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HBO Max is raising the price of its subscriptions for the first time since the streaming service launched in March 2020. The increase comes following a cost cut by Warner Bros. Discovery to reduce expenses, which has already resulted in the removal and cancellation of several series, shorts and movies from HBO Max.
Speaking of prices, the readjustment affects the monthly fee for HBO Max users in the United States as of last Thursday (12) which will increase by US$ 1, from US$ 14.99 to US$ 15.99.
According to Olhar Digital, HBO Max’s advisory confirmed that the readjustment will not be applied to the Latin American market, so the monthly fee will not change for users in Brazil. She further justified the price change as follows:
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The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Headset for Xbox Series and Xbox One is on sale for a limited time and will be perfect for those looking to get rid of messy wires.
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The SteelSeries Arctis 9X was designed for the Xbox Series and Xbox One, but also offers the ability to connect via Bluetooth to your mobile device and PC (using the Xbox or Bluetooth adapter).
Although SteelSeries does not specify whether the connection is possible with other devices, some users mention that they have been able to connect the headset wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch, in particular. However, it must be taken into account when purchasing that the SteelSeries Arctis 9X was specifically designed for the Xbox Series and the Xbox One.
Usually priced at $259.99, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset can be had for just $199.99 until January 19.
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Meta has introduced some new fitness-related features for its Quest headset, which will be an incentive for more people to try this experience.
In the latest device update, the company is adding two new features. The first is Health Connect integration, enabling Android users to automatically sync their Quest exercise data. The second feature is the ability to pair heart rate monitors via Bluetooth, The Verge reports.
In turn, a spokesman for “Meta” said that the company will provide the ability to display the user’s heart rate in any game or application, along with the minutes exercised and the amount of calories burned by the user.
Right now, the only known compatible monitors are the Garmin HRM-Dual and Polar H10 chest straps, but other brands and models (even smartwatches) may be able to pair with the headset.
Meanwhile, Health Connect integration will give users the ability to automatically sync VR headset workouts to their Android devices.
The Health Connect API allows health and fitness data to be shared across devices and between apps, such as Samsung Health and MyFitnessPal. To activate integration between apps, users will need to sync their Meta Quest Move stats with the Meta Quest app. They can do this by going to the “Move” app on the headset and entering Settings, then switching to “Health Connect by Android” under the “Connected Apps” section of the Meta Quest app.
A few days ago, the company sent out emails to owners of Quest 1, the first release, telling them that their devices would no longer be getting new features. Meta will also release critical bug and security patches for the device through 2024.
As a reminder, two versions of the “Quest” headphones, which feature three-dimensional sound and noise isolation, have been released and are working on the third version, and the price of the second version is currently $500.
Perhaps it will be more exciting for fitness enthusiasts anymore, especially following Meta confirmed that the data you choose to share will be end-to-end encrypted, and not used for targeted .
In terms of audio transmission, Apple’s patented A2M DSP chip is used to process digital audio, and then it is decoded and amplified by Cirrus Logic’s CS42L83 chip specially designed for iPhone. The biggest change of AE2i Audio Enhancer this time is that a new ADI power amplifier chip has been added to the amplifier circuit. Under a 32Ω load, the output power has been greatly increased from 120mW of the previous generation to 195mW, an increase of 61%, even for multi-unit headphones. , even a headset can handle it. In addition, AE2i Audio Enhancer has also obtained MFi certification. Not only does it support the use of most of the built-in programs, it can also make voice calls if it is connected to a wired headset with a radio microphone.
With the birth of AE2i Audio Enhancer, the exclusive App of “Audio Enhancer” will also update the interface simultaneously. In addition to having 2 sets of audio enhancement modes, there are also many EQ sound effects to choose from, and the new work also brings a new “Voice Enhancer” “EQ is designed for watching movies, and it can improve the performance of vocal dialogue without weakening the background sound. Thanks to the relationship between the A2M chip, you can experience near-zero-delay audio and video synchronization even when watching movies or playing games.