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Atari just bought Intellivision, putting an end to the very first console war

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

Atari just announced that , along with more than 200 games from Intellivision Entertainment LLC. This puts an end to the very first console war, as Atari and Intellivison were bitter rivals going all the way back to 1979. The original Intellivision console, released by Mattel, went up against the Atari VCS (later named the 2600) a full decade before Nintendo and Sega started their beef.

“Uniting Atari and Intellivision after 45 years ends the longest-running console war in history,” said Mike Mika, the studio head at Atari-owned Digital Eclipse.

The deal doesn’t include the retro console. Intellivision Entertainment LLC will continue working on the Amico as a separate and rebranded company and will use a license provided by Atari to release Intellivision games on it. The company has had a difficult time getting the console funded after originally announcing it back in 2018. It did manage, however, to release a truly bizarre app for iOS and Android devices that requires two smartphones or tablets to work. One device displays the game and the other acts as a controller. It’s a weird idea and, , “one janky piece of crap.”

As for Atari, it’s already making use of the Intellivision brand by adding items like . Atari CEO and chairman that the acquisition presented a “very rare opportunity to unite former competitors and bring together fans of Atari, Intellivision and the golden age of gaming.” The ColecoVision, , was also part of this golden age of gaming, but has yet to be snatched up by Atari.

How to Build a Studio Around a TriCaster Mini X Under $20K

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

On today’s Videoguys Live, join us live as we reveal the secrets to building a professional-grade studio with a Tricaster Mini X, all within a budget of $20,000. Discover cost-effective strategies, essential gear, and expert tips to elevate your production value. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive guide to creating a top-notch studio setup without breaking the bank. Tune in to transform your vision into reality!

Watch the full video here:

On today’s show:

WorkFlow Slide
TriCaster Mini X and why to build around it.
Why Do I need a network switch?
What Is a PTZ?
Understanding PTZ Zoom
Expanding the Studio With NDI: Using Encoders/Decoders and Kiloview X1 and Cube R1

Workflow

TriCaster Mini X

The best mix of hardware IO and NDI production capabilities and test software

HD & 4K switching, streaming, and recording up to 4Kp30
4 HDMI inputs (8 total external video inputs) and 4 mix outputs
Connect to compatible IP devices via NDI®
Compatible with all major streaming platforms
Real-time social media publishing
Multi-channel recording, audio mixing and internal storage
Video playback without additional hardware
Built-in live titling and motion graphics
Live Link brings the power of the internet directly into TriCaster

TriCaster Mini X and Control Surface Bundle

The ideal traveling partner for TriCaster Mini X, the TriCaster Mini Control Surface provides studio-style control and a small footprint to deliver professional results

Bundle Includes:

Tricaster Mini X
TriCaster Mini Control Surface
Carrying Case

Why Do I Need a Network Switch in an NDI Workflow?

You need a network switch for an NDI production workflow because it acts as a central hub that connects all your NDI-enabled devices, such as cameras, computers, and production equipment, together.

Connect Devices: Links cameras, computers, and production gear together.
Smooth Data Sharing: Ensures easy sharing of video and audio data.
Organized Workflow: Helps in managing devices for a smooth production process.
Real-Time Collaboration: Enables instant collaboration between devices.

NETGEAR M4250 Switch’s Are Designed for AV over IP

Out-of-the-box support for every networked AV solution.
NDI Allows for Power, Control and Video to be sent through 1 cable
Gives the power for NDI workflows with PoE
Built for 1G AV over IP installations
Designed for a clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment.

Total ports

SFP

PoE Ports

Total Power

Form Factor

Price

GSM4210PD

M4250-9G1F-PoE+

8xPoE+

110W

Desktop

$599.99

GSM4210PX

M4250-8G2XF-PoE+

2xSFP+

8xPoE+

220W

Desktop

$899.99

	Total ports	1G	SFP	PoE Ports	Total Power	Form Factor	Price
GSM4212P M4250-10G2F-PoE+	12	10	2	8xPoE+	125W	1U	$609.99
GSM4212PX M4250-10G2XF-PoE+	12	10	2xSFP+	8xPoE+	240W	1U	$979.99
GSM4212UX M4250-10G2XF-PoE++	12	10	2xSFP+	8xPoE++	720W	1U	$1,199.99

What is a PTZ Camera?

PAN. TILT. ZOOM.
A robotic video camera controlled by a remote operator
Easy, automated production workflow with other software technologies for recording and live streaming directly to content delivery networks like Facebook and YouTube.
NDI with 1 Cable to Do it All: Cat 6 cable provides power from POE switch, Control over IP, NDI video anywhere on the network

1080 60P
20X Zoom
NDI|HX 3, 3G SDI, HDMI
H.265 encoding
XLR to XLR Mini Adapter included
PoE+

The NDI®|HX PTZ3 Camera is the very best and easiest way to acquire live video for input into any workflow and is the world’s first camera to offer NDI|HX3 – deliver low latency transmission with reduced bandwidth while remaining visually lossless. In addition, the all-new PTZ3 is the very first NewTek camera to offer Professional XLR audio connectivity as well as Tally, control, power, audio and video all using a single cable.

How Much Optical Zoom Do I Need?

12x PTZ Camera: 25 feet from subject
20x PTZ Camera: 50 feet from subject
30x PTZ Camera: 75+ feet from subject

Expand Your NDI Workflow with Encoders/Decoders

NDI Encoder:

Capture AV from HDMI or SDI and convert to NDI
Transmit NDI over a network
Use with cameras, mixers, displays, and more

NDI Decoder:

Converts NDI to SDI/HDMI
Decodes the signals back into video and audio data to be viewed, recorded, streamed, or used in live or recorded production
Use with any NDI device on the same network

Kiloview CUBE X1

Distribute the NDI outputs with Kiloview CUBE X1

13 channels NDI inputs
26 channels NDI outputs

Kiloview CUBE R1

9 channels HD high bandwidth
4 channels 4K NDI high bandwidth

Viz Flowics

Broadcast-quality HTML5 graphics engine
All-in-one solution for creating live HTML5 graphics
Cloud-native, web-based
Create, preview and playout directly from any browser
Code free native data connectors for sports, weather, finance, esports and more
Viewer engagement tools: social media and second screen participation mechanics
Supports all production workflows

visual studio – VS Code – Python – ModuleNotFoundError

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

I am running into problems when executing python modules from within a virtual environment using Python and am praying that someone out there is able to help!

The issue I appear to be having is that VS Code is not looking for any libraries installed within my .venv directory path, as the python module runs without errors when run using the cmd within the Terminal window.

I think there may be an issue with my vs code settings.

Here are the steps I have already tried:

uninstalled and reinstalled both Python and VS Code
created a new virtual environment and selected the Python Interpreter for the .venv virtual environment.
activated the .venv environment using cmd in my terminal
installed the pandas module (also uninstalled and re-installed multiple times)
confirmed pandas is available within .venv
Executed my code successfully in the Terminal window using cmd

I have Python 3.12.3 installed and the latest version of VS Code, on my Windows machine.

I have created a test.py file which has some basic code for testing which includes sys.path information, which is shown below:

def main():
  myvar = "hello"
  print(myvar)
  return

main()


import sys
print(sys.path)

import pandas as pd
print(pd.__version__)

I have include the output I get when running the python script in VS Code (after selecting the .venv python interpreter below:

[Running] python -u "c:\Users\hemal\my_projects\test.py"
hello
['c:\\Users\\hemal\\my_projects', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\python312.zip', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\DLLs', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\Lib', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\Lib\\site-packages']
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "c:\Users\hemal\my_projects\test.py", line 12, in <module>
    import pandas as pd
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pandas'

[Done] exited with code=1 in 0.154 seconds

The output using cmd from my terminal window is shown below:

(.venv) C:\Users\hemal\my_projects>python test.py   
hello
['C:\\Users\\hemal\\my_projects', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\python312.zip', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\DLLs', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312\\Lib', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python312', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\my_projects\\.venv', 'C:\\Users\\hemal\\my_projects\\.venv\\Lib\\site-packages']
2.2.2

(.venv) C:\Users\hemal\my_projects>

Looking over the output from both methods of running the code, it appears that when I run my test.py module using VS Code, it is not pointing to the .venv environment.

Here is a list of the libraries installed on my virtual environment, taken using pip freeze:


(.venv) C:\Users\hemal\my_projects>pip freeze
cachetools==5.3.3
certifi==2024.2.2
charset-normalizer==3.3.2
google-auth==2.29.0
google-auth-oauthlib==1.2.0
gspread==6.1.2
idna==3.7
numpy==1.26.4
oauthlib==3.2.2
pandas==2.2.2
pyasn1==0.6.0
pyasn1_modules==0.4.0
python-dateutil==2.9.0.post0
pytz==2024.1
requests==2.32.2
requests-oauthlib==2.0.0
rsa==4.9
six==1.16.0
tzdata==2024.1
urllib3==2.2.1

(.venv) C:\Users\hemal\my_projects>

This is the first time posting on here, so I hope the above is legible and makes sense?!?

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thank you!

3 Awfully Good Oxymoron Examples that are Seriously Funny

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

Oxymoron. A playful figure of speech pairing contradictory words. Can’t think of oxymoron examples off the top of your head? Consider this.

Remember that time you were on a working vacation when you came across the original copy of “The Sound of Silence” but the pages were in a random order? You were wearing your virtual reality headset so you don’t see the plastic silverware holding a piece of jumbo shrimp you knocked over, making a crash landing on the pages. The mess was pretty ugly so your only choice was the impossible solution: to destroy the evidence.

That wasn’t you? Then good grief, there is a definite possibility you don’t know what an oxymoron is.

Well, that went over like a lead balloon.

Oxymorons and paradoxes and juxtapositions, oh my!

Is it an oxymoron? A paradox? Or perhaps a juxtaposition? Same difference.

While these are closely related literary terms, they are not the same and have subtle differences.

Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition is all about placing two opposing things side by side to highlight their differences. It focuses on comparing and contrasting more so than contradicting.

Night and day
Good and evil
Black and white
David and Goliath

Paradox

A paradox, like an oxymoron, is contradictory. A paradoxical statement is self-contradictory, which may seem false but when logically examined proves to be true.

The only thing I know is that I know nothing
This statement is false
It is the beginning of the end
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others” (Animal Farm by George Orwell)

Where an oxymoron uses contradicting words, a paradox uses contradicting ideas. Paradoxes force us to stop and think to uncover the inherent truth.

Oxymoron

While not the same, an oxymoron is both a type of juxtaposition and a type of paradox. An oxymoron takes opposing elements and purposely contradicts them. While the longer, more complex paradoxes are meant to be pondered and explored, an oxymoron is like a condensed paradox meant to be enjoyed in the moment and moved along.

Concrete jungle
Even odds
Deafening silence
Clearly misunderstood

Even the word oxymoron is an oxymoron. Coming from the Greek words “oksús” (keen) and “mōros” (stupid), the word literally means keen idiot.

Oxymorons as titles

If you’re looking for a catchy, interesting title to hook your readers, oxymorons are a great way to do just that. Using one in a title adds instant intrigue to draw a reader in, wanting to know more.

Many famous books, movies, and songs incorporate oxymorons into their titles. These contradictory elements act as an invitation to learn more about the story’s delicious complexities.

Oxymoron examples in book titles

Midnight Sun (Twilight Series #5) by Stephanie Meyer
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
The Big Short by Michael Lewis
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

Oxymoron examples in movie and TV titles

Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Back to the Future (1985)
True Lies (1994)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
She’s the Man (2006)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Inside Out (2015)
Resident Alien (2021-present)

Oxymoron examples in song titles

“A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles
“Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles
“The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel
“Deadman Walking” by Bruce Springsteen
“Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve
“Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele

Famous oxymoron examples in literature

There are plenty of serious (and seriously funny) oxymorons woven into classic and modern literature.

William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

One of the most well-known oxymoron examples comes from Juliet’s famous line in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The literary device works in this case to describe the duality of the character’s feelings. Sorrow for having to leave, yet sweet thinking about reuniting again.

“O brawling love! O loving hate!”

This oxymoronic outburst by Romeo expresses his inner turmoil toward his unrequited love for Rosaline.

“A damned saint, an honorable villain!”

Juliet waivers in her view of Romeo not being entirely good or bad.

“Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health, Still-waking sleep that is not what it is!”

Romeo uses this series of several oxymorons to illustrate the devastating emotions he is feeling following his rejection by Rosaline.

William Shakespeare, Macbeth

“I know this is a joyful trouble to you.”

Macduff uses this oxymoron to say that hosting King Duncan is both an honor and a pain.

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

“Mr. Wolfsheim…began to eat with ferocious delicacy.”

This oxymoron provides imagery to the scene as well as character description.

Using oxymorons effectively in your writing

So far, we have looked at examples of oxymorons. Now let’s dive into the purpose this openly deceptive figurative language serves and why you might want to use it in your own writing.

Whether you are crafting a compelling personal narrative, clever copy, or persuasive argument, oxymorons are a versatile tool that can add flair, depth, and complexity to your work.

Deeper meaning

Authors who use oxymorons choose these words wisely. They could have just said, “she is honest,” but they chose to say, “she is deceptively honest,” or “the classroom was organized chaos,” instead of simply, “the classroom was chaos.” Why?

Using contradictory terms side-by-side seems…contradictory, but what it really does is infuse a deeper meaning than either or both words being used separately. Oxymorons can either create a whole new meaning or point out that both can be true at the same time. Ever done a workout that hurt so good or cried happy tears? Both can be true.

Dramatic effect

All oxymorons stand out, but a well-placed oxymoron can stop a reader in their tracks. They can add an air of mystery or suspense to leave a long-lasting impression. Saying “silent scream” creates a clearer, more ominous, and more memorable picture than simply saying “scream” or “shock.”

Entertainment

In my unbiased opinion, wit is the best kind of humor, and oxymorons are a terribly good way to bring playfulness to a piece of writing. Just like it can be used to add tension, suspense, or mystery, a well-crafted, perfectly timed oxymoron can seamlessly provide comedic relief.

Everyday oxymorons

We use oxymorons every day without even thinking about it. Here are some that you likely hear, say, or use regularly and may not have even noticed that they are oxymorons.

Slumber party
Passive aggressive
Practical joke
Act natural
Paper towel
Steel wool
White chocolate
Frozen hot chocolate
Liquid gas
Icy Hot
Old news
Rolling stop
Freezer burn
Fixed-rate variable
Numb feeling
Nonprofit business
Student teacher
Graduate student
Adult children
Foreign national
Paid volunteer
Live recording
Biggie Smalls
Doing nothing

Oxymorons will have your readers doing double takes.

With oxymorons, you can explore the duality of feelings and characters, create suspense, or make a properly ridiculous joke.

Try using some of these oxymoron examples to spice up your writing or add a bit of zest to your titles that will engage even the most intensely apathetic reader.

RISC-V Now Supports Rust In the Linux Kernel

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

Michael Larabel reports via Phoronix: The latest RISC-V port updates have been merged for the in-development Linux 6.10 kernel. Most notable with today’s RISC-V merge to Linux 6.10 is now supporting the Rust programming language within the Linux kernel. RISC-V joins the likes of x86_64, LoongArch, and ARM64 already supporting the use of the in-kernel Rust language support. The use of Rust within the mainline Linux kernel is still rather limited with just a few basic drivers so far and a lot of infrastructure work taking place, but there are a number of new drivers and other subsystem support on the horizon. RISC-V now supporting Rust within the Linux kernel will become more important moving forward.

The RISC-V updates for Linux 6.10 also add byte/half-word compare-and-exchange, support for Zihintpause within hwprobe, a PR_RISCV_SET_ICACHE_FLUSH_CTX prctl(), and support for lockless lockrefs. More details on these RISC-V updates for Linux 6.10 via this Git merge.

PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

This month PC Gamer delivers world-exclusive access to Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the dramatic conclusion to the original Destiny saga. Speaking directly to The Final Shape’s developers, PC Gamer delivers the ultimate inside scoop on how Bungie has ripped up the rulebook after 10 years of Destiny 2 to deliver the saga send-off gamers deserve.

PC Gamer magazine Destiny 2: The Final Shape — Our in-depth cover feature sees PC Gamer get the inside scoop on The Final Shape directly from Bungie. (Image credit: Future)

In addition, this issue also features two other great features. Firstly, we speak directly to Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, about the new content and improvements delivered in the game’s recent 1.6 patch. We also discuss the game’s impact on the industry as well as dig into the exciting mod community content currently available for it.

And, secondly, we buckle up to drive the famous and demanding Nordschleife in Assetto Corsa Competizione, which has been recreated in unprecedented detail and realism in the game’s new expansion. We speak directly to its maker, Kunos Simulazioni, to learn about how the virtual track was constructed and the technology involved. For fans of racing simulators, ACC is top-shelf entertainment, and this Nordschleife expansion looks set to be a new favorite within its large community.

This issue is stacked with quality previews and reviews, too, including going hands-on with the exciting new action-RPG from the makers of Ori and the Blind Forest, No Rest For The Wicked, as well deliver insider access to Crown Wars: The Black Prince, V Rising, Beautiful Light, Jump Ship and Blockbuster Inc. Meanwhile, over in this issue’s reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on post-apocalypse RPG, Broken Roads, as well as Millennia, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Pepper Grinder, Inkbound, Children of the Sun, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Sand Land, Another Crab’s Treasure, Harold Halibut, among other games.

All that plus a group test on top new microphones, a reinstall of iconic third-person action game Batman: Arkham Asylum, the start of a macho and muscle-filled new diary based on mad exploits in Wrestling Empire, a detailed look at Guild Wars 2’s recent Secrets of the Obscure content expansion, a feature on the joys of riding shotgun in vehicles in games, a comprehensive guide to adventuring like a pro in Dragon’s Dogma 2, a secret level discussing the art of designing virtual weapons, the latest dispatch from The Spy, a new case to be cracked for the PCG Investigator, Dick Ray-Tracing, and much more too. Enjoy the issue!

Issue 397 is on shelves now and available on all your digital devices from the App Store and Zinio. You can also order directly from Magazines Direct or purchase a subscription to save yourself some cash, receive monthly deliveries, and get incredibly stylish subscriber-only covers.

How Much Does It Cost To Develop An ECommerce App Like 6thStreet?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

How Much Does It Cost to Develop an eCommerce App Like 6thStreet?

E-commerce is playing a vital role in today’s digital age. The way people interact with brands has been transformed and mostly switched to digital. E-commerce apps keep everything at the fingertips of the end-users. From groceries and accessories to electronics and all home essentials, mobile eCommerce platforms are offering convenient online purchasing options to buyers. Moreover, the facility to access multiple brands on a single platform, online shopping apps, and grocery apps are gaining the attention of millions of users worldwide.

Today, we would like to discuss about one such biggest online shopping app in the Middle East 6thStreet. 6thStreet mobile app provides online shopping and home delivery services to people across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. This top online shopping app in the UAE offers over 200 international brands, including Dune London, Charles & Keith, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Puma, Reebok, and many more. It allows users to buy a range of products from clothing and shoes to bags.

Since its inception in 2018, Saudi’s top online shopping app, 6thStreet has generated over one million downloads from Google Play Store and thousands of downloads from Apple app store. Moreover, the 6thStreet shopping mobile application has got a 4.5/5-star rating from Android users and 4.6/5 from iOS users.

If you are looking to create a similar app 6thStreet online shopping app, here is a guide where you can find information about what features and functionalities make your eCommerce app unique and the cost of online shopping app development.

Top Features Of Online Shopping App Like 6thStreet

Online fashion shopping apps like 6thStreet will ensure personalized shopping experiences at the convenience of users’ places. With a rise in technology advancements, high-speed internet availability, and Android/iPhone smartphone usage, the future of online shopping apps like the 6thStreet clone app development will help organizations deliver some potential values in a short time.

Many eCommerce players have already started investing in 6th Street like eCommerce app development to grab the user’s attention and market opportunities.

Here are the best features and functionalities that mobile app development companies must add to build an online shopping app like 6thStreet.

Easy registration and simple login to ensure faster access to the eCommerce application features

User profile management feature to allow users to manage their app accounts and app information, such as updating personal details, tracking their purchases, ongoing orders status, etc.

Search with customer filters to help users find products by names, brands, prices, etc.
Add to cart feature allows users to add products to their cart and continue to hassle-free checkout.
A faster checkout and confirm order facility will help users view their invoices and confirm orders
Wishlist feature allows users to create and save their personalized collections to purchase later. Vendors can track their customer product preferences and send notifications to improve conversions.
Integration of multiple payment feature will make online shopping apps more personalized by facilitating a range of payment options.
The real-time order tracking feature will assist users in tracking their order delivery status from the day their orders have been confirmed.
Push notifications is one of the must-have features for developing an E-commerce application like 6thStreet. It helps brands send instant notifications to users about orders, payments, delivery statuses, etc.
Flexible delivery options, including same-day delivery and delivery on user-preferred timings, help in optimizing the service quality and users’ convenience.
Chatbot assistance feature helps users to get their queries resolved instantly as well as helps brands improve shopping experiences. Hence, enhanced customer engagement is achieved.
Google Map integration feature helps delivery agents locate the locations of users in real time easily.
Location-tracking feature assists users in tracking the location of their orders on the go at any time.
Multilingual support functionality helps your application augment its reach to different language-speaking users. To create an app like 6thStreet make this feature enabled to improve audience engagement and improve user personalization.

Let’s take a look at a few advances and unique features that add potential value to 6thStreet like the top-rated online shopping app in the UAE.

AR and VR Features integration

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology-powered features take your e-commerce shopping app like 6thStreet to new heights. Enabling AR and VR-powered virtual trial sessions will help users try their outfits virtually and make purchasing decisions faster. It augments app experiences as well as saves users’ time.

User Behavior Tracking Tool Integrations

Developing 6thStreet like popular online shopping app in Qatar with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) powered cutting-edge technologies is a hot trend in the app development industry. AI/ML tools track customer purchasing behaviors and derive valuable insights into their actions. These insights would help brands to analyze their customer preferences and offer them personalized product recommendations, thereby AI helping ecommerce brands to improve user retention and sales.

Blockchain-enabled Security

Enabling blockchain-enabled security features ensures end-to-end encryption of users’ transactions, hence increasing loyalty.

Social Media Integrations For Quick Login and sharing

It is an essential feature to build an eCommerce app like 6th Street. Integrating social media integrations, including Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail, will help users to log in with their accounts, Additionally, it also allows users to share products that they like on social media channels with ease.

These are a few basic and advanced features that help you create a completely user-friendly e-commerce app. It is important to make a note that E-commerce app developers must focus on technology breakthroughs, customer preferences, and evolving trends to remain competitive in the industry.

How Much Does It Cost For 6thStreet Clone App Development?

An online and fashion shopping app like 6thStreet development might range from $30,000 to $100,000. However, factors such as platform, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) designs, app type, feature complexity, third-party API integrations, mobile app developers’ team size, and location will all impact on the cost of building an online shopping app like 6thStreet.

For instance, a native eCommerce mobile app development like 6thStreet on a single platform with basic features and simple UI/UX can be developed in a range of $25,000 to $60,000. But, 6thStreet like online shopping eCommerce app development with elegant UI/UX design and advanced features like virtual customer support bots (AI Chatbots) integration, virtual trial functionalities, and Blockchain-enabled transaction procedures will potentially increase the development costs.

As discussed, the geographical location of the mobile app developers is another significant factor that influences the online shopping app development cost or 6thStreet clone app development cost. Because the hourly rate of top mobile app developers in the USA will be expensive and costs around $90 to $150 per hour compared to the e-commerce developers in India.

Similarly, platform choice is one of the key considerations that decides the overall cost of creating an app like 6th Street. The cost to hire Android app developers will vary from the iPhone app developers’ costs.

Accordingly, application type, whether you want to invest in native app development, cross-platform app development, or hybrid app development, there is a potential variation in the cost factor. Due to the lower development costs and code portability on multiple platforms, cross-platform app development reduces development costs to a great extent.

Are you looking to create a clone of 6thStreet-like top trending online shopping app in UAE?

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Let’s partner with USM for Flawless Ecommerce app development like 6thStreet. Get In Touch!

2 Main Types of Data Scientists

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

Editor’s note: Desperately searching for data science talent? ScienceSoft’s data science consultants are ready to help you both in word and deed. Read on to learn what types of data scientists we differentiate and get the required competence from us.

Let’s face reality: data science unicorns do not exist. If you are searching for a data scientist who can do anything from defining your data science-related business needs regardless of the field you operate in to building a complex deep neural network with the same mastery, you are at high risk of never finding such a person. In data science, specializations rule.

With that, you can find numerous approaches to classifying data scientists, which can include from 2 to more than 10 data science jobs/specializations. At ScienceSoft, we also distinguish among different types of data scientists having a professional data science team on board. Still, being committed to keeping things simple, we recognize just 2 types of data scientists: analysts and technicians. Let’s get to know their core responsibilities better.

Data scientists – analysts

Data scientists – analysts are proficient in translating business needs into the design of data science solutions, as well as interpreting the findings achieved with the help of these solutions back to the business. To do this successfully, they should have a solid grasp of industries they serve, as well as domain knowledge like supply chain management, predictive maintenance, and quality management.

The core responsibilities of data scientists – analysts are:

Analyzing business needs that require data science, like forecasting, optimization, root cause analysis.
Managing the quality of raw data.
Preparing the data required to train a machine learning model (for example, augmenting data and reducing noise).
Defining factors that influence the accuracy of predictions (for example, defining that for the purpose of demand forecasting, a machine learning model should analyze latest sales trends, seasonality, patterns specific to each SKU, as well as the influence of promotions).
Exploring data and interpreting results (i.e., making sure that the model differentiates signals from noise).
Building reports and dashboards to visualize the analysis findings.

To get a real feel about the work this type of data scientists performs, check out one of the projects from ScienceSoft’s portfolio that illustrates their competence: Data Science for an Automated Trading System.

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Data scientists – technicians

Data scientists – technicians are adept at converting a data science concept into a robust solution. They work with mathematical formulas and code, making machine learning algorithms consume data and produce the relevant output. For example, in one of ScienceSoft’s latest data science blog posts, our Head of Data Analytics Department explained in detail how a deep learning model predicts the optimal inventory level based on historical sales data.

The core responsibilities of data scientists – technicians are:

Choosing the optimal machine learning algorithm among the available options.
Designing and implementing machine learning (including deep learning) models.
Choosing relevant activation and optimization functions.
Tuning the models’ hyperparameters.
Training and retraining the models.

Check a real-life project from ScienceSoft’s practice to see how our data scientists designed and implemented a convolutional neural network to enable automated medical diagnostics: Development of a Brain Tumor Localization Application.

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Disney Lorcana TCG’s New Co-Op Game Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

Disney Lorcana’s new expansion arrives next week, and Ursula’s Return will introduce a brand-new wrinkle to the popular trading card game. On May 31, Lorcana is getting its first cooperative game with Illumineer’s Quest – Deep Trouble. Preorders sold out in hours at Best Buy last week, but now you can preorder the new game at Amazon for $60. We’d recommend ordering soon, as we wouldn’t be surprised if Amazon sells out, too. You can also preorder Illumineer’s Trove at Amazon for $50, a complementary product for Deep Trouble that includes various accessories as well as eight Ursula’s Return booster packs. For those who simply want as many new Lorcana cards as possible, Ursula’s Return booster box preorders are available at Amazon, too.

Note: These are selling out fast, so make sure to check back if the item you want is not in stock. As of May 23, Amazon is still taking preorders on Illumineer’s Quest and Illumineer’s Trove, but Best Buy is sold out of both.

Disney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return preorders at Amazon

Disney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return preorders at Best Buy

$60

Illumineer’s Quest – Deep Trouble is a whole new way to play Lorcana. Instead of going head-to-head with another player, this is a cooperative quest. You and a buddy will face off against Ursula in an epic battle, and this deck contains everything you need to get started. You can also use standard Lorcana decks to expand the action. Four difficulty levels are available, as well as the option to battle Ursula solo if you’re up for a challenge.

Not to be confused with the Illumineer’s Quest, the Illumineer’s Trove: Ursula’s Return ($50) is also now up for preorder, which offers a card storage box, six card dividers, eight booster packs, and multiple accessories for traditional Lorcana matches.

$140

Want to stock up on new Lorcana cards as fast as possible? Then the Ursula’s Return Booster Box is your best bet. It’s not cheap, but it gets you 24 booster packs. That’s 288 Lorcana cards, which should give you plenty of intriguing ways to rebuild your deck. If that’s too expensive, you’ll find individual Ursula’s Return Booster Packs for $6. Consider also snagging a few card sleeves to protect your favorites, as you’ll find variants featuring Snow White and Genie up for preorder.

$17

Lorcana newcomers should look no further than the Ursula’s Return Starter Deck for all their TCG needs. These sets are designed to help you learn the ropes and include everything you need to get started. Along with a complete deck of 60 cards, these bundles include 11 tokens, a rule sheet, and a bonus booster pack with 12 additional cards. Like the card sleeves above, you’ll also find Snow White and Genie Deck Boxes to help protect your set.

You can preorder the starter decks at Amazon and Best Buy. Just be aware if you preorder from Best Buy, you will receive a random starter deck–you can’t pick (unless you buy one at your local store). Meanwhile, Amazon has separate listings, so you can buy one or the other (or both).

First preview of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11

Posted on May 23, 2024 by faz_business

We are excited to announce the release of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11 Preview 1, the first preview of our next update for Visual Studio 2022. This preview focuses on quality-of-life improvements for all developers and workloads. See the release notes for full list of features.

When you use Visual Studio, you want to feel empowered and productive. That’s why quality-of-life features are so important: they make coding a smooth and enjoyable experience, free of unnecessary hassles and headaches.

You’ll also find hundreds of user-reported bugs and issues fixed and lots of tweaks to existing features. All of it to make you more productive and the Visual Studio developer experience the best one yet.

We hope you enjoy this preview of Visual Studio, and we look forward to hearing what you think. You can share feedback with us via Developer Community, by reporting issues via report a problem and share your suggestions for new features or improvements to existing ones.

You can download the preview from our website or update it from within the IDE. Please note that you should not use this preview in production environments, and some extensions or workloads may not be compatible with it.

For more details on what’s new in this preview, please check out our release notes. Thank you for using Visual Studio and happy coding!

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