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Today's issue has something for everyone: A top-tier folding smartphone, an exciting evolution in mobile gaming, and a breakdown of NASA's plan to generate power for a human colony on Mars. Check it out! |
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Setting up a human presence on Mars will come with a huge range of challenges, many of which are linked to one essential requirement: Power. Whether it's for creating oxygen, driving rovers, providing heat and light, or communications, future Mars residents will need a constant supply of electricity to keep them safe and keep the mission running.
There's no power grid on Mars though, and current solutions can only take us so far. So what will the first off-planet power plant look like? We got in touch with two people working at the cutting edge of space power systems in two different agencies to find out. |
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By ditching the "folding back on itself" design for the new Mate X2 folding smartphone, and adopting the same "open book" style as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Huawei has schooled every other company on how to make an utterly fabulous folding phone. It's genuinely one of the most breathtaking phones I've held — the definition of high class, worth-every-penny supertech that has more in common with a luxury vehicle than it does a normal smartphone.
The only problem? While the hardware is leaps and bounds ahead of the already delectable Mate XS, the camera — a traditional Huawei high point — hasn't kept pace, and is a surprising misstep. I've been using the Mate X2 for just under a week, which isn't enough time for a full review, but more than enough to understand where the latest Huawei folding smartphones strengths lie, and where its weaknesses hide. |
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Apple Arcade just got a major overhaul. Late last week, Apple surprised subscribers by revealing its biggest expansion to the mobile gaming service yet. It added over 30 games, including long-awaited titles like Fantasian. On top of that, it brought some old classics along like Fruit Ninja and Monument Valley.
It was an overwhelming moment that acted as a sudden relaunch for the platform. First launched in 2019, the service had yet to make a lasting impact on the mobile gaming space. It seemed like it could go the way of the dodo eventually, but the new move shows that Apple is serious about making the service work.
The surprising second act isn't a last gasp attempt to salvage Apple Arcade; it's a thoughtful reimagining that finally showcases the true potential of a mobile gaming subscription service. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
An internet connection is to Netflix what gasoline is to a car. Without it, you can't watch a show in real time or download one to watch later. Just like a car will accelerate faster with premium gas in the tank, the on-demand streaming service will perform better with a quicker connection. So, if you're trying to stream something and it isn't quite the 4K Ultra HD resolution you were expecting, chances are it's your internet connection that's to blame.
Don't just take our word for it, though. There's a simple experiment in the form of a broadband speed test any internet user can carry out to test their Netflix speed and to see whether their connection is at fault. If it is, chances are it's because you're trying to watch something during peak hours when everyone in your neighborhood is firing up their preferred on-demand streaming service. Here's how to see if your internet is up to snuff to help you avoid Netflix streaming woes. |
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