![]() ![]() Starting off with our new Point of Interest, Monument. With this update we aim to improve the overall Battle Royale experience and bring a healthy set of changes to World’s Edge in Arsenal. But wait, there's more including the debut of Weapon Mastery, robust updates to the Firing Range, the debut of the Evac Tower, and more! WORLD'S EDGE MAP UPDATE ![]() Fear of Fragment? We've got some rejuvenations for World's Edge that are sure to improve drops of all spice levels. With a fantastic fourth anniversary in the books, we're bringing an Arsenal of updates this season. NEW UPDATES COMING WITH APEX LEGENDS™: ARSENAL Dig deeper into game updates coming in Apex Legends:Arsenal including a World’s Edge Map Update, Weapon Mastery, Firing Range Map, and more! NEW UPDATES COMING WITH APEX LEGENDS: ARSENAL This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items. New Updates Coming with Apex Legends™: ArsenalĪbout Apex Legends Legends Maps Lore Hub FAQ PC Requirements Credits Accessibility Battle Royale Team Deathmatch Control Gun Run Season Battle Pass Latest News Game Updates Latest Media Sign up for News Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube Twitch Forums Compete Community Guidelines About Apex Legends Legends Maps Lore Hub FAQ PC Requirements Credits Accessibility Battle Royale Team Deathmatch Control Gun Run Season Battle Pass Latest News Game Updates Latest Media Sign up for News Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube Twitch Forums Compete Community Guidelines ![]()
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![]() So for the duration of the sync, please do not let your device activate the lockscreen. This will cause doubleTwist Sync to hang as it can not transfer the MediaDatabase.sqlite3 file from the device. If you are using a USB cable to sync and you have a security lock on your device (PIN, Face, Pattern, or Password), USB MTP mode will fail if the lock screen activates. The MediaDatabase.sqlite3 media library database is also transferred from your Android device and analyzed for any items that need to be imported. This means that doubleTwist Sync will analyze the items selected for syncing to generate a "Sync Plan", which is a list of items to be transferred to the device and also the playlists that need to be modified or updated.
![]() ![]() Whether Jedi, Sith, or some other sect less celebrated by history, all those who used the Force to explore possible timelines kept that uppermost in their minds. “Interpreting visions of the future was a dangerous game. There’s also a brief line in The Last Jedi novelization (by Jason Fry) that also seems to suggest that Snoke has been around for a while (emphasis mine): That means that he was at least around before the end of the Clone Wars, and probably at least old enough to see what was going on. ![]() But as long as Snoke is being honest (and there’s no reason to think otherwise at the moment), he was around before the Empire rose to power. The key part of that extended quote is the first sentence: Snoke tells Kylo Ren that he watched the Empire rise and fall, which is the basis for his assessment of the cause of the Empire’s fall. And there would be no threat of Skywalker’s return today.” Had Lord Vader not succumbed to emotion at the crucial moment – had the father killed the son – the Empire would have prevailed. A momentary lapse in an otherwise exemplary life. It was neither poor strategy nor arrogance that brought down the Empire. As if such things were solid and real instead of simple subjective judgments. The gullible prattle on about the triumph of truth and justice, of individualism and free will. “Kylo Ren, I watched the Galactic Empire rise, and then fall. Consider this quote from The Force Awakens novelization (by Alan Dean Foster), of Snoke dialoging with Kylo Ren (emphasis mine): Namely, Snoke was around to observe the Empire rising and falling. Firstly, it seems that though he is a new character to audiences, he’s been around a while. Not much at all is known about the origins of Snoke, but we do have a few tidbits that are important. Hopefully this proves to be informative and helpful! ![]() Even still, though, we’ve found out quite a bit of background information about him already, and certainly enough to understand the character in the films.įor the time being, though, I’ve gathered together everything we’ve learned about Supreme Leader Snoke so far. But in the end, Rian Johnson rightly wasn’t interested in answering all of our questions about the mysterious Snoke… as instead, he killed him – and that was absolutely for the best.īut since this is Star Wars, I’m fully expecting that more of Snoke’s backstory will be fleshed out in the coming years in various media, so I do think we’ll be learning more about him as we move on (including an issue in the Age of Resistance comic coming later this year!). I put together my own theory of Snoke, speculating based on evidence that he was a new character who had been around for a while in the Unknown Regions. People had all sorts of theories, from the idea that he was Darth Plagueis to the idea that he was Palpatine reincarnate to other more reasonable hypotheses. After The Force Awakens, one of the primary questions that Star Wars fans had was this: who is Supreme Leader Snoke? ![]() ![]() ![]() Indamixx 2 Beta M1touch, 10.1 inch, 1179 grams (2.The Mini 1000's footprint is nearly identical to that of the earlier HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, measuring slightly wider and thinner. For the price, this is looking like a real bargain. The 3-cell battery looks to be good quality (40Wh is good, but not confirmed by Samsung at this stage.)Ī matt screen and the usual array of netbook connections for USB devices, SDHC cards, wired networking, screen and audio will put the device in a far more flexible position than devices running a mobile operating system. Samsung N100 (MeeGo), 10.1 inch, 1030 grams (2.27 lbs) The N100 is hitting a very low price point at launch which means street prices could be even less. ![]() The tablet itself is lacking in connectivity and ports with only one proprietary docking connect, no MicroUSB (USB can be added through an adapter), no HDMI out (can be added through an adatper), no MicroSD card slot. It's unlikely that Fusion Garage's Grid is going to be able to compete with Apple or Google's mobile operating system offerings. The Amazon App Store will be pre-installed on the device as well as Fusion Garage's own app store. It will be able to run Android apps but does not have access to the Android Market. It's unclear if any application store is included or whether Acer will be providing updates as Meego progresses.īattery life is expected to be as good as the Windows version which users are reporting to have 7hrs of life.įusion Garage Grid 10, 10.1 inch, 960 grams (2.12 lbs) The Grid 10 runs Fusion Garage's own 'Grid' OS which is based on the Android Kernel. MSI Wind U180 (N2813W7S), 10.1 inch, 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)Īsus Eee PC X101CH, 10.1 inch, 1000 grams (2.2 lbs)Īcer Aspire One D257 Meego, 10.1 inch, 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) At 222 Euros for a top-end netbook platform, this Meego edition saves around 60 Euros over the Windows Home 7 Starter version, a differential that's larger than the cost of the Windows 7 Starter License.ĢGB of RAM is also included (the WIndows 7 version comes with only 1GB) which hints that this device may be either subsidised or a loss-leader for Acer. Battery life is promised to be about 10hrs. It is built on Intel's Oak Trail platform sporting a 1.5GHz Processor and packs 2GB of RAM. Kupa X11, 10.1 inch, 1019 grams (2.25 lbs) The Kupa X11 comes with a multitouch screen and an active digitizer which is pressure sensitive. ![]() It however features a Bluetooth 4.0 HS module.Īs this netbook comes with an Intel Atom N2800 it is capable of playing back HD videos. At a price point of 349$ this is a great netbook for everyone who needs an extra of battery life.Īcer Aspire One D270, 10.1 inch, 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) The latest Acer Aspire One D270 features Intel's newest Cedar Trail platform and comes with standart Netbook hardware. HP Mini 1104, 10.1 inch, 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) HP offers with the Mini 1104 a medium-range netbook with great battery life of over 10 hours when equipped with the 6 cell battery. WebCam 1.3Mp Optional Specs and Accessories (can vary) The VIA C7-M at 1Ghz will be too slow for some but with the 1.6Ghz VIA C7 option it should make a very nice, portable and strong mininote.ĮxpressCard 54/1 USB 2.0 (x2) VGA Ethernet 10/100/1000 Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm) SD card slot MIC-inĨ02.11b/g BT 2.0 (On some models) No Wireless WAN (e.g. Attractive, semi-rugged and targeted at the education market. It's debateable that this is within the boundaries of the UMPC definition but at under 1.3KG it's definately a lighweight device. HP 2133 Mininote (FF009AA) Specifications and information ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Dreams of someone dying often represent a fear of change or abandonment in a relationship,” she says. But are they an omen of what’s to come, some sort of sleepy foreshadowing? Not really, says Adora Winquist, a dream analyst. Dreaming About A Loved One DyingĪlthough any dream about death can spook you, the ones that involve loved ones can be totally terrifying. While that might sound so, you know, final, it’s actually meant to help us let go and make room for what is to come. “Death is the end of life, but to the subconscious dreaming mind, death is the end of life ‘as you now know it.’” Ultimately, death dreams are showing us the changes - and endings - in our own lives in the form of death. “Just as birth dreams are often connected to beginnings in our life, death dreams are often connected to endings,” Lauri Loewenberg, a dream analyst and author of Dream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life tells Romper. But that’s what dreams about someone dying often do. We dream for rest and respite, not to wake up with our hearts racing and in a panic. What do these dreams mean - and are they a warning sign of something sinister? But when you dream about someone dying, your nighttime slumber can look somewhat like a horror movie. You know the kind you’re traveling to some exotic place on your bucket list, eating something decadent that you don’t have to do halfsies with anyone else, your kids aren’t bickering incessantly, and your house is completely clean. When we go to sleep at night, ideally we’d like to have pleasant dreams. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once you’ve chosen which characters you’ll most likely be using, it’s time to improve those characters’ firepower by upgrading their stats. A good rule of thumb is that it’s generally better to choose heroes that are A-rank and above because they have higher base stats. If you’re running a stage with time limits, a hero with high mobility and damage might be better suited for you. For example, shield-buster heroes perform well against stages with a lot of mechs. When choosing what hero to use before entering the stage, determine the type of stage you’ll be dealing with. There’s also the difference in the abilities which work best in certain situations, so some heroes are simply better in certain matchups. Each hero contains a specialization in a certain stat, which is why the way they move or attack is always different from other characters. Choosing the Right Heroīefore you even look at the firepower, you might want to look at whether or not you have the right Hero for the job. Regardless of the type of content players want to overcome in Contra Returns, they’ll always want to increase their firepower according to the difficulty of the stage. ![]() Since firepower is simply an indicator of how much damage you can deal with a unit, this indicator is used to determine if a player can even begin to attempt a PvE stage or if they can beat their opponent in the PvP mode. ![]() One of the main reasons why players want to increase firepower is to become stronger in general. Even though a player’s firepower progresses naturally as they continue playing, the majority of players will still need to find new ways to increase the rate at which they improve so that they can improve their account overall. Having a high amount of firepower doesn’t just allow players to challenge more game modes, it is also able to unlock additional content for the game. The six character that it includes are veteran Contra heroes Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, alongside Sheena from Contra 4, Lucia from Contra: Shattered Soldier, a bear, and Brad Fang, who is a werewolf.One of the main indicators of which players are at the top of the Contra Returns rankings is firepower. The trailer for Contra Returns shows off the gameplay with enhanced graphics and six characters. There are also new game modes including One Live Mode, 1v1, and 3v3. Players will also be able to unlock skills that they can use in over 200 levels throughout the game. The developers call the game a new take on the franchise with new graphics, gameplay upgrades, new characters, storylines, and customisable weapons. However, since it is coming in 2021, there are some improvements. The game is developed by TiMi Studio Group and Konami, and there is also a new trailer of the game that marks the pre-registrations going live.Ĭontra Returns is based on the original Contra run-and-gun game from the 1990s. Contra Returns will not be available in India and it is unclear if it will make its way to the country later this year. ![]() The game was earlier released in China back in 2017 and is now seeing a wider global release in other countries. The mobile game will be released in North America, Latin America, and Europe with pre-registrations already open on both platforms. Contra Returns will release on July 26 as a mobile game and will be supported for both iOS and Android. There is a moden Contra coming this month as Contra Returns. Do you remember the DOS-based game Contra? Yes, the only game that was able to match-up to the level of enthusiasm that Mario did at one point of time. ![]() ![]() However, Visual Studio Code lacks a similar built-in visual UI design tool like Interface Builder. Interface Builder: Xcode comes with Interface Builder, a handy visual tool that empowers developers to create user interfaces (UI) for Apple apps with ease, thanks to its drag-and-drop feature. It includes simulators and debugging tools that facilitate the testing and optimization of iOS and macOS applications. Xcode provides a more integrated and comprehensive debugging environment specifically tailored for Apple platforms. Xcode is exclusively designed for macOS, limiting its availability to Apple developers working on macOS and iOS projects.ĭebugging and Testing: Both Visual Studio Code and Xcode have debugging and testing capabilities. ![]() Platform Focus: Visual Studio Code is a cross-platform tool, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it suitable for developers working on different operating systems. On the other hand, Xcode's extension ecosystem is more limited compared to Visual Studio Code, despite offering some extensions. These extensions provide additional features and improve the functionality of the software. Xcode, designed specifically for Apple developers, offers a comprehensive interface that integrates multiple tools and utilities for macOS and iOS app development.Įxtension Ecosystem: Visual Studio Code has a thriving extension ecosystem that is constantly updated by its community, offering a wide range of extensions that cater to diverse development needs. It provides a minimalist design with various themes available. User Interface: Visual Studio Code features a clean and intuitive user interface, allowing for easy customization and navigation. Xcode primarily focuses on Apple platforms and provides strong support for languages like Swift and Objective-C. It offers extensive language support through its robust extension ecosystem. ![]() Language Support: Visual Studio Code supports a wide range of programming languages, including JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, and more. While both serve the purpose of coding, debugging, and building applications, they have key aspects that set them apart: Visual Studio Code and Xcode are two distinct development environments used by developers. Visual Studio Code vs Xcode: What are the differences? ![]() ![]() ![]() Plagueis also fits the description of the Supreme Leader is very old and witnessed the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire. The two pieces of music do sound decidedly similar and, generally, these intricate details are never just coincidences when it comes to Star Wars. The most important bit of evidence for this theory though is all in the music. There are a plethora of different words Kylo Ren could have used but, he plumped for wise. Palpatine obviously refers to Plagueis’ moniker while reciting the tale to Anakin. ![]() Firstly, when Kylo Ren is speaking with his father he says Plagueis, according to Legends was of an alien race known as the Munn.īut why Plagueis? Apart from just sheer hope for many fans, there are actually two compelling bits of evidence in The Force Awakens. This theory even had traction before the release of The Force Awakens as fans had learned that motion capture legend Andy Serkis was set to play the Supreme Leader. The first appearance Plagueis made was when Palpatine told Anakin the tale about his older master’s demise. Some theories make total sense, others not so much… I am simply just compiling my favorite ones I have come across. Well, our community has had 18 months to truly think about Snoke’s identity and come up with some incredible theories. ![]() We Star Wars fans are never content with the simple explanation are we? There always has to be something deeper, something meaningful. The true identity of the First Order leader is continuously one of, if not the most, talked about questions left by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In building up to The Last Jedi’s release at the end of the year, I thought it would be fun to compile my favorite theories on just who Supreme Leader Snoke is. It is, of course, that time again where I pluck some random Star Wars subjects from this incoherent, slightly bizarre, brain of mine and attempt to make it legible. Hello there, and welcome to all you Sith Lords, Jedi Masters, Padawans, protocol droids and of course bucket heads. Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Force Awakens ![]() ![]() Another competitor in the backup and storage space considering an IPO, Veeam, was funded to the tune of $500 million. And they each far surpassed Backblaze in revenue, reporting $318 million and $1 billion last year, respectively. From B2 to IPOīackblaze sells itself as the affordable cloud storage alternative. Its B2 storage service is comparable to that of cloud giants, but is much cheaper. According to Backblaze's website, B2 costs $0.005 per gigabyte of storage each month compared to $0.021 with AWS, $0.017 with Azure, and $0.020 with Google Cloud. Now fourteen years after its founding, Backblaze believes its established the product and cultural foundation to go public, partially because of B2. ![]() Revenue for the service grew 65% year over year, bringing in $14.2 million for the company in 2020.īackblaze, however, isn't alone in IPOing with limited funding and revenue. Spanx, though in another industry, went public just last month without taking a dime in outside funding. And 16 companies valued at $1 billion or more have gone or are expected to go public in 2021 despite having zero revenue, marking an all-time high since the dot-com boom. On the flip side, other companies like Uber and WeWork, which have each raised billions only to struggle to find business models and turn profits, have shown that VC dollars don't guarantee a road to success.īackblaze intentionally sought to avoid VC funding, even though it took some over the years, according to Budman. The decision was partially a cultural one, as Budman thought employees would be more motivated to focus on efficiency and the product. It's hard to do so "when you're sitting on a large pile of cash on day one," he said.īesides making a statement, an IPO provides the opportunity to raise additional funds and invest in the company's products and go-to market strategy. But Budman said he hopes going public "both means a lot and very little" to its employees. ![]() Backblaze offers stock options to all of its 228 full-time employees, according to Budman, but the company intends to keep the cultural status quo it built. "What this doesn't change, is that we're committed to having a great culture. #CLOUD BACKBLAZE THURSDAY FRIDAY IPO SOFTWARE#įirst off, the company plans to list shares of BLZE stock on the Nasdaq Exchange.Īnd what it does is hopefully provide us more opportunity to bring more people in to work with us," Budman said.Let’s jump into all the details traders need to know about the Backblaze IPO. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Seriously, who worries that their child can read too young?Īnswer: Parents of children with hyperlexia. What would his differences mean for him growing up? How could I better support him and what kind of support should I seek? I didn’t (and still don’t) want to change him, but I recognized that his atypical development might cause him some difficulties in the neurotypical world in which we live.Īt that time, we were living in Japan, so cultural and linguistic differences also complicated our ability to access suitable support.īizarrely, one of my biggest struggles was that I believed I couldn’t talk about any of this in case it sounded like I was bragging I mean, back then, our greatest concern was that our 2-year-old could read. What a funny thing to worry aboutĮl consistently takes my breath away, but when I first realized he was developing differently I worried too. Although, during those early days, I felt both grief and excitement for our future together. I had long had a peripheral interest in neurodiversity so having a child who connected with the world differently was a joy. Needless to say, I was also intensely proud of him and loved that I was having to re-evaluate my concepts of play and early years development. I had been looking forward seeing El do some of the funny things other kids do: mixed up counting, pretend reading, and even playing with toys. Scared because I didn’t know if I would be able to support my son and had no idea where to turn. Sad because I had to let go of some of the expectations I’d built up around parenting. Since his fixation with symbols began, I have been simultaneously amazed, baffled, scared, proud, and sad. This seclusion, combined with the intense love I have for my child, resulted in a profound emotional conflict. We were living in the Northern Japan Alps, when El’s developmental differences were becoming more apparent, so we were culturally, linguistically, and geographically isolated. It wasn’t long before I realized that this was El’s way of playing. In fact, my passion for encouraging play meant that, for some time, I was seeking alternative ways to engage my son. He has never been taught how to do any of this. He was equally drawn to numbers at 2-years-old, El was counting and sequencing numbers up from one to twenty.īefore he turned 3, El could read and spell multiple words and, at the time of writing this post, he was reading full sentences. By the time he was 16-months-old he knew all the upper and lower case letters, never once confusing b, d, p, or q. Unlike most children his age, he can read.Īt around 12 months old he developed an intense fascination with the ABC magnets on the fridge. Silberberg (1967)Įl has just turned 3.5 and, like most children his age, he strives for independence, needs lots of cuddles, and wears his heart on his sleeve. Hyperlexia: the precocious ability to read words without prior training in learning to read, typically before the age of 5. ![]() |
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