Jun 30
Sen. Susan Collins Gives Brett Kavanaugh A Pass For Opposing Abortion Rights Ruling
Posted in: Today's ChiliShe said Kavanaugh “gave no indication in his dissenting opinion that he supports overturning” Roe v. Wade.
Jun 30
Buying a TV can feel overwhelming, with dozens of models to choose from and a bunch of confusing specs rattling around your head. Couple that with a global pandemic ensuring you can’t even see these TVs in person before you buy, and you’ve got a tough call to make. If you’re on a strict budget, we’ll save you the…
Jun 30
Comfortable, good-looking VR headsets might not be available in the near future, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be available at all. According to VentureBeat, Facebook is researching a holographic optics design that would slim down present-day VR headsets from their bulky, brick form to something more like a thick…
Jun 30
Apple’s A12Z Mac Mini Seemingly Outperforms Microsoft’s ARM-Based Surface Pro X
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe concept of ARM-based computers isn’t new, and in fact, other companies have attempted this in the past. Microsoft is one of those companies where they launched the Surface Pro X back in 2019. However, it seems that despite it being a newer device, it appears that Geekbench listings have revealed that Apple’s Mac Mini powered by the A12Z Bionic chipset has managed to outperform it.
In case you’re wondering why this matters, it is because Apple has recently announced their plans to eventually transition to ARM-based chipsets for their Mac computers and move away from using Intel processors. Naturally this has resulted in many wondering why well these ARM-based Macs will perform, and these benchmarks are looking pretty promising.
According to the Geekbench results, the Mac Mini with the A12Z chipset scored 811 and 2,871 on the single-core and multi-core tests respectively, whereas the Surface Pro X managed 726 and 2,831 respectively. While not exactly blazing ahead, it should be noted that the A12Z is based on a 2-year old chipset, whereas the Microsoft Surface Pro X uses a newer chipset.
Also, given that the Mac Mini Developer Transition Kit is relying on Rosetta 2 to test their apps, it means that performance, in theory, should be much better once these apps have been optimized properly for the A12Z. While there are other factors to consider instead of performance, at the very least it seems that on paper, Apple’s plans to move away from Intel seems to hold a lot of promise.
Apple’s A12Z Mac Mini Seemingly Outperforms Microsoft’s ARM-Based Surface Pro X
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Jun 30
In the recent weeks and months, we’ve started to see more iPhone 12 leaks. These leaks merely show us photos and concept images of what the phone could look like, but how will it look like in person, and more importantly, how will it feel in our hands? Thanks to a video by iupdate, we now have an idea.
The video gives us a hands-on look at what the iPhone 12 could look like, although it should be noted that the devices in the video are dummy units, meaning that these aren’t the actual devices. It does, however, give us an idea of what kind of sizes we can expect, where it shows three different sizes like the base 5.4-inch iPhone 12 (rumored to cost $549), a 6.1-inch model, and a 6.7-inch model.
However, given that these devices are dummy units that do not work, there are other aspects to the devices that we do not know about. For example, it has been rumored that some of the iPhone 12 models could come with 120Hz displays. There have also been rumors about 5G support, and also various camera improvements like the inclusion of LiDAR sensors.
In any case with dummy units, there’s no way to know for sure if these will be the actual design of the phones, so it’s probably best to take it with a grain of salt for now. In the meantime, some analysts believe that despite rumors of a October/November launch, Apple could still be on track to launch the devices in September.
Video Gives Us A Hands-On Look At The iPhone 12’s Dummy Units
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Jun 30
When applying for a credit card, there needs to be certain checks done in order to ensure that customers are eligible for it. This means that depending on your situation, you may or may not be approved to get one. There is a similar process when it comes to applying for the Apple Card, and some customers might have been rejected.
However, it seems that Apple really, really wants to give its customers an Apple Card and have since launched what they are calling the “Path to Apple Card” program. This is a four-month long program in which customers can follow certain steps to make themselves more eligible, and where it will also inform them why they might have been rejected in the first place.
Now, for the most part, there isn’t anything special that rejected applicants need to do that other credit card companies would also have required. This includes clearing any past due balances in their accounts, making timely payments on their credit cards, and also to lower existing credit or personal loan debts.
The program will also show specific steps that customers can take to improve their ratings so that upon the completion of the four months, they are invited to reapply for the Apple Card again. Of course, at the end of the program there is still no guarantee that they’ll be approved, but at least by highlighting what customers need to do to improve their credit scores, it should in theory improve their chances.
Apple Offers Rejected Customers A Chance To Get An Apple Card
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Jun 30
A common additive found in many food products, beverages, and supplements has been linked to gut bacteria changes that cause inflammation of the colon, fueling Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The findings come from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where researchers found that titanium dioxide ‘significantly’ alters the composition of gut bacteria in mice with harmful results on digestive health. Foodborne titanium … Continue reading
Jun 30
A common additive found in many food products, beverages, and supplements has been linked to gut bacteria changes that cause inflammation of the colon, fueling Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The findings come from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where researchers found that titanium dioxide ‘significantly’ alters the composition of gut bacteria in mice with harmful results on digestive health. Foodborne titanium … Continue reading
Jun 30
Facebook and Oculus have been trying to make slimmer and more comfortable VR headsets for a while, but their latest experiment get close to the ideal: displays that are as easy to wear as a pair of sunglasses. Facebook’s Reality Labs has developed a…
Jun 30
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