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luxurychristmaspudding · 9 months ago

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Million Dollar Baby | FUTUREPROOF

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summary: you're in la, and it's time to get this show on the road.

pairing: f!rockstar!reader x actor!joel

ratings/warnings: 18+, MDNI. one minor drug reference. reader has hair and can swim.

wc: 3.3k

an: for @schnarfer, my copilot, and @itsokbbygrl and @undercoverpena. thank you for your patience while i've yapped and not written about these two <3

dividers from the glorious @saradika-graphics

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The sunlight is warm, the breeze is mellow, and the bedsheets smell like home.

Soft, so soft, cool against your warm limbs - every nudge of smooth linen cocooning your body against the waves of wakefulness. You stretch your legs - muscles loosening, mind empty - then your toes, and bury your face back into the pillow with a quiet grunt.

Everything feels achy today. Just fatigued - cooped up on planes, huddled in the studio, hunched over a notebook in what Jack has fondly dubbed your ‘shrimp position’. But this feels good. Spreading your legs to starfish beneath the covers, breathing in the scent of your own shampoo, before shooting your arms to the headboard and pressing your palms against it. Sinew relaxes a little more, spine crackling.

One eye winked open finds the room washed in gold, sheer curtains fluttering in the floor to ceiling windows, just obscuring the crest of the hills beyond the pool.

You close your eyes again, breathing in deeply. Your tongue tastes sour, ashy - the only blot on the morning; a reminder of last night. The whirlwind of faces and places you’d been swept through by Eimear after leaving the studio, blurred into one soundscape while you were dreaming.

You following her - a satin palm curled around your forearm, the gloss of her braids. Have you met…. Completely sober, brain ringing in your skull from ironing out kinks on the record, you’d made your excuses and escaped as quickly as possible from the glitteringly dark bar back to the house. Closed your eyes against the buzz of the Uber’s window, dragged yourself to the sofa, and shared a joint with Adie before hauling yourself to bed.

There’s a clench in your gut, a rumble. You groan, hunger creeping in, bubbling in your throat. You swing a hand away from the headboard, scrabbling about on the nightstand for your phone, squinting at the screen over the duvet.

No missed calls. No urgent texts.

But at some point in your slumber, you’d snoozed your alarm.

You drop your face into the pillow again, mouthing a fuck into the cotton. Plans of eating at the café in the next neighbourhood over eviscerated by a fuzzier head. Again.

You throw the covers off your legs, rubbing roughly at your face, and stand with a yawn. Pick up the pants and t-shirt you’d discarded on the floor last night, sling them over the chair in the corner of the room, and then move to retrieve your bikini from the balcony beyond the curtains.

A fine day out. Still warmer than you’re used to summer being, sun hot on your face even this early, but the view - the view. Spoiled by the label, high up enough to be away from the bustle, but close enough to watch the lights and the smog and the constant glimmer of dreams.

You step back into the bedroom to tug and tie the swimsuit on before swinging open the door. The landing is quiet, empty. The same as you pad down to the kitchen.

Everything is white, and where it’s not white, it’s glass and natural wood. It’s beautiful, it’s serene, and - as Eimear had said when you first arrived - very rock and roll.

The wide, clean kitchen, marble-topped island stretched all the way across the space. Perfect for hosting. The sunken living room and its floating hearth. The rugs and the throws, the cushions, the potted plants, fading smell of incense. The bifold doors thrown back so you can step straight out to the patio and then the pool - sparkling, rippling in the morning sunlight.

The doors Adie obviously hadn’t closed last night. The bottle of champagne he’d left open on the side.

You give it a sniff as you walk past, deciding it isn’t worth it as you step towards the fridge instead. You pour a glass of orange juice and poke around for something else, grabbing a tub of mango you’d picked up yesterday. Croissants from the bread bin on the counter, then your sunglasses from where they sit next to the flowers Nick had sent you.

The patio is hot underfoot, and you all but skip your way to one of the loungers set up by the edge of the pool, clutching your breakfast. You slide your sunglasses onto the bridge of your nose, settling cross-legged on the pale cushions. Orange juice cradled between your thighs, croissant and mango in front of you.

Nick Walton, Hollywood’s newly heralded genius. You’d thought he’d be wanky at first - obnoxious, loud, demanding - but the man who had introduced himself to you months ago, who had joined you in the studio over the last week, was quiet, kind. A crooked smile, an asinine sense of humour. Ready and generous with praise and votes of confidence, gentle direction offered when needed. He’d been a dream to work with, so much so that the whole band had been quick to tell him they’d love to work together again - if he wanted to. And he did.

You savour the earthy sweetness in your mouth, rip a corner off the croissant.

It was exciting. Being privy to such a project, being sent rough cuts and signing NDAs. It had been something to do on the road - a distraction from the songs you were playing every night, a challenge to fit to a brief. Something you, as a band, had never really done before. Working not just to convey a message, a feeling, but a place. A story beyond what you knew.

You lick the mango juice from your fingers, your wrist, swipe the crumbs from your lap. Finish your orange juice in great gulps, enjoying the coolness, the tartness. You wanted Nick to be confident he’d made the right choice. Confident that you respected his work, appreciated it, wanted to uplift it.

The extravagant florals that had arrived before Eimear had whisked you away last night confirmed that. The only thing left now was to get the stamp of approval from Joel Miller - co-producer, leading man.

So squeaky fucking clean you wonder whether the air around him sparkles.

You stand from the sunbed, reaching up, wiggling your fingers at the sky, before swooping low to touch your toes. Almost. You fold your sunglasses up next to your glass, leaving them to tiptoe around the edge of the pool. Moving to stand at the top of the tiled steps, up to your ankles in the water. Cool, cool, cool. The LA skyline stretched out ahead of you - concrete jungle sprawled under clear blue sky.

Joel Miller somewhere out there, getting ready to gather his thoughts on the tracks. A big deal. Critically acclaimed films, Oscars and SAG Awards, nominations up the wazoo. Something lurches in your stomach, a familiar that has tread with you since the beginning. The doubt, the worry. The almost overwhelming expectation to disappoint.

Maybe he won’t like you. Maybe he’s never liked your music. Maybe he’ll wear sunglasses the entire time and won’t speak.

Don’t be childish. You take a step deeper into the pool.

Maybe he won’t.

Maybe he’ll be everything people say he is. Unfailingly polite, sweet. Humorous, if prone to a little grump now and again. Maybe he’s heard a few songs on the radio.

You take a step deeper.

Maybe he’ll be taller than you think. You know he’s handsome. Broad, strong. Greying curls, deep, sad eyes, full mouth and scruffy beard. He’d suited the cowboy get up in the cuts of Red Sky. Not that you ever thought about that when you’d crash in your hotel room at the end of a night. Or his hands. His thick fingers, or the bulge that strained against his low slung belt -

You crouch, arms joined over your head. Feet anchored, pressure forced down as your legs extend and lift, arcing towards the water.

The dive sweeps the remnants of sleep, worries, thoughts of Joel Miller away. The water fills the conches of your ears, softening sound. You close your eyes, lost to the peace of the dark. Coolness slips past, greases joints, cradles you gently. You kick and pull until your lungs strain, pushing one foot off the floor to pop back up to the surface, wiping chlorine from your eyes, your lips.

You look back over the city, treading water, before turning to face the house. Much bigger than it needs to be - but pretty and green. There are plants everywhere - trees and flowers, grass to your right. Sweet honeysuckle on the breeze, musk of heated tarmac.

You tip your head back, and your body follows. Sound muffled again, you blink your eyes open to look up into the blue. Endless. You search for birds, letting it calm you - how small you really are. How, no matter how many people gather in crowds, there are more who simply couldn’t give less of a fuck about who you are.

It doesn’t matter if Joel Miller is one of them.

You swim a few leisurely laps before pulling yourself out and wrapping a discarded towel around your shoulders, drying off just enough to come back inside the house. You’re brewing coffee when Adie emerges - freshly showered, shirt only buttoned halfway, sunglasses on.

You smirk at him, and he flips you off, wincing as he takes a seat at the island. He rests his head in his hands.

“Morning, rockstar,” you beam, pouring the drink into mugs, and he grunts in response.

You scrub a rough hand over his buzzcut, and he grumbles out a low “Fuck off,” voice low and raspy.

You snicker, placing a steaming cup beneath his hanging head. He’s always suffered the worst with hangovers, unaided by the five years he has on the rest of you.

“Come on, dude,” you grin, sliding onto the seat next to him, rivulets of pool water trickling down your back. “You’ve gotta look sprightly. You’re seeing George today, right?”

“He’s seen me worse,” he grumbles, taking a sip. He pulls his sunglasses down his nose just enough to give you a once over. “Aren’t you seeing Nick?”

You nod, blowing steam away from your cup.

“And Joel.”

“Joel,” Adie repeats, like he’s rolling the name around his mouth. “Still want to do disgusting things to him?”

You pull a face, knocking his shoulder, and he clutches his stomach with a groan.

“Ew, Adie.”

“Don’t move me,” he gasps, “I’m not at my best.”

“Yeah, no shit,” you snipe, eyeing him over your coffee. He glances back at you once he’s taken a couple of deep breaths.

“Well? Do you?”

You wrinkle your nose at him.

“Obviously, asshole.”

He shrugs, a slow smile stretching his mouth as he curls himself over the counter. You giggle, an embarrassed little sound, and he snorts into his coffee, choking, spraying it over the marble and your arm. You howl at him - Oh, gross, dude - and then you’re cackling together, something like excitement finally rising in your gut. This is your best friend, this is the dream. And this is part of the cycle - tour, crash, doubt, do it again. You swipe your hand down your arm, holding it out to wipe on his shirt. He catches your wrist before you can, twisting so the silk is as far away from you as possible.

“Absolutely not,” he says, grappling with you, “If I have to go upstairs to change, I will literally never make it back down.”

You give up easily, knocking your forehead against his shoulder, still giggling. He smells like Adie. He smells like home.

“You, on the other hand,” he continues, pushing your head back roughly with his palm, “Could definitely do with a shower. If only for the one and only Mr Mi-”

You flick his ear, and he crows at you -

“Bastard! I’ll find some other wanker to sing!”

- as you take off, dancing around the island, edging towards the stairs.

You put your hands on your hips, tongue in cheek.

“I knew you never liked me - y’know, you were always much more made for the attention -”

“Shut the fuck uuup,” he groans, rolling his eyes, “I love you forever, kisses, kisses, whatever the fuck. Shower,” he says, levelling a finger at you.

You bite your lip against your smile.

“Will you be gone when I’m ready?”

He nods, making to cross himself. You snort again.

“God willing.”

“Alright. Have fun. Give George my love. Make sure Cam’s got nothing in his teeth.”

He smiles, all mischief, all genuine affection.

“Will do, bud. You too. Knock ‘em dead.”

You blow him a kiss as you begin to ascend the steps, and he feigns a swing to bat it away.

“Save them for Joel!”

You flash him the finger, and his cackle is the answer to your ringing -

“Fuck you, Gilman!”

Her voice is sweet, gentle down the phone. It makes his chest tighten a little, nails dig into his palms. I miss you.

“Dad, you’ll be fine,” Sarah sighs, breath of air shooting through the line. If he closes his eyes, he can see her smile. Knowing, placating. Hundreds of miles away, back in Texas for college. Sick of LA ever since they moved here.

Sometimes, Joel reckons she had the right idea.

“You’ve worked with way more intimidating people. And from what Nick’s said, she seems really nice.”

He grunts, swiping a hand across his face, scratching at his beard. She’s right.

“I know. Jus’ want it to go well. Feel like I know nothin’ about it, just gon’ be sittin’ there -”

“Dad,” she groans, “Chill out. Pick something you remember about the lyrics. Say something about the drums or melodies. Get a selfie for Ellie. That’s all you need to do. Anything else is a bonus.”

Joel casts a glance over at Ellie - all limbs sat at the kitchen counter, munching on cereal, earbuds in.

“Okay. Alright.”

There’s quiet for a moment, and he cringes at how well she can read him.

“Sure?” She checks. He clears his throat, nodding.

“Yeah. It’ll be fine.”

He can hear her smile again.

“It will. Right, I gotta go. Call me later, I want all the details.”

He chuckles, kneading his forehead.

“I will. I love you, baby girl.”

“Love you too, Dad.”

The line cuts, three beeps, and he turns his attention back to Ellie. Takes a moment to watch her head bopping, her foot tapping, before waving an arm around until she takes an earbud out.

“Ready to go, kiddo?”

She swallows comically, giving him a thumbs up before leaping off her seat, crossing the kitchen to deposit her bowl in the sink.

“Yup. Are you driving?” She asks, crossing back over to the foyer, eyeing the keys in the blue dish by the door.

“Sure am,” he grins, taking her bowl from the sink and stacking it in the dishwasher. She rolls her eyes, jamming a foot into a shoe. “Precious cargo.”

“Joel,” she groans, standing, “I am seventeen years old -”

“Ah,” he chuckles, clapping her on the back, opening the front door. “Still my kid. Let’s go.”

She’s watching him.

He can see how her eyes keep flicking this way in his periphery, her smirk from the passenger seat as he taps his thumbs on the steering wheel, chewing his cheek.

“Are you nervous?”

His eyes find hers, crinkled with a smile, warmth hidden behind the mirth. A depth of understanding that goes beyond her years.

He shrugs.

“Is it obvious?”

She looks out the windscreen, avoiding his eye, but he can still see the downwards tip of her mouth as she tries to hide her amusement.

“No.”

He grinds his jaw, feeling the beginnings of a flush crawl up his neck.

“You know,” Ellie says, turning to face him again, “She’s supposed to be really cool. Nice. They all are, even if you don’t meet the whole band. Forget about anything else you might’ve heard. And - she’s just a person. It doesn’t matter if you don’t sound like you know enough. It’s not your job.”

A single eyebrow climbs up his forehead.

“You heard that, huh?”

This time, she does smile.

“Relax,” she says, “And if you screw it up, at least get that selfie for me.”

He chuckles, eyes scanning back out over the road. Traffic, people, lights turning red to green.

“I’ll do my best.”

He doesn’t want to tell her how he stayed up late last night watching your interviews. Doesn’t want her to know how he watched the Wired Autocomplete video three times - because you’re funny. Smart and sharp, and private. He appreciates that. Knows you must have worked hard to reach a point where others have so many questions.

Doesn’t want her to know how he then went on to watch live performances, songs recorded in front of thousands of people. Wishing he’d paid better attention when she’d shown him before. Covers sung in live lounges, radio appearances - one by Sabrina Carpenter that’s been everywhere lately, another about orange blossoms, before finding his favourite. Just you, strumming a guitar - something rare in all the other footage he’d watched. Lover, You Should've Come Over.

How he’d then tapped out your name on Instagram, scrolling back through weeks of posts. Photoshoots, festivals, tour, magazine covers. Stumbled across edits, something Sarah had taught him about. Videos, compilations of you that made his face heat with shame, his heart beat faster. He’d thought he was above it all - within the same stratosphere, unaffected by such things. But he’d been proven wrong. Taken in by your voice, your words. How you looked in that dress, the sliver of stomach exposed on stage. Your doe eyes in the dark of a bathtub, a shoot for Vanity Fair.

He’s really realised, perhaps for the first time, that Ellie is right. Ellie, who’d had your posters up in her room until a year ago. Ellie, who Sarah had taken to your gig at the Staples Center. Ellie, who’d been playing your music - loud - ever since she’d first found it. Music which, he knows now, he also loves.

You are cool - so fucking cool, so fucking beautiful. Accomplished, respected, talented. And now he’s noticed the colour of your eyes, the curve of your lips, the ease with which you perform. The way you move, how electric you are.

And he’s going to be so out of his depth.

He pulls up just down the street from her school, slow halt of tires on tarmac, watching the throng of students cross the road. A jumble of bags moving along the sidewalk, and when they part, he watches Ellie grin as Dina looks up from her phone to wave at the two of them.

His daughter grabs the backpack by her feet before leaning over to kiss his cheek. He tries to smile.

“You’ve got this,” she whispers, a gentle hand on his arm. She smiles back as she pops open the door and scooches out. “Remember, selfie - and if Vic is there, tell her I’m single -”

“I’m right here,” Dina laughs from over her shoulder, giving Ellie a playful shove. Joel chuckles, returning her yelled Morning, Mr Miller. Ellie shrugs.

“Okay, tell her nothing. I just think she’s cool,” she winks, closing the door with a soft thud before throwing an arm around her girlfriend, chatting away to her as they disappear into the crowd of teenagers.

Joel waits until he can no longer see them before checking his flush in the rearview mirror. When he’s satisfied he looks close to normal, not nervous, he takes a deep breath and pulls off.

There’s someone he has to meet.

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not-poignant · 4 months ago

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Hi! Just from the last ask you answered, I was wondering what your writing media is? Do you use a computer/specific app on computer, or a notebook, or do you do like the portable e-writers?

Thank you! Just got curious… also the quote on your white board about writing flowing like readers tears is so evil and amazing 😂 I genuinely hope that for you cause your writing does tend to tug on the heartstrings very often

Hi anon!

I use a desktop computer, and primarily use Focus Writer (completely free, though for those who can afford it, I do recommend leaving a tip) and Microsoft Word, though I'm using the latter less now that they've forced Copilot on us. I hate it with the fire of a thousand suns.

I like Focus Writer because I like writing on pretty backgrounds and it's fully customisable.

I use Obsidian for my worldbuilding, because it's a nice lightweight program and I don't like browser based worldbuilding programs (I tried World Anvil for a while and it wasn't for me).

As for the quote, it's from a reader!! I liked it so much I printed it out. Just about everything on that board except for the Druidry flyer is from readers, because it helps keep me inspired and motivated. The tears one makes me laugh, but it was such a nice comic blessing I put it up :D

#asks and answers #pia on writing #i also sometimes used 4TheWords for raw drafting but left that site #some time ago #but yeah i'm a basic bitch when it comes to things like Word #but i am really really liking Focus Writer #it's very simple and clean #and i don't need anything complicated until i'm formatting an ebook #and then i use Word or Atticus

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polepositioned · 7 months ago

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tagged by @subaru-copilot (ty mootie <3)

no pressure tagging <3 : @nicaeno @v3rlonso @souvenir116

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ecommerceupdate · 1 month ago

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A ASUS, em colaboração com a Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., anunciou hoje (27) a chegada de novos modelos Copilot+ PC, equipados com o novo processador Snapdragon® X. Além da NPU com 45 TOPS, os notebooks Zenbook A14 e Vivobook 16 apresentam bateria de longa duração, chegando a até 32 horas longe das tomadas.O ASUS Zenbook A14 redefine o significado de notebook leve. Pesando apenas 980 gramas, ele oferece alto desempenho aprimorado por IA, graças ao processador Snapdragon® X, que maximiza a performance, otimiza a eficiência térmica e prolonga a duração da bateria para até 32 horas de uso, sem prejudicar a execução de tarefas diversas.O ASUS Vivobook 16 chega para democratizar o acesso aos Copilot+ PCs de última geração. Ideal para quem busca melhorar a produtividade e uma excelente experiência do usuário, o notebook integra um processador de alto desempenho para tarefas de IA, bateria de longa duração, com até 27 horas desconectado e segurança avançada.A introdução dos novos notebooks inicia um novo capítulo para os Copilot+ PCs no Brasil. Helio Akira Oyama, Diretor de Product Marketing da Qualcomm Serviços de Telecomunicações Ltda., comenta que essa nova linha de processadores tem como objetivo democratizar notebooks com IA. "Nossa colaboração com a ASUS reafirma nosso compromisso com a inovação líder. Como referência em inteligência artificial há anos, estamos levando essa tecnologia para o próximo nível. A IA em dispositivos será cada vez mais transformadora, e a Qualcomm Technologies está na vanguarda dessa revolução, integrando inovação de ponta em seus produtos para usuários finais", comenta Helio Akira Oyama.O mais leve do mundo O Zenbook A14 estabelece a nova referência para Copilot+ PCs ultraportáteis, superando desafios como durabilidade, desempenho, refrigeração, duração da bateria e conectividade.O processador Snapdragon® X oferece eficiência e desempenho excepcional, com duração de bateria de até 32 horas. O sistema térmico de ventoinhas duplas garante o resfriamento ideal e aumenta a potência do chipset em até 28 W, com o mínimo de ruído. A versão disponível no Brasil é equipada com 32 GB de memória RAM de alta velocidade e 1 TB de SSD, para transferências ainda mais rápidas. O design intuitivo inclui um touchpad ampliado com suporte a gestos inteligentes e uma variedade de portas de conexão. A tecnologia Snapdragon Seamless™ permite que os usuários sincronizem o notebook e o celular para atender a chamadas, gerenciar notificações, transferir arquivos e até mesmo transformar o telefone em uma webcam. O lazer se destaca com a tela ASUS Lumina OLED de resolução Full HD e o sistema de alto-falantes, oferecendo uma experiência cinematográfica. A segurança é reforçada com o processador Microsoft Pluton e as chaves de acesso do Windows, para armazenamento seguro de autenticação.O ASUS Zenbook A14 já está disponível na Loja ASUS, com valor de R$ 9.999,00. Para pagamentos à vista, no pagamento via PIX, é adicionado um desconto de 10%.Seu primeiro notebook com IA O ASUS Vivobook 16 foi projetado com o objetivo de tornar os Copilot+ PCs cada vez mais democráticos. Criados para serem mais produtivos, inteligentes e seguros, esses notebooks oferecem o poder e a versatilidade necessários para as tarefas habilitadas por IA da atualidade.Com um processador Snapdragon® X, que proporciona aumento de 44% no desempenho e o dobro da duração da bateria em relação à geração anterior, o ASUS Vivobook 16 garante multitarefa mais rápida e desempenho contínuo, mantendo-se frio e silencioso mesmo sob cargas de trabalho intensas. Com durabilidade de nível militar MIL-STD-810H, o ASUS Vivobook 16 vem equipados com 16 GB de memória RAM, e até 1 TB de armazenamento SSD, som Dolby Atmos® e telas imersivas Full HD IPS, tudo envolto em um chassi elegante e discreto.O ASUS Vivobook 16 já está disponível na Loja ASUS, com valor de R$ 7.499,00. Para pagamentos à vista, no pagamento via PIX, é adicionado um desconto de 10%. Read the full article

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miya716tienda · 1 month ago

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Acer Swift 14 AI Test

Mithilfe von Microsofts Copilot+ PC Push haben Qualcomm Snapdragon Laptops die Regale im Sturm erobert. Unsere Tests haben gezeigt, dass sie oft solide Alternativen zu herkömmlichen x86-Laptops sind. Das Acer Swift 14 AI Modell SF14-61T-R3U1 (startet bei $1.049.99; $1.199.99 wie getestet) wird dem Ruf gerecht, den diese Notebooks sich erworben haben und bietet eine peppige Leistung und ausreichend Akkulaufzeit für den ganztägigen Einsatz. Der hochauflösende Touchscreen und die nützliche Portauswahl sind ebenfalls leicht zu schätzen. Obwohl es etwas teuer sein kann, wenn es nicht im Verkauf ist, ist die Swift 14 AI ein ausgezeichneter täglicher Begleiter, wenn Sie bereit sind, die Software-Kompatibilität Aspekte von Windows für Snapdragon zu navigieren.

Obwohl das stahlgraue Design von Acer nicht auffällig ist, ist das Gehäuse des Notebooks gut konstruiert, wobei Aluminium jede Oberfläche bedeckt. Das Chassis zeigt minimalen Flex, während der Deckel praktisch keinen aufweist. Eine diamantgeschliffene Kante um den Deckel verleiht diesem ansonsten dezenten Laptop einen Hauch von Flair.

Trotz des "14" im Namen verfügt die Swift 14 AI über ein 14,5-Zoll-Display, das größer als vorgeschlagen ist. Mit 0,7 by 12,7 by 8,9 Zoll ist das Notebook etwas dicker als das ähnlich proportionierte Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x. Mit einem Gewicht von 3,2 Pfund verpasst es unseren ultraportablen Dreikilometerschnitt im Vergleich zu Lenovo 2,8 Pfund. Auch das 14-Zoll HP OmniBook X 14 und das Microsoft Surface Laptop (13-Zoll) sind schlanker und wiegen knapp drei Pfund.

Acer's Snapdragon Laptop verfügt über eine hervorragende Auswahl an Anschlüssen, mit zwei USB4 Ports und einem USB Type-A Port auf der linken Seite sowie einem weiteren Typ-A Port und einer 3,5mm Audio Buchse auf der rechten Seite. Im Vergleich dazu haben das OmniBook X 14 und das 13-Zoll Surface Laptop einen Typ-A-Anschluss weniger, während das Dell XPS 13 (9345) und das Yoga Slim 7x nur USB Type-C-Anschlüsse und keine Kopfhörerbuchse bieten.

Die Swift 14 AI verfügt über Wi-Fi 7 und Bluetooth 5.4. Biometrische Funktionen umfassen einen Fingerabdruckleser, der in den Power-Button integriert ist, und eine Infrarot-Webcam zur Gesichtserkennung; Beide sind mit Windows Hello für passwortfreie Anmeldungen nutzbar.

Batterie- und Display-Tests Wir testen die Akkulaufzeit jedes Laptops und Tablets, indem wir eine lokal gespeicherte 720p-Videodatei (der Open-Source Blender Film Tears of Steel) mit Displayhelligkeit bei 50% und Audiolautstärke bei 100%. Wir stellen sicher, dass der Akku vor dem Test vollständig aufgeladen ist, wobei WLAN und Tastatur-Hintergrundbeleuchtung ausgeschaltet sind.

Um die Anzeigeleistung zu messen, verwenden wir auch einen Datacolor SpyderX Elite Monitor Kalibrierungssensor und seine Windows Software, um die Farbsättigung eines Laptopbildschirms zu messen – welchen Prozentsatz der sRGB-, Adobe RGB- und DCI-P3-Farbbereiche oder -paletten das Display anzeigen kann – und seine 50% und Spitzenhelligkeit in Nissen (Candelas pro Quadratmeter).

Der Bildschirm des Swift 14 AI ist farbenfroh für den lässigen Gebrauch, aber das OLED-Panel des Yoga Slim 7x ist lebendiger und heller. Der Bildschirm von Acer ist jedoch immer noch gut.

Bei 50% Bildschirmhelligkeit übertrifft die Akkulaufzeit des Acer die Yoga Slim 7x, die eine ähnliche Dauer bei geringerer Helligkeit hatten. Obwohl Surface Laptop und OmniBook X 14 länger hielten, ist eine Laufzeit von über 20 Stunden für Acer lobenswert und entspricht unseren hohen Erwartungen an ein Snapdragon-Notebook.

#Acer Swift 14 #ersatzakku #technology #Akku für Acer Swift 14 #Acer

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cleverhottubmiracle · 2 months ago

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[ad_1] With the Zenbook A14, ASUS has reached a new milestone of portability. It's a 14-inch laptop that weighs just 2.2 pounds, making it feel more like a tablet than a computer when you pick it up. And with its unique Ceraluminum case, which feels like a cross between ceramic and metal, the Zenbook A14 is a more viable premium notebook than LG's chintzy ultra-light Gram lineup. But there's always a tradeoff between size and power, and in this case ASUS has delivered the slowest Copilot+ PC we've seen yet. But I suppose that just makes it a true lightweight. Now to be clear, the Zenbook A14 is a serviceable laptop for light productivity work. Since it's a Copilot+ AI PC, it comes with at least 16GB of RAM, so it can easily deal with juggling dozens of browser tabs and your typical office and photo editing apps. But the A14's Snapdragon X X1 chip limits its ability to do anything truly demanding, so don't expect it to be playing many games or rendering video. And since it's powered by that Arm chip, the Zenbook also has to run apps designed for Intel and AMD CPUs in a slower emulation. Some software won't work at all, including very old apps, and games like Fortnite that use anti-cheat software. So while the Zenbook A14 may seem like a MacBook Air killer at first glance, it's more of a reminder of how well Apple has balanced that laptop. Sure, it's half a pound heavier, but the MacBook Air can also edit videos, render 3D and play games in a pinch. You won't feel the same sort of performance limitations you'll undoubtedly encounter on the Zenbook A14. That being said, there's still an audience for an ultra-light, under-powered laptop. The A14 is an ideal machine for writing on the go, since you can travel with it effortlessly and it offers a whopping 18 hours and 16 minutes of battery life (according to the PCMark 10 benchmark). And let's face it, the Zenbook's sluggish gaming chops may actually boost your productivity. I could see it being a perfect secondary computing device if you've already got a desktop or heftier laptop setup at home. And if you really just need to browse the web, reply to emails and watch the occasional video, you probably won't notice its performance issues. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Hardware The Zenbook A14 makes a startling first impression long before you see it in action. Its retail box feels alarmingly weightless, as if it only contains air and some cardboard cushioning. And once you open it up, it's hard to comprehend how a 14-inch laptop can weigh a mere 2.2-pounds. It also feels as well balanced as an artisanal chef's knife, making it easy to hold. As impressed as I was by the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 last year, the Zenbook A14 feels like a stronger example of how far the company has come from producing cheap MacBook clones. Also adding to the Zenbook A14's overall polish is that aforementioned Ceraluminum case, which simply feels nice to hold. It's warm and inviting to touch, whereas Apple's MacBooks and most other all-metal laptops almost always feel cold (especially in heavily-chilled offices). As we've seen on other recent ASUS notebooks, Ceraluminum also feels sturdy, as there's no flex on the A14's slight frame. The company clearly spent time fine-tuning the usability of such a light machine. Opening it up with one hand is effortless, thanks to a new hinge design that keeps the A14 from tilting backwards as you raise the screen. I've tested other light notebooks, including earlier Zenbook models, that required two hands: one to hold the computer's keyboard section down, and another to lift the display. I can tell you from experience that it's helpful to be able to flip open your computer with one hand while holding a crying kid in the other. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget The Zenbook A14 sports an impressively thin profile when it's open, but it's also well-built enough to keep its screen steady when typing on your lap. That may seem like a niche point, but I've grown to despise unstable displays on lesser thin notebooks. It's yet another sign of ASUS getting the little things right in the A14. And speaking of getting things right, I appreciated that ASUS was able to squeeze in a ton of ports: two USB-C connections, one USB Type A, a full-sized HDMI connection and a headphone jack. Apple, meanwhile, only includes two USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging connection and a headphone jack on the MacBook Air. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget In use: A serviceable Arm-based Windows laptop It's a shame that all of ASUS' thoughtful hardware design is held back by the Snapdragon X X1, an eight-core system on a chip (SOC) meant for ultra-slim and low-power devices. In benchmarks and general usage, it's clearly a much slower solution than the X Elite and X Plus chips that graced the Surface Pro and other Copilot+ systems. As I mentioned up top, that's the major compromise ASUS had to make to deliver such a slim notebook, and for some, it may be a complete dealbreaker. The Zenbook A14 handled my basic productivity workflow just fine: browsing on Chrome and Edge with dozens of tabs, while also running Slack, Spotify and occasional photo editing apps. But in comparison to the Surface Pro and Laptop, it's like driving an entry-level car instead of a true luxury offering. And that's a shame since it's priced similarly to those PCs. Best Buy currently lists our review unit, which includes 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, for $1,100. If those specs were paired with a better processor, I'd consider the A14 a smart purchase. Instead, it feels like a machine that should clearly be under $1,000 with 16GB of RAM and a smaller SSD. On Edge and Chrome, I noticed slight hiccups when I was jumping between tabs and multiple windows. And those were native apps developed for Arm processors! Snapdragon chips need to emulate older x64 and x86 Windows apps, which introduces even more slowdown. While writing this review in Evernote (an x64 app), the A14 would often have trouble smoothly scrolling down long notes, and it would sometimes take a few seconds to load older notes. (Evernote owner Notion says it "does not officially support ARM processors at this time," which means users are out of luck if they encounter more significant issues.) Devindra Hardawar for Engadget One upside to running a fairly slow processor? Excellent battery life. In the PCMark 10 battery benchmark, the Zenbook A14 lasted 18 hours and 16 minutes. That's around 30 minutes more than Dell's Copilot+ XPS 13 with a Snapdragon X Elite, and it's also two and a half hours longer than last year's Intel Core Ultra-powered Zenbook S14. I appreciated the Zenbook A14 the most when I wasn't trying to benchmark it or search for its occasional slowdowns. It's a wonderful machine to grab when you just want to focus on writing, clearing out e-mail or finalizing accursed corporate training. Its keyboard is responsive and comfortable to type on, though I wish its touchpad measured clicks more accurately. The Zenbook A14 is also great for catching up on Netflix shows in bed, since it feels practically weightless and video looks tremendous on its 14-inch OLED screen. Its speakers sound terribly tinny, though, so I'd use headphones for any serious binge-watching sessions. I was also surprised that its 1080p webcam actually produced decent footage, and it also lets you log into the A14 easily with Windows Hello IR support. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Should you buy the Zenbook A14? Given the combined issues of Arm compatibility and a slow processor, I wouldn't recommend the Zenbook A14 as a primary computer for most people, even though it's priced like a true MacBook Air competitor. If anything, it's a bit of an experiment by ASUS to see what compromises consumers will tolerate to get such a lightweight laptop. Instead of an impossibly light and underpowered notebook, most people would be better off with something like the Zenbook 14 OLED, which currently sells for $1,050 with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Sure, it weighs 2.8 pounds instead of 2.2, but it's still pretty portable. Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air, which starts at $999 with an M4 chip, is a half pound heavier than the Zenbook A14, but far more capable overall. Even the older M2 chip is faster than the Snapdragon X, and macOS has a wider selection of Arm-compatible apps, as well as faster emulation than Windows. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Wrap-up If ASUS’ goal was to make an impressively premium ultra-light laptop, it almost got there with the Zenbook A14. While it outdoes the MacBook Air in weight and value, its slow processor makes it far less capable than Apple’s ultraportable. Perhaps one day, with future revisions and more capable hardware, ASUS could finally deliver a powerful near-two-pound laptop. For now, though, you’re better off waiting for a discount so the A14 can serve as a secondary PC.This article originally appeared on Engadget at [ad_2] Source link

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infernovm · 2 months ago

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Visual Studio Code 1.98 shines on GitHub Copilot

Visual Studio Code 1.98 has arrived, featuring enhancements to the GitHub Copilot AI coding assistant, including previews of Copilot Next Edit Suggestions, Copilot agent mode improvements, and Copilot Edits support for notebook files. Otherwise known as the February 2025 release of Microsoft’s extensible programming editor, Visual Studio Code 1.98 was introduced March 5. It can be downloaded from…

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nerve00000 · 3 months ago

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hi, if you could, kindly listen to my tale. i had requested copilot so that copilot would kindly create an image of a notebook and a ballpoint pen to write in it, and i also requested these two things are only placed in such image. consequently, this is an artwork copilot made me responding my request. nevertheless, i love it.

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takeoffphilippines · 4 months ago

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Acer Expands Copilot+ PC Portfolio with New Swift Go AI Laptops, and Aspire Laptops and Desktops

Wide range of Copilot+ PCs, including both laptops and desktops, equipped with the latest processors with integrated NPUs that deliver the performance needed to run demanding AI workloads

LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2025) Acer today announced the expansion of its Copilot+ PC offering across its laptop and desktop portfolio. These include the thin-and-light Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI laptops, value-oriented Aspire 14 AI laptops, sleek and stylish Aspire S AI and Aspire C AI all-in-one (AIO) desktops, and powerful Revo Box AI mini PC. All new products are equipped with the latest processors with integrated neural processing units (NPU) for performance to power AI-driven workloads.

“As customers see the benefits of using AI to improve and streamline daily tasks, they are interested in Copilot+ PCs in a wider range of sizes and form factors to fit their specific needs and environments,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. “Our expanded Copilot+ PC ecosystem fulfills that desire with practical PCs featuring slim designs and the latest AI processors to make AI even more accessible.”

“We are excited to introduce the Copilot+ PC to our desktop portfolio, combining powerful performance with advanced AI technology, in versatile PC designs,” said Marc Ho, Senior Director, Stationary Computing Business, Acer Inc. “Our goal is to empower users to achieve and accomplish more through our devices and by extending the latest in AI innovations.”

"Acer's expansion of its Copilot+ PC portfolio brings AI capabilities to a wider range of devices that meet customers' diverse needs. With AI at the center, Copilot+ PCs unlock new features that support productivity and creativity while providing more accessible options. These new Copilot+ PCs from Acer make upgrading a breeze as we approach the end of support for Windows 10," said Mark Linton, Vice President of Device Partner Sales at Microsoft.

The new Acer Copilot+ PCs harness the power of AI to boost productivity and creativity. The Swift Go 16 AI and Swift Go 14 AI laptops and the Aspire C AI AIOs are powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors to deliver ultimate AI capabilities that boost productivity and efficiency for mobile professionals. The Aspire S AI and Revo Box AI feature Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), helping people breeze through intensive workloads efficiently.

Acer Swift Go 16 AI and Swift Go 14 AI Copilot+ PCs – Value Thin-and-Light Laptops

Acer’s new Swift Go AI thin-and-light laptops bring the latest silicon front-and-center for working professionals, students and anyone watching their budget while keeping high productivity on-the-go. The Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61/T) and Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64/T) are powered by new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with “Zen 5” architecture utilizing up to 8 high-performance cores and 16 threads that clock up to 5.0 GHz max boost processing. Plus, the processor features AMD XDNA™ 2 NPU architecture delivering up to 50 TOPS and the latest AMD Radeon™ 800M graphics for improved streaming, editing and more. The new Swift Go AI laptops can run efficiently and reliably for all-day use with a battery life of up to 24.9 hours of video playback[2], while powering the AI features such as Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 and Acer UserSensing™ 2.0.

In addition to powerful AI performance, the new Swift Go AI line features an all-new anodized aluminum chassis design with a striking dual arrow pattern that complements the top cover’s distinctive AI icon. The laptops’ premium design is further enhanced with stunning OLED displays with up to 3K resolution – on the 16-inch Swift Go 16 AI and 14-inch Swift Go 14 AI. The OLED displays deliver vibrant, realistic visuals with up to 120 Hz refresh rates and are DisplayHDR™ TrueBlack 500 and Eyesafe 2.0-certified. Plus, IPS touch display options are available on both lines for customers who prefer the intuitive experience of multi-touch. The new Swift Go AI laptops also include a 1440p QHD IR camera supported by DTS X: Ultra audio and a 3-microphone array that ensures first-rate audio and visuals when online conferencing.

Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop – All Day Power and Battery Life

Built for tackling a full day of activities including classes, homework and more, the Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52M/A14-52MT) provides up to 22 hours of video playback. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and an integrated NPU to accelerate AI workloads. The 180-degree hinge lets the display lay flat, making it ideal for collaboration, while its 1.4 kg lightweight design makes it easy to transport. It is outfitted with a durable aluminum top and bottom cover and comes with either a 14-inch 16:10 OLED option or a WUXGA touch-enabled panel[[i]]. All display options feature a narrow bezel design to maximize screen real estate.

The Aspire 14 AI comes with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, two powerful Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports and HDMI 2.1, which can support up to an 8K monitor. Wi-Fi 6Edelivers fast internet connectivity, while Bluetooth 5.3 supports improved audio quality and longer battery life on new Bluetooth® LE Audio devices. The Aspire 14 AI is EPEAT® Gold registered. Its eco-friendly construction includes a chassis made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and an adapter incorporating 50% PCR material, while it’s boxed in 100% recyclable packaging.

Integrated AI Features on Acer Swift Go AI and Aspire 14 AI Lines

The new Aspire 14 AI, Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI laptop lines feature the integrated AcerSense app that is accessible via the dedicated AcerSense key and provides system usage mode selection, performance and battery status as well as the Acer Experience Zone, housing Acer’s suite of AI features. For example, the laptops include up to Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0[2], which amplifies clear audio during videoconferences with the ability to suppress ambient noise. Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0 improves the visuals in video calls with capabilities like eye gaze correction, lighting adjustment and background blur.

In addition, the Aspire 14 AI includes Acer Assist, a personalized knowledge base that operates without an internet connection. The Swift Go AI laptops also feature Acer User Sensing™ 2.0, which uses the built-in proximity sensor to protect data shown on the screen by locking the device when users move away from the laptops.

Acer Aspire S AI: Ultra-Slim Elegance

Featuring a minimalist white profile, the Acer Aspire S AI AIOs elevate home computing with sleek style. The series includes the Aspire S24 AI (S24A-GLNL/S24A-TLNL) with a 23.8-inch Full HD 120 Hz display and the Aspire S27 AI (S27A-ELNL/S27A-TLNL/S27A-ULNL) with a 27-inch display available in both Full HD and QHD (2560x1440). Both models offer touch panel options. The flexible design allows for optimal viewing angles with a tilt range of -3 to 25 degrees. Powered by up to Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with up to 48 NPU TOPS and integrated Intel Arc™ graphics, these AIOs deliver powerful performance and smooth multitasking. The 2 MP Windows Hello RGB-IR camera enables quick and secure face recognition login, and a privacy shutter safeguards data. The new AIOs support the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 standards for fast, reliable wireless connectivity. A variety of ports, including HDMI 2.0, two USB 3.2, two USB 2.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, ensure versatile connectivity options. The Aspire S AI desktops come with two 3-watt speakers and are shipped with a wireless keyboard with a full-sized layout and concave keys that help fingertips intuitively locate each key. The ergonomically designed mouse features a 1600 dpi high-definition sensor for precise operation.

Acer Aspire C AI: Stylish Power

The Acer Aspire C24 AI (C24B-GKRK/C24B-GSTX) and Aspire C27 AI (C27B-GKRK/C27B-GSTX) are excellent choices for those seeking an elegant all-in-one PC delivering beautiful visuals in a slim and appealing package. The vibrant 23.8-inch and 27-inch displays, with up to QHD (2560x1440) resolution and a rapid 180 Hz refresh rate, deliver immersive entertainment. To effortlessly handle demanding tasks, both models are outfitted with up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory, up to a 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD, and AMD Radeon 800M Graphics and are powered by up to an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor with an NPU providing up to 50 TOPS. The adjustable screen tilt from -5° to 20° ensures optimal viewing comfort. The 5 MP webcam with a privacy shutter promises crystal-clear video calls and protects privacy. A wide range of ports include DisplayPort, USB 2.0 Type-C and HDMI, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 deliver seamless wireless connectivity.

Acer Revo Box AI: Mini PC Flexibility

The Acer Revo Box AI (RB102-LNL) is designed for those seeking a compact and powerful PC. This diminutive powerhouse measures just 0.75 liters and weighs a mere 0.5 kg. Its flexible design allows for both flat and upright positioning with a portable stand. Despite its compact size, the Revo Box AI packs a punch. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), it delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks and entertainment. Coupled with Intel Arc™ Graphics and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, it deftly handles demanding applications and multitasking.

With up to a 1 TB solid-state drive, it provides ample storage for apps, documents and media. A built-in fingerprint reader ensures quick and secure access to the system. A wide range of ports, including DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, a USB 4 Type-C port, and dual 2.5G ethernet ports, provide flexible connectivity options. In addition, up to Wi-Fi 6E connectivity ensures fast and reliable wireless internet. The Revo Box AI also comes with a wireless Elite 19 mouse and keyboard, supporting precise input and comfortable typing.

All New Desktops: Acer Intelligence Space

The new Aspire S AI, Aspire C AI, and Revo Box AI come outfitted with Acer Intelligence Space, a central hub that automatically detects hardware and provides the appropriate AI tools to optimize performance, generate images, and enhance gameplay. This hub includes Acer Creator Space to quickly develop AI images through text and images, and Acer Desktop Utilities[[ii]] to automatically adjust CPU performance based on activity.

All New Copilot+ PCs: Practical AI Features

The new Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent and secure Windows PCs ever. Powered by silicon running at over 40+ TOPS, Copilot+ PCs have the ability to run the latest AI tools to accelerate productivity and creativity[1]. It is a whole new way to use a PC with experiences like Recall (Preview), which quickly and easily finds content including texts and images; Cocreator in Paint for drawing pictures via text and image prompts; Live Captions for real-time translations of video calls, videos and movies; and Windows Studio Effects for making the most of videoconferences with lighting adjustment, face-framing, artistic filters and more.

Pricing and Availability

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Acer Press Room to see all announcements.

[[i]] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability.

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Acer Press Room to see all announcements.

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