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A new wave of keyboard controllers brings the expression of acoustic instruments to electronic music. The ROLI Seaboard 2 is an ultra-expressive MIDI keyboard controller.MPE, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression, gives electronic instruments the expressivity of a violin or guitar.MPE controllers come in all kinds of weird shapes and sizes. We’re accustomed to piano-style keyboards that sense how hard you hit them and how long you hold down the keys. MPE, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression, is the next step....

Classification is a data-mining technique that assigns categories to a collection of data to aid in more accurate predictions and analysis. Classification is one of several methods intended to make the analysis of very large datasets effective. Why Classification? Very large databases are becoming the norm in today’s world of big data. Imagine a database with terabytes of data—a terabyte is one trillion bytes of data. Facebook alone crunches 600 terabytes of new data every single day (as of 2014, the last time it reported these specs)....

When I was growing up, television was where it was at. We couldn’t wait to get home from school and turn on the “boob tube.” Today, kids aren’t as interested in television. Instead, it’s all about YouTube. In theory, children are supposed to be 13 before they can sign up for a YouTube account. However, many parents allow their kids to skirt this rule and make accounts before then. A survey done by Common Sense Media showed that children ages 8 and under spend an average of forty-eight minutes a day on mobile devices and two hours and nineteen minutes in total screen time....

VAIO is coming back to United States after almost two year since Sony sold out the division. VAIO is returning, and returning big, early this week the company unveiled that it has a new convertible called VAIO Z Canvas, and it’s the most expensive tablet running Windows 10, you can buy today. It seems that everyone is following Microsoft’s design these days, as the VAIO Z Canvas, just like the iPad Pro, Lenovo Miix 700, Dell XPS 12, and even the new Google Pixel C tablet look very similar to the Surface tablet line....

Playing Valheim gives you a glimpse into the Viking lifestyle and also their mythology. Being the tenth world in the branch of the Yggdrasil. You start in the Meadows biome, a peaceful area covered in grass, hills, rivers, and lots of different types of trees. The further you venture out of here, the more hostile the world turns towards you. But all the best resources and items are found outside the Meadows....

Valorant Episode 3 Battle Pass is just around the corner and it is something that a lot of fans have been eagerly waiting for. Along with a new legend, players will be able to get their hands on brand new skins and other cosmetic items. If you wish to know when the new Valorant Episode 3 Battle Pass starts and ends, check it out right here. Valorant Episode 3 Act 1 Battle Pass Details Valorant Episode 3 Act 1 releases on the 22nd of June 2021, and along with the battle pass will be released too....

You can already plan Netflix watch parties using sites like NetflixParty, but Caavo’s new app is expanding the experience to include Netflix on Apple TV and Roku, rather than keep it contained to a computer. Caavo’s new app lets you watch Netflix with friends across Apple TV, Roku, and Chrome, so it’s almost like picking your preferred theater. What app is this? The app is appropriately called Watch With Friends, and it’s available on iOS and Android....

I guess, we are way past who will be the first running a different operating system on a Surface Pro. We previously watched someone who managed to get Mac OS X running on a Surface Pro, though the video was a bit inconclusive. This time, apparently, one member from Neowin’s forum got a Microsoft’s Surface with Windows 8 Pro running Android. What’s good about the video is that this person is actually showing every step, from restarting Windows with a bootable Android USB drive to the setup of the new OS, that way there is no doubt it is possible....

Western Digital has released a new version of its popular My Book Duo (WDBFBE0200JBK-NESN) storage system with a massive 20TB. The company is targeting the new storage system for home and office users who create huge value of data, and need of large capacity and high-speed storage solution to move and store data on a single location. If you’re looking for a storage solution to make backups, or to store all your movies, pictures, and music collections, the new My Book Duo provides the features your need....

Whether you want to access the Netflix library of another country or better protect your personal data, utilizing a VPN is good practice. Yet, VPNs aren’t foolproof. Decentralized VPNs, or dVPNs, set out to fix some of the problems inherent with current VPN services. How Is a Decentralized VPN Different from a Regular VPN? Whenever you point your browser to a website, you are making a connection between your device, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the server that hosts the website....

Using a smartphone of any kind these days means you have apps and lots of them. While a lot of the devices out there have some method to change from one app to the other, many people don’t know how to do this quickly. Usually it’s head back to the home screen, and click the app to open. The other common way is to go to the app drawer, sift through the sea of apps to find what you are looking for....

Following multiple other games that have been delayed, another one follows suit. That game is Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris. Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that it will no longer release the game in May. The original release date in Japan was May 21, 2020 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and May 22, 2020 for PC through Steam. Now, the release date for Japan has been pushed to July 9 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and July 10 for PC via Steam....

Genshin Impact is again out with its new event for the players to participate in. The developers tend to introduce various quests and events, giving the players chance to bag the rewards. Similarly, the Tales of the Youkai web event is live now, starting from December 21 to December 30, 2022. So make sure you are up to speed and complete all the required quests for rewards & more. In this event, the player will have to write Light Novels on various themes and get replies from the readers....

This week on PUREinfoTech: The Creators Update for Windows 10 is finally out, and it’s slowly rolling out to millions of devices around the world. Although the look and feel of Windows 10 remains the same, in this new version you’ll find a number of great new features and enhancements. If you want to know what’s new, watch my hands-on video review highlighting all the new features. Additionally, I’ve also added a guide listing everything that’s new in the new feature update of Windows 10....

This week on Pureinfotech: you learned another way to get rid of Facebook Timeline, we heard the news that Microsoft is going to change the iconic Windows flag (logo) for a flat Metro style version; you learned how customize Google’s search results page to be simpler, and much more. It is inevitable, Facebook is slowly rolling out Timeline to its users. In the past you learned how to “disable Timeline” using a workaround, now with a simple but powerful plugin that supports most web browsers, you have the ability to once again get rid of Facebook Timeline by redesigning the way the feature looks....

Aside from the ability to play games on the go, the Nintendo Switch features parental controls, voice chat, and other capabilities that you may not know about. Here’s a list of the top hidden (or at least not obvious) features you may find useful. These Nintendo Switch tips apply to the original model of the console. Locate Your Joy-Con Controllers If one of your Joy-Con controllers has gone missing, don’t go out and buy a new one just yet....

The best gaming tablets allow users to enjoy an ever-expanding selection of mobile games, ranging from casual 5-minute distractions to graphically demanding mainstream titles to full console games played through the cloud. This calls for tablets equipped with fast wireless connections, high-resolution displays, and powerful hardware that doesn’t sacrifice portability and battery life. What this ultimately means is the top gaming slates tend to be the same ones our reviewers found to be the best tablets as a whole....

Mobile printers are ideal for anyone who wants to be able to print directly from their phone or tablet. The best mobile printers are lightweight, can connect wirelessly to multiple devices, and don’t make major compromises in printing speeds. Printers like these are particularly good options for students and apartment dwellers who may not want to have a bulky printer taking up space on their desk. If you’re looking for something larger to use for your home or home office, check out our list of the best home printers....

DVD recorders are an alternative to the VCR. Check out some current suggestions DVD recorders and DVD recorder/hard drive combo units. Many manufacturers are no longer making new DVD recorders for the U.S. market. Some that still do are selling the same models that they introduced two, or more, years ago. Also, some of the following units listed may be officially discontinued, but may still be available at local retailers, or from third party sources, such as eBay....

For most people reading this page, I’m sure that losing your vision is a dreadful idea. Unfortunately, partial blindness and complete vision loss are facts of life for many people around the world, even those who use the Internet regularly. In fact, someone with visual impairments could be reading this article right now. If you or a friend or family member are visually impaired, or you just want a screen reader, stick with me, and I’ll recommend the best screen-reading applications....