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The Pixel Fold: A Double-Edged Sword

The latest smartphone from Google, the Pixel Fold, has been making waves in the tech world. With its innovative design and features, it's no wonder that many people are excited to get their hands on this device. However, what makes the Pixel Fold so special is not just its sleek design, but also the controversy surrounding its bezel-less display.

When the Pixel Fold was first announced, many people were ecstatic about its unique design. The phone features a foldable screen with a massive bezel that wraps around the edge of the device. However, as soon as it hit the market, people started freaking out about the pixel folds and huge bezels. It's almost as if everyone had forgotten that this was an "Achilles' ankle situation". Normally, you say "Achilles heel", but we're just quirky today.

The Pixel Fold's design is definitely a conversation starter, but it also raises some important questions about functionality and usability. While the phone's manufacturer claims that the bezel-less display is perfect for productivity, many users are concerned about how it will affect the overall user experience. Will you be able to type on the screen without accidentally pressing the button? Can you even watch videos with this massive bezel in front of you?

As one user joked, "I need a little upgrade with our sponsor Newegg". And that's exactly what many users are looking for – an upgraded GPU that can handle the demands of gaming and other resource-intensive tasks. With Newegg's affordable options like the X7900, users can get a powerful GPU that won't break the bank.

But, as one user quipped, "I want a new GPU too, there are five quick bits." There are indeed several quick bits when it comes to upgrading your GPU, but not all of them are created equal. Some options might be cheaper than others, but they might also compromise on performance or features.

For example, some users have reported that the Quantum structure of certain GPUs becomes "dangerously unstable" if not used properly. This raises concerns about the long-term reliability and durability of these devices.

The Future of Augmented Reality

As augmented reality (AR) technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more innovative devices like the Pixel Fold. However, with the rise of AR glasses and other headsets, it's starting to feel like we'll be wearing helmets instead of just goggles.

Google reportedly canceled its lightweight AR glasses project during a mass layoff earlier this year, according to Business Insider. While the exact details are unclear, it's likely that the project was intended to be a full-fledged AR experience rather than just a smart heads-up display.

Meanwhile, Apple has postponed its own lightweight AR glasses indefinitely, while Meta plans to ship their version in 2027. Given the uncertainty surrounding these projects, it's hard to predict what we can expect from the future of AR.

A Hot Tip?

Damas, a potential Twitter rival, has been removed from Apple's App Store over a feature that allows users to tip other users in Bitcoin. According to Apple, these transactions amount to in-app purchases, which they claim are subject to a 30% cut.

However, one user pointed out that the transactions don't actually involve any digital content being unlocked, and therefore shouldn't be considered as in-app purchases. This has led some to question whether Apple is abusing its guidelines when it comes to microtransactions.

The Great Guac Debate

When Chipotle charges customers $2 for extra guacamole, is that a microtransaction? Should we treat it as such? The debate rages on.

The issue of microtransactions and digital content is complex, especially when it comes to physical goods like food. While some argue that the charge is just a clever way for Chipotle to make more money, others see it as an example of how the tech industry can be applied to everyday life.

Tribute Acts Take a Stand

Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and Adele are all protesting outside Meta's London headquarters over their repeated bans from Facebook and Instagram. The artists claim that they were repeatedly banned for impersonation, even though their accounts have been reinstated multiple times.

Meta's policy against impersonation is intended to crack down on militias and malicious actors, but it seems to be having an unintended consequence – flagging legitimate artists and entertainers who are simply trying to promote themselves. A meta spokesperson recommended that tribute acts make it clear in their bio or profile that they're not the real individual.

A New Era for AI Ethics

Pope Francis is teaming up with the Marcula Center for Applied ethics to create an AI ethics handbook. This is not the first time that the Pope has commented on artificial intelligence, but it's certainly a sign of the growing concern about the impact of AI on society.

The handbook will cover topics such as respect for privacy, consideration of human needs, and transparent operation without bias. While some might say that this is just another layer of bureaucracy, others see it as an important step towards ensuring that AI is developed in a responsible and ethical manner.

In conclusion, the Pixel Fold is more than just a smartphone – it's a symbol of the rapidly changing world we live in. As we continue to advance into new technologies like AR and AI, we must also consider the implications and potential consequences of these innovations.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enreviews of nvidia's new RTX 4060 graphics card are out and frankly even including the DIY salad kit from Safeway it is hard to imagine a bag more mixed I'm Riley Murdock this is techlinked and you will be disappointed to learn this card is decidedly underpowered in terms of Hardware compared to its predecessor the RTX 3060 the 4060 has fewer GPU cores fewer RT cores fewer AI cores and less memory so Nvidia made the card half off the pcie lanes I mean it's got half as many now the 4060 does see a substantial performance boost with DLS S3 and specifically the new frame generation feature which is probably why Nvidia allowed a small handful of reviewers to post early sneak peeks of the 4060 a few days before the official review embargo lifted so long as those reviewers only showed benchmarks of Nvidia approved games and emphasized its AI upscaling capacity like how the Olympics only shows up athletes who use steroids they're the best in a normal World Nvidia would weather significant backlash on the strategy be forced to apologize and commit to do better but we live in the real world where everyone and their cat is giving Nvidia direct access to their bank accounts in exchange for mountains of AI cards sure boycott this product launch I mean a best of luck Starfield the hotly anticipated new game from Bethesda is officially partnering with AMD and PC gamers are big mad not just because that's a anagram thank you admittedly Gamers don't really do small or medium mad but there's a reason this time AMD has been taking a lot of heat recently for the fact that a large percentage of AAA AMD partner games lack support for nvidia's dlss and Intel's xcss upscaling despite the fact that a majority of Nvidia partner titles do support amds FSR upscaling make it make sense of course even if Starfield does lack dlss support PC Gamers with GeForce cards will still be able to enable fsr2 due to amd's more open approach to upscaling this kind of anti-competitive behavior on all sides reminds me of my visit to the Donkey Sanctuary because I'm supposed to be having a fun time but it's nothing but jackasses as far as the eye can see this possible lack of dlss has has also raised concerns that the game might perform poorly on release but come on it's a Bethesda game they managed to make it to five seconds of gameplay before your first bug it's a big mutated bug and reviews are also out for the pixel fold and somebody has already broken it early reviews have been positive the fold is a well-rounded device with a thin form factor relatively large screen and top-notch premium Hardware just as Google promised however the big concern with foldables and Google Hardware in general is always durability especially for the hinge that makes all the difference between a foldable and a breakable we don't want to make those anymore we're past that a reviewer from ours Technica holds the questionable honor of being the first to turn Google's much hyped foldable phone into an eighteen hundred dollar foldable paperweight though luckily for them the pixel fold is the first foldable to date to offer DIY repair thrifixit on release which probably should have been the case for some previous foldable models given how these launches have gone the RS technical reporter's phone died after four days of light use in part because the protective plastic layer on top of its ultra thin glass doesn't quite stretch to the edge of the screen hey this sounds familiar but also because the two halves of the display are so close when folded users can wind up smash crashing small debris into the screen potentially puncturing the delicate OLED where it's exposed ours technicus pixel fold appears to have died due to a near microscopic perforation between the end of this protective plastic layer and the beginning of the bezel bordering the screen funnily enough everyone freaked out about the pixel folds huge bezels when they first saw them but little did we know this was an Achilles ankle situation normally you say Achilles heel but we're just kind of quirky today we're just gonna feel what's going on with my friend Luke said your GP you need a little upgrade with our sponsor Newegg wait are you gaming at work to be a nice big brother it's time to pass now your old GPU to your sibling oh my God thank you and get yourself a better GPU with Newegg like the powerful x7900 is now less than one thousand dollars and you say your budget is typed no worries new access toned up gpus that are a great bang for your buck get this this this or all of them if you're greedy Like Me Now go to newegg.com and get yourself an early Christmas gift or for whatever reason oh I want a new GPU too there are five quick bits and five only if you add more or take any away their Quantum structure will become dangerously unstable I don't believe that you didn't sell that at all Google reportedly canceled its lightweight AR glasses projects during its mass layoffs earlier this year according to Business Insider it's unclear whether the glasses were intended to be full AR or simply some kind of smart heads-up display but it doesn't matter now because you're not getting them either way Apple has likewise postponed their lightweight AR glasses indefinitely while meta plans to ship their own version in 2027. although given how things are going wouldn't necessarily believe that one either it's all going to be big headsets from now on yeah I want to wear helmets anyways they keep me safe I don't look like Daft Punk Damas a potential Twitter rival has been removed from Apple's App Store over a feature that allows users to tip other users in Bitcoin according to Apple these transactions amount to in-app purchases of which apple is owed a 30 cut it's a tip don't do that says Apple hot tip Demus says apple is abusing its in-app purchase guidelines because well no digital content is unlocked by tipping and thus no purchase is taking place I however would like to ask a separate question namely when Chipotle charges me two dollars for extra guac is that a microtransaction and should I treat it as a micro aggression Dolly Parton Britney Spears Taylor Swift and Adele are all protesting outside of meta's London headquarters after they claim they were repeatedly banned from Facebook and Instagram for impersonation to be clear these are not the real pardon Spears Swift and no last name given their musical tribute acts in theory meta's policy against impersonation is intended to crack down on militias malicious Melissa's actions both malicious and delicious impersonation even nutritious not cover bands however their automatic moderation keeps flagging entertainers even after their accounts have been repeatedly reinstated it's just a prank guys a meta spokesperson recommended that tribute acts make it clear in their bio or profile that they're not the real individual as if it had never occurred to them to clarify that they're not actually Shania Twain I do that every day Pope Francis is teaming up with the marcula Center for Applied ethics to create an AI ethics handbook thought the Bible was good enough turns out this might feel like it's coming out of nowhere but this is actually far from the first time that the pope has commented on artificial intelligence in early 2020 his Holiness Papa Frank when you call me ill Papa partnered with Microsoft and IBM on the creation of a set of principles for the ethical use of AI including that technology should respect privacy consider the needs of all human beings and operate transparently and without bias and not put popes in fluffy jackets while you and I might not have seen the AI apocalypse coming turns out the Holy See had 20 20 vision and a college in New York is suing a cleaning company for one million dollars in Damages after one of their staff allegedly destroyed decades worth of research by turning off a lab freezer in order to mute an annoying alarm sound I shouldn't be laughing but I'm so sorry in September 2020 an alarm sounded indicating that the freezer temperature was fluctuating though not yet at a level that would damage the cultures inside coveted restrictions meant that it couldn't be repaired for a week so lab officials put up a sign and locked the freezer's outlet and socket to stop anyone from unplugging it undeterred the cleaner resorted to turning off the circuit breaker destroying the samples over the course of the next several hours it's like how sometimes you're just too tired to figure out the snooze alarm and instead you just burn your entire house down and we won't burn your house down if you come back on Friday for more Tech news your mortal enemy the line the line has been drawn in the sand so make the decisionreviews of nvidia's new RTX 4060 graphics card are out and frankly even including the DIY salad kit from Safeway it is hard to imagine a bag more mixed I'm Riley Murdock this is techlinked and you will be disappointed to learn this card is decidedly underpowered in terms of Hardware compared to its predecessor the RTX 3060 the 4060 has fewer GPU cores fewer RT cores fewer AI cores and less memory so Nvidia made the card half off the pcie lanes I mean it's got half as many now the 4060 does see a substantial performance boost with DLS S3 and specifically the new frame generation feature which is probably why Nvidia allowed a small handful of reviewers to post early sneak peeks of the 4060 a few days before the official review embargo lifted so long as those reviewers only showed benchmarks of Nvidia approved games and emphasized its AI upscaling capacity like how the Olympics only shows up athletes who use steroids they're the best in a normal World Nvidia would weather significant backlash on the strategy be forced to apologize and commit to do better but we live in the real world where everyone and their cat is giving Nvidia direct access to their bank accounts in exchange for mountains of AI cards sure boycott this product launch I mean a best of luck Starfield the hotly anticipated new game from Bethesda is officially partnering with AMD and PC gamers are big mad not just because that's a anagram thank you admittedly Gamers don't really do small or medium mad but there's a reason this time AMD has been taking a lot of heat recently for the fact that a large percentage of AAA AMD partner games lack support for nvidia's dlss and Intel's xcss upscaling despite the fact that a majority of Nvidia partner titles do support amds FSR upscaling make it make sense of course even if Starfield does lack dlss support PC Gamers with GeForce cards will still be able to enable fsr2 due to amd's more open approach to upscaling this kind of anti-competitive behavior on all sides reminds me of my visit to the Donkey Sanctuary because I'm supposed to be having a fun time but it's nothing but jackasses as far as the eye can see this possible lack of dlss has has also raised concerns that the game might perform poorly on release but come on it's a Bethesda game they managed to make it to five seconds of gameplay before your first bug it's a big mutated bug and reviews are also out for the pixel fold and somebody has already broken it early reviews have been positive the fold is a well-rounded device with a thin form factor relatively large screen and top-notch premium Hardware just as Google promised however the big concern with foldables and Google Hardware in general is always durability especially for the hinge that makes all the difference between a foldable and a breakable we don't want to make those anymore we're past that a reviewer from ours Technica holds the questionable honor of being the first to turn Google's much hyped foldable phone into an eighteen hundred dollar foldable paperweight though luckily for them the pixel fold is the first foldable to date to offer DIY repair thrifixit on release which probably should have been the case for some previous foldable models given how these launches have gone the RS technical reporter's phone died after four days of light use in part because the protective plastic layer on top of its ultra thin glass doesn't quite stretch to the edge of the screen hey this sounds familiar but also because the two halves of the display are so close when folded users can wind up smash crashing small debris into the screen potentially puncturing the delicate OLED where it's exposed ours technicus pixel fold appears to have died due to a near microscopic perforation between the end of this protective plastic layer and the beginning of the bezel bordering the screen funnily enough everyone freaked out about the pixel folds huge bezels when they first saw them but little did we know this was an Achilles ankle situation normally you say Achilles heel but we're just kind of quirky today we're just gonna feel what's going on with my friend Luke said your GP you need a little upgrade with our sponsor Newegg wait are you gaming at work to be a nice big brother it's time to pass now your old GPU to your sibling oh my God thank you and get yourself a better GPU with Newegg like the powerful x7900 is now less than one thousand dollars and you say your budget is typed no worries new access toned up gpus that are a great bang for your buck get this this this or all of them if you're greedy Like Me Now go to newegg.com and get yourself an early Christmas gift or for whatever reason oh I want a new GPU too there are five quick bits and five only if you add more or take any away their Quantum structure will become dangerously unstable I don't believe that you didn't sell that at all Google reportedly canceled its lightweight AR glasses projects during its mass layoffs earlier this year according to Business Insider it's unclear whether the glasses were intended to be full AR or simply some kind of smart heads-up display but it doesn't matter now because you're not getting them either way Apple has likewise postponed their lightweight AR glasses indefinitely while meta plans to ship their own version in 2027. although given how things are going wouldn't necessarily believe that one either it's all going to be big headsets from now on yeah I want to wear helmets anyways they keep me safe I don't look like Daft Punk Damas a potential Twitter rival has been removed from Apple's App Store over a feature that allows users to tip other users in Bitcoin according to Apple these transactions amount to in-app purchases of which apple is owed a 30 cut it's a tip don't do that says Apple hot tip Demus says apple is abusing its in-app purchase guidelines because well no digital content is unlocked by tipping and thus no purchase is taking place I however would like to ask a separate question namely when Chipotle charges me two dollars for extra guac is that a microtransaction and should I treat it as a micro aggression Dolly Parton Britney Spears Taylor Swift and Adele are all protesting outside of meta's London headquarters after they claim they were repeatedly banned from Facebook and Instagram for impersonation to be clear these are not the real pardon Spears Swift and no last name given their musical tribute acts in theory meta's policy against impersonation is intended to crack down on militias malicious Melissa's actions both malicious and delicious impersonation even nutritious not cover bands however their automatic moderation keeps flagging entertainers even after their accounts have been repeatedly reinstated it's just a prank guys a meta spokesperson recommended that tribute acts make it clear in their bio or profile that they're not the real individual as if it had never occurred to them to clarify that they're not actually Shania Twain I do that every day Pope Francis is teaming up with the marcula Center for Applied ethics to create an AI ethics handbook thought the Bible was good enough turns out this might feel like it's coming out of nowhere but this is actually far from the first time that the pope has commented on artificial intelligence in early 2020 his Holiness Papa Frank when you call me ill Papa partnered with Microsoft and IBM on the creation of a set of principles for the ethical use of AI including that technology should respect privacy consider the needs of all human beings and operate transparently and without bias and not put popes in fluffy jackets while you and I might not have seen the AI apocalypse coming turns out the Holy See had 20 20 vision and a college in New York is suing a cleaning company for one million dollars in Damages after one of their staff allegedly destroyed decades worth of research by turning off a lab freezer in order to mute an annoying alarm sound I shouldn't be laughing but I'm so sorry in September 2020 an alarm sounded indicating that the freezer temperature was fluctuating though not yet at a level that would damage the cultures inside coveted restrictions meant that it couldn't be repaired for a week so lab officials put up a sign and locked the freezer's outlet and socket to stop anyone from unplugging it undeterred the cleaner resorted to turning off the circuit breaker destroying the samples over the course of the next several hours it's like how sometimes you're just too tired to figure out the snooze alarm and instead you just burn your entire house down and we won't burn your house down if you come back on Friday for more Tech news your mortal enemy the line the line has been drawn in the sand so make the decision\n"