Starting today, you can give in to your nostalgia and watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly on Facebook Watch. The show comes to the social network as part of a deal with 20th Century Fox. Every episode of the classic programs from Joss W…
Source: Engadget – ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ comes to Facebook Watch
Monthly Archives: November 2018
The Amazing Story of Hedy Lamarr, Movie Star and Prolific Inventor
Hedy Lamarr is became a household name as a star in the golden age of Hollywood, but behind the scenes, she was also one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
Source: LifeHacker – The Amazing Story of Hedy Lamarr, Movie Star and Prolific Inventor
Dropping Profanity In Kernel Code Comments: Linux Gets "Hugs"
In seeking to comply with the Linux kernel’s new Code of Conduct enacted by the recent 4.19 release, a patch series has been sent out today replacing profane kernel code comments with “hugs”…
Source: Phoronix – Dropping Profanity In Kernel Code Comments: Linux Gets “Hugs”
Hacker hijacks 50,000 printers to tell people to subscribe to PewDiePie
Over the course of this week, some printers have been printing out a strange message asking people to subscribe to PewDiePie’s YouTube channel. The message appears to be the result of a simple exploit that allows printers to receive data over the int…
Source: Engadget – Hacker hijacks 50,000 printers to tell people to subscribe to PewDiePie
Tesla's $35,000 Model 3 Would Cost $38,000 to Make Right Now, Elon Musk Reportedly Says
The long-promised $35,000 Tesla Model 3 is supposed to materialize early next year, but at this point, the automaker would lose money on every base model that rolls off the line. That’s what CEO Elon Musk reportedly told employees this week.
Source: Gizmodo – Tesla’s ,000 Model 3 Would Cost ,000 to Make Right Now, Elon Musk Reportedly Says
New NYC Bill Would Criminalize AirDropping Unwanted Dick Pics
The golden age of personal technology has given rise to many a scourge, including the upsetting trend of people AirDropping unsolicited dick pics to strangers. Thankfully, three New York City councilmen introduced a bill on Wednesday that would criminalize digitally whisking your dick photos to anyone who doesn’t want…
Source: Gizmodo – New NYC Bill Would Criminalize AirDropping Unwanted Dick Pics
How Do You Do, Fellow Officers?: Bear Opens Door To Highway Patrol Office Just Like A Person
This is some security cam footage from the California Highway Patrol’s Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility of a bear who opens the door and strolls right in like a person, presumably before being told he’d have to go to a regular police station if he wants to file a complaint against Goldilocks. I only wish he’d gotten angry about it and taken his frustration out on those vending machines. “SOMEBODY OWES ME PORRIDGE,” I imagine him roaring as he jammed his giant paw up into the machine to snatch a six-pack of mini powdered donuts.
Keep going for the whole video, complete with exit.
Source: Geekologie – How Do You Do, Fellow Officers?: Bear Opens Door To Highway Patrol Office Just Like A Person
Does Google Harm Local Search Rivals? EU Antitrust Regulators Ask
EU antitrust regulators have asked Google’s rivals if the internet search giant unfairly demotes local search competitors, according to a questionnaire seen by Reuters, a move which could lead to a fourth case against the Alphabet unit. From a report: Google has been fined a total 6.76 billion euros ($7.7 billion) in the last 17 months for favoring its comparison shopping service and for using its dominant Android mobile operating system to reinforce its search engine market power. The European Commission, which took the world’s most popular internet search engine to task for these two anti-competitive practices, is wrapping up a third case which involves Google’s AdSense advertising service. The EU competition authority’s interest in local search services followed a complaint by U.S. search and advertising company Yelp and rivals in the travel, restaurant and accommodation industries. Further reading: In an Open Letter To EU’s Competition Commissioner, 14 European Shopping Comparison Services Say Google is Not Making the Search For Products Fairer.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Source: Slashdot – Does Google Harm Local Search Rivals? EU Antitrust Regulators Ask
How to Ask for Help at Work
Admitting you need help can be really hard, especially when you’re being paid for your competency. But the reality is, we all need help sometimes, and learning to ask for it at work will make things better for everyone.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Ask for Help at Work
Google explains the Pixel 3's improved AI portraits
Google’s Pixel 3 takes portrait photos that are more accurate than its predecessor could take when new, which is no mean feat when you realize that the upgrade comes solely through software. But just what is Google doing, exactly? The company is ha…
Source: Engadget – Google explains the Pixel 3’s improved AI portraits
This $11 Spork Is the Future of Cutlery
Throw out all your silverware; a spork has arrived to replace your entire utensil drawer. Don’t question it. Just do it. I’ll wait.
Source: Gizmodo – This Spork Is the Future of Cutlery
Reduce packaging waste this holiday season
You don’t have to strive for zero waste perfection. Every effort to reduce unnecessary paper and plastic waste is worthwhile.
Source: TreeHugger – Reduce packaging waste this holiday season
Equip These Glasses for +10 Def Against Blue Light
If you’re anything like me, you’ll relax after a long day in front of a screen by sitting in front of another screen. Headaches and difficulty sleeping are routine—but, of course, they don’t have to be.
Source: Kotaku – Equip These Glasses for +10 Def Against Blue Light
Titans' Conor Leslie on Donna Troy's Relationship With Wonder Woman and the Superhero Team
The title of this week’s episode of DC Universe’s Titans is a dead giveaway of what it’s all about, but there’s there’s much more to “Donna Troy” than the mere introduction of a classic comics heroine.
Source: io9 – Titans’ Conor Leslie on Donna Troy’s Relationship With Wonder Woman and the Superhero Team
The Evolving AMD Master Plan
AdoredTV discusses the evolving AMD master plan from the early 2000’s and into the future.
Was Navi built for the PS5?
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Source: [H]ardOCP – The Evolving AMD Master Plan
Latest MSI Bios Unlocks the Multiplier on the $55 AMD Athlon 200GE CPU
TechEpiphany on YouTube has released a video that shows how to overclock the previously multiplier locked $55 AMD Athlon 200GE with Radeon Vega 3 Graphics. The MSI B350M Gaming Pro motherboard was updated to the latest AGESA 1006 BIOS. The options to overclock the processor were present after the bios update. He was able to overclock his AMD Athlon 200GE to 3.8GHz from the base frequency of 3.2GHz. He demos the overclocked processor in Battlefield 4 as shown in the following video.
MSI B350M Gaming Pro AGESA 1006 BIOS. Mulit + BCLK OC. RAM and NB speed’s are OC’d when increasing the BCLK.
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Source: [H]ardOCP – Latest MSI Bios Unlocks the Multiplier on the AMD Athlon 200GE CPU
Curiosity Rover Just Spotted This Super-Shiny Object on Mars
An unusually smooth and reflective Martian rock has caught the attention of NASA scientists, prompting an investigation by the Curiosity rover.
Source: Gizmodo – Curiosity Rover Just Spotted This Super-Shiny Object on Mars
One of the Most Popular Haircut Kits On Amazon Is Just $23 Right Now
If you’re one of the daring few souls who are confident enough to give yourself or your loved ones a haircut, Wahl’s popular (as in, 12,000+ reviews popular) Color Pro hair cutting kit has a 20% coupon today, which brings it down to just $23. You probably spent more on your last haircut.
Source: Gizmodo – One of the Most Popular Haircut Kits On Amazon Is Just Right Now
Artist's symbiotic fiber sculptures depict life and decay
Made with beads, yarns and other fibers, these hybrid sculptures seem to transform before your eyes.
Source: TreeHugger – Artist’s symbiotic fiber sculptures depict life and decay
ASUS Lists ROG Strix XG32VQR Curved FreeSync 2 Display with RGB
ASUS has quietly added its first AMD FreeSync 2-supporting monitor to its lineup. The ROG Strix XG32VQR is a large curved display boasting with a 144 Hz maximum refresh rate, the DisplayHDR 400 badge, and is capable of covering 94% of the the DCI-P3 color gamut. The LCD will be the sixth FreeSync 2 monitor on the market, so it will have only a limited number of competitors. Meanwhile, one of its ways to attract attention of gamers will be its Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Specifications of the ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQR are generally similar to specs of other FreeSync 2 displays introduced by competing manufacturers this year, but there are a number of important improvements that the ASUS product offers. The monitor uses a 31.5-inch curved VA panel featuring a 2560×1440 resolution, 450 nits brightness (by contrast, competing displays only offer 400 nits brightness), a 3000:1 contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles, a 4 ms response time, and a 144 Hz maximum refresh rate. The LCD can reproduce 94% of the DCI-P3 color gamut as well as 125% of the sRGB color space (keep in mind that everything higher than 100% in case of color spaces is a rather uncertain advantage).
Meanwhile, the main features of the ROG Strix XG32VQR are AMD’s FreeSync 2 dynamic refresh rate technology with Low Framerate Compensation tech as well as the DisplayHDR 400 badge. The FreeSync 2 range that ASUS offers is between 48 Hz and 144 Hz, which is broader than that offered by competing displays supporting the tech (from 72 Hz to 144 Hz).
Speaking of competitors, it is necessary to note that apart from higher luminance and broader FS2 range, the ROG Strix XG32VQR features ASUS Aura RGB lighting on the back as well as an LED-based ROG signature on the bottom. RGB and lighting effects are quite trendy among gaming community these days, so these features will clearly attract attention of the target audience.
Other capabilities that will be appreciated by gamers include firmware-based GamePlus and GameVisual technologies that add elements like crosshair or FPS counter as well as adjust brightness and contrast settings for particular game genres.
Moving on to connectivity, the display is equipped with DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort 1.2, and HDMI 2.0 inputs. The monitor also sporots a dual-port USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack. In addition, the monitor has an adjustable stand that can regulate height, tilt, and swivel.
ASUS has not announced pricing of the monitor or its availability timeframe. Considering the fact that a number of companies already offer similar devices, it is highly likely that the ROG Strix XG32VQR will hit the market sooner rather than later.
| The ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQR | |
| General Specifications | |
| Panel | 31.5″ VA |
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 ms GtG |
| Brightness | 450 cd/m² (peak) |
| Contrast | 3000:1 |
| Backlighting | LED |
| Viewing Angles | 178°/178° horizontal/vertical |
| Curvature | 1800R |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB/BT.709 94% DCI-P3 |
| DisplayHDR Tier | 400 |
| Dynamic Refresh Rate Tech | AMD FreeSync 2 (48 – 144 Hz) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.2767 mm² |
| Pixel Density | 91.79 PPI |
| Inputs | 1 × DisplayPort 1.2 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio | 3.5 mm output |
| USB Hub | 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A connectors 1 × USB 3.0 Type-C input |
| Stand Adjustments | Height: ±100 mm Tilt: -5˚ – 20˚ Swivel: -50˚ – 50˚ |
| MSRP | unknown |
Related Reading:
- BenQ Unveils EX3203R 32-inch Curved LCD with FreeSync 2, DCI-P3, & USB-C
- AOC Announces AGON AG322QC4 32-Inch Curved LCD with FreeSync 2 & DisplayHDR 400
- Samsung Announces First Freesync 2 Monitors: CHG70 & CHG90 – Quantum Dots, Up to 49”, 144 Hz, DCI-P3
- AMD Announces FreeSync 2: Easier & Lower Latency HDR Gaming
Source: ASUS (via Tom’s Hardware)
Source: AnandTech – ASUS Lists ROG Strix XG32VQR Curved FreeSync 2 Display with RGB