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Your favorite (or perhaps least favorite) connection cable may receive a major upgrade early next year. The HDMI Forum, which maintains the HDMI standard, said it’s hosting a big announcement during CES on Jan. 6. If you believe the leaks, the forum will declare an update to its standard, from HDMI 2.1a to HDMI 2.2. It may require an all-new cable if you get the peak resolution and refresh rates on any incoming Nvidia 50-series GPU . The day before the HDMI Forum announced its conference, VideoCardz first spotted that the new cable standard would require an all-new cable. German-language outlet Computer Base , read with machine translation, quoted from the HDMI Licensing Administration saying there’s a “next generation HDMI technology and higher bandwidth,” adding that it will be “enabled by a new HDMI cable.” The licensing administration is the forum’s appointed agent for licensing 2.2, and group representatives are set to speak during CES. It’s not a lot of information to go on. It doesn’t mention whether the male port will change from its current shape and doesn’t offer any sense of backward compatibility with HDMI 2.1. At the very least, we expect you’ll need the new cable to get all the benefits of the new standard. The forum said in its pre-CES announcement that it would enable “a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates.” Since its first appearance in 2017, HDMI 2.1a has had a bitrate of 48Gbps. The new standard can also support up to 120 Hz in VRR and a 10240 by 4320 resolution with display stream compression. VideoCardz speculated that it would allow higher resolutions and refresh rates without compression. The new standard could potentially reach DisplayPort 2.1 rates. A DP 2.1 cable should be able to do more than 240 Hz at 4K with 10-bit color depth. You can get higher refresh rates at lower color depths, depending on how much you’re willing to trade in beautiful graphics for diminishing returns on framerates the eye cannot even perceive. Some 8K TVs sold by makers like Samsung support 7680 by 4320 resolution, but there are so few examples of media that support 8K. All the current models are essentially more expensive 4K TVs. Sony’s PlayStation brand has effectively quit advertising the console that supports 8K on its PS5 and PS5 Pro boxes. A growing number of 4K monitors support refresh rates higher than 240 Hz , but they are still the expensive minority of monitors you can get in today’s market. There’s nothing wrong with higher bitrates, but there’s a reason HDMI 2.1 has survived without change for seven years. It does mark an interesting change for the long-rumored AMD Radeon RX 8000 series and the Nvidia Geforce RTX 50-series GPUs. These cards are supposed to arrive at CES this year, and announcements are set for Jan. 6. The current 40-series Nvidia GPUs only support DisplayPort 1.4a, though AMD’s latest GPUs go up to DisplayPort 2.0. Intel’s Battlemage ARC B580 cards Team Blue launched this month and support DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1. That’s not to say you’ll necessarily reach high framerates at 4K without severe compromises on those $250 cards. There are more monitors, like LG’s new UltraGear OLED, which offers 480 Hz refresh rates at QHD resolution for $1,000. That monitor has DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 and “ensures compatibility with the latest consoles and gaming PCs.” If you plan to achieve those ludicrous refresh rates, you’d want to use the DP 2.1.rich9.ph 。

Approximately 1.2 million new state IDs have been issued between the start of the replacement process on September 25, 2023, and December 13, according to official data provided by the Greek police to Kathimerini. Authorities have expressed satisfaction with the procedure’s rate of progress ahead of 2026, when new state IDs will be mandatory for all Greek citizens. Old IDs will remain valid for certain procedures until September, 2027. The new IDs are digitized, more compact, significantly more durable than their predecessors, and feature QR codes for instant authentication. They are also printed using advanced technology that makes forgery nearly impossible. Additionally, unlike the older state IDs, which were issued without an expiration date, the new IDs have a 10-year validity period. According to police figures, a total of 1,165,000 citizens have already received their new IDs, while 35,000 are currently awaiting issuance. Most new IDs have been issued in Athens and Thessaloniki, while a significant number have also been issued in Patra, Larissa, Ioannina and Volos. Waiting times for appointments at police station issuance points have significantly decreased following the removal of residence-based restrictions and the introduction of free service choice, Greek police spokesperson Constantia Dimoglidou told Kathimerini. The current waiting period is between two to three months in Athens, several weeks in Thessaloniki and just a few days in most provincial cities. Applicants must select a police station issuance point and book appointments through the online platform id.gov.gr. Appointments can be rescheduled or canceled up to one hour before the scheduled date.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 26, 2024-- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Charlie , banking* for 62+ Americans, launched CharlieSaver , the most comprehensive source for senior discounts nationwide. CharlieSaver has scoured stores all across America to identify over 20,000 senior discounts across 1,000 shopping centers. CharlieSaver is free to use and available to all older Americans, not just Charlie customers. Senior discounts are an excellent way for older Americans to stretch their budget and make the most of the hard work they've put in over the years. This is especially true given that nearly half of older Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, and over 17 million American adults over 65 are economically insecure. At the same time, there are thousands of senior discounts available to this population that are difficult to find and impossible to keep track of. Older Americans could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings each year because there is no way to know about all the discounts available to them, and many retailers only offer a discount when asked directly by a customer. CharlieSaver does the important work of gathering all senior discounts in one simple-to-search website. CharlieSaver will continue to expand as new deals are discovered and more stores and restaurants join in to offer these valuable discounts. Charlie is also encouraging the public to share any discounts they find that are not listed on the platform and invites retailers to reach out if they want their senior discount included in CharlieSaver. CharlieSaver is Charlie’s latest effort to empower older Americans to make the most out of their money and keep it safe. Last week, Charlie announced Family FraudShield , a first-of-its-kind financial conversation guide aimed at helping people discuss financial fraud with their older parents and relatives. In June, Charlie introduced SpeedBump , a proprietary combination of pauses, alerts, and real-time education introduced at the exact moments customers are most vulnerable to fraud. In November 2023, Charlie launched FraudShield , a comprehensive, personalized suite of fraud protection tools built exclusively for the unique needs of 62+ Americans. *Charlie is not a bank, banking services provided by Sutton Bank; Member FDIC. About Charlie Charlie is the place for older Americans to get the most out of their money and keep it safe. Charlie uses machine learning technology and an expert, US-based customer service team to study older Americans’ unique financial habits, needs, and vulnerabilities. These insights inform the features and functions Charlie designs to provide them with financial flexibility and protection. With faster access to their Social Security check, groundbreaking fraud protection, competitive earnings on deposits, no monthly fees or minimums, and intuitive, age-optimized product design, Charlie customers have the financial peace of mind they deserve. Banking services provided by Sutton Bank; Member FDIC. To learn more, visit Charlie.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126462777/en/ CONTACT: Julie Halpin Julie@charlie.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DISCOUNT/VARIETY ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SENIORS TECHNOLOGY OTHER RETAIL DIGITAL MARKETING RESTAURANT/BAR CONSUMER PERSONAL FINANCE ONLINE PRIVACY RETAIL MARKETING FINANCE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY BABY BOOMERS BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INTERNET ONLINE RETAIL SOURCE: Charlie Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/26/2024 03:25 PM/DISC: 11/26/2024 03:25 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126462777/en

TORONTO — Everything changed for Kia Nurse when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament in the 2021 WNBA playoffs. The basketball star from Hamilton was locked in as starter for a team in the semifinals. She’d been selected as an all-star just two years prior. But in one awkward fall three years ago, she was plunged into the depths of surgery and rehab. Nurse would miss the entire 2022 season due to the injury. She signed with the Seattle Storm for the 2023 campaign before a trade landed her with the Los Angeles Sparks last season. Meanwhile, Nurse represented Canada at the Paris Olympics in August, but she struggled as the team failed to reach the knockout round for the second straight time. The common thread throughout Nurse’s recent basketball journey? She just hasn’t quite felt like herself. “I still love basketball with all of my heart, and it's my favourite thing that I get to do. And I'm so privileged to be able to say that I get to do it as a job,” Nurse said. "But the last two years for me have been just really rocky, up and down.” Nurse, 28, will become a WNBA free agent as of Feb. 1. For now, she’s continuing her Raptors broadcast work with TSN and, on Monday, announced a new playing gig. In February, Nurse will join fellow WNBAers Alysha Clark and Sydney Colson among 37 others for Athletes Unlimited’s third basketball season in Nashville. Athletes Unlimited was founded as a women’s professional softball league in 2020 before expanding to basketball, volleyball and lacrosse. Its 24-game hoops campaign switches teams weekly and concludes by crowning a season-long individual champion. Players earn points through a fantasy-style system that rewards team successes like wins as well as individual accomplishments from made three-pointers to steals to drawn fouls. Outside of the unique scoring system, the game looks like traditional basketball — a major appeal to Nurse as she attempts to tap back into her roots. “I am not proud of my performance at the Olympics and not necessarily proud of how I’ve been playing over the last two years. I just have goals of finding my true love of the game and kind of coming back and being stronger physically, being more fit and just ultimately having a good year,” Nurse said. When Nurse’s career began in 2018, many WNBA players would ply their trade overseas during the off-season as a way of staying in shape and making additional money. But over the past half-decade — and perhaps expedited by Brittney Griner’s 2022 detainment in Russia — more options have emerged stateside, including Athletes Unlimited. “The (WNBA) now has a lot of the teams that have practice facilities, so they have full-time player development, practice-facility access and that's a big piece as well. But now ultimately we have these leagues at home like AU,” Nurse said. Athletes Unlimited will not be the only professional women’s basketball operation in North America this winter. A three-on-three league called Unrivaled, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will tip off in January in Miami. Nurse said Unrivaled was an option for her, but she preferred Athletes Unlimited. “I wanted a place where I'm happy with basketball again, really happy with myself and how I'm playing and a having a little more confidence boost from what I've had over these last two years. And I feel like AU, for me, that five-on-five setting was a big piece of it,” Nurse said. The timing of the Athletes Unlimited schedule — deep enough into the WNBA off-season but with enough leeway to fine tune things before the 2025 campaign begins — also stood out to Nurse. Ahead of AU, Nurse said she moved her training from Toronto to Hamilton, where she could stay closer to home and avoid the long highway drives. And following two seasons in which Nurse’s WNBA teams suffered a combined 61 losses, she’s hoping to find a landing spot in free agency with a winning franchise. “I want to ... have an opportunity make a deep playoff run, be kind of like an X-Factor player, somebody who can go out there, be a three-and-D player, can help make winning plays,” she said. Nurse said she and fellow WNBA veteran Bridget Carleton have discussed what went wrong in Paris and how it can be fixed ahead of Los Angeles 2028. Management changes have already occurred with the retirement of GM Denise Dignard and a mutual parting with head coach Victor Lapena. The national team recently met up in Toronto for an informal training camp where Nurse and Carleton aimed to lay the groundwork for the culture they hope to create over the next four years. “Getting back to the basics and just enjoying playing for Canada Basketball, but also creating a really strong, bonded culture where everybody does what they need to do for our team to win," she said. "We understand our roles (and) we understand the commitment piece of it because now there's so much going on and people are all over the place." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Myles Dichter, The Canadian Press

London, UK, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking announcement today, UCFX Markets unveiled its latest suite of trading tools, designed exclusively for Australian clients. At the heart of this innovation is a set of unique algorithms engineered to provide real-time insights, predictive analysis, and enhanced trade execution for traders navigating the complexities of global markets. This announcement positions UCFX Markets as a leader in the Australian trading landscape, empowering clients with tools that deliver unparalleled precision and performance. With these advanced algorithms, traders can now maximize opportunities in fast-moving markets while mitigating risks like never before. Setting a New Standard for Australian Traders The financial markets are more dynamic and competitive than ever, and Australian traders are increasingly seeking tools that can give them a decisive edge. UCFX Markets ' unique algorithms cater to this demand, providing data-driven solutions that analyze market trends in real time, adapt to volatility, and generate actionable insights for both seasoned professionals and new traders alike. "Our proprietary algorithms have been fine-tuned to meet the specific needs of Australian investors,” said the CEO of UCFX Markets . "We understand the challenges traders face, from unpredictable market conditions to overwhelming data. These tools are designed to simplify the trading process while driving consistent, profitable outcomes for our clients.” Why This Matters for Australian Traders UCFX Markets ' algorithms address a critical need in the trading ecosystem: the ability to process vast amounts of market data and deliver precise, timely recommendations. Unlike generic trading platforms, UCFX Markets offers solutions tailored to the unique needs of Australian investors, including advanced features such as: Empowering Traders Across Skill Levels Whether trading in forex, cryptocurrencies, or equities, UCFX Markets ' platform is equipped to handle it all. For beginners, the user-friendly interface simplifies trading with step-by-step guidance, while expert traders benefit from customizable tools that integrate seamlessly with their strategies. "By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of market dynamics, we're delivering a platform that truly empowers Australian traders,” added the CEO. "It's not just about providing tools; it's about ensuring our clients can trade with confidence and clarity.” Trader Testimonials Early adopters of the platform have already reported significant success using UCFX Markets ' algorithms. UCFX Markets is committed to staying ahead of the curve, continually refining its tools to meet the evolving needs of traders. This focus on innovation has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for Australian investors seeking to achieve their financial goals. "As market conditions change, so do our solutions,” said the CEO. "Our clients can be confident that they're always equipped with the best tools to succeed in any environment.” UCFX Markets invites Australian traders to experience the power of its unique algorithms firsthand. With features designed to enhance trading performance and simplify market navigation, there has never been a better time to join the platform. To learn more or sign up, visit UCFX Markets today. Take the lead in trading with tools that work as hard as you do. CONTACT: William Brown UCFX Markets william(at)ucfxmbot.com