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Which Star Wars Character are you really like?
18 hours ago
I’m going to assume you have heard of Star Wars but if for some reason you have been living under a rock, here you go;
The franchise depicts a galaxy described as far, far away in the distant past, and it commonly portrays Jedi as a representation of good, in conflict with the Sith, their evil counterpart. Their weapon of choice, the lightsaber, is commonly recognized in popular culture. The franchise’s storylines contain many themes, with strong influences from philosophy and religion.
That business side of the Star Wars saga is a bit more complex. First it’s considered a space opera. The franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. The film series, consisting of two trilogies. Although the original trilogy is way better than the lackluster 2nd efforts. Regardless, all the films did phenomenal in the box offices. So good in fact that The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion and announced that it would produce three new films.
Seems Disney was not content to just own the comic world of Marvel. Disney is planning a release of Star Wars Episode VII in 2015. However 20th Century Fox still retains the distribution rights to the first two Star Wars trilogies. Now that is out of the way, which character do you think you are? Which Star Wars Character are you really like? Find out by taking the short quiz below. If you are on the main page and don’t see the quiz. Click here >>> Which Star Wars Character are you really like?
Apple has released iOS 7.1.1 [Jailbreakers should stay away]
23 hours ago
by Rubens Saintel
in Apple, AT&T, Business, Cloud Service, iOS7, Mobile, News, Sprint, T-Mobile, Technology, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Media
Apple has released iOS 7.1.1 (build number: 11D201) for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This update includes improvements, bug fixes and of course security updates. As always if you own a jailbroken device you should STAY AWAY from this update. Do not upgrade. Now that is out of the way, lets talk iOS 7.1.1 changes.
What is new this time around is:
- Further improvements to Touch ID fingerprint recognition
- Fixes a bug that could impact keyboard responsiveness
- Fixes an issue when using Bluetooth keyboards with VoiceOver enabled
- Warning to Jailbreakers, STAY AWAY!
If you want to update to iOS 7.1.1
If you don’t have a jailbroken device feel free to continue with the steps to update. To update your device to iOS 7.1.1 wirelessly or “over the air” as the tech set call it; simply go Settings app, navigate to General > Software Update, and install the update. Before you update MAKE backup of your device using iTunes or iCloud and make sure you have the power plugged in.
Apple wants you meet Campus 2 aka its circular mothership
1 day ago
Apple is going all out with the YouTube videos for Earth Day. There is the “Better” video that looks eerily like the new Johnny Depp movie Transcendence. Now Apple would like to introduce you to its newest addition to the family. Campus 2. Apple Campus 2 will thousands of Apple employees that live around the Cupertino area. This is not going to be just another building people. This is Apple we are talking about. Campus 2 is going to be “the best office building in the world.” The building looks like a circular mothership and I for one am ready to be beamed up.
The idea is to bring California back to Cupertino. Many of the trees that are now planted at the site are poorly adapted to the environment, which is why Apple is planning to transplant the strongest trees and supplement them with even more resilient species. By the end of construction, 80% of Apple Campus 2 will be green space.”~ David Muffly, Senior Arborist at Apple
The building will also be one of the greenest buildings in the world. That is one of the reasons why Apple is welcoming you to it today on Earth Day. For 75% of the year the building won’t use any heating or air conditioning. The design allows it to use the natural airflow. For those times when great vent design wont cut it the building will run on 100% renewable energy. Once complete in 2016 the building will have one of the largest solar arrays in the world. Check out the video below for a first look at Apple Campus 2.
Lytro looks to take over the post picture focus market with Illum DSLR
1 day ago
Lytro sat back and watched Nokia and countless apps step on its focus changing technology. However the HTC M8 and the new Google App may have been what pushed them over the edge. So they have introduced the Lytro Illum. Just like its little brother before it can change the focus of a photo even after you’ve taken it.
The the Lytro looks a lot more like a DSLR than the little block tube that came out before it. The Illum has a finger friendly screen, that DSLR standard grip and 8x Zoom with a fixed f/2.0 aperture.
The Illum light-field camera lets you adjust focus, perspective and depth of field of any picture you take. The magic happens by absorbing and recording all the information that comes through the lens. Once that is out of the way, the camera creates pictures that can be altered. To alter the picture you can use the touch screen right on the camera. Just tap on the spot you want to the focus changed. What I would have liked to see it built in Wi-Fi or bluetooth for communication to your mobile device. Most high end DSLR cameras have a way of storing your pictures in the cloud via Wi-FIor manipulating the camera via a mobile devices.
Just like the last Lytro, the llum does not come cheap. The new Lytro Illum goes on sale in the States for $1,599. If Lytro wants to play with the big boys it needs more than a big boy price, it needs big boy features. Post focusing pictures has made its way into the AppStore and most recently Google Play. There is no word on when the company will bless the rest of the world with this expensive app I mean camera.
Say hello to Google Maps for Game of Thrones
1 day ago
by Rubens Saintel
in Entertainment, Facebook, Google, Google+, Instagram, Mobile, Social Network, Technology, TV, Twitter, Vine
We at Saintel Daily like Game of Thrones. Alright that is an under statement, We love Game of Thrones. I personally did a cartwheel when [Spoiler] got eliminated at that [location of spoiler]. The opening credits are one of the best that I have seen. I always thought it would be cool if I could take over the camera controls and go where ever I wanted to go. If you are like me and have been wishing for the same thing. You are in luck. Say hello to Google Maps for Game of Thrones. This interactive map is pretty much the best thing for fans of the show since the death of [Spoiler]. Although this map is not official from Google nor does HBO officially endorse it. This interactive map of Westeros and Essos is a joy to play with. A word of caution however, make sure you set your spoiler bar before you start playing with it. The names on the map once click open a new window with more information in Wiki fashion.
I have not read all the books because I want to enjoy the unexpectedness of the show. Plus the book is always better than the visual representation. Why set myself up for that disappointment? The site is smart enough to let you look around without a spoiling anything for you. That is if you use the slider. The slider is used determine what information to share with you. The more you want to reveal the more you slide in one direction. However, I found it more easier to use episodes of the show to limit information. You can use chapters of the books or episodes of the show. Rumor has it that George R.R. Martin’s creation will be left behind as the show progress. If that happens, the book would actually fall behind filming of new episodes. You can select characters travels such as Joffrey Baratheon. See how he got to the wedding or where he goes hunting. One of the coolest features is the ability to select multiple characters to see how they overlapped and crossed each other’s paths. You can see social structure as well as where region’s loyalty lies. If you watch the show or read the books, you should go check it out ASAP. The interactive map is right >>> here <<< or type in http://quartermaester.info/
