Amplitude Studios’ Humankind will be the first Stadia release to utilize a new touch-focused control system, according to 9to5Google, which was also verified by Google to The Verge. Instead of using a Bluetooth controller or gamepad overlay, Stadia’s “direct touch” is based on multitouch finger inputs, just like a regular mobile game. Google confirmed playing with direct touch in Humankind is a very seamless experience with the release of few screenshots. In-game items can be selected with a single finger touch, content may be viewed by holding a finger down, canceling…
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Researchers developed a soft robot chameleon that changes color in real-time
A team of researchers has created the world’s first soft robot chameleon that can change colors in real-time to fit its surroundings At Seoul National University. Nature Communications released an article on the group’s multi-layer skin design and its potential applications. To build their robot, the researchers began with a skin layer comprised of liquid ink that could be manipulated to change color by adding a little bit of heat to the material. As a result, the particles in the ink formed helical shapes that reflected certain wavelengths of light….
Read MoreT-Mobile investigating on the allegation of stolen information from it’s server
T-Mobile is investigating a forum post that alleged to be peddling personal information obtained from the mobile carrier’s servers. According to Vice, which reported the security breach accusation earlier on Sunday, the data leak includes information such as Social Security numbers, phone numbers, names, physical addresses, and driving licence information. T-Mobile isn’t mentioned by name in the forum post, but the vendor notified Vice’s Motherboard that the data came from T-Mobile servers. A portion of the data comprising 30 million Social Security numbers and driver’s licences is being sold for…
Read MoreApple on its child protection feature: Everything you should know
Apple on Friday defended its new child protection features, which will check images uploaded to its cloud storage and messaging platform. Apple announced two new features for iPads and iPhones in the United States last week. According to the company, one can identify child sexual abuse images uploaded to its iCloud storage, while the other uses machine learning to recognize and warn children and their parents when receiving or sending sexually explicit photos on Apple’s texting app, Messages. “We can see that it’s been widely misunderstood,” the US tech…
Read MoreFacebook’s new move to secure messenger calls
Facebook rolls out encryption for voice and video calls made through its Messenger texting app on Friday, increasing user privacy. smartphones have become a more contentious issue. Since 2016, it has been possible to encrypt text chats on Messenger. The number of audio or video calls made on Messenger has increased to more than 150 million per day, prompting Facebook to add the option of scrambling exchanges from one end to the other to prevent eavesdropping. “The content of your messages and calls in an end-to-end encrypted conversation is protected…
Read MoreAn algorithm that helps drones to fly around obstacles: New research update
The world has to be ready to witness faster-flying drones, says a team of researchers at MIT after they devised an algorithm that helps drones find the fastest route around obstacles without crashing. It combines the simulations of drones flying in a virtual space and the data from examinations of a real drone flying through the same course in a real space. The new algorithm trains the drone to fly through obstacles at a speed of 20 percent faster than the conventional one. “At high speeds, there is intricate aerodynamics…
Read MoreFacebook to roll out a new design for the settings menu in the app
Facebook Inc announced that they will redesign the settings menu of the FB mobile application. The new design will be available on the application later this week. Both android and iOS users will get to see the new design and it’s even applicable in Facebook Lite. The new design is aimed at providing the user with an easier way to navigate and find tools.” Whether it’s managing the ads people see, adjusting sharing settings, or curating an audience for posts, people shouldn’t have to think too hard about where to start,”…
Read MoreGoogle meet integrates with Miro in early 2022
Google workspace intends to add third-party tools into a user existing workflow as Google meet is going to integrate another whiteboarding option Miro next year. As the reports from 9to5 Google, Miro comes with a collaborative whiteboard that already integrates with Google docs, sheets, and slides. All the shared documents can be easily viewed and edited by adding them to a Micro canvas. “You can also save your Miro boards to drive, and Docs, Sheets, and slides automatically sync across both applications, so you’re always working with the…
Read MoreiOS 15 to automatically remove lens flare from photos: Latest Beta reveals
Apple rolled out the latest beta of its upcoming operating system iOS 15 featuring the removal of unwanted lens flare in images taken in certain lighting conditions. The camera hardware plays a significant role in the quality of photos along with the default processing by the image signal processor. ISP has been further improved in the latest beta version. The latest ISP is reportedly smart enough to remove unwanted artifacts like lens flare. The change was first brought to light on Reddit and further publicized by the popular iPhone camera…
Read MoreA battery-less pacemaker that uses hearts energy for power
The researchers at Shanghai jiao tong university find a way to power the cardiac pacemaker with the kinetic energy from the heart itself. The team will present the research paper ” Mechanism on buckled piezoelectric energy harvesting for battery-less heart worn pacemaker” at AIP publishing Horizon- energy storage and conversion virtual conference. Traditional pacemakers run on a battery power supply to keep the hearts beating the way they should be. The latest research led by Yi and the team tried to figure out battery-less powering and leadless pacing. “If the…
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