designed to hold six GoPro HD Hero 4 Black cameras, used for capturing seamless 360-degree footage, for virtual reality (VR) or on-screen playback.
Inside Omni is a motherboard that ensures pixel-perfect sync between the six cameras, useful to eliminate ghosting or poor stitching in the post-production process.
One camera acts as the master for the other five – so only one needs to be triggered to begin the recording process. Remote Wi-Fi triggering is also possible, just as you can with any Hero 4.
GoPro Omni: Which GoPro cameras is it compatible with?
Omni is only compatible with HD Hero 4 Black cameras, which is the current top-end model in GoPro’s range. It is not compatible with the Silver model, nor earlier GoPro editions. We believe it will be forward-compatible with the not-yet-announced HD Hero 5, but GoPro declined to comment.
Each camera requires a firmware flash to make it compatible with Omni. This firmware feature-limits the cameras, so while you could theoretically use each one individually once removed from the rig, their angle of view and frame-rate capabilities will be restricted.
GoPro Omni: What frame-rates and output are possible?
At launch the Omni will be able to capture a maximum output of 8K at 25/30fps or 6K at 50/60fps (technically it’s 5.7K) maximum. There is also a 4K option, for practical purposes.
A firmware update will introduce 4K capture at 100fps. At launch this feature will not be available.
GoPro Omni: Is live preview possible?
Omni is not able to live-output stitched footage (like, say, Nokia Ozo), nor, therefore, is it possible to live preview footage during capture. All footage is captured on the six individual microSD cards – one card per Hero 4.
When the master camera is activated it double checks that the other five GoPro units are present with cards and batteries, plus syncs the settings across all units, before the rig is ready to roll. Green/red lights per camera position identify any individual issues.
GoPro Omni: Workflow and software
Once capture has taken place the Omni Importer software is used for data management. As LVR files are captured alongside the main MP4 video files, low-res preview is available within seconds.
Full stitching is possible using the Importer software, with options for colour correction, digital stabilisation and quality render (2K, 4K or Cineform (8K)). How quickly this occurs depends on your setup and GPU.
For fine-tuning stitching there’s Kolor Autopano Video, while NLE plugins for live VR output in Premiere are also available.
GoPro Omni: Batteries and recharging
Each Hero 4 requires its own battery. GoPro claims battery life is madly improved with each camera in the rig, as the aluminium frame, which connects around each lens, dissipates the heat generated during capture.
However it is possible to recharge all six camera units simultaneously when they are mounted in the Omni rig. A single, central power in makes this possible – and a remote battery charger is included if you buy the full kit.
GoPro Omni: How much does it cost?
Omni will be available in two forms: the rig alone, priced £1300/$1500/€1300 (Hero 4 units sold separately); or the full kit, including flight case, priced £4200/$5000/€5400.
The full kit includes waterproof flight case, Omni rig (with microfibre carry bag), six Hero 4 Black cameras (with batteries, cables, lens covers), six 32GB microSD cards, one Wi-Fi Smart Remote, a 7-port USB hub, Swingtronix Hypercore-98S Battery (with DC adapter), Swingtronix GP-S V-Mount Battery Plate/Clamp.
GoPro Omni: When is it released?
Omni will be available internationally from 17 August 2016.
Kyocera’s DuraForce Pro is a smartphone and action cam in one
If you film motorcycle ice racing or open pit mines, a regular smartphone may be a bit dainty. Kyocera’s newest model, the DuraForce Pro, is up for the job, though. It’s a ruggedized, 5-inch phone packing a special action camera that shoots Full HD with a wide-angle field-of-view. The device lives up to its assertive name with an IP6X dustproof case, underwater mode (two meters for up to 30 minutes) and military specs for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, solar radiation and … well, you get the idea.
Along with the 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front camera, the DuraForce Pro packs a third “Super Wide View” 1080p action camera. It has its own image processor that gives it slow-mo, sports, action and underwater modes. The 135 degree field of view is similar to dedicated action cams, and Kyocera will eventually release a case that supports GoPro-style mounts. It’s pitching the device as superior in some ways to action cams, since it has a hardened, impact-resistant 5-inch 1080p screen to help you better judge shots. It’s lacking the 4K resolution of the GoPro Hero 4 and other models, though.
The phone isn’t bad spec-wise compared to rivals like the $600 Cat S60, but is no Galaxy S7 killer. It’s got a Snapdragon 617 octacore CPU, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a 3,240 mAh QuickCharge 2.0 battery, USB 2.0 and a host of sensors, including NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 and a barometer. For security conscious users and businesses, there’s a fingerprint sensor, built-in encryption and Android For Work support. There’s no word on price, but expect it to be well north of the standard DuraForce, which is $418 on AT&T.
Source: Kyocera
Instagram Begins Experimenting With ‘Save Draft’ Feature for Posts
Instagram recently began testing a much-requested new feature that lets users save drafts of potential posts on the social network, instead of having to completely discard edits made to any photo (via TechCrunch). A small number of users mentioned seeing the “Save Draft” feature as far back as July, but Instagram seems to have expanded its testing phase in early August, without rolling it out wide yet.
The process itself to save a draft is fairly simple: after adding any filter or other fine-tuned edits to a picture, hitting the back button now prompts users with a dialog box saying, “If you go back now, your image edits will be discarded.” Users can choose to ditch the photo, or now save the draft to work on again and post at a later time.
Saved drafts appear at the top of the camera roll when returning to post something to Instagram, and can be deleted permanently by tapping “See All,” which shows every draft saved on the current account. Unfortunately, as one user discovered, Instagram is treating “Save Draft” more along the lines of an experimental test rather than slow public rollout and remained coy on its plans, telling TechCrunch, “We’re always testing new ways to improve the Instagram experience,” with no further details provided.
The company has been updating its popular app with major additions and changes over the last few weeks. Earlier in August, it added “Instagram Stories” to its roster of photo-sharing abilities, bringing it directly in competition to Snapchat’s 24-hour feed of “Stories.” Before that, Instagram revealed a plan to introduce customizable comment moderation features on user posts so each can tweak rules to their liking, since “different words or phrases are offensive to different people.”
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Best microSD cards for Moto G4
What are the best microSD cards for the Moto G4?
When you buy your Moto G4, it only comes as a 16GB phone. That may very well be enough for some people, but you’re looking to improve that number significantly. Good thing the Moto G4 comes ready with a microSD card slot, perfect for Adoptable Storage or portable storage (if you want to transfer files between devices). The best microSD cards for you Moto G4 are only a click away!
- Transcend 64GB microSDXC Card
- Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC Card
- ScanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB microSDXC Card
- PNY U3 Turbo Performance 64GB microSDXC Card
- Kingston 64GB microSDXC Card
Transcend 64GB microSDXC Card
You’re looking for three simple things: quality, storage, and a good price. The Transcend microSD card ticks all three boxes for about $17, and if 64GB isn’t quite enough, you can upgrade a little bit more (for only a little extra bit of money) to their 128GB card.
The 64GB version runs 45MB per second and is great for pictures and videos, for which you want plenty of room to keep around on your Moto G4. Music lovers will be pleased to know that one of these 64GB cards can hold up to 16,000 songs, so your playlist can go on and on. Great price, great card.
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Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC Card
There’s no denying the quality of Samsung’s products, and the Samsung EVO Plus microSD card will work seamlessly in your Moto G4. It’s built to handle the elements and safely store your files, even if x-rays or magnets are nearby.
The 64GB version features 80MB per second data transfer, and it’s ideal for video and picture taking. It’s inexpensive at just over $20, and if you find you need to max out your storage options, it’s available in a 128GB version as well.
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SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB microSDXC Card
In all fairness, SanDisk does tend to be a more expensive brand, but it’s popular and trusted for a reason. You’re going to pay about $45 for a 64GB card, but you’re getting solid quality for that money — not to mention a lifetime warranty.
It reads up to 95MB per second, and writes 90MB per second. If you’re in the market for portable storage, SanDisk includes an adapter so that saved files can be easily inserted into another device, like your laptop. This version does max out at 64GB, but it’s mighty fast, and it might be all that you’ll need for a long, long while.
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PNY U3 Turbo Performance 64GB microSDXC Card
For the avid photographer who’s keen to take advantage of the excellent camera capabilities of the Moto G4, the PNY U3 Turbo Performance microSD card is an easy choice. The 64GB version can store over 22,000 photos. Shutterbugs rejoice!
It features a 90MB per second data transfer rate and is perfect for capturing video. The lifetime warranty and price point that just scratches above $25 are icing on the cake.
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Kingston 64GB microSDXC Card
You’ve likely got several Kingston USB flash drives kicking around the house or the office, and for good reason, too. The Kingston brand is popular, trustworthy, high quality, and inexpensive; they’ve applied this same recipe to their microSD cards, too.
For $18, Kingston’s 64GB card gives you 45MB per second read speed and 10MB per second write speed. It’s a good buy if you’re a budding photographer, and it’s got a lifetime warranty just in case. If you’re worried at all about storage space, Kingston also offers a 128GB version of the microSD card.
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2TB Xbox One S sold out “for good”
Microsoft has reportedly sold out of its limited edition 2TB Xbox One S consoles, with no plans of manufacturing more. If you didn’t pre-order or snap one up straight after it was released earlier this month, you’ll now have to wait until the 500GB or 1TB models hit the shops.
There is a slim chance you can get a 2TB machine, as pre-orders are still open for the Gears of War 4 limited edition in battle-scarred red. But that doesn’t come in the gorgeous white finish and costs £50 more, at £399. You do get the game and a whole bunch of exclusive in-game content, however.
Eurogamer claims that “most retailers” have sold out of the 2TB white Xbox One S, while those still listing it are charging significantly higher than the £349 launch price. Amazon and Game, for instance, both have machines listed at £479 or more.
- Xbox One S review: Best console and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player out there
- Xbox One S vs Xbox One: What’s the difference?
- Xbox One S: Release date, specs and everything you need to know
Microsoft is yet to reveal when the 500GB and 1TB variants will be available, but considering the lack of availability of the launch version, we would expect it to be soon.
And with Sony revealing a PlayStation press event to be held in New York on 7 September, most likely to unveil the PlayStation Neo – a powerhouse of a machine that will trump the Xbox One S on specs – it is likely the Xbox team will want stock in stores beforehand.
If you still don’t know what No Man’s Sky is, let Bill Bailey explain all here
No Man’s Sky is available in the UK now, having also been released in the US yesterday, 9 August. However, we’re still being asked what you actually do in the PlayStation 4 and PC game.
We posted our own guide here, which gives you the basics, but if you are still struggling with the concept comedian Bill Bailey comes to the rescue with a clear and concise explanation. Sort of.
Filmed as part of the UK marketing for No Man’s Sky, a video starring the British funny man is now available to watch below. And you get to see some extra games footage that we’ve not spied before.
- No Man’s Sky preview: 10 hours in and it’s fiercely good fun
- Two players meet in No Man’s Sky, guess what happened next?
- 50 different planets from No Man’s Sky revealed, only 18 quintillion yet to go
“Playing No Man’s Sky is an immersive and fantastical journey of exploration where you can discover and name entire planets, as I did with Bill-topia,” said Bailey while playing the game during filming.
“There’s plenty more planets to go round, in fact an entire universe of 18 quintillion celestial orbs… (that’s 18 billion billion). It’s an extraordinary experience to roam around this galactic wonderland. You can lose yourself in new worlds, and the beauty and mystery of space.”
No Man’s Sky is available now and is already garnering almost as much attention as Pokemon Go.
London buses to show live traffic updates in rear windows
Over time, transport authorities have improved how they share important road travel news. Roadside signs can give a driver an important heads-up during journeys and apps can notify travellers before they’ve even left the house. As part of a new trial, Transport for London (TfL) wants to reduce the temptation for motorists to look at their phones while on the move by displaying live traffic information on the back of London’s buses.
The GPS-equipped digital information boards have been placed on a number of buses on route 344, which run between Clapham Junction and Liverpool Street. TfL says it’s the first in the world to do such a thing and believes it’ll help reduce congestion and improve the “reliability and efficiency of the roads.”
The six-month trial comes just weeks after TfL ended a similar test that put traffic information on taxi-top signage of London’s black cabs. The travel authority says that while double-decker tests are currently limited to one route, there are plans to extend it number 415 buses operating between Tulse Hill and Liverpool Street from the autumn. If they prove successful, the pilot could then be expanded across London.
Uber takes the fight to TfL over new English exam for drivers
Considering the proposals Transport for London (TfL) originally put forward as it looked to update private hire regulations in the capital, Uber escaped relatively unscathed when the authority ended up approving only minor amendments to the rulebook. One of these was a formal English language requirement, but with TfL having detailed exactly what that means since, Uber has a new bone to pick. Starting October 1st, any driver originating from a primarily non-English-speaking country will have to pass a written exam in order to apply for or renew a private hire licence.
Uber argues the two-hour, B1-level test, which features a short essay portion, is more demanding than the British citizenship language requirement (of basic oral competence). Paired with its £200 fee, the fear is this hurdle will lead to fewer drivers on the roads and a reduced quality of service as a result of longer wait times. And so, once again, Uber is calling on the support of its sizable customer base to urge TfL to reconsider.
In an email to users, Uber makes its case for softening this language requirement, as well as protesting a rule forcing all private hire drivers to have year-round commercial insurance, and one that means Uber must notify TfL of any changes to its app ahead of time. These will put off part-time drivers and impede the rollout of new features, Uber argues.
The email also asks users to lobby London Mayor Sadiq Khan to revisit the regulations, and includes a quick-fire button that actually drafts an email to that effect on your behalf. And a quick scan of Twitter shows that some users aren’t exactly thrilled Uber has gone to such lengths to rally the troops and do its dirty work.
Uber asks its London customers to lobby against Sadiq’s tougher taxi regulations and even writes the email for you. pic.twitter.com/zDmEBpLrip
— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) August 8, 2016
Via: The Guardian
Source: Transport for London
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