French gaming English word? Non Mercy!

Are you a gamer? If you are French, it seems you should not use so much English to achieve your goals.

This is a feature of an active language, it will easily integrate words from others. Pizza, Karaoke, Vuvuzela, Parca, Getau, Shadenfreud, they all played their part. I don’t know what In our daily speeches. This happens as a normal process because what the word is describing becomes popular and sometimes these new words elicit a response from those who see themselves as the guardians of the language.

Often this is a marginal activity such as the British politician who in a radio interview fooled himself by emphasizing the now-ancient Wade-Giles “Peking” instead of the widely common Pinyin “Beijing”, but for some languages ​​this is no laughing matter. It is nowhere near the world of the Francophone, where the Academy Frances and the French and Quebec governments see themselves as the official guardians of the French. And now it seems that the French Ministry of Culture has turned its attention to gamers.

This word-of-mouth verification of technology is nothing new, it was a quarter ago in the CD-ROM business. Hardness For local disk to talk Software, ComputerAnd Download Instead of programs, computers and downloads. The industry was talking about Sony refusing to do so for PlayStation consoles sold in Quebec in the 1990s, and thus all their sales in the province had to be under-the-counter. But there is an idea from reading the report that this intervention is a little clumsy; When it’s easy to say Argument We are not so sure Competitive video games Or video game competitions for e-sports and Live player-host Or the live player-animator for the streamer is not too much of a face for easy adaptation. For the first one, we can’t help remembering that sports is also an everyday French word, so can’t they come up with something less clumsy like Network sports Or network-sports?

Here at Hackade we have more than one Francophile remorseful, so in our case the evolution of the French word is of interest to us. Do you live in France or Quebec? Give us your idea in the comments! (But in English please Americans, sorry)

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Apple’s Big June: WWDC is just the beginning of a jam-packed month

June is a huge month for Apple fans, though not much is revealed to the general public. This is because the Global Developers Conference, better known as WWDC, begins in June. At 6:00 am on June 6, Apple will have a keynote address for the unveiling of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13. We’ll learn all about the latest features coming to our Apple devices this fall.

The company may also unveil new hardware at WWDC-sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn’t. There are rumors of a new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac Pro (or iMac Studio) and Mac Pro. We would be surprised if all of these are present, but there may be one or two of them.

Of course, not all big events are going to Apple in June. There are currently beta tests for iOS 15.6 and macOS 12.5, which will probably be released to the general public later this month. And Apple TV + and Apple Arcade are releasing new content to focus on Here’s what to expect before the end of June:

WWDC

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will be held June 6-10, with a keynote address at 10 a.m. PT on June 6. So stay tuned for more information on iOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9 and everything else that might be here.

Operating system announcements will often be followed immediately by a developer beta which is often quite bogie and can only be accessed through a developer account (which costs $ 100 per year). We also expect a public beta release, although the odds are good that it won’t start until July.

If Apple unveils new hardware at WWDC, one wonders when it might be shipped. Typically, when Apple releases new hardware, it can be pre-ordered later that week and shipped a week or two later. But we’ve seen Apple give a sneak preview of the hardware on the WWDC that isn’t shipped much later in the year, like the current Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. And supply chain issues delayed delivery of some Macs in August, anyone would guess.

Rumors of new hardware

I’m happy today

There have been some fantastic rumors about a new redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip, probably (or not). We also see a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2. However, we think these are more likely to appear at an event later this year.

Mac Mini

Also requires an update High-end Mac Mini, which is still powered by Intel processors. Rumor has it that it will get a new design and an M1 Pro chip.

Mac Pro

Over the years, new Mac Pro models have been introduced at WWDC and this year is no different. It’s been two years since Apple announced plans to move from Intel to its own Silicon Valley when it took the stage at the WWDC event, and the Mac Pro is the only Mac that has yet to transform. Even if it’s not ready for sale, we hope Apple shows what it plans to do with this powerhouse.

Pro Display XDR

Rumor has it that the Pro Display XDR could get an update in 2022 and what could be a better place than a new Mac Pro as well as WWDC. Read more here: Apple is planning a 7K Pro display XDR for 2022.

iMac Pro

Apple also turned off the 27-inch iMac when it launched the Mac Studio, but that doesn’t mean the big iMac is dead. In fact, Apple may launch a new 27-inch iMac Pro this year, probably at WWDC.

Apps and software updates

iOS 15.6: Apple is currently beta-testing iOS 15.6, but it doesn’t seem to have any major new features. This can only be a bug fix and security update. Either way, we expect it to be released in June (including iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS).

macoS 12.5: The next macOS Monterey release is now in beta, although unlike iOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 does not appear to be adding any new features. We suspect that this will only be a bugfix and security update that coincides with the iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS updates.

iOS 16 Beta 1: When Apple unveils all its new operating systems, it will soon offer a beta version (full of bugs and missing features) for registered developers. Read about what we expect from iOS 16. A public beta will probably come in a few weeks later (probably in July) in a less bogie state.

iPadOS 16 Beta 1: iPadOS 16 will definitely join iOS 16 in a developer beta. Rumor has it that we can expect another big change in multitasking, we hope Apple fixes it this year!

tvOS 16 Beta 1: tvOS updates (which run on Apple TV hardware) follow the iOS release, so expect betas to arrive at the same time. Some versions of TVOS have lots of new features and changes, others are relatively small. We have no idea what to expect from TVOS 16.

watchOS 9 Beta 1: The new iOS beta is usually accompanied by the new watchOS beta. We have heard that watchOS 9 will have new watch face and fitness features among other things. Only recently did Apple begin public beta testing for watchOS, but the public beta for watchOS 9 will probably not be released until July.

macOS 13 beta 1: We don’t I know The macOS 13 that will be named “Mammoth” is just a rumor and it is perceived with the latest California themes. Sometimes, macOS beta updates lag behind their iOS counterparts, in part due to the variety of hardware that needs to be supported across the Mac ecosystem. Expect a developer beta in June, but not necessarily immediately after the announcement, and a public beta in July.

Apple Services

Apple TV +

Physical (Season 2): The second season of this 80s dark comedy will start streaming on June 3.

For All Mankind (Season 3): Apple’s big-budget alternative-reality space race drama continues June 10.

Tea tea real smooth: Winner of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival US Dramatic Audience Award, this indie film will drop on June 17.

Home (Season 2): Also coming June 17 is the second season of the series which looks at some of the most unique home designs and architecture in the world.

Loot: A new series starring Maya Rudolph is about a billionaire who goes out of control, hits a rock and gets involved with his forgotten charity. It will premiere on June 24.

Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show (Specials and Shorts): This is not a new season, just a new special and some shorts from this mixed live-action and cartoon show about kindness and appreciation for children.

Apple Arcade

Apple released new games at Apple Arcade on Friday, but not Per Friday is marked by a new game or significant update. See our Apple Arcade FAQ for a complete list of Apple Arcade games and more details about the service. Many games are released without any prior warning, but you will often see a few projects listed in the section coming soon. It currently lists the following games, but may have others along the way

Fraggers and rumbling debris: Coming June 3rd

Jigsaw Puzzle by Mobilityware +: Coming June 10th

Cooking Mom: Cooking !: Coming June 17

Air Twister: June 24 is coming

Apple Music has betrayed its most loyal audience

My wife is a saint. Whenever we hear satellite radio in our car and a DJ comes in he has to complain to me. “You don’t just want to hear people,” he said, and he’s absolutely right. I admit that other people like to listen to flashy DJs, but I hate it and I will keep changing channels until there is a song I want to hear again. I don’t want to hear behind-the-scenes details about who’s going where, or who said something interesting on a show, or how a song was written. Not when I’m just trying to listen to music.

This is a great thing for streaming music services like Apple Music: whether you’re listening to a curated playlist or even a “radio station”, you can skip songs you don’t like and there’s no intrusion from voice. It’s all about playing.

Or at least, it was. But recently, Apple Music has made some changes and they are catastrophic. A new taste maker has apparently entered Apple Music’s headquarters and decided that aggressive marketing to pay customers is the solution to a problem that literally no one else had. The result is a degraded Apple Music experience.

Ad-free … without our own ads

Zane Lowe Insert

This Jack White interview was inserted into the song on Apple’s alternative radio station.

As To mark By my former McWorld colleague Jim Dalrymple, Apple has begun inserting ads into its “ad-free” on-demand radio stations. Yeah Al that sounds pretty crap to me, Looks like BT aint for me either. The fact remains that if you listen to an Apple music streaming radio station like Classic Rock or alternative, you will eventually hear a 40-second commercial for Jane Lowe or Strombo or other pre-recorded Apple Music radio episode. What was once an ad-free music experience is now punctuated by that promo copy.

There are plenty of ad-supported music services out there. What’s different about Apple Music’s curated playlists and radio stations is that we Salary For them, and we hope for their music, and nothing but music.

Now, can’t Jim solve this problem by placing his finger next to the skip button (or the equivalent keyboard shortcut) so that he can avoid it if a promo appears on his radio show? Of course, though, I’ll mention that you’re not always in a context where you can immediately force one to skip – if you’re not remote or somewhere near your keyboard, or if you don’t want to be forced to shout at the next track to go to Siri.

But it totally misses the point. Whether we listen to music to focus on writing, take a break at the end of a long day, or something like that, it is disruptive to take it out of music and force it to listen to an ad. The ad is not considered for another Apple music program, or the Curse for Kids song, or even the offer of a free gold bar – an ad is a barrier regardless of its content.

An interview on a playlist

One of these things is not like the other: a “spoken word” interview in a curated playlist.

Jim’s allegations were true to me because I recently complained about the discovery of another new Apple music marketing strategy: inserting promotional interviews into Apple’s curated playlists. I spent a lot of time listening to Apple’s ALT CTRL playlist while working, which is the latest highlight of Alternative Rock. It was once a great playlist filled with new alternative tracks from Maneskin and Maggie Rogers.

Not long ago, Apple Music redesigned its playlist pages that week to highlight blurb about artists, including featured artist pictures in the playlist. It seemed a little strange to me এবং and the oily musical-the artist turned off the faded whiff of marketing কিন্তু but I could choose not to read it, so I didn’t let it bug me too much.

Then came the second step in the process: Apple began inserting a “spoken-word” track into the playlist, featuring a brief mini-interview with that week’s featured artist. This is the very basic idea of ​​a playlist There are songs. Now Apple’s playlist has promotional fluff for any artist this week.

There is no interface for this

None of this would be offensive … if Apple had a way of opting out of people like me. Apple likes to be proud of its connection to music and, of course, what it does is provided through software. This means that Apple Music lives at the crossroads of music and technology. And yet, does the Music app offer me any features to help me avoid Apple ads and promotions? It’s not.

Let’s start with the dumb one: Although Apple carefully puts its artist’s interview track on top of a song by that artist, I Swap ALT CTRL Playlist. The music app does not attach the spoken track to the music track or skip the spoken track during the shuffle. It does the stupidest thing possible: the spoken track becomes random so it appears randomly during a session and thus makes no sense.

Longtime iTunes users will remember that there was an idea for an unchecked song, a song that you kept in your library but never played. Music doesn’t have that idea. You cannot delete a song from a curated playlist, or tell the music not to play it.

Dislike button

You may dislike a track, but it doesn’t do anything smart like never playing it again.

On the Mac, at least, it has the ability to “dislike” a track, but when it feeds Apple’s algorithms (it’s inconsistent in iOS but aptly called “play less like”), it doesn’t stop playing the dislike track. This may seem like a pretty obvious feature, since Apple’s playlists often contain songs I never like to listen to again (I’m looking at you, “Chase Longu”), but I’m unable to communicate that desire with sophisticated computer software that Controlling my music listening experience.

So here we are: Apple’s decision to include things in its music collection that are not songs, has made Apple Music’s curated playlists and algorithmic radio stations bad enough. And at the same time, the music app has proven to be completely incapable of helping people who do not want to mix their music with promotions and happy discussions.

The easy way forward for Apple Music: Turn off ads and promotions until your app is able to opt out of listening to us. But until then, if you force us to stop this non-music, I curse you forever for not listening to anything but the Curse for Kids jingle. You heard me.

Automatic water tarot keeps the grass watered

Summer is fast approaching (at least for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere) and if you need to maintain a lawn in your home, now is the time to think about irrigation. Many have built-in sprinkler systems to take care of their turf, but it’s a little (if any) fun for any kid who likes to play with these sprinklers. This sprinkler solves that problem, acting as an automatic water gun tower for anyone passing by.

The builder of the project, who had a specific sprinkler build low and a way to reuse some Khadas VIM3 single-board computers, [Neil], Mining wanted to use for something other than crypto The boards have a neural processing unit (NPU) that makes them ideal for such computer vision projects. The camera input is given to the NPU which then moves the tower to the correct position using Yao and the pitch driver. It is made up mostly of aluminum extrusion and 3D printed parts, and if you are interested in replicating the build, the project page goes into detail about all the necessary parts.

[Neil] Also actively working on project improvements, especially around Tarot’s ability to detect and track objects using OpenCV. We look forward to seeing more versions of this build in the future, and in the meantime be sure to check out some of the other automated sprinkler builds that we’ve addressed.

Save birds with 3D printed boats

Montana, aptly named the land of the big skies, is a beautiful state with lots of wide open landscapes, mountains and wildlife. It’s a great place to visit or stay, but if you’re in the town of Butte, that amazing Montana landscape has been distorted by the remnants of a huge open pit mine. It’s not just in the blink of an eye, the water that fills the hole is deadly to any bird there. As a result, a group of people have come up with some innovative methods to prevent birds from landing on man-made poisonous lakes for long periods of time.

When they first started, the only tool they had was a rifle. Frightening birds in this way is not the most effective way for all species, though, so lately they are turning to other tools. One is a custom boat built on a foam bodyboard that uses a plethora of 3D printed parts and sensors to allow operators to navigate remotely on toxic lakes. The team has a drone to intimidate birds, as well as an array of other equipment such as high-powered lasers, propane cannons and various opportunities to combine the most effective response to help save wildlife.

While this technique runs the gamut of the most featured tools here, from 3D printers to drones to lasers, the only thing missing is some automation as we’ve seen with other featured drone boats in the past. It takes quite a while for the birds to show constant fear from this lake, even in winter, so every help the team can get can go further.

Thanks [floz] For the tip!

Retrotectcular: Clay pipe the hard way

Troll YouTube long enough and chances are you’ll see all sorts of “how to make it” videos. And buried with the manufacturers of frying pans and treadmills and dental floss, there is no doubt that there is a need to dive deeper into how pipes are made. The methods will vary according to the material, but the similarities between copper, PVC, cast iron or even concrete, pipe factories is that they employ high levels of automation. With a product like pipe, it’s hard to differentiate yourself from other manufacturers on features, so the only way to compete is price. This means reducing bone costs, and it means getting rid of as many employees as possible.

As was not always the case, of course, this is how I lookrish Stoneware & Fireclays Ltd. The 1980s show produced clay pipes, drain tiles, and chimney flues. The amount of hand work involved in making a single, simple clay pipe is astonishing, as is the number of hands engaged in various tasks. The factory was located in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland, near the outcroping of a rock that produces the raw materials for its products. The process of excavating the rock and mixing it with the ground was one of the few mechanical steps; Although the extrusion of the pipe itself was mechanized, a team of workers was needed to load and unload the machines.

The amount of handwork that went into the pipes after coming out of the extruder was significant, especially the sewer pipes. The creation of the “Armstrong Junction”, a complex fitting that serves as a sewer line cleaning and inspection port, was interesting to look at, especially since almost no jigs were used and no measurements were taken. With skills and decades of experience it was strictly Mark I Ible staff.

We love these documentaries that now capture some of the long-lost ways of creating stuff. The “Hands” series was created by Ireland’s public service broadcaster RTÉ in the 1980s, and one realizes that even then, long before the current wave of off-shoring and globalization began, they knew they were capturing the last days. Dead art. We’re glad they did.