From the moment the first Tyrannosaurus swam onto the screen in Prehistoric Planet I was a lost cause — I giggled in delight. My thoughts instantly devolved from “I’m a science editor taking a serious look at this nature show” to “Holy crap, that’s a dinosaur.” Prehistoric Planet is Apple’s attempt at answering the question: what if we made Planet Earth but 66 million years ago? The result is shockingly good-looking, especially since the producers have not, in fact, managed to invent time travel, nor have they pulled a Jurassic Park and brought dinosaurs back to life. It’s a whole lot of movie magic that makes the five-episode series actually seem like a nature documentary, even though its main subjects haven’t been swimming the seas, soaring the skies, or stalking through forests since the end of the Cretaceous period. It’s not perfect — some heads looked animatronic, and some of the herds had a decidedly animated feel. But those few visual misses were drowned out by … [Read more...] about Apple TV’s Prehistoric Planet looks so good it feels like a real nature documentary
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Apple punishes Windows 11 users with new iTunes update, just in time for WWDC
Audio player loading… Apple replaced iTunes with the Music app in macOS Catalina , but it's still available in Windows 10 and Windows 11 - and it’s just had a new update. Apple's music library app is likely how you first came across the company and the iPod - like when I bought the third-generation iPod in 2004. Managing music libraries and buying content on the iTunes Store was ahead of its time, but since most of us listen to music with streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify these days, iTunes has become a distant, and regrettable, memory. Except for Windows users, where Apple is holding off turning iTunes into a dedicated Music app , as it has done on macOS. The new update is just bug fixes, but it's not good enough anymore. Indeed, iTunes for Windows is looking more outdated with every passing year. It’s time for Apple to take another look at this strategy, especially as Apple Music is available on Android devices . … [Read more...] about Apple punishes Windows 11 users with new iTunes update, just in time for WWDC
apple: Apple unveils new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands: Price, availability
Close Apple Watch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 7 Apple has launched two new Pride Edition bands with dynamic Pride watch faces for the Apple Watch . Every year in Pride Month, Apple unveils new bands and watch faces in support of the global LGBTQ+ community and equality movement. This year’s Pride Edition Sport Loop showcases a colour gradient with the word “pride” woven directly into the band. There’s also a Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop that has been unveiled by Apple. Apple Watch Pride Edition bands: Price and availability The Pride Edition Sport Loop and Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop are available for Rs 3,900. The new Pride Edition bands are available to order today from Apple online store. The new Pride watch face will be available today and requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS8.6, and iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15.5. Both the Pride … [Read more...] about apple: Apple unveils new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands: Price, availability
Apple promises Final Cut Pro upgrades in response to backlash
Audio player loading… Apple has responded to recent criticisms from over 100 top film and TV editing professionals over its management of Final Cut Pro (FCP). April saw the publication of an open-letter heaping praise on Apple’s flagship video editing software , going as far as calling it “the biggest leap forward in editing technology since the move to digital”. However, the signatories - including big-hitters on shows like Blood Red Sky and Bridgerton - also said the company isn’t doing enough to “promote Final Cut Pro publicly and add the few remaining features that our industry has consistently stated are needed.” Now, Apple is promising a shake-up to its plans for FCP. Promises, promises Addressed to “the authors of the recent open letter regarding Final Cut Pro in the TV and film industry”, Apple’s response starts by highlighting the “many compelling projects created to date with Final Cut Pro”. Read More > … [Read more...] about Apple promises Final Cut Pro upgrades in response to backlash
Framie.io brings pro-quality video editing to the home office
Audio player loading… Frame.io has unveiled a raft of new features and updates for its remote video collaboration platform in advance of NAB 2022 . A new Apple TV 4K app, which allows content professionals to view their video clips in up to 10-bit 4K HDR, will catch the eye. Especially after over 100 professional editors recently took Apple to task for its handling of video editing software Final Cut Pro. The new app is intended to harness the Apple TV 4K screen to reproduce high-quality professional screenings outside the studio environment. “Imagine being able to view a color-correction session from your couch or your office. Or being able to actually see the details of shots that require extensive VFX,” wrote the firm. From the camera to the cloud Cloud integration is also at the top of the agenda for Frame.io. Back in February 2021, the Adobe-owned firm announced Camera to Cloud, a service letting professionals securely … [Read more...] about Framie.io brings pro-quality video editing to the home office
GameStop now has its own wallet for crypto and NFTs
GameStop has launched a beta for its very own Ethereum wallet that will let users store, send, and receive both cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through their web browsers. The wallet is currently available as an extension for Google Chrome and Brave, but GameStop’s wallet website indicates it will also be available as an iPhone app in the future. After GameStop reached meme stock status last year, the company’s fan base has become largely split between two groups: gamers and investors. Those dedicated to “hodling” the stock may be in favor of GameStop’s foray into Web3, but many gamers dislike having the concept wedged into their pastime as much or more than they used to hate GameStop’s preorder policies or its insulting lowball offers for used games and systems. Players recoiled upon hearing Ubisoft’s NFT integration into Ghost Recon , and such strong reactions from gaming communities led the developers of games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Worms to … [Read more...] about GameStop now has its own wallet for crypto and NFTs
What’s New in Chrome 102, Arriving Today
Right on schedule, a new Chrome release is ready to greet the world. Chrome 102 includes more enhancements for web apps, new keyboard shortcuts for tabs, and useful information about new online stores. It arrives on May 24, 2022. Reorder Tabs With a Keyboard Shortcut Chrome’s keyboard shortcuts are a great way to speed up your web navigation. Chrome 102 is adding some new shortcuts to the fold. You can now rearrange tabs without touching your mouse . To move a tab, press Ctrl+Shift and Page Up or Page Down depending on which direction you want to move the current tab. Depending on your keyboard, you may need to also use the Function key to use Page Up or Page Down. RELATED: 10 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Browser Tabs Web Apps Can Open Files One of Google’s big areas of focus is making web apps feel more like native apps. Nearly every release includes some features to work toward this goal. Chrome 102 now allows web apps to open certain files . … [Read more...] about What’s New in Chrome 102, Arriving Today
Beginner’s Guide to ExpressVPN: What You Need to Know
ExpressVPN is a solid virtual private network and we’ve picked it as the best VPN overall. One of the reasons we like it is because it’s so easy for beginners to come to grips with. Still, in case you’re feeling some first-time jitters, we’ll show you how to get to grips with this excellent VPN service. Signing Up for ExpressVPN To get started with ExpressVPN, you first need to sign up for it. On the ExpressVPN website , click on the button in the center that says “get ExpressVPN” and you’ll come to a page where you can choose from the service’s three plans. As much as we like ExpressVPN, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s quite pricey, so your only real choice is the one-year plan as that takes the most of the sting out. Still, $100 is a lot of money for a VPN. Read our ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN comparison to see how it stacks up to another industry leader. Below the plan selection, you have to enter your email address and pick a payment method. Sadly enough, … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide to ExpressVPN: What You Need to Know
predator: Explained: What is the Predator spyware and why is Google warning Android smartphone users about it
Researchers from Google ’s Threat Analysis Group , TAG have recently warned about powerful PREDATOR spyware that is targeting Android devices, worldwide. Google’s TAG looks out for zero-day vulnerabilities which can be exposed by cybercriminals and other threat actors as a part of its ongoing efforts to make Android smartphones more secure. These vulnerabilities pose a serious threat as they have just been disclosed and Google has issued patches to fix them. What is the Predator spyware? Recent reports from the tech giant mention that the Predator spyware is allegedly developed by a commercial entity. Google suspects that this spyware is developed by a company called Cytrox which is headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia . This malicious spyware is capable of recording audio, adding CA certificates, and even hiding apps. The Predator spyware was sold to government-backed threat actors in Egypt, Armenia, Greece, Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire, Serbia, Spain and … [Read more...] about predator: Explained: What is the Predator spyware and why is Google warning Android smartphone users about it
5 secret Roku menus to get to know your streaming device better than ever
Audio player loading… Roku streaming devices are loaded with pretty much every channel you'll ever need. All of which are searchable right from the Roku Channel Store home menu. But while Roku's forward-facing UI is both responsive and intuitive, there's a surprising amount of data, info and settings under the hood, a lot of which you can access if you know how. That's due to a surprising number of Roku hidden menus you can check out on all the best Roku streaming devices , all accessible via strings of button inputs on your Roku remote, kind of like entering a cheat code in a video game. After testing these codes out for ourselves, we were surprised that they actually worked, yet delighted at how useful some of them actually are. That brings us to the topic of this guide. We've highlighted five of the most useful Roku hidden menus, all of which offer fantastic functions and insight, leading to even greater control over your Roku streaming stick or device. Read on, then, … [Read more...] about 5 secret Roku menus to get to know your streaming device better than ever