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Moving images to the next level
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/03/2022
» Let's start this week with a couple of software and technology announcements. The first is from the developer Dominic Szablewski. He has developed a simple, new image format. You will have heard of PNG, JPEG, MPEG, MOV and MP4, which he calls complex. Enter the Quite OK Image Format (QOI). Most of the older formats are closed, need libraries and a lot of computing power to implement and use.
Smartphone sales chilling like a fridge
Life, James Hein, Published on 03/02/2021
» According to the UK company CCS Insight, the smartphone trade is beginning to resemble the market for white goods. Instead of jumping on the newest model, many are now waiting until their device is broken or showing signs of age before they trade up. Not that long ago people upgraded every two years or so, this has extended to as much as five or six years for about a third of the market with the new average at around four years. Some manufacturers only provide support for three years of upgrades but Apple and Samsung are now committed to a longer support cycle.
Transcend ESD250C portable SSD
Life, AKIN, Published on 06/03/2019
» Transcend ESD250C portable solid state drive features a sturdy metallic case in an alluring space-grey hue, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface for unmatched transfer rates, a USB Type-C port, and a pre-formatted exFAT file system. The drive is compatible with desktop, notebook PCs, ultra-fast transfer speeds and extra-large capacity expansion to various devices.
AT Belt Drive Turntable
Life, AKIN, Published on 25/04/2018
» The Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Belt Drive Turntable is engineered to deliver a superior high-fidelity listening experience. The AT-LP7 offers manual operation and is supplied with the VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge, built-in switchable phono/line preamp with selectable MM/MC (moving-magnet/moving-coil) capability, removable dust cover and accessories.