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Flutter by the Holobooth for Web-based TensorFlow integration - Electronics Weekly

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This article on Medium from the Google Flutter team takes a look at how they made the Holobooth, a virtual photo booth experience designed to showcase both the toolkit and the use of Machine Learning. Particularly, the potential for Flutter web apps to integrate with TensorFlow.js models in a relatively easy way. Holobooth The way the virtual 'booth' works is selecting your avatar ('Dash' or 'Sparky'), selecting your setting (tropical beach, volcanic mountain, outer space, ocean floor) and then begin recording your video. The Holobooth has the ability to map live video of your face onto a 3D model of an avatar as you travel through their virtual (basic) world. If your face expresses surprise, for example, the avatar will mimic it. The virtual booth was created as part of the recent Flutter Forward event held in Nairobi (building on the first version of the Photo Booth app from Google I/O 2021). How to The article covers detecting faces with TensorF...

How to Watch Apple TV on Android TV or Google TV [Quickly] - YTECHB

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Apple TV is a great way to watch your favorite shows and movies and other content with ease on Apple devices. The service has different subscription plans that you can opt for. Apple TV service is available on all Apple devices as well as PC and Android devices. The Android devices also include your Android streaming boxes and your smart TVs powered by Android TV and Google TV. Today, we will be talking about how you can watch Apple TV on your Android TV. The Apple TV app is free to download and install on your Android TVs. However, in order to view content, you would have to pick up a subscription plan. The only problem with this is that you cannot make any purchases on the Apple TV app for Android and Google TV In this case, you will have to first download the Apple TV app on your mobile device and sign up with your Apple ID and then choose a plan. You can also sign up for an account on Apple TV using your PC and subscribe to a plan right away. Once you have done all of th...

Randonauting Promised Adventure. It Led to Dumpsters - WIRED

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There is a garbage truck parked on top of the meaning of life. I have come to a set of coordinates randomly generated by the app Randonautica, a self-professed "tool created to enhance the human experience" by allowing you to set an "intention" before leading you to a supposedly relevant destination. Intentions can be anything from "a dog" to "the divine." Results range from meaningful graffiti to mysterious doorways to, yes, literal dogs. My intention was "meaning," and as the garbage truck flashes its lights and pulls away, I am excited to see that something is glimmering on the ground. It's small and it's shiny and it's making me quicken my pace. It's the discarded wrappings of a microwavable tuna lunch. You likely first heard of Randounatica in July 2020, when it was labeled "the app of the summer" by The Atlantic after global lockdowns prompted widespread interest in the six-month-old tool—oh, and after ...

First Elliptic Labs Launch with Vivo – a Leading Smartphone ... - Business Wire

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50th Anniversary Of The Cellular Phone Is This Week - KIWARadio.com

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New York, New York — Can anyone imagine a time when cellular phones didn't exist? The idea of a cellular phone is only 50 years old. 1973 is the year the first portable cellular phone was invented by Motorola. On April 3, 1973, the very first cellular phone call was made by Martin Cooper, who was a Motorola engineer. He used the DynaTAC 8000X to make the call. At the time this phone cost 3,995 dollars, which would be about 10,000 dollars today. In 1990, around 11 million people had cellular phones. This was the beginning of the cellular revolution. By 2020, the number of cellular phone users went up to 2.5 billion. In 1985, the first Siemens mobile phone was the Siemens Mobiltelfon C1. This phone was bulky and in the form of a suitcase. After this phone, mobile companies were determined to make cellular phones more compact. In 1987, the first Nokia cellular phone came out. It was the Mobira Cityman 900. With the battery in it, this phone weighed 28oz, which is just shy of t...

Loudoun Chamber Honors Lifesaving Heroes | News | loudounnow ... - Loudoun Now

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Old Samsung phones still worth buying in 2023 - Android Authority

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Eric Zeman / Android Authority When you think of Android OEMs, there's a good chance that Samsung would be near the top of that mental list. The Korean firm has made some of the best Android phones, with the latest Galaxy S23 series setting the benchmark for others to follow. But what if you don't have the capital to purchase the latest flagships but want a device that'll still provide near-flagship caliber performance? Let's turn back the clock and look at some old Samsung phones still worth their salt and your cash. Why you should consider an old Samsung phone We understand the allure of buying the latest flagship phones. You may be a power user craving the latest chipsets, camera hardware, and software support or simply want the latest and greatest available. However, buying the newest device available doesn't always make sense financially. The Galaxy S23 series starts at a lofty $799 and runs up to $1,199 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. You'll need much more t...

6 Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans of 2023 - Money

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Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad. Ad Nowadays, it's practically impossible to avoid a cell phone plan. But that doesn't mean you're limited to expensive contracts with major carriers. There are plenty of cheap cell phone plans available to keep you connected without overpaying. Whether you're looking for unlimited data, overseas calling or an affordable plan for talk and text, you have options. This guide will walk you through six low-cost plans on the market today. Keep reading for tips on how cheap cell phone plans work and how to find the best company for you. Our Top Picks for the Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad. Ad The 6 Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans Reviews Most cheap cell phone providers are known as mobile virtual network opera...