Harman's new audio tech is meant for in-car concerts

Source: Harman

Live shows have ground to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A way that musicians are trying to earn some revenue during this time is by hosting live streams or socially-distanced, drive-in shows. Samsung subsidiary Harman takes advantage of the situation and has developed new in-car audio technology to improve these live show experiences. Aptly called the Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) platform, Harman claims it can bring "remote and socially distant concertgoers the ability to directly interact with the venue, the artist and the music," whether from their cars or their homes.

It has a two-way setup that can even let fans "cheer, make song requests, vote for the next song played, or request that a specific instrument be featured in the next solo," so the interactive experience of live shows is still somewhat intact. Performers can respond accordingly as there is a "fan space" hub that can give them a sense of the "energy, enthusiasm and applause from fans directly to the artist via in-venue screens and lighting elements."

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Twitter for Android finally gets 4K image upload and viewing

It took almost a year for Twitter's Android app to get the feature, but finally, the social network allows users to upload and load 4K images. The caveat is it's currently only live on Twitter beta v8.76 and above. Unlike the iOS implementation, where you press and hold the image to get the option, the Load 4K feature is accessible through the three-dot menu that shows up when you open an image.

If you want to upload 4K images, head to Settings and privacy > Data usage > High quality image upload. From there, you can select if you wish to upload high-resolution photos on Mobile data & Wi-Fi or whichever option you'd prefer.

Source: Android Police

LG's new vacuum cleaner automatically empties dustbin while it charges

Source: LG

Emptying a vacuum cleaner is admittedly a messy affair, but LG might have a solution for that. Its new CordZero ThinQ A9 Kompressor+ vacuum cleaner empties the dustbin for you. When you place it on its charging station, it will drain its content into an attached bag. The vacuum comes with a mop attachment, washable filters, and two "quick-change" batteries when you need to clean but don't want to wait for the charging station to top it up.

LG hasn't revealed pricing and availability yet, but the existing A9 Kompressor vacuum goes for US$799 (CA$1,016), so expect this appliance to have a premium price, too.

Source: Engadget

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