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Google Turns Raspberry Pi Smart!
Raspberry Pi is about to get really smart, they have teamed up with Google to bring voice integration to their product, with a very smart combination of hardware and software. So smart in fact this little DIY kit brings all the fancy powers that the Google Home has to the Raspberry Pi 3.
However…..the pack contains a Voice HAT (Hardware Accessory on Top, a HAT is any piece of physical hardware that is added to the Pi motherboard) board with a speaker and a microphone, giving Pi owners everything they need to add-in voice integration.
The only way to get the HAT board is to buy the latest issue of the company’s official magazine The MagPi, where it comes as a freebie.
WHAT IS A RASPBERRY PI?
A Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized computer originally designed for education, inspired by the 1981 BBC Micro. … The Raspberry Pi is slower than a modern laptop or desktop but is still a complete Linux computer and can provide all the expected abilities that implies, at a low-power consumption level. https://opensource.com/resources/what-raspberry-pi
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Sonos Play:5
We killed time with a MASSIVE Speaker this week. The beautiful Sonos PLAY:5
- Fills a large room with pure, brilliant sound.
- Bold. Pure. Dynamic. Intense. With deep bass that packs a punch.
- Uncompromised sound whether vertical or horizontal.
- Convenient, ultra-responsive top panel touch controls.
- Line-in. Plug in any device you want.
Attention obsessive audiophiles and hard-core music lovers. PLAY:5 is your speaker. It’s our biggest and best-sounding. So whether you’ve got a big room to fill with music or a discerning ear for divine sound, we’ve got you covered.
You’ll hear each separate instrument, voice, and sonic detail in all its glory. Six Class-D amplifiers with six dedicated speaker drivers deliver crystal clear, rich, deep, stereophonic sound with zero distortion. So go ahead and crank up the volume.
Thanks to three mighty woofers and a completely sealed architecture, PLAY:5 delivers big, precise bass response without reverb or echoes.
CREDIT:Sonos.com
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Facebook Originals?
Facebook Videos are going to become more than hosts for “OMG I can’t believe he said this” Or videos with audio that is NSFW (hate those….).
Facebook are preparing to launch into the world of original programming, according to Business Insider they are planning 24 original shows in June via the company’s new ‘Video’ Tab.
They aren’t playing around either, napping College Humour Co-Founder Ricky Van Veed to lead their efforts and hiring a former MTV exec in Mina Lefevre to take over creating original content which is both scripted/non-scripted. Business Insider report that Facebook are apparently planning to take on both premium content and low budget in the vein of House of Cards and High End YouTube videos.
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Twitter’s News TV?
Twitter is working to get more money in to help the struggling service by creating a 24hr ad supported rolling news channel in the latter stages of the year from media firm Bloomberg.
The live video stream will include original programming as well as feeds from Bloomberg themselves, Justin Smith, Bloombergs chief exec adding that the stream is going to be much broader in focus that its existing output. Emphasising the importance of many who use Twitter as they watch live events telling the Wall Street Journal:
“Viewers have already embraced a multi-stream experience with live events and marrying those experiences seemed like a very powerful thing to offer to consumers”
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Siri Speaker
Apple could announce their own take on the Amazon Echo at this years WWDC in June according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. A Speaker with integrated Siri basically. With superior sound and computing power than that of Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home, with an end of year release date.This isn’t the first time an analyst had predicted this, leaker Sonny Dickinson has also predicted that the Siri Speaker will make an appearance at WWDC.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise Apple want to dip their toes into this market with the improvement of HomeKit and the continued growth of Apple Music. We shall see in June. (Maybe)
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Netflix Hacked?!
A hacker has allegedly released 10 unaired episodes of the new series of ‘Orange is the New Black’ after Netflix refused to pay a ransom.
Netflix told Entertainment Weekly: “A production vendor used by several major TV studios had its security compromised and the appropriate law enforcement authorities are involved.” With the FBI reportedly looking into the theft that believed to have taken place in late 2016.
Databreaches.net a Computer Security news site has said that they had been given evidence by the hacker that they also stole 37 other shows/films.
Economics professor Brett Danaher from Chapman University in the US told the Washington Post that the pre-release piracy is the most damaging form of piracy to the studios that produce the content.
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Amazon Echo Look
Amazon have announced a brand new smart speaker called the Echo Look, priced at £154 (to be released) it features a full length selfie/video camera which can be stored to create a ‘look book’
Using Alexa, the smart assistant to give a verdict on an outfit whilst recommending clothes to buy. It is currently on Amazon’s US website and is strictly ‘invitation’ only at the moment.
Amazon have stated that it would not share any personal information with advertisers or third party websites.
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HOW TO: Spot Fake News (Via Facebook)
Facebook have detailed their top 10 tips to Spot Fake News:
- Be skeptical of headlines. False news stories often have catchy headlines in all caps with exclamation points. If shocking claims in the headline sound unbelievable, they probably are.
- Look closely at the URL. A phony or look-alike URL may be a warning sign of false news. Many false news sites mimic authentic news sources by making small changes to the URL. You can go to the site to compare the URL to established sources.
- Investigate the source. Ensure that the story is written by a source that you trust with a reputation for accuracy. If the story comes from an unfamiliar organization, check their “About” section to learn more.
- Watch for unusual formatting. Many false news sites have misspellings or awkward layouts. Read carefully if you see these signs.
- Consider the photos. False news stories often contain manipulated images or videos. Sometimes the photo may be authentic, but taken out of context. You can search for the photo or image to verify where it came from.
- Inspect the dates. False news stories may contain timelines that make no sense, or event dates that have been altered.
- Check the evidence. Check the author’s sources to confirm that they are accurate. Lack of evidence or reliance on unnamed experts may indicate a false news story.
- Look at other reports. If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false. If the story is reported by multiple sources you trust, it’s more likely to be true.
- Is the story a joke? Sometimes false news stories can be hard to distinguish from humor or satire. Check whether the source is known for parody, and whether the story’s details and tone suggest it may be just for fun.
- Some stories are intentionally false. Think critically about the stories you read, and only share news that you know to be credible.
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McDelivery!
McDonalds are finally doing delivery in the UK!
Well, starting in June, their testing it in a small area first, so don’t get too excited.
A spokeswoman for McDonalds told the Mirror:
“It is no secret we have been looking at the potential of delivery in recent months….This service is offered in other markets around the world and its growth within the UK continues to gather pace…..Listening to our customers, we know that this is a route they would like us to explore, and I can confirm that we are looking to launch a small delivery pilot this summer.”
Plus according to LadBible McDonalds are looking at external services too, so it could be through Uber or Deliveroo.
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