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Next-generation power connector for current-generation graphics cards. Nvidia yet has to formally announce its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card presumably due later this month, but details about custom boards are beginning to emerge already. Well-known leaker @wxnod has published an alleged image of Galax's custom GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card that features the next-generation 12+4-pin (12VHPWR) PCIe 5.0 auxiliary power connector. Hat tip to VideoCardz for highlighting the connection. As ever with leaks, take the news with a pinch of salt until official confirmation is announced. Galax's custom GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Boomstar graphics card will allegedly use a triple-wide cooling system and a 12+4-pin (12VHPWR) auxiliary power connector, according to a picture published by @wxnod (note that other pictures published here are the Galax GeForce RTX 3090 Boomstar from the company's website). The new ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0 power connector can deliver from 150W to 600W of power to an add-in-board (AIB), so we can only make guesses about power consumption of the Galax product. Galax's Boomstar series is exclusive to China, notes VideoCardz, so it is hard to say whether all of Galax's GeForce RTX 3090 Ti will use the next-generation 12VHPWR power connector, or some will keep using an eight-pin PCIe auxiliary power plugs. Nvidia itself has been using a 12-pin power connector on premium GeForce RTX 30-series Founders Edition graphics boards since September 2020. While the 12-pin power plug is considered to be one of Nvidia's proprietary technologies, the key difference from industry-standard 12+4-pin (12VHPWR) auxiliary power connectors is the lack of four sensing lines. In fact, Nvidia's Founders Edition boards work perfectly with next-generation PSUs featuring next-gen auxiliary PCIe 5.0 power cables. Nvidia is expected to announce its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti flagship graphics card on March 29 and start its sales immediately. The new top-of-the-range product is reportedly based on the GA102 GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores (up from 10,496 on the RTX 3090) that is connected to 24GB of Micron's GDDR6X memory using a 384-bit interface. With specifications like these, the board will likely top our list of the best graphics cards for gaming in the first half of 2022. Power consumption of the unit is expected to be about 450W. THE SITE

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Kind of unbelievable. Elden Ring has been out for, what, twelve days, and I'm still bumbling around in a bloody great swamp and taking the odd break to get shivved by giant evil birds. In the realms of the talented, however, we have streamer LilAggy who, despite dying five times, has managed to clock up the first sub-hour completion time for the game: 59 minutes and 38 seconds. While this record is inevitably going to fall (heck, probably by the end of the week), managing this landmark so soon after release has to be applauded as an incredible achievement. LilAggy uses some in-game tricks that are intentional on the part of the designers: around 12 minutes in, he dies to a specific Virgin Abductor enemy that then warps the player to the Volcano Manor. He also uses some warp skips that FromSoftware didn't include on purpose: "Basically I am repeatedly forcing the game to spawn me at a default position for whatever area I was in when I last died. This all leads up to me dying in the Farum Azula preview area and then spawning in the actual Farum Azula main area, then playing to the end of the game from there. Among the other exploits he takes advantage of is a trick that makes the Godskin Noble inactive if you enter the fog gate from max distance. I am currently stuck on this Godskinned bastard and it is going to take every ounce of my being not to use this glitch later tonight. The streamer chose Samurai as his starting class because of the katana's bleed damage, before switching to the Icerind Hatchet. The reason is a skill that comes in incredibly useful for killing bosses: "[it] doesn't scale with your stats like normal attacks would; it's damage is almost entirely based on what upgrade level your weapon is," writes LilAggy. "Therefore I can just dump all my level ups into HP and FP without losing out on any significant amount of damage." The streamer reckons that sub-50 minute times should be possible, although that may depend on how quickly FromSoftware patches some of the exploits here that are definitely not supposed to be in the game. Either way: what an achievement. THE SITE

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We've compiled the full list of all of the Studio Dragon K-Dramas on Netflix in 2022 Studio Dragon, one of the most prolific South Korean television studios, has been responsible for dozens of your favorite K-Dramas on Netflix. With over 50 Studio Dragon shows available to stream on Netflix in 2022, subscribers are spoiled for choice. In November 2019, Netflix signed a lucrative three-year deal with Studio Dragon that would see the South Korean studio produce original content that would be distributed by Netflix globally. Netflix also received the distribution rights to other select Studio Dragon titles not produced through the partnership. With over 50 dramas now available to stream, suffice to say the deal between Studio Dragon and Netflix has been one of the most lucrative in the streaming service’s history. Before we get to the full list, first we’ve selected our favorite three Studio Dragon K-Dramas on Netflix: Kingdom N Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 12 Genre: Historical, Horror | Runtime: 51 Minutes Cast: Joo Ji Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, Bae Doo Na, Kim Sung Gyu, Kim Chan Yi There was no better series to debut as your first Netflix Original from South Korea than Kingdom. In the wake of the critical success of Train to Busan, some of the best zombie movies and television shows released have been from South Korea. Taking a step back in time to the Joseon period of Korea’s history, Kingdom has everything you would ever want in a horror series. Through impressive acting, a great story, absolutely incredible cinematography, and some truly dedicated zombie extras, Kingdom remains as one of the top K-dramas on Netflix, and easily the very best of Studio Dragon. Exiled from the court, Crown Prince Lee becomes Korea’s hope when a mysterious plague begins turning the po[CENSORED]tion into hordes of flesh-eating undead. THE SITE

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said his party "stands steadfast in solidarity with Ukraine", as he visits Estonia. He met Nato troops stationed in the country, which also shares a border with Russia, during a trip marking 15 days since the invasion of Ukraine. Sir Keir also held talks with Estonian Defence Minister Kalle Laanet. His visit comes as the Army says a small number of soldiers have disobeyed orders and gone to Ukraine to fight. Estonia, which has a 183-mile (294km) border with Russia, is a full Nato member, but President Alar Karis has warned that Mr Putin's government could use hybrid warfare, including cyber attacks, against his people. Sir Keir and shadow defence secretary John Healey met Colonel Dai Bevan, who commands Nato Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia, at the Tapa base in the north of the country. They had lunch with troops there and are returning to the capital Talinn to speak to MPs at the Estonian Parliament. Sir Keir said: "We are talking to the troops about their operations and taking the opportunity to thank them for the work they are doing." He added that Labour wanted to express its "unshakeable commitment to Nato". The British Army said a small number of soldiers had "disobeyed orders and gone absent without leave" and may have travelled to Ukraine "in a personal capacity". There is no suggestion those involved were from the Tapa base. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has warned soldiers could face prosecution for desertion if they travel to Ukraine to fight the Russian army. Sir Keir, while supporting the UK's military stance on Ukraine, called on the government to do more to help refugees. Asked about Russia's air strike on a hospital in the city of Mariupol, in which Ukrainian officials say three people, including a child, were killed, Sir Keir said: "There are clearly international criminal offences being committed. "There needs to be accountability and responsibility for that." The White House says Mr Putin, who has nuclear weapons at his disposal, could be planning a biological or chemical attack in Ukraine. Sir Keir warned against escalating tensions between Nato and Russia and said it was important to avoid discussing "hypotheticals" at the moment. THE SITE

A dog that spent 515 days in RSPCA kennels has finally found a new home. Of all the animals housed at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset, Buddy had stayed the longest. A rehoming appeal by the charity prompted offers of a new start from across the UK and as far away as Canada and the USA. The animal centre said Buddy's previous owner had wanted him put down because of the 10-year-old terrier's "challenging behaviour". The RSPCA's Andy Cook said Buddy had "settled well into his new home. I took Buddy along to the home on Monday for a bit of support and stayed there for an hour just to see how it went and very quickly I could see that they were fine," said the behaviour and welfare advisor. Mr Cook said they wanted to take the process of rehoming steadily so that Buddy's new owners were aware of his behaviour and previous experiences. A vet refused to put Buddy down at the request of his previous owner and, since his arrival at the centre, he has worked with behaviourists to try to tackle his issues and identify triggers. His new owners found out that Buddy was looking for a new home after watching the appeal on BBC Points West earlier this month. "There was a lot of interest in his story and in rehoming him," said Mr Cook. "We had emails from as far away as Canada and the USA and donations to support the work that we do. "All the staff are always happy to see the animals rehomed. "There was perhaps a bit more anxiety with Buddy's case as to how it all would go but they are all doing very well and - touch wood - it is a success. THE SITE

TV presenter Ben Shephard, 46, is well known to the nation for his roles on ITV's Good Morning Britain and Tipping Point but his life off the screen is just as interesting as his programmes. The star - who become po[CENSORED]r with viewers for his charming broadcasting style - commits fully to everything he does both professionally and romantically, which is one of the reasons his amazing marriage has stood the test of time. Ben has been married to Annie who boasts an impressive career in her own right, for 17 years. While Ben is well known in the public eye, his wife tends to stay out of the spotlight. The pair have been together for more than 20 years and began dating in 1995 before marrying in 2004. The couple share two sons, teenagers Jack and Sam reports the LiverpoolEcho. Annie's Instagram profile is private but Ben regularly offers insight into their family life together. On their 2020 wedding anniversary, Ben penned: "Can't quite believe another year has gone past, suddenly this one feels all the more poignant because of what’s happening. "16 years married to @mrsannieshephard 25 years together and it's fair to say the current climate is seriously testing the strength of her feelings towards me." The family are often pictured out walking or running together. In addition to their busy family life, Annie shares a passion for interiors and runs the blog The House Editor. Before having children with Ben, Annie's career was in fashion and interior magazines. She worked for House and Garden, Glamour, Elle Deco, Elle and Red. On her website, she writes: "For the last fifteen years I’ve been raising our boys, knocking down and remodelling houses, building gardens out of mud-pits and running interiors projects. "I've studied hard and taken excellent courses, so I’ve learned both the theory of design and I’ve also learned the hard way, by creating from the ground up, wellies on and spade in hand. "After a few mistakes and a few more successes, my friends started to ask for help with their own interiors and gardens." Annie helps people to "create stylish, meaningful interiors and gardens that tell their story." Tipping Point continues to air each and every weekday from 4pm on ITV 1 and also the ITV Hub.

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Drivers have been hit by the average cost of a litre of petrol reaching a record of nearly £1.60. Figures from data firm Experian Catalist show UK forecourts sold the fuel at an average price of 159.6p per litre on Wednesday, up 3.2p since Monday. The average cost of a litre of diesel was 167.4p on Wednesday, following an increase of 5.1p from the start of the week. Diesel unfortunately appears to be on a clear path to £1.70 a litre Simon Williams, RAC Oil prices soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leading to higher wholesale costs for fuel retailers. The price per barrel of Brent crude – the most commonly used way of measuring the UK’s oil price – reached 139 US dollars on Monday, which was its highest level in 14 years. But the price plummeted to 109 US dollars on Wednesday. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “A tank of petrol is now almost £88 while diesel has now gone over £92. “Diesel unfortunately appears to be on a clear path to £1.70 a litre. “As this is an average price, drivers will be seeing some unbelievably high prices on forecourts as retailers pass on their increased wholesale costs. “But there was a hint of better news yesterday on the wholesale market with substantial drops in both petrol and diesel which could lead, in a week or so, to a slight slowing in the daily pump price increases, and records being broken less frequently.” Online fuel price comparison service PetrolPrices said it was used by 150,000 people on Wednesday. That is a 10-fold increase since mid-February, demonstrating the rising number of people concerned about the cost of filling up. The Federation of Wholesale Distributors has warned spiking fuel costs will cause the price of groceries and food in restaurants to rise. The trade body told the BBC its members would pass on transportation costs to food industry customers. “Food price inflation is already happening, but this is going to make it worse, because there’ll be charges passed on to customers and then obviously to end users as well,” chief executive James Bielby told the broadcaster. THE SITE

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address British MPs on Tuesday via video link, the Speaker of the House of Commons has announced. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was pleased to grant Mr Zelensky's "historic" request, with the address taking place at 17:00 GMT. The speech will be shown on screens being installed in the chamber. More than 500 headsets will also be provided to relay an English translation of his statement. PM defends Ukraine refugee response after criticism MPs to fast-track law to toughen Russia sanctions Sir Lindsay said: "Every parliamentarian wants to hear directly from the president, who will be speaking to us live from Ukraine, so this is an important opportunity for the House. "Thanks again to our incredible staff for working at pace to make this historic address possible." Mr Zelensky, a former comedian and actor, has been the figurehead of Ukraine's struggle since Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces invaded the country last week. He has spoken frequently to Prime Minister Boris Johnson since the conflict started. On Monday, Mr Zelensky promised to punish anyone who commits atrocities against the Ukrainian people. "There will be no quiet place on Earth for you, except for the grave," the president said. At Prime Minister's Questions last week, MPs stood to applaud Vadym Prystaiko, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, who watched parliamentary proceedings from the Commons gallery. THE SITE

More than one million people have now fled Ukraine, with the EU suggesting that number could rise to four million. The scale of the tragedy is still unfolding - and while the focus is rightly on the humanitarian disaster, it's meant some people have had to make agonising decisions about what to take with them. And that includes what happens to their much-loved pets. "The devastation caused by some of these rocket attacks, that open environment full of glass, concrete and metal is dangerous to people but also to animals," James Sawyer, UK director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) tells Radio 1 Newsbeat. His organisation supports shelters in Ukraine and has been supplying resources like food, veterinary supplies and paying the wages of staff during the war to ensure animals can carry on being looked after. "Local supplies are running out, one of the two animal shelters we support has been damaged by shells, losing one of the animals," he adds. LIVE: Latest updates from on the ground THE BASICS: Why is Putin invading Ukraine? IN DEPTH: Full coverage of the conflict Emergency support James says it's "too unsafe to be able to put boots on the ground", so the IFAW is focusing on the best possible support remotely. They've been providing emergency aid to staff who've reported a dire situation with 1,100 dogs in their care. And staying to look after the animals is obviously dangerous. At one shelter, staff say they're too scared to light a fire in case it draws unnecessary attention. Crossing the border There are also issues trying to evacuate across the border, with rules around microchipping and vaccination for animals normally in place. PETA Germany has been on the border trying to "shepherd animals out safely", according to Jennifer White from the animal rights group. Like IFAW, she says the group is working with partner organisations in neighbouring Romania who've managed to get into Ukraine to rescue abandoned animals, along with offering to vaccinate dogs and cats. When you think of animals, it's not just about household pets. "Whenever an area is hit by war, those animals stuck in the zoo are dependent," Jennifer says. Reports suggest animals from the Save Wild bear sanctuary near Kyiv were transported to Poland, where a zoo has offered them refuge for the duration of the war. But that's not the case everywhere, with staff at the Kyiv zoo reportedly saying the opportunity to evacuate its animals has now well and truly passed. "It's almost impossible to evacuate animals, because it's impossible to provide appropriate veterinary service and transportation," says Kyrylo Trantin, the zoo's chief. What can people in the UK do? Jennifer says people should be writing to their MPs to urge government action on relaxing rules to allow entry for people in the UK with their companion animals. A statement by DEFRA says are "strong biosecurity measures in place to protect the public and other animals from diseases". But it adds it recognises "the difficult and distressing situation" that Ukrainian nationals faced and the UK government was "looking at options to provide support" to those entering the UK with their pets. The charity Paws And Whiskers Sussex say they are working with groups in Romania, trying to empty as many shelters there to make space for Ukrainian animals, by getting the animals to the UK. "The plan is once the Ukrainian animals have received veterinary care and assessments, then we can also begin to find homes for them as well," says Hannah Carter, director of the group. James adds people shouldn't travel to the war zone and instead should support organisations doing expert work. "Most importantly, you need to remain committed for the long-term, because solutions for people and animals require that commitment and approach. THE SITE

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Any mention of elastic reminds me of being a child. The snap of a rubber band sling-shot across a classroom. Playing dress-ups in tutus with white elastic running inside the waistband. The wide strap across a pair of jiffies. As an adult, I only ever notice elastic when it has stopped working and the slack material left behind is starting to annoy me. Most elastics are made of natural or synthetic rubber that have been mixed with other fibres. Imagine a very, very thin rubber band that has been woven with cotton or polyester yarn. Related: Caring for vintage T-shirts: ‘If you want it for a long time, treat it that way’ The key feature of elastic is its ability to stretch and retract to its original size and shape repeatedly. When elastic is damaged or aged this ability lessens. There are steps that can be taken to prolong the life and stretch of elastic, but sometimes it will need to be replaced. This week we got some expert advice on both prevention and the cure. Don’t over stretch Carolina Quintero Rodriguez, a fashion lecturer at RMIT University says, “when elastic fabrics are elongated beyond their stretchability or over an extended period of time, the fibres can break or lose the capability of returning to their original shape”. The force, frequency and size of the extension will also influence how long the elastic lasts. “It is important to reduce the stress of the fibre over time” she says, “so selecting the correct garment size is an important consideration when purchasing next-to-skin garments such as underwear, bras and swimwear.” Turn the heat down According to Quintero Rodriguez elastic fibres can be damaged by heat “so it is recommended to wash the garments with low temperature”. She suggests washing “the garments by hand or in a delicate/gentle machine cycle to avoid breakage of the fibre”. If machine washing is unavoidable, place the garments inside a washing bag to further reduce friction and protect the elasticity. Use a gentle detergent and keep elastic away from chemicals like chlorine and bleach, as they will also reduce its lifespan. Don’t put stretchy garments in the tumble drier for the same reason – the heat will damage the fibres. Instead, hang them up to dry, but be sure to dry anything with elastic or stretch out of sunlight. Replacing worn-out elastic Nicole Mallalieu, a fashion lecturer at the Australian College of the Arts, warns that when “elastic goes, it goes”. Depending on the garment, replacing elastic can be easy – or very difficult. If the elastic is encased and “you can move the elastic within the folded over edge of the fabric” – like an elasticated waist band on a pair of pants or skirt – replacing it is relatively straightforward. She says to unpick a bit of the casing and pull the old elastic out. It may require a small snip with scissors. Then take your new elastic, thread it through the end of a hair clip or safety pin and feed the clip or pin back through the casing. Do this by pushing the pin along so the fabric gathers up around it, hold the pin while you pull the fabric back over the new elastic. Repeat until the pin emerges around the other side, then knot or stitch the elastic ends together and use a few stitches to close up the hole. Related: Move quickly and make small changes: how to reduce the impact of your polyester clothes If the elastic has been stitched or over locked into the waistband, Mallalieu says “it can be trickier to change it”. If you are confident with a sewing machine and very patient, she says you can unpick it and sew on new elastic. Keep in mind that the elastic will stretch as you stitch it on, so cut it slightly shorter than you need, pin it in place with the desired tension and hold the fabric taught as you feed it through the sewing machine. If unpicking seems too tedious, she suggests seeing it as an opportunity to refashion the garment by cutting the whole section off and sewing on something different like a wide, stretch band. If the straps on a bra or singlet have lost their elasticity, they can be replaced. Mallalieu says you can buy “bra elastic at haberdashery shops and quickly swap those out”. If you’re worried about not doing a good job, it might be worth taking the pieces to a tailor who can do a more polished repair. Stretch fabrics Mallalieu says once the elastic goes in stretchy garments like swimwear and underwear, or anything with ribbing, there isn’t much you can do. But if just part of the garment – like the cuffs of a hoodie – have become loose they can be replaced as long as you’re handy with a sewing machine. Remove the stretched out ribbing with scissors or an un-picker, fold the new fabric to form a loop that mimics the old one, and use a sewing machine to attach it. She says to look for similar fabric it at your local haberdashery, or pick a contrasting colour that will compliment the piece. “If you can’t match the fabric,” she says, “see it is an opportunity … to refashion the garment … you could put a ruffle on the end or some wild fringing”. Mallalieu points out that by the time the elastic has worn out, the rest of the garment is usually looking pretty tatty anyhow, so it might be time to relegate it to cleaning or gardening attire. THE SITE

Everton will not be taking up the offer of a £30million local authority loan to help fund their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock after sourcing alternative private funding but a £15m grant remains on the table. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram confirmed in a statement the loan from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority would now not be required by the club. “Earlier this year Everton Football Club notified the LCRCA that it had found alternative sources of funding from the private sector and would therefore no longer require the £30m loan,” read the statement. “We are in contact about the next steps on the £15m grant that is intended to preserve the historical assets of Bramley-Moore Dock, support the wider development of the site, create jobs for local people and attract visitors to the region.” A funding package to cover the estimated £500m-plus cost of the waterfront stadium has yet to be announced but a £30m deal for first option to buy the naming rights secured by Alisher Usmanov appears unlikely to go any further at this stage. The club suspended involvement with the billionaire’s businesses, which sponsored the training ground, Goodison Park and women’s team, even before the Government sanctioned the oligarch for his ties to Russia’s Vladimir Putin. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests. To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here. THE SITE

Samsung says personal information of consumers and employees was not affected in the breach. Samsung has suffered a cybersecurity breach, the company revealed on Monday. The South Korean technology giant explained that the breach resulted in the exposure of internal company data. Some of the data that was exposed to the hacking group included the source code for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but personal data of customers or its employees was not affected. The Lapsus$ hacking group had previously claimed responsibility for the breach. The company said it has taken measures to prevent breaches in the future. On Monday, Samsung confirmed in a statement to Bloomberg News that it had suffered a cybersecurity breach, relating to certain “internal company data”. The company has not identified the group behind the hacking in the statement. “According to our initial analysis, the breach involves some source code relating to the operation of Galaxy devices, but does not include the personal information of our consumers or employees. Currently, we do not anticipate any impact to our business or customers,” Samsung explained in the statement. Last week, hacking group Lapsus$ claimed responsibility for an attack on Samsung, then uploaded a snapshot of the company's software gained from the attack online. The data exposed in the breach is said to include up to 190GB of data — including algorithms for bootloader source code and mobile biometric authentication — which has been uploaded as a torrent, according to a report by BleepingComputer. Lapsus$ previously claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Nvidia, publishing a 20GB archive out of 1TB of data stolen from the GPU manufacturer. Previously, the Lapsus$ hacking group had reportedly attempted to extort Nvidia, threatening to leak the company's data unless it open sourced its graphics drivers and disabled the limits on cryptocurrency mining on certain GPUs. Samsung has not revealed whether the hacking group made any demands, before publishing the data online. However, the company stated that the compromised data does not include the personal information of consumers of employees. “We have implemented measures to prevent further such incidents and will continue to serve our customers without disruption,” the company said its statement to Bloomberg. THE SITE

Here's how you can break free from Apple Mail It’d be fair to say that much of the world runs on email, making it a must to have the best iOS email app for you. While tools like Slack, WhatsApp and Discord all exist for instant messaging, email remains the way many people communicate. Whether it’s sending projects for approval, connecting with a loved one, or simply sharing notes for the latest office meeting, there’s plenty of life in email yet. While your iPhone comes with Apple Mail installed, it’s not for everyone. Apple continues to improve it, but it can be a little clunky to use and lacks many of the more nuanced features of other email apps. iI’s also not much to look at. For basic sending and receiving messages, it’s great, but if you deal with a lot of emails, you may be looking for something flashier. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with the best alternative email apps for iOS, all of which make smart changes to the basic formula. Microsoft Outlook It’s perhaps strange to trumpet Outlook as one of the best email apps for the iPhone, but it really is an excellent choice. Microsoft’s long-running email client looks better here than it ever has before, and it’s plenty powerful too. Its Smart Inbox works out which emails are important and snoozes the others for later. You can also swipe emails to perform quick actions (something that many other apps on this list do). Perhaps our favorite aspect though is that the calendar within Outlook is so good you can use it as your main planner. Its inclusion means that all your meetings and events, whether they’re from Google Calendar, iCloud, or elsewhere, are in one place. THE SITE

New H610 board makes the impossible possible Onda, a Chinese motherboard manufacturer, has released the H610M+ motherboard (via momomo_us), bringing support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory to Intel's 12th Generation Alder Lake processors. The only caveat is that users are limited to a single DIMM. The H610M+ comes with one DDR4 slot and one DDR5 slot. The motherboard accommodates DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory modules with a maximum capacity of 32GB. The H610 chipset only supports one DIMM per channel, which is why H610-based motherboards only have two memory slots. Conventional models either arrive with DDR5 or DDR4 slots, but the vendor decided to slip one of each into the H610M+ motherboard in Onda's case. The manufacturer didn't explain how the memory slots work, but we assume the motherboard can only support one type at a time. One major setback is that you can't run dual-channel memory on the Onda H610M+, resulting in a big hit on performance. You can lose up to 15% performance with DDR5 when running a single DIMM instead of a dual-DIMM setup. The H610M+, which conforms to the microATX form factor, has an 8-phase power delivery subsystem. It's a subtle design, so the motherboard only supports Alder Lake SKUs up to the Core i7 models and locks out consumers from the best CPUs. However, the motherboard does incorporate an additional 8-pin EPS power connector to ensure that the supported processors get enough juice. Onda's motherboard offers one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe x1 slot for expansion. It also gives users three SATA III ports and one M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot for storage. There's an additional M.2 slot, but it's only for WiFi adapters. The motherboard's rear panel houses a PS/2 combo port, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and three standard 3.5mm audio jacks. There's also a USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 header onboard, adding another two USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, respectively, to the mix. Finally, for consumers that won't be using a discrete graphics card, the H610M+ offers a VGA port and an HDMI port to tap into Alder Lake's integrated graphics. The Onda H610M+ has not yet arrived on any Chinese retailers, so the pricing remains a mystery. THE SITE

Ben Lee revealed that he is joining a secret Blizzard project during a recent episode of the Coin Concede podcast. In this week's episode of the Coin Concede podcast, Hearthstone game director Ben Lee announced he is leaving the team to work on a different, unannounced project within Blizzard. Lee also outlined a host of changes players can expect to see from Hearthstone in 2022. Lee has been Hearthstone's game director since the end of 2018, during which time he has overseen a slew of major changes to the long-running CCG, including the implementation of Hearthstone's "Rewards Track" season pass system. While initially met with fury over perceived reductions in player rewards, following some tweaking the Rewards Track is now a broadly-accepted part of Hearthstone. Lee's tenure as director also included the introduction of the Demon Hunter class, and his time leading the team was characterized by a more regular pace of balance updates and increased responsiveness to player feedback. Less successfully, following its troubled announcement, the Mercenaries mode has widely been deemed a whiff. On the business side, new forms of monetization have also ramped up substantially, with cosmetics being added to the main modes—Standard and Battlegrounds—at a bewildering rate. While not certain, many in the Hearthstone community believe that Lee has joined the same unannounced project as fellow Hearthstone vets Mike Donais and Peter Whalen. Given these developers' expertise, it would be reasonable to assume that this upcoming game will offer hybrid CCG-RPG gameplay akin to Hearthstone. Hearthstone content creator, RegisKillbin, speculates that it may even be a CCG-roguelike, a Blizzard take on Slay the Spire. As an aside, Blizzard has a different 'unannounced' game in the works, except that it actually has been announced: The studio is working on a survival game currently only known as "Unannounced Survival Game." Those working on the survival project have identified themselves, though, so if Lee were making a leap to a new genre, he probably would've just said so. The interview also contained quite a few tidbits about Hearthstone's past and future, including the tantalizing reveal that this year's expansion was almost cooking show-themed. That didn't happen, but Lee did mention that Hearthstone will receive multiple new card types in the coming year, stating: "One of the most exciting things about the coming, unnamed year, is that there's actually a bunch of new card types that we've been experimenting with that are really interesting and fun." Unsurprisingly, he didn't offer any detail beyond that, but Lee did expand a bit on the team's thinking: "We wanted to try some really interesting stuff to push Standard in a little bit of a different direction with some new interesting takes on card types, so hopefully players enjoy those and we look forward to hearing what they think." Until now, Hearthstone has only had four card types, with the newest, heroes, having been introduced all the way back in 2017. The introduction of multiple new types in the same year would likely have a substantial effect on the way the game is played. Despite its age, Lee also noted that Hearthstone continues to maintain a huge player base and makes more money than many AAA games, despite a backdrop of serious and shocking allegations concerning endemic workplace harassment at Blizzard that surfaced last year. THE SITE

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