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AWS Media Blog |
Multi-region workflows for Flame on AWS using Hammerspace |
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/multi-region-workflows-for-flame-on-aws-using-hammerspace/
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Scaling storage globally Building out a multi site studio has traditionally been a challenging task for companies and productions Driven by the need to win additional projects hire world renowned talent or capture location specific incentives companies inevitably confront the realities of large capital expenditures forecasting for maximum size and onboarding a large quantity of local IT staff As |
2023-09-15 16:51:07 |
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AWS - Webinar Channel |
Amazon Rekognition Face Liveness and Recognition for Identity Verification |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40nVw3aCHKo
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Join us to explore the latest releases for Amazon Rekognition Face Liveness Matching and Analysis APIs to address identity verification use cases Witness a live demo of Amazon Rekognition and learn how to enhance security against generative AI threats like deep fakes and provide an optimal end user experience in the verification process Learning Objectives Maximize accuracy and efficiency Uncover the new Amazon Rekognition Face Liveness Occlusion and Gaze Detection features Real world Demo Experience Amazon Rekognition in action with a live demonstration of its newest capabilities showcasing its effectiveness in identity verification and content moderation Seamless Integration Gain practical insights on how to seamlessly integrate Amazon Rekognition into your existing systems and workflows maximizing the benefits of these new features Don t miss this opportunity to unlock the key to leveraging Amazon Rekognition in today s digital age Register now and embark on a journey towards enhanced image and video analysis for identity verification and content moderation To learn more about the services featured in this talk please visit To download the slides visit Subscribe to AWS Online Tech Talks On AWS AWSOnlineTechTalks sub confirmation Follow Amazon Web Services Official Website Twitch Twitter Facebook Instagram ️AWS Online Tech Talks cover a wide range of topics and expertise levels through technical deep dives demos customer examples and live Q amp A with AWS experts Builders can choose from bite sized minute sessions insightful fireside chats immersive virtual workshops interactive office hours or watch on demand tech talks at your own pace Join us to fuel your learning journey with AWS AWS |
2023-09-15 16:15:00 |
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Ars Technica |
11 months after launch, Google’s Pixel Watch still has no path to repair |
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1968511
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With no official repair program and no parts broken Pixel Watches are just e waste |
2023-09-15 16:47:51 |
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AppleInsider - Frontpage News |
Apple's new iCloud+ tiers are too much for consumers, too little for professionals |
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/15/apples-new-icloud-tiers-are-too-much-for-consumers-too-little-for-professionals?utm_medium=rss
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Users will finally be able to get more iCloud storage space but the cost is too high for anyone but professionals like filmmakers ーwho have better options Apple is adding new iCloud storage options but at a costPerhaps Apple only wedged in its new iCloud tiers on the th minute of its iPhone launch because there was nowhere else it could fit Plus there was not a lot to say about it either yet the position in the event says one thing and the positioning of its price says another Read more |
2023-09-15 16:26:08 |
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Engadget |
The Steam Deck returns to an all-time low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals |
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Apple may have dominated this week s tech news cycle but our featured tech deal of the week comes courtesy of Valve The company has discounted its Steam Deck handheld by up to percent matching the all time low for what we consider the best portable gaming PC for most people Elsewhere the Samsung s Galaxy Z Flip is off with gift card severalAnkeraccessories are cheaper than usual and both Disney and Paramount are running special offers for new subscribers Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today Valve Steam DeckTo celebrate Steam s th birthday Valve has discounted its Steam Deck handheld by up to percent The entry level model with GB of eMMC storage is down to while the GB and GB versions with faster NVMe SSDs are on sale for and respectively Each deal represents an all time low This is only the third discount we ve seen for the Steam Deck since it arrived in February so this is a rare chance to save Valve says this offer will last through September We gave the Steam Deck a review score of at launch and we currently call it the best portable gaming PC for most people in our gaming handheld buying guide It s chunky and some newer AAA games are starting to push its technical limits but it offers far more power on the go than a Nintendo Switch and its SteamOS software makes it much simpler to pick up and play than competing Windows devices If you d like to connect it to a TV Valve s official Steam Deck Docking Station is also percent off at Steam game deals nbsp Beyond the Deck a handful of sales have brought several games we like down to lows or near lows on Steam and other platforms From our list of the best couch co op games Halo The Master Chief Collection is down to the platformer It Takes Two is down to while the puzzler Portal is down to a dollar From our best PC games guide the stylish roguelike Hades is available for the VR shooter Half Life Alyx is available for the sci fi action game Control is available for and the oddly zen driving sim Euro Truck Simulator is available for Other standouts include the Resident Evil remake for and the classic FPS Titanfall for Elsewhere the action RPG Final Fantasy XVI is down to at Amazon a drop for a PS exclusive that arrived in June Anker accessory dealsA few notable chargers and USB C hubs from Anker are also discounted this week The Anker Magnetic Battery which snaps onto the back of a MagSafe compatible iPhone wirelessly and delivers a W charge is down to a low of The Anker MagGo Battery is a bit thicker and slower to recharge but it has the same mAh capacity and it s down to with a percent coupon The wall charger a compact option with a W USB C port is available for with a percent coupon That s about below its usual price If you need to add more ports to a computer the in Anker USB C Hub is off at The in Anker hub meanwhile is down to with an on page coupon That s below its typical street price though the deal is only available to Prime members Disney month New and returning subscribers can still grab three months of Disney for total That s a percent discount The catch is that this offer only applies to the service s Basic tier so you ll have to deal with ads Your subscription will also be set to auto renew by default so you ll have to remember to cancel if you don t want to pay beyond the discounted period Still if you ve been meaning to check out Ahsoka Andor or just old Simpsons episodes again this deal lets you do so on the cheap Paramount year Along those lines new users can take percent off an annual Paramount subscription The deal applies to both the ad supported Essential plan which is down to with this deal and the ad free Paramount with Showtime plan which is down to As its name implies the latter includes Showtime content plus support for offline downloads and the ability to stream your local CBS station live If you don t see the discount right away use the code FALL at checkout In general Paramount isn t the most vital streaming platform but its library is decent with Champions League soccer originals like Star Trek Lower Decks nbsp and a bunch of shows from CBS Comedy Central Nickelodeon and other Paramount networks Again just remember that the service will auto renew unless you cancel nbsp Logitech G LightsyncThe black version of the Logitech G Lightsync is down to at Amazon which is about off its typical street price Just clip the coupon to see the full discount at checkout The G is the budget pick in our guide to the best gaming mice as it offers a relatively sturdy design accurate enough tracking responsive main buttons and tasteful RGB lighting It s on the smaller side its scroll wheel feels a bit mushy and its rubbery cable isn t detachable ーbut at this price it s hard to do better if you just want something competent for as little money as possible Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Best Buy is bundling the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with a gift card for That s off the foldable phone s list price If stock runs dry Amazon has the same discount without the gift card The Galaxy Z Flip only went on sale last month we gave it a review score of and we now call it the best foldable for selfies in our guide to the best smartphones The big upgrade is a larger cover display which makes the phone more useful for checking notifications using apps and yes taking selfies when it s folded You ll still have to be delicate with it and its camera performance isn t on par with the best flagships but the rest of the hardware is impressive If you want a flip style foldable it s your best bet nbsp Samsung Galaxy Tab SIn other Samsung deals the GB version of the Galaxy Tab S is also down to at various retailers That s a price we ve seen for most of the last month or so but now you can get this model with a Amazon credit for no extra cost Just use the code PDHMTLPAACC at checkout At Best Buy meanwhile the tablet is available with a digital gift card This upgraded SKU also includes GB of RAM for reference the base model comes with GB of memory and half the storage The Galaxy Tab S series is the top Android pick in our guide to the best tablets Like the larger and pricier Tab S and Tab S Ultra the inch Tab S offers a gorgeous AMOLED display IP water resistance S Pen stylus support and excellent performance thanks to its Snapdragon Gen chip It s still expensive and Android remains less optimized for larger screens than iPadOS Nevertheless this is a luxurious piece of hardware for those who want a high end tablet but want to avoid Apple land nbsp SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL WirelessThe SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless is on sale for which is off its usual going rate and only more than its all time low This is a feature rich tenkeyless gaming keyboard we plan on recommending in a future buying guide Its linear switches use magnetic Hall effect sensors which let you adjust the actuation point of individual keys That means you can make the keys faster and more responsive while gaming then set them to be less sensitive while typing A rapid trigger feature lets you re actuate a switch mid press so you can repeat presses faster ーhandy for online shootouts where you re strafing back and forth You can also bind two actions to one key based on how far it s pressed For instance you could lightly press Ctrl to crouch then hold it down to go prone nbsp SteelSeries isn t the only keyboard maker to implement features like these and clearly not everyone will need them Plus while the overall build quality of the Apex Pro TKL Wireless is good ーwith PBT keycaps an aluminum top plate a useful multifunction OLED display and multiple connection options ーthere are nicer typing experiences available for less But some of these tricks can be genuinely useful if you spend lots of time in competitive minded games and this is one of the few wireless models to include them The device also comes with a magnetic wrist rest Garmin Forerunner The Garmin Forerunner is available for which is about off its usual going rate This is the best for triathletes pick in our guide to the best GPS running watches It s a few years old and its UI generally isn t as intuitive as Apple s watchOS but it s easy to wear it tracks distance accurately and it has a host of useful coaching and training features nbsp Jabra Elite The lilac version of the Jabra Elite is on sale for at Amazon which is a or so drop from its typical street price in recent months We highlight this pair in our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds and we gave it a review score of back in Its modestly bass boosted sound still impresses for the money while its compact design and snug fit make it a nice companion for workouts The downside is that it s fairly basic in terms of features as it lacks wireless charging multi device pairing wear detection and active noise cancellation If you don t like the lilac finish the dark grey model is available for but that s not as strong a deal Amazon Echo PopThe teal and lavender versions of the Amazon Echo Pop are down to That s more than the discount we saw during Amazon s Prime Day event in July but still off the semi circular speaker s list price This is the new entry level model in Amazon s smart speaker lineup It doesn t sound as full as the spherical Echo Dot and it lacks that device s motion and temperature sensors so it s not as useful for pausing music by hand or controlling smart thermostats However if you just want the cheapest route into Alexa possible ーand you can t wait for Amazon s next big sale ーit still gets you most of the way there at a lower price nbsp Follow EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2023-09-15 16:44:03 |
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Engadget |
Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios lays off almost half its staff |
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Ascendant Studios the developer of the first person shooter but with magic title Immortals of Aveum is laying off nearly half of its team only a few weeks after releasing the game CEO Bret Robbins confirmed that the company would be letting go of around percent of its workers According to Polygon which first reported the news that s around people quot This was a painfully difficult but necessary decision that was not made lightly nevertheless we have to make this adjustment now that Immortals of Aveum has shipped quot Robbins wrote in a post on X formerly Twitter Ascendant will offer the laid off workers severance packages and help with finding a job elsewhere The remaining team members will continue to support the game for the time being pic twitter com gftUXlbFZーBret Robbins BretRobbins September Immortals of Aveum is the first game from Ascendant which is an independent studio with experienced developers at the helm However publisher EA likely didn t do the game any favors with its release date nbsp After a delay pushed back the game by a month to August Immortals of Aveum arrived at around the same time as Baldur s Gate III Armored Core VI and Starfield Delaying Immortals of Aveum by an extra few weeks probably wouldn t have helped either given that we re going into one of the busiest spells of major game releases for several years Reports suggest that Immortals of Aveum which largely garnered middling reviews didn t sell well and low player counts on Steam indicate that s the case It had a peak player count of just on that platform according to SteamDB Starfield s peak player count on Steam alone is more than times that number This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2023-09-15 16:15:23 |
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Engadget |
Apple isn’t perfect on environment isues, but it’s depressingly ahead of its peers |
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During its iPhone event Apple released a sketch where CEO Tim Cook and VP Lisa Jackson bragged about the company s environmental goals with Octavia Spencer s Mother Nature It was a flex to help bolster the marketing around the Apple Watch some versions of which are sold as carbon neutral It s the first product to carry the branding but others will follow as Apple pushes toward its goal of becoming entirely carbon neutral by It was after the event however that I wondered how much of this was Apple smugly congratulating itself for work that it s meant to be doing There are plenty of companies in the mobile space and not all of them are as adept at making a song and dance about bread and butter stuff as Apple So I figured I d read all the companies sustainability reports from the last year to see if that bluster was worth puncturing But much as we may want to sneer at Apple for indulging in its smugness it turns out no major manufacturer is close to snatching that halo In fact I ve had a fairly miserable few days learning how little even now some of the biggest names in the space are doing Apple s goals are aggressive and they are matched by some of its domestic rivals although they have far smaller hardware businesses Facebook owner Meta at one extreme which is primarily a services company achieved net zero in its global operations in and wants to reach net zero across its entire value chain by Microsoft s goals are even bigger as it pledges to become a carbon negative company by Google meanwhile is hoping to reach carbon free energy in every place it operates by but it believes it ll only halve its emissions by that same deadline And Amazon which has been the highest profile laggard in addressing sustainability has pledged to reach net zero by Before we dig in it s worth noting there s no guarantee of consistency between different companies reports and the figures aren t always comprehensive And we can t ignore the big financial disparity between Apple and its largest competitor in mobile Samsung Similarly the financial gap between Samsung and the lower end players in the market is stark and caring about the environment costs money But even so the limp pledges made by these companies aren t even as good as they appear to be Earlier this year the New Climate Institute gave Samsung s climate pledges a failing grade for transparency and integrity and called out the paucity of its ambition I won t bore you with every statistic ーalthough I really could ーbut Apple is standing head and shoulders above pretty much everyone Take e waste where Apple claimed to direct more than tons of disused gadgets to recycling rather than landfill It doesn t get into specifics of how much was recovered from that but it s a fairly standout figure nevertheless Samsung seems to have collected about a quarter of that figure and by my wonky math recovers around percent from that to be reused Meanwhile Xiaomi the third biggest mobile player in proudly reported that it had directed tons of e waste to recycling That figure looks good compared to Oppo the world number four which managed to do the same for just tons Transsion the parent company of TECNO and Infinix has merely pledged to run recycling programs It s worth remembering that the WEEE Forum predicted across that up to billion mobile devices would fall out of use essentially becoming trash I was surprised at Apple s willingness to even mention emissions from supplier factories since it contracts out its manufacturing It would have been easy enough to launder its dirty emissions onto other companies balance sheets and point to its corporate usage alone Instead it has received commitments from many suppliers pledging to use percent renewable energy Apple says its supply chain now has GW of renewable energy with a further GW due in the near future Samsung meanwhile says that it s looking to move to percent renewable energy at all of its business sites by and that it already uses green power for percent of its needs Xiaomi doesn t appear to have made a commitment to making a firm transition to renewable energy while Oppo believes that it s not yet hit its carbon emissions peak until next year If there s one place that Apple still lags alongside the rest of the industry at least for right now it s in repair Until we know how easy it is for an end user to replace common components on the iPhone at least then Apple remains as bad as everyone else Its self service repair platform remains frustratingly complex and it s still overcharging for basic repairs Or just refusing to repair devices as a precursor to getting buyers to replace their devices Samsung made a fairly big deal about repairability in its own report pointing to the Galaxy S as an example It s worth noting that the gurus at iFixit rated the S a for repairability given that while the battery is replaceable it s also glued into place NIC COURY via Getty ImagesFor its part Apple is making some fairly bold claims about how the Watch Series deserves its classification It says the device comprises percent recycled or renewable materials including a case made out of percent recycled aluminum The watch was created in factories using percent renewable energy and at least half of them are shipped by sea rather than air The company added it s not just paying for clean energy for its devices to be made but has also invested in power generation equal to what users may consume while charging it too The company said that its baseline for the timepiece s manufacturing emissions was kg based on its own metrics From there it s managed to reduce the emissions cost from energy altogether as well as reducing the materials and process emissions The Series as far as Apple is concerned only emits kg into the atmosphere which is then offset with carbon credits In its materials the company cites the Restore Fund a project Apple founded which invests in high quality nature based carbon removal projects Restore Fund is operated in partnership with Conservation International Goldman Sachs and HSBC but it isn t entirely philanthropic Goldman s own website describes the fund as designed to be profit bearing offering a future potential financial return from harvesting activities and the sale of properties It s worth being cynical about offset purchasing especially since the industry isn t as clean as you may hope Earlier this year The Guardian published an investigation into Verra the body which verifies carbon offset programs run by a wide variety of big corporations It found many of the credits bought by companies to reduce their emissions did not translate to real world action at all The report suggested that of the million carbon credits purchased there were only real emissions reductions of million MTCOe metric tonnes of CO equivalent Verra disputed these findings It s worth reiterating that Apple is in something of a privileged position here given it has a staggering amount of cash on hand It can use that power to make the sorts of headline grabbing investments in renewable energy its competitors may not have But its wealth is also a target for progressive critics including bodies like Population Matters who point out the company s annual marketing budget alone could bring clean water to the UN s least developed countries But from a general view there s only one company in the mobile devices space that can stand head and shoulders above Apple in the green stakes Fairphone It s still a relatively niche player but has made building an ethically and environmentally responsible device its guiding mission The big question is how long it ll take for all of the biggest players to catch up to where this one small company is right now This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2023-09-15 16:00:51 |
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