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  JOBY Is Launching Five New Microphones for Streamers and Podcasters Camera accessory company JOBY is launching five new microphones to its Wavo line focusing on live streams and podcasts. http://instedalen.no/articles/2011/11/14/avisinlegg-firda-14-11-11.html The five new mics are the Wavo POD, Wavo PRO, PRO DS, Lav Pro, and the AIR. With these new additions, the Wavo line runs the audio gamut by including different microphone styles like shotgun, lavalier, and tabletop condenser mics. http://ejezero.ru/photo/otdykh_na_ezhezero/20/?strIMessage=%D0%9E%D1%82%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%B2+%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD&strIMessage=%D0%9E%D1%82%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%B2+%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD#review The Wavo POD ($99.99) is a USB condenser microphone intended for podcasting and streaming. JOBY designed the POD with easy-to-use volume controls and high-quality 24bit/48kHz audio so new creators can get up and running fast. It even comes with a pop filter to ...

 You May Soon Be Able to Get Into the Metaverse Without a Headset You soon might not need a bulky headset to access the metaverse.  http://www.solcelledebat.dk/showthread.php?tid=4350&pid=35247#pid35247 A new device called the PORTL M offers what's essentially a two-way hologram communications device in a box. The makers of the PORTL say it's perfect for things like exploring the network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. It's one of a growing number of ways that are under development to explore the metaverse without a virtual reality headset.  http://www.solcelledebat.dk/showthread.php?tid=3447&pid=35254#pid35254 "The need for a headset is a huge barrier to adoption," David Nussbaum, the inventor and CEO of PORTL Inc., told Lifewire in an email interview. "A huge portion of the population will always find it off-putting. But more importantly, headsets as they are mostly made now shut you off from your surroundings and the people aroun...

 Malicious 2FA App Found on Google Play Cybersecurity researchers have helped delist a fake two-factor authentication (2FA) app from the Google Play store, which concealed a well-known banking credential-stealing malware. https://foro.amigosdelromanico.org/viewtopic.php?p=62184#p62184 The app, named 2FA Authenticator, was discovered by security sleuths at security firm, Pradeo. It disguised itself as a legitimate 2FA app and used the cover to push the relatively new but extremely dangerous Vultur malware designed to steal banking credentials. https://foro.amigosdelromanico.org/viewtopic.php?p=62192#p62192 In their report, researchers note the fully functional 2FA authenticator app was removed from Google Play on January 27, after remaining available on the store for over two weeks, where it saw over 10,000 downloads. https://foro.amigosdelromanico.org/viewtopic.php?p=62199#p62199 According to the researchers, the threat actors developed the app using the genuine, open-source Aegis ...

  Your iPhone May Be Able to Accept Direct Payments Soon It seems like Apple may be working on a way to use your iPhone to accept direct payments, and it could be available sometime in 2022. http://www.solcelledebat.dk/showthread.php?tid=4270&pid=35191#pid35191 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is reporting that Apple plans to offer a new service that would allow your iPhone to accept payments directly, rather than just make payments. According to Gurman, the concept has been in development since 2020 and will likely utilize the same near field communications (NFC) chip already used for Apple Pay. http://www.solcelledebat.dk/showthread.php?tid=2163&pid=35197#pid35197 As Gurman points out, while iPhones have been able to act as a form of payment for a while via services like Apple Pay, accepting payments requires an external terminal—something like a plug-in Square device or a credit card reader connected via Bluetooth. http://www.solcelledebat.dk/showthread.php?tid=960&pid=35204#...

  iCloud Sync May Not Be as Dependable as You'd Like Apple's iCloud sync is getting so flaky that developers are pulling sync features from their apps.  https://www.americandigital.shoppingcartsplus.com/board/board_topic/2138442/5611005.htm?page=1 For a few months now, CloudKit sync has been acting up. Syncs don't complete, data may be out of date, and some users are even seeing the cryptic error message: "Request failed with http status code 503." The problem has gotten so bad that developers have had to inform their users or switch off sync altogether. So, is your data safe? Should you stop using iCloud completely? What if you rely on sync for your work? https://www.americandigital.shoppingcartsplus.com/board/board_topic/2138442/5609718.htm?page=1 "While sync isn't a business-critical feature for a calculator like PCalc, it's definitely good to have the same layouts and custom functions available on multiple devices," veteran iOS and Mac app de...

Traditional Bikes Get High-Tech Upgrades It's not just e-bikes that are going high-tech as traditional, pedal-powered cyclists get a new range of gadgets intended to make riding safer and easier.  https://www.xroxy.com/xorum/viewtopic.php?t=200497 Cannondale recently released its latest Synapse endurance road bikes feature a rear-facing radar, front and rear lights that can blink with increasing intensity as a car approaches, and a handlebar-mounted monitor that shows approaching vehicles.  https://www.xroxy.com/xorum/viewtopic.php?t=200498 "High-tech bikes can be more efficient, aerodynamic, comfortable, and even less expensive in terms of manufacturing, which means less expensive for the rider," Mike Yakubowicz, the general manager of bike maker Blacksmith Cycle, told Lifewire in an email interview. "In a more basic sense, everything around us is highly tech-focused: AR, digital integration, and even a more connected ecosystem, and many of these technologies may ev...

Samsung's Next Unpacked Event Confirmed for February Samsung's next Unpacked event is happening in February, and it looks like the next Galaxy S will be there, too. https://zip.dk/gaeste/bog.php3/26453/ A blog post from Samsung's President and Head of MX Business, Dr. TM Roh, has provided a general idea of when the next Unpacked will happen and teased a bit of what's to come. Roh acknowledged that fans might have been disappointed at the lack of Galaxy Note announcements previously but seems confident that next month's news will make up for it. https://geoenviron.blogspot.com/2013/03/zona-kelautan.html?showComment=1641627323578#c801114979335158920 "At Unpacked in February 2022, we'll introduce you to the most noteworthy S series device we've ever created," Roh said in the blog post, "The next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device." https://geoenviron.blogs...

Apple Education Discount Loophole Is No More Apple's discount for university students, teachers, and staff used to allow anyone to claim it, but the company has tightened restrictions and closed the longstanding loophole. https://zip.dk/gaeste/bog.php3/9588/ The change was spotted on Reddit by siddharthsure, who noted that Apple's education store has begun requiring student or educator status verification through UNIDAYS. The education store itself can't even be accessed until verification is provided. In addition, the discount is being limited to one device per year. While verification has been the norm in other countries, this is a new development for the US. https://zip.dk/gaeste/bog.php3/15737/ Previously, anyone could claim to be a student or educator and receive the discount with no verification needed. Instead, Apple would sometimes check random discounted purchases for validity and charge the difference if eligibility was determined to be invalid. It also didn't...

  Tiny New Drives Could Mean Even Thinner Computers The Micron 2400 SSD (solid-state drive) is a nifty little disk that experts believe has what it takes to boot hard disk drives (HDDs) from laptops for good.  https://thatcrazyquiltygirl.blogspot.com/2013/03/whats-so-funny-bout-peace-love-and.html?showComment=1641451210286#c1688255410540354503 Micron Technology recently began shipping what it claims is the world's first SSD based on the 176-layer QLC (quad-level cell) NAND technology, which enables it to offer performance improvements while reducing the physical dimensions of the drive. If priced right, experts believe the drive can become the de-facto storage device on portables and ultralight laptops. https://thatcrazyquiltygirl.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-ladies-and-gent-over-at-generation.html?showComment=1641451366706#c1367945707797648494 "In some cases, it may hasten the demise of the HDD on the consumer level for storage at least for laptops," Michael Larabel, founder...

Samsung’s New Vacuum Can Empty Itself While Charging A new cordless stick vacuum that won't spray a bunch of dust particles into the air and will empty its own dustbin while charging is on the way from Samsung. https://zip.dk/gaeste/bog.php3/6351/ The Bespoke Jet is Samsung's newest vacuum, touting a lighter frame and increased cleaning power over previous models. According to Samsung, the Bespoke Jet will keep your floors clean, keep the air clean, and keep itself clean. And it's due out within the next few months. https://zip.dk/gaeste/bog.php3/15226/ An "All-in-One Clean Station" is the big talking point for this particular model, with Samsung stating that it will keep your space more hygienic. While connected to its charging station, it will empty its own dustbin without spraying any dust particles into the air, which Samsung credits to its Air Pulse technology. https://nexidy.com/articles/15370-edge-ai-software-market-may-set-new-growth-story The Bespoke Jet ...