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After seemingly eons away from the single-player space, the Star Wars universe is back with vengeance, and this time they’ve brought along some new friends to join in the adventure. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is finally upon us and it’s ready to stop the jaded masses dead in their tracks. It’s as if millions of fans cried out in skeptical fear, then were suddenly silenced. It's important to note that a lot of these problems did not occur on Xbox One X.There’s been a great disturbance in the Force. Another time, my game crashed to the PS4 home screen.ĭo I feel like any of these made it unplayable for me? No. One time on Dathomir, a Nightbrother even T-posed its way out of frame and into the middle of the screen before taking an offensive stance. As for the texture pop-in, that was a prevalent issue throughout the entire game. The freezing tended to happen more often on Kashyyyk, and it only appeared to occur when the game would auto-save. We both encountered frame rate drops but I saw significantly more freezes and texture pop-in, both during gameplay and cutscenes. I played on PlayStation 4 Pro while my fellow Windows Central colleague Asher Madan played on Xbox One X. The planets that are there are meticulously detailed with multiple areas to explore and secrets to uncover. I think that's just a testament to how well Respawn crafted the planets. I'm still holding out hope for DLC on a new planet. I think another one or two would have hit the sweet spot for me, but beggers can't be choosers. As it stands the only ones that are fully explorable are Bogano, Dathomir, Zeffo, and Kashyyyk. There's such diversity in their environments, and this can effect how you approach exploration.įor as amazing as the maps are, I would have liked to see more planets. Each has its own unique flora and fauna, and Kashyyyk is especially beautiful. Respawn designed iconic Star Wars locales along with entirely new ones made just for the game. To further heighten the comparisons to Tomb Raider, several of these puzzles are even in locations called tombs. ![]() ![]() This made its grand puzzles all the more satisfying to complete. They're still not perfect, and I found myself missing more jumps than I should have, but it felt much better than before. The timing issues I mentioned in my preview when it came to jumps and platforming seem to have been rectified to an extent. Because the difficulty can be changed at any time, you can bump it down to Padawan during a particularly hard boss fight and then adjust it back to Jedi Knight, or vice versa if you want boss battles to be difficult. I know games like this can turn people off people they're intimidating and not accessible to people of all skill levels. If the combat gets too frustrating or not challenging enough, you can change the difficulty options at any time between Padawan, Jedi Knight, Jedi Master, and Jedi Grandmaster. And yet it doesn't feel like Respawn "weakened" a Jedi, so to speak.Įverything about the combat feels tactical and purposeful. ![]() You're not overpowered even regular Stormtroopers pose a threat in small groups. Everything about the combat feels tactical and purposeful. You can't get away with just going on the offensive. It's certainly easier and more forgiving, but if you play on normal, the combat requires precise timing, parries, blocks, and dodges. It does feel as if a souls-like and Star Wars made a baby. As old as it gets to compare this to Sekiro or Dark Souls, the comparisons are appropriate. This is largely due to a slight lag on the screen input. We also noted that the particular design of the Oasis makes it great to hold in one hand and that a case works better if you want to hold it like a book, with two hands.Ĭompared to the Paperwhite, we thought that the metal casing of the Oasis was more unwelcoming, though we prefer the use of physical buttons over tapping the screen, as you need to on the Paperwhite. It comes with two page-turning buttons on the side, which our reviewer noted were responsive and clicky. The newest Kindle Oasis kept the wedged design, with the same thin body and a display that sits further to one side. it was last updated in 2019.īefore we get into the specs, it’s clear that the Paperwhite e-reader is the cheaper option and we’d say it is much better value. You can’t sideload audiobooks on either model, but if you intend on listening to audiobooks, 32GB will be enough.The Kindle Oasis is the most expensive reader Amazon sells, meaning that it starts off at £229.99 with no ads. The Signature Edition is better for people who have their own extensive selection, the added storage is great for comics, books, manga, and PDF files. This model is also great for people who just read casually and buy all of their books from Amazon, or only sideload in the odd book. ![]() What new Kindle is right for you? You can go with the 11th Generation Paperwhite with 8 GB if you intend on just reading ebooks and don’t really care about audiobooks or the ambient light sensor. If you listen to audiobooks regularly, or can foresee yourself using the e-reader, more then your phone, the Signature Edition makes more sense, since you can fit more content on it. I have it setup to connect to my Sonos Arc and when audiobooks play, it is outputted through my sound bar, sub and surround sound speakers, so it all sounds really good. It is on this player where you can connect up wireless headphones or an external speaker. You listen to them with a dedicated audiobook player, that has numerous options for playback speed, jumping ahead by 15 seconds or backwards. Both devices are using Bluetooth 5.0, and there is an audiobook tab on the Kindle Store. They also both have a USB-C port, which is useful for people who just want to use one cable for our their devices.Īudiobooks are a big draw on the Kindle, provided you live in supported countries where it is available. The Signature has the advantage of being able to charge on wireless QI charging pads or the dock Amazon sells. They are both powered by a 1700 mAh battery, which should provide about a months worth of usage, before you need to recharge. The Paperwhite has 5.6 GB and the Sig has 28, this is because the operating system takes up room, in addition to all of the other programs such as X-Ray, Word Wise, Goodreads and others. When you power them on for the first time, you actually have way less storage available. Underneath the hood is an MT8113 SOC 1 GHZ processor, 512MB of RAM and 8 GB of storage for the Paperwhite and 32GB of internal storage on the Signature Edition. The Signature Edition has the added benefit of an ambient light sensor on the side of the screen, it will automatically adjust the illumination based on the environment. It absolutely trumps the Oasis or Voyage. The light distribution is even, and this is the best lighting system ever made by Amazon. This gives users the ability to mix and match the different lights, for a warm candlelight effect. There are now 17 white and amber LED lights, instead of just 4 white LED lights. If you have the previous generation Paperwhite, the lighting system has undergone a total revision. ![]() ![]() Regal virtually eliminates the need for a full refresh, giving the viewer smoother viewing transitions. There is support for E INK Regal technology for image updates. There are some tremendous benefits of the new Carta display panels, such as a 20% increase in performance and this directly allowed Amazon to create the new animated page turn system. One of the nice things about body, is that the bezels have been slimmed on each side and the top of the device. The screens are completely flush with the bezel and protected by a layer of glass. They have a 6.8 inch E INK Carta 1200 touchscreen display with a resolution of 1236 by 1648 and 300 PPI. What type of value are you getting?īoth of the new Kindles look the exact same, in terms of design and screen size. Pricing for many people is critical, the Paperwhite retails for $139.99 USD and the Signature is $189.99 USD. There are a few subtle differences between the two models, and it could be the deciding factor on what one might be good for you. Amazon released two new e-readers this year and both of them are in the Paperwhite series. ![]() – Prepare presets for Color representation (Standard color, Memory color, Portrait color, Film color) With “SILKYPIX RAW Bridge” available only on SILKYPIX Pro, JPEGs and TIFFs are expanded to 16 bits, so even JPEG and TIFF images can be adjusted to a high degree of image quality with less image degradation. Parameters are very useful functions, and you can easily create pictures from the same image by applying them to other photographs. In addition, you can save your adjusted parameters as a taste. Just by choosing a taste such as “Landscape” or “ Portrait” you can make a finished photograph easily that fits your image. SILKYPIX Pro has 10 types of maker tastes installed which can take on various shooting scenes in advance. What is more, a variety of fine adjustment functions such as Fine color controller which can be used to adjust each specific color and Highlight controller which restores colors in highlighted parts as well as recover gradation are available. The Partial correction function is included to adjust saturation and brightness of specified areas. Furthermore, fine tuning adjustments for each item can be minutely performed with the “Slider” control.Ī Variety of Functions to Recreate the Photographer’s Images In addition, anyone can easily perform high-quality adjustments because basic adjustments are arranged in order from the top of the control panel. SILKYPIX Portable allows you to make adjustments such as exposure (brightness), white balance (shading), tone (light and dark sharpness) while maintaining a high quality of image without deteriorating the image. 4689758), it is possible to combine them without any shift even with hand-held shooting. And, since this function automatically aligns images according to our image coincidence detection technology (patent No. The new SILKYPIX Portable is equipped with the new function for compositing multiple RAWs which allows you to create a view of the world that cannot be represented from a single image. Enables the user a impressive image quality and new expression The wide variety of composition modes can excite your imagination. The blissful time named RAW development for you. SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 10 for Mac.7 new features and workflow innovation. Large volumes of RAW data show high speed.Various noise adjustments such as reducing margins provide regular noise.The best choice item for the image focus area. ![]() Complete and naturalization of photography detailing equipment. ![]() It combines many photos recorded in the same courtyard.It can create long scenes with a long, beautiful view of several photos.High ability to individually adjust the brightness or shade. ![]()
![]() ![]() Kivy participated in Google Summer of Code under the Python Software Foundation. KivyMD, a set of Material Design widgets for Kivy.KivyAuth, social login via Google, Facebook, GitHub and Twitter accounts in Kivy apps.Condiment, preprocessor that includes or removes Python code portion, according to environment variables.OSCPy, a fast and reliable OSC implementation.KivyPie, Raspbian-based distribution running latest Kivy framework on the Raspberry Pi.Kivy Remote Shell, remote SSH+ Python interactive shell application.Kivy SDK Packager, scripts for Kivy SDK generation on Windows, macOS and Linux.They can use a combination of gestures, such as tapping on a button, scrolling a list, or zooming on a map. Kivy Garden, widgets and libraries created and maintained by community. Users interact with mobile apps mainly through touch.KivEnt, entity-based game engine for Kivy.Audiostream, library for direct access to the microphone and speaker.Kivy for iOS, toolchain for building and packaging Kivy applications for iOS.Python for Android, toolchain for building and packaging Python applications for Android.Pyobjus, dynamic access to the Objective-C/ iOS API from Python.PyJNIus, dynamic access to the Java/ Android API from Python.Plyer, platform-independent Python wrapper for platform-dependent APIs.Buildozer, generic Python packager for Android and iOS.#:kivy 1.11.1 : BoxLayout : size : root.size pos : root.pos orientation : "vertical" FileChooserListView : id : filechooser BoxLayout : size_hint_y : None height : 30 Button : text : "Cancel" on_release : root.cancel() Button : text : "Load" on_release : root.load(filechooser.path, lection)Īlternatively, the layout (here, Box Layout) and the buttons can be loaded directly in the main.py file. Here is an example of the Hello world program with just one button: Kivy is an evolution of the PyMT project. an intermediate language (Kv) used to easily design custom widgets.a wide range of widgets that support multitouch. ![]() a graphic library using only OpenGL ES 2, and based on Vertex Buffer Object and shaders.extensive input support for mouse, keyboard, TUIO, and OS-specific multitouch events.The framework contains all the elements for building an application such as: Kivy also supports the Raspberry Pi which was funded through Bountysource. In 2012, Kivy got a $5000 grant from the Python Software Foundation for porting it to Python 3.3. Kivy is the main framework developed by the Kivy organization, alongside Python for Android, Kivy iOS, and several other libraries meant to be used on all platforms. It is distributed under the terms of the MIT License, and can run on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Kivy is a free and open source Python framework for developing mobile apps and other multitouch application software with a natural user interface (NUI). ![]() ![]() The so-called absorbed energy is dissipated in the surface on which the sound waves impinge. To avoid this result, a suitable absorption treatment should be done on the surfaces of the room in order to reduce the reflections (the reverberation). If the room has low sound absorption, the sound pressure levels inside could eventually increase. When a good insulation is reached, a great amount of the incident energy is retained in the emission source room. Intuitively (but not strictly), the heavier the material is, the better insulation performance is expected. The more porous is a material, the less it insulates the more resistance to the flow of air a material presents, the better insulation performance it has. In other words, a good insulating material is bad for acoustic absorption, as a high value of α is related to a low value of τ. The more energy is absorbed, the less energy should be transmitted and vice versa. To achieve the acoustic quality objectives, working harmonically on insulation, absorption, and diffusion of sound is needed. It involves avoiding an undesired level of incidence of external noise and making the internal reverberation characteristics adequate for the desired use. so that a certain location is apt for one use. The acoustic project of enclosures involves the selection of materials to determine the type and quality of walls, surfaces, etc. There are different ways to attack a wide range of cases in order to achieve the desired acoustic quality at the receiver. To know if it is, some objectives and valid criteria must be selected and applied to compare with, in order to answer the question of “acceptable for what” or “for whom”. Noise control does not necessarily imply reduction of noise emissions it refers to making acceptable the sound level in immission (i.e., the signal that reaches the receiver). Noise control refers to a set of methods, techniques, and technologies that allow obtaining acceptable noise levels in a certain place, according to economic and operational considerations. Working together, diffraction and reflection can send sounds to every part of a room.The concepts of acoustic quality and noise control are often closely related. These secondary waves overlap and interfere with each other and the original waves, making the sound less clear. Diffraction uses the edges of a barrier as a secondary sound source that sends waves in a new direction. You hear your friend because of sound diffraction. Instead, it must be going around the corner and out the door. Because you would not hear your friend if the door was closed, sound is not traveling through the wall. Since sound travels in a straight path from its source, how does it get around corners? You already know that if you and your friend are standing on either side of a wall and there is an open door nearby, you will be able to hear what your friend says. How does sound reach every point in the room? The energy lost as heat is too small to be felt, though, it can be detected by scientific instruments. The best absorptive material is full of holes that sound waves can bounce around in and lose energy. By the time the thunder has reached you, all the high pitches are lost and only the low ones can be heard. This is because air absorbs high frequencies more easily than low. When the storm is farther away, you hear a low rumble instead. When you are very close to a storm, you hear thunder as a sharp crack. One example of air absorbing sound waves happens during a thunderstorm. Sound AbsorptionĮverything, even air, absorbs sound. A wave has some of its energy absorbed by the objects it hits. A sound wave will continue to bounce around a room, or reverberate, until it has lost all its energy. The sound you hear ringing in an auditorium after the band has stopped playing is caused by reflection off the walls and other objects. Echoes are the sound of your own voice reflecting back to your ears. Reflection is responsible for many interesting phenomena. No one in the rest of the room will hear anything. If your friend stands at one focus and you stand at the other, his whisper will be heard clearly by you. A whispering gallery is designed as an ellipse. Sound will travel from one focus to the other, no matter where it strikes the wall. If the parabola is closed off by another curved surface, it is called an ellipse. ![]() Many stages are designed as parabolas so the sound will go directly into the audience, instead of bouncing around on stage. When sound reflects off a special curved surface called a parabola, it will bounce out in a straight line no matter where it originally hits. If a program does not execute correctly, programmers may easily find errors in their code by using debugging tools provided by IDEs. ![]() In general, IDEs are quite effective at predicting what you're trying to type next, allowing writing code much faster and easier. There are various amazing features of an IDE, some of which include:īy graphically clarifying the language syntax, an IDE that understands your language's syntax can give visual signals and keywords that are easier to comprehend. An IDE is considerably better at understanding your code than a text editor, therefore, an IDE can help you get a lot more done in a shorter amount of time. In this case the latest usable Thonny version is 4.1.* and you should install it with pip install thonny=4.1.*.An integrated development environment, commonly known as an IDE, is a particular software tool that helps in providing significant software development capabilities to various software programmers. If you are using Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, then you need to use Python 3.8, as later Python versions are not compatible with these Windows versions. In the following I'm assuming that you want to install Thonny on Python 3.8 and Python is installed in the default location. If Thonny complains about a missing vcruntime140.dll, then you could try installing the Visual Studio 2015 runtime libraries: (vc_) Installing Thonny and Python separately ![]() If you have trouble following these recommendations, then check Missing vcruntime140.dll
![]() Made with recycled materials, the mesh upper provides a sleek feel and comfortable fit, while also offering good ventilation for blister prevention. The shoe features a dual-layer foam midsole: One layer provides firm support and the other offers a soft underfoot for comfortable landings and impact protection. New Balance’s Fresh Foam X 880v13 shoe is our top women’s pick because it has firm, energizing cushioning that offers solid arch support and comfort. Key Specs: Arch Support: Neutral | Weight: 10.1 ounces | Drop: 12 millimeters | Cushioning: Moderate | Materials: Mesh and polyester upper, foam midsole, rubber sole However, it’s a versatile option for runners who need a shoe with good arch support and comfort that can go the distance. The Ghost 15 is slightly heavier than its previous model, so dedicated fans may notice a difference. We love that the shoe comes in four different widths, so runners with narrow and wide feet can find the right fit. And the shoe’s durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction and adds to the overall stability. A generously padded collar and tongue enhance comfort and support, without feeling constricting. The breathable upper is made mostly out of recycled polyester, with a comfortable fit and streamlined, stylish design. Its full-length foam cushioning feels soft yet responsive and is durable and supportive enough for runs of all lengths. We also had an RRCA-certified walking and running coach from our Review Board review this story for accuracy and how to find sneakers with the right arch support.Ī great option for runners of all levels, Brooks’ Ghost 15 delivers exceptional support and comfort, which is why we recommend it as our best men’s overall pick. For recommendations and buying tips, we sought expert advice from Reid, John Gardner, NASM-CPT, and Caroline Bell, a running shoe expert for Fleet Feet. To find the best running shoes for arch support, we researched dozens of options from top-selling brands-like New Balance, Hoka, and Brooks-and evaluated them based on support, fit, comfort, cushioning, purpose, breathability, price, and more. Even runners with normal arches can benefit from arch support for improved shock absorption and balance when running. While they don’t need stability shoes, this type of runner should opt for neutral running shoes with supportive cushioning in the arch area. People with high arches are more prone to underpronation, or a rolling motion to the outside edge of the foot during a stride, and may also need some arch support. Stability and motion control shoes with stiff arch support will help prevent excessive motion that can lead to injury. Wearing running shoes with good arch support is especially important for people with flat feet who tend to overpronate. If you experience pain during or after your runs, lack of arch support may be the culprit, and changing to a more supportive shoe may provide some relief. “The arch should feel supportive and there shouldn’t be any strain on the outside of the foot or elsewhere when walking or running in the shoes.” “It’s important to have the right amount of support-too much can be as bad as too little,” Marlene Reid, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist, says. ![]() ![]() By encouraging a natural gait and allowing for smooth heel-to-toe transitions, this type of support can help alleviate or prevent foot fatigue as well as a number of overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and knee or lower back pain. ![]() Running in shoes with arch support helps to counter overpronation and underpronation, or excessive rolling of the foot and ankle as you’re running. The best arch support running shoes will promote proper running form by keeping your feet and body aligned, while also helping to distribute the impact of running. Without the right amount of support, you may experience pain not just in your feet, but also in your knees, hips, or ankles. Wearing running shoes with proper arch support can make the difference between running comfortably and cutting a painful run short. “All they do is make fun of me, that I don't know how to use technology,” she joked. “In 2030, there'll be more people over 60 than under 18,” said Nikki Shults, executive director at Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, adding that she is hopeful the program will ease generational divides.Ī post shared by GBH News participants in the Digital Dividends program at Nuestra Comunidad this fall all had differing reasons for wanting to learn more about technology.įor Andrews, it was her grandchildren that motivated her digital learning journey. “So if we don't give that knowledge to the older community, it really creates a generational gap.” “Technology is something that changes throughout time, like every single day, and it's something that even we have difficulty keeping up with,” said Trevino. ![]() The intergenerational model of pairing college students with older adults also helps foster social connection between younger and older Boston residents, with a goal of increasing empathy between generations. The program just completed its fall session operating out of nine locations, during which they distributed 83 laptops. While the organization, which offers a wide array of intergenerational programs, was able to move its programming online, “There wasn't support in place to help folks who were not already online.”ĭigital Dividends was born out of those pandemic challenges. “It really brought into high belief how profound the digital divide was and is,” said Cynthia Wilkerson, program director of Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly. While efforts have been underway in the city to bridge the digital equity gap in Boston, the pandemic exacerbated existing digital access needs in the city. ![]() The class has helped older adults connect with loved ones over social media and FaceTime, use search engines safely, learn new languages through online applications and, of course, access digital entertainment through apps like Spotify and YouTube. The Digital Dividends course gives older adults access to a full technology kit - including a Chromebook, internet hotspot, chargers, a mouse and a coursework book - and partners them with local college students to support participants in their learning journey.Īnd it’s not just digital journals. This intergenerational tech literacy program is run three times a year by Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly. “I’ve wanted to know how to do this for so long,” she told Trevino. Tip: Make the most of your work or school account: Visit the Google Workspace Learning Center.On a crisp fall day in Roxbury, Lana Andrews sat down in the community room at Nuestra Comunidad for what she calls “computer class.” Beside her, Northeastern student Paula Trevino helped her open a Google Doc to use as a digital journal. Or, your company might turn something off in your work account (like YouTube) that you can still use from your other account. Who is my administrator?Īt a work account, you might be able to do things you can't do in your other Google Account-like schedule a conference room from your Calendar. ![]() For help or questions, contact an administrator. One or more people in your organization-called administrators-can control which Google products you can use, and how they work. You’re signed in with an address like not one that ends with Someone else might manage how things work When using an account through an organization. If you also have another Google Account that you set up just for yourself, you might notice some differences when using each account. This is often called a Google Workspace account. ![]() You might have a Google Account that was set up through your work or school, a club, or maybe family or friends. ![]() Ibis Paint has 312 different brushes for you to choose from, including felt tip and dip pens, airbrushes, flat brushes, fan brushes, stamps, crayons, and pencils. You can still make wonderful art without a payment plan, though. It’s free to use and has subscription options for advanced tools. This program has a strong focus on functionality and a helpful community. Questions and bug reports in reviews will not be responded to, so please contact ibis Paint support.Ibis Paint X is a remarkably simple and powerful digital art studio that offers a variety of features and many brushes to choose from. The collected data is only used for communication with SonarPen, and is never saved nor sent to anywhere. Only when you are using or going to use SonarPen, the app collects audio signal from microphone. * We will add premium features in future, please look out for them. ![]() * After you become a prime member with the 30 days free trial, if you do not cancel your “Prime Membership” at least 24 hours before the last day of the free trial, your “Prime Membership” will be automatically renewed and you will be charged for the automatic renewal. A prime member can use the following features and services You can try it free for the 30 days at the time of the first purchase. In order to use more advanced functions, the following Prime Membership (Monthly plan / Yearly plan) contracts are required.Ī prime member can use the prime features. ![]() If you purchase the Remove Ads Add-on, the ads will not be displayed and there will be no difference from the paid version of ibis Paint. There is no difference in features other than the presence or absence of advertisements for the paid version and the free version. Prime Membership (Monthly plan / Yearly plan) The following purchase plans are available for ibis Paint: A feature for setting layer names to distinguish different layers. Various layer commands such as layer duplication, import from the photo library, horizontal inversion, vertical inversion, layer rotation, layer moving, and zooming in/out. A handy clipping feature for clipping images, etc. Layer parameters that can be set to each layers individually such as layer opacity, alpha blending, adding, subtracting, and multiplying. You can add layers as many as you need with no limit. Quick sliders that allow you to quickly adjust brush thickness and opacity. Various brush parameters such as starting/ending thickness, starting/ending opacity, and initial/final brush angle. Over 15000 kinds of brushes including dip pens, felt tip pens, digital pens, air brushes, fan brushes, flat brushes, pencils, oil brushes, charcoal brushes, crayons and stamps. Ibis Paint has high functionality as a drawing app along with features of sharing drawing processes with other users. SNS feature where you can learn drawing techniques from other users' drawing process videos. Recording your drawing process as a video. Smooth and comfortable drawing experience realized by OpenGL technology. A Highly functional and professional features surpassing that of desktop drawing apps. Many tutorial videos on ibis Paint are uploaded to our YouTube channel. Ibis Paint X is a popular and versatile drawing app downloaded more than 280 million times in total as a series, which provides over 15000 brushes, over 15000 materials, over 1000 fonts, 80 filters, 46 screentones, 27 blending modes, recording drawing processes, stroke stabilization feature, various ruler features such as radial line rulers or symmetry rulers, and clipping mask features. |
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