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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROMGOOGLE I/O Better privacy controls, including the option to automatically delete
Google has unveiled some of its latest hardware and software offerings at its annual developer conference. Here’s our rundown of what was on show: A more affordable version of its
web and app data after three or 18 months, with the option to delete location history coming next month. Also, an incognito mode in maps and search, so you can start a private session without fear of being tracked. background and white text – said to be easier on the eyes and battery life – is available in the next OS. Google is also adding features to help people use phones more mindfully as part of its digital well- being push launched last year.
flagship smartphone. The Pixel 3a is half the price of its fancier forebears at $399 and comes with the same primary camera, but with stripped down internals. upgrade. The AI has shrunk down, meaning it is much quicker at understanding and responding to queries. It also includes new features, such as live captioning for web or home videos and podcasts.
A new dark mode, with black
Google Assistant gets an
Nanocosmos and Videon have partnered to provide a low latency livestreaming workflow based on Videon’s edge compute encoder technology and Nanocosmos’ low latency nanoStream Cloud. The nanoStream Cloud contains Nanocosmos’ H5Live technology, which enables plug-in-free delivery and playback on any device and HTML5 browser. Videon’s edge computing platform moves computer and time- exhaustive cloud processes to the edge rather than the cloud. Combined, these technologies will deliver one second end-to-end latency and two-way active engagement to support a range of interactive applications, such as auctions, sports and other live events. Nanocosmos and Videon have further heightened the integration between these technologies, with nanoStream Cloud and H5Live now accepting encoded video from Videon’s LOW LATENCY STREAMING FROM NANOCOSMOS AND VIDEON
HTC BLOCKCHAIN PHONE
HTC is doubling down on its blockchain mobile idea with the Exodus 1s, a cheaper version of the Exodus flagship that launched last year. Details surrounding exact pricing haven’t been announced yet. Instead, the Taiwanese company is calling it “a more value-orientated version” of the original. HTC is also keeping quiet
about the actions it is taking to reduce cost. The basic specifications, including processor, display and camera set-up are all a mystery for now. One thing we do know: the mobile will run as a full node. This means the device will validate and relay bitcoin transactions and help keep the blockchain network running.
This functionality will also be released on the Exodus 1, but it will need to be stored on a separate SD card. Exodus 1s won’t be able to mine any cryptocurrency itself, but HTC hopes the new phone will appeal to those who are curious about cryptocurrency and want to support public blockchains.
edge compute encoders, which supports HDMI and SDI inputs.
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