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New LIVE FACE app live captures facial performances via #iPhoneX to create 2D facial animations.

With the iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera, and the LIVE FACE app for CrazyTalk Animator 3, users can instantly capture facial performances to animate illustrative or photo characters to produce fast cartoon animations, also for broadcast shows on TV, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook or any other live service.

iPhone X’s exclusive face tracking power was only known for usage with Animojis in Facetime, but now Reallusion’s LIVE FACE app unlocks its full potential by live data streaming facial mocap data to any desktop client.

 

The new LIVE FACE app live captures facial performances via an iPhone X to create 2D facial animations with CrazyTalk Animator 3 (CTA 3) on a Mac or PC, turning an iPhone X into a powerful production tool that anyone can use.

 

With the iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera, and the LIVE FACE app for CrazyTalk Animator 3, users can instantly capture facial performances to animate illustrative or photo characters to produce fast cartoon animations, also for broadcast shows on TV, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook or any other live service.

 

“LIVE FACE by Reallusion made my jaw drop, both literally and figuratively when I used it. LIVE FACE is the game changer I’ve been waiting for to execute funny, quick animations utilizing the iPhone X for live TV.”

Jesse Griffith – Chief Animator, Jimmy Kimmel Live  
“Thousands of dollars of cumbersome equipment and connections are being whittled down into an app that students can easily use on an iPhone X they already have, on or off campus. Not only does LIVE FACE simplify the entire educational process, but it looks to bridge the significant gap that students face once they graduate and try to incorporate technology into their own pipelines.”  
John Blalock, Digital Applications Supervisor, Chapman University

LIVE FACE features..

LIVE FACE for iPhone X can track up to 57 face signals through Wi-Fi, to drive character facial expressions including; head angle, brows, eyeball rotation, as well as controlling talking mouth shapes.

Customise sprite-based expressions

Import custom facial animation sprites, or convert expression sets directly from Photoshop layers. You can further add different levels of Free Form Deformations (FFD) to smoothly alter each facial feature.

Flexible capture from different angles.

No matter where you place your iPhone, the unique Zero Pose design will quickly recalibrate the angle offset of your face, and accurately standardize the facial tracking in one-click.

Supports various face profiles

CrazyTalk Animator 3 will automatically choose the appropriate face profile, for front-facing or angled-facing characters. Mocap facial profiles provide optimized facial mocap for both sprite-based and image-based characters.

All users can now download the extended trial version of CTA 3.3 pipeline version ($299 value ) for free until July 31st, 2018.

CrazyTalk Animator 3

https://www.reallusion.com/event/CTA3Ppl/redeem.html

Version: 3.3  –  Platform: Mac / Windows – Trial Duration: To 31st of July, 2018

LIVE FACE Motion Capture App for iPhone X

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-face/id1357551209?ls=1&mt=8

Version: 1.0  – Platform: iOS  –  Limitation: iPhone X only

 

The Apple iPhone 7 goes PRODUCT RED to support Aids. #HIV #Aids #Apple

You can order the new variant from 15:01 on 24.03 starting at €889.00

If you are fed up with the traditional colourways these might be for you but they do come at a price.. Also it launches the same time around the world which will suit potential Irish buyers better at a 3 PM check in rather than midnight.. Apple state

A portion of the proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.

 

Every purchase contributes to the Global Fund to support HIV/AIDS programmes and help deliver an AIDS-free generation.

 

 

Apple have come under fire though on some boards with the money they already make per iPhone and this one comes in more expensive than the default models which again some users have said get a dbrand skin for example or a case. However there is a good cause behind it and if you dont mind shedding the extra cash well it might just be up your street… The 128GB and 256GB are only available in this colour so it will not be cheap regardless. I would also like to know how much ” A PORTION” actually is too..

 

Buy HERE 

 

Apple joined the Olympics celebration with Special Watch Bands to show some country love. #Applewatch #Smartwatch #iOS

As one of the major sports events, Olympics are something that a lot of companies use to promote their brand.

We have seen this with the Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition, but this time is Apple the one with Special Editions.

The Apple Watch bands have always been something people use to stand out, and this time that will be even more important if you’re going to Rio during the event.

Great Britain

As you can see, Apple is offering Limited Edition bands with your country national flag all over to show your support.

Take a look at this tweet from the American Sprinter Trayvon Bromell

http://twitter.com/TrayvonBromell/status/756207156588720134/photo/1

Bands will have fourteen (14) different flags to choose from.

Unfortunately, not everything is good news, there’s a catch on this.

This bands are only sold in Brazil, in Barra da Tijuca VillageMall to be precise. Priced at BRL 329 ($100 or €91)

What do you think about this? Would you pick one up if you can? Or are you going to travel to get this possible really limited edition bands?

Let us know in the comment section below.

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Apple has its own #VR headset now on the App Store By @VicenteA_George #iPhone #Apple

Every day more and more companies are joining the VR wagon, but some of the most promising ones like Oculus are too expensive, some others just go an choose the Google cardboard which is way cheaper.

But today we have just discovered that now Apple has its own VR headset, the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter pack (hope the name changes )

Putting the name aside, this is and actual step into the right direction from the fruit company.

This headset was created following the same principles as he Google cardboard, using your iPhone’s screen, you’ll get two split images that when seen through the cristal on the device will simulated the 3D impression on your brain.

Unlike the former, this model is made of plastic, but with a strong resembles of those little toys we use to have when kids, the ones that came with a reel of different images. It even comes with a lever to control your phone.

Well, actually is practically the same as this device works with the same kind of mechanism, the app to control everything on your phone is totally free on the store, but its just a sneak peak of the entire content, such as Space and NATGEO wildlife and destinations.

Something that we did see coming, was a way to charge more for something that should have come ready, in order to unlock the full VR experience, customers will have to buy a separate reel that will free the true power of the app.

And although the device is compatible with iPhone 5 and up running iOS 8.1 or later, there’s a warning saying iPhones 5 and 5c may have issues as the app is not totally optimized.

The View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack it in pre-order stage at $29.95

And you can have yours HERE

Stay tuned for more info

 

 

Apple begins a voluntary AC Wall Plug Adapter Exchange Program #iPlug

Not the first time we have seen this happen as it happened with Microsoft not so long ago Apple now fall victim to an exchange programme but it has to be said like Microsoft its good to see them proactive here. So Apple will replace any damaged good for free which is only right. Apple sent out a simple statement to check if you fall victim to any mentioned below..

Customer safety is always Apple’s top priority, and we have voluntarily decided to exchange affected wall plug adapters with a new, redesigned adapter, free of charge. We encourage customers to exchange any affected parts using the process below.

Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the two prong Apple AC wall plug adapters designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These wall plug adapters shipped from 2003 to 2015 with Mac and certain iOS devices, and were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.

 

Identifying your wall plug adapter

Compare your adapter to the images below. An affected wall plug adapter has 4 or 5 characters or no characters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a 3-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, KOR, AUS, ARG or BRA).

 

Please choose one of the following options below. We will need to verify your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod serial number as part of the exchange process so please find your serial number in advance. Finding your device serial number is easy.

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Meet the @TAGHeuer Connected #Smartwatch By @VicenteA_George #Android #ConnectedToEternity

This is not the first time we told you about this, back in February we first hear the rumors of a TAG Heuer Smartwatch

But this week that has become reality with the new TAG Heuer Connected

Imagining all the expertise and vision of one of the best watch manufacturer in the form of an smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty, As reported by James Hampton-Smith of SpotTheWatch, “many prestigious watch brands today are honing into the needs of the modern-day luxury watch collector.”

As we were expecting, it resembles the traditional Carrera timepieces, the Connected being made out of Titanium Grade 2 is to the ignorant eye a normal and beautiful watch.

Take a look

Sporting a 1.5-inch Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal circular touchscreen display with 360 x 360 pixels (240 ppi). Powered by a dual-core 1.6 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device is totally cover by today standards.

All this backed up by a 410 mAh battery which (according to TAG Heuer), should provide “minimum 25 hours of battery life, based on typical usage.”

The TAG Heuer Connected is also IP67 certified, is you’re familiar with the Xperia Line from Sony you know this means dust and water proof.

The watch can be paired to handsets running Android 4.3 or later and iOS 8.2 or later thanks to a proprietary app

This is practically everything we’ve been waiting on a Smartwatch, but comes with a cost, and what a cost! The smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty.

The TAG Heuer Connected can be yours for just $1,500, easy right?

If you really wanna have the “Vertu” of the Smartwatch world you can order one HERE

What do you think of think? Is it really worthy to spend an small fortune to get something not so different in specs of what we already have? OR having 150 years of experience backing the watch makes you have a second thought?

Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Latest Pebble Time Round to be Fully available on November 8th By @VicenteA_George #Smartwatch #Pebble

If you’re one of those smartwatch fans now you’ll have the latest iteration of the Pebble Time, We already told you about this beauty before HERE

The Time Round was announced now is going to be Fully available since this November 8th in the US

To recap a little

The Time Round is said to be the world’s lightest and thinnest smartwatch, with 7.5 mm thin and just 28 grams of weight is hard to argue.

The new Pebble will carry a rounded screen, an always on “E-paper” display with LED back light and battery life up to 2 days with quick charging.

The device feature a Splash resistant body which means it can handle some rain but that’s all, activity tracker, access to Pebble app store and more.

With this model you will be able to choose from a wide range of band sizes from 20mm to 14mm that fits you best. Also in a variety of colors: Black, Silver, or a special-edition “Rose Gold” exclusively for the 14mm band size.

You can really make it your own with watchfaces and a selection of quick-change bands in genuine leather or stainless steel.

The watch is simple beautiful, but don’t take my word, take a look yourself:

The Time Round will be available Best Buy and Target stores in the US (If you’re there you can see it personally) an online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com and Pebble.com.

The new kid on the block is compatible with Android devices running 4.3 or later and iPhone running iOS 8 or later.

With a price tag of $249.99 you can Pre-order yours if you want HERE

Are you a “Pebbler”? Let us know in the comments below.

Use 1 number across all your devices with AT&T #NumberSync By @VicenteA_George #AT&T #Carrier

One usual complaint from people who own more than one mobile device is that normally they need to carry two cell phone numbers.

Something that all of us dream in the ability to have the same number across multiple device’s , why? Well, maybe we use a Samsung for work because of the OS but we prefer to shoot photos with our Lumia phones for example.

Now that could actually be possible thanks to the folks at AT&T and their new feature NumberSync a new service that aims to share ONE Phone Number and Data Plan across all your mobile devices.

Using their wireless network alongside the pre-existing methods for sharing data plans across devices, AT&T will enable you “basic phone” functions to all your other accessories like tablets or 2-in-1‘s

And it doesn’t need to be connected through Bluetooth or anything you don’t even need to carry your phone, (it doesn’t even have to be turned on!!)

This feature is not manufacturer nor OS restricted they only need to “enable” this ability on the devices in order to work.

Something that happens a lot is forgetting our phones everywhere, now imagine you’re running out of home with your bag and in the middle of the road realize you left your phone out and you need to do and important call, this feature will let you use your tablet (assuming you have one on your bag) to make the call and even send and received messages. Cool isn’t it?

In case you’re wondering about prices, NumberSync will be completely free (the feature, you’ll need to pay you mobile plan).

According to AT&T the first compatible device will be available “Soon” with more coming over the holidays season. They plan to make this feature “the norm” to future connected devices.

What do you think of this? Do you like the idea of using your same phone number on all your gadgets?

Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: AT&T

Beat Air Pollution with Plume Air Report by @VicenteA_George #Weather #Android #iOS

Something that we tend to forget is the fact we mostly live at really contaminated orb, the pollution created by industries and cars could make us sick really easy, the same or more with our children.

But that’s about to change thanks to Plume Air Report a weather app that tells you if is safe going for a walk down the park with the kids.

Plume Labs, the master mind behind this has developed an app that cares about your health without being to complicated.

The app uses the already existing pollution monitoring stations to give you real time information about the air condition, taking in consideration the following menace:

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Ozone (O3)  

Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)


The app offers forecasting for the next 24h and works in 150 going from ABERDEEN to ZURICH through to whole alphabet.

Within some of those countries you’ll also have a pollution alert for the next 24hrs

You can even use your Apple Watch to receive live notifications

The App is free to download on Android and IOS

Take a better look here

Do you think is worth the try to keep safe your lungs? Let us know in the comments section if you’re going to give it a try

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