Apple is developing smart home locks with face recognition tech.This move aligns with Apple's growing interest in the home devices market.Apple's device would compete with Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring in home security.Apple is reportedly working on bringing its facial recognition technology to home security.The tech giant is developing a smart lock and doorbell that would allow residents to automatically open their home doors by scanning their faces, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.The report said that Apple's doorbell system could work with existing third-party locks or the company could partner with one lock provider to sell a complete product. The technology is still in the early stages and could be released at the end of 2025 at the earliest, the report said.Apple did not respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.The smart lock adds to Apple's growing interest in the home devices market. Last month, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working on an artificial intelligence-powered, wall-mounted tablet. The iPad-like device could be voice-operated, serve as an intercom, and control home appliances. Earlier this year, Bloomberg also reported that the company is working on building home robots.Not all these developments may come to life. This year, Apple scrapped its car project and stopped efforts to develop a subscription model for the iPhone.The door device couldIt could also allow the iPhone maker to compete withGoogle's NestandAmazon's Ring. These devices have doorbells with a motion sensor that activates the camera and records a video of the surrounding area.Such a product could draw the company into new debates about balancing users' privacy rights and working with law enforcement. Through emergency requests, police departments have received videos from Ring without receiving consent from the owner.Apple and its CEO, Tim Cook, are known for prioritizing user privacy. In 2016, Cook refused to cooperate with the US government to unlock an iPhone used by a shooter in a mass shooting and attempted bombing in San Bernardino, California.

LOCAL FISH COFFEE / DevolutionSave this picture! Zou XunkaiQuanzhou, ChinaArchitects: DevolutionAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:200 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Zou Xunkai Lead Architects: Jiansong Tang, Qi Wang More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Swimmers climbed ashore. Fishermen carrying plastic buckets filled with daily necessities for going out to sea boarded their boats. They met in the middle of two small buildings. This was originally an ice-cutting room next to the ice factory. For many years, it delivered ice to fishing boats that were about to set sail. Now, it is a coffee shop called LOCAL FISH, delivering coffee to strangers who arrived. Motorcycle traffic is frequent. Suntanned local men in the corridor on the second floor of the dangerous building of the ice factory opposite and watched and said: "LOCAL FISH, damn! We have so many of them (the name of the cafe is also a type of fish name) and they still want them", "This is a coffee shop", "Do we have a discount for coffee?"Save this picture!Save this picture!How should a cafe that appeared on the dock due to the transformation of the town be understood and introduced to the local area? This was the consensus that the operators of "LOCAL FISH" Yasan and Amei and we, as the designers, initially needed to reach. After several twists and turns, we defeated a competitor who intended to paint them pink for photos. We tried our best to preserve and restore the original appearance of the building walls corroded by sea salt; exposed steel bars; ice-making, professional cranes, crew introduction phone numbers on the wall, and dense names of ship owners and fishing boat numbers are the dense information network of the fishing port.Save this picture!Save this picture!Because it was originally a space for processing ice, the small building has a unique scale and spatial feeling. We imitated this scale in the design narrow doors and stairs, small passages and turning platforms, but opened large windows to input the surrounding port scenery into the room. The original lifting platform for transporting ice cubes, one was sunk on the first floor, and the other was lifted to the second floor as a small exhibition space.Save this picture!Save this picture!We made a more restrained treatment on some details, so that they are not inconsistent with the rough interface but show a sense of quality. The owner's choice of lamps, furniture and artworks also adds to the decorative style and interest of the small building. Next to the two small buildings, the skeleton of a ship was disassembled and reassembled into the skeleton of a shed. The colorful fishing nets woven by local fishermen were stretched between the skeletons and sparkled in the sun. This is a shady place shared by people waiting to board the ship, people fishing, people from the rescue association, people who swim in winter and people who drink coffee.Save this picture!Save this picture!Next to the two small buildings, the skeleton of a ship was disassembled and reassembled into the skeleton of a shed. The colorful fishing nets woven by local fishermen were stretched between the skeletons and sparkled in the sun. This is a shady place shared by people waiting to board the ship, people fishing, people from the rescue association, people who swim in winter and people who drink coffee.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Quanzhou, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeDevolutionOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on December 23, 2024Cite: "LOCAL FISH COFFEE / Devolution" 23 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024875/local-fish-coffee-devolution&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

As one of the strongest characters in Marvel Rivals, many players will have to play against Luna Snow. She has high damage potential and can quickly escape from enemies trying to pin her down, so it can be a bit of a challenge to take her out. It's really important to understand how to do just that because her Ultimate can completely change the tide of a fight.

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle allow players to secure and wear various disguises in different regions to hide from enemies and enter restricted areas without getting detected. This mechanic is another reason how the game stays true to the movies by allowing Indy to slip into a particular uniform to fool enemies like the Nazis. However, even wearing a disguise won't protect Indy from getting recognized by higher-ranking enemy soldiers, so there's still a level of caution required while infiltrating enemy bases and restricted areas.

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Fin Design & Effects did a great job in bringing Disneys Nautilus to life with their mastery of creating breath-taking visual effects. The team was assigned to open the film, as they introduce the famous submarine, Nautilus. They built a fully CG tall ship complete with dynamic sails, ropes, and destruction, placed seamlessly into a live action setting. The ocean environment, from calm seas to raging waves, was entirely created, with intricate interaction simulations.One of the exceptional works was on the climax sequence, where they revealed the Halvar cliffs. Fin led the creative lead on this monumental reveal under the guidance of Fin Visual Effects Supervisor Will Gammon, collaborating with other studios and crafting the cliff and pillar environment.Besides these big moments, Fin contributed to many epic underwater shots and beautiful environments that made the series rich with their visual artistry. Nautilus truly shines through their exceptional work.The post Nautilus VFX Breakdown by Fin Design & Effects appeared first on Vfxexpress.

A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York Citys streets and subways in 2012, the citys schools were back in business. But schools in rural North Carolina did not reopen until almost a month after Hurricane Helene roared through in late September 2024.While natural disasters and health crises may have long-lasting effects on any school system, in rural areas the lack of physical, financial, and organizational resources is amplified when disaster strikes.Fortunately, there are solutions. Based on my professional research on emergency preparednessand my experience working in educational settingsIve identified several strategies that may help.Rural schools have unique disaster challengesUnlike urban areas, rural districts often have little access to the recreation centers, cultural institutions, university campuses, and other structures that could provide temporary sites for classes after a disaster.Access to these buildings helped schools in New York City in the response to Hurricane Sandy.Rural areas also have greater distances between homes, fewer buildings that can be used for temporary schooling, and deteriorating infrastructure. Educational resources are often insufficient, transportation is difficult, and many areas lack access to broadband.Rural school districts may have weaker local funding streams. As a result, they may struggle to provide students full access to textbooks, technology, and other essential materials.Another major barrier for rural students is transportation.In many rural communities, students rely on school buses to get to and from school. When natural disasters damage roads or disrupt transportation networks, students may be unable to attend school in person for extended periods.Even after the immediate effects of a disaster subside, transportation issues can persist. For example, the North Carolina Department of Transportation estimated that it could take a year or more to repair road damage from Hurricane Helene.Digital divide contributes to impactUrban schools, with more reliable power and internet and better access to digital resources, are able to pivot quickly to online or hybrid learning when buildings are suddenly closed.Students in rural schools, however, may have no access to reliable internet services or little or no access to the internet at all. In addition, teachers in rural areas may have more difficulty shifting classes online, since they are more likely to lack training or experience in digital instruction than teachers in cities.Planning for disasterThe disruptions following a natural disaster have both immediate and long-term consequences. Studies have found that the effects of natural disasters include mental health issues, learning loss, lower graduation rates, and diminished opportunities for higher education or career advancement.Due to the challenges already facing rural schools, I believe preparing for a disaster in a rural area should occur earlier and take into account the specific needs of the community.Rural schools, even more than their urban counterparts, cannot rely on a one-size-fits-all approach but need to make the best of the resources available and encourage collaboration from the local community and neighboring communities.Here are a few strategies they could use.Provide offline learning materialsAlthough it may seem intuitive, one key solution to school closures is developing learning materials that do not require internet access. I have found that many teachers focus on electronic resources, such as smartphones and Apple watches, and overlook the use of old-fashioned methods.Instructional materials, such as workbooks and textbooks, should be available and used before a disaster occurs. This is to ensure that students can continue with their studies when they are cut off from school. These materials, which can be supplemented after a disaster, can include projects that students can work on independently or with their families.Use mobile technologyAnother approach incorporates mobile technology, such as smartphones. If service is available, students and teachers can communicate by phone.When internet access is unavailable, schools can use mobile learning hubs. These are vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, computers, and other educational tools. These mobile hubs can travel to rural areas to provide students with access to digital resources. They serve as temporary classrooms or internet access points, bringing education directly to students.During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, I worked with a community college in Tennessee that provided mobile hubs at public libraries, school parking lots and on campus. Students were able to use these resources at all hours, day and night.Create a flexible learning environmentSchools can give students more flexibility in when and how they learn during the academic year. For example, schools can allow students to make up missed work at their own pace. Or schools can provide alternative learning hours to students who may need to help their families with recovery efforts.After Hurricane Helene downed power lines and closed roads in Beaufort County, South Carolina, students who were without power or internet were given five days to complete their work and other considerations.This flexibility helps ensure students do not fall too far behind. It may even help students better manage stress and maintain their mental well-being.Strengthen rural schoolsMaking rural school systems more resilient when disasters occur is essential to ensuring that students can continue learning.Advance planning, flexible learning options, and partnerships with families, community support services, and local and federal government programs can help. But I believe the underlying issues of the lack of resources, transportation challenges, and the digital divide should also be addressed to reduce the long-term impact of crises on rural education.Lee Ann Rawlins Williams is a clinical assistant professor of education, health, and behavior studies at the University of North Dakota.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.