![]() While Oculus and HTC both have solid games in their arsenal, most of them are demos that give players a taste of what the future could hold. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Move controllers make a triumphant return as a pretty solid pair of virtual hands. The height of my gameplay was when I fed a chicken and then used it to hitch a ride to the next level, all the while being pursued by an angry red robot. While those activities were definitely a blast, it was the overall intense experience that left a lasting impression as well as raised the hair at the nape of my neck.ĭid I scream and jump violently to my left, knocking over a conference phone in the process, when someone from Batman's famous rogues' gallery attacked me from the right? The answer is a strong maybe, and it's a really good example of why you need a clear play area.įor a more whimsical experience, I explored the world of Wayward Sky, pointing and clicking my way past robots, solving puzzles to get to the next part of the game. Just as in an airplane, one of the most important components of the PS VR is its little black box.Īs the Caped Crusader, I had the opportunity to throw Batarangs, shoot the grappling gun and break down a crime scene with the Forensic Scanner. PS VR and the Rift are semi-stationary experiences for now. When I played Job Simulator on all three systems, I noticed that details like text weren't as sharp as they were on either the Vive or the Rift.Īs far as actual room tracking, the Vive is still the only system that allows you to walk around your play space without fear of crashing into a wall or a piece of furniture. The Rift needs 5 x 11 feet, while the Vive requires 15 x 15 feet.Īlthough the PS VR can give a comparable visual performance, it doesn't stack up to either the Rift or the Vive. In terms of play-area dimensions, PS VR’s recommended measurements are 9.8 x 6.2 feet with the PS camera approximately 2 feet away. Each headset has an accelerometer and gyroscope, but the Rift features a magnetometer and 360-degree positional tracking, while the Vive relies on laser positional tracking and a front-facing camera. The headset features Sony's Sixaxis motion-sensing technology, which is comprised of a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer.īy comparison, both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift offer 1920 x 1200 per eye with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 110-degree field of view. The PlayStation VR has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels per eye at a refresh rate of 90Hz or 120Hz, depending on the game and an approximately 100-degree field of view. When everything was finished, I was looking at my PlayStation dashboard in my PS VR. I had to readjust everything during Batman: Arkham VR when the camera placed the start location in the center of my couch. It probably would have gone faster, but I had a bit of trouble getting the camera into the proper position. Then it was time for the software setup, which took about 7 minutes to complete. Once connected, I was ready to fire up this baby.Īfter I turned on my TV, PS4 and PS VR, the system ran a quick update for my new piece of hardware. Lastly, I slid back the right-side compartment on the processor unit to reveal the pair of connectors for the actual headset. ![]() Another HDMI wire and a USB-to-micro-USB cord are tethered between the processor unit and the console.įrom there, you connect the included camera to the PS4 and connect the power cords. Since the processor unit is running the show, the HDMI cable that normally would run between your console and the television now connects to the small black box. Once the power situation was covered, it was time to piece my virtual station together. The remote also has a 3.5mm headphone jack to plug in a pair of headphones or earbuds.ĭespite my voluminous locks, I had no problem getting a secure, comfortable fit with the PS VR. The power button is recessed into the control, while the mute button sits flush, and the pair of volume buttons jut outward. In order to operate the remote while wearing the headset, Sony has wisely created some tactile cues. The white and black remote is larger than what you'd see on a pair of headphones and has buttons for power, mute and volume. There's a white adjustment dial in the back to tighten the grip, but if it's too uncomfortable, the headband-release button quickly loosens things up.Īlong the left side of the headset is a long black cable that extends downward into the PS VR's inline remote. Pulling on the back of the strap reveals black stretchy cables that allows you to fit the device on your head. Sony placed most of the ballast in the back of this rather stylish, yet unassuming headband, which makes for a more comfortable fit. (Image credit: Jeremy Lips / Tom's Guide)Īttached to the top of the scope is a white halo made of white hard plastic lined with black textured foam.
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Oral Care Companion App: As the largest digitally native oral care brand and subscription service, quip expects its app, currently accessible to users of its smart brush, to reach over 1 million users in 2022 through expanded access and strategic healthcare partnerships.The company, which designs and develops all its products in-house, will continue to expand its portfolio of professionally-backed and ADA accepted dental solutions. These new innovations alone are on pace to hit 1 million units sold later this year. Product Innovation : With an ambitious endeavor that started with an electric toothbrush and toothpaste, quip brought more delight to oral care routines this past year with refillable floss pick, refillable mouthwash, refillable gum and smart electric toothbrushes.Retail sales of quip oral care products year to date are up more than 100% compared to last year thanks to new product launches and an expanding 10,000+ door retail footprint (most recently, launching nationwide in Walmart following its successful roll-out with Target in 2018). Channel Growth : quip will continue to grow its multi-million member subscriber base through its ecommerce, retail, partner and provider omni-channel approach.With the Series B funding, quip will further scale its existing consumer packaged goods (CPG) business and fuel the development of new verticals, innovations in professional services and global expansion, taking aim at the entire global oral healthcare market. Since launching in 2015, quip has upended the personal oral care market becoming the first and most prolific brand putting design, accessibility and simplicity at the forefront of oral care while providing a tangible benefit to the environment with its innovative, first of its category, refillable oral care products and all-paper recyclable packaging. No other oral care company can match quip’s engaged customer base, data expertise, professional network and digital platform that helps people take control of every aspect of their oral health,” said Ewa Kozicz, Co-Head of CSI. ![]() “quip is well on its way to becoming the iconic oral care brand in the way we’ve seen companies revolutionize other industries like fitness, pet care and eyewear. On the heels of reaching profitability, expanding into new oral care verticals, and launching its first professional services, CSI recognized quip’s unique potential to disrupt the $450 billion global oral healthcare market through its digital platform connecting personal and professional oral care, and become the center for oral health. NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE)- quip, the modern oral healthcare company with over 7.5 million users, today announced it has raised $100 million in growth funding from Cowen Sustainable Investments (CSI) an environmental sustainability focused growth investment strategy. It is updated regularly to enhance the feature set, and updates, as well as friendly customer support, are provided free of charge.is a program designed to manage the content of devices such as iPhone, iPod and iPad in all available versions based on the firmware 1.1.X, 2.X, 3.X, iOS4, iOS5 or iOS6. ![]() The program is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese languages. Recent updates also added the ability to transfer, Voice Memos, Call logs, Bookmarks, Call History, Voice Mails, Reminders, and Files.TouchCopy 16 KeygenTouchCopy License Key works with all models of iPod, iPhone, and iPad and is compatible with devices using iOS4 to iOS 11. You can export contacts and calendars from your iPhone to your computer, then import them into Outlook. It is updated regularly to enhance the feature set and the product updates as well as friendly customer support are provided free of charge.Those who like to combine work with leisure will find the ability to manage and copy iPod, iPhone and iPad notes, contacts, calendars useful too. The program is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese languages. TouchCopy works with all models of iPod, iPhone and iPad and is compatible with devices running all versions of iOS, including iOS 14. Recent updates also added the ability to transfer iBooks, Voice Memos, Call logs, Bookmarks and Call History. Those who like to combine work with leisure will find the ability to manage and copy iPod, iPhone and iPad notes, contacts, calendars useful too. If you wish to keep your iPhone messages safe, TouchCopy conveniently lets you save your SMS, MMS, iMessages and WhatsApp conversations as html files and even saves the images sent as part of your conversations as JPEGs. Also, you can save your games and Apps from your iPod, iPhone or iPad to your computer or directly back into your iTunes library. In addition to all this, TouchCopy lets you view and copy your iDevice Photos to your computer, including photos and videos taken on your device's camera. Music and video can even be played through a computer without needing to have iTunes installed. It also transfers your album art, ratings, play counts and other song data. If you recently replaced your computer or a recovering after a hard drive failure, TouchCopy lets you save your music, playlists, podcasts and videos from your iPod, iPhone or iPad to your hard drive or directly into iTunes, at the touch of a button. TouchCopy is the leading solution which delivers an easy and safe way to transfer and backup all iPod, iPhone and iPad content. We highly recommend it to quickly back up Apple device content.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of TouchCopy 12.52. TouchCopy's streamlined interface and comprehensive file transfer capabilities will please users of all skill levels. Slow to recognize: It took a few tries of us plugging and unplugging our iPad before TouchCopy would recognize the device. However, you won't be able to back up your iPad, iPhone, or iPod content since that feature is exclusive to the paid version. Generous trial period: With the ability to make 100 copies of your imported files, you'll have plenty of time to check out what TouchCopy has to offer before deciding to buy outright. Listen while you transfer: TouchCopy acts as a music player, allowing us to listen to music files while we copied them to iTunes and our PC. ![]() Likewise, we were able to just as easily copy those files to iTunes and our PC. ![]() With the click of a button, the program immediately imported all 200+ photos we had saved on our iPad. ![]() One-click transfers: Though TouchCopy offers a link to a help page, we didn't need to read it to get started. TouchCopy quickly transfers all iPod, iPad, and iPhone content to either iTunes or your hard drive with the click of a button. The technical picture suggests buyers still have the upper hand. The weekly picture for IOTA shows the cryptocurrency surged almost 113%, rallying from lows of $0.55. IOTA looked to have stemmed a two-year downtrend trajectory with recent price moves that saw it trade as high as $1.41. The downward action started after IOTA/USD reached what looks like a potential local top at $1.41 on 13 February IOTA/USD price outlook ![]() ![]() Upward momentum saw it continue higher, with candlesticks suggesting increased sell-off pressure. Market reaction to the news saw IOTA/USD surge 32% in one day, shooting from $0.88 to $1.40. As the world’s first such project, Alvarium offers “a measurable way of evaluating the confidence in data before it is used by an application.” While most altcoins surged in the wake of Bitcoin‘s lull after retreating from highs above $48k, last week’s upside for IOTA’s price levels was largely due to a promising new partnership.Īccording to the IOTA Foundation, IOTA had struck a partnership with Dell Technologies on Project Alvarium. The technical outlook now suggests it’s likely to sink further if bulls fail to stop the downward action above a major support level. IOTA’s struggle as the new week begins comes after the cryptocurrency charted higher over the past seven days. ![]() Earlier, the cryptocurrency’s price had dropped to lows of $0.95, which meant losses of up to 32% since prices touched $1.41, the highest level since 2018. IOTA is trading around $1.12, about 20% off this past week’s peak price. New partnership news send IOTA/USD flying to its highest level since 2018, but a dip in sentiment is threatening further gains ![]() ![]() "PCPC and its member companies are firmly committed to ensuring consumers have access to cosmetics and personal care products with ingredients that have been thoroughly tested for safety and follow the requirements of the law," the statement said. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as product manufacturers, are aware that it may be present in food and drug products at very low levels," PCPC wrote. "Benzene is not an intentionally added ingredient in body spray products however, the U.S. Unilever, which makes Suave, told CNN in an email: "Unilever takes all safety concerns seriously, and we are conducting a robust investigation into the Valisure petition's assertions about two Suave antiperspirant aerosols."ĬNN did not receive a response from the rest of the brands before publication, but the Personal Care Products Council, an industry association that speaks for 600 consumer product companies, put out this statement. The Village Company, which makes Soft&Dri, declined to provide a comment. To date, CNN was not able to verify that any of these products except Old Spice and Secret have been recalled following Valisure's early November request to that effect to the FDA.ĬNN reached out to all of these companies for response. Last week, "in an abundance of caution," manufacturer Procter & Gamble voluntarily pulled 17 different types of Old Spice and Secret antiperspirant off the shelves, according to a press release.Ī number of other brands have not yet been recalled, including batches of Tag, Sure, Equate, Suave, Right Guard and Brut that had levels of benzene at or above 2 parts per million, said David Light, CEO and founder of Valisure, the independent lab that ran the tests and filed the petition.Īdditional batches of antiperspirants and deodorants, which Valisure said tested at levels up to 2 parts per million, include products made by Summer's Eve, Right Guard, Power Stick, Soft & Dri and Victoria's Secret. The agency has also set a "goal of 0 ppb for benzene in drinking water and in water such as rivers and lakes because benzene can cause leukemia." The US Environmental Protection Agency has set a much lower limit - 5 parts per billion (ppb) - for exposure to benzene in drinking water. However, the FDA did allow a "temporary" use of benzene in liquid hand sanitizers during the pandemic, setting the upper limit to 2 parts per million. (CNN) - Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands, according to a citizen's petition filed this month with the US Food and Drug Administration.īenzene should not be used in the manufacture of drug substances or products because it is a class one solvent with "unacceptable toxicity," according to the FDA. ![]()
![]() ![]() Someday, it will be as it was, and hopefully by then, it can be truly appreciated by human beings, without feeling the compulsion to exploit its beauty or humanity’s craving to profit from it. It’s Just in liquid storage.” Now, seeing how Industrial Strength Recreation and sheer hordes -millions and millions - of well meaning tourists are destroying other places of beauty that still remain above the water line, I’ve concluded that Glen Canyon just might be safer where it is. It’s best to consider the future in broader terms than our own lifetimes.Īs Abbey once said, “Glen Canyon’s not gone. We know our stay here is a relative blink of the eye in geologic time. I’ve come to accept that my yearning to see it now is, in some ways, a selfish act. In a few centuries, there will be no trace of the reservoir. And of course, it drowned one of God’s most sacred works of art. It was a terrible error by the powers that be in effect, it allowed the most inhospitable, driest part of the North American continent to grow far beyond its natural carrying capacity. It was a lesson that served me well later on.Īs to Glen Canyon Dam, I guess that as I get older and much closer to the end than the beginning, I realized it was fruitless and futile to be so upset about the damn dam. It was the first time I saw the way the media could manipulate the minds of millions, simply by committing lies of omission. In fact, I found myself feeling furious with some of the conspiracy buff authors, when I realized that they had deliberately withheld information that was available as soon as November 23, 1963, but failed to disclose the facts because it would destroy their preconceptions (not to mention their book sale profits). Over the years, and yes, after reading more books that provided a more fact-based, even handed analysis of the Novemtragedy, I completely changed my mind. I remember the manager of the B Dalton bookstore became a friend of mine (she advertised in the Zephyr) and one day as I went straight to the JFK assassination section, she chuckled and laughed, “Have you ever considered broadening your literary interests?” It was a fair point, and she was right. I gobbled them up as soon as they hit the shelves. “The Men Who Killed Kennedy.” “Rush to Judgment,” “The Other Oswald.” And so many more. I bought every book on the subject, and watched every television program that was dedicated to the topic. ![]() I was a dyed-in-the wool JFK Conspiracy buff for decades. In one case, I decided my conspiratorial beliefs were simply wrong. After so many decades I’ve come to grips with two of my favorite obsessions. You can review a comparison table at /edition. DBeaver comes in four different license levels, depending on the features that you need. If you're like me and move between operating systems frequently, DBeaver can provide some stability here, since the interface will be the same, no matter what type of computer you're working on. ![]() It's also multiplatform, meaning that the same application is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. So DBeaver is a universal database client. This means that if you take the time to learn how DBeaver works, you can be productive with a very large number of data sources and not need to learn a new tool set or alter your workflows every time a new platform enters the mix. And since everything happens within a single application, you can bounce back and forth between various data sources without having to change the tool that you're working with. You can run SQL commands to create new database objects or to alter existing objects. You can explore the structure of your database to see how tables relate to one another and how various data constraints have been implemented. ![]() You can browse the data that they contain or write SQL queries for analysis or reporting tasks. Once a data source is connected, DBeaver will allow you to do almost anything that you would want to do with it. Needless to say, no matter what technology you need to work with, it's likely that DBeaver will be able to access that data. We have key value stores, time series databases, graph databases, search engines, and finally, we have some embedded databases, such as SQLite, Microsoft Access, and the good old comma-separated values flat file. We can also use DBeaver to connect to big data sources, like Apache Spark and CockroachDB. There are access to cloud-hosted databases, like Amazon's Redshift and DynamoDB, Google's BigQuery, and Microsoft SQL Azure. We also have connections to popular document databases, such as MongoDB and Couchbase. Scrolling down on the page, we'll find some analytical databases, such as Teradata and SAP HANA. We have relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL. You can see a list of all the data sources that DBeaver supports by visiting /databases. With DBeaver, you can connect to almost any data source with just one application. ![]() DBeaver makes your job easier by providing a single universal interface for all of your data, no matter what platform it lives on or what file formats it's stored in. For data scientists that need to work with data from a variety of sources, this means that you need to have a working knowledge of all of these different applications and be able to remember their unique workflows, shortcuts, and quirks. And if you work with spreadsheets or data stored in CSV files, then you'll also need to know how to use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. MySQL users will know about MySQL Workbench or phpMyAdmin. If you work with PostgreSQL data, then you've likely used pgAdmin. ![]() For instance, if you work with SQL Server, then you're almost certainly familiar with Management Studio. Each database platform or data storage format typically has its own native tool set or graphical user interface. If you've spent any time working with data, then I'm sure you've had to familiarize yourself with a wide variety of different tools. We'll start with the problem that DBeaver attempts to solve. Let's kick off this course with a brief introduction to what DBeaver is and why you might choose to incorporate the application into your data science workflows. ![]() ![]() "And if you buy two, you get a gold toof for free."Now this drink ain't for the faint of heart, baby! No, seriously, I had two cardiac arrests on the way here."."Are you a stick in the mud? Do you take life too seriously? Is yo blood sugar low?".During her Sweet Toof commercial in the Pop! Goes the Queens Challenge."Let's see how this one turns out, America!"."Jennifer Lewis! Not Jennifer Lawrence!"."This is some nosy-ass bald-headed mothertucker."."I just put myself on the 100 dollar bill, how 'bout that.". ![]() When you hear 'em comin' you gotta get low." "I see all this room full of white people up in here I got nervous."I just thought people gave you money when you gave 'em fellatio!".As Deborah in the Bossy Rossy: After Dark Challenge."Come on miss LaLa, you bobbin!" (referring to LaLa Ri bobbing her first pin.)."I own 51% of the Flag Fectry!" (During the RuPaulmark Acting Challenge.).The 'Ebony Enchantress' is me! Legs up to my waist and talent you can't replace! ♪" (verse in "ConDragulations") "♪ The name's Symone and I'm here for the throne! Beat face and I'm Arkansas grown."This is not her Janet Jackson moment, it's MINE!" (referring to Tamisha Iman during their premiere lip-sync.)."Don’t let the smooth taste fool ya baby!" (Entrance Quote).Memorable Quotes RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 She had a bunch of drag names picked out like "Delilah Alamein" and "Erica" but Symone was the one that stuck. 5.2.1 RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Looks.5.1.1 RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Looks. ![]() It can also dry out your hair, which will potentially lead to damage. The UV rays in sunlight weaken and break down the chemical bonds that hold hair dye in place. Stay Out of the SunĪvoiding sunlight is one of the best things you can do to keep your locks brightly colored. You can use dry shampoo to absorb excess oils and refresh your scalp between washes. Try to wash your hair two or three times a week or less often if you can. Even if you use color-safe products, your shade won’t last as long with frequent washing. The sad reality is that washing your hair causes your color to fade. After you finish, rinse your hair with cold water to keep everything in place. Warm water will help the pigments settle in your hair, so use warm water with color-boosting products. On the other hand, cold water will help seal your cuticles and keep the color where you need it to be. The one exception to this rule is when you’re using color depositing products. Warm water opens your hair’s cuticle, which means more dye can run out. Wash Your Hair with Cold WaterĪ straightforward way to make your color last longer is to wash your hair with cold water. Here are some ways to extend the life of your semi-permanent dye. How To Make Semi-Permanent Dye Last LongerĮven though you can’t mix semi-permanent dye with a developer, there are ways you can make your semi-permanent color last longer. Using a color depositing product can help keep your shade intense and slow down fading for between 5 and 15 washes. Like semi-permanent dyes, color-depositing shampoos and conditioners deposit pigments onto the outside of your strands to create a bolder color result. You can put on a shower cap to trap body heat or sit under a hooded dryer for up to 30 minutes. Heat opens your hair’s cuticles, which helps the dye stick to your hair better and even penetrates your hair cuticle a bit. If you’re looking to make your color more intense, use heat while you wait for the dye to stain your strands. Picking the right hair dye brand can more than triple your color’s longevity! Use Heat ![]() While most semi-permanent dyes last for around eight washes, some brands like Pulp Riot can last for up to 42 washes. If you want your dye to last for a long time, you should definitely use a highly pigmented dye. Some brands of semi-permanent hair dye contain more pigment than others. Moist, towel-dried hair will soak up more dye than soaking wet or dry locks and create a more even color result. Semi-permanent dyes don’t contain any cuticle lifting ingredients like peroxide or ammonia, so use water to open your hair’s cuticle instead. Apply Your Semi-Permanent Dye to Damp HairĪlthough you can apply semi-permanent to dry strands, damp hair will absorb more of the pigment. For a more vibrant shade, leave the color in your hair for up to 45 minutes. While we don’t recommend keeping it on for that long, leaving the dye on longer than recommended may lead to a higher color payout. Because semi-permanent dyes are gentle, some users let them sit on their locks overnight. The longer you allow your dye to sit, the more intense your color will turn out. If you’re thinking about using a developer with your semi-permanent hair dye, you’re probably searching for a longer-lasting or more vibrant color.Īlthough you should never mix developer with semi-permanent color, there are steps you can take to make your shade more intense. How to Make Semi-Permanent Dye More Intense If you want to mix hair dye with conditioner or developer to dilute the color results, read this article. Therefore, mixing semi-permanent dye with a developer will leave you with faded, uneven color that doesn’t last long. The acidic nature of hydrogen peroxide in a developer will prevent the dye from adhering to your strands. If you do, you probably won’t like the results. You should never mix developer with semi-permanent dye. 4.2 Steps for Mixing Semi-Permanent Dye with ConditionerĬan You Mix Semi-Permanent Hair Dye with Developer?.4 Can You Mix Semi-Permanent Hair Dye with Conditioner?.3.5 Protect Your Hair Before You Go Swimming. ![]() 3 How To Make Semi-Permanent Dye Last Longer.2.3 Choose More Highly Pigmented Brands.2.2 Apply Your Semi-Permanent Dye to Damp Hair.2.1 Leave the Dye on Your Hair for Longer.2 How to Make Semi-Permanent Dye More Intense.1 Can You Mix Semi-Permanent Hair Dye with Developer?. |
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