May 03, 3:28 PM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Business By Evan Niu 05/03/19 AT 3:05 PM In what now seems like ancient history, long-term Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) investors may remember when the company entered into a major partnership with GT Advanced in 2013, betting nearly $600 million on sapphire. It was never clear exactly how Apple had planned on using the material, which at that point in time had only been used for camera covers and Touch ID home buttons, but the most obvious possibility was supplanting Corning Gorilla Glass on the front of iPhones. Certain Apple Watches would subsequently feature sapphire cover glass.The whole plan imploded in late 2014 when GT Advanced announced a surprise bankruptcy.A trip down memory laneAs a quick refresher, Apple was going to prepay GT Advanced $578 million in four installments that would help fund its prospective supplier's manufacturing … [Read more...] about Apple Wasn’t The Bad Guy In The GT Advanced Sapphire Debacle
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Possibilities beyond payments: the far-reaching potential of biometric technology
ABI’s recent paper on the biometric payment card explores the synergies that the authentication process used in payments has across other sectors and technologies. As such, it seems that now is the time to extend our thinking beyond payments and into wider use cases.Recently we have seen an array of cutting-edge technological breakthroughs, including areas such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Reality (VR). This level of innovation, however, has yet to translate across into UK authentication processes.Yet when we consider just how beneficial biometric authentication technology could be for a plethora of areas that require digital security and authentication, the potential is seemingly limitless. The future of identification technology will see us no longer relying on what we know, such as passwords or PINs, to gain access, and instead, it will be defined by who we are.So, whilst the payment sector is already pioneering change with fingerprint biometric innovation, … [Read more...] about Possibilities beyond payments: the far-reaching potential of biometric technology
The Top Shoe Technology Advancements in 2019
first smart shoes, you need to know where to look. The footwear industry is changing, with more companies seeking to manufacture shoes that provide consumers with what they want. When it comes to the professional world, it is paramount that these shoe companies offer their clients with shoes that best fit their careers. You will want a shoe which you can wear the whole day as you are performing your day to day activities. What are Some of the Technological Advancements Changing the Footwear Industry? Over the past couple of years, there have been innovations that have taken the world by storm in the shoe industry. Sneakers have always been on the receiving end when it comes to changing the shoe game. This can mainly be attributed to the fact that a lot of Millennials and Generation Xers like to wear cool things( and you have to admit sneakers are amazing). However, this does not mean that the working class has been left behind. You have people such as nurses, lumberjacks and … [Read more...] about The Top Shoe Technology Advancements in 2019
Paramount is convincing cinemas to play their next hit at 120 FPS
The big (and smooth) picture: Paramount has sent a letter to cinemas across the U.S. requesting that they complete a variety of tests to find the fastest frame rate their screens can support. Their goal is to bring Ang Lee’s latest movie, Gemini Man, to more than the two cinemas he managed last time he filmed a movie at 120 FPS. Gemini Man will be a sci-fi thriller following a retired assassin who must face off against a younger clone of himself who can predict his next move with cunning accuracy. Will Smith will play the lead role of Henry Brogan, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Benedict Wong playing supporting characters. Paramount believes the film will be very successful when it arrives in cinemas on October 4th. Key to that success, according to Director Ang Lee, is the full 3D 4K 120 FPS experience. Ang Lee’s undoubtedly an expert on what makes a film good, having been the mastermind behind Life of Pi and Brokeback Mountain and winning an Oscar for both. However, … [Read more...] about Paramount is convincing cinemas to play their next hit at 120 FPS
Paramount is urging theaters to show Ang Lee’s new sci-fi movie at 120 fps
Paramount's letter includes directions on how to conduct a HFR test and describes the 120 fps-4K-3D combo as the "most pristine and immersive format" for showing the film. "We want to do everything possible to make projecting the high frame rate version of Gemini Man a turnkey experience for you and provide audiences with the latest technological advancement in cinema," the letter reads. A glance at Lee's IMDB page also shows that he's still attached to 3D boxing epic Thrilla in Manilla, named after the fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.Billy Lynn was the first film to be presented at 120 fps, meaning it had a higher frame rate than the 28 frames per second adopted by most movies. HFR advocates James Cameron (who's shooting the Avatar sequels in the format) and his long-time producer pal Jon Landau have been opining about its benefits since 2011. Critics, on the other hand, claim it results in hyper-real and unnatural visuals.Peter Jackson introduced the masses to what a 48 … [Read more...] about Paramount is urging theaters to show Ang Lee’s new sci-fi movie at 120 fps