Deal: Become an in-demand Hadoop engineer

There’s data, then there’s Very Big Data. For the latter, conventional analysis methods just don’t cut it. Big businesses need specialist Hadoop engineers, and they’re willing to pay specialist salaries to get them.

These skills can be learned, but face-to-face training from experts can be very expensive. Fortunately, online courses can be sold thousands of times, and therefore be brought to students at a much more affordable rate.

The Very Big Data & Apache Hadoop Training Bundle is the perfect example of this.

Data Scientists in the U.S. command a median base salary of $110,000. (Source: Glassdoor.com)

This five-star-rated series of 10 learning kits is a step-by-step guide to harnessing the huge processing power of the Hadoop software framework. Even as a complete beginner in Big Data, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of Hadoop, Apache, Hive, MapReduce and many more powerful data handling tools.

You’ll then progress to master them by applying them to real-world data analytics problems.

Here’s the full Hadoop lineup:

• Hadoop Master Series (Module #1) – Big Data & Hadoop Beginners Training – $300 value
• HMS (Module #2) – Secondary Sorting, Joins & Combiners – $300 value
• HMS (Module #3) – Real World Examples of Data Analysis in Hadoop – $300 value
• HMS (Module #4) – Hive – $300 value
• HMS (Module #5) – Apache Pig – $300 value
• Hadoop Ecosystem Masterclass – MapReduce — $300 value
• HEM – Up & Running with Apache Pig — $300 value
• HEM – Beginner Hadoop & HDFS Basics — $300 value
• HEM – Apache YARN — $300 value
• Apache Mahout – Machine Learning with Mahout Training — $300 value

In one of the biggest discounts we’ve found this year, the combined $3,000 value of all these learning kits has been temporarily slashed by 99 percent. Right now you can get the entire bundle for just $29.

With 30 hours of Hadoop training, you’re paying less than $1 per hour of expert-led instruction. You get lifetime access too, so you can crash-course it all in one week, or make it your New Year’s resolution. 

The offer expires in a matter of days so don’t miss out. Over 800 people have already enrolled. Hit the button below to find out more.

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Get certified as a white hat hacker for under $30

To make money hacking you don’t need to plug gadgets into bank ATMs like a young John Connor. You can keep it legal and still get paid well as a white hat hacker.

We found out last week that over 30 million Facebook users had their personal details accessed by hackers. It’s depressingly common news these days, and it massively damages the reputation of big corporations. That’s why Facebook pays out millions of dollars as part of its ‘bug bounty’ program. A typical payment for finding one security flaw is around $30,000.

And that’s just one of the thousands of businesses desperate to protect their customers. Big money is on offer. To get in on the action, you can get extensive online training as a white hat hacker for only $29.

The Complete White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle is an eight-piece learning kit into the art of ethical hacking. It covers everything from the latest software used by hackers, to the coding you need, and the most common hacking techniques. Once you know how to think like a hacker, you’ll have the skills to beat them.

Despite the low price, you even get a free voucher for the ISA CISS examination upon completion of the Hacking In Practice: Certified Ethical Hacking Mega Course. This certification will shine on your resume if you decide to apply for any lucrative cybersecurity roles.

The White Hat Hacker Bundle:

• Hacking & Penetration Testing With Metasploit — $99.99 value
• Hacking Wireless Networks: Theory & Practice — $99.99 value
• Rootkits & Stealth Apps: Creating & Revealing 2.0 — $99.99 value
• Website Hacking In Practice: Hands-On — $99.99 value
• IT Surveillance & Computer Forensics From Scratch — $99.99 value
• Computer & Network Hacking Mastery: Practical Techniques — $99.99 value
• Hacking In Practice: Certified Ethical Hacking Mega Course — $99.99 value
• Kali Linux Tutorial For Beginners — $194.99 value

Follow the links for more info on each of the courses in this package. While this deal only launched recently, hundreds of people have already enrolled.

If you want to join them and get a 96 percent discount at the same time, make sure you sign up before Wednesday. The button below takes you to the deal.

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AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4 review: Are USB Type-C headphones any good yet?

A more in-depth version of this article originally appeared on our sister site, SoundGuys.com

With the TMA-2 MFG4, AiAiAi has released the first set of USB Type-C headphones that actually work well. It’s surprising how bad this category has been since the Pixel 2 ditched the headphone jack — it’s been a train wreck so far.

Who are the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4 for?

• Current Android phone users will appreciate the ability to listen to music without a proprietary dongle.
• If you want to use your headphones with your laptop, owners of brand-new laptops will be able to use these without any fuss or apps.
• Tinkerers will love the ability to swap out parts and experiment with the headphones.

What is the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4?

In short, the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4 is the very first Made For Google set of on-ear USB Type-C headphones. They’re an amalgamation of interchangeable parts for the AiAiAi TMA-2 series, comprising of the standard headband, the S01 speaker units, the E01 earpads, and the C60 USB Type-C to 3.5mm cable. If you want to add or swap out parts for these headphones, you can do that without a second thought, as these are completely modular by design.

You can completely take apart the TMA-2 MFG4 and swap out components at a whim.

If you’re unsatisfied by any part of the headphones — or just a little rough with your peripherals — you can repair or replace any component without losing the whole unit. That’s a pretty incredible value right there, considering most headphones are trashed when the band or cable breaks. This is especially good because the housings are made of inexpensive plastics, so they may not take many tumbles before giving up the ghost.

By offering an in-cable DAC, the headphones don’t need anything but a standard USB Type-C port to plug into. Of course, this isn’t always a given on devices, so you may be in for a stupid surprise depending on your device — through no fault of the headphones. However, that digital audio processing is a treat if you use the headphones with a modern smartphone. There’s only a very small number of headphones that use the new USB Type-C standard, and none really qualify as “audiophile” cans.

Be sure to get a good fit, as the rigid band and on-ear design is tough to get right.

The stock setup isn’t exactly to my tastes, as I’m not a fan of on-ear headphones at all. However, these are decent for what they are. The cloth padding snaps into the ear cups, and can be removed for easy cleaning. Additionally the band provides a consistent (but not overpowering) clamping force to keep these things on your head. You may get uncomfortable after an hour and a half like I did, but like every set of on-ear headphones, that’ll vary from person to person. They’re a little on the heavy side compared to models like the JLab Rewind Wireless Retro.

How does the cable connect?

AiAiAi’s USB Type-C cable terminates in a standard male 3.5mm plug to send an analog signal to the headphones.

My biggest gripe with the AiAiAi TMA-2 is their 3.5mm connections. While I’m happy they’re there, I loathe the proprietary system of twisting and locking the connections into place preventing the use of generic components should something break. Being unable to connect cables to your headphones due to a tiny plastic thing breaking defeats the entire purpose of having a removable cable, so it’s more than a little frustrating.

How do the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4 sound?

On-ear headphones are popular because they’re usually pretty comfortable, but they come with their own drawbacks inherent to the design — namely, they don’t isolate all that well. While the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4 sound great when everything’s perfect, it’s not always possible to get that result. If you manage to get a perfect fit, the headphones sound pretty nice, with only a few foibles. No notes fall more than 10dB below others, which is surprisingly decent for any set of headphones. This allows you some latitude to equalize your tunes and hear mixes the way they were intended to sound.

I’m a fan of the flatter (all notes the same power) kinds of frequency response, but bassheads may want to try one of the other headphone modules AiAiAi offers for the TMA-2. The upside to a flat response is clarity. You can easily hear things you may have missed in the mixes of your songs — that’s a big plus if you’re a fan of older songs like I am. You’ll actually be able to hear the bass and lowest piano octaves in Barry White’s Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up.

Mids see an ever-so-slight emphasis over all other notes, but that’s really not a bad thing. It adds a little more punch to vocal features important to immersing yourself. Language will sound “off” or strange if you can’t hear the initial impact of a plosive, for example. A response like the TMA-2’s lends itself well to vocal-heavy mixes, much like the mother of the MP3: Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega.

Should you buy the AiAiAi TMA-2 MFG4?

If you’re in a position where USB Type-C audio is preferable to Bluetooth, these are currently the headphones to get. They aren’t amazing, they cost $150, and they don’t offer any killer features. However, they work well — without an app — on both Android and Windows. That’s enough to be the top of the USB Type-C heap for 2018.

Underneath everything else, the headphones are still pretty standard plastic cans.

However, they aren’t better than other headphones at the same price. They absolutely have their audience, but for under $100 you can get some damn decent options. USB Type-C may yet provide a killer audio product, but the TMA-2 isn’t enough to justify the death of the headphone jack.

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Xperia XA2 Plus is now a thing, because Sony forgot XA2 Ultra exists

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• The Xperia XA2 Ultra has quietly surfaced on Sony’s website, delivering few changes over the XA2 Ultra.
• The two phones share the same horsepower, main camera, and battery capacity.
• It’s not all doom and gloom, as the new phone has LDAC and Hi-Res Audio support for better audio quality.

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Sony’s Xperia XA series devices tend to offer good cameras and decent grunt for the price. Now, the company has quietly revealed the Xperia XA2 Plus (h/t: Xperia Blog), but it feels like a rather pointless release in the wake of the XA2 Ultra.

The two devices share numerous similarities, starting with the mid-range Snapdragon 630 chipset and 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. We also see 4GB of RAM in both phones, although the XA2 Plus is available in a 6GB RAM variant too.

Moving to the endurance field, the phones share a 3,580mAh battery. Now, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it’s arguably above average for a mid-range smartphone. The XA2 Plus is also slightly smaller than the Ultra, so props to Sony for keeping the battery size intact.

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The two phones also share a 23MP f/2.0 main camera, which has been a Sony fixture since the days of the Xperia Z5 series. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? But rivals like Xiaomi and Huawei are sporting dual camera setups — and in cheaper phones.

The selfie department sees a notable change though, from the Ultra’s 16MP+8MP dual-camera setup to a solitary 8MP wide-angle camera with bokeh effects. The other major hardware change is the move to a 6-inch full HD+ screen and taller screen ratio, instead of the Ultra’s 6-inch full HD display and 16:9 screen ratio.

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Sony’s new phone does have a few more features over the Ultra, in the form of LDAC wireless audio and Hi-Res Audio support. Audiophiles on a budget will want to put this on their watchlist.

As for everyone else, the Xperia XA2 Plus is virtually the same phone as the Xperia XA2 Ultra. Expect a similar level of performance, practically identical camera quality, and the same endurance. You should probably either wait for the inevitable XA3 range or opt for one of our favorite budget phones instead.

Source: Android Zone

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The OnePlus 6 Red is on sale today, and Bullets Wireless are back in stock

• The recently-announced OnePlus 6 Red is available starting today.
• The OnePlus Bullets Wireless — OnePlus’ wireless earbuds — are also back in stock.
• If you want a OnePlus 6 Red, act quickly: limited color options from OnePlus usually sell out fast.

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OnePlus officially announced the OnePlus 6 Red a week ago, but the company said it wouldn’t go on sale until July 10. Well, today is July 10, and true to its word, OnePlus has the OnePlus 6 Red on sale at its website right now.

The red version of OnePlus’ latest flagship only comes in one configuration — 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage — and costs the same as the other color variants, which is $579. However, OnePlus is notorious for only producing small amounts of its special edition models, so it’s quite likely that this red model will sell out quickly.

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This is the OnePlus 6 Red

After the launch of the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition a few months ago, OnePlus has introduced a new variant of the OnePlus 6 — OnePlus 6 Red — which will be available across all …

In other words, if you’ve been waiting for the red edition, better get it now while you can.

In related news, OnePlus’ first entry into the wireless earbuds market — the OnePlus Bullets Wireless — sold out quickly after launch. But we see now that the earbuds are back in stock at OnePlus.com, so if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on them, you can conveniently buy your new phone and your new earbuds in one transaction. I’m sure OnePlus didn’t plan it that way, right guys?

If you’re on the fence about either the OnePlus 6 Red or the Bullets Wireless, be sure to read our summaries of the devices. The smartphone summary is here and the earbuds summary is here.

NEXT: Here’s the list of all the promises OnePlus just made to OnePlus fans

Source: Android Zone

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This week in Android: OnePlus 6 vs Galaxy S9, Vivo Nex review, and much more

This week we compared the OnePlus 6 and the Galaxy S9, reviewed the futuristic Vivo Nex, and took a closer look at the new Android P beta 3. Here’s what you need to know about this past week in Android.

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Amazon Prime Day 2018 deals, dates, and everything else you should know Amazon Prime Day 2018 is kicking off July 16. We’ve rounded up all the best Amazon Prime Day deals you can find during the event!

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Vivo Nex review: The futuristic phone you don’t want in your pocket Our Vivo Nex review reveals why this lust-worthy device should remain an object of desire rather than become the phone in your pocket.

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Matrix PowerWatch X review: The would-be future of wearables The Matrix PowerWatch X might be just the shakeup that we’re looking for in the smartwatch space. Read more in our Matrix PowerWatch X review.

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Android P Beta 3 is here for Pixel devices The Android P Beta 3 arrived this week, complete with the July Android security update. Overall though, not too many new features are added.

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HTC lays off 22 percent of its staff in its quest to save money HTC said the layoffs will be completed by the end of September. This new round of layoffs is representative of the company’s ongoing struggles.

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Here are the top 10 most sold phones of all time — you’re in for a surprise Sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note series pale in comparison with these devices. Check out which ones.

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How to spot a fake phone Counterfeit smartphones are big business for unscrupulous sellers. This guide will help you spot a fake phone before you throw your money away.

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Unlocked Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in the US can finally access FM radio

• Samsung’s new software update for the unlocked Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in the U.S. finally adds FM radio support.
• The ability to listen to FM radio stations was already supported on carrier-locked Galaxy S9 phones.

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Samsung has not exactly treated unlocked Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus owners in the U.S. with a lot of respect. The company has neglected to release any software updates for those phones since they launched in March. Thankfully, that finally happened with this week’s rollout of the first OTA update for those devices.

Read more: Best Galaxy S9 cases | Best Galaxy S9 Plus cases

In addition to bringing the June 2018 Android security patches for those phones, SamMobile confirmed that the update also finally enables the FM radio hardware in the unlocked Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. This means those phone owners can now listen to FM radio stations via NextRadio. This support is already available for people who bought a carrier-locked Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus,  so it’s great to see support come to the unlocked versions as well. Keep in mind that in order to listen to your local stations, you will still need to plug in a set of headphones, as they also serve as the FM radio antenna.

This kind of slow software update support for unlocked Samsung phones in the U.S. is not a new issue; it’s one that has been a problem for years with previous unlocked Galaxy phones. There’s no word as to why Samsung continues to keep owners of these phones well behind their carrier versions in terms of software updates.

Source: Android Zone

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