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Read update Last month, a massive leak fromFront Page Techpuported to show the Pixel Fold’s final design, basic specs, and pricing. Newly-leaked renders and information fromOnLeaks and Howtoisolveappear to corroborate Front Page Tech’s claims, which is reassuring. Interestingly, both parties agree on the rumored May 2023 launch date. UPDATE: 12/8/22 This article originally focused on a leak fromFront Page Tech, which is now corroborated byOnLeaks and Howtoisolve. We’ve updated the content of this article to discuss both leaks....

The popular social media platform TikTok has reportedly been delivering outdated and factually inaccurate content to its users presented in news-like alerts, according to the Financial Times. The alerts included a warning labeled “BREAKING” about a weeks-old tsunami in Japan posted nearly a month after the actual tsunami occurred. Other alerts pushed inaccuracies, such as LA Dodger star Shohei Ohtani being banned from the MLB for five years for gambling or Taylor Swift canceling her tour in “Racist Florida....

Summary There are arguments for putting smart speakers in literally every room in your home, but they tend to play different roles in different rooms. Here’s what I learned when I gradually filled my home with smart speakers. Living Room The living room is the obvious place to start when you buy your first smart speaker, especially if it’s a speaker that delivers high-quality audio as well as an intelligent assistant....

Summary If you attempt to battle monitor ghosting by increasing your monitor’s overdrive settings, you might instead trigger inverse ghosting, also known as “overshoot.” Inverse ghosting exhibits itself in the form of bright trails around moving objects. Here’s how to get rid of it. Inverse Ghosting, Also Known as Overshoot, Explained Inverse ghosting is, as its name implies, the opposite ofmonitor ghosting. While monitor ghosting is caused by slow pixelresponse times, inverse ghosting is triggered by setting the overdrive option on your monitor, used to reduce ghosting, too high....

Quick Links Summary OpenAI’s services may not be available in every country, but alternatives like IBM Watson and Google’s Bard AI exist for those in unsupported regions. While VPNs and third-party services could bypass restrictions, they may have legal and privacy implications. OpenAI’s services have been taking the world by storm. Their ground-breaking AI models, likeGPT-3andCodex, have transformed everything from natural language processing to programming assistance. But what do you do if OpenAI’s services aren’t available in your region?...

Summary In the ’80s and early ’90s, powerful Unix workstations dominated technical tasks like science and 3D animation. Let’s find out where they went and where you’re able to still find them today. What Were Unix Workstations? Unix workstations were powerful computers that ran some variant of Unix. As the name implies, they were meant for serious work such as software development, CAD, or graphics. They were widely used by scientists, engineers, researchers, and computer animators in academia and industry....

Quick Links I use two note-taking apps: one for capturing fleeting notes and the other for storing important and structured notes I may need later. I have the latter sorted, but for the former, I needed an app that lets me quickly jot down notes without bogging me down with its complicated interface. I’ve tried using Apple Notes for many years. However, I ultimately switched to Simplenote last year. Here’s why....

Summary I’m buying a Nintendo Wii this Christmas. Now, I know what you’re thinking. The Wii isn’t even a current-generation console, much less one people buy for Christmas. So why am I getting one now? The truth is, it’s the best value for money you’ll get on a console today. More Bang For Your Buck We’re approaching the end of the Nintendo Switch’s lifespan, with some estimates predicting therelease of the Switch 2in early 2025....

Rust is not just another programming language — it’s a way of seeing code differently. If you’ve never seen code before and are only now learning about languages from the base level, you should learn Rust because it teaches you how to write “safe” code. Why You Should Learn Rust If you’re new to coding and have checked outthe recipe manager app we built previously, you’ll know that Rust can be a very powerful programming language....

Summer is a special time of year. School’s out, the sun’s out, and sometimes—but not always—things slow down just enough to let you breathe. Whether you’re heading to the beach, lounging by the pool, or just soaking up the extra daylight, summer has a feeling all its own. But even when you can’t take a real vacation, the right game can feel like one. That’s why I’ve put together this list to highlight games that, in one way or another, capture the essence of summer and trick your brain into thinking it’s on holiday....

If you want something new to play on your Nintendo Switch—or Nintendo Switch 2—you needn’t reach for your wallet. Instead, there are tons of excellent demos to check out on the Nintendo eShop, which gives you hours of gameplay for free. If you’ve already worked through our list ofthe 10 best demos to play on your Switch, here are some more options to keep you occupied without needing to spend anything....

Support for games on Mac can be pretty patchy. While we tend to accept this as a given for AAAs, there’s more of an expectation for indies to be available. There are one or two exceptions, though. Try playingAnimal Well,Outer Wilds, orDeath’s Door, and you’ll be out of luck. Here are the best indie games for macOS, all of which can be bought on Steam. 11Celeste This precision platforming game features many punishing levels, with even more difficult bonus content for those who reach the end wanting more....

Summary Have you been considering starting a homelab? Well, there are quite a few things to consider before you begin filling your rack space out. You did think about a server rack, right? Here are five hidden costs to getting started with your brand-new homelab. Server Racks insert shutterstock 2378703071 I’ll be the first to admit that I had no idea how expensive server racks could cost. I got my first 27U server rack (with a few servers) for around $50 on Marketplace back in 2021, and then built a smaller rack for about $15 after that....