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The Samsung 85-inch smart TV would typically set you back $1,400. However, the US retailer has discounted the model by $400 for a limited time, so you can make the purchase – while stocks last – for just under $1000. The Samsung 85-inch smart TV is a solid option if you want to invest in a future-proof model. Not only are you provided a massive 85 inches of display space, but the TV offers 4K Crystal UHD resolution (2160p) and 4K UHD Upscaling – which will automatically bump up the resolution of content, where possible....

“Early generative AI technologies have raised questions about how it should be properly used,” Sarah Casillas, senior director of content for Adobe Stock," wrote in a blog post. “Adobe has deeply considered these questions and implemented a new submission policy that we believe will ensure our content uses AI technology responsibly by creators and customers alike.” AI-generated art has quickly captured the attention of the public, with fun and buzzy apps like DreamUp and AI Time Machine giving users original and compelling illustrations based on the users’ own pictures or text prompts....

As an incentive to make use of these offered benefits, developers will be able to earn up to an additional 10% in revenue shares by utilizing them, making it possible for them to retain up to 90% of the total income for their Alexa Skills’ sales. The online retail giant noted that this latest announcement is part of a larger, ongoing effort to expand the community of Alexa Skill developers....

The report sent AMD shares up 1.5% in late trading. CEO Dr. Lisa Su called it “another record quarter as revenue grew 54% and operating income doubled year-over-year.” Added Su, “3rd Gen EPYC processor shipments ramped significantly in the quarter as our data center sales more than doubled year-over-year. “Our business significantly accelerated in 2021, growing faster than the market based on our leadership products and consistent execution,” she added....

The resignation was announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday afternoon. The prime minister said Porter chose to resign due to a “conflict of interest” existing between protecting the identity of the donors and not distracting government from its work. “Ultimately, I decided that if I have to make a choice between seeking to pressure the Trust to break individuals’ confidentiality in order to remain in Cabinet, or alternatively forego my Cabinet position, there is only one choice I could, in all conscience, make....

This may sound strange in a work climate obsessed with engagement, particularly as employers grope to find best practices for a new digital workforce. One recent survey of 2000 Americans found that over 71% of participants want anonymous ways to engage for both in-person and virtual meetings. 74% of respondents in the survey reported that meeting tools enabling them to engage anonymously have helped them feel heard. Anonymity is a way to feel heard… What’s going on here?...

These AirPods have better sound, longer battery life, and are more sustainable than their predecessor, the AirPod Pros. During Apple Far Out event, Tim Cook announced called them, “The most advanced AirPods yet.” AirPods Pro 2: Release date The AirPods Pro 2 will be available for purchase online on Sept. 9, 2022. In-store availability will begin Sept, 23, 2022. It has been three years since Apple released a new in-ear headphone model, with the latest being the drop of the AirPods Pro in 2019....

Good. According to Gurman, moving the release gives Apple more time to streamline the Stage Manager, which in the betas has been buggy, difficult to use, and is also limited to the newer M1 iPads. Gurman also points out that pushing the release forward by a month brings it closer to the release of the new hardware, which is expected before the end of the year. Also: How to use iPadOS 16’s Stage Manager: 5 tips to transform your iPad experience On top of this, Apple has already announced that some iOS and iPadOS features, such as an updated CarPlay experience, won’t be available immediately, and that those will be added in later updates....

In December, Apple deferred its return-to-work effort and gave all employees a $1,000 bonus that it encouraged them to spend on remote-working equipment. It had previously targeted February 1 for corporate staff to return to physical workspaces and was piloting a hybrid-work arrangement where staff could come to the office one or two days per week. Apple also on Thursday announced it would resume in-person classes at Apple stores on March 7 for the first time since the start of the pandemic....

The Australian Missile Corporation is a subsidiary of NIOA, a Defence prime contractor and the largest Australian-owned supplier of weapons and munitions to Defence. Archer is developing quantum computing processor chip technology, and said it currently possesses advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities that will be of benefit to a future sovereign guided weapons enterprise. The non-binding letter of intent Archer has signed with AMC will be focused on its 12CQ quantum computing chip technology....

That’s for one camera, which promises up to 2K image playback with an Arlo monthly subscription that employs a 160-degree angle to monitor your home. When the camera alerts you to movement, you can see exactly who’s at your door by using the accompanying app to auto track and zoom in with HD quality. And if you want to keep guests away, you can flick the spotlight to alert them that you knowthey’re on your doorstep....

Our guide walks through everything prospective computer science majors need to know before starting an associate degree. What is an associate degree in computer science? The computer science field studies computers, networks, and computing systems. An associate degree in computer science introduces learners to foundational concepts of computer science and programming languages. The degree prepares graduates for computer science careers or further education. During a two-year computer science associate degree, majors study in-demand programming languages, web development skills, and computer systems analysis....

The commission’s decision comes after months of deliberation that began in May, when the two carriers applied for authorisation to allow Telstra’s use of spectrum held by TPG. The deal encompassed three agreements that involved the sharing of mobile infrastructures and spectrum in selected regional and urban fringe areas across Australia, covering an estimated 17% of the local population. Apart from the use of TPG’s spectrum, the pact also comprised the provision of Telstra’s network services to enable TPG to offer 4G and 5G retail and wholesale services....

In publishing its Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap [PDF] on Monday, the ASA detailed that these six areas are remote operations, interoperability, analogue facilities and services, robotic platforms, in-situ resource utilisation services (ISRU), and terrestrial foundation services, such as materials handling and transport. Specifically, the roadmap describes how Australia could leverage its existing expertise in robotics technology and systems, provide solutions in the global marketplace to support the sustainable build-up of space assets and infrastructure, and enable international collaboration with industry....

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Having spent a lot of time using and testing drone accessories, I’m here to tell you that most of them are pointless and unnecessary. Everything from mounts for GoPro cameras to floats that supposedly allow you to take off and land from water (yeah, right, your drone will get soaked from the spray) to parachutes. You’ll buy them, lug them around with you, and ultimately never use them (or, worse still, you’ll use them once, and they’ll result in drone damage)....

Return policy In time for the holiday season, retailers across the board have expanded their return policies, giving eligible purchases made between November to December 31 a return window until the end of January 2022. See each stores’ return page for more details.Ot Other deals of note Bowflex BXT6 treadmill, $899.99 ($900 off)Bose Sleepbuds II, $199 ($50 off)Therabody massage device, $299.99 ($100 off)Withings Body Composition Smart Scale, $69 ($30 off)Tempo Starter + Expanded Accessory Pack, $2,249....

Protecting your iPhone should be a priority, especially considering how much of an investment an iPhone SE is, even if it is a budget-friendly offering from Apple. Putting a case on your iPhone can keep it protected if you drop it or bang it against something. But your case can do more than just protect your phone. Some cases do double duty, like providing power or holding your money. Though there are a lot of phone cases on the market, some stand out against the rest....

Earning an online degree from a school in the Lone Star State can be your path to a job in a thriving market for STEM, health professions, and business. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Texas employs 103,510 software developers, second only to California. And in recent years, the state capital of Austin has become a Silicon Valley-level tech hub. This and other career fields may open to you if you earn an accredited online degree at a Texas school....

Computer science is a vast and complicated field. While many CS professionals enter their careers with only a bachelor’s or master’s degree, students who are interested in more abstract or cutting-edge topics in computer programming often pursue doctorates. While there are plenty of options to earn a BS or MS in computer science online, online Ph.D. in computer science programs are far more rare, especially now that schools are returning to in-person learning after the lockdown portion of the COVID-19 pandemic....