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Sony Xperia Z4 tablet unveiled ahead of official launch

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Sony is a company that has made headlines recently thanks to CEO Kazuo Hirai saying that the mobile division of Sony will not go forth as one would have expected. Nonetheless, it seems the company is still diligently working on giving its fans what they want, as the new Xperia Z4 tablet seems to be confirmed to show up at the MWC 2014 next week. We reported earlier that the Xperia Z4 handset would not make it to the show, but it is still being developed after we got our hands on some screenshots showing Android Lollipop running on the handset. Now, it seems the handset is not the only one that Sony will unveil this year.

The Xperia Z4 tablet is more or less official now, as images of the new device have surfaced on the Xperia Lounge official app, only to be taken down quickly. It seems the Japanese company has inadvertently unveiled one of its upcoming devices and it’s shaping up to be just as high-end as the Xperia Z3 Tablet. The Z3 Tablet is famous for being one of the few high quality tablets to have waterproof certification, and the Xperia Z4 seems to follow along those lines.

The set of Xperia Z4 tablet images we’ve gotten hold of show us that the design won’t be changing that much from previous generations, but Sony will upgrade the hardware found within the tablet. What we found out from the screenshots reporters at the Xperia Blog managed to snap quickly enough is that the Xperia Z4 Tablet will most likely come with a 2K resolution 10 inch display, the latest ultra fast processor and industry leading battery performance.

Most Xperia fans are familiar with the excellent battery life Sony’s devices usually come with, so it’s no surprise that the company is promising the same thing for the Xperia Z4 Tablet. Now our curiosity is around the handset that should accompany the tablet in the line-up, the Xperia Z4. As Sony doesn’t usually launch the tablet ahead of the flagship smartphone, we’re guessing that the company might be gearing up for a massive surprise at the MWC 2015. The leaked Xperia Z4 Tablet is date on March 3rd, so we’re definitely wondering if the company will show off their newest mobile device at the show in Barcelona next week.

As usual, the Xperia Z4 tablet will be a premium piece of hardware, as the company advertised on the Xperia Lounge application that it would be a lightweight device focusing on entertainment. The appearance doesn’t confirm any more specs of the slate, but we do expect a 64 bit processor to show up, alongside 4 GB RAM and possibly a battery larger than 7000 mAh, which would be admirable. Battery life is the most important trait when it comes to tablets, aside from a good screen resolution and aspect ratio, but Sony seems to have those things covered, judging by previous launched. The Japanese company hasn’t announced any major events to be held prior to the MWC 2015 trade show, so we’re expecting the tablet to be unveiled at their booth once the show kicks off on March 2nd. Do you think the tablet will come alone or will the flagship smartphone be there for comfort?

As part of the editorial team here at Geekreply, John spends a lot of his time making sure each article is up to snuff. That said, he also occasionally pens articles on the latest in Geek culture. From Gaming to Science, expect the latest news fast from John and team.

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3 Video Games About Women’s Health

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Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.

Tampon Run – Menstrual health

Created by Girls Who Code alumnae Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser in 2014, Tampon Run is an old-school 8-bit online game where the main character, Luna, lobs tampons to destroy enemies, who will confiscate the tampons if she lets them pass by. Interestingly, the concept of weaponized tampons is based on a real incident that occurred in 2013, where Texas state troopers confiscated tampons as potential projectiles, but not guns, from visitors observing a vote on abortion restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. The goal of Tampon Run is to destigmatize periods and menstrual products, which, up until recently, have not been properly studied to measure their absorbency, which underscores the need to address menstrual health so that women can get better care.

In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.

PCOS Vitality – PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex hormonal condition and the leading cause of female infertility that affects approximately 5 to 6 million women in the US, according to the Endocrine Society. Common features of the condition include having irregular menstrual periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Additionally, some studies estimate that up to 88% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. While there are weight loss programs helping women tackle PCOS, focusing on aspects like lifestyle, symptom management, diet, and other tips for how to lose weight with PCOS, the condition itself remains grossly under-researched. For some women, it may take years to confirm that they have PCOS, as there are other disorders that mimic PCOS signs and symptoms that must be excluded.

The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.

Bound by Blood – Period poverty

Period poverty refers to the lack of regular access to period products, painkillers, or underwear during a menstrual cycle. In the US, where 16.9 million menstruating women live in poverty, two-thirds cannot afford basic menstrual products. Period poverty has also been associated with mental health issues and urinary tract infections.

Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.

Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising

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Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

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PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.

While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.

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New PS5 firmware is available for download!

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A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?

Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

  • We updated system software security
  • We improved system software stability and performance
  • Some screens now have better messages and usability

That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

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