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President Donald Trump claimed he was the victim of a 'triple sabotage' during his UN visit, citing issues with an escalator, his teleprompter, and sound system, which he suggests were part of a conspiracy against him, prompting an investigation by the Secret Service.
During his visit to the UN, President Trump experienced a stopped escalator and a broken teleprompter, which he humorously commented on. The UN explained the escalator halt was likely due to a safety mechanism triggered by a videographer standing backwards, and the teleprompter issues were also noted. Despite these technical difficulties, Trump considered the speech more interesting because of them.
During a speech at the United Nations, President Trump highlighted issues with an inoperable escalator and a malfunctioning teleprompter, which he used to criticize the organization, though the causes were linked to safety mechanisms triggered by a videographer and possible operational issues by the White House. The incidents underscored ongoing logistical challenges at the UN, partly due to funding delays from the US.
During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump experienced a malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter, which he and the White House suggested might have been intentionally sabotaged, though the U.N. indicated the escalator stopped due to a safety mechanism triggered by a videographer from the U.S. delegation. The incident was used by Trump to criticize the U.N., and the Secret Service is investigating the matter.
The article reviews Rokid’s new AI-powered AR glasses, highlighting their impressive features such as real-time translation, teleprompter mode, object and scene recognition, and native photo/video capture, all powered by AI and a Qualcomm processor. The glasses are lightweight, versatile, and suitable for content creators and travelers, with a promising suite of AR tools and a competitive price of $499 on Kickstarter.
During a rally in Ohio, former President Donald Trump struggled with his teleprompter in windy conditions, leading to jokes and complaints. He criticized President Joe Biden and Democrats, made unclear statements about Biden and Obama, and warned of a "bloodbath" for the US if he didn't win. Trump's rally was in support of Bernie Moreno's Senate primary run, who had previously criticized Trump but now praised him on stage.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Donald Trump for relying too heavily on a teleprompter and losing his edge, comparing him to Joe Biden. DeSantis also points out that Trump lost the popular vote in 2016 and suggests that he is entitled and no longer willing to earn his position. DeSantis mentions the potential impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. entering the race as an independent candidate, potentially drawing anti-lockdown and anti-Fauci voters away from Trump.
Elgato has released the Prompter, a compact teleprompter designed for livestreamers and content creators. The device features a built-in screen and proprietary software, eliminating the need for a separate tablet or phone. It allows users to display video scripts, mirror windows or apps, and view live feeds from chat participants simultaneously. The Prompter integrates with various webcams, cameras, and smartphones, making additional hardware unnecessary. Priced at $280, it offers deep integration with Elgato's Stream Deck and is touted as an all-in-one solution for content creators.
Elgato has released the Prompter, an all-in-one teleprompter and additional monitor that connects to a PC or laptop via USB-C. Priced at $279.99, it offers a nine-inch display, support for various cameras, and Elgato's own teleprompter software. The Prompter can be used for video calls, presentations, and YouTube videos, providing eye contact and easy script reading. It also functions as a regular display for Mac or Windows PCs. Elgato's Camera Hub app allows customization of font size, colors, and scroll speed. The Prompter comes with step-up rings for attaching to camera lenses and offers quarter-inch threads and cold-shoe mounts for accessories. Elgato's Stream Deck plug-in enables convenient control of the teleprompter.
Rapper Saweetie faced criticism on social media for struggling to read the teleprompter while hosting the 2023 MTV VMAs pre-show. Social media users called her out for messing up her lines and leaving awkward pauses. Some joked that she wasn't taking her hosting duties seriously. Saweetie responded to the criticism on stage, asking people to stop making her video go viral. Additionally, fans were perplexed by her attire, a Flinstone-themed dress with fake bones.
Patti LaBelle had a teleprompter snafu during her tribute to Tina Turner at the 2023 BET Awards, causing her to fumble the lyrics to "The Best." The 79-year-old diva acknowledged the mistake and ad-libbed her own lyrics, just like she famously did during a Christmas performance in 1996. A BET spokesperson later explained that the teleprompter was obstructed due to the crowd's enthusiasm. Despite the mishap, LaBelle finished strong and received cheers from the audience. The BET Awards also featured performances by other old-school artists and a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Busta Rhymes.
Vimeo has announced a suite of AI-powered tools to help users create scripts, record footage using a built-in teleprompter and remove long pauses and unwanted disfluencies from recordings. The tools are aimed at entry-level video creators who lack the skills, time and resources to achieve the effects they want. Vimeo's new script generator uses generative AI to create a video script based on a brief description and key inputs, such as tone and length. The teleprompter tool offers a script display that can be customized with different font sizes and pacing, while the text-based video editor automatically identifies and deletes filler words and awkward pauses.