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(Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) -- Gouda, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Royal Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provision within and outside Europe) confirms that in good consultation and in line with the original plan, Rene van der Bruggen (65) has decided to retire as of 3 April 2013. He will remain a member of the Board of Management until 3 April. He will hand over as Chairman with immediate effect. Gerard van de Aast (55), who is already a member of the Board of Management, is as of now appointed CEO of Royal Imtech and Chairman of the Board of Management.
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Elizabeth Donohoe, Edmond North; Mariah Turner, Norman North; Honor Duvall, Cache; Kimmi Sawatzky, Weatherford; Dilan Webster, Western Heights; Caroline Cameron, Bishop McGuinness; Kaylon Williams, Midwest City; Kamra King, Norman; Marisha Wallace, Midwest City; Bretlin Sanders, Cache.
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By Ryan Loose
First impressions make a huge impact on your business. For a new restaurant owner, your restaurant's name is the first impression you'll make. A creatively catchy and memorable name will help tantalize customers and make them open your door or call in a reservation, rather than checking out the next eatery down the block or flipping to the next page in the phone book. It also helps build your reputation through word of mouth, which is one of the biggest assets to a restaurant. So, to start off on the right foot and make your eatery the most popular place in town, here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the perfect name for your restaurant.
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Keep It Creative, But Simple - An unusual, or quirky name is sometimes a great way to go. It's original, fresh, vibrant, and can just be down right fun to say. I've heard of a great Asian theme fusion restaurant called Sashi. The name is a play on words, combining sushi and sashimi into one really catchy name. It's also easy to remember and fun to say. Sashi. If you have a creative idea for a name, make sure it's easy to spell, like Sashi. An easy to spell and pronounce name makes it easier for would-be customers to find your restaurant on the web, or look you up in the phone book.
Don't Be A Copycat - Make sure your name isn't trademarked or already in use before you start printing off the menus and hanging signs. The Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is a great place to start checking if part of your restaurant's name is federally trademarked. To register your business's name in your area, you'll need to contact the Secretary of State's office and request the necessary forms. You can also check with the Secretary of State's office to find out how to search for state trademarks, to see if all or part of your restaurant's name is already registered.
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In the 27 years since Superman: The Movie, much has changed about "the American way." Much has changed in the comics and the TV portrayals of the Man of Steel, too. Maybe it's time for a hero who stands for "truth, justice, and all that stuff" instead of "the American way." Discuss.


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Kelsey lost her spirit weeks before death, grandmother testifies
BRISTOW — The outspoken grandmother of Kelsey Smith-Briggs told jurors today that the 2-year-old had changed for the worse when they were last together weeks before her death. "She was different," Kathie Briggs said of the Aug. 27, 2005, visit. "She looked like she had lost her spirit." Her testimony came on the third day of the child-abuse trial for Kelsey's mother, Raye Dawn Smith. Kelsey died Oct. 11, 2005, at the home of her mother and stepfather near Meeker. "We didn't have an open casket," Briggs said. "I never saw Kelsey again." Prosecutors today called Briggs and Kelsey's stepmother, Ashley Gober, to testify that they saw injuries on Kelsey in 2005 after she had been with her mother. Jurors have heard about Kelsey's broken collarbone, broken legs, bumps around her nose and bruises on her face, back and rear. Briggs is the paternal grandmother. She has been vocal in calling for justice and reforms since Kelsey's death. Her efforts contributed to the passage of a new law and the election defeat of the judge who gave Kelsey back to her mother four months before her death. Briggs got guardianship of Kelsey for awhile after Kelsey's stepmother found suspicious bruises and injuries on the child's back and rear on Jan. 14, 2005, days after Kelsey broke her collarbone while with her mother, according to testimony. She eventually was going back and forth between Briggs' house and her mother for a couple of months, according to testimony. Her father, Lance Briggs, was in the military but she saw him when he was on leave. Kelsey was put in the care of her maternal grandmother, Gayla Smith, after breaking both legs in April 2005. A judge ruled Kelsey could go back to her mother immediately on June 15, 2005. She had been with her mother all the time for two months when Kathie Briggs last saw her. In testimony about the legs, Kathie Briggs said she was told that Kelsey had sprained her ankle at the zoo. She said later Kelsey was returned to her with casts on both legs. She said she took Kelsey to an Oklahoma City doctor in May 2005 and was told there Kelsey had been abused. "I was nauseous," Briggs said. Jurors on Tuesday heard from Kelsey's stepfather, who said in a choked voice that he saw Smith abuse the child three times and covered it up. "I was protecting the wrong person," said Michael Lee Porter, who wore orange jail clothes and remained handcuffed and in leg irons while testifying. "I was trying to protect my wife. It was a mistake and I'm paying for that mistake and Kelsey's paying for it." He and Smith married in April 2005 and divorced after Kelsey's death. Prosecutors have told jurors they must decide whether Smith, 27, abused her daughter or let Porter abuse the child. She denies wrongdoing. Porter said he knows Smith is responsible for Kelsey's death. He described finding the child in bed not breathing after hearing a guttural noise after Smith left their house the afternoon of Oct. 11, 2005. "She was blue," he said. Porter, 27, once was charged with sexually assaulting and murdering Kelsey but pleaded guilty days before his trial in February to enabling child abuse. Under a deal with prosecutors, he is serving 30 years in prison. He denied again Tuesday that he ever hurt Kelsey. His appearance was unusual because prosecutors let him testify even though they say they don't believe his denials. District Attorney Richard Smothermon bluntly revealed in front of the jury that he still believes Porter sexually assaulted and murdered the child. Porter told jurors he saw Smith swat Kelsey excessively in January 2005, hit her in the stomach twice with a closed fist in July 2005 and jerk her from a car and throw her in a chair two days before her death. He said he warned Smith after the abuse in July 2005 that they would split up if he ever saw that again. He testified that she replied, "All I have to do is blame it all on you." Defense attorney Steve Huddleston called the testimony ludicrous. The attorney said, for instance, that Porter never would have left Smith alone with his son and his daughter from other relationships if he had really seen such abuse. "No one who is a parent would do that," the attorney said. The attorney also said Porter had told a judge Smith was a great mother and had told the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that Smith would never hurt Kelsey. Porter replied, "I did lie a lot for my ex-wife. ... I'm through lying for her." Earlier Tuesday, Smith wept again as jurors saw autopsy photos and diagrams of the bruises, scrapes and other injuries to Kelsey's body. The trial judge, Paul Vassar, at one point abruptly called a break as her sobbing grew louder. Smith wept during much of the testimony about the first autopsy. She looked down or put her face in her hands as photos were projected on a large screen about 10 feet from her. The state doctor who did the first autopsy testified Kelsey died from blunt force trauma to the abdomen. "It appeared to me that there was more than one impact," said Dr. Inas Yacoub, who works for the state chief medical examiner. Jurors Tuesday were shown photos of bruises on Kelsey's abdomen, face, chest, thighs, legs and right hand, photos of abrasions on her back and a photo of a tissue tear inside her mouth. The doctor said those injuries were recent. The doctor testified Kelsey suffered genital injuries but she said she is uncertain if it came from a sexual attack or a low blow. She said Kelsey also had bruises to the back of her head. Jurors learned during defense questions that a private Indiana doctor had concluded Kelsey was injured from a sexual assault. 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Apple Tree Grafting Workshop - Free Event
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Local gardeners, fruit growers, and permaculture practitioners are invited to attend, learn about and practice techniques of grafting fruit trees at this "hands-on" public workshop, led by Dr. Joseph Sabol, Nell Wade and other volunteer experts from the Central Coast chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG).
You will learn how to graft various types of "prunings" from locally growing apple trees to rootstock, all provided by these local CRFG workshop leaders. No grafting experience is necessary and it is not hard and lots of fun to learn. Rootstock for apple trees will be available for $3.00 per root and all proceeds used to support the volunteer activities of this CRFG chapter.
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Fantastic Rare Pink Fancy Sapphires Helena Montana
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You are bidding on a 3.1 carats of rare Pink Fancy Sapphires from the Missouri River, El Dorado Bar, near Helena, Montana.Fancy sapphires are defined as any color of sapphire other than blue or red. This parcel of 5 pink stones, have been tumble polished with diamond. These crystals could be mounted in jewelry as they are or could be faceted into beautiful jewels of about 20 to 40 percent of their original weight. They are natural and have not been heat treated. Colors other than light blue to light green are relatively rare in the Montana gravels. Only about one in 100 stones occur in fancy colors. The rarest and most expensive of the fancy colors is the orange sapphire known as padparadschah and are ocassionally found in Montana stones. Fancy sapphires are rare and difficult to obtain and will make a worthy addition to your collection. They measure 5 mm give or take a half mm and weigh .62 gram or 3.1 carats. Shipping to US addresses will be $1.68. (Postage 1.30, padded mailer .20, delivery confirmation .18) Business Policies Please read my entire listing and e-mail any questions before you bid to: . I accept Paypal, checks, money orders, and certified checks. Personal checks will be held for two weeks clearance unless I know you. Items will be shipped immediately upon receipt of good funds by Priority or First Class Mail, usually the next day. If you would like insurance, t will be an additional fee of $1.65. I will combine shipments if you purchase more than 1 item to save you money. Colorado residents will need to add 2.90% sales tax on their purchase. I will ship anyw worldwide for the exact cost of shipping. Please contact me before bidding if you need the cost. Please contact me within 3 days of auction close. Payment is requested within 7 days unless you make prior arrangements. Please write the item number or your e-mail address on any payment that you mail in so I can locate your order and get it sent to you. I offer a 30 day no question asked return policy. Buyer pays all shipping both ways. I believe that t is not a good deal unless both parties are happy with it and I WANT you to be happy. If you ever have any problems with anything you buy from me, please contact me first and I will do everything possible to make it right. If you order any of my rocks, fossils or minerals, I will be including a bonus item to thank you for your purchase. Feedback: I feel that when you bid on my auctions and pay promptly that you deserve immediate positive feedback as you have lived up to your end of the deal. Iâe(tm)ve never understood why other sellers hold you hostage, not giving feedback until you give it to them. After I receive your payment, I believe itâe(tm)s my responsibility to live up to my end of the deal. After you receive your item, if you are 110% happy with it, Iâe(tm)d appreciate your positive feedback in return. Again, if you are not happy, for any reason, contact me first before leaving feedback so I can make it right for you. If you would like to know a little more about me, please click on my âeoe ME âe page. Thanks for looking and good luck on your bidding.


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... never hurts to see a little Turley goodness though! That one you got there sure is nice.
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." -- John Muir
"I think that no two men age at the same rate, or learn equal sums from experience. Some men learn by their years, others simply live through them." -- Louis L'Amour
I have a recent Kephart in 1/8 inch stock- 4.5 inch blade, 4.5 inch handle. It was for my wife, who is finding she loves it for slicing and kitchen prep work. I think it is still heavy enough to make a good outdoor blade, and would not really see a benefit to going thinner on the blade. JMO/ YMMV.
Nemo me impune lacessit ! Wisdom is knowing what to do; Skill is knowing how to do it ; Character is what lets you actually do the job.
Turley Knife Club #59
I know this is part of the creek with custom knives, but I'd love to see you guys do something entry level like your hawks you've been making in the past year, maybe with a few patterns for choices. May not be possible price wise, but a plain jane handle (or blade and rivets only) with a lower performance steel that would be forgiving on beginning knife sharpeners.
5/32 Nessmuk ! With ironwood scales !
How about Lignum Vitae scales?
Here is all the pictures I could find of the nessmuks..I know we had more..Sorry about the top pic being small, its all Ive got of that one..
Kind of a larger camp butcher knife style Nessmuk
I really really like that top one
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Teen Years Youth Worker
Start Date: March 16th, 2016
Starting Wage: $13 to $15.00 /hour
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday, 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM (28 Hours/Week)
This Position reports directly to the Teen Years Program Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for leading volunteers and Auxiliary On-Call Workers on the program site.
The BGCY has a long history of providing teen youth with programs and activities designed to encourage the growth of developmental assets. The BGCY's teen programs are free and engage youth (ages 11 to 18) in the critical hours after school. Our program includes academic aid, an employment centre, recreation, music, community stewardship opportunities, and a nightly Fresh From Scratch meal.
Reporting to Teen Years Program Coordinator, the Teen Years Youth Worker is responsible for aiding the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the program.
General BGCY
- Ensures that BGCY program standards, guidelines and policies are followed, and that programs align to BGCY's Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction;
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of program development and delivery, as per BGCY policy and procedure;
- Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions;
- Keeps informed and has a general awareness of all BGCY programs and services;
- Assist the Program Coordinator in light office duties and other related duties as requested.
Program Development and Reporting
- Aids the Program Coordinator in the implementation of teen-years appropriate programming, ensuring that the social/recreational needs of children and families who visit the program are met;
- Aids the Program Coordinator in recording regular accurate program records, statistics, health and safety reports, and other records as requested by the Operations Director.
Program Delivery
- Engages teen years youth in appropriate programming and activities as per a developed program plan;
- Work as part of a team to foster an atmosphere that promotes healthy lifestyle, self-esteem, teamwork through fun, safe, and challenging activities, while being a positive adult role model;
- Ensure site safety, cleanliness, and security, including the proper opening and lock up of all facilities, set-up and dismantling of all program areas, general maintenance duties, and ensuring proper care for all vehicles and equipment;
- Ensure client safety by adhering to all BGCY emergency policy and procedures and conducting regular staff, participant and site safety exercises.
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- Aids the Program Coordinator in liaising with various community partners in an effort to engage youth from all social and economic backgrounds, and to provide top quality programming.
- Assist in office reception, including greeting, answering telephones and providing general information.
• Current Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector);
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• Valid Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate (must be attained within first 3 months of work);
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AMD claims 83% VR market share, shows VR on Polaris
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 14, 2016 - 11:00 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: VR, radeon pro duo, radeon, capsaicin, amd
As part of AMD's Capsaicin event in San Francisco today, the company is making some bold statements around its strategy for VR, including massive market share dominance, new readiness programs and the future of VR with the Polaris architecture due out this year.
The most surprising statement made by AMD at the event was the claim that "AMD is powering the overwhelming majority of home entertainment VR systems around the world, with an estimated 83 percent market share." This is obviously not based on discrete GPU sales in the PC market alone, but instead includes the sales of the PlayStation 4 game console, for which Sony will launch its own PlayStation VR headset later this year. (Side note, does JPR not include the array of Samsung phones to be "home entertainment VR" systems?)
There is no denying that Sony's install base with the PS4 has put AMD in the driver seat when it comes to global gaming GPU distribution, but as of today this advantage has not amounted to anything noticeable in the PC space – a stance that AMD was selling hard before the consoles' launch. I am hesitant to put any weight behind AMD's PS4 integration for VR moving forward, so the company will have to prove that this is in fact an advantage for the chip maker going into 2016.
AMD is talking up other partnerships as well, including those with HTC and Oculus for their respective headset launches, due in the next 30 days. Beyond that, AMD hardware is being used in the just announced Sulon Q wireless VR headset and has deals in place with various healthcare, media and educational outlets to seed development hardware.
For system vendors and add-in card builders, AMD is launching a certification program that will create labels of "Radeon™ VR Ready Premium" and "Radeon™ VR Ready Creator". The former will be assigned to graphics cards at Radeon R9 290 performance and above to indicate they are capable of meeting the specifications required by Oculus and HTC for their VR headsets; the latter is going to be assigned only to the Radeon Pro Duo dual-Fiji graphics card, meant to target developers that need maximum performance.
Finally, AMD is showing that its next generation graphics architecture, Polaris, is capable of VR as well.
AMD today demonstrated for the first time ever the company's forthcoming Polaris 10 GPU running Valve's Aperture Science Robot Repair demo powered by the HTC Vive Pre. The sample GPU features the recently announced Polaris GPU architecture designed for 14nm FinFET, optimized for DirectX® 12 and VR, and boasts significant architectural improvements over previous AMD architectures including HDR monitor support, industry-leading performance-per-watt 2, and AMD's 4th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture.
We are still waiting to see if this is the same silicon that AMD showed at CES, a mainstream part, or if we might be witnessing the first demo of a higher end part, wetting the appetite of the enthusiast community.
AMD launches dual-Fiji card as Radeon Pro Duo, targeting VR developers, for $1500
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 14, 2016 - 11:00 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: VR, radeon pro duo, radeon, Fiji, dual fiji, capsaicin, amd
It's finally here, and AMD is ready to ship it, the much discussed and often debated dual-Fiji graphics card that the company first showed with the launch of the Fury series of Radeon cards way back in June of last year. It was unnamed then, and I started calling it the AMD Fury X2, but it seems that AMD has other plans for this massive compute powerhouse, now with a price tag of $1,499.
As part of the company's Capsaicin event at GDC tonight, AMD showed the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, calling it the "most powerful platform for VR" among other things. The card itself is a dual-slot configuration with what appears to be a (very thick) 120mm self-contained liquid cooler, similar to the Fury X design. You'll need three 8-pin power connectors for the Radeon Pro Duo as well, but assuming you are investing in this kind of hardware that should be no issue.
Even with the integration of HBM to help minimize the footprint of the GPU and memory system, the Radeon Pro Duo is a bit taller than the standard bracket and is more analogous the length of a standard graphics card.
AMD isn't telling us much about performance in the early data provided, only mentioning again that the card provides 16 teraflops of compute performance. This is just about double that of the Fury X, single GPU variant released last year; clearly the benefit of water cooling the Pro Duo is that it can run at maximum clock speeds.
Probably the biggest change from what we learned about the dual-GPU card in June to today is its target market. AMD claims that the Radeon Pro Duo is "aimed at all aspects of the VR developer lifestyle: developing content more rapidly for tomorrow's killer VR experiences while at work, and playing the latest DirectX® 12 experiences at maximum fidelity while off work." Of course you can use this card for gaming – it will show up in your system just as any dual-GPU configuration would and can be taken advantage of at the same level owning two Fury X cards would.
The Radeon Pro Duo is cooled by a rear-mounted liquid cooler in this photo
That being said, with a price tag of $1,499, it makes very little sense for gamers to invest in this product for gaming alone. Just as we have said about the NVIDIA TITAN line of products, they are the best of the best but are priced to attract developers rather than gamers. In the past AMD had ridiculed NVIDIA for this kind of move but it seems that the math just works here – the dual-Fiji card is likely a high cost, low yield, low production part. Add to that the fact that it was originally promised in Q3 2015, and that AMD has publicly stated that its Polaris-based GPUs would be ready starting in June, and the window for a consumer variant of the Radeon Pro Duo is likely closed.
"The Radeon Pro Duo is AMD's evolution of their high-end graphics card strategy with them positioning the Radeon Pro Duo more towards a content creator audience rather than gamers. This helps justify the higher price and lower volumes as well as gives developers the frame of mind to develop for multi-GPU VR from the get go rather than as an afterthought." - Anshel Sag, Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy
For engineers, developers, educational outlets and other professional landscapes though, the pure processing power compressed into a single board will be incredibly by useful. And of course, for those gamers crazy enough out there with the unlimited budget and the need to go against our recommendations.
Update: AMD's Capsaicin livestream included some interesting slides on the new Pro Duo GPU, including some of the capabilities and a look at the cooling system.
The industrial design has carried over from the Fury X
As we see from this slide, the Pro Duo offers 2x Fiji GPUs with 8GB of HBM, and boasts 16 TFLOPS of compute power (the AMD Nano offers 8.19 TFLOPS, so this is consistent with a dual-Nano setup).
The cooling system is again a Cooler Master design, with a separate block for each GPU. The hoses have a nice braided cover, and lead to a very thick looking radiator with a pre-attached fan.
From the look of the fan blades this looks like it's designed to move quite a bit of air, and it will need to considering a single (120 mm?) radiator is handling cooling for a pair of high-end GPUs. Temperatures and noise levels will be something to look for when we have hardware in hand.
Zalman's ZM-M600R gaming mouse, a simple mouse for simple people
Subject: General Tech | March 14, 2016 - 09:32 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ZM-M600R, zalman, input, gaming mouse, ambidextrous
There are those for whom more is always better, even when talking about buttons on a mouse. There are also those who prefer simplicity and have no interest in a mouse with well over a dozen buttons. The Zalman ZM-M600R gaming mouse is very much made for the latter type of user, be they left or right handed. There are three buttons in total, along with a scroll wheel; the third button on the top is a back button for when you are browsing. DPI and polling rates are controlled by physical switches on the bottom of the mouse as the mouse does not have software to control it. It does have a way to turn the mouse into a storage device for saving a 'profile', you should read about the process over at Overclockers Club, it is certainly ... unique.
"In the end I wasn't sold on the Zalman ZM-M600R gaming mouse. I can carry on the rant from the testing pages on my annoyance with the lack of buttons on this mouse, but I'm sure that's been stated enough throughout the review. It's apparently becoming a popular choice for some professional gamers, and it's hard to say if they honestly like them or, like most people, like to get free stuff."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Razer Naga Chroma 5G MMO gaming mouse @ Kitguru
- Cooler Master Xornet II Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- E-Blue K820 Professional Gaming Combo @ eTeknix
- Zalman ZM-K700M @ techPowerUp
- Rantopad MXX Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ NikKTech
AMD Live Stream and Live Blog TODAY!!
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 14, 2016 - 08:41 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, live, capsaicin, amd
Crucial's DDR4-2133 32GB Dual-Channel kit; decent price but can it perform?
Subject: Memory | March 14, 2016 - 08:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: crucial, ddr4, ddr4-2133
The price of DDR4 continues to come down from the stratosphere and into affordable territory, especially when you look at the kits lower their frequencies to allow you to buy a larger pool of RAM. The Crucial DDR4-2133 32GB kit is an example of this, albeit a strange one as they have opted for two DIMMs as opposed to four. The DDR4-2133 15-15-15-36-2T kit retails for ~$175 and has forgone heatspreaders, not a major problem as they are generally only useful for those who want flashy looking RAM. Unfortunately the price is a bit higher than some of the competition and from Hardware Canucks' testing the DIMMs really do not like to be overclocked. If you are still holding out on upgrading your system solely because of the price of DDR4, do a bit of shopping around as you may be in for a pleasant surprise.
"The Crucial DDR4-2133 32GB memory kit may look unassuming but its combination of huge capacity, good speeds, decent overclocking and a low price make for a perfect combination."
Here are some more Memory articles from around the web:
- Mushkin Redline DDR4 3000MHz 16GB @ eTeknix
- Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB @ eTeknix
- HyperX Savage 2666Mhz 32GB Memory Review @ OCC
- G.Skill Trident Z DDR4-3400 16GB Memory Review @ OCC
- Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB @ eTeknix
Live in the US and are looking for a new router? Don't buy TP-Link
Subject: General Tech | March 14, 2016 - 06:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: tp-link, dd-wrt
The US FCC backed off on preventing users from flashing the firmware on their routers, as long as they do not operate outside authorized radio frequency band, not that this had anything to do with why users wanted to flash to DD-WRT. This has not stopped TP-Link from doing so, as of now they will not sell routers which allow a user to install customized firmware. Assumedly this is a CYA move to ensure that they cannot be sued if someone does change the frequency limits, output power, country codes or other banned modifications but is more likely to cause a decline in their sales. The Register has more on the decision from the FC and TP-Link here.
"In a brief statement and FAQ published this week, TP-Link – which is based in Shenzhen, China – said the FCC's revised rules on radio-based equipment makes user reprogrammable firmware illegal in America, and therefore it cannot sell in the US routers that can be re-flashed by their owners."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Linux Kernel 4.5 Officially Released @ Slashdot
- Updategate: Microsoft is reportedly upgrading PCs to Windows 10 automatically @ The Inquirer
- Samsung PC, laptop owner? Better update the update tool @ The Register
- WDLabs launches new Raspberry Pi drive with 314GB storage @ The Inquirer
- Le upstart de la storage: OpenIO, ARM CPUs and Kinetic drives @ The Register
- devolo DLAN1200+ PowerLine LAN Starter Kit Review @ NikKTech
- Engineer Humanity's Future: The 2016 Hackaday Prize
AMD Announces the Sulon Q: First Wireless VR Headset
Subject: General Tech | March 14, 2016 - 05:51 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: wireless vr headset, vr headset, VR, virtual reality, Sulon Q, FX-8800P, amd fx, amd
AMD is powering the world's first truly self-contained VR solution, the Sulon Q, a wireless headset with a powerful computer built in.
AMD has partnered with Sulon Technologies, an startup based in Toronto, to produce this new headset, which seems to have the potential to disrupt the fledgling VR market. The idea is simple, and unique; unlike existing designs that require a VR-ready PC (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive) or the latest smartphone (GearVR) to work, the Sulon Q VR headset incorporates a full gaming PC inside the headset, allowing for the first actually wireless experience in this young technology's existence.
As Ars Technica notes in their post on the Sulon Q this morning:
"According to the announcement, that 'wear and play' untethered design makes the Sulon Q quite different from competition like the Oculus Rift or SteamVR-powered HTC Vive, which both need a relatively high-end PC to actually generate the images on the headset. With the Sulon Q, the Windows 10 PC hardware is built into the unit, including an expected four-core AMD FX-8800P processor with a Radeon R7 graphics card."
Who wouldn't want to wear an entire PC on their head? Thermal (and other health) concerns aside, just what sort of hardware is under the hood (so to speak)? According to the report published at VideoCardz this morning, it will offer a new AMD FX processor (the FX-8800P) and overall specs that look like they belong more to a gaming laptop than a VR headset.
(Quoting directly from the report on VideoCardz via this Reddit post):
Experiences: VR, AR, and spatial computing Ergonomics Lightweight, comfortable, ergonomically designed all-in-one tether-free form factor
Processors: AMD FX-8800P processor at up to 35W with Radeon R7 Graphics leveraging AMD's Graphics Core Next architecture 4 compute cores and 8 GPU cores unlocked through Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) Sulon Spatial Processing Unit (SPU)
Memory: 8 GB DDR3 Memory
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Display: 2560×1440 OLED display at 90 Hz 110-degree Field-of-View
Audio: 3D spatial audio powered by GenAudio's AstoundSound® technology Built-in 3.5 mm audio jack Custom spatially-optimized Sulon Q earbuds Dual noise-cancelling embedded microphones.
Tracking: Sulon Spatial Processing Unit combining real-time machine vision technologies and mixed reality spatial computer for real-time environment mapping and tracking from the inside outward, dynamic virtualization for VR/AR fusion, and gesture recognition
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, SPU
Software: Microsoft Windows® 10 "Project Dragon" application for spatial computing AMD LiquidVR technologies for ensure smooth and responsive VR and AR experiences
Peripherals: Wireless keyboard and mouse provided in box Any other Windows 10-compatible controllers and joysticks
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, 2x USB 3.0 Type A, Micro HDMI OUT
A video for the Sulon Q is also up on YouTube this morning:
The two biggest questions that always accompany any new hardware announcement - how much will it cost, and when is it available - have not been answered just yet. We'll await further information as GDC has just begun, but it seems very safe to say that 2016 will be focused very heavily on VR.
Huawei honor 5X; that other phone company
Subject: Mobile | March 11, 2016 - 11:33 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Huawei, honor 5x
Huawei's new honor 5x is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 with 8 cores, 4 ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz and another 4 ARM Cortex A53's @ 1.2 GHz. Qualcomm's Adreno 405 provides GPU power for the 5.5" 1090p IPS display. As is common with many of their other phones the honor supports dual SIMs, one micro and nano. TechARP have put together a comprehensive review of the phone, covering the specifications as well usage and setup. Check it out here.
"The honor 5X is one of the most anticipated smartphones to come out of CES 2016. It offers a 5.5″ full HD display, and a second-generation rim-free fingerprint reader, powered by a Qualcomm octa-core processor underneath its metal alloy body at less than US$220. "
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
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- BQ Aquaris X5 hands-on @ The Inquirer
- Dell Inspiron 15 7559 4K Laptop @ Kitguru
- Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series @ Tech ARP
- MSI GS40 6QE Phantom 14″ Gaming Laptop @ Custom PC Review
- Ventev Powercell 3015C @ TechwareLabs
Rumor: NVIDIA's Next GPU Called GTX 1080, Uses GDDR5X
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 11, 2016 - 10:03 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: rumor, report, pascal, nvidia, HBM2, gtx1080, GTX 1080, gtx, GP104, geforce, gddr5x
We are expecting news of the next NVIDIA graphics card this spring, and as usual whenever an announcement is imminent we have started seeing some rumors about the next GeForce card.
(Image credit: NVIDIA)
Pascal is the name we've all being hearing about, and along with this next-gen core we've been expecting HBM2 (second-gen High Bandwidth Memory). This makes today's rumor all the more interesting, as VideoCardz is reporting (via BenchLife) that a card called either the GTX 1080 or GTX 1800 will be announced, using the GP104 GPU core with 8GB of GDDR5X - and not HBM2.
The report also claims that NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang will have an announcement for Pascal in April, which leads us to believe a shipping product based on Pascal is finally in the works. Taking in all of the information from the BenchLife report, VideoCardz has created this list to summarize the rumors (taken directly from the source link):
- Pascal launch in April
- GTX 1080/1800 launch in May 27th
- GTX 1080/1800 has GP104 Pascal GPU
- GTX 1080/1800 has 8GB GDDR5X memory
- GTX 1080/1800 has one 8pin power connector
- GTX 1080/1800 has 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort
- First Pascal board with HBM would be GP100 (Big Pascal)
Rumored GTX 1080 Specs (Credit: VideoCardz)
The alleged single 8-pin power connector with this GTX 1080 would place the power limit at 225W, though it could very well require less power. The GTX 980 is only a 165W part, with the GTX 980 Ti rated at 250W.
As always, only time will tell how accurate these rumors are; though VideoCardz points out "BenchLife stories are usually correct", though they are skeptical of the report based on the name GTX 1080 (though this would follow the current naming scheme of GeForce cards).
Arctic Cooling doubles up with the Liquid Freezer 240
Subject: Cases and Cooling | March 11, 2016 - 08:36 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: arctic cooling, Liquid Freezer 240, AIO
Arctic Cooling has expanded their AIO CPU cooler lineup with the Liquid Freezer 240, which will fit on any modern AMD or Intel CPU. As with the smaller Liquid Freezer 120 the CPU mounting bracket locks into place, making the install a breeze. When [H]ard|OCP strapped it onto a CPU overclocked to 4.4GHz they were quite pleased to see this cooler take top spot, 69.7C under full load. It was rather quiet as well, 41.7dBA is very acceptable for such a powerful cooler. Pricing is equally impressive, $100 for the best AIO cooler they have tested. No wonder it picked up a Gold Award.
"Arctic Cooling claims its new Liquid Freezer 240 is "Extremely Powerful yet Quiet," "Designed for Extreme Cooling Performance" and that it has "Optimal Heat Dissipation." This All-In-One CPU cooler has a 240mm radiator that is poised to do great things with a stock Push/Pull 4-fan configuration and excellent cold plate."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- be Quiet Dark Rock TF Review @ OCC
- ID-Cooling Hunter VC-Twin CPU Cooler @
- Streacom F12C Aluminium PC Case Review @ NikKTech
- NZXT Manta (White Edition) ITX @ Modders-Inc
- Phanteks Eclipse P400 @ Modders-Inc
- Thermaltake Core X9 E-ATX Cube @ NikKTech
- Phanteks Eclipse P400S @ Benchmark Reviews
- Fractal Design Node 202 mini-ITX @ eTeknix
The Daring Young Bits on the Flying Trapeze
Subject: General Tech | March 11, 2016 - 06:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: koruza, infrared, LiFi
Transmitting data over light beams is not a new idea, we've even covered flourescent light LANs in the not too distant past, however these solutions have tended to be expensive. Over at Hack a Day is news about a project working on a less expensive solution, beaming data over infrared light. They use Raspberry Pi powered machines with motorized lenses in a 3D-printed chassis to project the signal. A green light is used for rough aiming of the devices, once they are pointed at each other a web interface allows you to fine tune the IR emitter and receiver, with real time feedback to show how the signal is changing. As with other LiFi networks you are limited by line of sight and people walking in between the transmitter and receiver can cause dropped packets but it is still a lot cheaper than running fibre optics through your building. Check out this project and several other similar solutions over at Hack a Day.
"The Koruza project is an open-source, "inexpensive" system that aims to transmit 1 Gb/sec over distances around 100 meters, using modulated infrared light. The intended use-case is urban building-to-building communication at speeds that would otherwise require laying fiber-optic cables."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Next-gen LTE is making a monkey out of Wi-Fi @ The Register
- Updategate: Microsoft nagware tries to turn workers against sys admins Updategate: Microsoft nagware tries to turn workers against sys admins @ The Inquirer
- 0day remote code exec holes in mobile modems can read SMS and HTTP @ The Register
- Amazon Echo hijacks thermostat after mistaking radio for voice command @ The Inquirer
- Tor Users Can Be Tracked Based On Their Mouse Movements @ Slashdot
- Qualcomm ARM server chips try on Red Hat Enterprise Linux for size @ The Register
Splitting the difference, Corsair's Void Surround
Subject: General Tech | March 10, 2016 - 10:20 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, corsair, VOID Surround, 7.1
The new VOID Surround from Corsair sits between the Void Stereo and Void USB in price, but has some features which might make it more appealing to a wider crowd. It ships with both a four-pole 3.5-mm jack for mobile devices, consoles and PCs as well as a Dolby Headphone USB adapter for which supports Dolby 7.1 virtual surround. The mute button and volume wheel are on the left side of the headset as opposed to being on the cord which is a handy design, although it does make confirming you are muted a bit difficult. The Tech Report tried it out and found it usable, albeit they were not overly fond of the microphone or the virtual Dolby 7.1 implementation. Check out the full review before you decide if you like this headset or not.
"Corsair's Void Surround headset promises universal device compatibility and surround-sound immersion, thanks to an included Dolby 7.1 USB dongle that works with Corsair's CUE software to do its thing. We put the Surround to the test with games and music to see whether it offers a more immersive experience than the average stereo headset."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Corsair Void Surround Gaming Headset Review @ Neoseeker
- Corsair Void Surround Gaming Headset @ Benchmark Reviews
- MP4Nation Brainwavz HM5 Headphones @ techPowerUp
- G.Skill Ripjaws SV710 7.1 @ Kitguru
- Edifier H850 Hi-Fi Headphone Review @ NikKTech
- IOGear Kaliber Gaming Saga Surround Sound Gaming Headphones Review @ OCC
- GAMDIAS EROS ELITE EQ Headset @ Benchmark Reviews
- Monster Adistar Adidas Bluetooth Headphones @ TechwareLabs
- Monster 24K Bluetooth Superstar Backfloat Review @ TechwareLabs
Just when you thought Patch Tuesday couldn't get any more absurd
Subject: General Tech | March 10, 2016 - 09:32 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: microsoft, patch tuesday, windows 10
Microsoft is trying a lot of new things with Windows 10, unfortunately they seem to be things no one has asked for. We have seen them about face on providing Knowledge Base information on updates, from hiding the actual updates which were being installed to providing a way for admins to actually see which updates were being pushed. Then they tried out reinstalling and resetting default programs during updates, again something not particularly well received and so was discontinued. Now Microsoft has found yet another trick to advertise the availability of Win10 to those who have not yet upgraded. After this latest patch opening a new blank tab gives you a nice blue bar with the text 'Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 10.' ... because the pop up and emails were apparently not enough.
The Inquirer might be stretching it a bit when they refer to it as adware but it is certainly not the security patch it is billed as. For a bit of added class you will never see KB3146449 in your list of installed updates, the only way you will know is if you get that message. The hidden update is the real worry here, if a patch is released which you cannot determine is actually installed the difficulty to troubleshoot problems is vastly increased. Advertise if you want but please don't make a habit of pushing hidden updates, OK?
"JUST WHEN YOU thought Microsoft had stooped as low as it could with Updategate, along comes another low blow. This time it's an advertising payload hidden in a security patch."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Qualcomm ARM server chips try on Red Hat Enterprise Linux for size @ The Register
- Home Ebola testing with a Tricorder? There's an app for that @ The Register
- How to Easily Back Up and Restore Linux File Permissions @ Linux.com
- Microsoft has released a Debian Linux switch OS. Repeat, a Debian Linux switch operating system @ The Register
Podcast #390 - ASUS Z170 Sabertooth Mk1, Corsair Carbide 400C, more about Windows Store Games, and more!
Subject: General Tech | March 10, 2016 - 07:10 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: podcast, video, asus, z170 sabertooth, corsair, carbide 400c, Windows Store, uwp, dx12, amd, nvidia, directflip, 16.3, 364.47, 364.51, SFX, Seagate, OCP, NVMe
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AMD Announces XConnect Technology for External Graphics
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 10, 2016 - 06:27 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: XConnect, thunderbolt 3, radeon, graphics card, gpu, gaming laptop, external gpu, amd
AMD has announced their new external GPU technology called XConnect, which leverages support from the latest Radeon driver to support AMD graphics over Thunderbolt 3.
The technology showcased by AMD is powered by Razer, who partnered with AMD to come up with an expandable solution that supports up to 375W GPUs, including R9 Fury, R9 Nano, and all R9 300 series GPUs up to the R9 390X (there is no liquid cooling support, and the R9 Fury X isn't listed as being compatible). The notebook in AMD's marketing material is the Razer Blade Stealth, which offers the Razer Core external GPU enclosure as an optional accessory. (More information about these products from Razer here.) XConnect is not tied to any vendor, however; this is "generic driver" support for GPUs over Thunderbolt 3.
AMD has posted this video with the head of Global Technical Marketing, Robert Hallock, to explain the new tech and show off the Razer hardware:
The exciting part has to be the promise of an industry standard for external graphics, something many have hoped for. Not everyone will produce a product exactly like Razer has, since there is no requirement to provide a future upgrade path in a larger enclosure like this, but the important thing is that Thunderbolt 3 support is built in to the newest Radeon Crimson drivers.
Here are the system requirements for AMD XConnect from AMD:
- Radeon Software 16.2.2 driver (or later)
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 port
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 cable
- Windows 10 build 10586 (or later)
- BIOS support for external graphics over Thunderbolt 3 (check with system vendor for details)
- Certified Thunderbolt 3 graphics enclosure configured with supported Radeon R9 Series GPU
- Thunderbolt firmware (NVM) v.16
The announcement introduces all sorts of possibilities. How awesome would it be to see a tiny solution with an R9 Nano powered by, say, an SFX power supply? Or what about a dual-GPU enclosure (possibly requiring 2 Thunderbolt 3 connections?), or an enclosure supporting liquid cooling (and the R9 Fury X)? The potential is certainly there, and with a standard in place we could see some really interesting products in the near future (or even DIY solutions). It's a promising time for mobile gaming!
ZOTAC Introduces ZBOX MAGNUS EN980 VR Ready Mini-PC
Subject: Graphics Cards, Systems | March 10, 2016 - 04:38 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: zotac, zbox, VR, SFF, nvidia, mini-pc, MAGNUS EN980, liquid cooling, GTX980, GTX 980, graphics, gpu, geforce
ZOTAC is teasing a new mini PC "ready for virtual reality" leading up to Cebit 2016, happening later this month. The ZBOX MAGNUS EN980 supplants the EN970 as the most powerful version of ZOTAC's gaming mini systems, and will come equipped with no less than an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980.
(Image via Guru3D)
Some questions remain ahead of a more formal announcemnent, and foremost among them is the version of the system's GTX 980. Is this the full desktop variant, or the GTX 980m? It seems to be the former, if we can read into the "factory-installed water-cooling solution", especially if that pertains to the GPU. In any case this will easily be the most powerful mini-PC ZOTAC has released, as even the current MAGNUS EN970 doesn't actually ship with a GTX 970 as the name would imply; rather, a GTX 960 handles discrete graphics duties according to the specs.
The MAGNUS EN980's GTX 980 GPU - mobile or not - will make this a formidable gaming system, paired as it is with a 6th-gen Intel Skylake CPU (the specific model was not mentioned in the press release; the current high-end EN970 with dicrete graphics uses the Intel Core i5-5200U). Other details include support for up to four displays via HDMI and DisplayPort, USB 3.0 and 3.1 Type-C inputs, and built-in 802.11ac wireless.
We'll have to wait until Cebit (which runs from March 14 - 18) for more details. Full press release after the break.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3 Released
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 10, 2016 - 12:42 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: amd, radeon, graphics drivers, vulkan, dx12, DirectX 12
New graphics drivers from AMD have just been published, and it's a fairly big release. First, Catalyst 16.3 adds Vulkan support to main-branch drivers, which they claim is conformant to the 1.0 specification. The Khronos Group website still doesn't list AMD as conforming, but I assume that they will be added shortly (rather than some semantic "conformant" "fully conformant" thing going on). This is great for the platform, as we are still in the launch window of DirectX 12.
Performance has apparently increased as well, significantly. This is especially true in the DirectX 12 title, Gears of War Ultimate Edition. AMD claims that FuryX will see up to a 60% increase in that title, and the R9 380 will gain up to 44%. It's unclear how much that is in real world performance, especially in terms of stutter and jank, which apparently plagues that game.
The driver also has a few other interesting features. One that I don't quite understand is "Power Efficiency Toggle". This supposedly "allows the user to disable some power efficiency optimizations". I would assume that means keeping you GPU up-clocked under certain conditions, but I don't believe that was much of an issue for the last few generations. That said, the resolved issues section claims that some games were choppy because of core clock fluctuation, and lists this option as the solution, so maybe it was. It is only available on "select" Radeon 300 GPUs and Fury X. That is, Fury X specifically, not the regular Fury or the Nano. I expect Ryan will be playing around with it in the next little while.
Last of the main features, the driver adds support for XConnect, which is AMD's new external graphics standard. It requires a BIOS that support external GPUs, which AMD lists the Razer Blade Stealth as. Also noteworthy, Eyefinity can now be enabled with just two displays, and Display Scaling can be set per-game. I avoid manually controlling drivers, even my Wacom tablet, to target specific applications, but that's probably great for those who do.
As a final note: the Ashes of the Singularity 2.0 benchmark now supports DirectFlip.
If you have a recent AMD GPU, grab the drivers from AMD's website.
Ashes of the Singularity Goes Live on March 31st
Subject: General Tech | March 9, 2016 - 10:40 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Oxide Games, ashes of the singularity, Star Swarm, dx12, DirectX 12
Ashes of the Singularity, by Oxide Games and Stardock, the RTS that spawned from the Star Swarm demo, will be released on March 31st. Unless something sneaks in before then, this will pretty much be our first look at DirectX 12 in a full, released game, and pretty much the only one to take advantage of its ability to draw many simple objects.
Again, I'm excluding released games based on engines Unreal Engine 4, because you don't have full DirectX 12 support if your engine provider doesn't claim full DirectX 12 support. I'm pretty sure they just enabled Epic's experimental feature, rather than beat them to overhauling their hardware interfaces. I'm also ignoring Gears of War Ultimate Edition because of the state it launched in.
It seems like the only source for this news is PC Gamer. Stardock hasn't officially said what will change in this launch from the previous beta release (Beta 2). The game currently supports mixed multi-GPU on DirectX 12, and a variety of other features, which will be interesting to see in official software. Unless we get a surprise in the official announcement, it looks like Vulkan might be a "patch after launch" thing, though.
Ubuntu 16.04 Deprecates AMD fglrx Driver Support
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 9, 2016 - 08:30 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: ubuntu, graphics drivers, graphics driver, amd
AMD has been transitioning their kernel driver from the closed-source fglrx to the open-source AMDGPU driver that was announced last year. This forms the base that both closed and open user-mode drivers will utilize. For the upcoming Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Canonical has decided to deprecate fglrx and remove it from the system upon upgrade. Users can then choose to install an AMDGPU-based one, or reinstall the Radeon driver. That will need to be done without Canonical's support, though.
It makes sense that they would choose Ubuntu 16.04 to pull the plug. This is the version that Canonical will be maintaining for the next five years, which could give a headache when AMD has spent the last year trying to get rid of it. AMDGPU is a much safer target as the years roll forward. On the other hand, GPUs prior to Fiji will not have the luxury of choosing, because AMD still hasn't announced AMDGPU for
GDC (Update March 9th @ 6pm: Fixed typo) GCN 1.0 and 1.1.
Android N Preview Published and Pixel C for Devs Discounts
Subject: Mobile | March 9, 2016 - 07:22 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: pixel c, nexus 6p, nexus 6, nexus 5x, google, android n, Android
With basically zero warning, Google has released Android N previews for the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6, the Nexus 6P, the Nexus 9, the Nexus Player, and the Pixel C. It can be installed by flashing the OS onto the device, or by joining the Android Beta Program. Personally, I'd recommend joining the program, because then updates are pushed over-the-air. Be sure to back up your personal data, too. Almost every method of installing or removing the preview build will intentionally wipe the device. (Technically, installing from the Android Beta Program shouldn't erase user data, but errors can occur, and, even then, the device will be wiped when you leave.)
Aligning with this announcement is a discount on the Pixel C. It is only available to developers, and only within the US. Also, before I found out that Canadians were not eligible, I tried getting a code and the website seems to silently fail. It basically just refreshes and no email is sent, so Google might have pulled the plug once non-developers heard the news. Android Police believes that it only applies to the 64GB version, but Google's announcement wasn't clear on that. This would make the Pixel C available for $450 USD, which is quite cheap for a 10-inch, Tegra X1 device.
Android N will have a few user experience (UX) changes. The two most obvious ones are app splitscreen, which behaves like Windows 8's Windows Store app snapping, and "direct reply notifications," which allows, for instance, replying to a chat message from the notification itself. Google has also moved to OpenJDK, as we mentioned during the holidays. This is an Oracle-approved, open-source implementation of Java that can be freely used.
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