Robots transporting heavy metal at a Toyota plant. Yaskawas robots working alongside human coworkers in factories. To advance efforts like these virtually, Rikei Corporation develops digital twin tooling to assist planning.And if that werent enough, diversified retail holdings company Seven & i Holdings is running digital twin simulations to enhance customer experiences.Physical AI and industrial AI, powered by NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac and Metropolis, are propelling Japans industrial giants into the future. Such pioneering moves in robotic manipulation, industrial inspection and digital twins for human assistance are on full display at NVIDIA AI Summit Japan this week.The arrival of generative AI-driven robotics leaps couldnt come at a better time. With its population in decline, Japan has a critical need for advanced robotics. A report in the Japan Times said the nation is expected to face an 11 million shortage of workers by 2040.Industrial and physical AI-based systems are today becoming accelerated by a three computer solution that enables robot AI model training, testing, and simulation and deployment.Looking Into the Future With Toyota RoboticsToyota is tapping into NVIDIA Omniverse for physics simulation for robot motion and gripping to improve its metal forging capabilities. Thats helping to reduce the time it takes to teach robots to transport forging materials.Image courtesy of Toyota.Toyota is verifying to reproduce its robotic work handling and robot motion with the accuracy of NVIDIA PhysX with Omniverse. Omniverse enables modeling digital twins of factories and other environments that accurately duplicate the physical characteristics of objects and systems in the real world, which is foundational to building physical AI for driving next-generation autonomous systems.Omniverse enables Toyota to model things like mass properties, gravity and friction for comparing results with physical representations of tests. This can help work in manipulation and robot motion.It also allows Toyota to replicate the expertise of its senior employees with robotics for issues requiring a high degree of skills. And it increases safety and throughput since factory personnel are not required to work in the high temperatures and harsh environments associated with metal-forging production lines.Driving Automation, Yaskawa Harnesses NVIDIA IsaacYaskawa is a leading global robotics manufacturer that has shipped more than 600,000 robots and offers nearly 200 robot models, including industrial robots for the automotive industry, collaborative robots and dual-arm robots.Image courtesy of YASKAWA.The Japanese robotics leader is expanding into new markets with its MOTOMAN NEXT adaptive robot, which is moving into task adaptation, versatility and flexibility. Driven by advanced robotics enabled by the NVIDIA Isaac and Omniverse platforms, Yaskawas adaptive robots are focused on delivering automation for the food, logistics, medical and agriculture industries.Using NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator, a reference workflow of NVIDIA-accelerated libraries and AI models, Yaskawa is integrating AI to its industrial arm robots, giving them the ability to complete a wide range of industrial automation tasks. Yaskawa is using FoundationPose for precise 6D pose estimation and tracking. These AI models enhance the adaptability and efficiency of Yaskawas robotic arms, and the motion control enables sim-to-real transition, making them versatile and effective at performing complex tasks across a wide range of industries.Additionally, Yaskawa is embracing digital twin and robotics simulations powered by NVIDIA Isaac Sim, built on Omniverse, to accelerate the development and deployment of Yaskawas robotic solutions, saving time and resources.Creating Customer Experiences at Seven & i Holdings With Omniverse, MetropolisSeven & i Holdings is one of the largest Japanese diversified retail holdings companies.The Japanese retail company runs a proof of concept to understand customer behaviors at its retail outlets with digital simulation.Seven & i Holdings is pushing its research activities by tapping into NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Metropolis to better understand operations across its retail stores. Using NVIDIA Metropolis, a set of developer tools for building vision AI applications, store operations are analyzed with computer vision models, helping improve efficiency and safety. A digital twin of this environment is developed in an Omniverse-based application, along with assets from Blender and animations from SideFX Houdini.Image courtesy of Seven & i Holdings Co.Combining digital twins with price recognition, object tracking and other AI-based computation enables it to generate useful behavioral insights about retail environments and customer interactions. Such information offers opportunities to dynamically generate and show personalized ads on digital signage displays targeted to customers.The retailer plans to use Metropolis and the NVIDIA Merlin recommendation engine framework to create tailored suggestions to individual shoppers, responding to customer interests based on data like never before.Virtually Revolutionizing, Rikei Corporation Launches Asset Library for Digital TwinsRikei Corporation, a systems solutions provider, specializes in spatial computing and extended reality technology for the manufacturing sector.The technology company has developed JAPAN USD Factory, which is a digital twin asset library specifically for the Japanese manufacturing industry. Developed on NVIDIA Omniverse, JAPAN USD Factory reproduces materials and equipment commonly used in manufacturing sites across Japan in a digital form so that Japanese manufacturers can more easily build digital twins of their factories and warehouses.Image courtesy of RikeiRikei Corporation aims to streamline various stages of design, simulation and operations for the manufacturing process with these digital assets to enhance productivity with digital twins.Developed with OpenUSD, a universal 3D asset interchange, JAPAN USD Factory allows developers to access its asset libraries for things like palettes and racks, offering seamless integration across tools and workflows.To learn more, watch the NVIDIA AI Summit Japan fireside chat with NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang.

To provide high-quality medical care to its population around 30% of whom are 65 or older Japan is pursuing sovereign AI initiatives supporting nearly every aspect of healthcare.AI tools trained on country-specific data and local compute infrastructure are supercharging the abilities of Japans clinicians and researchers so they can care for patients, amid an expected shortage of nearly 500,000 healthcare workers by next year.Breakthrough technology deployments by the countrys healthcare leaders including in AI-accelerated drug discovery, genomic medicine, healthcare imaging and robotics are highlighted at the NVIDIA AI Summit Japan, taking place in Tokyo through Nov. 13.Powered by NVIDIA AI computing platforms like the Tokyo-1 NVIDIA DGX supercomputer, these applications were developed using domain-specific platforms such as NVIDIA BioNeMo for drug discovery, NVIDIA MONAI for medical imaging, NVIDIA Parabricks for genomics and NVIDIA Holoscan for healthcare robotics.Drug Discovery AI Factories Deepen Understanding, Accuracy and SpeedNVIDIA is supporting Japans pharmaceutical market one of the three largest in the world with NVIDIA BioNeMo, an end-to-end platform that enables drug discovery researchers to develop and deploy AI models for generating biological intelligence from biomolecular data.BioNeMo includes a customizable, modular programming framework and NVIDIA NIM microservices for optimized AI inference. New models include AlphaFold2, which predicts the 3D structure of a protein from its amino acid sequence; DiffDock, which predicts the 3D structure of a molecule interacting with a protein; and RFdiffusion, which designs novel protein structures likely to bind with a target molecule.The platform also features BioNeMo Blueprints, a catalog of customizable reference AI workflows to help developers scale biomolecular AI models to enterprise-grade applications.The NIM microservice for AlphaFold2 now integrates MMSeqs2-GPU, an evolutionary information retrieval tool that accelerates the traditional AlphaFold2 pipeline by 5x. Led by researchers at Seoul National University, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and NVIDIA, this integration enables protein structure prediction in 8 minutes instead of 40 minutes.At AI Summit Japan, TetraScience, a company that engineers AI-native scientific datasets, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to industrialize the production of scientific AI use cases to accelerate and improve workflows across the life sciences value chain.For example, choosing an optimal cell line to produce biologic therapies such as vaccines and monoclonal antibodies is a critical but time-consuming step. TetraSciences new Lead Clone Assistant uses BioNeMo tools, including the NVIDIA VISTA-2D foundation model for cell segmentation and the Geneformer model for gene expression analysis, to reduce lead clone selection to hours instead of weeks.Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma uses BioNeMo biomolecular AI models such as ESM-1nv, ESM-2nv and DNABERT to accelerate biologics research. Its AI models are used to generate novel molecular structures, predict how those molecules will bind to target proteins and optimize them to more effectively bind to those target proteins.Using the BioNeMo framework, Astellas has accelerated chemical molecule generation by more than 30x. The company plans to use BioNeMo NIM microservices to further advance its work.Japans Pharma Companies and Research Institutions Advance Drug Research and DevelopmentAstellas, Daiichi-Sankyo and Ono Pharmaceutical are leading Japanese pharma companies harnessing the Tokyo-1 system, an NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputer built in collaboration with Xeureka, a subsidiary of the Japanese business conglomerate Mitsui & Co, to build AI models for drug discovery. Xeureka is using Tokyo-1 to accelerate AI model development and molecular simulations.Xeureka is also using NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs to explore the application of confidential computing to enhance the ability of pharmaceutical companies to collaborate on large AI model training while protecting proprietary datasets.To further support disease and precision medicine research, genomics researchers across Japan have adopted the NVIDIA Parabricks software suite to accelerate secondary analysis of DNA and RNA data.Among them is the University of Tokyo Human Genome Center, the main academic institution working on a government-led whole genome project focused on cancer research. The initiative will help researchers identify gene variants unique to Japans population and support the development of precision therapeutics.The genome center is also exploring the use of Giraffe, a tool now available via Parabricks v4.4 that enables researchers to map genome sequences to a pangenome, a reference genome that represents diverse populations.AI Scanners and Scopes Give Radiologists and Surgeons Real-Time SuperpowersJapans healthcare innovators are building AI-augmented systems to support radiologists and surgeons.Fujifilm has developed an AI application in collaboration with NVIDIA to help surgeons perform surgery more efficiently.This application uses an AI model developed using NVIDIA DGX systems to convert CT images into 3D simulations to support surgery.Olympus recently collaborated with NVIDIA and telecommunications company NTT to demonstrate how cloud-connected endoscopes can efficiently run image processing and AI applications in real time. The endoscopes featured NVIDIA Jetson Orin modules for edge computing and connected to a cloud server using the NTT communication platforms IOWN All-Photonics Network, which introduces photonics-based technology across the network to enable lower power consumption, greater capacity and lower latency.NVIDIA is also supporting real-time AI-powered robotic systems for radiology and surgery in Japan with Holoscan, a sensor processing platform that streamlines AI model and application development for real-time insights. Holoscan includes a catalog of AI reference workflows for applications including endoscopy and ultrasound analysis.A neurosurgeon at Showa University, a medical school with multiple campuses across Japan, has adopted Holoscan and the NVIDIA IGX platform for industrial-grade edge AI to develop a surgical microscopy application that takes video footage from surgical scopes and converts it into 3D imagery in real time using AI. With access to 3D reconstructions, surgeons can more easily locate tumors and key structures in the brain to improve the efficiency of procedures.Japanese surgical AI companies including AI Medical Service (AIM), Anaut, iMed Technologies and Jmees are investigating the use of Holoscan to power applications that provide diagnostic support for endoscopists and surgeons. These applications could detect anatomical structures like organs in real time, with the potential to reduce injury risks, identify conditions such as gastrointestinal cancers and brain hemorrhages, and provide immediate insights to help doctors prepare for and conduct surgeries.Scaling Healthcare With Digital Health AgentsOlder adults have higher rates of chronic conditions and use healthcare services the most so to keep up with its aging population, Japan-based companies are at the forefront of developing digital health systems to augment patient care.Fujifilm has launched NURA, a group of health screening centers with AI-augmented medical examinations designed to help doctors test for cancer and chronic diseases with faster examinations and lower radiation doses for CT scans.Developed using NVIDIA DGX systems, the tool incorporates large language models that create text summaries of medical images. The AI models run on NVIDIA RTX GPUs for inference. Fujifilm is also evaluating the use of MONAI, NeMo and NIM microservices.To learn more about NVIDIAs collaborations with Japans healthcare ecosystem, watch the NVIDIA AI Summit on-demand session by Kimberly Powell, the companys vice president of healthcare.

Blockbuster Release is the third case of Chapter 2 in Rise of the Golden Idol. It takes place right after Behind Bars.As with all of our Rise of the Golden Idol case guides, our goal here is to provide a hint-based experience that will lead you to the solution without automatically showing you how to solve it. Well start out with small hints for the puzzle, escalate to bigger ones, and eventually just spell out the answer if its still not clicking for you. Weve separated our tiered hints and answers with in-game art, but be wary of scrolling farther than you intend.In this Rise of the Golden Idol guide, well walk you through the Blockbuster Release case, including hints and the full solution for the names, conference, victim, and events puzzles.Blockbuster Release NamesThere are 11 names to discover in Blockbuster Release.First hintThe projectionist vignette is filling in for the regular projectionist.Several characters refer to themselves by their own names, or to others by their names.The costume competition winners have their full names displayed.Second hintYou can find the name of the projectionist by looking in the office and the fuse box.The man arguing with the woman has a piece of paper with their first names on it, and the woman has one with their last names.The get-away driver for the alien has his name on a vanity plate.Consider solving the costumes before solving all of the names, as knowing who is dressed as what can help.SolutionListed left to right, top to bottom, here are the names of the Blockbuster Release characters:Andy LemmonsDoug BaxterBeck MasonMike LendlJenny ChenChamp VincentAugie TamineAnnie KishimotoLaura ParkerTom PowersSarah CunninghamBlockbuster Release EquipmentThe duffle bag contains a strange message about the tools a character will need to commit a crime. Youll need to fill in four objects.First hintThese are all solvable with basic logical leaps, and dont necessarily require much sleuthing. Try some solutions out based on what makes sense to you first.Second hintFor the first entry, consider what the person in the car by the duffle bag is wearing.For two of the entries, look in the back of the flaming car.Consider what you need to bring with you to get into the movies.SolutionDisguise my identity need a costume.Get in and out of the drive-in bring enough money.Get the staff out of the way with a distraction pack wire cutters.They may search peoples bags, so Ill hide my spoils in plain sight bring paint.Blockbuster Release CostumesThe costume puzzle requires you to name the four heroes on the movie poster.First hintThere are multiple characters dressed as each hero, and at least one of them says something about their character.The costume contest sheet can help you identify characters.Second hintThe woman in the car with all the popcorn reveals the names of the male and female lead.The newest character in the movie is the alien.The man with the singed costume is dressed as the robot companion.SolutionMale hero: Transom.Woman hero: Marini.Robot companion: Bertrand.Green Alien: Porbo.Blockbuster Release DisputeThe argument between Mike and Jenny is about a piece of paper in Mikes pocket.First hintLook to see what character everyone is worried about in the movie.Look for the various props characters have brought to the premiere.Second hintMike and Jenny are arguing about a wager.Look what happened to Doug.SolutionThe bet between Mike and Jenny. Tonight, we will see Bertrand lose his head.Blockbuster Release Events 1The first Events puzzle has two paragraphs and 19 words to solve.First hintConsider who the person driving the truck is and what motivated them to crash.Look to the projector room to see the importance of the technology they use in this theater.The office scene can tell you who is sneaking around and why.Look carefully at each Porbo to discover something strange.Second hintThe first paragraph discusses the owner of the theater and the theaters name.The first paragraph names what item is being used to make this theater special.Somebody wants the theaters technology, and sent a shady character to get it.The first attempt failed, requiring the shady character to come up with a new solution.SolutionSarah Cunning, owner of the Neptune cinema, had been using a red crystal to enhance the projector. A weird lady sent Augie Tamine to buy it, but he was banned from the cinema.Augie Tamine arrived in costume and stole the crystal, disguising it as a tooth.Blockbuster Release Events 2The second event puzzle also has 19 words to solve. First hintConsider why the fire started in the complex and who started it.What caused the theater owner to spill coffee on herself.Why did the car accident happen.Second hintThe first paragraph deals exclusively with the starting of the car fire. It names two characters but involves two groups.Think about what couldve caused the movie screen to change, and use that to fill in the first half of the second paragraph.Think about what the last thing to happen in this scene is, and use it to fill out the bottom half of the second paragraph.SolutionIn order to win a bet, Jenny Chen pulled the head off Doug Baxters costume. This started a fire, so patrons tried to escape.Hearing the commotion, Sarah Cunningham looked out, saw the screen, and realized somebody must have taken the crystal. She then caused a car crash while attempting to block the exit.After Blockbuster Release, youll be able to tackle the Going Once! case.

Behind Bars is the second case of Chapter 2 in Rise of the Golden Idol. It takes place right after Garden Retreat.As with all of our Rise of the Golden Idol case guides, our goal here is to provide a hint-based experience that will lead you to the solution without automatically showing you how to solve it. Well start out with small hints for the puzzle, escalate to bigger ones, and eventually just spell out the answer if its still not clicking for you. Weve separated our tiered hints and answers with in-game art, but be wary of scrolling farther than you intend.In this Rise of the Golden Idol guide, well walk you through the Behind Bars case, including hints and the full solution for the names, conference, victim, and events puzzles.Behind Bars NamesThere are eight names to discover in Behind Bars.First hintThere are four prisoners on the list, three guards, and one handyman.The prisoners are best deduced by simultaneously working out their cell numbers.Theres a room inside the prison that describes the crimes and first names of all prisoners.Outside of the cells but inside the prison, theres an object that displays some prisoner last names.The young guard can tell you much about himself, his boss, and his fellow guard.Second hintYou can find the first name of the mustachioed guard on the outside wall of the prison.The young guard will tell you his first name, his boss first name, his boss last name, and the mustachioed guards last name.The young guards last name is hidden in a letter in one of the cells, as is the missing last name of the prisoner from the chalk board.Use the pictures in the downstairs office and process of elimination to name every prisoner except for the mystery one.The handyman has a name tag.SolutionListed left to right, top to bottom, here are the names of the Behind Bars characters:Patrick KendalPercy SainsburyJimmy BeswickRobert PakenhamJason KemptonDaniel UtleyJeremy SmithHenry WakefieldBehind Bars CellsThere are five cells for the five prisoners, including the mystery one. You need to determine where they each reside.First hintConsider the things you know about each prisoners hobbies and look for signifying items in their rooms.One prisoner calls another neighbor, meaning they need to be put next to each other.Use clues from their information sheet in the office below to realize where they go.Second hintFirst place the escapee, which will narrow down your choices for the others.To place Jimmy Beswick, pay attention to how long his sentence is, and what he says. Then look for something in one of the cells to suggest how much longer that inmate has.Consider that the names on the chalkboard dont list in the way they appear, with the far left cell appearing as #30 on the list.The inmate interested in poker has cards in his room.The two off-screen cells can be determined with the chalkboard and the dialogue of the inmates.SolutionFrom left to right, the inmates display as:Escapee (question mark)Jimmy Beswick (think dark hair)Jason Kempton (scar)Daniel Utley (mustache)Robert Pakenham (red hair)Behind Bars MessageIn the escapees cell, youll need to do some secret message decoding, which is mercifully much simpler than it initially seems.First hintYou only need two items in the escapees cell to solve the puzzle.Read the bolded pieces of the letter to figure out where you should focus your energy and your eyes.Second hintUse the message to find the number you need to encode.Use the numbers to guide you along on the colorful poster.Think about how the numbers and how they correlate to the objects below.SolutionThe secret message was encoded with:281973And could be decoded as:Inside flower book spine equals sawBehind Bars EventsThe event is three sentences long, and can be solved mostly with visual ques once you get the rest of the puzzle down.First hintThe first sentence names the escapee, what theyve done, how they got out of their cell, and who helped them cut the bars.The second sentence refers to how they reached the ground and who helped them get through the fence.The final sentence is about how he got over the fence, and who gave him the objects needed to do it.Second hintUse the list on the first floor and the chalkboard to discover the escapees name.Follow his path out of the cell and click on all the hidden places to discover the tools he used.Read Percys letter and check the other cells to discover who gave him what.SolutionArthur Blythe, who was in prison for murder, got out of his cell through a window, using a saw blade he got from Steven Aria.He entered the yard via a drainpipe, and breached the fence using wire cutters he got from Percy Sainsbury.Finally, he climbed over the wall by attaching sheets, which he got from Jimmy Beswick, to the bars from his window.After Behind Bars, youll be able to tackle the Blockbuster Release case.

Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments are proud to present a new coffee and side table collection by Justine Kegels of JJ Studio, inspired by the unique possibilities of lighting integrations. This collection celebrates the 40th anniversary of Modulars iconic Modupoint lighting, as well as the launch of Silestones Le Chic Bohme collection for a luxurious yet low-maintenance option in the hospitality sector.This table collection exemplifies what the two brands do best. With sleek Modupoint lighting that still feels contemporary over 40 years later, and a richness to the sturdy slabs of Silestone balanced lovingly on top of one another, the juxtaposition feels natural. All details, from the low height to the gentle curves of various planes, seeming to be lightly suspended in air, despite their obvious weight.Material use here plays a key role, visual weight of high importance. The solidity of the collection is comforting, a seemingly eternal yet clearly modern take on the stone furniture we know from ages past. Lighting should be beautiful especially when not in use, a permanent and essential fixture in any living space. This is integral to the considerations of the hospitality industry, where style and substance matter equally. This collection exemplifies these notions, carefully blending the two for an elegant result.The polished stone reflects light, filling the space with a golden glow. I wanted to bring the stone and lighting together in harmony, creating a design that is not only functional but can also be seen as a work of art, says Kegels. The expert combination of the Blanc Elyse and Chteau Brown colors from the new Silestone collection merge seamlessly with the modernist lighting elements, creating a beautifully cohesive collection. The updated Modupoint collection, featuring a modular lighting system, is now enhanced by the introduction of the panel mount. This can be integrated into materials like wood and stone, creating an expanse of new material technology. This technology can now also be applied to furniture, opening new doors for innovations in interior design and the hospitality sector, said Astrid De Couvreur of Modular. Modular Lighting Instruments is a Belgian brand specializing in immersive lighting solutions, spanning residential, retail, and commercial industries. They work diligently to integrate the latest lighting technologies in their products, fully believing that is the future of lighting experiences. We cant help but agree, as more multifunctional furniture continues to become more popular within hospitality.Cosentino is a globally known, family-run company that brings high-end surfaces to the world of design and architecture. Silestone is one of their many stone products, working seamlessly with the form of the design to present the material elegantly. At Cosentino, we strongly believe in the power of partnerships with designers, both nationally and internationally. These collaborations help us push boundaries in material use, aesthetics, and functionality. explains Cosentinos marketing manager, Alicia Bremmers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.JJ Studio was founded by Justine Kegels, a multi-hyphenate ranging from photography, to design, and concept creation to styling. Graduating with a masters in architecture, proportion is deftly used within the collection to add visual interest to the layers as they float ever so slightly away from the body of the frame.For more on the capsule collection of coffee and side tables designed by Justine Kegels alongside Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments, visit cosentino.com.

When youre away from home, eager to reach your final destination, the last thing you need is added stress from juggling cumbersome luggage. Whether youre navigating solo or with your family in tow, playing Tetris with your luggage as you try to maneuver everything to baggage check-in is never fun. What if, instead of hunting for a cart, your luggage transformed into one? Thats the genius of Luggical, the latest Kickstarter project thats set to redefine the way we travel. This is no ordinary luggage its an ultra-modern, multifunctional travel companion that promises to simplify, streamline, and supercharge your journey.Luggicals creators have reimagined travel gear with thoughtful features for the modern jet-setter, prompting us to wonder why no one has addressed these pain points of travel before. At the heart of this innovation is an extendable platform that unfolds with a push-pull mechanism, turning your suitcase into a trolley. This gives you ample space to stack additional bags and carry-ons, all while staying mobile. Once you reach baggage check, a quiet retraction hides the platform, with two small covers concealing the wheels for a seamless look.Other features include TSA-approved locks to secure your belongings and a dual-sided zip flap designed to keep your items organized and easily accessible. No more digging through a disheveled suitcase to find that one essential item.Constructed from durable aluminum and polycarbonate, the 28-inch Luggical suitcase measures approximately 28 inches in height, 18 inches in width, and 11 inches in depth making it a reliable companion for extended trips.Traveling is a gateway to new experiences and with Luggical, youll do so with a peace of mind and the luxury of convenience. With hundreds of backers already on board and its Kickstarter goal surpassed, Luggical is on track to make stressful travel a thing of the past.To support the Kickstarter and grab your own Luggical, visit kickstarter.com.

I'm a big fan of mirroring my MacBook's screen to my Apple TV. It's how my partner and I researched and planned our wedding, and it's what we use any time we need to make a calculated shopping decision. I like the stability of mirroring to my Apple TV, but now with AirPlay 2 integrated in so many modern displays, mirroring a Mac display to any TV is accessible and convenient.For the longest time, the only real downside to AirPlay mirroring was that you had no control over which parts of your screen you could share: You couldeither mirror your whole display or nothing at all. But now in macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 3 (currently available in developer beta, and will roll out to the public at large sometime in December), there are plenty of options for mirroring your Mac's screen. You can choose to show a single window or app, or, my favorite, finally use your TV as an extended display, like a monitor that's docked next to your laptop. How to share a single app or window on MacJust as with a Zoom call, it's nice to only share one app or window when screen mirroring, instead of everything going on with your Mac. It can save you from displaying the wrong notification, photo, or message thread when you're in a big meeting, or even when sharing with friends and family. If you're only going to be sharing your browser, or perhaps a PowerPoint presentation, it's best to just share that with your viewers. To start, click on Control Center in the menu bar and choose Screen Mirroring. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Then, choose the TV or Apple TV you want to mirror to. If you're doing this for the first time, macOS will prompt you to ask if you wish to mirror your whole screen, just an app, or use the TV as an extended display. If you don't see the popup, click the Choose Content button from the Screen Mirroring menu. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, you will see a popup with the aforementioned options. Here, choose Window or App and click Start Mirroring. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Next, switch to the app you want to mirror, and simply hover over it. macOS will add a blue tint over the window, to suggest this window will be mirrored. Here, you can choose if you want to mirror this particular window, or all windows from the appin question (so when you switch between all open windows from the app they will still be shown on the TV). Once you make the selection, the content will show up on the screen. Credit: Khamosh Pathak The window that's being mirrored will show a new Screen Mirroring icon in the top left-hand corner, in place of the usual window management buttons. You can use this button to manage and stop the screen mirroring. Alternatively, go to the Screen Mirroring menu bar drop-down and click Stop Mirroring.This feature isn't limited to a single app or window. You can keep adding apps you want to show on the TV, and as you switch between them, they will update accordingly on the TV. To add more apps or windows, go back to the Screen Mirroring menu and choose Add Windows. Credit: Khamosh Pathak The feature is currently in beta, and I've had mixed results with the stability of the app and window mirroring. Sometimes the screen goes blank when I shift to a different app, but most of the time it stays put. I hope that by the stable update this won't be an issue.How to use your TV as an external monitor for your MacIf you want to keep a particular window or multiple windows docked to your TV while you continue to work on other things on your Mac, you can use the Extend Display featurean option I've been waiting some time for. When you're using this mode, your TV essentially works as an external monitor while your MacBook's display stays in its native resolution. This way, both displays are independently usable.To use it, click Screen Mirroring, choose your TV, then click Replace. Finally, choose Extended Display. Once set, your TV will show an empty desktop view by default. You can move your mouse over to your TV to begin using it as a new display. To set that up, go to System Settings > Display Settings > Arrange Displays and drag the TV to a position that you like. I keep the TV on the top of my laptop, as it's more ergonomic. Hit Done to finalize your choice. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, you can drag any window or app over to the TV using a drag and drop gesture, and it will stay there just like that.

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Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new Partner Program that monetizes audio and video beyond income from advertising starting on January 2, 2025.The new monetization program pays Spotify creators in two ways. Creators can earn a share of ad revenue from their content on all platforms through its Partner Program. They can also earn money through monthly podcast subscriptions that allow listeners to support creators directly in return for exclusive bonus content and perks.Both tiers also come with eligibility requirements. The Spotify Partner Program requires participants to host and upload their content through its Spotify for Creators platform, have streamed 10,000 hours and at least 2,000 unique views in a 30-day period and published at least 12 episodes. Subscriptions will be open to content creators who have at least two published episodes and at least 100 unique Spotify listeners in a 60-day period. The new programs will be available for subscribers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia next January.Spotify has taken other steps to make its video and music content more accessible and mainstream. The music and video streamer integrated with TikTok and Instagram so users can post tracks on the social media sites.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/spotify-unveils-a-new-payout-model-for-creators-with-popular-videos-221706698.html?src=rss

After a lengthy consideration, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazons captive-audience meetings are a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. These are mandatory meetings where an employer shares its stance on unionization.Ensuring that workers can make a truly free choice about whether they want union representation is one of the fundamental goals of the National Labor Relations Act. Captive audience meetingswhich give employers near-unfettered freedom to force their message about unionization on workers under threat of discipline or dischargeundermine this important goal, Chairman Lauren McFerran said of the ruling. Todays decision better protects workers freedom to make their own choices in exercising their rights under the Act, while ensuring that employers can convey their views about unionization in a noncoercive manner.The decision noted that employers may hold meetings about unionization as long as workers receive advanced notice about the topic, are told that attendance is voluntary and without consequences for opting not to participate, and that attendance records are not kept.Todays ruling centers on Amazon, which has a rocky history with its employees efforts to organize and with the NLRB. However, the decision could impact other big tech firms that have followed similar practices around unionization.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-cant-force-employees-into-anti-unionization-meetings-214438177.html?src=rss