Exclusive content is how creators get patrons to pay them a monthly subscription fee on Patreon, so the startup is equipping them with a Snapchat-like tool to turn their private lives into “behind-the-scenes” footage. Patreon Lens launches today within Patreon’s iOS and Android apps so that creators can share photos and videos that disappear in 24 hours just with those who… Read More
In this article, we’re going to conduct an experiment and compare the services of two of the biggest food delivery services in the market right now: DoorDash and UberEats. If you’re ready to continue working in your cubicle (or watching Netflix on your couch) rather than driving out to get your lunch, then sit back, take out your wallet, and get ready to order. Ordering Food From Uber Eats I’ve actually ordered many times from Doordash before, but never UberEats. I had a friend who ordered from UberEats one day, so I decided to try it myself. Actually, I decided...
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Apple’s investment in AR technologies has been ushering in a new wave of apps, from those that let you perform more practical tasks – like visualizing furniture placement in rooms – to those with mass consumer appeal – like AR gaming, including Niantic’s upcoming Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. But AR can also be used to create unique experiences within more… Read More
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| Motion Stills with instant motion tracking in action |
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| When the phone is approximately steady, the accelerometer sensor provides the acceleration due to the Earth’s gravity. For horizontal planes the gravity vector is parallel to normal of the tracked plane and can accurately provide the initial orientation of phone. |
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| The translation and the change in size (relative scale) of the box in the image plane can be used to determine 3D translation between two camera position C1 and C2. However, as our camera model doesn’t assume the focal length of the camera lens, we do not know the true distance/depth of the tracked plane. |
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| Independent translation (from visual signal only as shown by red box) and rotation tracking (from gyro; not shown) |
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| Augmented chicken family with Motion Stills AR mode |
Maybe you recently got an Echo or a similar voice-activated gadget from Amazon. Or perhaps you are a long-time owner who uses the device regularly. In either case, you may wonder how to use the Alexa personal assistant for improved productivity. Asking Alexa to tell you a joke is amusing but it doesn’t help you make progress. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to use Echo and Alexa to get more done in a day. Download: Alexa for iOS | Android (Free) 1. Set Automated Updates With Alexa Routines The Alexa Routines capability is relatively new. It allows you to trigger...
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Portrait mode-style bokeh camera features have largely been the realm of high-end flagships to this point. That’s due, in part to the fact that many device makers rely on a dual-camera system to create the effect, driving up prices in the process. Samsung is getting ready to change that soon, however, with a plan to bring its version of the tech to mid-range and entry-level handsets.… Read More
SimpliSafe, a Boston-based home security company, launched their first security products in 2009 and the devices were a hit. Thanks to their home-security-in-a-box solution the average homeowner could install door sensors, glass-break microphones, and motion detectors without having to run wires or even have a salesperson visit their home. The Lego-like system of removable components was… Read More
The team at SocialRank has spent the last few years building ways for brands and marketers to get a better sense of who’s following and engaging with them on social media. Until now, they’ve been doing that on an account level — plug in an account and you get a SocialRank report covering things like your most valuable followers. With a new product called SocialRank for… Read More
If you’ve finally decided to get with the times and sign up to a music streaming service, you’ll first need to determine which service is right for you. The four most significant players are Spotify, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Assuming you pick Spotify, you’ll have another choice to make: are you going to stick with the free version or sign up for Spotify Premium? It’s not an easy decision to make, as both tiers have pros and cons. In this article, I’m going to make your choice a little clearer. So if you’re not sure which...
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The Apple Watch continues to be a bright spot in amongst the middling world of wearables, according to new numbers from Canalys. The analyst group’s figures put the smartwatch at 18 million shipments for 2017, representing a 54-percent jump over the device’s 2016. Apple’s wearable popped for a couple of reasons, LTE functionality being chief among them. For one thing,… Read More
Starting a blog is an incredibly gratifying, rewarding, and feasible endeavor. With a bevy of content management system (CMS) options, hosting alternatives, and blogging resources, beginning a blog has never been easier. Ever wondered how to start? Read on for a primer on blogging! Steps to Start a Blog as Quickly as Possible Although creating a blog might sound like a complicated task, it’s truly only as complex as you make it. The first steps in creating a blog are: State your blogging mission Pick a CMS Find a web host Decide on a domain Choose a blog theme or...
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Microsoft’s Cortana can be a handy and helpful tool for Windows users. Initially released for Windows Phones in 2014, Cortana showed up one year later on Windows 10. But, even though it has been a few years since this digital personal assistant popped onto the scene, many still have unanswered questions. From what Cortana is to what it can do to how to turn it off, we have answers for you. Here is everything you need to know about Microsoft Cortana. What Is Cortana? Cortana is a virtual assistant that can help you perform tasks. You can use Cortana to...
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Apple’s HomePod delivers superior sound quality and solid Siri performance but still lags behind competition on breadth of voice commands. Read More
This speaker is huge. It’s the size of a cooler a person would take camping for a week. It weighs 48 lbs. And for a good reason, too. The Kube speaker from Thomas and Darden is solid and packed with power. The company says it can put out 122 dB of sound. But it’s not a good sound. That’s the rub. This is a massive speaker that gets really loud but doesn’t sound great at… Read More
With today’s digital age and portable pocket computers, we’re almost always online in some way. That is, until we’re not. Most smartphone owners have a cellular data plan to go along with them. But sometimes, you just can’t get a signal, such as underground commutes on the subway or out in the middle of nowhere. After a hard day’s work, we just want to relax. So we have games on our iPhones and iPads. And while there are a ton of gaming options to consider on the App Store, what if you’re looking for something that you can play even...
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Our verdict of the Chuwi SurBook Mini:Solid performance in a neat package. Buy it if you don't mind ship-in costs to China (if it breaks) and a non-standard USB-C port.710Looking for a small tablet and a laptop? The Chuwi SurBook Mini 2-in-1 tablet combines both into a 10.1-inch package. While the SurBook’s build quality and specifications are very good for $250, is it worth your money? Read on to find out what we thought of the Chuwi Surbook Mini, and to enter our competition to win one for yourself! About Chuwi Chuwi has a reputation as a fairly reliable manufacturer of low-cost...
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Amazon’s Echo devices started out as simple voice assistants, but they’ve grown to include much more. Now you can place voice calls and send messages to other Echo users. And the new Echo devices, such as the Show, include a screen for even more possibilities like video calling. Alexa just revealed yet another new trick: you can now send SMS messages to anyone using your Echo. However, it’s only available for Android devices at the moment. Apple doesn’t let third-party apps use its messaging API, so it’s unclear if this will ever come to iOS. How to Send Text Messages...
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Bitcoin and crypto aren’t the only things on the decline, sales of tablet devices once again dropped in 2017, according to new data. Figures from analyst firm IDC show that overall tablet shipments fell by 6.5 percent to 163.5 million units last year. That’s down from 174.9 million in 2016, when the annual decrease was in double digits. Despite demanding falling overall, Apple… Read More
With all kinds of alternatives like Google Play Music, Amazon Music, and Apple Music cropping up, you may be wondering whether Spotify is still right for you. After all, Google Play Music is the same price, but also offers YouTube Red shows and an ad-free YouTube experience. And it doesn’t have the same reputation as Spotify for stripping away much-loved features. If you’ve had enough of Spotify, you might want to delete your account. Here’s how. How to Delete Your Spotify Account To delete your Spotify account, just follow the simple step-by-step instructions below: Navigate to support.spotify.com/us/contact-spotify-support/. Click on Login in...
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If certain friends or pages are taking over your Facebook feed, there’s a simple fix. Rather than unfriending or unliking, there are two easy ways to temporarily or permanently remove their posts from your Facebook feed. How to Permanently Stop Facebook Feed Spam Go to your your friend’s profile or the Facebook page Hover over the Following button. Under In your newsfeed, click Unfollow. If you are unfollowing a friend, you will remain Facebook friends with them and they won’t know you unfollowed them. If you unfollow a page, you will still be listed as a Facebook user who likes their page. You...
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A Spotify engineer has invited users to try a new tool that lets you create custom playlists. Called Nelson, this Glitch project lets you choose various genres and change various parameters to create the playlist of your dreams. And while it isn’t perfect, it sure is a lot of fun. Spotify is famous for its ability to create personalized playlists for each individual user. It does this by analyzing what you’ve already listened to and recommending other songs of a similar nature. And it’s rather shocking quite how well Spotify knows you after years of listening. Parameters Personalize Playlists Nelson...
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