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October 07, 2022
7:59
Google VP teases Apple over always-on display, night mode, RCS, and more during event [Video]
At its Made by Google 2022 event today, the company officially launched its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and more. During the keynote, Google also took the opportunity to take some shots – with smiles – at Apple including a thanks for choosing to “follow our lead.” Here’s what Google’s VP of product management had to say…
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7:52
Deals: Apple Watch SE runs watchOS 9 from $199 all-time lows, AirPods 2 hit $90, more
All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for the taking with a clearance sale on Apple Watch SE from $199 all-time lows. Then go score AirPods 2 for just $90, delivering plenty of value backed by Apple’s H1 chip and “Hey Siri” support. MacBook owners can also expand their machine’s I/O with Satechi’s USB4 9-in-1 hub at $120. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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除了 Pixel 7 Pro 和 Pixel 7 之外，Google 今天也發表了 Pixel Watch，整合了 Google 服務以及 Fitbit 健康功能，讓手錶功能更完整更全面。
Pixel Watch 採用圓形錶面設計，3D 錶面玻璃和不銹鋼錶殼構成圓潤的造型，旋轉側邊錶冠即可滑動螢幕、打開應用程式選單，錶冠上方還有按鈕，按一下可以開啟最近使用的應用程式。
錶帶扣環採用快拆設計，透過像是相機換鏡頭般的滑扣方式可以快速更換錶帶，目前已有運動、編織、彈性錶帶，明年年中也將推出金屬鏈錶帶和米蘭錶帶選項。
錶面提供 19 種客製化表面，就像 Android 手機介面一樣，可以自己調整顏色、版面配置等，還可以從 Google 相簿裡挑喜歡的照片當作錶面。
Google Pixel Watch 採用 Wear OS by Google (Wear OS 3.5) 作業系統，能透過 Google Home 應用程式控制智慧家庭裝置，或是透過內建 Google 語音助理，對著手錶說「Ok Google」下達指令。
如果將 Google Pixel Watch 搭配 Pixel 系列裝置，可以有更流暢的整合體驗，透過快速配對功能，只要將 Pixel Buds 與手機配對後，耳機就會自動與手錶連線，也可以透過手錶發起通話，並輕鬆轉換至在身旁的手機，聽音樂、使用 Google 地圖時，也能使用這種跨裝置體驗。
Google Pixel Watch 還配備了緊急 SOS 功能，在遇到緊急情況或感到不安全時，能通知醫護人員或使用者設定的信任的聯絡人，日後將推出跌倒偵測將可偵測配戴者嚴重跌時聯絡緊急救援服務，當配戴者沒有回應時甚至會自動撥打給相關單位。
Google Pixel Watch 上的 Fitbit 體驗設計也經過全面翻新，提供 40 種運動模式幫助使用者追蹤自己的運動偏好以及全全天活動，包含步數、距離以及活動區間分鐘數，並透過內建 GPS 和活動區間分鐘數，協助使用者在運動表現更上一層樓，也可以透過睡眠分數和睡眠階段進一步瞭解自己的睡眠狀況，系統也將透過 Fitbit 超過 200 億筆睡眠資料追蹤，提供相關建議與指引。
Google Pixel Watch 現正在 Google 商店 以及 myfone 購物、 PChome Online、momo 購物網、蝦皮商城線上通路開放預購，並將於 10 月 13 日正式上市，提供 WiFi 與 LTE 連線版本。
WiFi 版售價為 10,900元、LTE 版售價則為 12,900元，且皆提供三種顏色款式，包括：金屬銀不鏽鋼錶殼/石墨黑運動錶帶、金屬銀不鏽鋼錶殼/粉炭白運動錶帶、香檳金不鏽鋼錶殼/霧灰色運動錶帶。
From the three bands Apple designed especially for the chunky Apple Watch Ultra to several other worthy options, you have plenty to choose from when it comes to a rugged band that can handle whatever you throw at it and Apple’s toughest timepiece. In our roundup below, we cover Apple’s best options for bands to […]
7:03
Here’s a first look at Google’s iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 competitors
During its Made by Google 2022 event today in NYC, the company officially announced its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and more. Read on for a closer look at what Google is doing with its iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 competitors, G2 Tensor custom silicon, and more.
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October 6, 1997: Michael Dell makes an infamously bleak appraisal of Apple’s fortunes. Asked what he would do with the struggling company, the founder of Dell Inc. says he would “shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders.” As incorrect forecasts go, this ultimately will go down as one of the more […]
If you spend a few hundred bucks or more on an Apple Watch, you may want to protect it. People put their iPhones in cases all the time, so why not Apple’s wearable? Good thing SwitchEasy makes a pair of aluminum cases that are protective yet subtle, saving your smartwatch from bumps, scrapes and drops. […]
Early reviews of the iPhone 14 Plus praise its long battery life and large display. There are also positive comments on the camera and the smartphone’s weight. Apple’s first 6.7-inch non-Pro handset reaches store shelves on Friday. iPhone 14 Plus combines merges two other Apple models The iPhone 14 Plus is not a direct successor […]
5:53
Best iPhone carriers for business: Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T on performance, price, incentives
Want to explore wireless carrier options for your business? With market competition strong there are some compelling offers if you’re ready to make a switch. We’ll cover Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T when it comes to business plans. This guide will also detail how to find real-world coverage maps, how to test a new carrier for free, instantly with eSIM, the T-Mobile dedicated business plan for iPhone that includes AppleCare+ and IT support. Let’s dig into the best iPhone carriers for business.
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5:35
See how Apple Accessibility transforms lives, working hand-in-hand with HomeKit [Video]
For severely disabled people, it’s no exaggeration to say that Apple Accessibility transforms lives – but it can be difficult to appreciate the impact that even minor-sounding changes can make until you see it for yourself.
Colin Hughes is a former TV producer and now disability campaigner who kindly showed me around his home to see how he uses both Accessibility features and HomeKit control to maximize the independence he retains over his daily life …
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Wireless earbuds are unique among smart devices because each pair comes with its own unique charging case. The Flux 7 TWS Earbuds change things up by expanding their charging case’s battery capacity — and turning it into a fully functional power bank you can use to charge other devices. You won’t find these Bluetooth earbuds […]
5:26
Apple reminds customers about iPhone 14 Plus availability, in stores tomorrow
Apple has reminded customers about iPhone 14 Plus availability, with the larger version of the base model on sale in Apple Stores tomorrow, October 6.
It follows reviews landing this morning, in which those who got early access praised the great battery life of the final model to go on sale following last month’s launch …
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4:35
Bibots
Genres/Tags: Arcade, Shoot ’em up, Top-down, 2D
Companies: Square Squid, PID Games
Languages: ENG/MULTI8
Original Size: 851 MB
Repack Size: 385 MB
Discussion and (possible) future updates on CS.RIN.RU thread
Screenshots (Click to enlarge)
Play as Tayar, the crob explorer and the unexpected savior of his world, Takaful. Pick your guns, guts and go counter the plans of an evil mastermind. Tayar is not alone to accomplish this feat, chosen by a Bibot (actually luckily stumbled upon one) he gains the ability to transform into one of those ancient mechanical creatures. Each Bibot has his own strengths, try them all and pick your favourite according to your own playstyle.
Game Features
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4:00
Dashlane adds new version of its password management services geared toward businesses
Dashlane has updated its suite of enterprise plans to offer stronger security tools for IT admins and launched Dashlane Starter – a tool geared toward teams with up to 10 individuals. Starter takes the friction out of getting started by packing Dashlane’s password management tools into a flexible, no-commitment plan that only costs $20 per month.
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3:46
A16 chip design means it’s really an A15+, argues Macworld
One of the differences between the base and Pro model iPhone 14 this year is that only the latter get the latest A16 chip. But a new piece today argues that this is a smaller difference than Apple might like to suggest.
A comparison of the two chip designs concludes that the differences are far more limited than is normally the case for Apple’s annual iPhone chip upgrade …
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3:09
Fast Company website back online after obscene Apple News alerts; poor password security
The Fast Company website is finally back after being taken completely offline for eight days. The drastic action was in response to an attack which saw obscene and racist alerts pushed to Apple News.
The hackers said that unbelievably poor password security made multiple systems easy to access …
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21:47
iPhone 14 Plus reviews: Great battery life within a familiar hardware
Apple last month introduced four new iPhones: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. While three of these models hit stores in September, iPhone 14 Plus had its official launch slated for October 7. Now the first iPhone 14 Plus reviews are here, and they make it clear that this phone is all about great battery life within a familiar hardware.
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自从上次写了《解决Chrome浏览器翻译无法使用》，有不少苹果MacBook电脑的用户加我微信，咨询我怎么在MacBook上正常使用谷歌翻译的方法，下面就详细说明一下。
谷歌翻译终于退出中国，访问原本谷歌翻译的本地化域名，会提示收藏新的网址，新网址为谷歌翻译香港的地址。不过，该新网址无法从国内访问。这一变化也影响了中国用户曾经可以使用的Chrome内置翻译功能。
由于谷歌翻译退出中国，目前，谷歌浏览器的翻译功能也无法使用，继续使用谷歌浏览器内置的翻译的方法是，通过修改Hosts文件的方法，将谷歌翻译API的域名解析到能正常访问的IP地址。
Hosts是一个没有扩展名的系统文件，可以用记事本等工具打开，其作用就是将一些常用的网址域名与其对应的IP地址建立一个关联“数据库”，当用户在浏览器中输入一个需要登录的网址时，系统会首先自动从Hosts文件中寻找对应的IP地址，一旦找到，系统会立即打开对应网页，如果没有找到，则系统会再将网址提交DNS域名解析服务器进行IP地址的解析。
对于MacBook来说，Hosts文件位于/etc/hosts。
在应用程序里面打开终端(terminal),输入 sudo vi /etc/hosts ，然后使用vi编辑器添加下面一行，修改保存文件。
203.208.39.226 translate.googleapis.com
保存完成后，可在终端下，输入 ping translate.googleapis.com 这条命令来验证是否生效。
之后，通过浏览器访问 www.google.cn/chrome ，下载并安装谷歌Chrome浏览器，访问英文网页，点右键，选择“翻译中文（简体）”即可进行中英文翻译。
需要注意的是，这种修改只能恢复Chrome浏览器的内置翻译功能，并不能恢复Web版谷歌翻译（ translate.google.com ）的访问。
附录：vi的使用说明
进入vi后，默认是“命令行模式（command mode）”，在“命令行模式（command mode）”下按一下字母“i”就可以进入“插入模式（Insert mode）”，这时候你就可以开始输入文字了。 按一下“ESC”键可返回“命令行模式（command mode）”。在“命令行模式（command mode）”下，按一下“：”冒号键进入“Last line mode”，输入“wq”，存盘并退出vi，输入q!， 不存盘强制退出vi。
17:41
这些玩家的最后一片乐园，也被谷歌“强拆”了
Stadia 死了。
这个由谷歌开发的云游戏服务，享年三岁。
说句实在话，谷歌关闭产品这样的事情已经相当不意外了。但这次谷歌的操作方式，不得不说，还是刷新了我对这家公司底线的认知……
上周四9月29日当天早上七点，Stadia 业务高管 Phil Harrison 给全体同事发了一封邮件，告知当天早上8点半将有一项重要会议，希望大家调开其他事情，尽量参加。
图片来源：未知在这场会议上，管理层突然通告了 Stadia 业务立即开始全面收缩、明年1月正式完全关闭。在会议之后，Harrison 立即在谷歌官方博客上发表文章，对外官宣了这一糟糕的消息
图片来源：谷歌对所有相关方，毫无任何沟通就这样，谷歌 Stadia 员工惊讶地发现，自己居然被公司领导杀了一个措手不及。
他们辛辛苦苦做了四五年的业务，就这样突然被关掉了——如此令人崩溃的决定，在此之前没有人收到过任何预告提醒。
据硅星人了解，在消息公布的两天前，也就是上周二， Stadia 团队刚刚为 Stadia 合作的游戏开发者提供了最新版 SDK；周三。Stadia 团队也才推送了最新版用户界面的更新。
消息爆出的前一天，网友还在 Reddit 社区讨论新版 UI。当时社区主管（谷歌员工）还跑出来感谢用户，希望大家继续使用并提供反馈：
图片来源：Reddit在 Stadia 关闭的消息公开之后，这位 Stadia 社区主管的留言收到了大量回复。一位网友发出诘问：为什么明知道今天就要关闭服务了，你们还在昨天推送了这个更新呢？
另一位网友回复：
“欢迎来到谷歌，在这里左手都不知道右手在干啥。”
至于那位社区主管，也没再出现过了。
图片来源：Reddit对员工，谷歌管理层好歹之前给了他们提前一小时反应时间。
而对于游戏开发者，谷歌不仅没有提前打招呼，事后也没有第一时间做任何沟通和安抚，干脆直接把他们晾在了门外。
大多数开发者都表示，自己是通过媒体才得知 Stadia 即将关闭的消息。
独立游戏工作室 Pixel Games 表示，旗下有三款游戏即将上线 Stadia，“万事俱备只欠东风”，却却收到了从未预料到的消息。
图片来源：@pixelgames《博德之门3》的原开发者 Rebecca Heineman 表示，自己的新游戏登陆 Stadia Pro 的事情基本已经准备妥当，定好了在11月1日正式上线。
她本来和 Stadia 的联系人约好了周五开会，商议游戏发布的安排……结果在周四的早上，有员工给她发来媒体报道的链接，问她“Stadia是不是真的要关闭？”，她这才知道了有这么一回事……
图片来源：@burgerbecky通过公开渠道表达了愤怒和失望的开发者有很多。
但所有的帖文，都没有开发者 Nikodem Swinder 的这篇更加“声泪俱下”：
图片来源：@SourceBytePublisher为了能够将自家的游戏 Jump Challenge! 移植到 Stadia 平台上，Swinder 的团队已经花费了长达五个月的开发时间，投入了大量的心血。
“我们原本可以用5个月的时间去做些其他事情，开发另一个游戏。但我们决定做 Stadia 适配，修复所有的bug、学习背后的技术。甚至在昨天我还在办公室里熬夜，开发最后的 build……”
“我们花费了大量的时间和精力。此刻我完全不知所措，也不知道应该怪罪谁……非常遗憾我们的游戏没能发布。我们这几个月真的没怎么睡觉。我现在强忍住泪水……”
Nikodem Swinder 发布视频讲述 Stadia 关闭背后自己的苦衷。 截图来源：Source Byte / YouTubeSwinder 所描述的，正是很多 Stadia 平台的小型开发者所面临的问题。
像R星、育碧这样的大厂有成千上万的工程师，做 Stadia 适配并不是难事；谷歌为了“买通”这些顶级发行商，为《荒野大镖客2》、《刺客信条：奥德赛》等3A级别的游戏，每款都会支付“数千万美元”不等的费用。
而对于小型开发者，特别是独立游戏开发者而言，跨平台适配工作本身就已经很艰巨。这些开发者做出登陆某个平台的决定，信守承诺的成本很高，背后需要花费大量的时间和心血。
更何况还有少数 Stadia 平台独占的游戏，从一开始就是专门面向 Stadia 而开发的，移植起来非常麻烦。
比如 Gylt 这款独立游戏，从2019年发布到今天一直是 Stadia 独占。而谷歌在周四官宣之后也很快关闭了 Stadia 商城，意味着 Gylt 就这样无缘无故被突然“下架”了。
但凡谷歌提前跟大家通个气，让各位开发者及时调整策略，都不至于让这些资源有限的中小开发者雪上加霜。
（关于坑中小开发者，还有一个细节：在 Stadia 关闭消息宣布的前一周，罗技发布了一款云游戏掌机 G Cloud，支持 Xbox、GeForce、Steam 云游戏服务，唯独没有 Stadia——不禁令人怀疑罗技是压根不相信谷歌，还是可能从谷歌那里提前收到了消息。）
图片来源：Tequela Works 玩家失去乐园 至于 Stadia 玩家方面，谷歌表示会对所有玩家在游戏和硬件上的所有购买进行退款。
一种常见的吐槽是：毕竟 Stadia 上一共也就十几个玩家，退钱也没多少钱……
图片来源：LTT仍有相当一部分玩家表示退钱不要紧：最头疼的是自己在 Stadia 上的游戏存档记录，以及好友列表，都将随着平台的关闭而不复存在。
今天的游戏市场的平台竞争非常激烈，游戏发型厂商也希望多卖拷贝多赚钱，所以跨平台迁移已购买的游戏和存档进度基本是不可能的。Stadia 也不例外，用户在上面购买的游戏，就算可能绑定了相同的R星/育碧/EA 等账号，也没办法将购买记录和游戏存档迁移到 PC/主机平台上。
比如下面这位主播 Colour，在 Stadia 上购买了《荒野大镖客2》、《刺客信条》等多款游戏。特别是在大镖客2在线版（RDO）上，游戏时间更是达到了惊人的6000小时。
Colour 展示在 Stadia 上的大镖客游戏时间 图片来源：@ItsColourTV“目前的情况是，如果R星不让我们 Stadia 玩家迁移进度的话，我们所有人在 RDO 上的存档都将彻底消失。包括我们获得的独特道具、衣服、花的钱和获得的游戏金币，都将不复存在。”
自从消息爆出以来，Colour 每天都在通过社交网络以及各种渠道对 R星喊话，希望它能够接纳 Stadia 玩家，将存档记录迁移到其他可选的平台，“哪怕你就给我一个干脆点的答复，到底是能做还是不能做？”
遗憾的是，在所有大厂之中，目前只有育碧表示愿意将玩家的游戏购买记录迁移到 PC 平台上。而游戏存档记录能否迁移，目前尚无确切信息。
至于R星，对 Colour 的请求仍未做出任何表态。
有网友讽刺这位玩家，说谁让他当初傻不拉几地相信 Stadia 呢，如今遭遇都是报应……对此他的回应是：Stadia 的技术和体验都很棒，还有谷歌这么一家大公司背书。他自己也是谷歌全家桶的用户，当时真的相信 Stadia 会成功。
“更重要的是，Stadia 的目标用户是那些不能买，或者买不起高端PC和主机的休闲玩家。我在 RDO 里认识的很多朋友都是这样的，他们并不富有，一天只有一点闲暇时间，只想在网上在游戏里放松一下。”
的确，Stadia 是门槛最低的，甚至是唯一可行的方案。使用 Stadia 服务不需要购买任何专门游戏设备，也不用非得成为高级会员，只需一台电脑加上还ok的网络，玩免费的基础服务（1080p+60fps），在 Stadia 上买了《荒野大镖客2》就可以开玩。
现在，能够容留这部分玩家的最后一片乐园，也终于要被谷歌强拆了。
谷歌CEO Sundar Pichai 图片来源：谷歌在 Stadia 关闭之后，他们如果还想继续玩 RDO 的话，需要付出额外的成本。目前最可行的方案是买一台低配 Xbox Series S（$249）、重新买一遍游戏（约$30），然后再加钱购买 Xbox Live Gold 会员（每月$10）。
也就是说，在 Stadia 上玩一年 RDO 的开销，就是《荒野大镖客2》的拷贝价格；而在 Xbox 上玩，第一年的成本就是249+30+10*12=399美元。
这个区别对于大部分人可能不算什么。然而对于那些经济较差的玩家，完全可能导致他们彻底放弃，那些原本可以在游戏里获得的快乐……
Colour 写道：
“我在 RDO 上认识的大多数朋友都在用 Stadia 玩，因为它本质上是一个免费的平台。失去我的游戏和进度当然糟糕，但更让我难受的是不能和这些朋友继续在一起玩了。”
图片来源：@ItsColourTV这份信任，谷歌配吗？ 需要明确的是，Stadia 是个好产品。
硅星人的老读者可能记得，我在2018年就深度体验过 Stadia 的测试版本，并且写过一份比较详细的评测报告，特别对于接入门槛、多设备支持等方面进行了体验。当时我对 Project Stream（Stadia 的前身）给出了相当高的评价。
并且，这个评价也一直保持到了后来 Stadia 正式版推出。直到前不久我都认为， Stadia 是技术和体验上最优秀的云游戏服务平台，没有之一。
然而谷歌就这样掐死了 Stadia，并且对于在玩家和开发者身上造成的伤害，毫无介意和担当。
Stadia 本可以更有意义地活着，奈何它的主人是谷歌。
2018年我在网络拥挤的图书馆测试 Project Stream 图片来源：杜晨/硅星人对于谷歌爱好养蛊自噬这件事，相信在科技圈混迹过的朋友们应该都不陌生。
谷歌搞内部竞争在科技圈是出了名的，经常让两个甚至多个团队同时去搞同一个业务产品，然后只保留一个，其他的直接杀掉，完全不管被杀掉的产品已经有了百万甚至千万级别的用户。
我认识的一位谷歌员工有次跟我开玩笑地说：要是在内部没（因为业务被关）转过几次岗，都不好意思叫自己老员工。（这位朋友加入谷歌仅3年，已经转过2次岗了。）
自从创立以来，谷歌累计已经杀死了274个内外部产品和服务了，多到一般人根本数不过来。以至于有人专门做了 Killedbygoogle 这个网站，给所有死掉的产品写了一段墓志铭。你可以去网站上看看，一定会惊讶：“谷歌居然还做过这玩意？”
图片来源：KilledbyGoogle这次 Stadia 关闭的事情爆出后，全网对于谷歌的讽刺和批评不绝于耳。
有人回忆起了2019年的 GDC 大会，当时谷歌布置了一个展台为 Stadia 造势。问题是在这个展台上，谷歌居然把 Stadia 和雅达利《ET》、红白机“威力手套”、世嘉 DreamCast——游戏史上三款最出名的失败作品，放在了一起：
图片来源：@AllGamesDelta_接着有人挖出了当年网友的吐槽：
“一台将世嘉硬件团队带进沟里的主机、一款作为笑话比作为产品知名度更高的无用外设，以及一部评价太糟糕导致库存全被埋进沙漠的游戏……我不知道接下来会发生什么，但我非常感兴趣。”
下面有网友回复：老哥，你当年的预言应验了。
图片来源：@Nibellion另一位网友 Kelsey Lewin 透露，当年这个展台是自己供职的游戏历史基金会作为乙方，和谷歌共同合作设计的。一开始给的提案都很正常，却被甲方爸爸给否了，再后来又出现了两个不同的方案，不知为何被拧在了一起，最后成了这么一个奇怪的组合……
“当然这次合作还是赚了钱，支持我们做了很多有意义的事情。所以如果其它巨头公司想要聘我们当顾问，并且转头就完全忽视我们提供的任何建议，但是仍然会付钱的话，欢迎随时联系我哟。”
图片来源：@kelslewin资深游戏开发者 Aadit Doshi 给出了一段相当中肯的评价：
“Google Stadia 过去三年面临了巨大的困难，包括：
- 全球疾病大流行，迫使人们转向在线娱乐；
- 显卡和主机短缺，为替代方案创造巨大需求。
要是他们进入市场的时间再好一点，也许就不会如此了。”
图片来源：@AaditDoshi有人提出了很关键的一点：Stadia 业务现任负责人 Phil Harrison，这个人的过往经历也非常可疑，简直可以称得上是 failing upwards 的典范……
（failing upwards 指的是业绩糟糕的高管，在行业里来回跳槽升职加薪的现象。）
我们不妨来看一下 Harrison 这个人过去都做过什么：
游戏媒体《电子游戏纪事》写了这样一段话评价 Harrison：
“哈里森是我们游戏行业的一大谜团，他在过去20年的时间里不断失败，却又不断升职。除了那些非要雇佣他的人之外，所有人都对此困惑不解。”
当然，这次他搞砸 Stadia，说不好是在给自己辜负的两个前东家送人头呢……
图片来源：@XB2podcast顺嘴一提：Harrison 的经历不禁让我想起了另一位科技行业知名的高管：先后在微软、诺基亚身居高位，拖垮了两家公司的手机部门，竟然还差点成为微软 CEO 的史蒂芬·埃洛普 (Stephen Elop)。如果你对他的经历感兴趣，可以点击“阅读原文”，查看我在2015年写的一篇文章。
尽管对于谷歌的骂声一片，还是有少数业内人士，给予谷歌和 Stadia 最大限度的积极评价。
知名游戏开发商 Bungie 的高管、《命运2》游戏主管 Joe Blackburn 表示，过去两年里疫情对工作环境造成了较大的影响，为了保障员工健康，很多开发者都不得不在家工作。而 Stadia 的出现，特别是其为游戏开发者提供的各种工具包，显著提高了 Bungie 团队内进行远程开发和协作的效率，
“我知道今天的消息对于很多朋友来说都十分艰难。我在这里我想感谢 Stadia 在我们开发过程中提供的帮助。”
背景：《命运2》是 Stadia 支持的为数不多的多人对战网游之一。其在 Stadia 上的同时在线人数超过5000人，高于 Bungie 的另一款游戏《光环：无限》在 Steam 平台上的3000在线人数……
图片来源：@joegoroth在所有的批评中，我最喜欢的一条来自 Ars Technica 专门报道谷歌的记者 Ron Amadeo。他说：
“谷歌的自证预言 (self-fulfilling prophecy) 再一次应验：没人用 Stadia，因为大家都认为谷歌会杀掉它；谷歌被迫杀掉 Stadia，因为没人用它。
今天，这个臭名昭著的传统又杀死一项自家的服务……我真的不知道谷歌有生之年能否解决这个问题。”
图片来源：@RonAmadeo他又补充道：
“我觉得从今往后，谷歌在发布产品的时候必须要附上一条产品支持期限承诺。”
图片来源：@RonAmadeo最后，网友 Consigno 发的这条推文，和我的心态更接近。
他说：我不后悔维护 Stadia，我不后悔公开分享我对 Stadia 的喜爱。我不后悔在 Stadia 上面结识新的朋友，并且成为这个社区的一份子。我后悔的，是把我的信任交给谷歌。仅此而已。
图片来源：@Consigno10是啊，在谷歌杀死 Google Reader，杀死 Picasa，杀死 G+，杀死 Inbox 的时候，我早就该收回对谷歌的信任了。
也许今天还不晚吧。
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17:18
Accessory makers begin selling cases for redesigned 10th-gen iPad ahead of official announcement
Apple has been rumored to introduce new iPad models later this month, which has even been corroborated by 9to5Mac. Now, accessory makers have begun selling cases for a redesigned (and non-existent) 10th-generation iPad ahead of the official launch, which suggests that the new products are indeed coming soon.
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16:07
Facebook is making it easier for users to decide what content they want to see in their feed
Facebook on Wednesday announced an update to its platform that will make it easier for users to decide what content they want to see in their feeds. With today’s changes, the social network offers new ways to help users discover posts that are relevant to them.
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15:25
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Definitive Edition Repack Updated
This is just a notice for my subscribers about freshly updated Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Definitive Edition repack. While the game version remained v1.21, the game now has Denuvo gone, replaced with GOG DRM-free version. Repack size reduced by another 2 GB and installs slightly faster, than before. HD Textures Pack and 4K Videos Pack are available as standalone add-ons.
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If you want an iPhone 14 with a large screen, you now have two choices: iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max. That’s because Apple tweaked its iPhone 14 lineup this year, replacing the “mini” model with a “Plus” variant. The new iPhone 14 Plus comes with a 6.7-inch display, giving it similar dimensions […]
14:00
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Definitive Edition – v1.21 Denuvoless GOG + All DLCs + 4K Cinematics & HD Texture Packs
Genres/Tags: Action, Slasher, Open world, Stealth, Third-person, 3D
Companies: Monolith Productions
Languages: RUS/ENG/MULTI13
Original Size: 112.2 GB
Repack Size: from 33.3 GB [Selective Download]
Download Mirrors
Discussion and (possible) future updates on CS.RIN.RU thread
Screenshots (Click to enlarge)
You can skip downloading of credits video, benchmark mode files and voice packs you don’t need. Here is the list of selective/optional files:
In example, if you want to launch the game with German UI/Subtitles/Voiceovers – skip all “selective/optional” files, but download fg-selective-german.bin & all main files (01-14).
Backwards CompatibilityThis repack IS partially backwards compatible with my previous v1.21 Denuvo repack of SoW. The following files can be rehashed to save you up to 26 GB of traffic:
From the City of Minas Ithil to the blasted slopes of Mt Doom, make Mordor your own with the incredible detail obtained from the High Resolution Texture Pack’s ultra-high resolution textures.
Backwards Compatibility
This repack IS NOT backwards compatible with my previous High Resolution Texture Packadd-on for v1.21 Denuvo repack of SoW.
4K Cinematics Standalone Add-on (21.9 GB)
The 4K Cinematic Pack renders cinematics at 4K resolution.
Experience the epic story of the Bright Lord and the war for Mordor brought to life in breathtaking detail.
Pretty useless for users with displays below 4K resolution.
Backwards Compatibility
This repack IS ABSOLUTELTY backwards compatible with my previous 4K Videos add-on for v1.21 Denuvo repack of SoW. All bin files stay the same, only setup.exe has been changed.
Game DescriptionGo behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.
In Middle-earth
: Shadow of War, nothing will be forgotten.
Use SteamId 0 for transferring saves with this method.
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13:38
9to5Mac Daily: October 5, 2022 – No TSMC discount for Apple
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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13:31
How to use the Apple Watch Ultra Action button with third-party apps
Apple Watch Ultra is the first wearable from the company with an additional button beyond the Digital Crown and side button. While the Action button by default opens the Workout app it can work with other apps that build in support. Here’s how to use the Apple Watch Ultra Action button with third-party apps.
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While updating your Apple gear can protect you from vulnerabilities, that’s just the start of keeping your data secure. The Deeper Connect Pico packs hardwired protection and privacy into a casing the size of a pack of gum. And this effective decentralized VPN is available now for $199.99 (regularly $248) during our Deal Days sale. […]
12:41
Apple Watch overheats on customer’s wrist before blowing up and prompting ER visit
An Apple Watch Series 7 user is speaking out after their device overheated, started smoking, and eventually exploded. The case was brought to Apple’s attention and the company confirmed it would investigate what happened. At the same time, however, Apple also attempted to coerce the user into staying silent and not sharing the story.
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12:31
Instagram bug affecting some users causing iOS app to crash on opening [U: Fixed]
An Instagram bug that causes the iOS app to crash on opening has been affecting a number of users on Wednesday. On the web, a few users shared their reports of the bug, which doesn’t seem to be widespread at this point – but has still been annoying some iPhone users.
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11:37
Ventura adds dynamic wallpaper and new screensaver as macOS 13 readies for release
We’re 20 days shy of macOS 12 Monterey turning a year old, and that means macOS 13 Ventura is just around the corner. This week’s macOS 13 beta version includes a couple finishing touches that signal Apple’s readiness to ship.
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11:34
1428: Shadows over Silesia – v1.0.14
Genres/Tags: RPG, Puzzle solving, Medieval, Isometric, 3D
Company: KUBI Games
Languages: ENG/MULTI4
Original Size: 3.2 GB
Repack Size: 1.1 GB
Discussion and (possible) future updates on CS.RIN.RU thread
Screenshots (Click to enlarge)
Dark fantasy story:
Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many preachers predict that the end of the world is near. The year is 1428 and the Hussites have just set out on their Silesian campaign. These heretics appear to be the biggest threat in the kingless country. But true evil of a completely different kind is lurking nearby and it does not intend to engage in religious disputes.
You will experience everything from the point of view of the two main characters. Hynek, a grumpy Hussite hetman who doesn’t hesitate to swear or mess around with anything, and Lothar, a Hospitaller knight, a man of good education and manners who stands alongside his brethren in the front line of the Silesian defense. Each has their own motivations and views of the world around them, and different equipment and abilities. Their fates will soon become intertwined. Will they face one another, weapon in hand, or forge a fragile alliance to stand shoulder to shoulder against a far worse enemy?
Game Features
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11:28
Twitter now lets anyone combine GIFs, videos, and images in the same tweet
Having the ability to post images, videos, and GIFs on Twitter is not something new. However, users have never had the option to combine all these options in the same tweet – until now. The platform announced on Wednesday that, starting today, anyone can combine different types of media when posting a new tweet.
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10:34
Dakar Desert Rally + 2 DLCs + Windows 7 Fix
Genres/Tags: Racing, Simulation, Cars, Motorcycles, Open-wheel cars, Third-person, 3D
Companies: Saber Porto Ltd., Saber Interactive
Languages: ENG/MULTI6
This game requires Windows 10/11
Original Size: 57.9 GB
Repack Size: 37.8 GB
Discussion and (possible) future updates on CS.RIN.RU thread
Screenshots (Click to enlarge)
Authentic Dakar Rally Experience:
Over 30 stages of full rally racing from the official 2020, 2021 and 2022 Dakar Rally races with officially licensed vehicles, teams and pilots across multiplayer and single-player modes. All across an immense open world that doesn’t limit you to tracks and roads. The game also supports a wide array of steering wheels for the ultimate driving experience.
Seasons and Dynamic Weather:
Featuring all four seasons and a full day-night cycle. Whether facing billowing sandstorms, blazing desert sunlight, grueling rain and snow, or deep mud, you’ll need to overcome the elements and your competition to win.
Single-Player And Online Multiplayer:
Evolve your Rally Raid career in single-player or compete in online multiplayer events with your friends.
Included DLCs:
Season Pass is not a DLC, hence not listed here.
Backwards Compatibility
This repack IS NOT backwards compatible with my previous DDR repack.
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10:32
Night mode on iPhone: How to use it and best shots we’ve seen
Night mode remains one of the iPhone’s most impressive camera system features, despite recent concerns about how unnatural post-processing can make photos look. We recently asked the 9to5Mac community on Twitter to reply with their best nighttime shots; below are some of the most awe-inspiring replies. Read on to see how you can use Night mode and the best photos I’ve seen with it.
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Apple’s powerful yet compact 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro is down to $1,599 on Amazon. That’s a massive $400 off its MSRP and its lowest price in the last 30 days. While the 2021 MacBook Pros are frequently discounted, you rarely get to see such a deal on the entry-level 14-inch model. This post contains affiliate […]
9:50
This guy mowed his lawn for the ultimate Apple Watch Ultra GPS test
We’ve seen some incredibly extreme Apple Watch Ultra tests, but nothing comes close to this one. Reddit user suburbandad1999 endured the workout that we all dread: mowing the lawn. The results are actually fascinating for seeing how the new GPS in Apple Watch Ultra performs.
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9:16
watchOS 9.1 beta 4 update is now available to developers
Following the release of the fourth beta of iOS 16.1 on Tuesday, Apple has now released watchOS 9.1 beta 4 for developers. The update comes to improve the stability of the Apple Watch operating system – which is now in its ninth version.
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8:02
Wednesday’s best deals: M2 MacBook Pro $200 off, Anker iPhone 14 essentials from $16, more
Wednesday has arrived and is bringing in a fresh selection discounts on the latest from Apple and more. Kicking things off, we have the second-best prices yet on M2 MacBook Pro models at $200 off. Not to mention, there’s Anker iPhone 14 essentials from $16 as well as Apple’s official Leather Link Watch bands at $60. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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