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The Huawei P50 and P50 Pro were revealed for the Chinese market in July this year, and the company has now confirmed to TechRadar that it plans to release them in other markets in 2022. During a briefing on the new Huawei Nova 9, the company confirmed it would be bringing its flagship series of phones for 2021 to other markets in 2022. It has yet to share which markets those will be. Huawei didn’t give a specific date on when we can expect the smartphones. A representative for the brand said, "I can confirm that, early next year we will bring P50 series to consumers overseas." The best Huawei phones What we know about the Samsung Galaxy S22 The very best smartphones right now The wording of P50 series suggests that both the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50 Pro will be launching in other markets outside of China. Previously, the company has sold its flagship phones in the UK, but it doesn't often release its devices in the United States or Australia. We'd expect the P50 series to come to some European markets, but exact areas are yet to be confirmed. The Huawei P50 Pro has some great specs on paper, with a 6.6-inch display, a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 50MP main camera. That's paired with a 64MP telephoto camera that's capable of 3.5x optical zoom, a 13MP ultrawide shooter and a 40MP black and white camera. Analysis: Why release six months late? It's no secret that Huawei is in an odd situation where it's had to switch away from traditional Android software and embrace its own HarmonyOS platform after the Huawei ban. While this new software is growing rapidly, it's still a tough sell for many who are used to the benefits of the Android platform and, perhaps more importantly, the Google Play Store. HarmonyOS is growing, but is it good enough for those who want access to as many apps as possible? That's likely why Huawei hasn't been in a rush to sell its new flagship series outside of China. The brand is still thriving in its home market with its latest flagship smartphones, so Huawei has looked to other areas of its business such as computing, audio and wearables when pushing products in locations like Europe. But for anyone who is keen on Huawei phones, it's a shame that the P50 hasn't been made available sooner. Early 2022 will likely bring the next wave of top-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S22, Xiaomi 12, Oppo Find X4 and OnePlus 10, so there will be a lot of tough competition when the Huawei P50 series does land. Everything you need to know about the Huawei P50 James is Phones Editor for TechRadar, and he has covered smartphones for the best part of a decade bringing you news on all the big announcements from top manufacturers making mobile phones. James is often testing out and reviewing the latest and greatest mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers and more. He has also worked on other leading tech brands, such as T3 and Gizmodo UK, as well as appearing as an expert on TV and radio for the BBC and other publications. Be sure to follow him on Twitter for all the latest smartphone news.

AMD has confirmed to Tom's Hardware that it has released a patch for one of the two bugs that lead to reduced performance in Windows 11 and impact the Best CPUs for gaming. The first patch comes in the form of a chipset driver that fixes the UEFI CPPC2 driver that's responsible for steering threads to the correct cores. Naturally, all users on Windows 11 platforms should update to the new patch immediately — you can find the new chipset driver with the patch here. The second patch will come from Microsoft as a Windows update that will arrive this month, but neither company has announced an exact arrival date. As a reminder, the bugs impact all Windows 11-compatible AMD processors. The first patch fixes AMD's UEFI CPPC2 (Collaborative Power and Performance Control 2) feature, also known as the 'preferred core' technology that helps steer lightly-threaded work to the fastest cores on the chip. This bug primarily impacts performance in lightly-threaded applications. AMD says the performance reduction may be more noticeable in chips with more than eight cores and a >65W TDP rating, but the patch released today will correct those issues. We have the changelog listing below. The second patch, which has yet to be released, will come from Microsoft as a Windows 11 update and fix an L3 cache error that impacts latency and bandwidth. As you can see from our deep-dive testing last week, we found that AMD's L3 latency can be as much as six times higher in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10. Additionally, L3 bandwidth can be up to 12X higher in Windows 10. AMD says the L3 cache bug can reduce gaming performance by up to 15% in some eSports titles and 3-5% in desktop PC applications, though we didn't see such a severe impact in our own gaming tests. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn't announced the arrival date for that patch, though it is being tested in pre-release Windows 11 builds. The bugs couldn't come at a worse time: Intel is on the cusp of launching its seemingly potent Alder Lake chips that will undoubtedly tighten the race for desktop PC supremacy. Making things worse for AMD, Windows 11 has new scheduler optimizations specifically for Alder Lake, so reviewers will use the new operating system for testing. That raises concerns that the bug could possibly result in unfair comparisons, particularly if the second patch doesn't arrive in time for reviewers to incorporate into their launch-day testing for Alder Lake. Both bugs impact every Ryzen CPU supported in Windows 11. That means all Zen+, Zen 2 and Zen 3 CPUs that comprise the Ryzen 2000, Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 4000, and Ryzen 5000 processors. In addition, select AMD EPYC processors for data centers and some newer Athlon chips are also impacted. As mentioned, we've already shared plenty of performance testing that shows the impact of the Windows 11 bugs. We'll circle back with updated testing once both patches are available. Here's the AMD changelog on the driver update: AMD Chipset Drivers AMD Ryzen™ Power Plans (required for UEFI CPPC2 support with “Zen+” and “Zen 2” in Windows® 11) AMD Ryzen™ Power Provisioning Package (required for UEFI CPPC2 support with “Zen 3” and later in Windows 11)

Name of the game: Inscryption Price: 17,99$ Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/Inscryption/ Offer ends up after X hours:1 November Requirements: Minimum : OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800); AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti (3072 VRAM); Radeon HD 6850 (1024 VRAM) Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended : OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200); AMD FX-4350 (4 * 4200) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 2048 VRAM; Radeon RX 460 4096 VRAM Storage: 3 GB available space

Skyrim: Anniversary Edition comes out next month, and it's quickly becoming the fishiest version of the RPG yet. Bethesda have announced it will let you add aquariums to your Skyrim homes. We already know this edition will let us go fishing too, so I'm hoping we'll be able to yank those suckers straight out of the sea to put on display in our homes. Can't believe I'm going to buy yet another version of Skyrim just to have pet fish. You'll be able to add aquariums to your Hearthfire houses (those are the ones you build - Heljarchen Hall, Lakeview Manor, and Windstad Manor). In the developers' announcement vid below, they've kitted out an entire room with ten (10!) fish tanks, harbouring a variety of marine life and decorations. In the meantime however, there are a couple of mods that let you have fish tanks in the base version of Skyrim on PC. Lake View Manor Aquarium - Fish Tank pops one in, well, Lakeview Manor, and Phitt's Fishtanks is a modding resource that gives folks a fish tank model that can be used to make your own decoration mods. There's also Dwemer Aquarium, which adds a big underwater dome next to solitude that you can live in. I suppose that one is just a house under the sea - but it technically makes the entire ocean your personal aquarium! It's worth noting that the Anniversary Edition might badly break a lot of Special Edition mods. A prominent modder said the update will change the way the game's code is generated, meaning folks will have to do a lot of work to fix the current modding methods and tools they use. Skyrim: Anniversary Edition comes out on November 11th, on the game's 10th birthday. It'll contain Skyrim: Special Edition along with loads of content from the Creation Club, Bethesda's microtransaction store that sells mod-like stuff made by the developers and community creators.

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Lotus is confident it can generate revenues from its new bespoke EV hardware, in much the same way the original Elise’s bonded-aluminium architecture went on to underpin a raft of sports cars from other manufacturers. The best-known Elise-based sports cars are the Vauxhall VX220 and Tesla Roadster, but the platform’s chief engineer, Richard Rackham, estimates there have been “probably 10 times as many”, highlighting that use of Lotus’s expertise is wider than broadcast – and underlining just how influential that lightweight structure was.It’s impressive enough that, adapted for the Exige and Evora, it created a family of Lotus models that kept the firm relevant for the next 25 years. Now Rackham is working on a new Lotus platform for the electric era that could end up matching the Elise underpinnings for both longevity (if required) and for model proliferation, both within Lotus and outside. “We’re way ahead of the game now,” he told Autocar. It can be stretched from the size of the Porsche 718 Cayman to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and will be offered to anyone. “This platform will underpin many vehicles from different manufacturers,” he confirmed. This is the E-Sports platform, which we already know will underpin a Lotus sports car from 2026 and an Alpine one from 2025. It’s adaptable enough to fit the batteries either behind the driver to keep occupants nice and low or under them to expand the cabin, affording a four-seater. It won’t produce saloons or SUVs, though. That side of the future Lotus range, starting with an electric SUV from next year, will use platforms created by parent company Geely. Although the electric Lotus sports car is still five years away, Rackham and his team have already designed the most complicated bit: the rear structure that supports the battery box, drive unit (with one or two motors) and suspension. Lotus claims this structure is 37% lighter than that of the V6-engined Emira. That’s a 1405kg car, nearly twice as heavy as the 731kg Mk1 Elise of 1996, but comparing the weight of the two is pretty meaningless given how much the market and legislation have changed. The point is that Lotus is innovating again as it looks to convert Geely’s cash into a dynamic electric sports car platform that reduces the impact of heavy batteries as much as possible. One element remains the same: the structure is made of aluminium, mainly because it’s light and the parts can be put together without the need for huge investment. For other car makers, Lotus can supply not just the platform but also the whole electric and electronic architecture, including the infotainment and active safety devices it sources from within Geely. The idea is that the customer designs the body, specifies outputs and for little effort can theoretically start building a car that doesn’t have to be a stripped-out track tool but can be a sophisticated car catering to modern tastes. “This is an entry ticket into vehicle production,” Rackham said. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to offer it.” Link : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/analysis-lotus-e-sports-ev-platform-made-sharing

Plans by governments to extract fossil fuels up to 2030 are incompatible with keeping global temperatures to safe levels, says the UN. The UNEP production gap report says countries will drill or mine more than double the levels needed to keep the 1.5C threshold alive. Oil and gas recovery is set to rise sharply with only a modest decrease in coal. There has been little change since the first report was published in 2019. Households to get £5,000 to replace gas boilers Why does a climate summit need 25,000 people? How smart appliances can help fix the energy gap Kerry says Glasgow last best hope for the world With the COP26 climate conference just over a week away, there is already a huge focus on the carbon-cutting ambitions of the biggest emitters. But despite the flurry of net zero emission goals and the increased pledges of many countries, some of the biggest oil, gas and coal producers have not set out plans for the rapid reductions in fossil fuels that scientists say are necessary to limit temperatures in coming years. Earlier this year, researchers from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned of the dangers for humanity of allowing temperatures to rise by more than 1.5C this century. To keep under this threshold will require cuts in carbon emissions of around 45% by 2030 based on 2010 levels. But instead of curbing carbon, many of the biggest emitting countries are also planning to significantly increase their production of fossil fuels, according to the UN. The production gap report finds that countries plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuel than would be compatible with a 1.5C temperature rise by the end of this century. The plans are around 45% more than what's needed to keep the temperature rise to 2C. According to the study, coal production will drop but gas will increase the most over the next 20 years, to levels that are simply incompatible with the Paris agreement. The report profiles 15 major production countries including Australia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the US and UK. Most governments continue to provide significant policy support for fossil fuel production, the authors say. "The research is clear: global coal, oil, and gas production must start declining immediately and steeply to be consistent with limiting long-term warming to 1.5C," says Ploy Achakulwisut, a lead author on the report from the Stockholm Environment Institute. "However, governments continue to plan for and support levels of fossil fuel production that are vastly in excess of what we can safely burn." While countries have devoted far more of their recovery spending after the Covid pandemic towards fossil fuel activities, there are some positives when it comes to financing. Funding for oil, coal and gas from multilateral banks has decreased significantly in recent years - and also from some of the richer nations. "This report shows, once again, a simple but powerful truth: we need to stop pumping oil and gas from the ground if we are to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement," said Andrea Meza, Costa Rica's minister for environment and energy. "We must cut with both hands of the scissors, addressing demand and supply of fossil fuels simultaneously. That is why, together with Denmark, we are leading the creation of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance to put an end to the expansion of fossil fuel extraction, plan a just transition for workers and start winding down existing production in a managed way. Link : https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-58971131

After months of teasers and semi-reveals, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is now officially here, with the company confirming every detail about the new handset, as well as how much it’s set to cost and when it’ll be available to buy. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the company’s first serious attempt at a top-end device that can take on the very best smartphones right now, such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Launched alongside the standard – and considerably cheaper – Google Pixel 6, this new Pro variant is designed to be the very best from the company, packing its new Tensor chipset and other high-end internals, a top-tier camera setup, and a variety of other improvements. We’ve used the Google Pixel 6 Pro for a few days now, and while we haven’t had enough time to give our full verdict on the phone, below you’ll find all the key details, plus our early impressions. After months of teasers and semi-reveals, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is now officially here, with the company confirming every detail about the new handset, as well as how much it’s set to cost and when it’ll be available to buy. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the company’s first serious attempt at a top-end device that can take on the very best smartphones right now, such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Launched alongside the standard – and considerably cheaper – Google Pixel 6, this new Pro variant is designed to be the very best from the company, packing its new Tensor chipset and other high-end internals, a top-tier camera setup, and a variety of other improvements. We’ve used the Google Pixel 6 Pro for a few days now, and while we haven’t had enough time to give our full verdict on the phone, below you’ll find all the key details, plus our early impressions. The Google Pixel 6 handsets look unique, with the horizontal camera strip taking up a large portion of the rear of the phone. It’s the most remarkable element of the design, and it’s an acquired taste, and something that’s certain to divide opinion. The strip juts out from the rear of the phone by some way, which is likely to put some people off – although it undeniably gives the handset a unique look. The handset is large, so you may want to opt for the Google Pixel 6 if you’re looking for a smaller device. It features a glass rear that’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus technology, which should ensure it’s not easily scratched. It’s also IP68 water and dust resistant, so should be able to easily survive the odd dip in water, although we wouldn’t encourage fully submerging your phone for an extended period of time. Its curved edges ensure the phone sits comfortably in your hand, although some may find it a touch slippery to hold – we found that a case was able to help with that issue. On the bottom edge of the handset is the USB-C port, in between the speakers. On the right hand edge you’ll find the power button and the volume buttons. The Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, which is suitably large and offers crisp picture quality – the resolution of 1440 x 3120 is a remarkable step up compared to 2020’s Pixel 5 and its 1080 x 2340. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, which means the picture on the screen will refresh twice as quickly as on handsets with a ‘standard’ 60Hz screen for a smoother experience when gaming or scrolling social media feeds. The screen also features Google’s first in-screen fingerprint scanner, although so far we’ve found it a little difficult to use. The positioning is fine, but we’ve had to try with multiple attempts on some occasions to unlock the phone. Advertisement The color options for the Pixel 6 Pro are Sorta Sunny (yellow and gold), Cloudy White (white and gray) and Stormy Black (black and gray), although while you’ll be able to buy the 128GB variant in all three colors, the 256GB version is only available in Stormy Black. Google's smartphones are built around the company's camera technology, and on paper the camera setup in the Pixel 6 Pro looks like the best from the company yet, with a 50MP wide camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera and a 48MP telephoto shooter. That telephoto camera is capable of up to 4x optical zoom, and in our early testing we found that it produced detailed images with little effort. The ultrawide camera gives you a 114 degree field of view, for when you want to get more people, or more of a sweeping vista, into the frame. The standard 50MP camera is certainly a step up from what we’ve seen on previous Pixel phones, but we want to put it through more testing before we can give you a full picture of what it’s capable of doing. On the front of the phone you’ll find an 11.1MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and initial results from this camera also looked good with natural skin tones in our portrait shots. We’re still testing all the Google 6 Pro’s cameras, so look out for our full review, where we’ll share our in-depth findings, along with sample images. Performance and battery The Pixel 6 Pro is the first phone from the company to move away from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets and use Google’s own silicon. The chipset available here is called the Tensor. We don’t know exactly what the Tensor chip offers that’s different from what you get from Snapdragon processors, but Google is promising top-end power for those who need a phone with plenty of grunt. As with the cameras, we’ll be able to tell you more about what the Tensor chipset is capable of in our full review. It’s a similar story when it comes to battery life – we’ve not been able to fully test this, but Google says the Pixel 6 Pro will last a full day on a single charge, and up to 48 hours if you make use of the phone’s Extreme Battery Saver mode. The battery capacity is 4,905mAh, which seems suitable for a smartphone of this size. There’s fast-charging here, although it’s not as fast as you’ll get with some other Android phones. It tops out at 30W, with the phone able to charge from zero to 50% in around 30 minutes. There’s also Qi wireless charging, but we’ve yet to learn the speeds you can expect. Another important thing to note is that you’re not getting a charger in the box, so you’ll need to use an existing USB-C charger, buy one separately, or stick to wireless charging. Early verdict The Pixel 6 Pro features a distinctive design that you’ll likely either love or hate, but many of its features look genuinely exciting based on our short hands-on time, suggesting that this phone will be able to compete with some of the very best handsets on the market. We’re looking forward to testing the phone more thoroughly, and confirming whether or not that’s the case – so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our full Google Pixel 6 Pro review.

This review has been updated based upon information received from Raspberry Pi Programme Manager Richard Hayler during an episode of The Pi Cast. While the cost of full Lego kits containing the sensors, motors and other components is still quite high, individual elements can be bought much cheaply. Hayler also elaborated on alternative power supplies for the Build HAT and a Lego designed "maker plate", the first Lego component designed for use with an SBC. All of this information has been added to the review and the score has been revised upward based on the new information. Original Article We knew that Raspberry Pi would use its RP2040 in a product, but we never thought it would be this. The $25 Build HAT is an interface between the Raspberry Pi’s 40 pin GPIO and products from various educational Lego kits. So where does the RP2040 fit into this? The RP2040 is used as an interface, controlled over a serial interface (via the GPIO) using a rather splendid Python module that simplifies working with the components. Raspberry Pi’s Build HAT is the culmination of two years of work between the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Lego Education. Build HAT is designed to carry on from Lego’s block coding language and provide a Python module that enables learners to carry on using the rather expensive Lego kits with a more powerful and expandable language. Build HAT targets specific Lego kits, namely Spike Prime, Mindstorms and Technic all of which come with their own hubs. We have experience of Lego’s Spike and the hub used in that kit is already a powerful piece of hardware. Powered by an STM32 microcontroller, the Spike Prime Hub has six ports for Lego’s LPF2 connectors and is mainly for use with the Spike block coding language, but all we need is a USB cable and a serial connection to unlock a version of MicroPython baked into the board. With Build HAT, the hard part of making a serial connection in Python is done for us and we can start building Lego powered projects. We took Raspberry Pi’s Build HAT for a spin, learned how to use the Python module and discovered that we can use it with other HATs and Raspberry Pi add-ons. As you can guess from the name, Build HAT is a regular HAT standard add-on designed to be placed directly on top of the GPIO. Before you drop this board on your Raspberry Pi, make use of the included M2.5 9mm spacers, otherwise the DC power jack will be precariously close to the audio / video jack of the Raspberry Pi. If you plan to use another HAT on top of Build HAT, use an extended GPIO header, which is sadly not included in the kit. To use a HAT along with Build HAT, I used M2.5 12mm spacers which will keep the board level and the GPIO connections secure. A cut-out just above the camera (CSI) connector on the Raspberry Pi means that we can easily use the official Raspberry Pi Camera in our builds. Adding traditional electronics components is possible, The Build HAT has space for a small breadboard to be stuck in place, but this will block access to the camera slot. Using the Build HAT with motors and sensors requires an external DC power source and Raspberry Pi has just the thing. The Build HAT Power Supply, available for an additional $15, provides 8V, 6A (48W max power) which is enough to power both the Raspberry Pi and Build HAT. Build HAT takes care of regulating the power provided to the Raspberry Pi. Taking projects mobile requires the use of a 7.5V battery pack, similar to those used in RC vehicles or you can use five AA batteries. You can use your own DC power sources, just make sure that they meet the DC 5521 (5.5 x 2.1 mm) barrel jack. It is possible to use Build HAT without the Build HAT PSU, as it will happily be powered via the 5V GPIO pin. But by doing this we are limited to using the Force Sensor (push button) and using the motors as input devices (rotary encoders). The additional power provided by the Build HAT PSU is needed for sensors and motors. We used a Raspberry Pi 3B running the latest Raspberry Pi OS release as our test machine, but you can use the Build HAT with all 40 pin models of Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi 400 requires a breakout board / extension cable due to the placement of the GPIO. After installing the Build HAT Python 3 modules, we started off with a simple motor test using a set of Lego Spike Prime motors. The Python library is relatively straightforward and within a few minutes we had motors running and variable speed control working. But what else can we do? The Build HAT Python library has compatibility with a range of Lego sensors and, looking in our box of Lego Spike Prime parts, we found sensors compatible with ColorSensor, DistanceSensor and ForceSensor. The Lego Spike Prime color sensor uses reflected light to determine the color of an object and output RGB / HSV color values which match. The ColorSensor Python class has an interesting function which can return a named color, useful in the classroom for students not familiar with RGB / HSV. The distance sensor works in much the same manner as an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor. It sends a pulse of ultrasound from a “trigger” emitter and then waits for the reflected pulse to be received by an “echo” sensor. If we use a little math, we have the distance. These types of sensors are used mainly with robots, giving a simple means to sense and navigate. The final sensor we tested was the force sensor, a simple plunger that can register quick taps or long presses. The force sensor can be used for simple digital on / off input, or the analog force sensor inside the unit can measure up to 10 Newtons of force. We elected to test a simple on / off input and had no trouble using it as a simple trigger. Taking it a little further, we were able to measure the force applied to the sensor and use that input as a means to control the speed of a motor. The Build HAT has a passthrough GPIO header which enables GPIO extension headers to extend through the board, allowing another board to be used. We tried a handful of boards and had some mixed results, which all boiled down to which GPIO pins were being used. If you plan to use Build HAT with other cards, consult pinout.xyz to ensure that there are no pin clashes. We read through the Build HAT manual and noted that it uses GPIO 0/1, 4, 14 and 15. GPIO 14 and 15 are our serial connection to control the onboard RP2040. We tested two of Pimoroni’s NeoPixel boards, Unicorn HAT and Unicorn pHat and they failed to work. They both use GPIO 18 to communicate NeoPixel control data, and we note that this is not one of the pins used by Build HAT, so there must be something else happening behind the scenes. If we were to use a string of NeoPixels, instead of a board, then we could specify which GPIO to use. We were determined to have some RGB LEDs light up and so we used Pimoroni’s Blinkt which uses APA102 (DotStar) LEDs and built a rig to detect the color of an object. Pressing the force sensor triggers the color sensor to turn on, take a reading and then store the value in three variables (r,g,b) which are then passed to Blinkt which shows the color across all eight LEDs. Use Cases for Build HAT The Raspberry Pi Build HAT is designed for those who already have compatible kits, typically educational institutions and outreach organizations. Lego components don’t come cheap. A full Lego Spike Prime kit is around $340 or you can buy a Lego Spike Expansion set for $110 that comes with a single motor, a color sensor and lots of Lego bricks. Build HAT is compatible with Lego Mindstorms, which again is a sizable investment. In a conversation with Richard Hayler, Programme Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation we learnt that most LPF2 components should work with Build HA. These components can be picked up much cheaper than full kits, for example Lego Technic motors retail for $40 each, more expensive than a typical DC motor but much cheaper than a full kit. Build HAT has only four LPF2 connectors, two less than the official Spike Prime Hub. This isn’t a deal breaker. With four LPF2 connectors we can connect two motors and two sensors, which are plenty for a basic robot. But given the plethora of Lego components compatible with this connector, it would’ve been great to match the number provided by the Spike Prime Hub. It would also be great if there were Lego compatible studs that we could attach Lego bricks too. This omission is not a deal breaker as we can pick up Lego compatible Raspberry Pi cases for around $15, as we did to embed our test project into a Lego build. Lego have released its first "element" (A Lego term for a component / piece) a "maker plate" designed for use with SBCs which has mounting holes for the Raspberry Pi. Right now this maker plate is only available in a Spike Prime Expansion Set, retailing for over $100. Lego has its own block based coding language, Spike, which works with Lego’s hub device to interface with sensors and motors. While powerful, the Spike language is limited, so the inclusion of a Build HAT Python module is a smart move. The module extends the reach of Lego’s kits to more advanced coders, while enabling the huge ecosystem of Raspberry Pi HATs, including many of the best Raspberry Pi HATs, and Python projects to be used with Lego. So what can we make with Build HAT? With the power of Lego’s interlocking bricks and the ease at which we can interface with sensors and motors we can make robots, M&M sorting rigs, and even automate our existing Lego models (we are looking at our Lego R2-D2 with glee).

Last week, Fallout 3 was finally freed from the scourge of Games for Windows Live. But as is so often the way of things, that freedom came at a price—specifically, that the Fallout Script Extender (FOSE) no longer works, and so all of the many mods that rely on it have also stopped working. Oops. That's a pretty big problem, made worse by the fact that the creators "do not have a timeframe for when FOSE can be updated to this new version" of the game. Enter the Fallout Anniversary Patcher, by mod maker lStewieAl, which restores FOSE functionality by downgrading Fallout 3 to the pre-update version 1.7.0.3, while maintaining the removal of Games for Windows Live dependences. It also automatically loads FOSE when Fallout 3 is started (if it's installed) and enables the game to use 4GB of RAM: Some older Bethesda games, including Fallout 3, have a 2GB limit on RAM usage, and patching that up to 4GB can have a very positive impact on performance. The patch will work with both the standard and Game of the Year editions of Fallout 3 on Steam or GOG. Once it's installed you can boot the game however you like—through Steam or GOG, the launcher, or any mod manager—but if you want FOSE to auto-load you'll need to do it with the Fallout3.exe directly, so you'll probably want to create a shortcut. The patcher doesn't include any copyrighted files so you'll need a legitimate copy of Fallout 3 to use it, and it should not be used to install Tale of Two Wastelands 3.2—use this downgrader instead. It's a bit odd that Fallout 3 would shed GFWL at this very late juncture, although as Shaun speculated when it happened last week, Microsoft's still-relatively-new ownership of Bethesda may have had something to do with it. Whatever the reason, it's good news for fans, who are still playing Fallout 3 in surprising numbers: The average concurrent player count over the past 30 days is 347, which is awfully impressive for a 13-year-old singleplayer RPG with several sequels in the intervening decade-plus. Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.

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Name of the game: Dead by Daylight Price: 9,99$ Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/Dead_by_Daylight/ Offer ends up after X hours: 1 November Requirements: Minimum : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: DX11 compatible Additional Notes: With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings. Recommended : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: DX11 compatible

Porsche has confirmed that it will launch a hardcore 718 Cayman GT4 RS, releasing a video of the machine undergoing final evaluation testing at the Nürburgring. Several development mules of the more focused version of the latest 718 Cayman GT4 have already been spied testing on the German circuit. Porsche will reveal the model, the first 718 to carry an RS badge, next month. Porsche claims that a lightly disguised production version of the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS has lapped the 12.9-mile Nürburgring in 7min 9.300sec. On the shorter, 12.8-mile version of the circuit that Porsche has previously used for development, the model achieved a claimed 7min 4.511sec lap, which, the firm says, is 23.6sec faster than the regular 718 Cayman GT4. The laps were completed by test driver Jorg Bergmeister, and the car was fitted with a full racing seat and optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. Andreas Preuninger, Porsche's GT model line boss, promised that new model has "everything that characterises a genuine RS: lightweight construction, more downforce, more power and, of course, an even higher level of responsiveness and feedback to driver inputs." Porsche has revealed no technical details of the machine, although both the new official images and previous spy shots showcase a number of bodywork additions for the RS. At the front, there are versions of the Naca bonnet air ducts similar to those on the 911 GT2 RS, while the rear quarter windows have been replaced by slatted cooling vents. Blanking plates at the front suggest the hardcore Cayman will gain similar wing-mounted air outlets to its 911 GT3 RS sibling. A large, bespoke rear wing – significantly larger than that of the standard GT4 - appears to be mounted higher and to use a new mounting design. Also changed over the standard GT4 are the wheels, which forego the traditional five-lug pattern in favour of a motorsport-inspired centre-lock mechanism that hints at the car's track potential. The man in charge of the 718 and 911, Frank-Steffen Walliser, told Autocar at the Frankfurt motor show in 2019 that he would “definitely” like to see a faster and even more focused RS version of the new 718 Cayman GT4 but that the decision hinged on prioritising development resources within Porsche. “Everybody’s asking for the RS,” Walliser told Autocar. “Can I imagine a GT4 RS? Sure I can. That’s not to say we will make a decision on it yet, as it is a challenge. Would I like such a car? Yes, definitely! Would I like more horses? Yes. But we need to put the resources where the market is; it would be a lot more expensive than the normal one.” Porsche has never made a GT4 RS before, previously suggesting such a model would be too close in price and performance to 911 GT models. But the new 4.0-litre flat six found in the latest GT4 forms part of an all-new engine family, and it's expected that Porsche will spin off further variants of that unit to justify the investment. It's understood that the brand is looking to reintroduce the flat six to more mainstream Cayman and Boxster variants as part of a facelift. Although Walliser would only confirm that Porsche has “started the thinking process” on this, he acknowledged that the US market has been less welcoming of the current four-cylinder models than hoped. “American customers aren’t asking for four cylinders, they're asking for four litres,” he said. Although Porsche is working on a new electric equivalent to the Boxster, speaking in 2019 Walliser downplayed speculation that it would join the glut of newly launched electric hypercars with its own take on the formula - for the time being, at least. Pouring water on the claims made by manufacturers such as Rimac and Lotus, Walliser said: “We've seen a lot of studies of electric hypercars. For me, the proof is when it’s on the street with a licence plate. Does an EV hypercar work? It’s like saying to me that a drag racer is a suitable sports car. For sure it’s perfect from 0-100, but to make it usable and do several laps of the Nürburgring wouldn't work with the technology at its current state.” Walliser did welcome the idea of using hybrid technology to extend the life of Porsche’s widely celebrated naturally aspirated GT engines. “A hybrid for sure with a normally aspirated engine works well together," he said. "The low-rev electric motor torque and high-revving normally aspirated engines fit perfectly. It could help to keep a normally aspirated engine to survive, and we're very motivated to do so.” Link : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-718-cayman-gt4-rs-set-november-reveal

The Queen has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland and has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days", Buckingham Palace says. The 95-year-old monarch will remain at Windsor Castle but is still expected to attend the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow later this month. The Queen is in "good spirits" but "disappointed" that the visit cannot go ahead, the palace said. She was due to begin the two-day trip on Wednesday. The nation's longest-reigning monarch has attended a series of events in recent days, hosting a Global Investment Summit at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening. Queen declines Oldie of the Year award Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction Earlier in the day, she held two audiences via video link, greeting the Japanese ambassador Hajime Hayashi and the EU ambassador Joao de Almeida. On Monday, she held a virtual audience with the new governor-general of New Zealand, and at the weekend, she attended the races at Ascot. It was revealed on Tuesday that the Queen had declined the Oldie of the Year award, from the magazine of the same name, saying: "You are only as old as you feel". A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: "The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days. "Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements today and tomorrow. "The Queen sends her warmest good wishes to the people of Northern Ireland and looks forward to visiting in the future." The Queen's decision is understood to be unrelated to coronavirus. Buckingham Palace is keen not to cause any alarm and has stressed that the Queen has "reluctantly accepted" the advice of doctors to rest for the next few days. She has had a busy schedule of engagements over the past couple of weeks that would test the resilience of many people far younger than her. I saw her last Tuesday at an event at Westminster Abbey. It was the first time she had used a walking stick in public. She also took a shorter route into the Abbey. We were told this was "for her own comfort." But she still looked incredibly well and engaged for a 95-year-old. It is clear though that getting older takes its toll on us all and the Queen's diary will be carefully managed going forward. line The Queen had been due to arrive in Hillsborough in County Down on Wednesday afternoon and attend a church service marking the centenary of the formation of Northern Ireland in Armagh tomorrow. An advance team was already in Northern Ireland making preparations for the two-day visit. Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales was also at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for an investiture ceremony where the chef and TV presenter Mary Berry was made Dame Commander. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, said on Twitter: "We thank Her Majesty for her good wishes to the people of Northern Ireland and trust that she will keep well and benefit from a period of rest. "It is always a joy to have Her Majesty in Royal Hillsborough and we look forward to a further visit in the near future." Wishing her well, Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie said the Queen had been "a source of great comfort during Northern Ireland's darkest days and provided lasting leadership as we moved into a new era for all our people". Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said he wished the Queen "all the very best as she takes a few days' rest". Church leaders in Northern Ireland said in a joint statement that they were sorry she would not attend the Service of Reconciliation and Hope in Armagh, and acknowledged "the significance of her commitment to the work of peace and reconciliation, which has meant a great deal to people throughout this island". The Queen first travelled to Northern Ireland in 1945, just after the end of World War Two, when she was a princess. If it had gone ahead, this week's trip would have been her 26th visit. Royal visits to Northern Ireland during its centenary year have included the first in line to the throne, Prince Charles who went to Belfast in May, and Prince William who visited Londonderry in September. Link : https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58979992

Artist: Vic Mensa Real Name: Victor Kwesi Mensah Birth Date /Place: June 6, 1993 / Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Age: 28 Social status (Single / Married): Single Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Hip Hop Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): Awards here Other Information: Victor Kwesi Mensah (born June 6, 1993), known professionally as Vic Mensa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and activist.[2][3][4] Mensa was a member of the group Kids These Days, which broke up in May 2013, after which he released his debut solo mixtape Innanetape. He is currently signed to Roc Nation.

Music Title: James Arthur - Emily (Official Video) Signer: James Arthur Release Date: Oct 18, 2021 Official YouTube Link: Information About the Signer: James Arthur (born 2 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle's "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide,[1] making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history. Your Opinion About the Track (Music Video): Good

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Name of the game: Borderlands 3 Price: 19,79$ https://store.steampowered.com/app/397540/Borderlands_3/ Offer ends up after X hours: 28 October 2021 Requirements: Minimum : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Processor: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 75 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Recommended : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 75 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible