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Coming soon to Photoshop: Enhanced 3D functionality

Apr17
by on April 17, 2015 at 11:25 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Once upon a time, Adobe Photoshop came in two versions: the standard version and an Extended version that threw in features for 3D modeling and composition. The company reasoned that many users would not need the 3D features, and thus separated the two versions with different prices. Later, Adobe folded the 3D modeling features back into the main app with everything available via Creative Cloud subscription, and has gone on to periodically improve its functions. With the rise of 3D printing and the technology about to go mainstream, Adobe has again turned its attention to 3D in Photoshop. At the 3D Printshow in New York, the company showcased…

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Facebook wants to help your friends pronounce your name correctly

Apr17
by on April 17, 2015 at 9:38 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

Do you have a strange, oft mispronounced name (like yours truly?) Then Facebook wants to help you out. A small number of Facebook users are noticing a prompt on their Facebook profiles, asking them how to pronounce their names. Yahoo Tech confirmed the feature with Facebook earlier. I'm confused as to why Facebook thinks I need to help people pronounce my name. pic.twitter.com/1fje6aIKw0 — RinRi (@crayzayzay) April 17, 2015 If you click on the prompt, social network with show you a list of pronunciation options, as well as button to play a sample pronunciation clip. Facebook made me question everything…

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Lomo’Instant is the toy instant camera to please advanced photographers

Apr17
by on April 17, 2015 at 8:13 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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Walk into any Urban Outfitters in America and you’ll see an array of candy-colored film cameras designed to give hipsters an easy introduction to film photography without requiring any skills. But for those looking to get a little fancy with their instant camera work, Lomography wants to provide a camera that allows photo pros to experiment with all kinds of interesting effects, from double and long exposures to color filters and extra lens. The Lomo’Instant, the company’s first instant camera, started out as a Kickstarter project that was met with overwhelming results. You can opt to buy the camera with…

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Microsoft’s new Maps app for Windows 10 phones combines the best of Bing and HERE maps

Apr17
by on April 17, 2015 at 6:12 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

One of the most notable features of Windows 10 is its support for universal apps that run on both desktop and mobile hardware. Naturally, this includes Microsoft’s Maps app for Windows 10, and today we’re getting out first glimpse at what it will like on mobile. As you’d expect, the app includes street and satellite views, local search data and voice-guided navigation. It also meshes together aspects aspects of both Bing Maps and Nokia’s HERE maps. You can search for businesses and access details including location and contact information, images and reviews from Yelp. You can also make restaurant reservations…

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Streamalong helps you discover the best (and worst) of Periscope

Apr17
by on April 17, 2015 at 5:22 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches

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If you’re tired of seeing the same streams over and over again on Periscope, then Streamalong is worth checking out. The website is the brainchild of an engineer and designer duo from Artisan Mobile and works to categorize Periscope’s content for ease of search and viewing. Chris Baglieri, creator of the service, explained on Product Hunt how it is operating in two phases: “Today we categorize content coming across Twitter’s Streaming API in two phases. Phase one prunes out broadcasts where the potential reach is limited… Phase two slots broadcasts in to channels… There’s substantially more coming with regards to bucketing content,…

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