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Google Pixel 5 leak just revealed last-minute surprise – Tom's Guide
The hours are ticking down to Google’s Pixel 5 unveiling, but a few more details are still trickling out about the handset Google will showcase at its Sept. 30 event. We now have a better idea of the materials Google plans to use on this year’s flagship phone.
According to leaker Roland Quandt, the Pixel 5’s case will be made entirely from recycled aluminum. The phone will also use Corning Gorilla Glass 6 over its 6-inch OLED screen up front.
That revelation is significant in two ways. First, it tells us how Google plans to differentiate the Pixel 5 from the Pixel 4a 5G, the budget phone that will also be shown off at this week’s event. Leaked specs last week suggested a lot of similarities between the two phones. Both the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G will reportedly run on Snapdragon 765G processors, include a pair of rear cameras and offer 5G connectivity.
and that cover glass bit is for the front.September 29, 2020
Quandt’s tweet would seem to imply the Pixel 5 will feature more high-end materials than the Pixel 4a 5G. That phone is likely to follow the design of the Pixel 4a released last month and use a plastic-clad chassis as a way to keep costs down.
Also noteworthy about the Pixel 5’s all-aluminum back — it would seemingly complicate that phone’s ability to charge wirelessly. However, in its report on Quandt’s revelation. 9to5Google suggests the Pixel 5 could use a cutout to allow the phone to connect with wireless chargers.
#Pixel5 Sorta Sage close-up pic.twitter.com/8qrn1kZU6pSeptember 29, 2020
Last week, reports circulated that the Pixel 5 would be available in a shade of green, and Quandt’s tweet confirms the name will be Sorta Sage. There’s even an up-close look at the phone’s back, revealing flecks of black mixed in with the green.
Despite the aluminum and glass materials, the Pixel 5 could be a different kind of flagship for Google, as the phone maker is reportedly skipping out on premium features like a more powerful processor and a telephoto lens to sell its device for less than competing flagships. Rumors point to a price of around $699 for the Pixel 5. We’ll know very shortly how accurate that speculation is and just what Google’s giving up to offer a phone at that price.
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'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' Revealed In Epic New Trailer And It Looks Incredible – Forbes
“You can save the world, or you can help punish it for its sins.” That’s the crux of Warhorse Studio’s “behemoth” of a sequel to 2018’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The sequel, which is slated for release later this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 will be bigger, more fun, filled with adventure and more diverse thanks to its setting in the 15th century Bohemian city of Kuttenberg a city that creative director Daniel Vavra says is “really big, it’s even too big in my opinion.”
New weapons like the crossbow and primitive firearms will also make their debut in the continued story of the squire Henry (Tom McKay) and the knight he accompanies, Hans Capon (Luke Dale) as they leave the country behind.
Here’s the trailer, which features gameplay, cinematics and discussion from the actors and developers. Be sure to watch until the end to see the bit about the music. A full choir and orchestra in a beautiful Eastern European cathedral? Just gorgeous.
“What we are making now is what it was supposed to be in the beginning, but we weren’t able to do it because we didn’t have enough resources and experiences and all that stuff,” Vavra says in the video. “We’ve proven the concept works, so now we can take it to another level, which is what we always wanted.”
“This is a behemoth of a game in comparison to the first. In my opinion I think it’s got so much more energy and pace and adventure and action and fun and trial and tribulation and everything you can want,” McKay says in the video.
The game will be “much bigger in scope” with a more in-depth story and a world roughly twice the size of the first. The story has evolved from a small-scale conflict to one about “the problem with kings,” Vavra says.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance II, like the first game, is not a fantasy RPG like Skyrim or The Witcher, but one that attempts to create a historically accurate world down to the weapons, costumes, locations and people. There are no magicians or dragons or elves here—but there will be plenty of adventure, exploration and knight errantry.
Pretty exciting!
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Save $700 Off This 4K Projector at Amazon While You Still Can – CNET
While it’s true that high-end TVs seem to be getting ever bigger, they still can’t compete with the best projectors when it comes to image size. If you choose a good 4K projector you’ll even get top-notch image quality as well. Right now you can pick one of those projectors up and save a whopping $700 to boot. That’s possible thanks to an Amazon deal that slashes the Xgimi Horizon Pro projector’s price to just $999, a return to its best price ever there. This deal doesn’t require you to enter any pesky codes or clip any coupons, but these kinds of limited-time deals also don’t have a published end date which means that this discount could end at any minute and without warning — be sure to keep that in mind.
The Xgimi Horizon Pro 4K has a ton of features that make it a great option for anyone looking to upgrade their old projector or make the jump from a big-screen TV. The 4K resolution and support for HDR ensure you’ll get a great picture, while the ultra-bright 1,500 ISO lumens mean you won’t find yourself squinting at a dark image. Other features of note include auto keystone correction and an autofocus capability. And we didn’t even get to the fact that this projector can generate a 200-inch image yet, either.
Looking to enjoy content without the hassle of wires? This projector has Android TV built in so you can enjoy any of the more than 5,000 Google Play apps while Chomecast support is built-in as well.
Alternatively, the Xgimi Halo Plus projector is our top pick for a portable 1080p projector, making it great for camping trips and more — and right now a 23% discount means you can get one for just $650. Finally, the Xgimi MoGo2 is another protector designed to help you want content on the go and now it’s available at almost its best price yet at just $250.
Not sure that a projector is for you but still want to enjoy a great picture? Our list of the best OLED TV deals is just the ticket.
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Nothing to integrate Chat-GPT into new earbuds and its phones – MobileSyrup
During its new earbuds announcement event, Nothing shared that it plans to add Chat-GPT support to its earbuds.
The feature will be tied to Nothing Phones, so users with iPhones or other Android handsets will be stuck using Siri or Google Assistant instead.
If you want to take advantage of Open AI’s assistant, you’ll need to wait. A Nothing spokesperson told The Verge that the feature will roll out slowly to the Nothing Phone (2) starting on April 18th, followed by the Phone (1) and Phone (2a) a few weeks later. The company’s blog post also states that this is “coming soon to our other audio products,” so it seems like Ear (1) and Ear (2) owners will get the feature as well.
It will be interesting to see if adding an AI chatbot to these earbud-based digital assistants will make people use them more. I typically use AirPods, and while I appreciate it when Siri reads my messages out loud, I never find myself triggering it through my earbuds to start timers or ask regular questions. That said, as new AI tools like the Humane Pin might fall flat, maybe something more subtle built into our existing tech will be more convenient for people.
Beyond how it works, integrating Chat-GPT is a smart move for Nothing. OpenAI has strong branding in AI, and using Chat-GPT instead of Google’s Gemini helps separate the Nothing phones from the Google Pixel lineup.
Nothing also plans to integrate Chat-GPT into Nothing OS 2.5.5. This includes a new Chat-GPT widget and options to analyze your screenshots and your clipboard with the AI assistant. Other improvements are coming in the update as well, including new Ringer controls and a RAM boost mode. You can see the full update list here.
Source: Nothing Via: The Verge
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