🌎 Google’s prototype augmented reality glasses are going on a trip
The company is planning to test augmented reality (AR) prototypes in public beginning next month. Google has been exploring concepts like AR glasses that show translations in real time, but they want to take its ideas from the lab into the real world.
The tech giant claims its prototypes don’t support photography or videography, though any image data captured during its tests will be deleted unless the data is used for further analysis or debugging.
Google lists “translation, trannoscription and navigation” as the features in testing and previewed glasses at Google I/O earlier this year that can show language translated right in front of your eyes. But in announcing these tests well ahead of when they’ll actually take place in the real world and describing what they will involve, Google seems to be attempting to avoid a repeat of the “Glasshole” debacle that plagued the company’s infamous Google Glass headset.
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The company is planning to test augmented reality (AR) prototypes in public beginning next month. Google has been exploring concepts like AR glasses that show translations in real time, but they want to take its ideas from the lab into the real world.
The tech giant claims its prototypes don’t support photography or videography, though any image data captured during its tests will be deleted unless the data is used for further analysis or debugging.
Google lists “translation, trannoscription and navigation” as the features in testing and previewed glasses at Google I/O earlier this year that can show language translated right in front of your eyes. But in announcing these tests well ahead of when they’ll actually take place in the real world and describing what they will involve, Google seems to be attempting to avoid a repeat of the “Glasshole” debacle that plagued the company’s infamous Google Glass headset.
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‼️ EU Publishes New List of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union published new list of sanctions against Russian officials and organizations in the Official Journal of the EU.
The new list of sanctions includes Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, actors Sergei Bezrukov and Vladimir Mashkov, parliamentarian Adam Delimkhanov and Russian presidential envoy in the North Caucasus Federal District Yuri Chaika, among others.
Among the affected organizations are: Rossotrudnichestvo, Sberbank, Young Army and the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.
The EU ban on the purchase of Russian gold and jewelry will take effect from July 22, the document says.
The European Union published new list of sanctions against Russian officials and organizations in the Official Journal of the EU.
The new list of sanctions includes Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, actors Sergei Bezrukov and Vladimir Mashkov, parliamentarian Adam Delimkhanov and Russian presidential envoy in the North Caucasus Federal District Yuri Chaika, among others.
Among the affected organizations are: Rossotrudnichestvo, Sberbank, Young Army and the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.
The EU ban on the purchase of Russian gold and jewelry will take effect from July 22, the document says.
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‼️ Italian President Signs Decree on Early Parliamentary Elections on September 25
Italian President Sergio Mattarella signed decrees to organize snap elections to the country's parliament on September 25 and the first meeting of its chambers on October 13, the presidential office said.
The president received the resigned Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese, who presented him with decrees that had previously been approved by the country's Council of Ministers.
After the vote, the number of parliamentarians in Italy will be reduced by a third: in September 2020, the Italians in a referendum advocated reducing the number of parliamentarians from almost 1,000 to 600.
Earlier Thursday, Mattarella signed a decree on the early dissolution of the national parliament as a result of the aggravated political crisis in the country. On Thursday morning, Draghi confirmed his resignation.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella signed decrees to organize snap elections to the country's parliament on September 25 and the first meeting of its chambers on October 13, the presidential office said.
The president received the resigned Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese, who presented him with decrees that had previously been approved by the country's Council of Ministers.
After the vote, the number of parliamentarians in Italy will be reduced by a third: in September 2020, the Italians in a referendum advocated reducing the number of parliamentarians from almost 1,000 to 600.
Earlier Thursday, Mattarella signed a decree on the early dissolution of the national parliament as a result of the aggravated political crisis in the country. On Thursday morning, Draghi confirmed his resignation.
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‼️ EU Publishes New List of Sanctions Against Russia The European Union published new list of sanctions against Russian officials and organizations in the Official Journal of the EU. The new list of sanctions includes Russian First Deputy Prime Minister…
⚡️ Moscow Says New EU sanctions Illegitimate, EU Attempts to Put Pressure Have No Prospects
The EU sanctions are illegitimate, attempts to put pressure on Moscow have no prospects, and the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"On July 21, the EU Council announced the expansion of illegitimate unilateral restrictive measures against Russia. Thus, the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence," Zakharova said in a statement.
Against the background of the obvious hopelessness and futility of the long-term policy of pressure on Russia, the disastrous consequences of the EU sanctions for various segments of the global economy and security, including the EU member states, are becoming more and more obvious, she said.
"The EU Council made another attempt to shed responsibility for provoking and exacerbating the global food and energy crises," Zakharova said.
"But the facts speak for themselves. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the short-sighted economic and energy policy of the West is the main reason for the rise in prices for agricultural products and hydrocarbons. The situation is aggravated by the anti-Russian measures of the EU, openly pursuing the goal of undermining the foreign economic activity of our country, including in the agricultural sector," she explained.
The EU sanctions are illegitimate, attempts to put pressure on Moscow have no prospects, and the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"On July 21, the EU Council announced the expansion of illegitimate unilateral restrictive measures against Russia. Thus, the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence," Zakharova said in a statement.
Against the background of the obvious hopelessness and futility of the long-term policy of pressure on Russia, the disastrous consequences of the EU sanctions for various segments of the global economy and security, including the EU member states, are becoming more and more obvious, she said.
"The EU Council made another attempt to shed responsibility for provoking and exacerbating the global food and energy crises," Zakharova said.
"But the facts speak for themselves. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the short-sighted economic and energy policy of the West is the main reason for the rise in prices for agricultural products and hydrocarbons. The situation is aggravated by the anti-Russian measures of the EU, openly pursuing the goal of undermining the foreign economic activity of our country, including in the agricultural sector," she explained.
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🇬🇧 Truss Favored by Over 60% of Tories in Upcoming Party Leadership Election - Poll
Over 60% of members of the UK's Conservative Party are prepared to vote for Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, while her opponent former Chancellor Rishi Sunak struggles to secure 40% of the votes, according to a YouGov poll published on Thursday.
The poll of Tory members suggests that Truss may receive 62% of votes and Sunak - 38%. The foreign secretary has a 24-point advantage. In a Tuesday poll, which was carried out before the final two candidates were determined, the figures suggested that Truss would beat Sunak in a hypothetical head-to-head by only 19 points.
On Wednesday, the fifth round of voting by Conservative Party members took place in Parliament to elect the leader of the party, who will also become prime minister of the country. As a result, two candidates reached the final of the election race - Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
Voting will take place by mail from August 4 and the results on September 5.
Over 60% of members of the UK's Conservative Party are prepared to vote for Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, while her opponent former Chancellor Rishi Sunak struggles to secure 40% of the votes, according to a YouGov poll published on Thursday.
The poll of Tory members suggests that Truss may receive 62% of votes and Sunak - 38%. The foreign secretary has a 24-point advantage. In a Tuesday poll, which was carried out before the final two candidates were determined, the figures suggested that Truss would beat Sunak in a hypothetical head-to-head by only 19 points.
On Wednesday, the fifth round of voting by Conservative Party members took place in Parliament to elect the leader of the party, who will also become prime minister of the country. As a result, two candidates reached the final of the election race - Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
Voting will take place by mail from August 4 and the results on September 5.
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🏥 Amazon makes $3.9 billion bet on primary care provider One Medical
The deal — one of its largest acquisitions ever — will give Amazon a physical network of health care offices and providers, as well as access to technology the start-up has built to enable virtual doctor visits. It adds to the company’s existing health care portfolio, which includes an online pharmacy and Amazon Care, a virtual urgent care service.
Primary care is often focused on helping patients make improvements to their lives, and Amazon could use the acquisition to point people to buy nutritional food at Whole Foods or get prenoscriptions from Amazon Pharmacy.
Health care is in need of reinvention, said Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, in the release announcing the deal, and the combo will aim to improve the quality of service for customers.
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The deal — one of its largest acquisitions ever — will give Amazon a physical network of health care offices and providers, as well as access to technology the start-up has built to enable virtual doctor visits. It adds to the company’s existing health care portfolio, which includes an online pharmacy and Amazon Care, a virtual urgent care service.
Primary care is often focused on helping patients make improvements to their lives, and Amazon could use the acquisition to point people to buy nutritional food at Whole Foods or get prenoscriptions from Amazon Pharmacy.
Health care is in need of reinvention, said Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, in the release announcing the deal, and the combo will aim to improve the quality of service for customers.
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👮♂️ Ex-cop Lane gets 2 1/2 years on Floyd killing federal charge
A federal judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to 2 1/2 years in prison Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, calling Lane’s role in the restraint that killed Floyd “a very serious offense in which a life was lost.” However, the judge handed down a sentence well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family sought.
Judge Paul Magnuson’s sentence was just slightly more than the 27 months that Lane’s attorney had requested, while prosecutors had asked for at least 5 1/4 years in prison — the low end of federal guidelines for the charge Lane was convicted on earlier this year. He said Lane, who faces sentencing in September on state charges in Floyd’s killing, will remain free on bond until he must turn himself in Oct. 4.
Two other officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, were also convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights and will be sentenced later.
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A federal judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to 2 1/2 years in prison Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, calling Lane’s role in the restraint that killed Floyd “a very serious offense in which a life was lost.” However, the judge handed down a sentence well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family sought.
Judge Paul Magnuson’s sentence was just slightly more than the 27 months that Lane’s attorney had requested, while prosecutors had asked for at least 5 1/4 years in prison — the low end of federal guidelines for the charge Lane was convicted on earlier this year. He said Lane, who faces sentencing in September on state charges in Floyd’s killing, will remain free on bond until he must turn himself in Oct. 4.
Two other officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, were also convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights and will be sentenced later.
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📚 Michelle Obama’s book ‘The Light We Carry’ coming this fall
The former first lady will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
The new book is his first entirely new work since the 2018 release of her acclaimed blockbuster “Becoming,” which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, surpassing the sales of any memoir by a previous first lady or modern president, including her husband, former President Barack Obama. Penguin Random House will publish the 336-page book Nov. 15 and has announced a first printing of 2.75 million copies for the US and Canada.
On Thursday, Penguin Random House announced an annual writing prize in her honor, the $10,000 Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, part of an awards program for public high school students the company launched in 1993.
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The former first lady will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
The new book is his first entirely new work since the 2018 release of her acclaimed blockbuster “Becoming,” which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, surpassing the sales of any memoir by a previous first lady or modern president, including her husband, former President Barack Obama. Penguin Random House will publish the 336-page book Nov. 15 and has announced a first printing of 2.75 million copies for the US and Canada.
On Thursday, Penguin Random House announced an annual writing prize in her honor, the $10,000 Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, part of an awards program for public high school students the company launched in 1993.
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⚡️ Japanese Cabinet Schedules State Funeral of Former Prime Minister Abe for Sept 27 - Reports
The Japanese government has scheduled the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for September 27, media reported on Friday.
According to the Kyodo news agency, the ceremony will take place at the Nippon Budokan arena in the Kitanomaru National Garden in Tokyo.
Abe was attacked July 8 in the Japanese city of Nara during his campaign speech. Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, approached the politician from behind and fired two shots from a distance of about 10 meters (33 feet). The attacker reportedly plotted the assassination of the 67-year-old former head of government for nearly a year.
The Japanese government has scheduled the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for September 27, media reported on Friday.
According to the Kyodo news agency, the ceremony will take place at the Nippon Budokan arena in the Kitanomaru National Garden in Tokyo.
Abe was attacked July 8 in the Japanese city of Nara during his campaign speech. Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, approached the politician from behind and fired two shots from a distance of about 10 meters (33 feet). The attacker reportedly plotted the assassination of the 67-year-old former head of government for nearly a year.
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💵 DeSantis issues a $450-per-child check to 'offset the costs of rising inflation' for Florida families
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Thursday announced he's reallocating some COVID-19 relief funds and sending $450 check directly to struggling families in the state.
To fund the checks, the governor has set aside $35.5 million from the $1 billion the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to an announcement from Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady.
The Florida Department of Children and Families said it expected about 59,000 families to receive at least one check, and, like other COVID-19 relief funds, there's no application.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Thursday announced he's reallocating some COVID-19 relief funds and sending $450 check directly to struggling families in the state.
To fund the checks, the governor has set aside $35.5 million from the $1 billion the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to an announcement from Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady.
The Florida Department of Children and Families said it expected about 59,000 families to receive at least one check, and, like other COVID-19 relief funds, there's no application.
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🏘 The chance of a US recession in the next 12 months is a 'coin flip,' says Mortgage Bankers Association
The Mortgage Bankers Association revised its US economy outlook lower and puts the chances of a recession over the next 12 months at 50%, with the most likely timing being in the first half of 2023," MBA economists said in a news release following its July 2022 Economic Forecast.
The MBA lowered its growth rate for 2022 to 0.6%, compared to last month's forecast of 1.6%. "We expect inflation to end the year at around 6% before declining to a 2% to 2.5% range in 2023 and 2024," the MBA noted.
Home sales, meanwhile, will see a decline of about 8%, the MBA forecasted. In the economists' words: "Higher mortgage rates have reduced the pace of home sales, and now with the prospect of a weaker economy and an elevated risk of recession, potential homebuyers have pulled back even more."
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The Mortgage Bankers Association revised its US economy outlook lower and puts the chances of a recession over the next 12 months at 50%, with the most likely timing being in the first half of 2023," MBA economists said in a news release following its July 2022 Economic Forecast.
The MBA lowered its growth rate for 2022 to 0.6%, compared to last month's forecast of 1.6%. "We expect inflation to end the year at around 6% before declining to a 2% to 2.5% range in 2023 and 2024," the MBA noted.
Home sales, meanwhile, will see a decline of about 8%, the MBA forecasted. In the economists' words: "Higher mortgage rates have reduced the pace of home sales, and now with the prospect of a weaker economy and an elevated risk of recession, potential homebuyers have pulled back even more."
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⚖️ A former Coinbase executive is among 3 charged in the first-ever crypto insider trading scheme
The US Attorney's Office in Manhattan alleged that the former Coinbase employee tipped off his brother and a friend on assets before they were going to be listed on Coinbase, which isn't implicated in any wrongdoing.
Ishan Wahi, the former Coinbase executive, as well as Nikhil Wahi and Sameer Ramani now face charges of wire fraud and insider trading. The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed a separate insider trading complaint against them.
The Justice Department alleged Ishan Wahi tipped off his brother and Ramani at least 14 times on asset listings before they appeared publicly, allowing them to make at least $1.5 million in total on at least 25 crypto assets due to insider information.
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The US Attorney's Office in Manhattan alleged that the former Coinbase employee tipped off his brother and a friend on assets before they were going to be listed on Coinbase, which isn't implicated in any wrongdoing.
Ishan Wahi, the former Coinbase executive, as well as Nikhil Wahi and Sameer Ramani now face charges of wire fraud and insider trading. The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed a separate insider trading complaint against them.
The Justice Department alleged Ishan Wahi tipped off his brother and Ramani at least 14 times on asset listings before they appeared publicly, allowing them to make at least $1.5 million in total on at least 25 crypto assets due to insider information.
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Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin was assaulted during a speech at a campaign event in Perinton, Monroe County in New York. An as yet unidentified man got up on the stage with a knife and lunged at Zeldin. However, the candidate grabbed the assailant by the wrist thereby preventing him from attacking. The suspect is in custody now and the investigation of the attack continues
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⚡️ Iran's withdrawal from nuclear commitments does not mean Tehran is developing nuclear weapons, IAEA says
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⚡️ The Russian government has expanded its list of "unfriendly" foreign countries, adding Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia
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⚡️ The Russian government has expanded its list of "unfriendly" foreign countries, adding Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia
⚡️ The list applies to people who stay on Russian soil with whom diplomatic missions of unfriendly countries, and their consular offices, can conclude their employment contract.
Slovenia and Croatia will not be able to hire staff for their diplomatic missions
Slovenia and Croatia will not be able to hire staff for their diplomatic missions
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📹 The footage of Stephen King's notorious conversation with Vovan and Lexus.
Stephen King responded to the prank played on him, admitting that he had no idea who Bandera was and now he is "embarrassed". Or maybe he knew?
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📹 Russia's Ministry of Defense has published footage showing combat work of the TOS-1 heavy flamethrower system
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Watch: Footage of Russian fighter jets during the special operation in Ukraine
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