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 This collector bought a third-party Xbox controller that turned out to be worth $500

Xbox has been pumping out Special Edition controllers and consoles for years, and some are worth some serious cash in 2024. But did you know even a third-party Halo controller is going for $500?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-collector-bought-a-third-party-xbox-controller-that-turned-out-to-be-worth-dollar500-do-you-have-one

Are free VPNs any good?
1mo | pcworld.com
This $100 Samsung display is perfect for a low-cost multi-monitor setup
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Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard’s newest victim
1mo | pcworld.com
How the Google-Reddit partnership impacts brand management

Dive into the impact of the Google-Reddit content licensing deal on brand perception and engagement, plus tips for managing reputation risks. https://searchengineland.com/google-reddit-brand-management-439616

How advertisers can capitalize on vertical video

Explore the rise of vertical video ads on TikTok, Instagram and Shorts and how AI and content variation can drive optimal campaign results. https://searchengineland.com/advertisers-vertical-video-439608

Your anonymous OpenTable reviews will soon display your first name

OpenTable's restaurant pages still feature a lot of reviews left by anonymous diners at the moment, but that will not be the case starting next month. The online restaurant reservation service is changing its policy around reviews so that they're not as anonymous — and it's even applying the new rule retroactively. As BleepingComputer

1mo | Engadget
Paid ChatGPT users can now access GPT-4 Turbo

OpenAI has brought the new GPT-4 Turbo to paid ChatGPT users. The company announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), sharing that its large language model has improved math, logical reasoning, coding and writing skills. In reference to the latter, a

1mo | Engadget
Playdate revisited: Two years with the little yellow inspiration machine

Playdate came out two years ago, and it’s still miniscule and yellow with a black-and-white screen and a delightful crank on its side. Today, the device has a built-in library of more than 100 titles, none of which are Call of Duty, Dark Souls, The Last of Us or any other big-budget, mainstream game — and this is precisely what makes it so damn charming. The community that’s sprung up around this palmheld is lively and creative, and scrolling through the Playdate tags on itch.io or github fee

1mo | Engadget
The Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale for as low as $295 right now

Those looking to pick up a smartwatch for the first time, or upgrade from an older model, should check out the sale running on Amazon right now on the Apple Watch Series 9. Certain sizes and colors have deep discounts, including the

1mo | Engadget
China reportedly orders state-owned mobile carriers to replace foreign chips

Back in 2019, the FCC banned US carriers, which were then starting to deploy their 5G networks, from using subsidies to buy equipment from companies deemed a national security threat. Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE were at the top of that list. Now, China is implementing a similar measure: According to the

1mo | Engadget
Stateless vs. Stateful Widgets: Unraveling Flutter's UI Magic

Stateless Widgets: A stateless widget in Flutter represents a UI component that does not maintain any state internally. This means that once a stateless widget is built, its content and behavior remain constant throughout its lifetime. Stateless widg... https://flutterwidgets.hashnode.dev/stateless-vs-stateful-widgets-unraveling-flutters-ui-magic

Flutter and cross-platform app development

For any app development company, it is important to have an edge in terms of costs, efficiency, and communication within the ecosystem. And this competitive edge can be gained by making the best possible use of Flutter! Recently came across a highly ... https://pallaviii.hashnode.dev/flutter-and-cross-platform-app-development

Oppo Brings AI Photo Editing Tool to Affordable Phones     - CNET

Caught a passer-by in your pic? Got clutter in your composition? The Reno 11 series now has the AI Eraser feature, which is designed to seamlessly remove unwanted objects from photos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oppo-brings-ai-photo-editing-to-affordable-phones/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Apple Music Review: High-Quality Music, Minimum Frills     - CNET

Apple Music offers an extensive catalog with high-quality encoding, and it makes the most sense for users of Apple hardware. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-music-review-high-quality-music-minimum-frills/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
I Tried Too Good to Go for a Week: Here's What I Ate and How Much I Saved     - CNET

Restaurants and supermarkets are practically giving away food through the innovative app that looks to curb food waste and get cheap, hot meals in your hands. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-tried-too-good-to-go-for-a-week-heres-what-i-ate-and-how-much-i-saved/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Bitwarden now supports passkeys on iOS devices

Bitwarden has introduced passkey support on iOS devices in beta, signaling its expansion of the passwordless tech to mobile.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/bitwarden-now-supports-passkeys-on-ios-devices

 Windows 11 or bust: Microsoft is boldly and insistently urging Windows 10 users to move on, or get left behind

Microsoft nudges Windows 10 users toward a necessary upgrade to Windows 11 or costly extended support, sparking frustration and possible resistance among loyalists facing an uncertain transition.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-or-bust-microsoft-is-boldly-and-insistently-urging-windows-10-users-to-move-on-or-get-left-behind

 UK government accused of failing to protect copyright from generative AI

House of Commons committee criticizes government for failing to protect the creative industry from AI copyright infringements.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-government-accused-of-failing-to-protect-copyright-from-generative-ai

 Google is removing one of my favorite iPhone and Android services

VPN by Google One is set to sundown later this year for iPhone and Android users, though Pixel owners still have hope.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/google-is-removing-one-of-my-favorite-iphone-and-android-services

 Windows 11 Start menu's performance is "comically bad" says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements

A former senior software engineer, Andy Young who worked at Microsoft for over 13 years recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustrations, citing Windows 11 performance issues while referring to the Start menu as "comically bad."

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/ex-microsoft-engineer-start-menu-performance-is-bad

6 gaming laptop features that matter most in 2024
1mo | pcworld.com
Multiboot vs. virtual PC vs. live DVD: Which is best for multiple OSes?
1mo | pcworld.com
This top-rated PDF tool is just $31.99 for life now
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 Inland TN470 SSD review: Efficient, fast, and inexpensive

The Inland TN470 delivers everything we want from a budget SSD. It’s a fast PCIe 4.0 drive that can work in any system, including laptops, and it's priced right. Even in a crowded market, it's worth a look.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/inland-tn470-1tb-2tb-ssd-review

 Raspberry Pi Pico brings Gundam to life with interactive LED light show

Rob is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to upgrade his Gundam figurine with programmable LEDs and a control panel to make real-time adjustments.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-brings-gundam-to-life-with-interactive-led-light-show

Penpot’s CSS Grid Layout: Designing With Superpowers

Penpot helps designers and developers work better together by offering a free, open-source design tool based on open web standards. Today, let's explore Penpot’s latest feature, CSS Grid Layout. Penpot’s latest release is about efficiency and so much more. It gives designers superpowers and a better place at the table. Excited? Let’s take a look at it together. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/04/penpot-css-grid-layout-designing-superpowers/

Paramount announces yet another Star Trek prequel

Movie-industry shindig CinemaCon was the venue at which Paramount Pictures announced it has started work on a new Star Trek movie. Slashfilm reports Untitled Star Trek Origin Story will be a prequel to Star Trek (2009), J.J.

1mo | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: Does Humane’s AI Pin live up to the hype?

Humane’s hyped up AI Pin is finally here and, unfortunately, it stinks. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Michael Fisher (AKA MrMobile) and Wired Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu to chat about the AI Pin and the many ways it fails. It’s often inaccurate, it takes crummy photos, and it gets way too hot. Not so great for something you’re supposed to wear all day! Is there any hope for AI-dependent gadgets? Also, Washington Post columnist Christopher Velazco joins to discuss

1mo | Engadget
The Morning After: Our verdict on the Humane AI Pin

A wave of AI assistant devices is finally launching, and the first is Humane’s slickly designed AI Pin. Humane calls it the “first wearable device and software platform,” a magnetic clippable wearable, with a projector, camera, mic, speakers and its own internet connection.

<a href="https://www.engadget.com/the-humane-ai-pin-is-the-solution-to-no

1mo | Engadget
Image  Widget in Flutter

Image Widget :

Image is a widget that is responsible for displaying images in the Flutter app. There are several ways to load images onto the Flutter app. There are lots of parameters that we can alter to get the desired image in the desired format.... https://jeetbhalu.hashnode.dev/image-widget-in-flutter

Row Widget in Flutter

Row Widget :

The Row widget is a commonly used layout pattern in Flutter applications. It is a multi-child widget that displays its children in a horizontal array. Its main-axis alignment is horizontal, as shown in the image below.

Example : impor... https://jeetbhalu.hashnode.dev/row-widget-in-flutter

Best Savings Rates Today -- Don't Sleep on APYs as High as 5.55%, April 12, 2024     - CNET

You can still find high-yield savings accounts with APYs outpacing inflation. But these high rates won't stick around forever. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/todays-best-savings-rates-april-12-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Five compelling reasons to abandon traditional passwords immediately

The pressing drawbacks of traditional password solutions and how more modern authentication methods, such as continuous authentication, could solve them.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/five-compelling-reasons-to-abandon-traditional-passwords-immediately

 TechRadar has a new podcast and we don't care who knows it

Sit back and watch or listen as TechRadars experts (and a special guest) chat about everything that matters in the world of tech.

https://www.techradar.com/tech/techradar-podcast-2024-episode-1

Save more than $200 on Microsoft’s leading project management software
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Learn Python for software engineering for just $20
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Icon Widget In Flutter

Icon Widget :

Icon class in Flutter is used to show specific icons in our app. Instead of creating an image for our icon, we can simply use the Icon class for inserting an icon in our app.

Syntax :

Icon( key key, size, c... https://jeetbhalu.hashnode.dev/icon-widget-in-flutter

FlutterLogo Widget in Flutter

FlutterLogo :

FlutterLogo widget is as simple as it sounds, it is just the flutter logo in the form of an icon. This widget also comes built-in with flutter SDK.

This widget can found its use as a placeholder for an image or icon.

Constructor of ... https://jeetbhalu.hashnode.dev/flutterlogo-widget-in-flutter

 AI isn’t a silver bullet - but it can get close if you consider the right AI tools

To truly realize the benefits of AI, businesses need to carefully consider how much they are reliant on humans to assess the output of AI-powered tools and solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-isnt-a-silver-bullet-but-it-can-get-close-if-you-consider-the-right-ai-tools

Segmentace MRI mozku – Transfer Learning

V předchozích dvou článcích jsem vytvářel modely pro sémantickou segmentaci obrázků takzvaně „z čistého stolu“, abych si lépe ověřil, jak modely fungují. Takto se to dnes běžně nedělá, obvykle autoři vychází z existujících modelů. https://www.root.cz/clanky/segmentace-mri-mozku-transfer-learning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Google One is shutting down its VPN feature later this year

If you're — apparently, one of the few people — using the VPN service that comes with Google One, we've got bad news for you. In an email you're going to receive from Google if you haven't gotten it yet, it revealed that it's phasing out the perk sometime later this year. The company rolled out Google One's VPN feature back in 2020, but you could only access it then if you're paying fo

1mo | Engadget