Are Razer Anzu's smartglasses worth it? |
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May the 4th be with you! In honor of Star Wars Day, we've got a whopper of a story for you about how one of the franchise's behind-the-scenes visual effects workers wound up playing a Jedi in the movies. Outside of Star Wars, we've also got a review of Razer's much-hyped Anzu smartglasses, and some footage of a drone that gets swallowed up by a tornado. Enjoy! |
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The Star Wars saga has taught us that the path to becoming a Jedi is a long and difficult road, demanding a lifetime of commitment, sacrifice, and study to earn the title of Jedi Master.
For Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Matt Sloan, however, the process of becoming a Jedi was quite a bit easier than that — in fact, all he had to do was ask.
"It's been fun watching his career flourish," said Sloan of Plo Koon, the Jedi Master he played in both 2002's Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones and 2005's Episode III — Revenge of the Sith.
The role is the one and only acting credit on Sloan's professional résumé, and a blurry screen-captured image of the character serves as the his profile picture on industry site IMDb.com. That being the case, it seemed important — to Star Wars fans, at least — to get the story behind his link to George Lucas' sci-fi saga. |
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The Razer Anzu audio smartglasses aren't really made to be worn outside -- but somehow, that works to their advantage. Razer actually suggests that you wear them inside, which means that the geeky looks don't really matter and functionality takes center stage.
So why exactly are these smartglasses are better-suited for indoor use? There are three main reasons: - The clear lenses filter out blue light by 35%, making them better for eyes that stare at screens.
- The Bluetooth audio has a low latency setting making them good for games.
- The speakers leak sound and have no isolation at all, making them a privacy nightmare and annoying to all around you.
These attributes make the Anzu far less desirable as a regular, everyday tech accessory that you might wear wherever you go -- but they're ideal for those of us who spend a lot of time on a computer at home. |
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Experienced storm chaser Brian Emfinger had a close shave with a raging tornado a couple of days ago, but his drone wasn't so lucky.
Eager to capture some dramatic footage of the extreme weather event, Emfinger sent his DJI Mavic 2 Pro right toward the action while being sure to keep a (fairly) safe distance himself.
The incredible footage shows the tornado's awesome power as it barreled across land near Yazoo City, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 2, battering a forest and sending debris skyward. While he managed to capture nearly eight minutes of astonishing material, the power of the storm eventually proved too much for the little flying machine, causing it to … well … we can only imagine what finally became of it. |
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TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNIQUES |
If you've downloaded any apps on your iOS device recently, then chances are it features in-app purchases, especially if it's a game. What was once a rarity has turned into the norm, and apps are now full of opportunities to buy virtual goods that don't exist outside of the game. From gems and extra lives to costumes and ammunition, if there is a way to charge money for it, a developer has probably done so.
While most adults can (sometimes) resist the temptation, some kids can't. With your credit card now an integral part of iOS thanks to the wonder of Apple Pay, it's all too easy for someone to spend money just to get a little further in a game. A great deal of money, as it happens. There are well-documented cases of little ones innocently spending thousands of dollars on in-app purchases, and no one wants that. Not even to unlock every world in Super Mario Run. Luckily, there is a way to curb in-app purchases entirely, and we're going to show you how. |
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