Flat vs curved phone displays? It all comes down to screen size.
Robert Triggs / Android Authority We’re spoilt for choice with great phones; whether you’re after amazing performance, all-day battery life, or a great camera, the current market has you covered. Brand loyalty aside, a phone’s aesthetics and ergonomics are increasingly differentiators between models. One trend that still divides the masses is the case of straight versus curved edges. It’s only April, and I’ve used it a lot of smartphones this year, from the gargantuan Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to the little Apple iPhone 14. But plowing through all these reviews, I’ve stumbled on the holy grail of the perfect screen…
Top tech news for Friday, February 10, 2023
Modern life is stressful. The past three years have been particularly stressful thanks to a global pandemic, a worsening economy, and an aneurysm-inducing news cycle. But while most wearable companies have introduced features meant to help with mindfulness, recovery, and stress reduction, that’s not their main focus. But with the Nowatch, that’s the entire purpose. You can tell from the name. Nowatch — pronounced Now-watch — centers on the idea that “time is now.” (You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s pronounced “no watch” given that there’s no watch.) The idea is to help you stay present and connected to the…
Xbox Reportedly Working on a Sequel That Could Take a Decade to Develop
According to Axios’ Stephen Totilo, Xbox reportedly has a mystery sequel in development that could supposedly take a decade to develop. The game in question was reportedly mentioned in court documents relating to Microsoft’s ongoing acquisition struggle. The document, trying to explain how triple-A games take a long time make, states: “For instance, according to one Microsoft executive, [redacated]a forthcoming title from the [redacted] franchise, may take a decade to develop.” Several fans are hinting the game in question may be Bethesda’s upcoming The Elder Scrolls 6, which, according to Todd Howard, is “still being in a design [phase]“ Discover…
Dota 2’s New Frontiers update is out and it makes the map 40% bigger
Dota 2’s New Frontiers update has been released and it’s a big one. As well as tweaking UI and balancing and reworking heroes, it also makes sweeping changes to Dota’s single, three-lane battlefield. Specifically: it makes it 40% larger than it was before. …
What is Incident Response? – Inner PC Computer Solutions
Incident Response (IR) describes an organization’s security policies and procedures to protect and handle itself against cyberattacks and data breaches. IR’s goal is to manage these breaches and limit damage, recovery time, and costs while maintaining the brand reputation. Every organization should have an IR plan that defines how to deal with such situations through a transparent process. It should also specify the employees, leaders, or teams working together on this IR plan. Steps to Follow for an Effective Incident Response preparation The first step is to prepare your organization in case of an inevitable security breach. In preparation, your…
5 smart home gadgets to lower costs and energy use
Sustainability is one of the biggest buzzwords in the tech industry this year, with just about every gadget maker on the planet making big commitments to saving the environment. The good news for us, aside from actually protecting our precious planet, is that it’s nothing short of amazing just how much money the latest tech tools can help save on monthly household bills like electricity, water, heating and cooling, and a myriad of other increasingly expensive utilities. What’s even more surprising, though, is just how much the tech industry’s past evolved smart thermostats, lightbulbs and power plugs in the past…
Colorado Spring Game Live Stream: How to Watch Online
Getty Fans will get their first look at Deion Sanders’ new Colorado team during the Buffaloes’ spring game on Saturday afternoon. The game (3 pm ET start time) will be televised on ESPN, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirectTV Streamwhich both come with a free trial. Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the 2023 Colorado Spring Game streaming live online: Note: Heavy may earn an …
ChatGPT Can Decode Fed Speak, Predict Stock Moves From Headlines
The first wave of academic research applying ChatGPT to the world of finance is arriving — and judging by the early results, the hype of the past few months is justified. Two new papers have been published this month that deployed the artificial intelligence chatbot in market-relevant tasks — one in deciphering whether Federal Reserve statements were hawkish or dovish, and one in determining whether headlines were good or bad for a stock. ChatGPT aced both tests, suggesting a potentially major step forward in the use of technology to turn comments of text from news articles to tweets and speeches…