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The Oppo Pad 2’s looks could tell us a lot about how the OnePlus Pad runs These days, we’re used to seeing OnePlus phones taking on the shape and specs of the devices from its corporate parentOppo. With the case of the upcomingOnePlus Pad, it’s been more of a “tail wagging the dog” situation since we haven’t heard anything about an Oppo Pad 2. And as the originalOppo Padcame into existence last February, it wouldn’t make sense to expect one without the other....

What Does TBS Mean in Video Games? Strategy games are a dime a dozen nowadays. Not only that, but strategy games have evolved so much that there are many sub-genres you’ve probably never heard of. A great example is TBS games. While you’ve probably already played one of these games, you might not be familiar with the term. What’s funny is that TBS games have existed even before video games. Keep reading if you want to find out more about turn-based strategy games....

What Role Does Mathematics Play In Cybersecurity? Check These Examples For most technologies to be usable, very complex work takes place in the background. Most people use an operating system and don’t care why or how it exists. It doesn’t seem necessary. In the early years of computing, machine codes and mathematics were much more important. But if you’re a cybersecurity professional, math is still important to you. Why? What role does math play in cybersecurity anyway?...

5 International EVs You Can’t Buy in the US Electric vehicles used to be oddities that you rarely spotted on public roads, but now they’re seemingly everywhere. Tesla is no longer considered a rare car brand, and most major automakers have released an EV or have one in development. Yet, there are still some EVs that are considered forbidden fruit in the US market. Most notably, NIO is an automaker that has yet to bring any of its models to the US....

AT&T doubles the data on one of its plans while keeping the same price Having to shop around for a new wireless carrier plan these days? We don’t envy you. If you’re looking at what the Big Three have to offer, you’re going to find plenty of mentions of the word “unlimited” and bundled-in streaming services that you may or may not want, especially when you consider the asking prices for some of these plans....

Google Pay UI tweak should make it easier to access NFC cards Google has been improving GPay to offer a more comprehensive digital wallet. The companylaunched a redesigned applast year and recentlyexpanded its support to more countries. Now, users are getting a new update that makes accessing their NFC payment cards easier. The folks at 9to5Googlerecently noted the latest tweak to the Google Pay app. The change delivers a more prominent button for contactless cards at the top of the interface....

X670E vs. X670 vs. B650E vs. B650 Motherboards: Which Is Best for You? With the arrival of Zen 4 CPUs, AMD unveiled its latest generation of AM5 motherboards featuring a brand new LGA socket, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and DDR5 memory support.Unlike the AM4 platform, which offered three tiers of chipsets across different price points, AMD has decided to expand its 600 Series arsenal. The company has introduced two “Extreme” variants of its X670/B650-based motherboards: X670E as an enthusiast-level chipset and B650E as the more budget-friendly alternative....

5 Tools to Help You Detect and Stay Safe From Crypto Scams Cryptocurrency’s popularity has been accompanied by a surge in scams, raising significant concerns in finance. Detecting and staying safe from these scams is crucial for financial protection and personal data security, alongside overall credibility and growth of the crypto ecosystem. There are many tools and practices that you’re able to employ to keep your wallets safe from hacks and unauthorized third-party access, including revoking and auditing with apps like Revoke, Unicrypt, Ave, and Rugdoc....

8 Reasons Why Artists Should Start an Online Newsletter The 21st century is arguably the best time ever to be an artist. Thanks to how advanced the internet has become, building an audience across the world has never been easier. And although people have said that email marketing is dying, that isn’t true. Creating an online newsletter can help you build a closer connection with your audience. Beyond that, you may also gain more awareness and generate extra traffic to the places where you have an online presence....

Two young women — onean African warrior , onea Viking princess — become significant allies in Black Shield Maiden , a new medieval fantasythat ’s the first in a new serial from musician turned introduction authorWillow Smith , co - written with Jess Hendel . io9 is excited to share a lifelike first excerpt from the book today . “ I ’m so grateful to land the narration of Black Shield Maiden to the world , ” Smith enounce in a affirmation provided to io9 ....

Google Photos gives its Archive a more fitting name With as many pictures as we snap on our smartphone cameras, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed. Pixel users (as well as everyone else who prefers using Google Photos) canhide imagesfrom their photo gallery’s primary view using the Archive option. At least, that’s the way things have worked, but perhaps in an effort to make its app a little more modern sounding, Google is in the process of renaming Archive to Hidden....

Google Wallet spreads holiday cheer with cute animations when you tap and pay We’ve been blessed with the occasional Easter egg fromGoogle Wallet(neé Google Pay, Android Pay, and… Google Wallet), mainly in the form ofspecial animationsthat take place after you’ve tapped and paid with your watch or phone. For the holidays this year, the company is back at it again with a series of post-transaction vignettes for us shoppers to enjoy....

Google’s new travel tools help save you money and find the best hotels Summer is fast approaching and COVID restrictions are significantly reduced in more places than last year. If you’re planning an international trip, it’s best to make those reservations sooner rather than later; Google says search interest for “passport appointments"increased 300% in 2022. The search engine also offers a host ofuseful tools to help you plan and organize your trip....