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From what we’ve been hearing and seeing, it seems that Samsung truly does not like the notched display, and that they are adopting the hole-in display which they have recently done with the Galaxy A8s. It is also rumored that this design could potentially be applied to the Galaxy S10 which is due for a launch next year.

However it seems that not all of Samsung’s phones will be given the same design treatment. According to a report from AndroidPure, they have received a photo of what is allegedly the screen protector belonging to that of the upcoming Galaxy M20, which based on its design will be adopting a waterdrop-shaped notch at the top of its screen.

That being said, the waterdrop design does make it smaller than most notches that we’ve seen from other phones, although how accurate the leak is is another story. We suppose it’s not surprising that Samsung would not apply the same design language across its phones, maybe as a way to set them apart, or maybe it could be used more expensive to use the hole-in display.

It’s probably best to take this leak with a grain of salt for now, but if the rumors are true, we could be hearing about Samsung’s Galaxy M series very soon as it is expected to be the company’s new lineup of mid-range handsets.

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There’s a lot of talk about the many potential uses of multi-legged robots like Cheetahbot and Spot — but in order for those to come to fruition, the robots actually have to go out and do stuff. And to train for a glorious future of sewer inspection (and helping rescue people, probably), this Swiss quadrupedal bot is going deep underground.

ETH Zurich / Daniel Winkler

The robot is called ANYmal, and it’s a long-term collaboration between the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, abbreviated there as ETH Zurich, and a spin-off from the university called ANYbotics. Its latest escapade was a trip to the sewers below that city, where it could eventually aid or replace the manual inspection process.

ANYmal isn’t brand new — like most robot platforms, it’s been under constant revision for years. But it’s only recently that cameras and sensors like lidar have gotten good enough and small enough that real-world testing in a dark, slimy place like sewer pipes could be considered.

Most cities have miles and miles of underground infrastructure that can only be checked by expert inspectors. This is dangerous and tedious work — perfect for automation. Imagine instead of yearly inspections by people, if robots were swinging by once a week. If anything looks off, it calls in the humans. It could also enter areas rendered inaccessible by disasters or simply too small for people to navigate safely.

But of course, before an army of robots can inhabit our sewers (where have I encountered this concept before? Oh yeah…) the robot needs to experience and learn about that environment. First outings will be only minimally autonomous, with more independence added as the robot and team gain confidence.

“Just because something works in the lab doesn’t always mean it will in the real world,” explained ANYbotics co-founder Peter Fankhauser in the ETHZ story.

Testing the robot’s sensors and skills in a real-world scenario provides new insights and tons of data for the engineers to work with. For instance, when the environment is completely dark, laser-based imaging may work, but what if there’s a lot of water, steam or smoke? ANYmal should also be able to feel its surroundings, its creators decided.

ETH Zurich / Daniel Winkler

So they tested both sensor-equipped feet (with mixed success) and the possibility of ANYmal raising its “paw” to touch a wall, to find a button or determine temperature or texture. This latter action had to be manually improvised by the pilots, but clearly it’s something it should be able to do on its own. Add it to the list!

You can watch “Inspector ANYmal’s” trip below Zurich in the video below.

When it comes to all things that concern gaming peripherals and accessories, there is one particular name that should always be taken into consideration: Razer. This leading lifestyle brand for gamers has just introduced an all new method of enjoying your Xbox One console via the introduction of the Razer Turret, a wireless keyboard and mouse combo that has been specially designed for Microsoft’s console.

This exclusive collaboration has one main intention: to deliver the full experience of a keyboard and mouse, alongside lighting and game integration to the Xbox One. Specially constructed for reliable gaming from the comfort of one’s favorite couch, the Razer Turret for Xbox One delivers a fast and stable 2.4 GHz wireless connection through a single dongle for both the mouse and keyboard, alongside a battery life that has been rated to up to 40 hours on a single charge. This should be more than adequate for most marathon gaming sessions or even up to two days’ worth of intensive gaming in a row sandwiched by a few hours of sleep.

Boasting of Razer’s signature Chroma technology working alongside Xbox Dynamic Lighting, console gamers will now be able to access the largest ecosystem of lighting with up to 16.8-million color options and lighting effects for their keyboard and mouse. This opens the door for a truly personalized experience, while raising the immersive level on various supported titles such as “X-Morph-Defense” and “Vermintide 2”, among others.

The keyboard will boast of Razer’s gaming grade mechanical switches that have been specially engineered for durability and reliability, sporting a lifespan of up to 80-million keystrokes. Chances are the Xbox One would have long gone obsolete before the Razer Turret is in need of a replacement. There is also a dedicated Xbox key that will instantly pull up the Xbox One dashboard for seamless navigation. As for the mouse, it has been modelled after the popular Razer Mamba Wireless gaming mouse, boasting of a high-performance 5G advanced optical sensor and Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches.

Expect the Razer Turret for Xbox One to be also fully compatible with the PC (Windows 10) platform, letting you enjoy both PC and console gaming with a single $249.99 purchase.

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Do you love Mickey Mouse? I mean really love him? You may not love him so much after seeing this. Matthew Plummer Fernandez’s Every Mickey is a terrifying Disney mutation. This thing is a 19″ tall 3D printed object consisting of “Every model of Mickey Mouse found online, compiled as one.”

That doesn’t sound so bad but look at the picture. Imagine every Mickey Mouse from every dimension of the multiverse, all mashed together in the same time and space. All crying out in terror and pain. With no sound. Yeah, that’s what we have here. A cartoon mouse being tormented for all eternity. Strike that. Not “a” cartoon mouse. All of them.

He looks like one of those Hindu gods with many arms, which I guess is appropriate since so many people worship at Disney’s alter. So here you go Disney fans. Here’s your new God. Pretty horrific if you ask me. I wouldn’t have this thing on my desk. That said, It would be cool if Matthew shared the STL file in case you’re okay with this hideous thing gesturing at you every day.

Now that I’ve seen this monstrosity, I really want to see if someone can animate this mess into a coherent character. Can it even walk or do anything as it’s thousands of parts move independently? Someone get on that so we can see.

[via Waxy via Boing Boing]

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