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The Legion Go was unveiled at IFA 2023, where we selected it as one of our top picks for Best of IFA 2023. As Lenovo’s first handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go runs on Windows 11 and features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, delivering a full-blown PC gaming experience. The device became available in November 2023.

In May, Windows Central reported on rumors of a potential Legion Go Lite, which Forbes echoed earlier this month. As Forbes’ Jason Evangelho reported, Lenovo has neither confirmed nor denied these speculations. We will attend IFA 2024, and we cannot wait to see if Lenovo might release the second generation of its handheld gaming PC device.

Available this August for $65, the Lenovo Legion Go USB-C Dock serves as a base station for the Lenovo Legion Go when it’s not being used on the go. The device includes a USB-C power port (up to 100W max), a 1G RJ45 Ethernet port, a full-function Type-C port, two USB-A 3.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.0 port that supports up to 4K at 60Hz. The dock also comes with a 230mm integrated Type-C cable to connect directly to the Lenovo Legion Go.

The highlight of the new accessory portfolio is the Lenovo Legion Go Charging Connector, which allows the detachable TrueStrike controllers of the Lenovo Legion Go to be charged as a single unit. When fully charged, the connector’s onboard battery can provide a complete charge for both the left and right controllers. The connector itself is rechargeable via a Type-C port and it will be released in October 2024 for a starting price of $319.99.

Lenovo Legion Go Carry Case features a hard shell and dual-zip design, with a built-in clapboard to protect the screen. It also includes an internal zip pocket for accessories and space to store an FPS Mode controller puck beneath the device. The new case will cost $29.99 and will be available in December 2024.

Designed for enhanced precision during gameplay, the Lenovo Legion Go Joystick and Joystick Caps offer extra grip and comfort. These accessories are particularly useful for racing or FPS games and will be released in November 2024 for $9.99.

Lenovo Multi-Device Bluetooth Mini Keyboard is a 75% layout, ultra-light keyboard weighing 180g and only 5.6mm thick. It easily switches between up to three devices and is compatible with Microsoft Windows, Android, and iPadOS.

Lenovo Legion Go users looking for a larger display when not gaming on the go, Lenovo offers two new options: the 27-inch Legion R27qc-30 and the 31.5-inch Legion R32qc-30 monitors. Both monitors feature 1500R curved displays with refresh rates of up to 180Hz and 0.5ms (MPRT) response times. The 27-inch model supports 120% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color gamuts, while the 31.5-inch model supports 112% sRGB. Each monitor has two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DP1.4 port, audio out, and a pair of 3W speakers. The Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Monitor is expected to be available in December 2024, starting at $269.99, while the Lenovo Legion R32qc-30 Monitor is expected to be available in October 2024, starting at $319.99.

Lenovo Expands Its Legion Go Accessory Ecosystem, Which Includes A Dock And A Charging Connector

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A team of scientists from the University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh, North Carolina State University, and the UK Met Office has visually illustrated global air quality trends through the “Air Quality Stripes.” These images reveal significant disparities in air quality improvements and deterioration worldwide.

While Europe has seen substantial reductions in particulate matter, particularly in Western cities like London and Berlin, alarming increases have been observed in parts of Africa and Central Asia, such as Nairobi and Delhi— This contrast highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in combating air pollution globally.

An Air Quality stripes graphics (Image:University of Leeds).

The “Air Quality Stripes” use a color-coded system to represent changes in particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations, with blue indicating cleaner air and black representing extremely high pollution levels. The project emphasizes the dangers of PM2.5, a pollutant linked to severe health issues, including respiratory problems, heart disease, and an increased risk of various diseases.

Notably, 99% of the world’s population currently lives in areas with PM2.5 levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter.

The images aim to make complex data on air pollution more accessible and understandable to the public; By showcasing the varying trends in air quality across different regions, the researchers hope to raise awareness and encourage further action to reduce air pollution.

The initiative follows in the footsteps of the Climate Warming Stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins, and contributes to a growing body of visual tools designed to communicate environmental changes effectively.

The project was supported by EPCC and CEMAC, with funding from the Software Sustainability Institute, and is part of a broader effort to support global air quality improvement initiatives.

Global Air Quality Trends Revealed In New Visual Data

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The designer Tokujin Yoshioka has designed the LE SEL D’ISSEY perfume bottle for the fashion designer Issey Miyake, featuring an innovative use of light and materials. The bottle’s base is made of solid, oval-shaped glass, which refracts light throughout the container, creating an effect reminiscent of rippling water. This design choice illuminates the colored liquid inside, with light patterns resembling droplets rather than a single beam, adding a dynamic visual element.

The bottle’s form changes depending on how it’s held, with sharp lines and soft curves alternating as it is rotated—This interplay of shapes complements the sculptural quality of the design, aligning with the aesthetic themes found in Issey Miyake’s previous collections.

The bottle’s design serves as a tribute to the late fashion designer, reflecting the long-standing collaboration between Yoshioka and Miyake.

The theme of the bottle design is centered around salt and water, with the solid glass base evoking a block of salt or a geode; The concept of water is represented through the refracted light and the liquid inside the bottle, which together create a visual interplay between light and shadow.

Yoshioka aimed to express both the purity of water and the power of nature in the design, continuing the thematic legacy of Issey Miyake’s earlier fragrances, particularly L’EAU D’ISSEY, which was inspired by the theme of water.

Yoshioka incorporates elements of light, nature, and human senses into the project, aiming to create a design that engages multiple sensory experiences beyond just the visual, making LE SEL D’ISSEY a multifaceted homage to natural elements and human perception.

Illuminating Design: Tokujin Yoshioka’s LE SEL D’ISSEY Perfume Bottle

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The designer Tokujin Yoshioka has designed the LE SEL D’ISSEY perfume bottle for the fashion designer Issey Miyake, featuring an innovative use of light and materials. The bottle’s base is made of solid, oval-shaped glass, which refracts light throughout the container, creating an effect reminiscent of rippling water. This design choice illuminates the colored liquid inside, with light patterns resembling droplets rather than a single beam, adding a dynamic visual element.

The bottle’s form changes depending on how it’s held, with sharp lines and soft curves alternating as it is rotated—This interplay of shapes complements the sculptural quality of the design, aligning with the aesthetic themes found in Issey Miyake’s previous collections.

The bottle’s design serves as a tribute to the late fashion designer, reflecting the long-standing collaboration between Yoshioka and Miyake.

The theme of the bottle design is centered around salt and water, with the solid glass base evoking a block of salt or a geode; The concept of water is represented through the refracted light and the liquid inside the bottle, which together create a visual interplay between light and shadow.

Yoshioka aimed to express both the purity of water and the power of nature in the design, continuing the thematic legacy of Issey Miyake’s earlier fragrances, particularly L’EAU D’ISSEY, which was inspired by the theme of water.

Yoshioka incorporates elements of light, nature, and human senses into the project, aiming to create a design that engages multiple sensory experiences beyond just the visual, making LE SEL D’ISSEY a multifaceted homage to natural elements and human perception.

Illuminating Design: Tokujin Yoshioka’s LE SEL D’ISSEY Perfume Bottle

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Uber has received its largest fine to date, with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) issuing a €290 million ($324 million) penalty to the rideshare company. The regulatory body announced it had issued the fine in response to Uber transferring the personal data of European taxi drivers into the United States without properly safeguarding the information. The complaint came from France, but the case was moved to Holland, where Uber’s EU headquarters are located. 

The Dutch DPA found that Uber took account details, taxi licenses, location data, photos, payment details, identity documents and more from European drivers and transferred them to servers at their US headquarters for over two years. During this period, Uber didn’t use any transfer tools, a decision the Dutch DPA has deemed caused insufficient protection. “In Europe, the GDPR protects the fundamental rights of people, by requiring businesses and governments to handle personal data with due care,” Dutch DPA chairman Aleid Wolfsen said in a statement. “Uber did not meet the requirements of the GDPR to ensure the level of protection to the data with regard to transfers to the US. That is very serious.”

The Dutch DPA has fined Uber twice before, first imposing a €600,000 ($670,000) fine in 2018 after the company failed to report a data breach that occurred two years earlier within a 72-hour timeframe. In 2023, the Dutch DPA fined Uber €10 million ($11.2 million) for not fully detailing its data retention periods (regarding information about European drivers) or the non-European countries where it shares data. Uber objected to the latter fine and has made its intentions clear to fight the €290 million.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/uber-gets-slapped-with-%E2%82%AC290-million-fine-123039726.html?src=rss