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[skmalik0089]

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Video capture resolution: 4K UHD 2160p 

[basslinegrave]

ok its mostly probably just "hey i had this other phone for years so i cant get used to the new one" but some features are so weird. yapfest incoming

the alarms do not wake me up. like im immune to this shit. the vibrations are too strong on a flat surface but nonexistent on my bed so once i take the phone to my pillow its over (its 10:47, my alarm was at 9) i dont use sound alarms to not wake up anyone else, only vibrations as sounds never woke me up anyway. now vibrations either? it also looks like ass when its going off i will have to look into changing the colors also it snoozes to 30 mins when i set my alarms to snooze to 5? i have too many alarms and didnt check all when they transferred to my old phone but how did they transfer when theyre set to 30 min?

i used to use the clipboard a lot. now whenever theres the last thing copied popping up and i tap it, it doesnt paste. idk why? this might just be discord but i feel like it also goes away elsewhere in searchbars etc. i also hate how where the clipboard was theres now a translate button and - ok i fixed that you can move them. maybe too easily so watch me accidentally move them around now

the search bar on the bottom. why is it on the bottom. i just do not see it put it back on the top??? you cant. when it was at the top you tap it and it stayed static, now it moves to make way for the keyboard and its distracting. the phone search in general is also turning into the win11 bs where you search for your apps and files but instead it gives you random shit from the internet. why is it showing me like random spotify playlists sometimes and google searches and shit

the camera and the gallery settings are an insult. everything being ai enhanced aside, the camera cant pick up colors properly and everything has fucked up contrast and saturation. after taking a photo it also auto enhances and fucks it up even more into a shitty muddy mess. theres also this weird auto hdr setting in the gallery that changes the view of the photo when you look at it either slowly or after like a second of opening it so you notice it, but its only a screen setting so the actual photo should stay unchanged, However if you edit the photo it turns this filter off tenfold and even if you just crop the photo it ends up super dark and low contrast. and good luck turning any of this off cause even if you find the settings it still does it.

i used to take videos and take video stills with the screenshot button. that still works, however i used to pause the vid, tap on it on the bottom so it opens the whole timeline and then use the slider to go thru the vids even frame by frame, then snap a screenshot and keep looking thru the vid for more. now everytime after you take the screenshot the timeline Closes, so whenever i then try to move the video slider it just moves me 6 photos away. why the fuck would you change this.

[onemillionspiders]

I'm so sick and tired of games taking up so much space. you want HOW MANY gigs of space?? on my PHONE??

[shmowder]

Their concept of immortality is built upon the belief that you are not you, but your memories. Every person is not their body, is not their mind, is not even their DNA.

What you are, is a collection of memories, of life experiences, of ideas, beliefs, and observations.

You are, especially, other people's memories of you. That's the stuff your soul is made out of.

You know the saying, even if someone dies, at least they'll always live on in your memories. The Kains took that literally

Imagine with me that we took all of these things about you, and suspended them in air.

In modern terms: copied them on a hard disk and stored them for safe keeping. Then when you eventually drop dead, we simply take that hard disk and slot it into an appropriate device—a biological human body. Just like a virus, you'll begin taking over that person and overwriting their being.

"The Focus" is the storage place. The hard disk itself. It's called that because you *focus* memories inside of it. The Polyhedron and Crucible are just oversized SD cards.

You focus on your own memories of who you are, your own experiences, and they etch themselves into the wall. Likewise, other people can focus on their memories of you to help shape the stored version of you better. Since we're all different people depending on who's perceiving us, we need many perspectives; you're a different you with your mother than you are with your dog, etc.

And just like Yulia said, the Focus is not a physical place you can go to, at least the inside of it. It's just math, at its core, through and through. Much like a hard disk is just code, mere numbers and commands. You can save enough books in it to fill a building, but you could never reach in there physically and pull a book, nor replace a mass of books with an equal mass of a human. Which is why no one could enter Simon's Focus without Simon's explicit invitation.

But can any random human body do?

No. It heavily depends on the type of memories you stored, and the way in which you stored them. Much like your phone is unable to read a floppy disk.

Georgiy Kain is the father of this method, the architect of this ideology.

A doctrine in which he describes a soul not as a phantom manifestation of the person, but more akin to music. Each soul is a melody. Some are a piano solo, others are a whole orchestra. The more complex and deceivingly subtle the melody is—the more life experiences and memories—the harder it will be to replicate and play.

Because they have no feasible way to access the music sheets of the melody that is your soul, they can only hope to reverse engineer it through repeated listening, studies, and educated guesses.

Orchestras require various specific musical instruments to work. To replicate a person's soul—which we have established is their memories—successfully, you'll need an appropriate instrument of a physical body.

So no, not just any human body would do. Much like a Clair de Lune is horrendous on a ukulele.

The Focus places don't just suspend the memories—the soul—in time, but play them as well. At all times. That melody must be actively played. The orchestra requirements of a specific instruments extends to the Focus as well, not just the hosting human body. The SD card must have its own RAM, CPU, cooling, and Motherboard. While a Graphics card hasn't been implemented in a Focus yet.

Artemy talking to a visible Isidor in P2 is actually just the abattoir acting as an accidental Focus with an implemented GPU; meaning the kin succeed in building what the Stamatins failed, In this essay I WILL

Ignore that forget it back to topic :)

Which is why not just any place can be a Focus. Why Simon was "outgrowing" the crucible's focus and needed to be moved to the Polyhedron urgently; his memory was fading from the people.

Much like an overloaded SD card begins corrupting the data inside. This detail enables the Kains to talk to their "dead" relatives whose souls are in purgatory.

What's clear is that they need mortal minds with great intellect and will in order to "move" these said souls around. Tenacious humans to act as the adapter cable that allows you to transfer files from one hard disk to another.

In some instances, the process could spell the death of the human. The magentitude of the soul seems correlated with the years the soul has seen, the amount of memories it accumulated. So while moving the a soul older than two centuries is lethal.

Dealing with the 50ish years old soul seems fully survivable.

Well... except for the receiving end. Nina's soul (focus of memories) is being incubated inside Maria's physical mind (body?) temporarily. Akin to a non-running executable, a compressed pile of files. For it's Victor who is meant to be ereased and die in order for Nina's memories to elbow his own soul out of his body.

Their immortality is not physical; your body will decay inevitably, it is a continuous emulation of memories and past experiences. A ship of Theseus immortality.

To grasp the very basic essence of this form of immortality, think of it this way:

There is a far away kingdom where apples are forbidden by issue of the king and queen. Maybe the prince is deathly allergic to it, maybe it's a religion thing, or maybe they just really really dislike apple pies.

But the people really love apples, in fact they believe life isn't worth living without apples.

So they pool their money and hire a bunch of scientists to find a solution around the issue. The scientists can't bring apples into the kingdom, so they look at another round fruit instead, oranges.

They take an orange, selectively breed it and chemically treat it until it tastes just like an apple!

But the people aren't satisfied, sure it tastes like an apple but it doesn't smell like an apple. It doesn't look like an apple, and its texture is not that of an apple.

So the scientists go back to the lab, they try again, with a pear this time around.

They selectively breed it into a round apple-like shape, they inject apple flavouring into it, and they dye its skin the most shiny red.

In fact, it looks so much like an apple post-treatment, that their test groups could never differentiate between it and the real thing. The people are rejoiced! Their apples are back!

And the king and queen can't find a fault in this loophole, and these new apples don't trigger the allergy reaction in their son, so they allow it!

An apple, is whatever other people's memories of an apple is.

This pear acts, looks, tastes, and smells exactly like how other people expect an apple to, then It might as well be an apple.

If a person walks, talks, behaves, and looks exactly like how other people expect Simon to, then it might as well be Simon Kain.

And that's how you fool death and achieve Immortality

You make a copy of yourself which will live, a version of you suspended in time that you'll update every single day by going into your own Focus. And when the time comes, you take a pear, and alter it into an apple. But it must be a pear, the closest relative to apples, otherwise you'll get an orange, that while tastes like an apple, makes the nastiest texture in apple pies.

At the end of the day, it's a matter of perspective.

You can go full purist and claim the ship isn't the original one the second you replaced a single loose screw.... and while true in the literal sense, it's redundant and pointless to point it out. There is nothing to revert back into; the original ship doesn't exist anymore. It wasn't murdered or destroyed, it just vanished! Ceased to exist the second a part of it changed, no matter how small. Better to have the next best thing than pool the money for a new ship registery and sailing permit.

Because being the "original" version of anything is a concept. No man steps into the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

Your cells die and get replaced all day, are you not the same you? How about every seven years, the maximum time frame it takes for your whole body cells to fully die and get replaced. Should you get a new ID and enroll back into elementary school?

No, you'd say, because you already know all the information. You remember elementary school and everything you were taught in there!

Well... this new "Simon" remembers being Simon and everything Simon went through. Simon is dead, just like the previous you who has died, except your corpse was tactically scattered around into dust particles and slowly replaced by its murderer one by one throughout the years until nothing of your original body remained.

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Now there are a lot of loose ends left unaddressed, but it's better to have questions you can't answer than answers you can't questions, and maybe an answer will rear its head eventually.

If Georgiy, the inventor of this method, is merely 77 years old how could Simon possibly be 200?

I'm working under the assumption no Focus has ever existed before Georgiy Kain orchestrated the whole ordeal, and yet Victor mentions the names of presumably distance relatives wondering if they should pull them out of the Focus instead.

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Why Maria can talk to Nina and Simon through sleep, why Victor can hear Nina at all times, why Georgiy can consult Simon.

I'm not sure why their abilities to contact the souls encased in the Focus varies in conditions—why can Nina speak through Victor to the Changeling very early on while Dankovsky could only communicate with her during late game? And why does Maria have to sleep or journal to talk to her rather than speak through Victor as a medium?

It could have something to do with who's the biggest contributor to the memory of the person; Victor knew Nina longer and better than Maira, Georgiy knew Simon longer and better than both of them.

As to why Simon was immune to all diseases and sickness?

I think it's correlated to how your very own immune system has its own memory; if it learns how to defend against a sickness once, it will always be able to overcome it. It saves the instructions in its own database and makes copies of the white blood cells that previously worked the last time the sickness came knocking on its door. So by virtue of having a varied immune system database, Simon seems immune to all colds and sick throats.

Simon isn't actually immortal, he just appears immortal... but then, what difference does it make?

[sometipsygnostalgic]

The best system to play Gameboy games on is... well... you can play them on many devices.

Officially it would be GBA SP because it can run Gameboy and GB Colour games.

However, very few backlit SPs were ever released (they are frontlit). So a better unit for Gameboy Advance games might be the DS Lite, which universally is backlit and which is lightweight enough to not cause problems. It also has better ergonomics than the SP, but I am bugged by the black borders and empty second screen.

A really popular mod is called the "Gameboy Macro", which is when you take a DS Lite lower screen and use it solely as a gameboy advance. It is a great way to recycle DS units with a broken top screen, a common issue, though it makes me cringe to think some people modify perfectly fine units this way.

The Lite also has issues with the cartridge sticking out the bottom, so many prefer using the "phat" for this purpose. The original DS is both frontlit and backlit for some reason. The image is still an improvement on frontlit SPs.

The best units to play DS and 3DS games on are... the DS and 3DS.

Specifically the best place for NDS games is the DSi XL. No non-DS device has the touchscreen versatility to run DS games well, and it's very awkward scaling the tiny screen on an emulator.

The 3DS is also not a great place for DS games. The 3DS top parallax screen is incapable of a 1:1 pixel ratio even in pixel-perfect mode, which already has the issue of black borders around the screens, making touch-based games more finicky.

It is especially apparent on the XL models but is also an issue on the smaller 3ds models.

The best unit to play DS games on is the DSi XL. It has a backlit screen and more power and memory than the first two units, making loading faster. It doesn't have the scaling issues of the 3ds, as it doesn't need to do any upscaling at all - the XL has the same number of pixels as a normal DS.

I've never used a DSi XL because all the ones sold in the UK are these ugly beige colours and they never took off, but if you don't mind the loss of the GBA slot, it's the best device for DS games.

Unfortunately DSis seem to be plagued by yellowing screens. I can tell you the small unit I just bought has some very slight yellowing on both screens.

What's the best way to play 3ds games? Well, on a 3ds obviously. It's even harder to accurately emulate 3ds games than DS games, and you lose the 3d effects altogether.

But which 3ds is best?

It depends on what you want. The 3ds more than any other Nintendo system besides the Gameboy is heavily based on preference instead of objective superiority.

To get it out the way first, while the original 3ds has the sleekest look, it's the worst one. The original 3ds and 3dsXL have a much worse 3D implementation, relying on you to stare at the screen at an odd angle.

Not only does the New3ds fix the 3d with an eye tracking sensor, it also has more power again, and a "c-stick". I also think the screens on the New3ds are of a higher quality and run flat games better too.

However the New3dsXL has some downgrades. The SD card is replaced with a microSD but now requires a mini screwdriver to access, removing the back plate. The stylus is also a really tiny one like on the DS, in an awkward place, and the metallic skin on the console will decay very quickly with use. My New3DSXL's skin started peeling under my hands after just six months of use.

The New3DSXL is the best unit to play 3ds games if you are looking to have all the features at their most optimal. It is the best by far for playing in 3d. It can also run the DS library fine, if in a poor image quality.

Personally I prefer the XL, the larger size is easier on the eyes, though the customizable panels on the hard-to-find normal size New3ds are cute too.

If you don't care for 3d, the Wedge and Doorstop may be for you.

The 2ds has all the features of a 3ds apart from the 3d, while in a wedge shape that looks dreadful but actually feels more ergonomic. It has similarities to the first Gameboy Advance and you can't tell you're holding something so tall.

The original 2DS is sold for much cheaper than the other units because Nintendo sold it for cheaper and nobody particularly wants one, so it's the most affordable way to try every game in the DS library, especially if you pair it with a jailbroken SD card. Unfortunately it still uses the 3ds screen, just with no 3d slider, so it still upscales DS games and doesn't have perfect rendering of 3ds games either, but it's harder to tell as the screen's tiny.

The New 2ds XL was the last DS ever sold, it came out after Switch. A lot of cute variants of the 2ds XL exist, and most games coming out around its release didn't have 3d enabled anyway. The feature had died in popularity, so while a 2d 3ds was originally scoffed at, in 2017 it just made sense.

While the New2ds XL looks fancy in a distance, the ergonomics are worse than any 3ds, and far worse than the wedge 2ds. The New2dsXL is all style and no substance, with the speakers being covered by the user's hands, and it's made out of a flimsy plastic. It's clear Nintendo made the materials for the hull cheaper and cheaper over time, so by the end of the 3ds's life they had gone from a very premium-feeling device to cheap plastic. The Switch would follow this design philosophy.

I do salivate over that Pikachu version and I'd enjoy trying one, but my mind tells me it's not a great device.

All told, which do I think is better? Well I think the 3ds XL having the most features is inviting for me, and I have the choice of turning off 3D. However if you want bang for your buck, the 2ds wedge might be your safest option.

Unfortunately the New 2ds XL and New 3ds XL will cost you as much as a Nintendo Switch these days. It seems that sellers have wisened up to the demand from people who missed out on the 3ds and want to try it out. There's also talk of IPS screens being better and the New2ds XL, 3ds XL and DSi XL all use IPS screens, so people are scalping them or raising prices.

[oneleggedflamingo]

My laptop is turning into a desktop more and more every year. It is an old one, so it has the slots for every single type of cable in the world. I think it also has a dvd player, but the hatch won't open. My smartphone broke this week, and I have been thinking of becoming a dumb phone user, but I have been held back by the fact that dumb phones usually cannot have/do: whatsapp, hotspot, large memory/spotify.

BUT. I can get internet from the appartment so I don't need whatsapp or hotspot from my phone, because I can use whatsapp from my laptop.

The memory issue can be helped with SD cards, so I can get around not having spotify access. I need my podcasts. I will get my podcasts.

When my laptop broke I spent 8 months without one and it was okay. The first week was tricky, because I watch everything from my laptop, so my appartment felt so quiet and colorless. But then I got used to it. Thankfully you can still pay your bills in the bank and buy physical buss tickets from kiosks. Also I went to the library to write my course assigments.

I think I can switch from a smartphone to a dumbphone. At least for summer, when I don't need the occasional Authenticator app to log into my university accounts.

[memedical-attention]

I’ve been thinking about this for a little while — something I’d want to do if I had the time and money would be to design a Motorola 68000-powered tiny (10” or smaller) laptop. Modern CMOS 68K implementations are very power-efficient and decently well-suited to handheld and portable devices (see: TI-92 series), and if combined with a crisp, modern monochrome OLED display, could get you days of continuous usage without needing a recharge! Add a few megabytes of RAM, some peripherals (IDE/CF controller, ISA or S-100 slots, DMA controller, SPI bus, RS-232 port, SD or CF slot, PS/2 port for a mouse, text mode + hires monochrome video card, etc…), and you have a nice, flexible system that can be rarely charged, doesn’t require ventilation, and can be just thick enough to fit the widest port or slot on it.

The main issue would be software support: nearly all existing operating systems that ran on a 68K were either intended for very specific hardware (Classic Mac OS, AmigaOS) or required more than a flat 68000 (NetBSD, Linux, or any other UNIX requiring MMU paging). So, it would probably end up being a custom DOS with some multitasking and priv level capability, or perhaps CP/M-68K (but I don’t know how much software was ever written for that — also, it provides a “bare minimum” hardware abstraction of a text-mode console and disk drive). A custom DOS, with a nice, standard C library capable of running compiled software, would probably be the way to go.

The software question perhaps raises another, harder question: What would I use this for? Programming? Then I’d want a text editor, maybe vi(m) or something like that. OK. Vim just needs termcap/(n)curses or whatever to draw the text, and not much else. That’s doable! You’d just need to provide text-mode VT100 emulation and termcap/curses should “just work” without too much issue. I like writing C, so I’d need a compiler. Now, I’m assuming this simplistic operating system would be entirely written in a combination of assembly language (to talk to hardware and handle specific tasks such as switching processes and privilege management and whatnot) and C (to handle most of the logic and ABI). I could probably cross-compile GCC and be good to go, aside from handling library paths and executable formats that don’t comply with POSIX (I have no intention of making yet another UNIX-like system). Hopefully, most other command-line software (that I actually use) will follow suit without too much trouble. I don’t know how much work it is to get Python or Lua to a new platform (though NetBSD on the 68K already supports both), but Python (or Lua) support would bring a lot of flexibility to the platform. Despite me being a Python hater, I must admit it’s quite an attractive addition.

What about graphics? All the software I’ve mentioned so far is text-mode only, yet historical 68K-based systems like the Mac and Amiga had beautiful graphics! Implementing X11 would be a massive pain in the ass, considering how much it relies on UNIXy features like sockets (not to mention the memory usage), and I really don’t want Wayland to have anything to do with this. I guess I’d have to roll my own graphics stack and window manager to support a WIMP interface. I could copy Apple’s homework there: they also made a monochrome graphics interface for a M68K configured with a handful of MiB of RAM. I could probably get a simple compositing window manager (perhaps make it tiling for a modern vibe ;3). Overall, outside of very simple and custom applications, functionality with real software would be problematic. Is that a big problem? Maybe I want an underpowered notebook I can put ideas and simple scripts down on, then flesh them out more fully later on. An operating system allowing more direct access to the hardware, plus direct framebuffer access, could yield some pretty cool graphing/basic design utility.

I’d need a way to communicate with the outside world. An RS-232 UART interface, similar to the HP-48 calculator (or the TI-92’s GraphLink, only less proprietary) would help for providing a remote machine language monitor in the early stages, and a real link to a more powerful (and networked) machine later on. I think real networking would defeat the purpose of the machine — to provide a way to remove yourself from modern technology and hardware, while retaining portability, reliability, and efficiency of modern semiconductor manufacturing techniques. Giving it a CF or SD slot could provide a nice way to move files around between it and a computer, maybe providing software patches. A floppy drive would be amazing: it would provide a way to store code and text, and would be just about the right storage size for what I want to do. Unfortunately, there’s not really a good way to maintain the size of the laptop while sticking a 3.5” (or worse, 5.25”) floppy drive in the middle of it. To my knowledge, 3.5” floppy drives never got thin enough to properly fit with all the other expansion slots, socketed components, and user-modifiable parts I’d want. A completely solid-state design would likely be the best option.

Anyway, uhh… I hope this made some semblance of sense and I don’t sound insane for going on a rant about building a modern computer with a 1979 CPU.

[lukewarmguayoyo]

Nostalgia Time!

So I've been meaning to get a new ipod to completely untie my music from streaming lately, but those are Quite Pricey, so I decided to instead try to salvage one of my old MP3 players, and in the process I unearthed This

My old Barbie player from when I was a tiny little tot. I remember BEGGING my mom for this thing when it first came out, I didn't wanna have to wait until Christmas to get my hands on it (because of the website, of course)

Standard SD card slot!

2007, those were the years...

I used this thing a LOT back in the day, I adored It, had a massive box of the accessories and pets and wigs. I believe I only stopped using it when my dad gifted me an IPod Touch years later.

I have so many memories of sitting in the car listening to music, imagining elaborate fanfiction for my blorbos, even back then...

So I gave it a good deep cleaning until it wasn't sticky and the USB port wasn't stuck anymore, plugged it in...

(I did lose the base, oops)

BUT IT LIVES!

I'll have to get an SD card and some wired earbuds to test it out. I doubt I'll actually use this, but I'd love to be able to! Here's to hoping :)

[nicole-the-hololynx]

I’m bored in my biology lecture rn so I’m sending u an ask instead of taking notes.

What is your opinion on.. I dunno, the Sega Dreamcast? Totally not asking this because I really want to find an old one so that I can play Sonic Adventure in its original format-.

(Yes I mean Sonic Adventure, not SA2, the original.)

Like, THE CONTROLLERS TOO. Odd shape. Has a huge slot for the special memory cards they gave you that also functioned as little handheld consoles too. VERY VERY ODD! ^u^

oh i LOVE the dreamcast its such a lovely lil machine! i've left mine gathering dust a bit too long and now it needs some maintenance....

the game selection on it is so good!! sonic adventure 1 and 2 being my favorites of course, they dont look or play this good on any other console! if you think its worth getting i seriously reccomend getting one to play SA1 alone. its really a night and day difference with the later ports, even with fixes and all! other than those i love using it to play fighting games (street fighter 3, marvel vs capcom and jojo's bizarre adventure play beautifully on it....) and arcade games (yu suzuki game works, crazy taxi, puyo puyo fever, DAYTONA MY BELOVED DAYTONA)

the vmu is.... interesting. i find it cute how i can bring chao with me into the real world and play around with them like a tamagotchi, but it's also just. very annoying to work with at times :/. it's got very little storage space, a single save file of sonic adventure 1 or 2 + chao data + chao adventure will run you an entire vmu, and they dont make them in bigger sizes. it feels like i'm in a constant struggle for storage.... the battery life is also pretty poor, they usually last me like a week i wanna say? and these things dont come cheap anymore! its getting harder to find places that still sell batteries!

THE CONTROLLER. GOD I LOVE THE CONTROLLER. i've got 3 controllers, all old as dirt, all of them still work beautifully. the stick and triggers really stand the test of time thanks to those hall-effects! and the shape just fits my hands so well! i specially love the LR placement it's probs the most comfortable one ive seen across any controller. only real complaint with this one is the lack of inputs compared to other controllers around it (no second stick, no second set of shoulder buttons, no C and Z buttons....) as well as the d-pad being pretty bad, but i can live with it. most of the time you wont even feel their absence

other than that.... i love how low the barrier of entry for games is as well. as long as you make sure to buy the correct revision of the console (which accounts for like. 90% of the dreamcasts in circulation at a minimum) you can play burnt CDs with no issues (tho they are a bit compromised due to the lower storage space compared to the console's proprietary GD-ROM discs), or for a bit of extra money you can buy a cheap ODE from aliexpress and play games off an sd card instead! no soldering required, its just plug and play!

um.... final thought.... the dreamcast is so cool and cute and i love her. just make sure to always plug her into the correct power supply. don't fry your dreamcast like i did!

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[blazehedgehog]

Well, what do you think of all the Switch 2 hooplah recently?

Everything we know sounds like Nintendo was very close to announcing a Switch Pro to supplement the Switch Lite. From what I remember (and maybe I'm getting some of this wrong, it's just from memory):

In the big Nvidia leak, a second driver branch was discovered for the Switch's specific brand of Tegra chip that included a new version of DLSS, the tech that upscales low resolution displays up to 4K. It was assumed this was for the Switch Pro.

It's not just that the Nvidia leak was for the Switch's Tegra chip, I believe it was for, like, a "version 2" (or even version 3) of that same chip.

Bloomberg ran a report that a dozen or so developers had Switch Pro development kits and were targeting their games for it. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume something like Mortal Kombat One and the Batman Collection were probably including the Switch Pro in their targets, and the performance problems people reported in Link's Awakening HD were probably meant to be cleaned up by the Pro. Digital Foundry also has noted that Nintendo's own trailer footage of Tears of the Kingdom appeared to be running on hardware much better than a stock Switch.

Some reports of the Switch 2 are "more evolution than revolution" and it feels to me like Nintendo is just taking the Switch Pro and maybe just bumping it up a little more. After all, they have all this work done on development for the Pro, so why not just extend the capabilities a little more?

The current target is said to be "in the same range as the PS4", right? For a portable, I think that's about right. The ignorant will moan at how behind the curve Nintendo is on hardware, but one, that's how Nintendo actually remains profitable, and two, that's kind of the limit of what a portable system is capable of.

Because we have the Steam Deck now, right. And the Steam Deck has created a market of Steam Deck competitors -- stuff like the ROG Ally and the Ayaneo. And for the current price point ($400-$700), we generally seem to have hit a limit of what's possible in portable hardware, and it's right around that "about as powerful as a PS4" spec.

The ROG Ally and Ayaneo can push things beyond that a little bit, but the added power consumption basically makes the battery on these things worthless. Which is to say nothing about system heat; the ROG Ally was famous for having an emergency ejector function that would suddenly launch the SD card from the slot like a missile under the danger that it was getting so hot it might melt.

We're simply at the boundary of what's possible in that form factor, doubly confirmed by Valve stating last year that we wouldn't see a Steam Deck 2 "for at least a couple years." For something this light, this thin, this is as stable and as usable as it gets.

I imagine the Switch 2 will be somewhat competitive in this arena, but not quite as powerful or versatile as a Steam Deck. But it won't exactly be a slouch, either. I imagine it'll be the sort of thing where a $300 Switch 2 will be "good enough" but a $400 Steam Deck will still edge it out in performance.

Will Nintendo announce the Switch 2 this year? Maybe, I guess. I always got the impression that they didn't announce the Switch Pro because sales on the vanilla Switch were way too strong and they didn't want to water down the market with too many alternate SKUs. But now vanilla Switch sales seem to be falling pretty fast and they're in a position to get this thing to market quickly, so I think they will.

[icantleave]

I told my brother that I can't remember if my phone has one or two sim card slots and he said "let me check" and I told him that I'm afraid that my photographs that are on the sd card will get deleted if I take it out and he said it's impossible and just pulled everything out. And guess what fucking happened. He put it back in and now my entire album from year 2020 is gone. Over 2000 pictures just gone. I'm crying, I feel like an entire year of my life got taken from me, I have bad memory and I can't remember most things without assistance of pictures and now I have nothing from that time

[lunarsilkscreen]

A new cartridge game design

So, old cartridge games actually allowed for memory and size expansions, along with different upgrades that it could give the hardware itself.

Like a built in graphics card.

These days; cartridges are little more than glorified SD-Cards or USB Flash Drives.

The reason is that it's more expensive to include these kinds of hardware upgrades. And it's harder to develop for when your custom hardware is something you're shipping with your game product.

It also makes it harder to cross-platform.

For the longest time, consoles included expansion slots that rarely went used. Like the N64 expansion Bay, which increased the systems memory but was only needed for four games, and one of those games was only because there was a memory leak the devs couldn't figure out how to fix.

What can we use cartridges for though... It's literally one of the fastest storage types, and even though there's nothing that really sets it apart from standard media, there must be something we can use them for ... Right?

Re-Introducing; read-only memory.

When you load software or media from a source, harddrive, or disc, or card... It goes to RAM. This is because RAM is faster, but more "volatile". Meaning it can be overwritten.

Why not skip that step entirely?

A cartridge already has the benefit of ordered data storage, doesn't need to be loaded into RAM, and this frees up RAM and processing time for generated data instead of re-loading ROM data.

Annihilating load times nearly completely because the data is *already loaded*.

The reason for this is because ROM storage used to be cheap and slow, while RAM was fast but expensive and quicker to degrade with reuse.

But now the types of memory used for RAM has become cheap, and ubiquitous, and by using it for ROM applications, becomes cheaper and longer lasting than typical storage devices.

And it keeps its speed boost over traditional storage devices.

By using a design that changes how we think of traditional RAM and ROM applications, we can decrease load times, because it doesn't need to be loaded into RAM, AND save device RAM for on-the-fly content.

The drawback is, of course; customers will still want downloadable games and content.. And because the downloads won't have the same capacity as your purchasable carts, because they require loading into RAM, it will introduce stress on the hardware itself.

Re-Introducing; Data Storage Cards.

Whether or not you use proprietary carts, or SD-brand brand cards, or USB devices or whatever... You can use these cards *in the same way* as your console branded cards.

The difference is that you can also download to these cards. Or rather, the data stored in them can be read from as quickly as it does from your system's memory.

The downside is of course faster degradation, but you're going to have that with these storage devices anyway.

[rahilatach]

Raspberry Pi Board: Revolutionizing Computing and Education

The Raspberry Pi board is a series of small, affordable single-board computers developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a UK-based charity focused on promoting computer science education and digital literacy. Since its launch in 2012, the Raspberry Pi has transformed from a niche educational tool into a versatile platform used in a wide range of applications, from DIY electronics projects to industrial automation.

A Brief History

The first Raspberry Pi, the Model B, was released in February 2012. Designed to promote basic computer science in schools and developing countries, it featured a 700 MHz ARM11 processor, 256 MB of RAM, and basic connectivity options. The success of the Model B led to a rapid expansion of the Raspberry Pi lineup, with various models offering improved performance, more memory, and enhanced connectivity.

Key Features and Models

Raspberry Pi 1 Model B (2012):

Processor: 700 MHz ARM11

Memory: 256 MB RAM

Ports: 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, Composite video, 3.5mm audio jack, Ethernet

Storage: SD card slot

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B (2015):

Processor: 900 MHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Ports: 4 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, Composite video, 3.5mm audio jack, Ethernet

Storage: MicroSD card slot

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (2016):

Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Ports: 4 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, Composite video, 3.5mm audio jack, Ethernet

Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2019):

Processor: 1.5 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A72

Memory: Options of 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB RAM

Ports: 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 Micro HDMI ports, Ethernet, USB-C for power

Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Raspberry Pi Zero (2015) and Zero W (2017):

Processor: 1 GHz single-core ARM11

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Ports: Mini HDMI, Micro USB OTG, Micro USB for power, GPIO pins

Wireless (Zero W): Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Applications and Uses

The versatility of the Raspberry Pi has led to its adoption in numerous fields:

Education:

Coding and Programming: Used in schools and educational programs to teach students programming languages such as Python, Scratch, and Java.

Computer Science Concepts: Introduces concepts like hardware, software, and networking.

DIY Projects and Maker Community:

Home Automation: Controls smart home devices, including lights, thermostats, and security systems.

Media Centers: Powers home media centers using software like Kodi.

Retro Gaming: Emulates classic gaming consoles using software like RetroPie.

Industrial and Commercial Applications:

IoT Devices: Serves as a hub for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, enabling data collection and remote control.

Automation and Control Systems: Used in factories and labs for monitoring and controlling equipment.

Research and Development:

Prototyping: Facilitates rapid prototyping of electronic devices and systems.

Data Collection: Gathers data from various sensors in environmental and scientific research.

Community and Ecosystem

The Raspberry Pi has cultivated a vibrant global community of developers, hobbyists, educators, and students. Online forums, tutorials, and community projects provide extensive support and resources for users at all skill levels. The Raspberry Pi Foundation also offers official accessories, including cases, cameras, and expansion boards, further enhancing the functionality of the Raspberry Pi.

Conclusion

The Raspberry Pi board has revolutionized the way people learn about and interact with technology. Its affordability, versatility, and extensive support network have made it an indispensable tool in education, DIY projects, and professional applications. As technology continues to evolve, the Raspberry Pi Foundation remains committed to expanding the capabilities and accessibility of this remarkable platform, ensuring that computing remains within reach for everyone.

[ironcowboypirate]

All-In-One Computer Buying Guide

Alright, folks, if you're in the market for a new computer and you're eyeing those sleek, space-saving all-in-one computers, you've come to the right place. We're here to help you make the best choice. So, grab a coffee, get comfy, and let's dive into this all-in-one computer buying guide.

1. Consider Your Space

First things first, think about where you're going to put this beauty. All-in-one computers save space, but they're not one-size-fits-all. Measure your workspace to ensure it'll fit comfortably.

2. Operating System

Like with tablets, you have options: Windows, macOS, and a few others. Choose the one you're most comfortable with and that supports your preferred software.

3. Screen Size and Resolution

Bigger isn't always better, but it depends on what you need. Consider your usage – are you working with spreadsheets, watching movies, or both? Opt for a screen size and resolution that suits your activities.

4. Performance Matters

All-in-ones come with various processor options. If you're into gaming or video editing, you'll want a powerful CPU. For casual use, a mid-range processor will do the job.

5. Memory (RAM)

RAM is your computer's short-term memory. More RAM means better multitasking. If you're a multitasker, aim for 8GB or more.

6. Storage Space

Decide whether you want a traditional hard drive or a faster and quieter solid-state drive (SSD). SSDs are the bomb for speed, but they come at a higher price. You can always opt for a hybrid model with both.

7. Graphics

Are you a gamer or a designer? You'll need a dedicated graphics card. For everyday use, integrated graphics should suffice.

8. Ports and Connectivity

Check the number and types of ports available. USB, HDMI, and SD card slots are handy. Also, make sure it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy connectivity.

9. Audio and Webcam

If you're into video calls or enjoying good tunes, don't overlook the audio and webcam quality. Crisp sound and a decent webcam make all the difference.

10. Budget

Set a budget and stick to it. All-in-one computers range from budget-friendly to high-end. Don't break the bank if you don't need all the fancy bells and whistles.

11. Read Reviews

Before you click that 'buy' button, read some user and expert reviews. They often reveal the quirks and perks of your potential new computer.

In conclusion, all-in-one computers are fantastic for their space-saving design and sleek looks. With the right research and a clear understanding of your needs, you'll find the perfect all-in-one computer to suit your style and keep you cruising through the digital world. Happy computing!

[techbirdco1]

Motorola razr 40 launched in india at Rs.59000 for base variant

Motorola has launched the new moto razr 40 smartphone in India. The phone comes with large 6.9 inch oled foldable screen with 165Hz refresh rate. It has powered by snapdragon 7gen 1 SoC. Also has 8GB of RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. & Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac color options.

CAMERA-

The phone has 64MP main camera with 1.7 aperture, OIS, 13MP ultra-wide camera, macro option, f/2.2 aperture and 32mp camera front facing camera.

Software & UI-

This smartphone running with android 13 Tiramisu with MyUX 4.0 custom skin

CONNECTIVITY-

Supported Networks - 5G/4G/3G/2G

SIM Slots                  -  Dual (nano)

Bluetooth                  -  v5.3

Wi-Fi                         -  Wi-Fi 6E

USB Port                  -  USB Type-C

NFC Chip                  -  Yes

Supported GPS        -  Dual Band GPS, AGPS, GLONASS

BATTERY-

Battery Capacity (mAh)      - 4200

Fast Charging                     - Yes

Charging Speed                  - 30W

Wireless Charging               - true

Wireless Charging Speed    - 5W

Reverse Charging                - No

Extra Features

3.5 mm Audio Jack              - No

Set of Speakers                   - stereo

Face Unlock                         - yes

Fingerprint Reader               - Side Mounted

IR Blaster                             - no

Sensors                                - Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity

IP rating                                - IP52

PERFORMANCE-

Processor -     Octa Core Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5nm  Mobile Platform with Adreno 730 GPU

Memory    -     8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage

Pricing & Availability -

The price of the phone is Rs.59,999 and it is available on Amazon.com

PROS & CONS -

Pros:-

4K video recording support with video stabilization.

Amazing chipset performance for gaming and multitasking.

Latest Android 13 OS support.

Foldable LTPO AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.

AMOLED cover screen with 1000 nits brightness.

NFC and 5G enabled smartphone.

The cover screen comes with gorilla glass protection.

Comes with 30W fast wired and 5W wireless charging support.

Stereo speakers are present.

Cons :-

Without Reverse charging support.

An optical zoom camera is missing.

Without any micro sd card slot.

An audio jack is not present.

Without custom UI.

Average battery capacity.