10 Ways the Metaverse Will Change the World
In the novel, he describes the metaverse as an “all-encompassing digital world” that exists in a parallel universe to the one we know as our normal, day-to-day physical world. Here are 10 ways the metaverse will change the world. Virtual reality will hold greater options and greater chances to live your dreams than the physical reality we are living in now. 5 Get in, Loser, We’re Going Meta-ShoppingH&M Opens its First Store in Metaverse (H&M metaverse store)You will be able to do your shopping in the metaverse. You could hook up your exercise bike from the physical world to your computer, enter the metaverse, and race in the Tour de France.
Source:The Nation
April 30, 2022 08:09 UTC
iQOO Neo6 SE camera revealed
Remember when new phone announcements used to happen all in one go, at one event, with zero specs being officially outed beforehand by the companies themselves? Well, now everybody's doing just that, and vivo sub-brand iQOO has been applying exactly this formula when it comes to the Neo6 SE. It hadn't talked about this before, but now we know that the Neo6 SE's main rear shooter will be a 64 MP unit with OIS. That seems, on paper at least, identical to the Neo6, which is already launched. The Neo6 SE has the Snapdragon 870, while the Neo6 goes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Source:The Nation
April 30, 2022 03:37 UTC
Undermining a nation
The new Government, ever eager to strip any credence from their predecessors, scrapped that development pipeline essentially, and oblivious to any real national growth drive, led with their ruinous tax cuts. Sri Lanka collected less revenue than virtually every other country, and has a staggeringly high cost of running an inefficient Government. And one wonders, why the simple math couldn’t be grasped, particularly when the fantasised local investor surge never materialised. Populist leaders often paint in broad brush strokes, and the disciplined execution required for crisis management often eludes them. Foreign debt will now be repaid under the aegis of the IMF as per the Government, which constitutes a form of default, unprecedented for the island nation since achieving independence in 1948.
Source:The Nation
April 29, 2022 20:30 UTC
Oppo details the rigorous testing of its smartphones
For example, the Oppo F21 Pro launched a couple of weeks ago with a “Sunset Orange” leatherette back. The Oppo QE Reliability LabThe story starts with several thousand different textures that the Oppo designers examined. An Oppo F21 Pro in the middle of a drop testHeight isn’t the only concern, small drops on an abrasive surface can scuff up a shiny new phone. So, the Oppo F21 phones are splashed with salt water (5% salinity) for 2 hours, while being kept in a hot, damp environment (50°C, 95% RH). Oppo doesn't go easy on its phonesSome of these tests are performed on all Oppo phones, others are specific to the F21 series – the leatherette tests, for example.
Source:The Nation
April 29, 2022 15:53 UTC
VERIFY: What is an endemic?
Our experts say there’s no metric or cut-off per se, that lets you know when you're in an endemic. “We are certainly, in this county, out of the pandemic phase," Fauci said during a PBS Newshour interview that aired Tuesday. William Schaffner- professor of medicine, Vanderbilt UniversityWHAT WE FOUND:“An endemic disease is one that's always around, it's always with the people—that's amongst the people," Dr. Adalja said. Our experts say there’s no metric or cut-off per se, that lets you know when you're in an endemic. “What, to me, distinguishes a pandemic versus an endemic infectious disease is that you don't see health systems overwhelmed," Adalja said.
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April 29, 2022 13:39 UTC
10 of the Most Random Reality Shows to Ever Exist
Reality shows are simple in format as all they mainly must do is point a camera. Unfortunately, this process has caused networks to create some of the most head-scratching and random reality shows to ever grace the small screen. While we know that reality TV is prone to lying, you at least expect some level of realism when it comes to people’s jobs. One must wonder just who decided to take the concept of plastic surgery and make it into a reality show. In it, we follow 12 brides and brides-to-be as they compete for their dream wedding and their dream plastic surgery.
Source:The Nation
April 28, 2022 20:10 UTC
Realme GT 2 is now on sale in India
The Realme GT2 is on sale in India starting today, joining its Pro sibling that has been on the shelves for the past month. The brand is selling the phone on its website with prices starting from INR34,999 ($460/€420) for the 8/128 GB variant. The Realme GT 2 is a more affordable alternative to the GT2 Pro flagship with a Snapdragon 888 chipset. However, it retains some meaningful features such as the 6.62” AMOLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top. Available colors are Paper White and Paper Green with a plastic back that resembles paper, but there is also plain Steel Black.
Source:The Nation
April 28, 2022 12:07 UTC
iQOO Neo6 SE's battery size confirmed
The iQOO Neo6 SE arriving on May 6 was said to pack a 4,700 mAh battery, and that rumor has turned out to be true since iQOO today announced that the Neo6 SE will have a 4,700 mAh battery under the hood, which will go from 1% to 100% in 30 minutes with its 80W adapter. However, it's worth noting that iQOO achieved those results when it charged the battery in a room with an ambient temperature of 26°C, and the charging time will likely vary depending on your room's ambient temperature. iQOO previously confirmed that the Neo6 SE will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage onboard, and you can expect it to reveal more about the smartphone as we inch closer to the May 6 event. Source (in Chinese)
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April 28, 2022 11:29 UTC
Guardsmen who drowned on Texas border had no float device
Bishop Evans, who was missing three days before search crews found his body Monday, was among the more than 6,100 guard members stationed on the border as part of Republican Gov. The mission has 43 flotation devices for guard members who are assigned to boat missions, Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer said. Suelzer said that since Evans' death, guard members have been instructed not to go in the water unless they have special training. Migrant rescues by Border Patrol are common along Texas' 1,200-mile (1,930-kilometer) border with Mexico. Abbott gave guard members unusual authority last year to detain and arrest migrants, but most on the mission are assigned to observation posts.
Source:The Nation
April 28, 2022 04:21 UTC
Nokia 8.3 5G getting stable Android 12
Although a bit late, Nokia's 8.3 5G handset is finally getting the latest Android 12 update. For the record, the Nokia 8.3 5G was released with Android 10 back in September 2020. However, not everyone is getting the update just yet. The initial report of the OTA update comes from Finland, but other markets will soon follow as long as there aren't any major issues. As it's usually the case, Android 12 brings new animations, improved privacy control in the form of a Privacy Dashboard and a re-designed UI.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2022 23:10 UTC
iQOO announces Z6 Pro and Z6 44W
Today, the Indian division of IQOO held an event introducing two phones - iQOO Z6 Pro and iQOO Z6 44W. The iQOO Z6 44W is different from the original iQOO Z6 (also sold as vivo T1 5G) and it goes beyond the headlining charging speed. vivo iQOO Z6 44WThe iQOO Z6 44W comes with an ample 5,000 mAh cell with 44W charging support. The iQOO Z6 Pro is advertised as the highest-performing phone in the sub-25K segment in India, based on AnTuTu results. iQOO Z6 Pro packs advanced vapor chamber liquid cooling with 32,993 sq.mm total surface area to keep the internals cool and safe.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2022 15:11 UTC
10 Autobiographical Songs That Really Tell a Story
Autobiographical songs can have a special meaning because they came from a real experience that gives us a quick glance into the singer’s life. So here are 10 autobiographical songs that really tell a story. In a 2010 interview with Songfacts, Nettles was asked if the song was autobiographical and replied: “Oh, you bet. [2]8 “Coal Miner’s Daughter”Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s DaughterCountry music, which is rooted in folk songs, is full of autobiographical tales. [3]7 “The Heart Wants What it Wants”Selena Gomez – The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)Occasionally, we will get an autobiographical song about an artist’s relationship with another well-known artist.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2022 14:13 UTC
Android 13 Beta 1 is now available for supported Pixels
Following two Developer Previews, released in February and March, respectively, today Google has made the first Android 13 beta build available for public testing. If you're interested in trying out the Android 13 Beta 1, and have a supported Google Pixel smartphone, then you can just head on over to the Android Beta Program website here and enroll your device. Then you should receive Android 13 Beta 1 as an over-the-air software update within a few minutes (up to a few hours). Android 13 Beta 1 comes with new permissions for more granular access to media files and improved audio routing APIs. When developers' apps will target Android 13, they will have to migrate to this new permissions model.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2022 00:11 UTC
vivo announces new T1 5G and T1x 4G
The vivo T1x 4G comes with two RAM options (4GB and 8GB) and as many storage choices (64GB and 128GB). The vivo T1x 4G is 8mm thick, weighs 182 grams, and has two color options - Gravity Black and Space Blue. vivo T1x 4GAlongside the T1x 4G, vivo also announced a new T1 5G. vivo T1 (SD 778G) • vivo T1 5G (SD 695) • vivo T1 5G (SD 778G)The new vivo T1 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC, boots Funtouch OS 12, and comes in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration. The new vivo T1 5G is offered in Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan colors.
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April 26, 2022 18:02 UTC
10 Creepy Apocalyptical Predictions
If you’re wondering just how weird they can get, here are ten of the creepiest apocalyptic predictions. Much like other apocalyptical predictions, it’s hard to believe that the world will end in 2060. Claims that the comet’s tail contained poisonous cyanogen gas led to widespread doomsday predictions. Applewhite’s apocalyptic predictions gained more publicity in the ’90s after the group learned of the passing of Comet Hale-Bopp. You might think that humans will accept defeat and desist from making doomsday predictions because there isn’t any successful apocalyptic prediction.
Source:The Nation
April 25, 2022 08:24 UTC