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An analysis compares using televisions versus dedicated monitors for computer use, focusing on refresh rates, input latency, and color depth. It finds monitors generally offer higher refresh rates, lower latency (1-4ms vs 9-12ms on TVs), and better color support at lower price points than comparable TVs.
Google switched the Pixel 11 series from Samsung's Exynos modem to a MediaTek chip to fix years of connectivity complaints, but a subset of owners are now reporting 5G icons with no data, Wi-Fi dropouts, slow speeds, and network switching issues shortly after purchase. Reports have surfaced on Reddit from multiple Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL owners, though many other buyers say their devices work fine.
A C++ programming tutorial explains that developers should rarely write std::move explicitly, because the language already applies return value optimization (RVO) and implicit moves in many common cases. The post walks through examples like pure RVO, named RVO, and functions returning parameters by value to show when the compiler elides copies or moves automatically.
Companies are adopting unusual verification tactics—like asking applicants to remove Zoom backgrounds, pan cameras around rooms, or wave a hand in front of their face—to confirm candidates are real humans, not AI-generated deepfakes or bots fed scripted answers. A Checkr survey found 59% of hiring managers suspect job seekers have used AI to misrepresent themselves during the hiring process. Some firms, like Nominal, are returning to in-person interviews entirely to sidestep the problem.
A leadership guidance piece argues that the toughest calls executives face aren't really about missing information but about competing values pulling in different directions. It recommends leaders conduct a personal 'values inventory'—systematically identifying and ranking their core priorities—to clarify decision-making when facts alone don't point to an answer.
Android Authority found a new floating button in the Google app's Gemini Daily Brief labeled 'Talk through your brief,' which opens Gemini Live and reads the briefing aloud. The audio works, but the accompanying UI is unfinished, currently just showing generic intro text like 'Here's what's on your plate today.' The feature was spotted in Google app version 17.54.10.
JBL introduced three new Cove wireless speakers—the M1 ($229), P1 ($399), and X1 ($449)—that support both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with the P1 being the only portable, battery-powered option. The speakers are controlled through the JBL One app, support multi-room grouping, Alexa voice control, and can be paired as stereo or surround channels with JBL's Bar Series soundbars. Preorders are open now, with shipping set for September 13.
Google is trialing a new Quick Settings panel inside Android Auto's beta version 17.6.663424, accessible from the notification shade at the top of the screen. So far only a single Do Not Disturb tile has appeared, letting drivers silence phone notifications without opening the full settings menu. The feature arrives alongside a new app icon and a raccoon-themed weather animation spotted in the same beta build.
A small nonprofit founded by Philip Johnston, Ezra Feilden, and Adi Oltean has detailed plans for a low-cost interstellar probe called Fermi Explorer, aiming to launch within three years for a journey to Alpha Centauri that would take roughly 80,000 years to complete. The team, which released an 81-page plan document, is funding the effort through crowdfunding donations and branded merchandise sales rather than government or corporate backing.
Several startups, including one called Fambot, are building AI tools designed to handle household logistics such as school emails, sports schedules, and meal planning. The pitch targets parents overwhelmed by constant notifications, group chats, and app pings from activities like scouting and soccer.
Athom-owned Homey has unveiled the Homey Portal, a 2.8-inch round touchscreen device with a stainless steel dial that lets users tap and twist to control lights, speakers, thermostats, and shades. Preorders start today at $249/€249, with shipping planned for December, and the device supports over 70,000 products from 2,000+ brands via Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread.
Roku offers a free companion app for iOS and Android that lets users control their Roku devices directly from a smartphone, connecting over the same home Wi-Fi network. It replicates the core functions of the physical remote, including navigation, playback and volume controls, without requiring any purchase or subscription.