On December 22th 2016, Avid announced the released of Pro Tools 12.7. The new update comes hot on the heels of the release of Pro Tools 12.6, which was released in September 2016. It now comes fully cloud enabled to allow creators to collaborate via the internet. There are also added features such as Soundbase, and Avid has included a 2GB sound library from Loop Masters. Pro Tools 12.7 also includes access to new plug-ins like Ibanez Tube Screamer and Leslie cab emulator.
Soundbase is a new feature in Pro Tools 12.7 that allows creators to use a search pane to search browse, and audition loops, samples and sound effects from any sound library. With Soundbase, creators can search the 2GB Loop Masters sound library, which features newly curated content from the industry's leading producers and sound designers. All sounds can be easily referenced and previewed in tempo with their current projects.
There's also Revision History. This feature allows creators to manages multiple versions of projects, backups, media and meta data. As per usual, all of the new features can be obtained with the purchase of a new annual upgrade plan for $99. Pro Tools users can keep their plug-ins current with the purchase of a plug-in and support plan that is also $99. A monthly subscription cost only $24, and if you haven't yet tried Pro Tools, visit Avid for a free 30 day trial.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
New Release!
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Microsoft To Add Cortana To Connected Devices
On December 12th 2016, at its WinHEC conference in ShenZhen, China, Microsoft announced that it intends to use Windows 10 to add Cortana to all devices that connect to the internet. The idea is to allow developers to add Cortana to devices such as refrigerators, toasters, robots, doorbells, and thermostats, etc, as long as these devices have a screen or visual display. The devices will use, "Wake on Voice from Modern Standby," and "Far-Field Voice," support to make this possible.
The, "Wake on Voice from Modern Standby, " command is what allows Cortana to turn on computers from off to a fully powered state. This is made possible through the use of Windows 10's "Modern Standby," Power management Support. The "Far-Field Voice," technology will give Cortana the ability to work in rooms where there is ambient noise, and will work at a distance of up to 13 feet away.
Microsoft expects to release its Windows IoT (Internet of Things) Core, as a part of its Windows 10 Creators Update, in the spring of 2017. Devices equipped with the new technology should arrive by late 2017.
The, "Wake on Voice from Modern Standby, " command is what allows Cortana to turn on computers from off to a fully powered state. This is made possible through the use of Windows 10's "Modern Standby," Power management Support. The "Far-Field Voice," technology will give Cortana the ability to work in rooms where there is ambient noise, and will work at a distance of up to 13 feet away.
Microsoft expects to release its Windows IoT (Internet of Things) Core, as a part of its Windows 10 Creators Update, in the spring of 2017. Devices equipped with the new technology should arrive by late 2017.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Amazon Introduces Amazon Go
On December 5th 2016, Amazon opened a brick and mortar grocery store in Seattle called, Amazon Go. Amazon Go is an 1,800 square foot store whose main features are the absence of long lines, cash registers, or self checkout machines. Amazon is testing the feasibility of allowing shoppers to grab the items that they want and just leave. The purchased items are later charged to the shoppers Amazon accounts.
The Amazon Go concept uses computer vision and sensors to determine what items shoppers are taking from the shelves. Shoppers start the experience by scanning an app as they enter the store. Shopping is done normally, while cameras monitor every move. Items placed into shopper's carts are scanned and identified by sensors that run throughout the store. When shoppers are finished, they pass through senors that scan their purchases as they leave.
Amazon is calling Amazon Go, the "Just Walk Out," shopping experience. The Amazon Go store not only offers grocery items such as bread, milk, etc, but the store also offers ready to eat meals that are prepared by on site chefs as well as from local kitchens and bakeries. While the store offers its Amazon Prime members a new shopping experience, there are no special privileges for members as of yet. If the test is successful, Amazon plans to open 20 such stores, with as many as another 2,000 stores planned for the future.
The Amazon Go concept uses computer vision and sensors to determine what items shoppers are taking from the shelves. Shoppers start the experience by scanning an app as they enter the store. Shopping is done normally, while cameras monitor every move. Items placed into shopper's carts are scanned and identified by sensors that run throughout the store. When shoppers are finished, they pass through senors that scan their purchases as they leave.
Amazon is calling Amazon Go, the "Just Walk Out," shopping experience. The Amazon Go store not only offers grocery items such as bread, milk, etc, but the store also offers ready to eat meals that are prepared by on site chefs as well as from local kitchens and bakeries. While the store offers its Amazon Prime members a new shopping experience, there are no special privileges for members as of yet. If the test is successful, Amazon plans to open 20 such stores, with as many as another 2,000 stores planned for the future.
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