Sony is currently modernizing its mobile device business and shifting its focus to upper and mid-range solutions. Sony Mobile Communications plans to sell 38 million smartphones this fiscal year. Despite rumors of abandoning the strategy of releasing new flagship models every six months, Sony Vice President of Global Communications and Public Relations Tim Harrison said in one of his latest interviews that the company has decided to release flagship models more often than once every 12 months. On the one hand, such a solution allows us to quickly take into account past mistakes and impose worthy competition on other manufacturers. But can we then count on fundamental improvements compared to the previous model? This could also lead to competition between devices within the line itself. We will try to find out how justified this is in modern market conditions using an example that we tested.
From the point of view of dry technical characteristics, this model is not much different from its predecessor -. It still has the same 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 20.7 megapixel main camera. Then the logical question arises: “What is the difference?” It lies in a number of design improvements, the proprietary Xperia Home shell and several technical nuances. We will talk about all this in more detail below. To begin with, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z3:
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Xperia Z3 (D6603) |
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Smartphone, monoblock |
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Communication standards |
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
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850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
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700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2300 / 2600 MHz |
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High speed data transfer |
GPRS (32-48 Kbps), EDGE (236 Kbps), HSDPA (up to 42.2 Mbps), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbps), LTE Cat.4 (up to 50 Mbps UL, up to 150 Mbit/s DL) |
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CPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC): 4 Krait 400 cores, up to 2.5 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 28 nm HPm process technology |
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Graphics adapter |
Qualcomm Adreno 330: up to 578 MHz, support OpenGL ES 3.0, OpenVG 1.1, OpenCL 1.1 and DirectX 9.0c |
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IPS, 5.2" TRILUMINOS, 1920 x 1080 pixels (423 ppi), touch, capacitive, multi-touch up to 10 touches, Asahi DragonTrail X protective glass, X-Reality and Live Color technologies |
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RAM |
3 GB, dual channel LPDDR3 |
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Card reader |
microSD (up to 128 GB) |
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1 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio jack |
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Audio processing |
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Microphone |
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Main |
Exmor RS (1/2.3"): 20.7 MP, BSI, f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, LED flash, SteadyShot digital image stabilization, HDR shooting, 4K Ultra HD video recording (30 FPS) |
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2.2 MP, f/2.8 aperture, fixed focus, 1080p video recording |
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802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz) (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot) |
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Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, LED indicator, geomagnetic sensor (compass), barometer |
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Battery |
Lithium-ion, non-replaceable: 3100 mAh |
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Charger |
Input: 100~240 VAC eg at 50/60 Hz Output: 5 VDC e.g. 1.5 A |
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Dust and moisture protection according to IP65 and IP68 standards |
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146 × 72 × 7.3 mm |
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Black / White / Olive / Copper / Purple |
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operating system |
Android 4.4.4 KitKat + Xperia Home v7 |
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12 months |
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Delivery and configuration
The tested smartphone comes in a traditional small square box. The packaging is made of fairly thick matte cardboard and is characterized by a discreet and laconic design. On its front side there is a partial image of the smartphone, as well as the model name and manufacturer’s logo. The side edges are reserved for stickers with service information (IMEI, S/N, Model, Color and country of origin). On the reverse side (in the form of icons) you can familiarize yourself with the main features of the Sony Xperia Z3 and legal information about the manufacturer. There is also an image of the new product in several color variations. This packaging style hints that this is a premium device.
Along with the smartphone, a potential buyer will find the following accessories in the box:
- user guide;
- warranty card;
- charger (5 V; 1.5 A);
- micro-USB↔USB cable.
We express our gratitude to the Ukrainian representative office of the company Sony Mobile Communications AB for the smartphone provided for testing.
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3G, Android 5.1, 5.20", 1920x1080, 16GB, 152g, 20.70MP camera, Bluetooth
MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
General characteristics
Type: smartphone Operating system: Android 4.4 Case type: classic Design: waterproof Control: on-screen buttons Number of SIM cards: 1 Weight: 152 g Dimensions (WxHxT): 72x146x7.3 mm SIM card type: nano SIMScreen
Screen type: color IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch Touch screen type: multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal: 5.2 inches. Image size: 1920x1080 Pixels per inch (PPI): 424 Automatic screen rotation: yesCalls
Type of melodies: polyphonic, MP3 melodies Vibrate alert: yesMultimedia capabilities
Camera: 20.70 million pixels, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus, digital Zoom 8x Recognition: faces, smiles Video recording: yes (3GPP, MP4) Max. video resolution: 3840x2160 Geo Tagging: yes Front camera: yes, 2.2 million pixels. Video playback: 3GPP, MP4, Matroska, AVI, Xvid, WebM Audio: MP3, WAV, FM radio Voice recorder: yes Headphone jack: 3.5 mm Video output: MHLConnection
Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4 Support for LTE bands: model D6603 - Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20; model D6653 - Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28 Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, ANT+, NFC USB-host : yes Satellite navigation: GPS/GLONASS A-GPS system: yes Protocol support: POP/SMTP, IMAP4, HTML Modem: yes Synchronization with a computer: yes DLNA support: yes Use as a USB drive: yesMemory and processor
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, 2500 MHz Number of processor cores: 4 Video processor: Adreno 330 Built-in memory: 16 GB RAM capacity: 3 GB Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash), up to 128 GB Memory card slot: yes, up to 128 GBMessages
Additional SMS functions: text input with MMS dictionary: yesNutrition
Battery capacity: 3100 mAh Talk time: 19 hours Standby time: 740 hours Music listening time: 120 hoursOther functions
Flight mode: yes Sensors: light, proximity, gyroscope, compass, barometer Controls: voice dialing, voice controlNotebook and organizer
Book search: yes Exchange between SIM card and internal memory: yes Organizer: alarm clock, calculator, task schedulerAdditional Information
Features: protection from moisture and dust (IP65 and IP68); LTE (4G) (not available in all regions); camera - photosensitivity up to ISO 3200 in manual mode, pulse flash, SteadyShot - video stabilization, burst shooting, image stabilization, clear image zoom 3x Announcement date: 2014-09-03Electronics manufacturer Cooler Master has a range of hardware products such as keyboards, power supplies, headsets, computer (PC) cases, mice and, of course, coolers. Each of its products has been specifically designed based on community feedback. Including keyboards. Cooler Master even had a Kickstarter project for an analog keyboard with pressure-sensitive keys called the ContolPad. With that said, let's take a closer look at what can make the new Cooler Master SK621 keyboard special for the user.
Keyboard news: Review of Cooler Master SK621 - mechanical wireless keyboard with a separate wired connection option.
The first thing that is noticeable during the review is the ability to conveniently pair the wireless keyboard with three different devices. Connecting your device is as simple as holding the function button and Z, X or C. This feature makes it very easy to switch from using your phone to your computer. Turning on the Cooler Master SK621 keyboard is also easy. Either connect it via a USB Type-C cable, or on the left side activate the very simple switch for wireless mode.
Technical characteristics of the Cooler Master SK621 wireless keyboard:
You can map a wide variety of colors (shades) to any key, customize lighting modes, or customize macros using the Cooler Master software.
When using the SK621 for the first time, it is recommended to connect to your computer via USB Type-C and install the Cooler Master Portal. This will allow you to control the different lighting effects and settings of the wireless keyboard. It is possible to create preset profiles, which makes it easier to switch between profiles when using elements. You can also adjust the lighting effects using the controls, but the above mentioned portal is more user friendly. The wireless keyboard setup is very easy to use and has many combinations. There are options - adjusting the speed, direction and brightness of the keyboard backlight effects.
Macros can also be programmed. It’s also worth adding that all functions such as RGB lighting, macros and controls are also available when using the SK621 via a Bluetooth connection. The wireless keyboard's battery life is also impressive. It may take a couple of full business days before the light turns red, indicating that the battery is low. Charging the SK621 wireless keyboard is also easy. Just connect your keyboard via USB Type-C. The keyboard can still be used as a wired keyboard as long as the cable charges the keyboard's battery.
The keyboard's body is crafted from polished aluminum, making it lightweight, durable, and provides a premium appearance. There's also a nice sleek aluminum edge accent that adds a touch of elegance. The keys are made of plastic and don't have much texture.
Low-profile Cherry MX keys are quiet enough for office use. The key switches are incredibly sensitive and using the Cooler Master SK621 Wireless Keyboard takes some practice. This is because the keys register key presses to within a millimeter or less.
The SK621 keyboard is designed to be compact and quite portable. A nice addition is the velvet bag. It's definitely made for gaming thanks to its Cherry MX keys, but it's easy to use for work.
The Cooler Master SK621 does everything it's designed to do. However, the keys are great for gaming but are too sensitive for typing. Plastic keys are also prone to oil stains on your fingers, so eating while gaming can be difficult. Perhaps if the keys had some kind of oil-resistant coating or more texture, the oil marks wouldn't be as pronounced.
Features of the Cooler Master SK621 wireless keyboard:
Brushed aluminum body design;
Featuring a flat, brushed aluminum keyboard top, floating keycaps, and a slim, minimalist body design.
Colored keyboard backlight (RGB LEDs);
Individually customizable LED key backlighting and surrounding LED ring.
Hybrid wired and wireless;
Connect up to three devices via Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology or wired connection and charge the battery at the same time.
Minimum keyboard layout by 60%;
We can say that this wireless mini keyboard has a unique design for maximum portability.
Easy to use software.
Low profile Cherry MX keys;
The reduced travel distance and actuation point performs with equal durability and accuracy (according to the wireless keyboard manufacturer).
Available controls;
In real time, you can customize keyboard backlighting and macros without the need for software.
Summary of the Cooler Master SK621 wireless keyboard:
Overall, electrical and keyboard maker Cooler Master exceeded all expectations. It's especially impressive because it can make a really interesting wireless keyboard. The SK621 model has a variety of lighting effects and individual settings, has a compact design and a lot of user-friendly functions. Using the SK621 at work and then bringing it home for gaming could make it a favorite wireless keyboard for the price of nearly $200.
ETH Zurich has unveiled details of "Concrete Choreography", an installation that recently opened in Riom, Switzerland. The innovative installation features the first robotically constructed 3D printed concrete stage, consisting of formless columns 3D printed to full height in 2.5 hours. The process is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of concrete structures while achieving the fabrication of complex material components and construction robots.
3D printing news: ETH Zurich creates concrete columns using a special 3D concrete printer.In Riom, Switzerland, the Origen festival features nine 2.7-meter-high columns. Each column is 3D printed concrete. The new columns were individually designed using custom software and manufactured using a new automated concrete 3D printing process developed by the ETH Zurich team with support from NCCR DFAB.
3D concrete printing like this
MSc Digital Fabrication and Architecture students explore the unique capabilities of multi-layer extrusion printing, demonstrating the potential of computer-aided design and digital fabrication for the future of concrete construction. Perhaps in the construction industry, this process will become more environmentally friendly in the future if they develop new eco-friendly concrete for 3D printing.
Video review of 3D concrete printing: Concrete choreography.
This is how easy and fast 3D concrete printing works.
3D printing of houses and buildings made of concrete is a prospect for construction.
Hollow concrete structures are printed for the strategic use of materials, resulting in a more sustainable approach to specific architecture. Additionally, the calculated material structure and surface textures are an example of the versatility and significant aesthetic potential of 3D concrete printing when used in large-scale structures.
The new review will be about printing on a 3D printer with metal.
It is worth noting that there is technology to carry out 3D printing with metal. This is also a promising direction for construction, but for this, other materials are used (for example, powder), programs and other types of printers (which we will talk about soon).
What color is your mobile phone? Is it black, red, white, gold or blue? Most likely, the back of your phone has some kind of solid color option that you will find in a coloring book for beginners. It has taken too long for most phone manufacturers to realize that phone colors actually matter to consumers, and it is only recently that they have started giving mobile phones not just a rarely used color, but fancy shades like coral red or canary green.
Honor News: With new 3D holographic color phones from Honor, it's possible to add a little new color to life.It's no surprise that most people don't mind hiding the backs of their phones behind an opaque plastic case. In cases, the user can choose a suitable color for the phone case to give the mobile a little personality. But China's new Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 series phones are the world's first smartphones with 3D dynamic holographic design, and their reflective appearance could become a new industry standard.
"Always better" is the company's motto. Perhaps this motto suggests that she refuses to follow the industry standard by simply experimenting with layers of paint with each new phone model.
Color 3D holography for the phone case.
In order for the phone body to achieve a shimmering optical illusion, the manufacturer Honor designed its Honor 20 model with a deep layer containing millions of shimmering microscopic prisms, and on top of this a so-called 3D curved glass layer is placed. The combination of these technologies causes the light to "play and dance" on the back of the phone as the user turns it in different directions.
Two colors for the Honor 20 phone can be found under these dynamic layers, Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue. Unlike the newfangled phrases for some phone colors, Honor mobile has color gradients for phones that actually evoke the effect of a shimmering night sky or a shimmering jewel.
While the color options sound exciting, you can go even further with the Chinese Honor 20 Pro phone. This upgraded model features the signature "Triple 3D Mesh" containing three layers. Instead of just painting the back of the phone itself, this time a layer of body color sits between the outer 3D layer and the inner depth layer. According to the phone maker, this makes color shifting effects much more dynamic.
The Honor 20 Pro mobile phone is actively sold in two colors such as Phantom Black and Phantom Blue. Although the names of these phone colors are not so metaphorical, do not think that their rear panels are less dynamic.
Honor's obsession with choosing the right colors may seem overly dramatic, but in the UK, for example, a survey of hundreds of Brits found that forty-nine percent of them consider color when choosing a phone to buy.
Why is a phone with a changing color scheme being sold?
Choosing a mobile phone, as Honor designer Jun-Soo Kim puts it, is “Extending human life.” Essentially, Honor is saying that customer identity cannot be captured in one unchanging color.
The history of the creation of Honor color phones.
The Honor 20 represents a natural evolution of the company's experimentation with dynamic color in phone design. The Honor 8 model started the trend of a 2.5D multi-layer back wall, which creates a 3D lattice effect. Then the Honor 9 version turned into a phone with a curved 3D glass, echoes of which can already be found in the Honor 20 model. Well, last year, the Honor 10 model was equipped with an Aurora rear glass that reflected colors from all sides.
What is the screen like on an Honor phone?
Honor's design innovations don't stop at the color of the phone's body. It's worth paying attention to the placement of the Honor 20's camera. Instead of trimming the screen to make room for the "selfie" camera. The phone maker has cut a 4.5mm hole in the top left corner of the screen, thereby leaving more screen space for the user's needs.
Camera with artificial intelligence or AI camera in your phone.
According to the description of the phone, it is worth noting that on the back of the device, the Honor 20 AI camera has four lenses and is located so as to leave more space for a battery with more memory. But most importantly, the result is a 48-megapixel camera that uses the Kirin 980 AI microchip to take DSLR-quality photos and enhance photos.
Summary of Honor phone color.
Bottom line, phone descriptions, technical compatibility and cutting-edge hardware innovations are what usually attract attention to Chinese Honor phones. But in this case, the technology is almost overshadowed by the uniquely colored body design, which may make some users reluctant to go back to simple 2D phone body colors in the future.
Rumors continue to arise regarding the launch of the Google Pixel 4 mobile phone. A new set of information or predictions comes from a leaked image (3D rendering of colored cases) on the Internet, which is believed to be of the Google Pixel 4. It is not uncommon for users to spy Because of the theme of new products, such images are overlooked. Meanwhile, for some analysts, the new picture helps make a few assumptions about more than just the color of the phone.
A new unofficial image of the Google Pixel 4 is sparking rumors about color options for the mobile phone's body.
While another image of the phone body itself doesn't seem to show more than what was previously discussed online, the model seen in the background of the photo raises eyebrows due to its color. That mobile phone has a shade of purple that the Pixel model didn't have before.
Elsewhere, there have been other leaks of the same Google Pixel 4 with "three phones" (variants) stacked in a row. There are white and black colors, plus the third has a bluish tint, which some call mint green. Would you like to buy a blue phone? Probably the name of the phone colors will still be updated.
Whatever leak about the phone's colors is true or false, it's safe to assume that the new Google Pixel 4 will definitely have an additional color this year. What's even more interesting is that in the image, the physical buttons on the sides of the phones contrast with the color of the body. You can see white, blue and yellow buttons which give the phone a fun look.
For some strange reason, all the images and leaks seen so far have only shown the rear panel of the Google Pixel 4 smartphone. As reported by various sources, Google allegedly shared a render of the phone, and there was also a part where the square camera bump was featured. The dual camera unit was visible.
The leaked photos in question, including an image along with the cases, show the back panel in different colors and the camera module. What do you think is the best phone color?
About the technical characteristics of Google Pixel 4:
Obviously, the idea of a fingerprint scanner is not leaving fans alone. Some people want the phone to either have Face ID to unlock the phone, or an in-display fingerprint scanner, or both.
Some other aspects and specifications, such as the dimensions of the phones and the overall thickness being 8.2 millimeters higher compared to the 7.9 mm seen in the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, can be taken as close to reality.
There is speculation that the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL versions of the phone may be more like the "Apple iPhone 11" variant that is scheduled to release in a couple of months in the fall. When, exactly? Technology company Google has yet to announce an official release date for the Pixel 4, but various sources are hinting at a late October release for the new phone.
We'll tell you more about this soon, so stay tuned for news about new smartphones from Google.
The robot set a world record for solving a Rubik's Cube. This robot was developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) students Jared Di Carlo and Ben Katz in a student laboratory. For comparison, the fastest human record is held by Australian Felix Zemdegs, who solved the Rubik's Cube in just 4.22 seconds in 2018. By the way, the original size Rubik's Cube has 43 quintillion possible combinations for one solution. Watch the video of the record-breaking robot below.
Robotics news: MIT's nimble Robot solves a Rubik's Cube in a world record time of 0.38 seconds.Many people have a special place in their hearts for the Rubik's Cube. This is a good workout for the intellect. Many people loved or still love to play with this ingenious toy, and over the years there have been many competitions, challenges and variations to solve the Rubik's Cube.
The popularity of the Rubik's Cube can be attributed to the simplicity of its design combined with the mind-boggling complexity of the puzzle.
New record for solving a Rubik's Cube 3x3x3.
Engineers and hobbyists have been using robots to solve Rubik's Cubes for years. 10 seconds used to be considered a quick assembly, but by today's digital age standards, that's a time that makes you smile.
It was only a matter of time before engineers and roboticists began to tackle the challenge of creating a new robot. Back in 2016, the robot set a new record for solving a Rubik's Cube in 0.637 seconds. But for some enthusiasts, that time wasn't fast enough.
Just recently, two MIT students, Jared Di Carlo (a third-year electrical engineering and computer science student) and Ben Katz (a mechanical engineering graduate student), thought they could build a faster robot that could solve a 3D combination puzzle.
They watched videos of previous robots, and noticed that the robots' motors were not the fastest that could be used to solve the problem. So they thought they could do better with better engines and controls.
How a robot solves a Rubik's Cube
Students installed an electronically controlled motor that powers each face of the Rubik's Cube. Using a pair of web cameras pointed at the cube, special software determines the initial state of each side of the cube (which colors are on which side of the cube at a given time). Then, based on the information received, using existing software for solving the Rubik's Cube, the robot solves the puzzles using an algorithm.
What is the result of the work? Their robot solved a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds! It is safe to say that no person is physically capable of breaking the record for this speed. We can add another achievement to the list of robots surpassing humans.
There is a man who holds the fastest world record for hand assembly, his name is Felix Zemdegs. He was able to solve the Rubik's Cube in 4.22 seconds. The skills and talents that robots are replacing are vast and varied, to say the least. Not to mention that robots can still surprise. Next is a video demonstration of the robot.
Video review of assembling a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds:
Just like that, hardware hackers Ben Katz and Jared Di Carlo broke the previous record for robotically solving a Rubik's Cube. Their robot solved the puzzle 40 percent faster than the previous record.
Details about the record-breaking robot
The robotic device is assembled from motors from the Kollmorgen ServoDisc U9 series, PlayStation Eye cameras (for scanning the cube) and, of course, a Rubik's Cube was needed. According to the robot's creators, "The entire software process takes about 45 milliseconds. Most of the time is spent waiting for the webcam driver and determining the colors on the sides of the Rubik's Cube."
Facebook Inc. Artificial Intelligence Research Group. introduced a new robotics platform called PyRobot. This platform (framework) was developed jointly with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University. PyRobot aims to help AI researchers and students integrate deep learning models built using the PyTorch platform (a machine learning library for the Python programming language) with the robots they create. The basic idea is that they can create their robots more easily by using artificial intelligence skills such as natural language processing.
News from the world of robots with AI (AI): Facebook introduces a platform for robotics PyRobot is an open source framework for controlling robots.Facebook said it wants to promote long-term robotics research to help develop embedded artificial intelligence systems that can learn more efficiently by interacting with the physical world.
Previously, to stimulate the production of artificial intelligence models, the company introduced PyTorch Hub.
What is PyRobot today
PyRobot is a lightweight, high-level interface that provides hardware-independent APIs for robotic manipulation and navigation. The PyRobot repository also contains a low-level stack for LoCoBot, a low-cost mobile manipulator hardware platform (robot assembly toolkit). Now artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming more accessible to those new to robotics.
Research supervisor Abinav Gupta and Saurabh Gupta, as a research fellow at Facebook, explained in a blog post that: PyRobot is a lightweight, high-level interface on top of the robot's operating system. It provides a consistent set of hardware-independent middle-level APIs (application programming interfaces) for controlling a variety of robots. PyRobot abstracts away the details of low-level controllers and inter-process communication, so machine learning specialists and others can simply focus on building high-level AI (artificial intelligence) robotics applications.
Facebook's source also says PyRobot has dozens of potential applications, such as helping researchers share data and set benchmarks and build on each other's work. The company solicited proposals from the broader AI research community on how to democratize robotics using LoCoBot and PyRobot, which are hardware specifications and tools for building low-cost robots.
PyRobot works by using APIs to abstract the functions that robots need to use. Perform tasks such as kinematics, path planning, position, speed and torque control for joints, and visual simultaneous localization and mapping. PyRobot comes with a number of pre-trained deep learning models that allow robots to navigate, grasp objects, and more.
This means developers can program their robots using just a few lines of Python code, Facebook says.
Facebook researchers also say that: The cost of hardware and the complexity of specialized software limit the scope of robotics research. With lower barriers to entry, researchers can, for example, build multiple robots that collect data and learn in parallel. Providing a common platform for various equipment. PyRobot will lead to the development of benchmarks in robotics, similar to other areas in AI, and will quantify the pace of progress in AI robotics.
Like Amazon's RoboMaker, PyRobot runs as an interface on top of the robot operating system (ROS), extending the infrastructure. In May, technology company Microsoft released a set of robotics tools with a limited preview, and last year integrated the ROS platform into Windows 10.
The famous analyst and author of Apple smartphone forecasts, Ming-Chi Kuo, can certainly be the most reliable source of leaks and information about Apple products. And today he released a new research report, obtained by Mac Rumors, where he mentions the future of the iPhone and when we can expect Apple to finally switch to 5G (fifth generation mobile communications) smartphones.
Rumors and technology news: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will release 5G iPhone in 2020Back when Apple was still planning to use Intel modems in its iPhones, there were rumors that the "iPhone 2020" phone model would be the first to receive 5G support. However, the Apple company has since switched from its modem supplier to Qualcomm. For which they had to settle a long patent dispute with an American chip manufacturer, pay at least 4.5 billion dollars and not use Intel modems. Intel may even have shut down its 5G plans after this news.
According to a note by analyst Kuo Ming-Chi, the development of a new version of the iPhone 5G mobile phone is proceeding exactly on schedule. Allegedly, we will see Apple announce the release of the 5G iPhone in 2020. Kuo's note also mentions that both the 5.4-inch iPhone model and the 6.7-inch iPhone model will have a 5G modem. A hint is given of some kind of update to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones.
Ming-Chi Kuo also said that all three iPhone models in 2020 will come in multiple colors and feature an OLED screen, as opposed to the LCD screen on the current iPhone XR. However, we'll probably still get an iPhone XR upgrade with an LCD display this year, so if an OLED screen in a mobile is too much of a deal for you, maybe wait a year.
5G iPhone competitors:
Currently our best Android competitors are the following 5G phones:
1) Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (128 GB memory, 6 GB RAM and battery with fast charging);
2) OPPO Reno 5G (innovative design, affordable price, powerful camera);
3) LG V50 ThinQ (screen 1440 by 3120 pixels, memory expansion up to 1 TB, 4000 mAh battery);
4) OnePlus 7 Pro 5G (frameless AMOLED screen has no notches or holes);
5) ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G (48 megapixel camera, Snapdragon 855 chip).
Global sales of 5G phones.
Global deliveries to stores of mobile phones supporting 5G technology (this is the fifth generation of fast mobile communications) may be higher than market analysts' expectations. It's worth noting that some mobile market observers believe such shipments are likely to reach 150 to 200 million units, or more than a dozen percent of global 5G phone shipments next year.
After many rumors in the cryptocurrency market news. On Tuesday, Facebook unveiled plans for the next year, including the ambitious release of a new digital currency called Libra. It will be managed by an association consisting of corporate investors. Payment companies Visa, Mercado Pago, PayPal, Mastercard and Stripe are partners. Technology companies Uber, eBay, Spotify and Lyft are joining the project. European telecommunications companies Vodafone and Iliad are also involved in the new project. Investors Union Square Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, plus academic, non-profit institutions Womens World Banking and Kiva.
Facebook has unveiled a new project called Calibra, a digital wallet for storing and sending Libra “crypto coins.”Billions of people are expected to be able to make payments using cryptocurrency from social media giant Facebook through their mobile apps. The social network Facebook plans to officially launch a new cryptocurrency project, Libra, in 2020. Libra is a new type of digital money that is intended for billions of people using mobile applications and the social network.
The popular social network Facebook has more news for the world of cryptocurrency.
That a new digital wallet would be created that would allow Facebook app users to store and exchange cryptocurrency. Facebook is creating a new subsidiary, Calibra.
Why is Facebook betting on a cryptocurrency called Libra? Perhaps the lofty goal of the latest development is to go beyond social networks.
Digital wallets for storing, sending and spending Libra cryptocurrency will be connected to messaging platforms.
Initially, the cryptocurrency will be available in the Facebook Messenger / WhatsApp application, and of course in separate applications for iOS or Android.
Facebook said in a press release that: “Initially, Calibra will make it easy and instant to send Libra at a low cost to virtually anyone with a smartphone.”
It also says that: “Over time, additional services will be offered to businesses and people, such as buying a cup of coffee with a scanned code, paying a bill with the touch of a button, traveling on public transport without having to carry cash.”
Security of the Facebook cryptocurrency wallet.
To improve the security of the new cryptocurrency, it will use similar verification and fraud protection features that are already used by credit cards and banks. Facebook's cryptocurrency service will have user support. And in case someone else gains access to the user account, compensation for lost assets is promised.
Cryptocurrency coins will be stored by users in a digital wallet. But the world of cryptocurrency itself is not always stable! Time will tell if Facebook's own digital money will help people save money by sending and spending it as easily as sending text messages.
The cryptocurrency will be managed by the founding members: Facebook, more than two dozen different organizations and a separate Swiss foundation.
Why Libra?
What does the word Libra mean?
Former PayPal executive David Marcus, who heads the Facebook project, said something like this: "The choice of the name Libra (Libra) was inspired by several reasons, namely the French word for Liberty, the Roman measurement of weight, the astrological sign of justice."
What would you like to know about Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency?
Technology and design news: Insanely beautiful iPhone 11 concept with innovative, colorful, curved screen.Technology giant Apple will release iPhone 11 this coming September. If all sorts of rumors turn out to be true, then the multimedia phone could have the same design as the last two generations of the phone. Regarding the final design of the iPhone 11, we are ready to accept what Apple designers come up with. But, we can't stop imagining what could be if technology allowed us to create any design for the iPhone 11. And that's exactly what some very talented designers are doing. This time around, there's a beautiful concept for the iPhone 11 that ditches all the buttons in favor of an immersive curved phone screen.
The implementation of such a design results in an iPhone with a beautiful glowing strip that stretches along the entire mobile phone and replaces the physical volume rocker buttons and the power button. Using this design philosophy allows you to get an iPhone with on-screen icons on the side.
While it may be a good looking phone, there is absolutely no chance of the concept becoming a reality. In addition, protecting such a phone with a case seems impossible, since by covering the screen space the case will take away some of its basic functions. Imagine that if a phone like this were accidentally dropped on the ground, the cost of repairing a curved screen would be higher for the user than with a classic screen option.
We hope the new iPhone 11 will have a bright screen under the sun.
The 2019 iPhone 11 lineup is expected to feature three models, just like last year. There will probably be two OLED phones and one with an LCD screen. The iPhone 11 and 11 Max models may have a variety of OLED screens, and also have screen sizes of 5.8 and 6.5 inches, respectively. Perhaps the iPhone 11R model will be equipped with an LCD display to reduce the price to a minimum.
It is also expected that the new versions of the iPhone 11 and 11 Max will have a triple camera configuration, while the iPhone 11R version is expected to be equipped with a dual camera. Essentially, this means that all three mobile phones could come with an additional camera on the back.
The front of the iPhone 11 lineup is expected to remain the same and there will be no difference in the size of the notch. However, recent reports claim that there may be improved face identification that will be able to authenticate a user at some extreme angles.
Video review of the iPhone 11 concept with an innovative, curved screen on the side:
According to the creator of this video, the new bezel-less iPhone 11 could have the following specifications:
6.4-inch full-screen display;
- Hidden front 13MP camera;
- Four cameras, 8K @ 120 FPS;
- New Apple operating system, iOS 13;
- Apple A13 Bionic mobile chip (up to eight times faster than the A12 Bionic chip).
WWDC is Apple's large event for developers. During this event, Apple tells developers and interested visitors about new versions of the MacOS and iOS operating systems, its latest development tools, and the latest proprietary applications and devices. She talks about plans to stimulate further development, about new partnerships with developers and other details that she is working on. It turns out that attending the Apple IT conference WWDC 2019 is an ideal chance to be the first to find out and see what new applications will be available for iOS and MacOS systems and more.
The new flagship Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603) has become an improved version of the previous model Xperia Z2: the level of protection against water and dust has increased, the body has become thinner and lighter, and color rendition on the screen has improved. At the same time, branded Sony headphones were excluded from the sales package - they have to be purchased separately. What does the famous Japanese company offer to buyers for 800?900?
Processor and memory smartphone Sony Xperia Z3
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC chip, on which the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is based, includes 4 cores operating at a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz and an Adreno 320 graphics adapter with an operating frequency of 400 - 450 MHz. Thanks to reduced power consumption and high performance, the chip is used to create top models of mobile devices.
The RAM capacity of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is 3 GB, and the permanent memory is 16 GB. The microSD slot supports external memory cards up to 128 GB.
The smartphone runs OS Android 4.4.4. This version of the mobile operating system has some new features:
- you can make a screencast (video recording) of everything that happens on the screen;
- record an image from the front camera with sound;
- With support for PS4 Remote Play, you can play PS4 games, etc. on your smartphone.
Display and cameras of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone
The touch screen on an IPS matrix with a diagonal of 5.2” and a resolution of 1920x1080 px is protected by durable Dragontrail glass produced by the Japanese company Asahi Glass. The back side of the device is also covered with the same glass. Glass is scratch-resistant and is 6 times stronger than regular glass.
Thanks to the high sensitivity of the sensor, in addition to multi-touch support for up to 10 touches, it is possible to work with the screen with gloves and wet hands.
The image brightness of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone has been improved compared to the previous version (maximum brightness 650 cd/m2), but there are still complaints about color reproduction: the colors of the pictures still differ from natural ones.
The rear 20.7-megapixel camera of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is equipped with autofocus, digital Zoom 8x and optical Zoom 3x. The camera supports video recording with a resolution of 3840x2160, but it can shoot in this mode for no more than 4 minutes, because gets very hot.
Various interesting functions have appeared in the settings of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone, for example, shooting with two cameras at once (the second is attached to the smartphone); overlaying selected images from a preset collection onto a photograph, etc. In good lighting, the main camera provides high quality images, but in insufficient lighting, noticeable noise appears.
You can initiate shooting with the front 2.2 megapixel camera with a gesture, smile or wink.
Housing, communications and battery Sony Xperia Z3
The Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone looks thin and sleek thanks to its rounded edges and corners. However, despite its convenient dimensions, it is only a stretch to call it ergonomic due to the very slippery protective glass that covers the device on all sides. The smartphone moves easily and naturally on any smooth surface, not only during vibration alerts, but also in standby mode.
Due to the slippery glass, the device is difficult to remove from a jeans pocket, and due to the insufficient oleophobic coating, the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone quickly becomes covered with fingerprints. A plus is the corner inserts made of plastic, which protect the electronic components of the smartphone from impact when dropped.
Stereo speakers are located at the top and bottom of the front of the Sony Xperia Z3, and the sound from the bottom speaker is quieter and huskier than from the top one.
Since the call tone comes from the bottom speaker, it is easy to miss it outdoors or in a noisy room.
One of the microphones is located next to the bottom speaker. The second microphone is located on the top edge, next to the 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the right side there is a retractable tray with slots for a microSD memory card and a nano-SIM SIM card, and on the left side there is a micro-USB connector.
All connectors are securely closed with rubber plugs, thanks to which the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone received IP65-IP68 protection class. According to the manufacturer, the device can operate for half an hour in fresh water at a depth of 1.5 m.
The Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone has a 3100 mAh lithium polymer battery. The manufacturer promises the device will operate for up to 2 days without recharging. Fully charging the battery takes about 3 hours. To increase the operating time between charges, you can use the Stamina function, which optimizes power consumption by unloading unnecessary applications from memory.
