Penn State linemen Anthony Donkoh, Alonzo Ford Jr. suffer significant injuriesFazlur Rehman ‘advised bed rest ‘amid health concernsThe DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has a reliable 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures stabilized 4K footage. It's compact, has a built-in gimbal, and is very easy to use. The control pad can be wonky, and low-light performance takes a hit. I didn't expect a pocket camera to be one of my favorite tech gadgets of this year -- not when smartphone cameras have gotten so good -- but the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 managed to change that. I've seen the Pocket 3 takeover firsthand, witnessing other tech journalists slowly replacing their heavier, bulkier, and more complicated DSLRs and smartphones with the flip-out camera. My default shooter, a Sony A7S III with a GM 16-35mm lens, weighs almost three pounds, so I get it. Also: The most versatile camera I've tested costs $499 and is not from Sony or Canon But there's more than meets the eye with the Pocket 3; its portability and convenience will draw you in, but its extensive shooting modes and recording tools will make you come back for more. I've been testing the Pocket 3 for about two months now, and here's what you should know about the hottest camera in tech. DJI Osmo Pocket 3 The handheld camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K 120fps recording, a rotatable screen, and more. While this is the third iteration of the DJI Pocket, the company has upgraded the device in almost every way, from the larger two-inch display that can flip from vertical (portrait) video recording to horizontal (landscape) to the larger, more capable one-inch CMOS sensor. Altogether, you're getting a very capable camera that will fit in most pants pockets, shoulder bags, and backpacks. That flip-out display is one of the Pocket 3's best features, as it lets you quickly turn on the camera (when you flick it out) and record in your desired orientation. In this day and age, the ability to shoot both vertical and horizontal videos is essential, whether you're casually grabbing a clip for social media or posting on TikTok and YouTube as a content creator. Also: The best vlogging cameras of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed There will be occasions when you're shooting at a lower or higher angle and won't be able to use the viewfinder as effectively, but I generally found the two-inch touchscreen panel reliable enough to frame subjects. Like with most other cameras, you can always pair the Pocket 3 to your phone for a larger review screen. Navigating the settings is a simple system of swipes, taps, and long presses. If you've used an action camera before, the user interface will be very familiar, from basic recording functions like adjusting zoom and video format to more professional modifications like turning on D-Log M, should you want to further modify colors and contrast levels or better match your footage with a second camera. One advantage of using the Pocket 3 over the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max , for example, is its three-axis gimbal mechanical stabilization. Compared to the smaller optical image stabilizers found in smartphone cameras, which are often paired with some level of artificial electronic stabilization, there are noticeably fewer jitters and shakiness when recording with the Pocket 3. Since the camera is held up by a rotating gimbal, you can swivel it side-to-side for smooth-panning videos and turn it 180 degrees for vlogging. Also: DJI has the ultimate power accessory for drone pilots needing even more flight time While I found software-enabled tracking features like ActiveTrack 6.0, which prompts the camera to automatically follow your desired subject, very useful when capturing products at tech briefings or of presenters walking around, the physical, joy-stick-like control pad was clunkier to operate. For example, holding the control pad in one direction for a panning shot often resulted in footage with less natural movement. The camera also moves a bit too slowly for my taste, so I've reconfigured the control pad to adjust the zoom range instead. In terms of video quality, I wouldn't put the Pocket 3 above a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a true lens, but it certainly beats out flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google -- at least in average to good lighting conditions. The one-inch CMOS sensor gets the credit here, pulling far more light and detail while developing a natural separation (read: bokeh or blur) between the subject and background. The camera and gimbal system are less effective when shooting videos at night, where it struggles with noise and motion blur. Since a lot of my video work involves focusing on a product in hand, the Pocket 3 is very ideal. Its portability, especially, helps me grab shots that I'd typically struggle with when using a larger camera. Also: I streamed with Logitech's Mevo Core camera and it almost beat my $3,600 Canon DJI offers the Pocket 3 with an assortment of optional accessories, including an expandable battery pack (that comes with a 1/4"-20 mount) and a Mic 2 transmitter for on-device audio recording, but I actually found the standard configuration (the camera on its own) good enough for casual use. I just wish the Pocket 3 came with a 1/4"-20 mount by default, as it's useful to mount onto tripods and other stands for more creative shots. My usage, which includes 15-minute stints of 4K recording for work and some 1080p videos when capturing scenic views during travel, often left me with 10-20% battery by the end of the day. When I'm done, I connect the Pocket 3 to my laptop via USB-C for both charging and data transfer. ZDNET's buying advice That's to say, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has become a mainstay in my work and travel backpack. Its portability, ease of use, and flexible shooting modes make it almost irreplaceable for content creation. At a starting price of $519, the Pocket 3 is pricier than most action cameras and even some mid-range phones. But the value is justified, based on my testing and all the real-world testimonials that I've gathered throughout the past year. If you're serious about content creation or want to invest more in your travel camera, I'd highly recommend the $669 Creator Combo , which bundles the camera with a Mic 2 transmitter, battery handle, mini tripod, carrying bag, and wide-angle lens attachment. For vloggers who want a device that can do it all, that package is almost as good as it gets. ZDNET's product of the year: Why Oura Ring 4 bested Samsung, Apple, and others in 2024 I tested Samsung's 98-inch 4K QLED TV, and watching Hollywood movies on it left me in awe I let my 8-year-old test this Android phone for kids. Here's what you should know before buying This ThinkPad checks all my boxes for a solid work laptop. Here's why it stands out
10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025Jason Myers kicked two field goals and Seattle's defense did the rest as the Seahawks kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-3 victory against the host Chicago Bears on a rainy Thursday night at Soldier Field. The Seahawks (9-7) pulled within a half-game of the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams (9-6). Seattle, which has already been eliminated from wild-card contention, is rooting for the Rams to lose to the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. That would set up a winner-take-all finale between the Seahawks and Rams next weekend at SoFi Stadium. Seattle sacked Bears quarterback Caleb Williams seven times, allowed just 179 total yards and grabbed a game-clinching interception in the final seconds. Myers kicked a 27-yard field goal on the game's opening drive and added a 50-yarder with 21 seconds left in the first half to make it 6-3. The Bears' Cairo Santos booted a 42-yard field goal with 2:32 left in the second quarter to tie the score at 3-all. The Seahawks were without starting running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle), who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day. Zach Charbonnet rushed for a game-high 57 yards on 15 carries in his place, and Kenny McIntosh added 46 yards on seven attempts. Seattle quarterback Geno Smith, hobbled by a knee injury, completed 17 of 23 passes for 160 yards and didn't commit a turnover. The Bears (4-12) took their 10th consecutive loss, a streak that began when they allowed a Hail Mary on the last play in an 18-15 loss to the host Washington Commanders on Oct. 27. Williams finished 16 of 28 for 122 yards and the one pick. D'Andre Swift rushed for 53 yards on 12 attempts, and DJ Moore made six catches for 54 yards. It appeared Williams might lead the Bears to a late score, as he converted a pair of mid-range passes in the final 2:15. Facing an all-out blitz, he hit Moore for 14 yards on fourth-and-5 from Chicago's 35, then scrambled and found Rome Odunze between three defenders for a 15-yard gain on third-and-14. Facing fourth-and-10 with 20 seconds left from Seattle's 40, the Bears eschewed a potential tying 57-yard field-goal try, and Williams' wobbly pass under pressure from Coby Bryant's cornerback blitz was intercepted by Riq Woolen to seal the outcome. The fans at Soldier Field got one chance to cheer late in the third quarter. Cornerback Kyler Gordon dragged down Seattle tight end Pharaoh Brown after a 4-yard reception, got up with the ball and jogged 62 yards to the end zone with seemingly all the Seahawks thinking the play was over. Referee Scott Novak announced the call on the field was the ball came loose and raised his hands above his head to signal a touchdown, sending the fans into a frenzy, but a video review determined Gordon was down by contact after recovering the fumble. --Field Level MediaPlaudits for Jimmy Carter across US political divide
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We came across UK-based when its Cyber Recovery Orchestration achieved Veeam Ready Security status in November. This was followed by an email interview with marketing head Ben Hodge, which revealed some surprising points about the company’s relationship with Index Engines and Rubrik. Index Engines is the solution that Predatar’s capabilities get confused with the most, but they are actually tackling the problem of malware in backups differently. In my opinion, Predatar and Index Engines actually complement one another beautifully (not that anyone is using both as far as I am aware). Index Engines excels at scanning data on ingest detecting anomalies and identifying encrypted data that might slip past other tools. This gives customers peace of mind that only unencrypted data is vaulted, which is crucial for securing backups. Predatar is all about validating recoverability. It focuses on continuous recovery testing and deep malware scanning of the data that resides within backups (and snapshots). Predatar continually mounts and powers-up workloads to validate recoverability and then runs a malware scan using built-in XDR tools in a Predatar CleanRoom environment – Index Engines does not do this. The Predatar team claims to have found malware hidden in backups at 79 percent of the customers that use it, which goes to show that Predatar is solving a very real problem. In addition to validating the cleanliness and recoverability of data, Predatar also records recovery times, allowing users to validate their SLAs/RTOs. I think a lot of the confusion comes from the fact that Predatar also includes backup anomaly detection – but that is really secondary to our core proposition of recovery validation. Predatar uses the anomaly detection as just one mechanism to help prioritize which backups/snapshots to test next. So, to recap... Index Engines ensures clean, encryption-free vaulting, while we guarantee reliable and proven malware-free recovery. Rubrik, IBM, Veeam, and HPE have all acknowledged (not all of them publicly) that Predatar does something different to their own offerings, and for now at least they consider us to be partners rather than competitors. Rubrik, IBM, and HPE all participated in our recent Control24 user summit. As per the question above, I’ll focus on Rubrik specifically here. Rubrik has some fantastic tools to spot and track malware and signs of encryption in data. However, once Rubrik finds an issue, that’s were it stops. Rubrik doesn’t provide any automation to push suspect data to a cleanroom for testing, and Rubrik doesn’t have a way of doing recovery testing at scale. In the words of Rubrik, “Predatar picks up where Rubrik stops.” Not really. HPE has something called the Cyber Resilience Vault (Zerto is a component of it), but it’s missing a “Predatar-type” component that validates the recoverability and cleanliness of the data that is stored in it. HPE is offering a version of their Cyber Resilience Vault with Predatar incorporated into it. You can see Shariq Aqil, Global Field CTO at HPE explaining the solution (skip to 12:03). Step 1. The beginning: Predatar was originally designed as a tool to help the MSP scale up by automating repetitive maintenance tasks and reporting – thus meaning Silverstring could manage more customer’s backups without employing more people. Step 2. What the Crunchbase blurb is about: We realized that other MSPs (or resellers with an ambition to become MSPs) could benefit from Predatar in the same way Silverstring did. We went to market with Predatar as a tool for MSPs. Step 3. The cyber recovery piece; we continued to develop the platform with more features that MSPs would benefit from. This included automated recovery testing and later malware detection tools that would allow MSPs to guarantee the backups they were managing were recoverable and infection-free. The reaction to these new tools was huge. Interest in the new tools eclipsed the original reporting and management tools. Step 4. Marketing focus: Earlier this year we took the decision to focus solely on the cyber recovery proposition, which is applicable to MSPs and end users alike. Correct, Predatar and Silverstring are owned by Alistair. Predatar had no external funding.
Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson doubtful to play for Canucks on SaturdayHopes for a Santa Claus rally on Wall Street fell Friday as tech stocks slid lower, while a weaker yen lifted Japanese equities. US indices slid lower at the opening bell, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite losing two percent during morning trading. Shares in Tesla were down over three percent in late morning trading while those in AI chipmaker NVIDIA shed around two percent. Wall Street stocks have historically performed well around the year-end holidays in what is popularly known as a Santa Claus rally. A Christmas Eve jump in equities got the Santa rally off to a flying start and indices barely budged in Thursday trading. Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare also pointed to an increase in 10-year US Treasury bond yields to around 4.6 percent, which he noted is an increase of nearly 0.9 percentage points since the US Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut in September. "The Fed doesn't hold sway over longer-dated maturities like it does over shorter-dated securities, so the bump in rates at the back end of the curve is being watched with an anxious eye as a possible harbinger of a pickup in inflation and/or the budget deficit," O'Hare said. Wall Street stocks took a knock earlier this month when the Fed indicated it would likely cut interest rates less than it had previously expected to. That was in part because of uncertainty tied to the stated intention of incoming president Donald Trump to raise tariffs, which could boost inflation that is already proving sticky. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei index closed up nearly two percent, with the yen's recent weakness proving a boon for major exporters. The yen hit 158.08 per US dollar on Thursday evening -- its lowest in almost six months -- following comments made by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda that failed to give a clear signal on a possible interest rate increase next month. Recent data has showed Japan's inflation rose for a second month in December, while industrial production declined less than expected in November and retail sales came in higher than estimated last month. Japan's government also on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare for its ageing population and on defence to tackle regional threats. In Seoul, the stock market closed down one percent after the won plunged to a nearly 16-year low of 1,487.03 against the dollar on Friday morning. South Korea is struggling to emerge from political turbulence in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration this month, which prompted his impeachment. Acting President Han Duck-soo was also impeached Friday in a vote that prompted governing party lawmakers to protest with angry chants and raised fists. South Korea's business outlook for January fell in the Bank of Korea's composite sentiment index, the biggest month-on-month slide since April 2020, according to data based on almost 3,300 firms released Friday. In Europe, Frankfurt's DAX index rose after German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected date for the early general election, emphasising the need for "political stability" in Europe's largest economy. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.8 percent at 42,987.31 New York - S&P 500: DOWN 1.2 percent at 5,967.31 New York - Nasdaq Composite: DOWN 1.7 percent at 19,676.01 London - FTSE 100: UP 0.2 percent at 8,149.78 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 1.0 percent at 7,355.37 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.7 percent at 19,984.32 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.8 percent at 40,281.16 points (close) Seoul - Kospi: DOWN 1.0 percent at 2,404.77 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.1 percent at 20,116.93 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.1 percent at 3,400.14 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0431 from $1.0424 on Thursday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2589 from $1.2526 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 157.53 yen from 158.00 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.85 pence from 83.19 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.2 percent at $70.42 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 1.1 percent at $73.62 per barrel burs-rl/rlp
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New Age of Robots! 2025: The Year to WatchTimberwolves push back start time vs. Spurs because of issue with game courtAn international cybercriminal group is alleged to have hacked into the RIBridges portal, compromising personal data of thousands of Rhode Island residents, the state officials revealed on Saturday. The hackers have demanded a ransom, threatening to release the sensitive information otherwise. The breach affects those utilizing state government assistance programs, like SNAP and healthcare through HealthSource RI, according to Governor Dan McKee. The attack was confirmed by the state's vendor, Deloitte, leading the governor to take decisive protective measures, including shutting down the online platform. Residents using the affected services since 2016 could be impacted by this data breach and are being notified with instructions to safeguard their data. The state is investigating the issue and advises using paper applications for new benefit claims until further notice. (With inputs from agencies.)
Jason Whitlock claims Colorado players rented out a strip club TWICE before heavy Alamo Bowl defeat READ MORE: College football star stomped on by Arkansas' Fernando Carmona By ERIC BLUM Published: 22:50 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 22:50 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Nearly a day after Colorado football was blown out by BYU in the Alamo Bowl, Jason Whitlock believes he has revealed the reason the Buffaloes were shellacked - they rented out a strip club twice before kickoff. Colorado lost 36-14 on Saturday night to BYU, with the Big 12 teams facing in the postseason but not the regular season in a matchup where Deion Sanders' team rarely looked composed. It marked the final collegiate appearance of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. 'So I missed all of the Colorado-BYU game yesterday. What are the best takeaways? I've been reliably told that the CU offensive players rented out a strip club 2 nights during their bowl trip,' Whitlock said on social media. Whitlock, who has been synonymous with drumming up controversy and blasting his opinion on social media, no matter how bizarre it made seem to some, has not revealed his 'reliable' source. No one from the Colorado program has responded to Whitlock's claim. Whitlock has claimed that Colorado football players rented out a strip club in San Antonio The Buffaloes looked terrible in their bowl game against BYU, with some looking for excused So I missed all of the Colorado-BYU game yesterday. What are the best takeaways? I've been reliably told that the CU offensive players rented out a strip club 2 nights during their bowl trip. — Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) December 29, 2024 The bowl game took place in San Antonio, with the infamous River Walk, and the accompanying entertainment district, only a mile away from the Alamodome. Read More Referee left bloodied after suffering gruesome cut in wild brawl at college football game Whitlock also has not commented on the situation any further after posting his claim on social media. Texas law states patrons must be 21 or older to enter a strip club, which would eliminate several players on the Buffaloes offense from attending the alleged night on the town. Colorado responding to the claim is unlikely to happen in an official capacity, with Deion Sanders defending his team a possible avenue to retort against Whitlock. However, with Colorado's season ending, it may be until February's national signing day when Sanders holds his next press availability. Colorado Share or comment on this article: Jason Whitlock claims Colorado players rented out a strip club TWICE before heavy Alamo Bowl defeat e-mail Add commentOne skill a photographer must develop is determining which elements in a scene have the most potential to draw the viewer’s attention in the final image. Reducing the visual mass of distracting elements is crucial in directing the viewer’s attention. Sometimes, it is a matter of physically moving an object in the composition. Other times, it’s a matter of the photographer moving their position. Using a different focal length can help to emphasize or de-emphasize certain elements. Window reflections are a frequent source of distraction. The issue is prevalent when the photographer is outside in bright light attempting to photograph something in a storefront window. The resulting photograph may have as much information about what is across the street from the store as it does about what is in the display case. Often, these reflections are not reduced by the photographer changing position. A polarizing filter can help in some cases. Still, since the magnitude of the effect of the filter is dependent on the photographer’s position, it is not a viable option in every scenario. Since the recent development of artificial intelligence in computer technology, Adobe has announced several new features across its platforms. The most dramatic of these implementations is its generative AI, which allows programs such as Lightroom and Photoshop to add elements to existing photographs and even create images from scratch based on a user-supplied description. The latest of these innovations is called Reflection Removal, which allows a user to eliminate reflections from windows. Reflection Removal is powered by AI but is not generative AI. According to Adobe’s press release, “This first iteration of the tech is designed to address only one kind of reflection — from plate glass windows that cover most or all of your field of view. It's not designed to remove reflections from windows that are small or far away, or where the window frame is within the field of view, or reflections from objects like wine glasses, car bodies, or clouds reflected in a lake.” In samples provided by Adobe, the feature works remarkably well. It should be noted that the new Reflection Removal tool attempts to remove the reflection from the image, but it does not add new elements to the image. Adobe trains its computer model by assembling thousands of photographs of varying subjects that contain no reflections. Images are combined into pairs and fed into a computer that is tasked with separating the single image into two images representing the original images that were used to create the image that was fed into the computer. By ranking the computer’s accuracy and modifying the program accordingly, the computer becomes more accurate in determining how to separate a reflection from an image blended with that reflection. To access Reflection Removal, open a RAW file in Adobe Camera Raw and navigate to Restart Camera Raw and import the image. Navigate to the Remove panel (the eraser icon along the right side of the user interface), and in the Distraction Removal section, check the box labeled “Reflections.” The interface provides a slider that is used to vary the intensity of reflection removal. Currently, the feature works only on RAW files, but Adobe plans to support Reflection Removal for JPEGs, HEICs, and other non-RAW files. Adobe is also looking into removing small reflections like eyeglasses and distant windows. Headshot photographers, such as myself, will want to pay special attention to Reflection Removal updates so that they may reduce the headache of dealing with light reflections inside eyeglasses. John Ricard is a NYC based portrait photographer. You can find more of Ricard’s work on his Instagram. accounts, www.instagram.com/JohnRicard and www.instagram.com/RicInActionAston Villa have failed in their attempt to have Jhon Duran’s red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal. The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 Boxing Day defeat at St James’ Park by referee Anthony Taylor after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal. However, their bid has proved unsuccessful and Duran will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct. A statement on Villa’s official X account read: “Aston Villa can confirm that our decision to appeal Jhon Duran’s red card in our match with Newcastle United has been rejected. The player will now miss our next three matches.” Emery insisted after the game that it was not a red card offence, adding: “I think he didn’t kick him on purpose. Of course we are going to appeal and hopefully it’s not three matches because it’s a very big punishment for this action.” The frontman will sit out Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester around the turn of the year as well as the FA Cup third round clash with West Ham on January 10.
