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Game preview: Tech at UCF

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

Georgia Tech travels to Central Florida for a critical away game during the toughest stretch of the Jackets’ 2022 football schedule. The team struggled in two early P5 games and the program could be on the verge of major changes if things don’t change quickly.

Georgia Tech (1-2, 0-1 ACC) at UCF (2-1, 0-0 AAC)

FBC Mortgage Stadium

Date and Time: Saturday, 4 p.m

TV: ESPNU, ESPN Mobile App, WatchESPN.com

radio: Xtra 106.3 FM/1230 AM/SiriusXM 135 or 194

Last week: Georgia Tech lost 42-0 at home to Ole Miss; UCF won 40-14 at Florida Atlantic

series history: Georgia Tech leads 3-1

last meeting: UCF won 49-21 at Georgia Tech on September 19, 2020

GEORGIA TECH Key Offensive Players: Jeff Sims (QB, Soph.), EJ Jenkins (WR, RS-Sr.), Weston Franklin (C, Soph.)

UCF Key Offensive Player: John Rhys Plumlee (QB, Sr.), Javon Baker (WR, Jr.), Lokahi Pauole (RG, Sr.)

GEORGIA TECH Key defensive players: Keion White (DL, RS Sr.), Ayinde Eley (LB, RS Sr.), Jaylon King (S, RS Jr.)

UCF Key defensive player: Jason Johnson (LB, RS-Jr.), Tre’Mon Morris-Bash (DE, Sr.), Quadric Bullard (S, Jr.)

Analysis of the game preview: It’s hard to remember a time when the prospects during a Georgia Tech football season were so bleak. There were definitely some tough times in the final years of the Paul Johnson era, but never the total despair and hopelessness that the Jackets fan base is currently experiencing. But while almost everyone has decided what the fate of Geoff Collins (and Todd Stansbury) should be, there are still games to come.

While everyone out there is looking at what’s best for the later tech program, current players, especially the upper class, don’t want to bet on that just yet this season. Though the 1-2 start was little positive, it’s still only three games into the season and several winnable games remain on the schedule. (Wait while I duck the items tech fans are throwing at me.)

This UCF team isn’t among the stronger teams they’ve had in recent years since the program has taken off. Still, they’re double-digit favorites (some oddsmakers even put them as high as 20.5) against the Jackets.

It really just depends on what kind of tech team shows up. If they come to Orlando motivated and willing to turn things around not for Collins but for themselves, they certainly have the talent and depth on paper to beat this UCF team. But lackluster performances and particularly lackluster starts have plagued the Jackets during Collins’ tenure. If they start the game like they did against Ole Miss last week, things could get ugly again.

UCF’s offense has the ability to toss it around, and as tech fans have seen many times over the past few years, the secondary school assignments leave a lot to be desired. Plumlee can also hurt a defense with his feet as a true dual threat.

The Knights’ defense also doesn’t have the top-end playmakers it’s had in the past. When it comes to jackets, it really depends on Jeff Sims. He needs to be better, plain and simple, and part of that is showing a bit of fire after some questionable efforts in recent weeks. If not, maybe it’s time to give Zach Gibson some series.

It’s really hard to predict what a team will do in a situation like Georgia Tech’s but nothing from last week and the track record of this coaching staff over the past few years makes me think they will improve drastically a week from the Beatdown against Ole Miss coming.

forecast: UCF wins, 38-14.

apps

Should you choose Motilal Oswal’s RESEARCH 360 app?

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

Aimed at do-it-yourself (DIY) investors, Motilal Oswal Financial Services has announced the launch of RESEARCH 360 – a financial market research and analysis app. This platform can help investors conduct detailed fundamental and technical research.

What’s hot about the app

The RESEARCH 360 platform offers features such as tracking superstar investor portfolios from individuals, domestic and foreign institutions. Its Techno Funda scanners offer experienced investors benefits from 200+ scans related to price, volume, fundamentals, technical indicators etc. in one menu. The app also offers other features like SWOT analysis, reviews for stocks in terms of quality, valuation and technicals that can be useful for stock comparison, F&O analysis and Motilal Oswal Institutional Equities research reports.

The MO Advice section has long-term and short-term trading ideas, as well as 10 MO stock baskets, 10 IAP curated portfolios, etc. Attempts to execute the given ideas will prompt the user to go to Motilal Oswal’s stock trading app.

The RESEARCH 360 app is available on both the Google Play Store (4.1 out of 5 rating) for Android devices and the App Store (4.5 out of 5) for Apple devices.

Our opinion

DIY investing trends have picked up steam. Platforms like Tickertape, StockEdge, Markets Mojo, etc. have thrived and are popular with younger investors. The RESEARCH 360 app was launched by a broker; Many full-service and discount brokers have such digital offerings.

The app’s interface looks clean and there’s a lot of white space, which is easy on the eyes.

Currently, the detailed research report services in the app are free. However, in the coming months, the company may switch to the premium subscription model. Some of competing apps’ paid plans range from £100 to £500 plus tax.

User/customer retention for such market research apps is an evolving topic. Short-term traders prefer advanced charts, while long-term investors want professional-level fundamentals and infographics. At first glance, this is a good start for the RESEARCH 360 app. But as trends change, it will be important for the app to keep up with the transformation. The presence of multimedia content is popular with some competing apps, and presence in this segment is an area the app can work on in the future.

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September 24, 2022

Games

College Football Week 4 2022: Games and Players to…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

Good morning New York Giants fans!

Happy Saturday and welcome to week four of the 2022 college football season. It’s a little strange to think of, but it’s not even October and the college regular season will be a third over today.

There are not many matches between ranked teams this week. However, we do have a few intriguing encounters that could impact the 2023 quarterback class and, in turn, teams’ draft boards.

Possible must-watch early game

ABC – noon

Clemson’s defense is the big draw for this game, but it could impact the looming quarterback question for the 2023 NFL Draft. Right now, the quarterback depth chart tops CJ Stroud and Bryce Young in the top two spots. However, the rest of the QB class remains in flux, with up to six or seven passers vying to be “QB3” behind Young and Stroud.

Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman is emerging as a polarizing figure among some following the draft. Hartman lacks the height (he’s listed at 6ft 1,205lbs) and the elite arm talent that Boy Scouts excite. However, as a passer he has shown mental processing, accuracy, touch and anticipation. While some believe his lack of great physical and athletic attributes relegates him to a future as an undrafted free agent, others see him as a potential dark horse who could rise up the draft boards with a strong season.

There are additional concerns surrounding Hartman after a scary situation involving a blood clot endangered his health in late summer. Teams not only pay attention to Hartman’s play on the field, but also to his medical reports.

Clemson has one of the best defenses in college football and could have multiple defenders in the first round. That should make today’s game the must-see scouting tape for Hartman, and a good performance today could mean a big boost to his draft roster.

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guard forest

Sam Hartman (QB)
AT Perry (WR)
Donavon Green (WR)
Taylor Morin (WR)
Christian Turner (RB)
Blake Whiteheart (TE)
Michael Juergens (C)

Clemson

DJ Uiagalelei (QB)
Joseph Ngata (WR)
Myles Murphy (EDGE)
KJ Henry (EDGE)
Tyler Davis (iDL)
Trenton Simpson (LB)

Matinee on Saturday

(20) Florida at (11) Tennessee

CBS – 3:30 p.m

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson couldn’t carry the momentum he created in a phenomenal season opener. His start to the 2022 season was so impressive that some far too early sham drafters propelled him to the top of the QB charts. But that announcement proved premature and Richardson has returned to Earth. So far he hasn’t thrown a touchdown but has thrown four interceptions.

However, he still has an enticing height, athleticism and arm talent that will keep scouts interested. Scouts will almost certainly be flocking to this game to see Richardson against another ranked opponent. Teams are looking for reasons to love Richardson, and improving evidence over the season could be why they need to rank him high.

Scouts might also be impressed by Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. Hooker has good height, arm strength, and athleticism to be considered a true dueling threat QB. Unfortunately, star receiver Cedric Tillman is out of the game due to an ankle injury.

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Florida

Anthony Richardson (QB)
O’Cryus Torrence (OG)
Justin Shorter (WR)
Amari Burney (LB)
Avery Helm (CB)

Tennessee

Hendon Hooker (QB)
Jeremy Banks (LB)
Jerome Carvin (OG)

Other games to watch

Maryland at (4) Michigan
Fox – noon

Notre-Dame in North Carolina
ABC – 3:30 p.m

Northern Illinois at (8) Kentucky
ESPN2 – 7 p.m

Insurance

Pie insurance gets a big slice, Therabody massages a…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

This is a weekly feature listing the top 10 funding rounds of the week in the US. Check out the biggest funding rounds from the last week here.

Major funding rounds seemed to slow again this week, as only one US-based startup saw a round surpassing a quarter billion dollars. The week also highlighted the diverse interests of investors, as large rounds went into companies in sectors ranging from insurtech to cybersecurity to healthcare – with no real strong core investment theme emerging.

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1. Pie Insurance, $315 million, underwriting: Funding numbers for VC-backed insurtech startups aren’t as high as last year, but Pie Insurance tried to change that this week. The Denver-based small business workers’ compensation platform has closed a $315 million Series D led by Centerbridge Partners and Allianz X. The round more than doubled Pie’s total capital raised since inception in 2017 to over $615 million, the company said. The round is the second-biggest in the insurtech space this year – only after the $400 million raise by Berlin-based wefox in July – according to Crunchbase. Nevertheless, according to Crunchbase figures, the financing figures are still in the red. Last year, startups in this space saw more than $8 billion in investment, but this year similar startups have injected less than $3.5 billion into the sector.

2. Therabody, $165 million, healthcare: Taking care of yourself has certainly reached new heights in recent years and the use of technology in this endeavor has increased as well. Los Angeles-based wellness tech startup Therabody has closed a $165 million growth funding round led by private equity firm North Castle Partners. The company is best known for its massage guns, which are said to help with physical performance, pain, stress, and sleep. Therabody announced funding related to the launch of eight new products. The new capital raise and product launch comes as the company experiences significant growth, growing its revenue by more than 13x between 2018 and 2021. The company previously announced a capital increase of an unspecified amount in February 2021.

3. Opto Investments, $145M, Financial Services: The private markets have become a popular area as more and more investors seek access to alternative investments. However, this access is often limited, with private markets accounting for only about one-tenth of the investment market compared to public markets. This is where New York-based Opto Investments comes in. The startup has created a platform that offers independent investment advisors access to the private market. The company came out of the camouflage this week and announced it had closed a $145 million Series A led by Tiger Global. Opto already has partnerships with more than 80 registered investment advisors and will use the new money to increase that number.

4. Rivus Pharmaceuticals, $132M, Biotech: Earlier this year, Rivus Pharmaceuticals, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, announced that it has achieved positive clinical trial results for a drug candidate to treat cardiovascular disease and obesity. Unsurprisingly, that news seemed to have got investors, as the pharma startup raised a $132 million Series B led by RA Capital Management, which others like Bain Capital Life Sciences and BB have joined Biotech AG involved. The new money will be used to advance its drug candidate HU6 further through clinical trials. Research so far has shown that the drug can help with weight loss while maintaining muscle – unusual for such a drug. Founded in 2019, the company has now raised $167 million per Crunchbase.

5. Malwarebytes, $100M, Cybersecurity: It’s been an eventful 30 days for Malwarebytes from Santa Clara, California. The cybersecurity firm shed 14% of its workforce last month — about 125 employees — and received a $100 million investment from private equity firm Vector Capital this week. Not many details about the investment deal have been released, but it seems logical to assume that Malwarebytes can take advantage of the cash injection. Founded in 2008, the company has raised $180 million in funding, according to Crunchabse.

6. Swiftly, $100 million, retail: Swiftly is an apt name for a startup that’s now raised $200 million in six months. The Seattle-based retail tech platform closed a $100 million Series B in March and then this week closed a $100 million Series C led by BRV Capital Management with a rating of more than $1 billion. The startup provides a retail tech platform for brick-and-mortar retailers to compete in the growing online marketplace. The company, which was founded in 2018, says it has now raised more than $210 million.

7. Kate Farms, $75 million, organic groceries: Santa Barbara, California-based plant-based shakes and formula maker Kate Farms raised a $75 million Series C led by Novo Holdings. Founded in 2010, the company has raised a total of $188 million in funding, according to Crunchbase.

8th. SpinLaunch, $71M, Aerospace: Long Beach, California-based space technology company SpinLaunch completed a $71 million Series B led by ATW Partners. Founded in 2014, SpinLaunch has raised a total of $150 million per company

9. Deep Instinct, $62.5M, Cybersecurity: New York-based cybersecurity startup Deep Instinct raised $62.5 million in new funding led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. Founded in 2015, the company has raised more than $320 million, according to Crunchbase.

10 AccessFintech, $60M, Fintech: AccessFintech closed a $60 million Series C funding round led by WestCap. The company, which provides risk management services, is headquartered in New York, as well as in Israel and the UK. AccessFintech says it has raised $97 million since 2018.

Big global deals

Despite some big rounds from US-based startups, the biggest round of the week went to an India-based startup.

New Delhi-based Hero Future Energies, an independent power producer, has closed a private equity round valued at approximately $442 million.

methodology

We tracked the largest rounds in the Crunchbase database collected from US-based companies for the seven-day period from September 17th to 23rd. Although most announced rounds are included in the database, there may be a small time lag when some rounds are reported late in the week.

Figure: Dom Guzman

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Rutgers vs. Iowa: How to Watch Live Stream, TV…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

who plays

Iowa @Rutgers

Current records: Iowa 2-1; Ruegers 3-0

What you should know

After a three-game homestand, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be out on the road. The Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off in a Big Ten bout on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium. Iowa won’t have home field advantage, but they do enjoy an 8-point lead in the distribution.

Iowa put on the board against the Nevada wolf pack last week, but Nevada never followed suit. Iowa won its game against Nevada with a convincing 27 to nothing. The contest was all but over by the end of the third, by which time Iowa had built up a 20-to-nothing advantage. DE Joe Evans had a stellar game for the Hawkeyes when he rushed for a TD and 259 yards on 36 carries. Evans had some trouble holding his own against the Iowa State Cyclones two weeks ago, so this was a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, RU prevailed in a thrilling duel against the Temple Owls last week, slipping past 16-14. The overall outcome was to be expected, but Temple made it more of a matchup than the oddsmakers predicted. RU’s only offensive touchdown came from DB Shaquan Loyal.

Most of the roster’s points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed ten. K Jude McAtamney started in three field goals, the longest being a 45-yarder in the first quarter, which ultimately made all the difference in the contest.

Iowa is now 2-1 while the Scarlet Knights are 3-0. A few defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Hawkeyes come into the game with just one touchdown allowed, which is the best in the nation. As for RU, they rank second nationwide when it comes to rushing yards allowed per game, averaging just 32.3.

How to see

When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
Where: SHI Stadium – Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Fox sport 1
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Consequences: CBS Sports App
Ticket cost: $20.00

opportunities

The Hawkeyes are a huge 8-point favorite against the Scarlet Knights according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line as the game opened with the Hawkeyes a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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series history

Iowa has won both games against Rutgers in the last eight years.

09/07/2019 – Iowa 30 vs. Rutgers 0
September 24, 2016 – Iowa 14 vs. Rutgers 7

Tech

The tech vet gets his hands dirty planning an…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

James Gwertzman has always been a “tinkerer”. He has early memories of soldering together an AM radio kit with his father. As a child, he dreamed of getting into visual FX. In college he was a set and lighting designer.

But the Seattle-area tech veteran ended up working on things that weren’t necessarily physical, building a career around video games, building his own game studios, and investing in gaming.

Gwertzman co-founded Sprout Games, which was acquired by PopCap Games in 2005, and he founded and ran PlayFab, a gaming infrastructure service that was acquired by Microsoft in 2018. He led cloud-related efforts for Microsoft’s gaming division before joining Microsoft in 2021 to become a partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz focused on games.

A new side project literally shines a light on Gwertzman’s long-held desire to create something other than software.

“I’ve spent my entire career focused on the intersection of art and technology,” he said. “I’ve had so much fun getting my hands dirty designing and building all the hardware on this project for a long time.”

The project is The Prairie of Possibilities, a light show and immersive storytelling experience featuring swaying fiber optic “grasses” and more that Gwertzman and his team dreamed up three years ago and just staged at the recently concluded Burning Man Festival .

‘I want to do this’

James Gwertzman, left, and Martin Ekelund, covered in beach dust from setting up the art installation at Burning Man. On the right, a phone booth that recorded the stories of visitors to the Nevada desert. (Photos courtesy of James Gwertzman)

In the dusty desert of Black Rock City, Nevada, Gwertzman actually got his hands dirty. But the inspiration for “Prairie” started years ago.

Gwertzman first attended Burning Man in 1997 and returned in 2015 after a long hiatus. In 2017 he was inspired by a light installation called “Tree of Tenere”, a climbable tree with 25,000 LED leaves.

“I remember thinking, ‘I want to do this. I want to give something back,'” Gwertzman said.

Another Field of Lights project called Sensorio inspired Gwertzman in 2020, and he hoped to have something built for Burning Man that year. He pitched his idea to a Microsoft Makers alias at work and held a meeting with interested people. But COVID-19 prevailed and the festival, like so many other events, was ultimately cancelled.

But the seeds were sown, Gwertzman said, and a core team of arts and technology enthusiasts was organized, eventually dubbed The Moonlight Collective. These include: Gwertzman as chief visionary; Experience Designer and manufacturer Casey Martin as creative director; engineer, software architect and program manager Paul McDaniel as technical director; and game designer and audio engineer Ed Allard as head of the sound experience.

When Burning Man was canceled again in 2021, the group took the opportunity to move away from prototyping to Zoom calls. Last fall, they formed Prairie on Mercer Island near Seattle to test things out in public. They used a software program called LX Studio to build the lighting controls, and 250 bases for the fiber optic “grasses” were made in China.

Over three days in November at Mercerdale Park, Gwertzman’s vision came to life as a field of nearly 1,500 luminous grasses that make up “Prairie” pulsed in colorful sync with Allard’s musical soundscape. (See video above.)

By testing the installation at scale and receiving positive feedback from visitors, the team was ready to plan Burning Man in 2022. And to become much bigger and more immersive.

“Casey gets a lot of credit for pushing us to think more like a Disney Imaginator to really create multiple layers of viewer interaction beyond blinking lights,” said Gwertzman.

These interactions include several “portals”, also with their own light and sound displays, through which visitors can pass as a kind of entrance and exit between the real world and alternative universes. Telephone booths were also used to collect visitor story records. People could call a phone number — still active at 844-428-0110 — to be directed to share personal stories about four emotions: fear, sadness, happiness, anger.

“Hello, Starborn Human,” says a voice on the other end of the line, identifying itself as The Entity. “You must have questions about who and what I am… I exist to collect and perpetuate the stories that embody the human condition.”

A graphic showing the positioning of all light bases. (Courtesy of James Gwertzman)

The size of the experience doubled to 420 light bases, and the plan to lay them out in the desert relied on a precise mathematical algorithm – this time inspired by patterns found in nature, explained in a YouTube video about sunflower heads.

To design and choreograph the installation in advance, Gwertzman and the team turned to Unity, a very popular game design software package.

“All of us, myself and Ed and others who have been involved with games, know Unity inside and out,” Gwertzman said. “We could use it to simulate the entire installation and go through it in virtual reality to decide if that’s what we wanted.”

“Our project was very meditative”

Hailey Brown digs a trench in the Nevada desert to bury some of the cables used to power the art installation at Burning Man. (Photo courtesy of James Gwertzman)

To pull off the setup in the desert, Gwertzman and his team arrived a week before Burning Man and literally started raising flags in the playa, or dry lake bed, where the festival is being held. They deliberately chose a location away from other bright lights and the boom-boom of any Burning Man music.

They dug trenches to bury some of the miles of cables and wires needed to connect everything across a 250-foot-wide area — AC power to the portals, Ethernet for networking, speaker wire, and control wires for the lights themselves.

“What I learned about this project is that great art like this is 90% logistics and 10% art,” Gwertzman said. “Just getting all the stuff out into the desert and getting the team together and doing the build, 90% of that is just logistics and planning. The actual art is in a way in the minority.”

A portal and light bases as seen in Burning Man in desert daylight. (Photo courtesy of James Gwertzman)

From the first night they flipped the switch to the end of the event, The Prairie of Possibilities proved a success for those who built it and for those who walked through the glowing grasses, portals, phone booths and even a decorated container wandered to look like a research facility for scientists studying an otherworldly phenomenon.

When they returned in the morning to turn off the power generator, Gwertzman’s team would often find a bunch of people sleeping on pillows in the center of the installation, listening to music and the voices of hundreds of recorded storytellers.

“One of the reasons we’ve received so much praise for this project is that Burning Man can be a very intense techno scene,” Gwertzman said. “And our project was very meditative, atmospheric music. People kept telling us they would come back night after night because it was so rejuvenating and so beautiful.”

James Gwertzman stands at Burning Man in the light and sound installation The Prairie of Possibilities. (Photo courtesy of James Gwertzman)

After dismantling the installation, packing it up and restoring the playa to its natural state (a must for Burning Man), Gwertzman must consider what might happen next for the “Prairie”.

He’s considering taking it out on the road to power it at various locations. For example, he would like to see how it all looks in the snow. But if a professional collector came by and wanted to purchase the piece for property somewhere, Gwertzman said he would definitely take the call.

Gwertzman called his passion project the perfect fusion of art and technology and said he was grateful for the experience.

“It was honestly one of the most creative things I’ve ever done.”

apps

New iPad Pro, iPad 10, M2 Macs and more

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

With the September event already “way out” of sight, rumors are already showing that Apple is preparing an October event. This time the company focuses on the new iPads, Macs and their upcoming operating systems: iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. Here’s what we know so far.

It’s been a while since 9to5Mac started reporting that Apple is working on the new iPad Pro and the 10th generation iPad. Not only that, but the company is also preparing a handful of new Macs for a 2022 release. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman in his A Newsletter also gave a few tidbits about what Apple is expected to introduce soon.

Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro at its October event

In this August newsletter, Gurman says he’s “expecting an overhauled iPad Pro with an M2 processor.” 9to5Mac Sources can independently confirm this. With two versions, the 11-inch iPad Pro with an LCD display and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with miniLED technology, Apple plans to bring the MagSafe connection to these tablets.

Also, better battery life with new accessories could be on the way for this product as well. Just as the iPhone 14 will be the star of Apple’s September event, all eyes will be on the new iPad Pro at this rumored October event.

The Logitech website also points to new iPad Pro models. The company says they are “coming soon”.

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The 10th generation iPad will get its biggest update in ten years

Apple has been working on more significant upgrades for its cheaper iPad. Information seen by 9to5Mac reveals that the new iPad 10th generation (codenamed J272) will feature a USB-C connector instead of Lightning. That means Apple is finally planning to bring USB-C to the entire iPad lineup.

With USB-C, iPad beginners can also easily connect it to more modern external displays such as Apple’s Studio Display. We’ve also heard from our sources that the new entry-level iPad will have a Retina display with the same resolution as the iPad Air’s display. We can expect a slight screen growth to 10.5 inches or even 10.9 inches. However, more modern display specifications such as a wide color space with DCI-P3 and higher brightness are reserved exclusively for the more expensive iPads.

Gurman also confirms with 9to5Mac and says that this tablet will have the A14 Bionic chip. Additionally, an October event could be the perfect time for Apple to unveil this tablet.

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New M2 Macs are coming at the Apple October event

In his newsletter, Gurman writes:

Apple has been working on M2-based versions of the Mac mini, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro, so I think we’ll likely see at least a couple of these machines in about two months.

Rumors about these computers are not new. Apple itself has already announced that it is working on a new Mac Pro. Corresponding BloombergNext-gen 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros could be announced in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 with M2 Pro and M2 Max processors.

Last but not least, a second generation Apple Silicon Mac mini has been expected for at least a year. Ever since Apple recently introduced the Mac Studio, it’s been unclear what kind of processor a new Mac mini would have – just the M2 or a more powerful variant.

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Apple Mixed Reality Headset

Rumors about the Apple Mixed Reality Headset have ramped up over the past year. During Apple’s October event, the company could be reviving Steve Jobs’ “One More Thing” phrase to tease the company’s upcoming mixed reality headset.

Rumors are currently assuming that it will already be presented at the end of this year and will go on sale from 2023. Apple’s October event could be the perfect time for the company to announce to the public that it’s entering a new market.

Release date of iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura

While iOS 16, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16 will be released on September 12th, the company has planned the availability of iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura to all users in October, most likely after this rumored event.

iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura share many features and are the main stage manager. With this function you can:

Customizable windows: Resize your windows to get them the perfect size for your task;
Center app: Focus on the app you’re working with without going into full-screen mode.
Quick access to Windows and apps: The windows of the apps you’re working in are prominently displayed in the center, and other apps are arranged on the left in order of when they were last used.
Overlapping windows: Create overlapping windows of different sizes in a single view to give you control to set up your ideal workspace;
Group apps together: Drag and drop windows from the side or open apps from the dock to create app sets that you can refer back to anytime.

When will Apple hold its October event?

As of now, details are unclear as to when Apple will hold its October event. 9to5Mac Will update this article as we get closer to the event or as we learn more about what Apple might be showcasing at this keynote.

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Games

Xbox Game Pass has already announced 9 games for…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

Microsoft hasn’t revealed any upcoming new games yet Xbox Game Pass in October 2022, but previous announcements have confirmed at least nine titles for subscribers to play over the next month. Seven of these titles will be available to all Xbox Game Pass subscribers, while two will only be available on PC to those who have signed up for either PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers should note that other games will be added to Xbox Game Pass in addition to the nine titles listed here. The way Microsoft makes its Xbox Game Pass announcements is with an initial reveal at the beginning of the month, focused on the next two weeks, and then an announcement for the second wave of games, which is the back half of the month turn off. There’s no reason to think Microsoft will deviate from this pattern for October 2022’s Game Pass games.

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While Game Pass subscribers await the official announcement, here are all nine games confirmed so far for Xbox Game Pass in October 2022.

New Xbox Game Pass games for October 2022

Coral Island (PC) – October 11
Eville – October 11th
Dyson Sphere Program (PC) – October 13th
A Plague Tale: Requiem – October 18
Norco—October 20
Persona 5 Royal – October 21st
Contempt – October 21
Gunfire Reborn – October 27th
Signalis – October 27

coral island will be included in PC Game Pass as an Early Access game on October 11th. It’s a farming simulation game set on a tropical island that clearly draws inspiration from popular titles in the genre Stardew Valley. However, it stands out from its inspirations by focusing on coral reefs, since one of the main goals of the players in the game is to clean up the reefs. Farm sim fans will definitely want to check it out on October 11th.

Game Pass is also coming on October 11th Eville. And while Stardew Valley Fans might be interested in trying it coral island, Eville will likely appeal to players who are more into games such as Between us. Eville is a social deduction game where players must either successfully deduce who the killer is or be the ones who get away with the murder. Multiplayer games are always a good choice for Xbox Game Pass as they ensure they have an immediate audience, although it remains to be seen if Eville will stand out in the same way as Between us. Fans will find out next month.

A few days later, PC Game Pass subscribers will be able to try it out Dyson Sphere programa space simulation game available in Early Access since last year. Dyson Sphere program is well received by sim game fans, and so those interested in the genre can look forward to something on October 13th.

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coral island, Evilleand Dysphon Spheres program may all have their fans, but one of the bigger new Xbox Game Pass games for October 2022 is joining the lineup on October 18th. On this day, Game Pass subscribers can try the game from day one A Plague Tale: Requiemthe sequel to the well-reviewed and award-winning A Plague Story: Innocence. One of the main reasons to sign up for an Xbox Game Pass subscription is to have access to games like this and whatnot from day one A Plague Tale: Requiem is surely one of the most exciting new Game Pass games coming in October 2022.

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Day one Xbox Game Pass games are always exciting, but it’s also great when the service also adds slightly older, critically acclaimed games. One such game is Norcowhich was released for PC earlier this year. Norco makes its console debut on October 20th as a Game Pass game, so players on Xbox consoles can see what all the fuss is about and find out why the point-and-click cyberpunk adventure game is one of the top-rated new ones Video Games 2022.

A much older game will join Game Pass on October 21st in the form of Persona 5 Royal, and while it predates other games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2022, it’s still one of next month’s major new additions. That persona Franchise has been largely PlayStation-exclusive for decades, but Atlus is finally bringing the series’ most popular games to other platforms. That starts with Persona 5 Royal‘s ports to other platforms, with the game making its Xbox debut as a day-one release.

Persona 5 Royal, for the uninitiated, is one of the highest rated video games of all time. It is an expanded and improved re-release of individual 5Adding new story content and more for fans to check out. Persona 5 Royal will be one of the top rated games in the entire Xbox Game Pass library when it’s added on October 21st. JRPG fans who haven’t played the game should definitely check it out when it’s added to Game Pass.

October 21 looks to be a busy day for Xbox Game Pass. Not only Xbox Game Pass subscribers are treated Persona 5 Royal that day, but they can also look forward to the game of the first day contempt. contempt is a first-person horror game with disturbing levels inspired by HR Giger. It was one of the first Xbox Series X console exclusives ever revealed to the public, and fans will finally be able to try it out for themselves next month. It’s coming out just in time for Halloween, so those who need a new horror game for the holiday season should give it a try.

First-person gaming fans can look forward to the new Xbox Game Pass games for October 2022. Besides that contempt‘s addition on October 21, they can also play Gunfire reborn on October 27th. Gunfire reborn is a roguelite FPS that has been available on PC for about a year but is only just making the leap to consoles. Gunfire reborn will appear first on Xbox consoles and will do so as a Game Pass game on day one. The PC version has proved popular enough, and the addition of the game to the Xbox Game Pass library should broaden their horizons much further.

Promotional image of Gunfire Reborn featuring the Crown Prince character with the Dragonchaser weapon

Finally, the latest game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass is October 2022 signalisand how contemptit should be a solid Game Pass addition for Halloween. signalis is a survival horror game that uses a retro art style and sci-fi elements to create a uniquely spooky atmosphere. It looks like it should appeal to fans of old-school survival horror games like the original resident Evil Title. Fans can find out how it fares for themselves when it joins the Xbox Game Pass lineup on October 27th.

These nine games have so far been announced for Xbox Game Pass in October 2022, but subscribers should keep in mind that more titles are on the way. There will also be some games leaving Xbox Game Pass in October, so fans should keep that in mind as well.

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Insurance

Vertafore, Oracle, Rhoads Online, Xanatek – InsuranceNewsNet

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

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How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: NCAA Football…

September 24, 2022
by Vaseline

The Big Ten season is finally here and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes open up with quite a challenge when the Wisconsin Badgers come to town on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET in a game that will be televised on ABC.

Ohio State is asking fans to wear black tonight at Ohio Stadium in solidarity with the team breaking all black uniforms. However, OSU is absolutely positive Not He calls it “blackout” because the term has destructive connotations when it comes to alcohol, and everyone knows that neither football fans nor college students would ever drink excessively.

Anyway, Ryan Day’s Buckeyes go home 3-0 after an impressive 77-21 win over Toledo. Paul Chryst’s Badgers are 2-1 after losing 17-14 to Washington State in Week 2. Wisky defeated New Mexico State 66-7 last week.

The Buckeyes have been struggling with a slew of injuries lately as star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, No. 1 running back TreVeyon Henderson, breakout defensive lineman Mike Hall and many others have been restricted in recent weeks. However, Day insists none of the injuries matter and – while he is reluctant to share medical information with the public – he has teased that many of the recently absent Buckeyes should be available to play against Wisconsin.

One of the silver linings to the injuries was that other players had opportunities to improve. With JSN out of the lineup, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka have become legitimate threats, and after missing the first two games, fellow pass-catcher Julian Fleming held his own against Toledo, who scored two touchdowns.

On the ground as Henderson walked after his lone touchdown run, Miyan Williams not only continued his rise to co-featured back, but true freshman Dallan Hayden made the case for longer playing time by rushing for the first touchdown and 100 yards game of his career.

Safety guards Lathan Ransom and Cam Martinez, who move to defense whether it’s from injuries or coaches who push guys around to bring the best talent onto the field, were bright spots for the Buckeyes’ back end, while Cam Brown through injuries struggled to become the team’s most reliable corner. In the middle, team captain Tommy Eichenberg has played essentially every significant snap at linebacker, and Mike Hall has become OSU D’s most dominant inside lineman.

Sophomore edge rushers Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau continue to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks but haven’t come home enough to take them to the next level on the Bosa Young scale.

Whatever talent the Buckeyes bring to the field tonight, it will likely stand the toughest test of the season. While the game against Notre Dame was a top-five battle at the time, the Irish have since lost a second game (to Marshall) and struggled to hold Cal back. While the Badgers season was far from perfect, the physicality and familiarity of Big Ten competition is sure to make this a hard-fought contest.

When is the game and how can I watch?

Game Date/Time: Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET
location: Columbus, Ohio
TV: ABC
On-line: Sling TV
radio: 97.1 FM | 1460 p.m

Matt’s prediction: Ohio State 42, Wisconsin 17

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