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Apple Patent Describes Showing 3D Images On Flat Screens Without Need For Glasses

April 28, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Getting 3D images to work on consumer devices, especially without the need for specialised glasses, is not easy. But an Apple patent describes a method that the company is considering using to make it happen. But while it answers that half of the equation, it raises more on the other.

The Apple patent describes getting a flat screen, presumably that of an iPhone or iPad, to show 3D images for VR and AR content. But this doesn’t involve having two screens for that the way VR and AR headsets work. Instead, it will alternate rows of pixels in a screen, so that one set of pixel rows show one image, and the other shows the second.

But as mentioned earlier, the patent only describes the way the screen will simulate the overlapping of two images for the 3D effect. What the patent doesn’t mention is the user side of things. Like the way this will help users create the 3D depth without the help of glasses or goggles. Nor does it say if there’s any supporting tech, like gaze detection that we see on the Nintendo 3DS.

As is always the case with patents, having one filed doesn’t mean Apple will actually make something with this tech. And considering the challenges behind it, it probably won’t be anytime soon until we see it, if ever.

(Source: USPTO via AppleInsider)

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Video: Mitsubishi Triton Athlete – five things you need to know!

April 23, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Naming is everything these days. See how Apple sells a truckload of the iPhone 12 Pro just by giving it a “Pro” in its name, even though it’s not exactly a phone designed for “professionals”? The same concept is being applied across all industries, even on cars.

In the case of the new Mitsubishi Triton Athlete, it’s not a faster nor “better” truck than before, but at least it looks the part. That’s because there are no mechanical or even equipment differences on this new variant; all changes are strictly on the aesthetic side of things.

The main theme to its new looks is the new gloss black colour treatment, which can be found on the entire dynamic shield face, alongside the bi-LED headlights, 18-inch wheels, door handles, side steps, and bumpers.

To be clear, these are all just a fresh coat of paint on existing items; the only new additions are the underbody garnish up front, alongside the Triton Athlete decals on the sides.

It’s the same story on the interior, where the equipment list is essentially the same from the outgoing Adventure X variant which the new Athlete replaces. The only new addition to the inside of the range-topping pick-up truck are the orange cross-stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob, and handbrake lever.

Although, this is hardly a diss, as the Mitsubishi Triton already has one of the most well-appointed interior within the pick-up truck segment; The leatherette knee pads and supportive seats were an absolute godsend when we went off-roading in the jungles around Janda Baik.

Also unchanged is the powertrain underneath the bonnet. The new Mitsubishi Triton Athlete continues to be powered by the same 2.4-litre MIVEC inline-four turbodiesel mill, which sends 181 hp and 430 Nm of torque to all four wheels via the six-speed automatic gearbox and Super Select II AWD system – the latter only available on the range-topping model.

The new Mitsubishi Triton Athlete is priced at RM141,500, on-the-road, without insurance. Included in the price is a five-year/200,000 km warranty as standard. For the full facts and figures breakdown of the new range-topping Triton, make sure to check out our launch coverage here!

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Fake Apple AirPods 3 Are Already Floating About

April 11, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Frequent analyst of Apple products Ming-Chi Kuo said last month that the AirPods 3 will only enter production in Q3 of 2021. But it looks like that doesn’t stop counterfeits of the thing to break into the market early. Some have already ended up in the hands of consumers, too.

A couple of TikTok videos of the fake Apple AirPods 3 have already shown up on Twitter. And they look pretty much exactly as the images that have shown up online two months or so back. One of the videos even shows it being connected to an iPhone. It is even recognised as the “AirPods 4th generation”, bizarrely enough.

AirPods 3 counterfeit products pic.twitter.com/2uLzqzWPVi

— DuanRui (@duanrui1205) April 8, 2021

On one hand, it’s probably not all that surprising to find fake products in the wild. Even with unreleased stuff like the AirPods 3, making counterfeits are possible as long as images of them are floating about. But on the other, it is indeed strange than an iPhone recognises it as something that doesn’t officially exist.

AirPods 3 counterfeit products. pic.twitter.com/QGGtGti3pB

— DuanRui (@duanrui1205) April 8, 2021

At any rate, if you’re in the market for a new pair of TWS buds, definitely beware of counterfeits. And especially if you’re looking for the Apple AirPods 3 specifically, since they’re not actually even made yet, let alone out in the market.

(Source: Twitter [1], [2] via MacRumors)

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Alleged Apple iPhone 13 Pro Dummy Unit Appears; Houses Redesigned Notch, Selfie Camera

April 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Apple’s iPhone 13 series is still far beyond the horizon and, understandably, the fruit company isn’t providing any details about what sort of specs it will be sporting. That said, a dummy unit of an alleged iPhone 13 Pro recently made its way online, giving us a glimpse what could be heading our way.

The leaked image comes by way of the Japan-based tech site, Mac Otakara, which claims that their image is that of a 3D printed mockup of the iPhone 13 Pro. More to the point, the dummy unit shows us that the phone could ship out with a smaller notch than what is seen on current iPhone models, housed in a 6.1-inch display. Also, the phone’s selfie camera seems to have been shifted to the left of the notch, instead of staying on the right side.

In terms of measurements, the Japanese tech site says that the iPhone 13 Pro’s notch would be 5.35mm in height and 26.80mm in width.

Apple’s alleged move to introduce a smaller notch with future iPhone models isn’t all that surprising, nor is it anything new. The company from Cupertino has long toyed with the idea of revamping it since the launch of its first notched display on the iPhone X. Apart from that, the iPhone 13 series are also expected to be fitted with ProMotion 120Hz displays, improve colours, and a much faster A15 SoC, among other things.

(Source: 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Mac Otakara // Image: Mac Otakara)

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Apple WWDC Event To Take Place Virtually From 7 To 11 June 2021

March 30, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Apple has announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from 7 until 11 June 2021. Much like last year, the event will be an online-only virtual keynote due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlike the company’s usual events that we’re accustomed to, WWDC usually covers Apple’s upcoming software offerings for the year. These include updates and new features that are inbound to its iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS platforms. The Cupertino-based tech firm did not disclose what are the highlights to be expected from the event, but noted that it will be “the biggest and best yet.”

New hardware announcements during a WWDC keynote are rare but not unheard of. Apple cunningly snuck in reveals of updated iMac and iPad Pro models in WWDC 2017, the then-new Mac Pro in 2019, and announced its Mac line-up transition to Apple Silicon chips in 2020.

Apple iPad mini 6 leak dual in-display punch-holes — A leak of an alleged iPad mini 6 redesign.

On that regard, there have been plenty of rumours suggesting new Apple hardware that are planned to be unveiled this year. These range from redesigned iPad mini and MacBook Pro, a VR/AR/mixed reality headset, to the ever elusive Air Tags. Most of which were tipped to be revealed during a supposed “surprise” keynote on 23 March, which never happened.

As to whether Apple will announce a new piece of hardware remains to be seen. Regardless, we’ll eventually find out when WWDC 2021 kicks off in another two months time.

(Source: Apple [Official website])

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Facebook Unveils New Changes That Aim To Make Groups Safer

March 19, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Facebook announced new changes to Groups that are designed to combat harmful content like hate speech and misinformation. Going forward, the social media giant will throttle the reach of rule-breaking groups – both public and private – as well as punish rule-breaking members.

Groups that start to violate Facebook rules will now be shown lower in recommendations. Facebook has also entirely removed civic and political groups from recommendations in the US – something it now plans to extend globally.

The company noted that it already did the same for health groups. It will also inform users when they’re about to join a group that has violated its community standards.

Facebook has previously drawn tremendous criticism for allowing political extremism and COVID misinformation on its platform – something that Apple CEO Tim Cook very publicly alluded to.

Now, Facebook is promising progressively punitive measures for rule-breaking groups and members up to complete removal. For severe cases, Facebook will opt for immediate removal without any steps – like reduced privileges and reach – in between.

Other changes include requiring admins and moderators to temporarily approve all posts when a group has a lot of rule-breakers or former members of other groups that were shut down for breaking rules. And if the admins and moderators themselves keep approving content that breaks Facebook’s rules, the whole group goes.

Facebook will also prevent repeat violators in groups from posting or commenting in any group for a certain period of time. They’ll also be barred from inviting others to groups or starting new groups.

Depending on how you looking at it, Facebook seems to be admitting that its previous whack-a-mole approach hasn’t worked. Now the platform keep tracks of violations across groups and accounts for possible coordination between rule-breakers.

It said the changes will be rolled out globally over the “coming months”. If you love to hang out in Facebook Groups or even manage some of them, we do recommend you to take a look at the list of changes that are coming your way right here.

(Source: Facebook.)

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Boston Coffee @ Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang.

February 25, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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One of the latest dining and hang-out destinations that has taken social media by a storm is Boston Coffee, a new cafe housed in a warehouse-like space with an industrial style interior decor. This latest spot can be found at Victoria Street, near to the junction to China Street. The exterior barely tells a thing about the cafe but once you have stepped inside, you will be amazed by the well-lit, chic interior decor. On the food offering, there’s a Western menu with rather limited choices but the beverage list is extensive. The food menu is a little less-exciting for now but the place is still a great spot to hang out over a cup of drinks.

Garlic Butter Salmone (Rm 30)

Malus Chic Domestica (Rm 24)

Chocolate Croissant (Rm 9)

The main menu is pretty limited- with only mains available. We managed to try two dishes- Garlic Butter Salmone (Rm 30) and Malus Chic Domestica. The former one was basically fried Salmon served with Garlic sauce as well as a side of greens. The Salmon was overcooked and had a rough texture. The accompanying sauce with a mild spiciness was alright, the sides were nicely cooked either. A pretty normal-average dish. Malus Chic Domestica has a more interesting flavor combo- roast Chicken Thigh served with Apple sauce and a side of Deep Fried Apple as well as greens. Like the earlier dish, the Chicken was overcooked with a dry and rough texture. The flavor combo was something like Turkey with Cranberry sauce… sweet and savory. Not too bad but can be better.

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Ratings:

Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Pork-Free

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Business Hours: 9 am to 12 am. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 604- 210 8688

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Plaque Noire Dessert & Cocktail Bar At Kimberley Street, Georgetown, Penang

April 30, 2019 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The concept of combining two beloved things- desserts and cocktails has been creating excitements at the other parts of the world. Introducing this playful concept to Penang, Plaque Noire is the first of its kind. The proprietor was trained in Taiwan and France before settling down in Penang. Painted in shades of black, the place exudes a mysterious sense; as you walk in, you will be greeted by the friendly servers. The place is not big… only with limited seating but visitors can opt to enjoy their booze at the bar counter or the tables at the end of the bar. Offering-wise, it has a small selection of sweets, which to be changed and updated on monthly-basis; a list of in-house Cocktails and classic blend. Prices however, are on the higher side but the quality is set to impress.

Apple- Cinnamon Sable/ Red Wine Apple/ Coconut Rum Chantilly/ Cheesecake/ Vanilla Ice Cream (Rm 32)

Heavenly Chocolate- 70% Dark Chocolate Mascarpone/ White Chocolate Crunch/ Coco Shards/ Walnut Brownie/ Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream (Rm 45)

Goddess of Love- Strawberry infused Gin/ Soda/ Fresh Mint (Rm 29)

1930’s- Yakult/ Gin/ Coconut Rum (Rm 30)

Summer of Splash- Watermelon/ Fresh Mint/ Sprite/ Vodka (Rm 32)

Start off with one of the best sellers- Apple… a beautifully combination of Cinnamon Sable and Red Wine Apple, complete with frozen Cheesecake and Vanilla Ice Cream. The Cinnamon-Apple combo needs no further introduction, the bomb was the Vanilla Ice Cream… deliciously creamy with bold-alluring Vanilla flavor. We were certainly impressed but not until we had Heavenly Chocolate…. a dish not to be missed by Chocolate lovers. The dessert plate gathered everything chocolaty… starting from the nutty Chocolate Brownie and creamy Mascarpone…. to Chocolate Ice Cream and Shards. The combination was multi-dimensional and it did not feel too “heavy” despite of the creamy-chocolaty elements around. Hands-down, one of the best Chocolate creations I’ve ever had.

While lifting up the spoons for the desserts, remember to take a sip on the mixed drinks. Goddess of Love was a little heavy on alcohol; while Summer Splash felt more refreshing with a fruity-touch. 1930’s was a little playful and unusual, as though we were drinking Yakult over Ice; the booziness was kept minimal.