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Lumen is the second major US internet provider to leave Russia
Lumen has become the second major US internet provider to leave Russia, citing security following that country's invasion of Ukraine.
Microsoft helped disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnet
Microsoft has confirmed that it and partners disrupted the Trickbot botnet in a bid to protect US elections.
Epic Games teases its new, nearly-photorealistic Unreal Engine 5
Unreal Engine has helped drive game development for more than two decades. Now Epic Games is showing off what the next generation UE5 can do.
Lumen claims a 'single breath' can help you lose weight
Last August Lumen raised nearly two million dollars on Indiegogo for its metabolism tracking device, and now at CES it's ready to show the final consumer product. The plan behind Lumen is that owners will breath einto it multiple times a day, let it measure their changing metabolism -- via carbon dioxide readings -- and (in theory) have a better handle on what workouts or meals work best for them to burn fat. We didn't go mouth-on with the $300 vape-like device, but it's small and pocketable enough to be carried so someone can use it as intended.
Twitter has removed over 1.2 million accounts for promoting terrorism
Twitter released its biannual Transparency Report today and it shared stats on how it continues to handle terrorist content. Overall, since August of 2015, the company has removed over 1.2 million accounts that promoted terrorism. During the second half of last year, it permanently suspended 274,460 accounts for this reason, which is slightly less than what was removed during the first half of 2017. Twitter notes that it has now seen a decline in these sorts of removals across three reporting periods and it attributes that pattern to "years of hard work making our site an undesirable place for those seeking to promote terrorism."
Lumen Bluetooth smartbulb challenges Philips Hue to offer app-controlled home lighting
The smartbulb throne isn't exactly the most exciting one to occupy, but Philips Hue has its fair share of challengers, such as the freshly released Bluetooth-controlled Lumen. Similar to Hue, you can tweak not only the bulb's color, but also its intensity. In addition, several modes come baked into the light source, including one that programs the Lumen to flash whenever a call comes in, and another that syncs its effects with music. Unlike Philips' fancy bulbs, though, the device doesn't need a WiFi hub to work -- it connects directly to an iOS or Android device loaded with its companion app. What's more, its creators claim the product consumes only one-sixth of the energy a 40W bulb does despite emitting comparable light. If a Bluetooth-connected bulb intrigues you -- even though the idea itself isn't new -- you can now snatch the Lumen online or from various retailers for $70.
Sanwa's iPhone pico projector gets spec bump, trebled brightness (video)
Sanwa has revamped the PRJ011 iPhone charging sleeve-cum-pico-projector we saw back in January. The new PRJ016 packs a 1,850mAh battery that can recharge your handset up to 80 percent and also power the projection mode if you want to enjoy a movie, or a spreadsheet, blown onto your wall. The 35 lumens DLP device has three times the brightness of its predecessor, can project for 120 minutes on a full tank and has a maximum display size of 60-inches, focusing from a distance of up to six feet. It's available in Japan from tomorrow, setting you back ¥23,800 ($305), and in the meantime there's a Chiaroscuro video waiting after the break if you'd like to know more.
ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector hands-on
Just two days ago, we brought you word of a Texas Instruments powered pico projector by ViewSonic. We found the 0.9-pounder and snapped some pics of an (unfortunately) non-functioning unit. It features a 4-in-1 card reader, mini USB cable, and adapter for an included dongle that supports VGA and composite cables. With a 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, the 200 lumen bulb is LED-based and has a lamp life of 20 to 30 thousand hours. The scrolling wheel, that you can peek at in the gallery below the fold, rests atop the projector and focuses the image. As for size limitation, the rep said up to 300 inches. The company said it'll retail at $479 when it ships in April. %Gallery-113303%
TUAW Hands On: Lumen
Lumen is one of those games, that like the Mahjongg game I reviewed a few weeks ago has suffered from a syndrome I'm now calling "too good a game on too small a screen". Let me start by saying, I love this game. It's brilliant, it's fun, it's challenging. The idea is this: you move around reflectors that bend lasers and that provide additive color until you fully light up all targets on the screen. There are a gadzillion puzzles available, mostly donated by users, and it's a blast to play. Follow the jump to read more about this game.
Sanyo's 6,500 lumen LP-XP100L 3LCD projector: bright with a nice personality
Sanyo's showing off their "world's brightest" projector this morning: the 6,500 lumen LP-XP100L. Of course, it's only the world's brightest single-lamp, mid-sized projector weighing less than 12-kg -- come on, why even bother Sanyo? Anyway, that 330W NSHA lamp is bright, enabling a 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution display with a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Inputs include component BNC and HDCP-enabled DVI. Yours in Japan starting August 1st for ¥1,260,000 or about $10,287. Oh hey, Sanyo, putting a pretty girl next to it doesn't cancel the ugly, mkay?[Via Impress]
Sony's 18,000 lumen SXRD 4K prototype projector
So you've got a fancy home theatre system do ya? Oh, and you like to boast a bit about the 3000 lumens your 1080p DLP kicks? Well check that ego son, 'cause Sony just unveiled their newest SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) 4K projection technology which slams your home kit with a blinding 18,000 lumens (nearly twice the brightness of their top-o-the-line SRC-R110, pictured to right) and a 4096 x 2160 resolution. As you may have guessed, these are designed and priced for commercial movie theatres. Still, if you've got a couple hundie grand to drop, we're sure Sony might grant an exception to you and your fifty-foot screen.
