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Hot Shots: Ciara Celebrates Ten To One Rum’s Major Milestone
While Ciara continues to make a mark in music, the singer is amplifying her presence as an entrepreneur too.
As reported, the GRAMMY winner on-boarded as a co-owner of Ten To One Rum last year. And last night (August 18), the star toasted to the brand’s latest touchdown.
CiCi was on-hand at the Gathering Spot in Los Angeles,
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Mark Zuckerberg promises ‘major updates’ to Horizon avatars after his is widely mocked
Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta has “major updates” planned for its VR graphics after previously sharing an image of his own VR avatar that was widely mocked. He said the company would share more details about the changes at its upcoming Connect conference.
Zuckerberg’s update comes several days after a screenshot from Horizon Worlds, the company’s social VR environment, went viral on Twitter.
The images were originally shared last week alongside an announcement that Horizon Worlds was launching in France and Spain. The screenshot showed a nearly featureless Zuckerberg avatar in front of a VR Eiffel Tower and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. The image quickly took on a life of its own on Twitter as people mocked the low-res and amateur-looking graphics. In particular, many questioned why Zuckerberg’s avatar was so flat and lifeless when the company has spent billions of dollars and staked its future on the success of the metaverse.
Come work for Meta, where the most brilliant technologists of the day have achieved 1995 level graphics https://t.co/mHJJohZo1i
— Emily G (@EmilyGorcenski) August 17, 2022
Though Zuckerberg didn’t directly address the critiques, he acknowledged the image he had previously shared was “pretty basic,” and promised improvements. His latest post included two new, much more detailed and lifelike renders: his avatar and an outdoor scene depicting ancient ruins.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Horizon Worlds avatar is getting a glow up pic.twitter.com/9Dr4fzdiBo
— Karissa Bell (@karissabe) August 19, 2022
“I know the photo I posted earlier this week was pretty basic — it was taken very quickly to celebrate a launch,” Zuckerberg wrote. “The graphics in Horizon are capable of much more — even on headsets — and Horizon is improving very quickly.”
Major change could see mums not having to do the school run any more
KIDS could in the future hitch a lift to school in a self-driving car.
Major plans revealed today pave the way for the end of the traditional school run.
KIDS could in the future hitch a lift to school in a self-driving car[/caption]
Major plans revealed today pave the way for the end of the traditional school run[/caption]
Top of the range vehicles which can control themselves are set to be on Britain’s roads by next year under landmark Government proposals.
Ministers want to allow cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features to be sold in Britain within months — and used on motorways from 2025.
They will then consult on introducing them to all roads.
Food and parcels could be delivered straight to customers’ doors in the future.
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Shuttle cars could be used to help commuters get to train stations, elderly people to hospital appointments, or even pupils get to school.
Ministers are dishing out £100million to fund research on how to make it as safe as possible and help industry prepare.
Scientists are keen to learn how the new tech will cope in rain and snow and interact with other cars, people and cyclists.
With up to eight in ten crashes caused by driver error, self-driving cars are expected to help slash the number of fatal accidents on Britain’s roads.
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Manufacturers would be responsible for the car’s actions.
Up to 38,000 new jobs could be created as part of a £42billion industry, the Department for Transport reckons.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “The benefits of self-driving vehicles have the potential to be huge.”
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Serena Williams hammered by Emma Raducanu as she wins just four games in major blow to US Open preparation
SERENA WILLIAMS was taken apart by Emma Raducanu as their box office Cincinnati clash turned into an anti-climax.
The tennis icon, 40, was facing the US Open champion for the first and possibly last time in her career.
But the 23-time slam champion Williams was no match for a fitter and fresher opponent Tuesday night.
Raducanu won the US Open as an 18-year-old last year, and the teen wasn’t overawed.
She kept Williams and her fans in Cincinnati quiet for all of their short encounter.
The Brit won 6-4, 6-0 in just one hour and five minutes.
It’s a blow to Serena’s preparations for the US Open in New York starting later this month.
She didn’t look 100 per cent on the court on Tuesday night.
Williams is hoping for one more run at slam glory in Queens.
A fairytale win in New York would take her level with Margaret Court on 24 slam titles.
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But Serena will need major improvement if she’s to make a run at the title before she retires from the game.
Raducanu said: “I think we all need to honor Serena and her great career.
“I’m so grateful to have played her and that our careers have crossed over. Everything she did, she’s an inspiration.”
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What to Expect From Apple’s 10th-Generation Low-Cost iPad: Updated Chip, USB-C and Major Design Changes
This guide highlights everything that we know about the 10th-generation iPad.
Design Changes
Multiple rumors have indicated that the 10th-generation iPad is going to get some notable design changes. Without going into specifics, DigiTimes said that there are “major” design updates in the works, and leaked renders from MySmartPrice said to be of the next-generation iPad have given us some insight on what might be coming.
The upcoming tablet may feature a design that’s similar to the iPad mini with flat edges and rounded corners. There could be a power button at the top, but the bezels are not expected to be eliminated. The tablet is expected to measure in at 248.62mm (height) x 179.50mm (width) x 6.98mm (depth), which would make it wider and thinner than the current model. Rumors indicate the 10th-generation iPad will continue to feature a Touch ID Home button rather than Face ID.
A single-lens rear camera is expected, as is a front-facing camera, and Apple may include an LED flash. There is no word as of yet on whether the lens will be improved or if it will use the same 12-megapixel rear camera that’s in the existing model.
The 9th-generation iPad continues to feature a headphone jack, but it appears that Apple will remove the headphone jack from the 10th-generation model, bringing it in line with other iPads.
Display Size
According to respected display analyst Ross Young, the next-generation iPad is going to feature a larger 10.5-inch display, which would be an increase over the existing 10.2-inch display the ninth-generation iPad sports.
USB-C
Apple has been shifting the iPad line from Lightning to USB-C, and it’s the iPad’s turn for an update. The 10th-generation iPad is expected to feature a USB-C port for charging instead of a Lightning port, similar to the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Apple is planning to update its entire iPhone, iPad, and AirPod product lineup to USB-C starting next year in order to comply with new rules in Europe that require products to have a common charging port for device interoperability.
A14 Chip
The current iPad has an A13 Bionic chip, but Apple is rumored to be planning to upgrade the 10th-generation iPad to an A14 chip, which was first used in the iPhone 12 and the fourth-generation iPad Air. It will bring a moderate increase in performance and efficiency compared to the existing model.
5G?
Apple has added 5G connectivity across its iPhone product lineup and to iPads that include the current iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models, so it stands to reason that the 10th-generation iPad could also get faster 5G connectivity.
Launch Date
The 10th-generation iPad is expected to launch later in the year, in either September or October. DigiTimes has suggested Apple is aiming for a September launch, but in years past, Apple has held a second Mac and iPad-centric event in October, leaving the September event for iPhones and Apple Watches. That said, the ninth-generation iPad did come out at Apple’s September 2021 event, so September 2022 is a strong possibility.
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Signal users’ phone numbers exposed in major Twilio hack
On Monday, Signal, often viewed as the most secure messaging app, shared that a security breach of its phone number verification service provider affected 1,900 of its users. Due to the breach, these users’ phone numbers were exposed.
According to Signal’s post detailing the situation, the provider, Twilio, was targeted in a phishing attack. In Twilio’s own post explaining the situation, the company says it was a “sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials.” The attack was successful in obtaining credentials from some of Twilio’s employees. Twilio says that around 125 of its customers had data compromised during the attack. One of these affected customers is Signal.
On the bright side, Signal’s reputation as the most secure messaging app is intact thanks to its service being 100 percent end-to-end encrypted. Without access to a Signal user’s physical device, a bad actor could not access that user’s messaging history. So, any sensitive information that was shared within messages on Signal have not been compromised. Profile data, contact list, and other data also was not compromised, again, thanks to Signal’s design.
However, Signal warns that there were issues that arose for the users affected by the breach:
“For about 1,900 users, an attacker could have attempted to re-register their number to another device or learned that their number was registered to Signal. This attack has since been shut down by Twilio.”
According to Signal, one of those 1,900 users reported that their account was re-registered on another device without their authorization. Also, as Signal notes, most of its users were not affected at all by the security breach.
That there’s been fairly little fallout from this security breach is a testament to Signal’s security. But the breach is also a reminder of Signal’s one glaring flaw: the requirement that a user registers their phone number to use the messaging service. Signal has previously hinted that it will soon allow people to use usernames instead of their phone number, but there is currently no scheduled roll out for that feature.
Apple Watch Series 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 8: 20 Major New Features and Changes for Customers Upgrading
Suppose you’re still holding on to your Apple Watch Series 3. In that case, this article will list all the major new features and changes you’ll get if you decide to upgrade to the newer Apple Watch Series 8 next month or even the current latest-generation Apple Watch Series 7.
We’ve broken up the changes into categories: hardware, health and fitness, performance, battery life and power, software updates, and features.
Hardware
- A completely redesigned display: The Apple Watch Series 3 features an outdated, squared-off display with considerable borders. The upcoming Series 8 is not expected to gain a redesign compared to the Series 7. Either way, Series 3 customers will enjoy a 50% larger display with rounded corners and massively smaller bezels.
- More durable and stylish case options: The Series 3 is currently only offered in the aluminum case options, which have an Ion-X front glass. Newer flagship Apple Watches come in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium. Stainless steel and titanium models are protected with sapphire front crystals, which is more durable than Ion-X glass.
- Larger options to choose from: The Series 3 comes in only 38mm and 42mm case options, with much of the space being taken up by larger bezels around the display. The Series 8 is rumored to come in larger case options than the Series 7, which is already offered in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Either way, Series 3 customers will benefit from a larger watch with a larger display.
- New Digital Crown with haptic feedback: The Series 3, like all Apple Watch models, features a Digital Crown which serves as a primary way of interacting with the device. Newer Apple Watch models, however, have an updated Digital Crown that features haptic feedback. Haptic feedback with the Digital Crown offers subtle vibrations as users scroll a list and make nimble adjustments.
- Redesigned speaker layout with louder speakers: The Series 3 has very small speakers on the right side that are stacked on top of each other. Since the Series 7, Apple has redesigned the speaker system to run almost across the entirety of the right side, making the speaker both physically larger and, as a result, up to 50% louder.
- An always-on display that’s now brighter: A massively larger display is not the only benefit Series 3 customers have to look forward to when upgrading to a newer model. Since the Series 5, Apple Watches have featured an always-on display, which always displays information such as the time and complications, even when a wearer’s wrist is down. On newer models, the always-on display is now 70% brighter outdoors.
Health and Fitness Features
- How much oxygen is in my blood?: If you’ve ever wanted to know without taking a trip down to your local clinic, newer Apple Watch models are for you. With the Series 6 in 2020, Apple introduced a blood oxygen sensor into the watch, which reads the amount of oxygen in a wearer’s blood by having them stay still for 15 seconds.
- Ouch. You’ve taken a nasty fall: In the unfortunate event you take an unexpected and hard fall to the ground, newer Apple Watch models will be able to notify local authorities and your close friend and family unless you tell the watch you’re fine and do not require any assistance. Fall Detection is only available for users 18 years old and above.
- Improved heart rate sensor: Newer Apple Watch models have a new and improved heart rate sensor and an electrical heart sensor. Compared to the optical heart sensor in Series 3, newer models, such as the Series 7 and Series 8, can provide more accurate heart rate readings to a wearer.
- Hey Siri, do I have a fever?: It may seem like a sci-fi scenario, but it could be a reality. Rumors suggest that the upcoming Series 8 will feature a body temperature sensor, able to measure the temperature of a wearer’s body. It’s unclear if the watch will provide users a direct temperature reading, like normal thermometers. Still, it may offer insight into whether it believes the wearer could potentially have a fever and if they may need to seek medical attention.
- Take an ECG on your wrist: Taking an ECG (electrocardiogram) usually requires a trip to a hospital, paperwork, and a plethora of sensors. Thanks to the Series 4 and newer, users can take an ECG using just their Apple Watch on their wrist by placing their finger on the Digital Crown. The results can be found within the Health app on the paired iPhone and can then be shared with your doctor.
Performance and Battery Life
- New processor and faster performance: The dual-core S3 SiP (system in package) of the Series 3 has reached its limit with performance, as customers often complain of laggy performance and jittery animations. The dual-core processor in the Series 7, and expected for Series 8, offers more than double the performance in day-to-day use.
- Faster and more reliable Bluetooth connections: The Series 3 is so old it even relies on outdated Bluetooth technology. The Series 3 uses Bluetooth 4.2, while newer Apple Watch models and iPhones use Bluetooth 5.0. The newer Bluetooth standard is more reliable and supports a higher bandwidth for wireless transmission.
- U1 chip: The Series 3 does not feature the U1 Ultra Wideband chip, which helps enable close proximity features to the iPhone and other products. The Series 6 was the first Apple Watch to feature the chip.
- The same all-day battery life, now with fast charging: On its website, Apple promises the same 18-hour all-day battery life for the Series 3 compared to the latest Series 7, and we presume the Series 8. In practice, however, due to more advanced software and outdated hardware, Series 3 customers may be looking for better battery life. On newer Apple Watch models, Apple supports fast charging, so you can recharge your watch faster even if it doesn’t last as long as you’d like.
Software Updates
- It’s the end of the road for Series 3: With watchOS 9 later this fall, the Series 3 will no longer be supported by the latest watchOS version, which means it will not receive new features and capabilities. Series 3 will still continue to receive security updates, however, for some time to come.
Some additional, smaller features Series 3 customers will enjoy if they upgrade:
- Higher 32GB of storage compared to the 8GB in the Series 3
- An always-on altimeter, useful for hikers and athletes
- Support for Family Setup
- Ability to choose between GPS only and GPS + Cellular models
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Exclusive: Ryan Reid Talks Major Role in ‘Wicked,’ Racial Diversity in Theatre, & Drawing Inspiration from the Greats
For decades, ‘Wicked’ has dazzled audiences worldwide with its whimsical, wowing production and compellingly layered narrative.
The award-winning stage show unpacks the origins of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and is centrally based on the reality that there are many sides to every story.
Multihyphenate performer Ryan Reid has stepped into the regal role of Fiyero in the London production and has been earning rave reviews for his powerful performance.
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