![]() ![]() Please note that free mail can not be used for registration of forums. Enter "User name" "Password" "Confirmation password" "Mail" "Confirmation mail" "Authentication code" Enter "Allow Forum Moderators To Send You Email Notices?" "Use 'email Notification' by default" Set "Use restricted HTML buttons on your message input screens?" To "No" and click "Submit". ![]() Since the terms of service are displayed, click "Agree" at the bottom of the page. This time click "On or Before Mar - 23 - 2002". To download RenderMan, you need to register in the official forum of RenderMan, and registration is possible from the following URL.Ĭlick "On or Before Mar - 23 - 2002" if your birthday is before March 23, 2002, "After Mar - 23 - 2002" if it is after March 24. Also, as the list below shows Maya" KATANAWe support the plugin "Cinema 4D" "Houdini" is scheduled to correspond. The free version of RenderMan can access full function which is the same as the commercial version of $ 500 (about 60,000 yen) per license. Prior to Pixar, RenderMan, which is used at the site of feature film and video production, is provided free of charge for non-commercial use Announcement, And finally a free non-commercial version was released on March 23, 2015. RenderMan is professional rendering software that Pixar has been using for over 10 years in animation film production and is particularly capable in rendering 3D animation and visual effects (VFX). The Pixar uses rendering software developed and used by the company " RenderMan"For free, but for noncommercial use only everyone can download and use it. ![]() Movies" Toy StorySeries and " Monsters IncPixar, a video production company known for producing the series, has been awarded the Academy Award many times with the evaluation of a story that can be enjoyed by young and old and young and high quality CG animation. 12:45:58 RenderMan, a rendering software developed free of charge by Pixar, is now available for download ![]()
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![]() It also spawned several novels, and even more was planned back in the day but didn’t come to fruition. Writing and Gameplayįor those who never played Myst, it is a breathtaking story driven puzzle adventure game that spawned a massive franchise including Riven, Myst 3-5, and Uru: Ages Beyond Myst. Is this the definitive edition of Myst? How does the game’s design hold up today? Let’s find out. That same year brought the first 3D remake that plays like a normal first person game we all know today, and then in 2014 it was remade again on Unity engine, combining both the original 2D style with an updated 3D style. The game was first remastered in 2000, being a higher fidelity version of the original 2D game. ![]() It was a pioneer both in technology and in game design, for both puzzle and adventure games. This is how a detailed first person environment had to be done in 1993. The original Myst used pre-rendered environments (renderings), and it is presented in such a way that makes it look like the player teleports through them. This remake also contains a randomized puzzle mode, something that is a nice benefit for those who played Myst previously. Yet this remake isn’t a VR exclusive – it was a timed Oculus exclusive (think of it as Oculus users beta testing it), but now it is available for SteamVR and also just normal PC gaming (Windows and Mac but not Linux). So why has it been remade again? The distinguishing factor for this remake is VR, which is a natural fit for all the games in the Myst series. There is a Myst for every graphics generation. It is on probably every platform you can think of, it has been remade several times before and now we have another remake.
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All three floor plans have 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with peaceful master suites and large walk-in closets. Lease Terms Contact office for Lease Terms Expenses One-Time 35 Application Fee: 25 Other Fee: 300 Other Deposit: About Autumn Ridge Experience Denver living at Autumn Ridge. Ago 1 Bed 2 Beds 1 Bed, 1 Bath 700 Avg Sq Ft No Availability Note: Price and availability subject to change without notice. Situated within the scenic surroundings of Carrboro, North Carolina living at Autumn Woods Apartments gets you to downtown Chapel Hill and the historic. Continue walking to find a large, U-shaped kitchen to embrace your inner chef. With access to good schools, shopping, dining, transportation and hiking and biking trails, Autumn Ridge offers one- and two-bedroom apartments in a great. 3 Images Autumn Ridge Last Updated: 2 Wks. The Magnolia plan welcomes you with a 2-story foyer. Plus, the back patio provides wonderful outdoor space. Walking into the foyer, you’ll find the dining room on the right and the open-concept kitchen, breakfast area, and family room straight ahead. The Axley and Chatsworth have very similar layouts on the main level. If you are looking for a little more space in your new home, check out our two-story floor plans. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The most decadent Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla melts into a pot of musks and crystals of salt for a deep salty decadent treat. Salted Vanilla: A sweet and slightly salty vanilla note features in our Idôle Aura perfume. From warm vanilla to sweet vanilla to salted vanilla and bourbon vanilla you can find vanilla as a perfume note in our La vie est belle and Idôle scents, each of which have a different twist and take on vanilla. Vanilla features as a note in our star iconic perfumes. It could be yummy and addictive with the sugary warm notes and decadent accords like chocolate and coffee (like Idôle Nectar Perfume with a delicious note of caramel popcorn) The creamy, woody, and leathery facets (in combination with other ingredients) evoke a strong sensuality and a decadent opulence for the wearer.” - Tripta Holtz It can also be exotic with solar flowers and ambery woods (like Idôle Aura perfume). Vanilla can be dark, mysterious and sexy with a leathery, ambery, incense accord (like Idôle L’Intense Perfume). Depending on the other ingredients in the fragrance mix vanilla can evoke a completely different mood. It is no wonder that the first mood it evokes is nostalgia from its sweet, sugary facets. “Vanilla is one of the most recognizable ingredients across cultures and traditions. It brings an incredibly complex layer to a fragrance by its interaction with the other ingredients.” - Tripta Holtz What kind of mood does vanilla evoke as a fragrance? It does this by modulating how fast the top and heart notes waft away – it acts as a fixative on skin – making the fragrance last for a long time. As a base note, you might not smell it right away, but know that it is working to prolong the olfactive appeal of your fragrance. “Vanilla is a base note and you will find it at the bottom of a fragrance pyramid. It can be used in both masculine and feminine fragrances.” - Tripta Holtz Where does vanilla typically sit in the layers of a perfume (top, middle, base?) In a fragrance vanilla brings comfort, addiction and finesse to the existing accords by wrapping them in a warm sweet embrace. Vanilla pairs particularly well with red fruits and berries (like in La vie est belle Intensément), florals (especially solar flowers like monoi, frangipane, tuberose), dry woods, ambery notes (like resins, balms, incense), warm ambery woods and gourmand notes (like chocolate, coffee). Vanilla is a very versatile ingredient and pairs well with so many different perfume notes. It is also a key ingredient in the floral amber family. ![]() “Vanilla is the star ingredient of the amber family. Depending on where it comes from, certain facets are accentuated: Madagascar vanilla tends to be more sugary sweet, vanilla from Uganda has a more pronounced leathery facet while the Tahitian vanilla possesses a slightly more floral character.” - Tripta Holtz What other perfume notes does vanilla pair well with? ![]() It has a variety of characteristics, from sugary, warm, addictive, spicy and smoky to creamy, animalic, woody, powdery and leathery. “Vanilla absolute is a rich and complex raw material. What is the scent profile of a vanilla note in perfumes? In order to understand vanilla perfumes and how vanilla works as a fragrance note we called upon Tripta Holtz Senior Fine Fragrance Evaluator, L’Oréal USA to teach us all about vanilla perfumes. A warm, enticing note – vanilla serves as a key scent in many Lancôme fragrances from La vie est belle to Idôle. When it comes to your perfume, vanilla is far from boring. ![]() ![]() ![]() This puts subliminal messages in the same arena as hypnosis which is widely regarded as pseudo-science. However, the overwhelming consensus is that subliminal suggestions are not particularly powerful. Some researchers argue that the unconscious mind is not capable of critically refusing subliminal messages. This method to influence or persuade is similar to auto-suggestion or hypnosis whereby the individual is encouraged to be relaxed so that the suggestions are directed to the deeper parts of the mind. Subliminal messages may gain their potential influence from the fact that they might be able to circumvent some of the critical functions of the human mind – and hence it has been argued that subliminal messages are more powerful than ordinary messages. However, it is important to note that the majority of research conducted has tested for the latter school of thought.įor the brevity of this section, the consensus of researchers on subliminal messages is as follows: That is, is the whole message perceived or only the main/simpler features? Consequently, there are 2 schools of thoughts – one argues that the message is perceived comprehensively while the other maintains that only the simpler features are perceived. In all cases of subliminal perception, there has been much research regarding how much of the unconscious message is perceived. Therefore, this calls into question whether subliminal marketing is effective at all. However, this was later debunked as the author of the study, James Vicary, later admitted that the study was fabricated. In fact, Packard detailed a study of movie theatres in a particular locality which used subliminal messages to increase the sales of Coca-Cola and popcorn. ![]() Image 1: Packard’s 8 Hidden Needs superimposed on Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsĪccording to the book, marketers target these “hidden needs” in order to compel consumers to purchase their product or service. These needs are so compelling that people feel compelled to purchase products in order to satisfy those needs. According to Packard, there are a certain set of 8 hidden needs which advertisers promise to fulfil. This book popularized the term subliminal message. In 1957, Vance Packard published a book entitled ‘The Hidden Persuaders’. ![]() How much of this is true? Let’s delve deeper into the science behind the terminology. At least, this is the supposed psychology behind subliminal marketing. This provides marketers with a prime opportunity to market products to the subconscious minds of customers while nudging their conscious minds to make the purchase. The human brain is capable of processing such a vast amount of information in such a short amount of time that the conscious part of our minds cannot keep up with how fast our subconscious minds operate. The latter finding presents problems for any interpretation of false recognition, which implies that the briefly exposed context words are perceived without awareness.“Over the years there have been literally hundreds of studies.these studies show that considerable information capable of informing decisions and guiding actions is perceived even when observers do not experience any awareness of perceiving" However, in contrast with the findings of Jacoby and Whitehouse, both patterns of false recognition were associated with significant recognition memory for the context words. ![]() In addition, the combined results of Experiments 2 and 3 demonstrated that the exposure duration of the context words, and not the instructions to the subjects, is the primary factor determining which pattern of false recognition occurs. In Experiment 1, we replicated the critical qualitative difference across conditions reported by Jacoby and Whitehouse. When the context words were presented at longer exposure durations and subjects were informed of their presence, the opposite pattern of results occurred. When context words were briefly exposed and subjects were not informed of their presence, new words were called “old” more of ten if the context and test words were identical than if the context and test words were different. Jacoby and Whitehouse (1989) demonstrated that the probability of calling new test words “old” (i.e., false recognition) is biased by context words. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Say things like “start list” or “bold last sentence” to let your ideas flow without stopping to adjust your text. Voice commands understand a variety of symbols so you can add things like “ampersand” and “percent sign”, and you don’t have to sound like a robot! We’ve based commands on the way people naturally talk so that you can capture your ideas easily. So saying things like “dot dot dot” when you can’t remember “ellipses” works just as well. Since Dictate arrived on the scene, millions of people have leveraged the power of their voice to conquer the blank page. Whether you’re stuck waiting in the car to pick up takeout, on a short walk to stretch your legs, have a temporary or permanent disability that makes typing difficult, or you just think better when on the move, you need flexibility to transition throughout your day while getting everything done. We’ve been adding voice commands to Dictate so that you can break away from the keyboard. Whether on desktop or mobile (or transitioning between devices), you can stay in the flow and focus on your message by using dictation with voice commands to add, format, edit, and organize your text. Transcribe in Word enables you to stay focused on your conversation in the moment, saves you valuable time and energy by transcribing it for you, and is integrated into Word so you can focus on the message of your document and not fuss around with different windows or applications.īreak away from the keyboard using dictation with voice commands Transcribe in Office mobile will be coming by the end of the year! Currently, transcribing audio into English (EN-US) is the only language supported, but we are working on support for more languages. With Transcribe you are completely unlimited in how much you can record and transcribe within Word for the Web. Currently, there is a five hour limit per month for uploaded recordings and each uploaded recording is limited to 200mb. Transcribe in Word is available today in Word for the web for all Microsoft 365 subscribers and is supported in the new Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers. Like many people, you might use a variety of tools to get the job done – that’s why Transcribe enables you to upload audio or videos you recorded outside of Word. Whether you record on your phone or via one of the many calling and video conferencing apps, you can simply select the file to upload and transcribe. Transcribe supports .mp3, .wav, .m4a, or .mp4 files. Your transcript will appear alongside the Word document, along with the recording, which enables you to leverage your transcript to create great content in the way that is best for you. Say you want to pull the perfect quote from an interview to support the main point of your story-just click the plus icon on any line of the transcript and voila, the exact quote is inserted. Want to send the entire transcript to your colleague? Simply click “add all to document” and your full transcript will be laid out in Word. Now you can record your conversations directly in Word for the web and transcribe them automatically. Transcribe detects different speakers so after you finish recording, you can easily follow the flow of the transcript. After your conversation, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the time-stamped audio and you can even edit the transcript if you see something amiss. Whether you’re a reporter conducting interviews, a researcher recording focus group sessions, or an online entrepreneur recording informal discussions, you want to be able to focus on the people you’re talking to without worrying about taking notes and without having to spend hours transcribing your conversations after-the-fact. If that sounds like you, Transcribe in Word is here to help. Save time and create great content using Transcribe in Word for the web Now more than ever, we’re all very busy-juggling family, work, friends, and whatever else life throws our way. New enhancements in Office leverage the Azure Cognitive Services AI platform so you can harness the power of your voice to spend less time and energy creating your best work and focus on what matters most. ![]() ![]() ![]() That’s like a starting lineup for a basketball team. For the kids, the Odyssey is the only minivan that will allow for three child seats in the second row and two child seats in the third row. It’s got a function called wide mode which allows the exterior seats to move out a little bit to better accommodate the wide butts of three full-sized adults. The second-row seats have got a few tricks up their sleeves as well. With 8 seconds and 16.1 seconds on the clock for the acceleration and drag tests, the Kia Sedona comes in second place, behind Chrysler. ![]() The Nissan Quest gets a tough challenge from the Odyssey in both performance tests. The Odyssey rests in third place but the top spot on the table is filled by the Chrysler Town & Country. The steering is pretty responsive and makes you feel that driving the Odyssey is not boring. The independent suspension is going to give you a really smooth ride even on long city streets. You’ll lose the in-dash navigation and in-car theater system but at $34,400, the price is a lot easier to take especially when you consider that most of us already have gadgets that will play a DVD or a GPS-enabled.ĭriving the Odyssey will almost make you forget that you are driving a minivan. We’d recommend you look at the EX-L trim. But that doesn’t really start until you get to the upper trim levels.ġ0-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support Sure all the trim levels have what you’ve come to expect on a new car such as light controls mounted on the steering wheel, HomeLink, heated seats, etc. The top two trim levels are loaded up on technology features. These are names LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Touring Elite. Hence the vehicle brings optimal level of advantages that makes the car a must have in both new and used car market having multiplying customer base with each growing year.Five different trim levels are offered for the 2011 Honda Odyssey. The Traction Control System is there in 2011 Honda Odyssey for sale, balancing the engine torque and throttle input. The cadence and threshold braking principle is there in automatic form that gives refinement in drive. The Anti-Lock Braking System is there to maintain tractive contact with the road. This makes the cornering and braking managed to perfection. The weight transfer in all the wheels is carefully managed by having the tires equally loaded. The brake are made of are ventilated disk front and disk rear, while the suspension is double wishbone in front and rear. The acceleration, brake and suspension are carefully managed to provide a quality experience on the go. The city has 18 mpg and the highway has 27 mpg giving fuel consumption efficiency within the refined level of drive. The 2011 Honda Odyssey mpg is carefully managed to make sure that the city and highway are catered to perfection. The color scheming in the interior is either Beige or Black with Beige highlighting the features while Black contributing in giving mystic look to the overall features. The Power Window and Power Steering are there to make smooth mechanical functionality with less input requirement. The indicators in front of the driver tell about fuel consumption, mileage and engine temperature. The LATCH positions are there in car seats to make sure that children are sound and safe. The second row of the vehicle is much wider with front seats facilitating parent- children interaction. The Honda Odyssey specs are made magical enough with simpler, cleaner and comfort filled layout. The general colors available included White, the most sold Silver, the average demanded and Black, the expensive color. The colors available in the vehicle include Red, Blue, Green and Maroon stock to give a chilling experience. The curves and bents are made muscular enough that brings in off road and on road efficiency. The Sun Roof is there in a few models for giving panoramic view of road. The reversing, parallel parking aside from much more aids in optimizing driving experience on multiple roads. The headlights, taillights and fog lights are available with the reflectors that illuminate a certain diameter of road. The Alloy Wheels are there to boost the image of the vehicle, indirectly supporting the tires. The 2011 Honda Odyssey has unchanged wheelbase, no Roof Rail by factory and sleek appearance to address. The solid body, feature filled interior, fully loaded safety pack and performance optimizing options are carefully combined to bring a new level of experience, giving decent rating to 2011 Honda Odyssey review. It came as a minivan catering multiple markets with quiet ease. The vehicle came as an optimized option with everything kept up to the mark. Honda Odyssey has been in market for long creating the magic to carve niche since long. Basic Policy Against Anti-Social Forces. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only did it live up to my expectations, but it soared above them akin to a rocket ascending into the celestial heights of the stratosphere! Yet, my astonishment and sheer euphoria knew no bounds upon the serendipitous discovery of an even more captivating iteration known as the Bloons TD 5 Mod APK. Review of Bloons TD 5 Mod APK by LevelbashĪmong the multitude of tower defense games within the gaming realm, there exists a particular gem that has captured my undying devotion for an extended period, the name of which I shall not disclose: Bloons TD 5. It is also essential to keep the modded version of the game up to date by checking for updates regularly and downloading the latest version from trusted sources. You can do this by going to your device’s settings, then Apps or App Manager, find Bloons TD 5, and click on Clear Cacheand Clear Data. Additional Steps:īefore launching the game, it is recommended to clear the cache and data of the original game to avoid any conflicts or issues. The modded version of the game should now be available with the Unlimited Money/Tokens feature enabled. Click on the icon to launch the game and start playing immediately. Once the installation is finished, you can launch the game by finding the Bloons TD 5 icon on your device’s home screen or app drawer. Wait for the installation to complete, which may take a few minutes. Click “Install” to proceed with the installation process. Your device may prompt you with a warning about installing apps from unknown sources. Once the download is complete, find the downloaded APK file in your device’s download folder and click on it to begin the installation process. Go to the top of the page and click on the Download APK button for Bloons TD 5 Mod APK (Unlimited Money/Tokens) 3. From there, look for the Unknown Sources option and toggle it on. To do this, go to your device’s settings and scroll down to Security or Privacy. Enabling the Unknown Sources option:īefore installing the Bloons TD 5 Mod APK, you need to enable the Unknown Sources option on your device. With the Bloons TD 5 Mod, you’re not just playing the game – you’re commanding it! Having access to unlimited resources not only makes the gameplay more fun but also grants you the luxury of exploring various strategies and setups. With an unlimited supply of tokens at your disposal, you can now unleash the full might of your Special Agents without breaking a sweat. However, the Unlimited Tokens feature in the BTD 5 Mod APK changes the game dynamics entirely. These Agents are powerhouses in their own right, providing a significant boost to your defense line.Īgain, in the original game, accruing enough tokens to unlock and level up these Agents is a task that demands time and effort. ![]() They are primarily used for purchasing and upgrading Special Agents. Tokens are another essential resource in Bloons TD 5. ![]() It empowers you to experiment with various strategies, and experience the game in ways that were previously beyond your reach. The Unlimited Money feature ensures you always have a hefty bank account, giving you the freedom to purchase and upgrade any tower you want, anytime you need it. But with the modded version, the days of scrimping and saving are over. However, in the standard version of the game, acquiring enough money requires a delicate balance of strategic planning and skillful execution. Money also lets you hire Special Agents, each with unique capabilities that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. It is the lifeblood that allows you to erect those awe-inspiring towers and upgrade them to their fullest potential. In the world of Bloons TD 5, money is everything. Now, let’s explore what the ‘Unlimited Money/Tokens’ feature brings to the table in the BTD TD 5 Mod. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Bloons TD 5 Mod APK Features of ‘Bloons TD 5’ Mod ![]() ![]() ![]() You can cut down on styling time, and heat styles like silk presses will last a lot longer. When done correctly, a texture release can make tight curls and coils more manageable without compromising the health of the hair dramatically. You have changed the biology or chemistry of your hair,” she adds. But “you haven’t necessarily damaged the hair. “Breaking bonds in the hair to loosen your curl pattern could make the hair weaker,” Douglas explains. (Breakage and thinning are the most common types of damage related to texture releases and relaxers.) When it comes to a texture release, it's about inflicting just the right amount of damage to achieve the desired result. Do texture releases damage the hair?Īny treatment that involves permanently breaking the disulfide bonds in the hair will cause some damage. ![]() Because relaxers change the hair texture so dramatically, they require more frequent touch-ups, with about eight weeks in between each treatment to straighten out the roots. Doing so risks causing unnecessary damage to your hair because you won’t be able to properly gauge the amount of time to leave the mixture in - it’s not as simple as leaving it in for a shorter period of time because you don’t know much of the active product is present, Douglas adds.Īs for maintenance, Williams suggests clients come in twice a year for a touch-up on a texture release to make sure new growth at the root matches the rest of the curl pattern. Though stylists have been using relaxers to perform texture releases for years, both Douglas and Michaella Blisset Williams, hairstylist and owner of New York City-based hair studio 718, warn against using an at-home relaxer kit to achieve a texture release. “When I was working on formulating relaxers, we would just put a lower amount of active in a texture release product and change the instructions to say, ‘don't leave it on the hair as long’," says Douglas. Texture releases use less because the end game is not to straighten the hair, but rather loosen the curl. Traditional relaxers use more active because the goal is to get curly hair bone straight. Texture releases (which are also called texturizers but we’re using the term texture release throughout this article) are similar to relaxers in formula - the difference is the amount of active ingredient used. What’s the difference between a texture release and a relaxer? Most, like this one from Avalon, come with a bond-breaking lotion along with a shampoo, conditioner, and a neutralizing solution. The final result is that your hair doesn't have as much curl anymore.”Įxperts advise going to a salon for a texture release service (any treatment dealing with chemicals that have the potential to burn you is best left to the pros), but it is possible to buy an at-home kit. “So relaxer chemistry is all about breaking disulfide bonds, neutralizing the hair back to a lower pH. “The more disulfide bonds you have, the curlier your hair is going to be,” says cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas. The mixture used in the treatment is made of chemicals (namely sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, or lye, which will be referred to as “active” in this story) aimed at breaking the disulfide bonds in the hair, which loosens the curl pattern and texture. What is a texture release?Ī texture release is essentially a mild relaxer. To clear things up, we spoke to experts to find out the main differences between a texture release and a relaxer, what’s involved in getting a texture release, and why there’s so much debate about chemically manipulating your natural curls. ![]() Some recognize the curl-altering treatment as a relaxer, while others stake a strong claim that the two are completely different. The comments on these videos suggest that there is some confusion and contention on what exactly a texture release is. If your TikTok “For You” page looks anything like mine, you’ve recently come across countless videos of women getting a “texture release” or “texturizer” (a hashtag for the latter has more than 10 million views). But in 2023, it seems relaxers have come back in style (not that they ever came close to disappearing completely) but this time, with a quiet rebrand. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() MacOS and Apple TVĪpple will have ample time to discuss changes large and small across its myriad platforms. And there’s hope for a battery- and eye-saving "dark mode," for which users have been clamoring for years. FaceTime, Apple’s video chat service, may also see an upgrade to support up to five users per call. In addition to Siri upgrades, rumors are swirling that the new version of Apple's mobile interface could include new video features in support of an increased push behind Apple Music, its Spotify-like streaming music service. ![]() Get Data Sheet, Fortune's technology newsletter. It remains unclear that such a product would be unveiled at WWDC, a software-centric event. Most dramatically, there has been sustained speculation that Apple's first completely new hardware product in years will be a Siri speaker not unlike Amazon's Alexa-enabled Echo. The voice service could also see more third-party app integration-a key part of Alexa’s success-and improved predictive algorithms that could help it better compete with similar services from rivals like. It's now rumored that Siri may spread to iMessage and iCloud. Siri UpgradesĪpple's pioneering voice assistant seems to be losing ground to Amazon's popular and ubiquitous Alexa, but Apple won't take such news lying down. The biggest announcements will actually come in CEO Tim Cook's opening keynote, scheduled for 10 a.m. That success in turn has sprouted a cottage industry of leak-hunting and prognostication that naturally goes into overdrive before a big event like WWDC.īelow is a roundup of key expectations, educated guesses, and speculative Hail Marys for this year’s conference. Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference, its largest and most closely watched annual event, begins Monday and runs through Friday in San Jose, Calif.Ĭontinues to be one of the most secretive large companies on the planet. ![]() |
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