Hi-Tech
Surface 3 10.8 inch – can it replace your laptop or not?
Microsoft’s Surface 3 10.8 inch convertible tablet/laptop hybrid is pretty amazing, and not because it’s an innovative device or a very revolutionary one. It’s because of customer satisfaction. After checking out many places where the Surface 3 10.8 inch is being sold and reading up on hundreds of customers reviews, we’ve reached a conclusion: the Surface 3 10.8 inch hybrid is one of Microsoft’s best selling gadgets. Of course, it’s not better than the Surface Pro 3, but it did manage to rack up a lot of positive reviews in the short time after its launch this year.
The Microsoft Surface 3 10.8 inch is a full-Windows tablet/laptop convertible device that retails for $500, a price to which the type cover and stylus are added if you need to buy them. That doesn’t seem to bother reviewers on Amazon, Best Buy and others, as most of them found good ways of bypassing these accessories. For example, many Surface 3 10.8 inch buyers have chosen to exchange their older Surface models and get the new Surface 3 instead. They also gave us some pointers for those who want to exchange for a Surface 3 10.8 inch: don’t give your type cover in, because it has no exchange value and it will be compatible with the new purchase. Most people give in their Surface RT devices and can buy the Surface 3 10.8 inch for $400 instead of the official $500 price, which is a good bargain.
But the Surface 3 10.8 inch device doesn’t sit well with 100 % of its buyers. There’s a percentage, albeit a low one, that is having problems with the hybrid Windows device. Some people are experiencing a few rather annoying hardware and issues, most prominent of which are the following: power button and home button not responsive and can’t wake the device up and internet browsing and video playing are too slow for such a device. These complaints were most prominent in the reviews we’ve checked and the buyers that we’ve discussed with. The good news is that out of 20 buyers, only one experienced these issues with the Surface 3 10.8 inch tablet.
Most people are very happy with the versatility and purpose of the Surface 3 10.8 inch, although many say that it’s a bit too big for their liking. Most of these people bought the device as an office-laptop, aka a replacement for a work-machine, and are convinced that the Surface 3 10.8 can really replace a laptop, at least when it comes to schoolwork or office work. That’s a very good sign for Microsoft and proves that what the company has been saying is true. Microsoft asked: can the Surface 3 replace a laptop? The response from customers was an overwhelming yes, so the Redmond company can be proud of their most recent device.
Judging by all the positive reviews that more often than not mention that they bought the Surface 3 10.8 inch as a replacement for a laptop, the point seems clear. More than not, people are satisfied with what this gadget can do and how it can integrate itself into their work lives. Now for those of you who are gamers, video and audio producers and editors or work with complicated graphics software and such, these reviews are not valid. For you guys, the Surface 3 10.8 inch will not do. It might be a good back-up device for the occasional light-weight usage and maybe a great travel companion, but it will not replace your laptop or PC, so keep that in mind. What do you guys think about all the positive reviews? Can you imagine your laptop replaced by Surface 3 10.8 inch convertible?
As a personal opinion and endnote: the Surface 3 10.8 inch is not a good laptop replacement for me, because it can’t handle my browsing prowess. It can’t keep up with two separate browsers with two windows for each hosting about 10 tabs each… All the while having Speccy running and a few other background programs which I will not list here. I do think it’s understandable that this device can be a replacement for some, but not for others.
Gadgets
Remake of Silent Hill 2 Dev is “Very Safe” with Any Changes
The developer of the PS5 recreation of Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team, has said it will take a “very conservative approach” to whatever alterations it makes. Chief marketing officer Anna Jasiska claims that the Polish developer is being very cautious when making changes because they want to remain authentic to the PS2 masterpiece. However, we are making changes to some areas where time has passed and things need to be modernized.
While maintaining “the conventional tale canon,” the team is concentrating on “putting the distinct, visceral atmosphere back in the modernized Silent Hill 2” and modernizing the gameplay and graphics “from the ground up.” Hardcore fans shouldn’t worry that the developer “missed the point” of the original title, Bloober Team then emphasizes. We simply have some thoughts on how to make the odd fright components more accessible to the present audience. “We are not moving away from the original objective of making this cult masterpiece,” the statement continued.
Pyramid Head sexually rapes an enemy in a kitchen quite early in the game, and this is one particular scene Jasiska is questioned about. Jasiska effectively answered “no comment” when asked if the cutscene had been changed or not.
Out of several other studios, Bloober Team was selected by Konami to oversee the production of the Silent Hill 2 remake. This decision was reportedly made because of Bloober Team’s “commitment and enthusiasm for horror.” The Layers of Fear series, Blair Witch, and The Medium are some of its earlier games. Because so many Bloober Team employees are ardent fans of the game, our business was astounded when we learned of this wonderful news.
The PS5 console exclusive Silent Hill 2 doesn’t yet have a release date, but given that it is in the last stages of development, this year’s release looks feasible.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI to develop arithmetic algorithms that are more effective
Using AI, researchers at Google’s DeepMind in London have discovered that matrix multiplication issues can be solved more quickly. The team outlines enhancing math-based algorithms through reinforcement learning in their research that was published in the journal Nature. In the same journal issue, a Research Briefing detailing the work done by the London team was also released.
In computer programming, math is frequently used to describe and then manipulate representations of real-world phenomena. It can be used to represent nodes in a synthetic network, meteorological conditions, or pixels on a computer screen. Calculations on matrices are one of the main ways that math is used in these situations. Matrixes can be used, for instance, to describe potential movement options in game programming. Matrices are frequently multiplied or added to in order to effectuate such movements; occasionally, both operations are required. This is labor-intensive, especially as the matrices get bigger, therefore computer scientists have devoted a lot of time and effort to creating ever-more-effective algorithms to do the task.
In this new endeavor, the DeepMind researchers questioned whether it may be feasible to deploy an AI system based on reinforcement learning to develop new algorithms with fewer steps than those already in use. They sought inspiration from gaming systems to learn the answer, observing that the majority of them are based on reinforcement learning. The team focused on tree searching after developing a few prototype systems, which is also used in game programming. It gives a system a way to consider multiple options in light of a specific condition. The researchers discovered that turning an AI system into a game allowed for searching for the most effective technique to arrive at a desired outcome—a mathematical result—when used to multiplying matrices.
The system was put to the test by the researchers by having it look for, evaluate, and employ pre-existing algorithms while utilizing incentives to select the most effective one. The system gained knowledge of the elements that affect the effectiveness of matrix multiplication. The researchers then gave the system the freedom to develop its own algorithm in an effort to increase efficiency. The researchers discovered that the algorithms selected by the system were frequently superior than those developed by their human forebears.
Gadgets
Arriving with higher speeds and a new high-gloss look is Google’s Nest WiFi Pro.
As is believed, a single pack Google’s Nest Wifi Pro costs $200, and three cost $400.
As anticipated, Google has announced the Nest WiFi Pro mesh router system, which features a sleeker appearance, WiFi 6E speeds that are quicker, and a straightforward setup. When Google’s new smart home protocol debuts, it will also function as a Matter hub, although it costs a little more than the existing Nest WiFi router.
The Nest WiFi Pro has a similar circular appearance to the previous version, but Google claims it utilizes a high-gloss material “inspired by ceramics” that is made of more than 60% recycled materials overall. In comparison to the WiFi Nest, which has a softer matte surface, it appears incredibly glossy in the promotional photographs. To fit nicely with most houses, it is available in four earth tone-inspired tones, “Snow,” “Linen,” “Fog,” and “Lemongrass.”
A crucial component is the tri-band WiFi 6E protocol, which Google claims offers “a quicker and more direct path to the most dependable internet connection” and operates on the less congested 6Ghz frequency. The end result is speeds that can be up to twice as fast and support for the most recent smartphones and other WiFi 6E-compatible devices. It prioritizes high-bandwidth activity like video chats or streaming while analyzing network performance and optimizing connections to keep things moving swiftly.
The Nest WiFi Pro is compatible with the majority of smart home devices that are linked, and it has the speed to simultaneously handle video chats, 4K films, and security camera feeds. According to Google, a single router can span 2,200 square feet. It has a Thread border router built in to link smart home appliances via a low-power mesh. When Google’s new Matter smart home protocol debuts later this year, it will support it as well.
You’ll spend more than the existing Nest WiFi gadget for all of it. One unit costs $200 (as opposed to $169 for the existing Nest WiFi router), two units cost $300, and three units cost $400. Pre-orders are currently available, and shipment will begin on October 27.
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