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Robot Guards will take your photo!

28th August 2019/in Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

Robot Guards will now take your photo if you attack it. In various places in America robots are roaming about to monitor places such as banks, casinos, malls and hospitals. Earlier this month in Hayward California, a security robot captured video of an alleged attacker before it was knocked over.

Knightscope who make the robots say that they weigh a total of 398lbs. That’s alot! Knightscope tells The Verge that there are 75 robots deployed in 15 different US States, and a report at Vox suggests that they won’t be replacing human guards any time soon. Slack has two robots from Cobalt to help secure it’s offices, but real human guards are still there.

The bots do simple on-duty tasks such as scanning a doorway. While humans need to intervene if it detects some tomfoolery. Futhermore the bots from both Knightscope and Cobalt don’t have any weapons so won’t be able to use force.

(The Verge)

They don’t have weapons now but we wouldn’t be surprised if things like tazers and batons where implemented into the robots at some point in the future.

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Netflix Movies will release 10 films in Theatres!

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Netflix will release Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Theatres first on November 1st before hitting streaming on November 27th. Therefore it looks like, Netflix Movies are here to stay and they look like to be taking over the theatre room too!

It took a while to get on to the big screen through months of negotiations. But Netflix did it. It highlights a struggle between the new medium in Netflix and the old in the traditional film industry. Theatre chains like AMC insisit on a 90 day period of exclusivity before hitting streaming services. While, theatres of course want as many bums in seats for as long as possible. While Netflix want to keep adding new content to their services to attract new subscribers. You can see the problem here.

Netflix has been seeking awards recognition and the prestige that the traditional medium gets. Traditionalists like Steven Spielberg who are vocally against streaming has once said that all Netflix’s releases are “TV movies”. Has suggested that Netflix shouldn’t even be eligible for awards like the Oscars. Netflix wants to be in theatres for a bid to get the big awards. As they traditionally require a theatre run before being considered for a nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shot down a suggestion that the rules be changed. Not changed to make it easier for streaming services to win awards, but to make it harder!

Netflix is planning to release 10 movies at the end of the year. With a theatrical run before release online. Such as Steven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat which will be in theatres Sept 7th before making an appearance online on October 18th.

Netflix released 4 films in 2018, Bird Box, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Mowgli, and the Academy Award-winning Roma. To be considered for an Oscar, films must be in theatres for at least 7 days in an LA county theatre.

Netflix Movies release schedule

See below Netflix’s upcoming theatrical film releases:

The Laundromat
Sept. 7th (theatrical), Oct. 18th (Netflix)
Dolemite Is My Name
Oct. 4th (theatrical); Oct. 25th (Netflix)
The King
Oct. 11th (theatrical); Nov. 1st (Netflix)
The Irishman
Nov. 1st (theatrical); Nov. 27th (Netflix)
Earthquake Bird
Nov. 1st (theatrical); Nov. 15th (Netflix)
Marriage Story
Nov. 6th (theatrical); Dec. 6th (Netflix)
Klaus
Nov. 8th (theatrical); Nov. 15th (Netflix)
I Lost My Body
Nov. 15th (theatrical); Nov. 29th (Netflix)
Atlantics
Nov. 15th (theatrical); Nov. 29th (Netflix)
The Two Popes
Nov. 27th (theatrical); Dec. 20th (Netflix)

(The Verge)

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Apple Shelves Walkie Talkie Feature

28th August 2019/in Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

The walkie talkie feature on Apple Watches has been a well received feature and Apple were looking to bring a similar feature to iPhones! The new technology would have let people send text messages to other iPhones over a 900MHz radio spectrum. A spectrum that is typically used for dispatchers in the utility and manufacturing industry. The new feature would have brought walkie talkie esque abilities to iPhones. Without the need for WIFI of Mobile internet according to The Information.

However, the feature would have been different to the current walkie talkie feature on the Apple Watch. The information reports that Apple and Intel were working together on the project. It would have seen intel chips in future iPhones before it was shelved. Internally it was reportedly known as Project OGRS “ogres”. This would most likely have been in reference to patents which were filed a year ago which eluded to an Off Grid Radio Service.

Why did Apple Shelve it?

Why was it shelved? Well, The Information report says that the the internal champion on the project Rubén Caballero, left Apple earlier on in the year. Coupled with Apple settling with Qualcomm, and Apple’s expected move from Intel modems to Qualcomm put an end to it. Apple going with Qualcomm over Intel was so significant it caused Intel to sell it’s entire smartphone modem business. Which Apple purchased for $1Bn

This feature does sound pretty cool to be fair and maybe we’ll see this type feature in the future. Maybe with that there would be no excuse to not texting back, “I didn’t receive your text” wouldn’t fly.

(The Verge)

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Ninja x Adidas

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Ninja is one of the world’s most popular streamers on the planet. Adidas know this and have signed him up in a brand deal, making him the first pro gamer to be signed by the brand. The German sportswear giant have told our friends over at Engadget that the deal with Ninja is intended to show it’s commitment to gaming culture. By “supporting creators who show dedication to excelling in their field.”

Moving forward, Adidas said, it will continue to find brand new ways to support the gaming the other 2.3 billion gamers around the world. Adidas are looking to help athletes make a difference. Regardless of what they choose to play.

This comes hot off the heels of another HUGE deal that Ninja has recently secured. Leaving the Twitch streaming service to use Microsoft’s Mixer. Which sent shockwaves around the gaming community. Futhermore he has his own toy line. Plus it is rumoured that Ninja get’s paid $1M to play games like Apex Legends.

No shortcuts. Only long days. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t catch your dreams.
Choose your path. Put the TIME IN.
I’m humbled, and excited, to officially announce my partnership with @adidasoriginals
. https://t.co/B42gK4AoF5 #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/PdAKnCflCD

— Ninja (@Ninja) August 27, 2019

It’s no secret that Adidas does support various other e-sports teams at the moment. However, the deal with Ninja is different as he is a solo player and not a team. What will come of this deal who knows? Maybe there will be gamer focused apparel or Adidas branded Ninja merch?

(Engadget)

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Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the final Star Wars movie and a brand new teaser trailer was released at D23. Alongside a teaser image to get everyone’s appetite wet for the end of the year release. The new teaser trailer substantially introduces the final film that tie’s up everything we have seen before.

It adds a lot more back story to the brief trailer that was shown off at the Star Wars celebration event in April:

The new trailer is like a mash up of all previous movies. Which does nothing more than highlight the sheer complexity and gravity of this entry into the Star Wars universe. A few things that are shocking? C3PO with crazy red eyes and double edged lightsabers.

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker is out on December 20th 2019.

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Plot

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences.

(Engadget)

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Netflix has shipped 5BILLION DVDs!

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Netflix is still in the business of streaming, don’t worry! But long before streaming came around Netflix was a DVD rental service. Simply order the DVD on Netflix, get it shipped to you and ship it back. Simple!

However, the disc based service is not dead!

Netflix’s DVD/Blu Ray service is still a part of it’s business and has just shipped it’s 5 billionth disc! Which Engadget are reporting as Rocketman. 21 years ago the deliveries began. Many of those discs shipped back when streaming was a bonus feature at Netflix. But it’s a HUGE achievement, when if you think about it less and less people actually have dedicated disc players now.

The physical media side of Netflix is relatively small compared to what it once was. In 2011, there were 14 million disc subscribers, now, there’s 2.4 million. In comparison there are 151 million streaming customers. Despite the relatively small number in the grand scheme of things. There were $46million in quarterly profits from it. Which is really small as Netflix has spent more on developing individual shows.

While it’s such a huge achievement, Engadget are calculating that even if everyone rented 1 disc a month from now, it would take almost 35 years to hit the 6 billion mark. In a world where streaming is so commonplace it’s a reminder that a lot of us don’t have the facility to stream and have to use physical media!

5,000,000,000 shipments. F I V E B I L L I O N .

The most heartfelt thank you to our incredible members that have been with us for the past 21 years of DVD Netflix. Five billion discs delivered is a huge milestone and we owe it all to our amazing members and team members. pic.twitter.com/Eg1bjEMtcx

— DVD Netflix (@dvdnetflix) August 26, 2019

(Engadget)

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Top Boy Starts 13th September

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Top Boy was a hugely popular TV show when it first aired in 2011, since being off the air in 2013 people have been clamoring for it to be brought back to the silver screen. Well Drake purchased the rights to Top Boy and Netflix announced in 2017 that it was planning a revival.

Now we can finally witness a first trailer for the long awaited return of Top Boy. The new series will pick up where it left off with Dushane returning to the gritty streets of London to reclaim his crown as king of the underground drug business.

Top Boy starts streaming on Netflix on September 13th.

Top Boy: Plot

Series 1 of Top Boy will focus on a new story in and around the Summerhouse estate. Both Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson will be reprising their roles as Dushane and Sully, respectively; as well as new cast members including Simbi ‘Little Simz’ Ajikawo, Micheal Ward and David ‘Santan Dave’ Omoregie.

(Engadget)

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Netflix Reminders

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

Soon it will be even harder to miss your favourite Netflix shows. (Who misses the release date anyways?!) The streaming giant will update it’s TV apps to show a “Latest” section. This section will show a list of movies and TV show seasons that will be released that week and the one thereafter. (Via Variety.) Think of it as a Netflix Reminders.

The titles will show a trailer and users can ask to be reminded when their program that they’re interested in goes LIVE. Therefore people will most likely receive a notification when they open the app. Much like most of the Netflix app, the list will be curated to individual members tastes.

This brand new section is available now to smart TV’s streaming devices and game consoles around the world. It will be located on the app’s sidebar. The feature is similar to “coming soon” area which is already available Android app.

How do you keep up to date on Netflix shows? Do you keep an eye on “new releases” “trending now” or do you read articles about what’s coming up? The new section will go some ways to help people keep interested in the streaming service and streamline a show-finding process.

(The Verge)

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

28th August 2019/in Entertainment/by billywright

The Breaking Bad movie which has been making little waves on the internet lately has officially been announced! We did hear little mumurings of a Breaking Bad movie before the official announcement, so it wasn’t too much of a surprise. But now, it’s official! It’s called El Camino and is a Netflix exclusive. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie looks like it’s going to be a wild ride!

Announced via a teaser, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, will premiere on October 11th 2019. The clip revolves around Skinny Pete, reveals a little bit of information about the plot. It seems to revolve around Jesse Pinkman, maybe escaping captivity? “Putting Jesse Pinkman back in a cage”

While there’s no word on whether or not Walter White would appear, Bryan Cranston was aware that a movie was happening. But wouldn’t say if he was playing his character.

The movie won’t be coming to theatres and reflects how important Netflix was to Breaking Bad. Vince Gilligan did claim that “kept us on the air” by helping viewers catch up and watch the final episodes. While the sister show “Better Call Saul” is available on regular platforming in some countries, it’s only available on Netflix in others. So it looks like being a Netflix Only movie would be the likely place for it to go.

(Engadget)

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Boondoo Mount

28th August 2019/in Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

Mate X x Boondoo

What Happens when you cross an off Road Mate.bike X ebike and an Boondoo? You get this! More via the commentes below!

Posted by How To Kill an Hour on Wednesday, 28 August 2019

We have recently been given the Boondoo action camera mount on the Mate X electric bike and it was fantastic! If you are an extreme sports fan and like to get out on your bike for example, in the woods or in the streets and want to capture every moment. The Boondoo action camera mount should definitely be installed on your kit!

It has a whole array of functions to help you capture your best moments. Such as various degrees of tilt and pan movements. Which are easily adjustable too, no tools required!

Design

360 DEGREE PAN FUNCTION

Boondoo has a super easy snap lock system that will help you adjust the angle, without even stopping or slowing down! To pan simply lift the mount with one hand, dislocating the locking gears. Twist the mount to find your new angle, drop it to snap back in place. Easy!

180 DEGREE TILT FUNCTION

Boondoo has a cool tattleproof tilt, which allows you to also find the angle and not have to stop. Simply press the gear-lock button to release the tilt lock, tilt the camera and release! Dotted markers are on the mount to help you pick which angle your in.