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Top 5 “extreme technologies” applied at the 2018 World Cup (Part 1)

World Cup 2018 is becoming more watchable than ever, not only because of fascinating matches, famous players but also by the following unique technology applications.

VAR

VAR (Video Assistant Referee), roughly translated as “Video Arbitration Assistant”, is a system of cameras arranged throughout the yard to best control situations of disputes, collisions, resulting goals, etc. FIFA special, trained and professional assistants will be used to assume this position.

In total, there will be more than 30 cameras installed throughout the game field, supporting slow-motion technology (Slow-motion and Ultra-Slow motion) with the ability to record the sharpest of every game of the match. The assistant team watching VAR will contact the referees by a private line.

They will help the “black king” have more information and the most accurate information before making a decision about a ball. FIFA plans to apply this VAR technology in all 64 matches at the 2018 World Cup.

As can be seen, VAR technology is applied in every match of 2018 World Cup, which helps confirm the results objectively.

Although meant to limit the errors of the referees, but, in some cases, VAR does not promote its use. As at the A-League Australia, this technology has had a negative impact on the outcome of some matches.

Things to know about VAR technology

In order to limit this, FIFA has upgraded VAR and called the improved version “VAR Information System“. However, football fans are still dissatisfied with this technology, especially when VAR made the referee take more time before making a decision. This of course has affected the attractiveness of some matches.

Therefore, some supporters did not hesitate to criticize VAR as a “technological disaster”.

4K TV technology (4K UHD Video & VR)

If VAR has caused mixed opinions, with 4K TV (4K UHD Video & VR) technology, football fans can’t seem to find any reason to blame it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top benefits of using robotic vacuums (Part 2)

For economical and practical cleansing power, a robotic home appliance is turning into an easy alternative.

Implausibly Economical

Today’s robot vacuum cleaners give multiple tasks. They not solely clean; they remember your house’ layout, and are ready to dump the dirt they collect. They also realize their way back to their charging station.

Some higher-end models have advanced sensors and are ready to transition between cleaning floors and carpeted areas while not manually changing settings — alternatively, they permit you to regulate them through a smartphone app.

The organized, back-and-forth, or circular motion of the machines conjointly ensures that each of the floors of your house is free from dust. It interprets a lot about their thorough cleaning ability overall.

Saves You Time

Everyone’s lives became progressively busier within the twenty-first century. Indeed, multitasking has become predominant to, and a part of,  your contemporary existence. One in all the foremost fascinating advantages of robot vacuum cleaners is that you don’t have to be compelled to be physically present once the vacuum is working.

Flip it on before leaving the house, and it’ll do all the work for you, whereas you’re out of the house. Therefore, time not spent manually vacuuming will be spent relaxing, wiggling with your children, or doing no matter what your heart needs. Indeed, according to the adage, time is money. It applies to this product also.

Works on Completely Different Surfaces

Another good thing about the robotic home appliance is that it works on multiple varieties of surfaces, from carpets to wooden floors to concrete.

As mentioned, higher-end models are ready to transition between different types of surfaces throughout the same cleansing cycle. With these alternative models, you merely amend the setting, place the unit at a chosen start line, and set the applied timer as usual.

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Facebook is under pressue to follow Twitter’s ban

Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are being ratcheted under pressure to follow suit with Twitter’s ban on political advertising. Democratic Presidential candidates request that Facebook should do it soon.

And on Wednesday following Twitter’s announcement, Zuckerberg doubled down on that stand, reiterating that Facebook is loath to interfere with it and claim the important of political speech.

During the 2016 in the U.S presidential campaign, Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms have come under fire over Russia’s use of such media sites to sow political division and spread misinformation. In recent weeks a long with the 2020 White House race, that debate has heated up again.

Twitter suggested that social media is so powerful which misleading or false messages pose a risk to democracy and it chose a ban on all political advertising to respond with.

The timing of the announcement seemed designed to goad Zuckerberg, It happened the same day with Facebook’s quarterly earnings report.

President of consultancy Creative Strategies Tim Bajarin said that the pressure on Facebook was going to be extremely strong to do something similar, and the criticism of Facebook would only increase if they don’t.

Facebook and Twitter already take steps verifying the identities of political advertisers prompted by the furor over Moscow’s interference to prevent political manipulation. But the verifying systems, that rely on both automated systems and humans, have not been perfect.

Facebook mistakenly took down Bush’s baked beans ads because the food company was not registered as a political advertiser with Facebook and they contained the word “Bush”. When they promoted news stories about important issues or candidates, some media organizations have also seen their ads which flagged for review.

And then there’s the question raised about individual posts from opinion makers or other politicians, which can carry be shared widely cointaing political messages even though they are not paid ads.