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Frequent mistakes made when purchasing a TV—such as opting for a screen that is overly large, or choosing an entry-level model despite having the budget for a premium option—are more common than one might realize. Another such error is presuming that in-store TV demonstrations accurately depict the picture quality the television will generate in a residential environment. Regrettably, this is nearly always untrue, particularly with high-end QLED and OLED models. Brands like Samsung and LG aim for their flagship TVs to appear as vivid and colorful as feasible, which frequently results in one or two scenarios:

To begin with, there’s a significant likelihood that these premium TVs (along with several other displayed models) are configured in store or demo mode. This commonly maximizes the TV’s brightness and color vibrancy, causing the image you observe to remain lively and striking in a well-lit retail space. Moreover, there is specialized content to take into account, as we would not be surprised if Samsung’s top QD-OLED is either showcasing a built-in demo loop or has an external device linked, relaying an uncompressed 4K or 8K signal to the display.

Former employees of Apple have launched a new weather application for iPhone users named Acme Weather. This app has been developed by the same team responsible for Dark Sky, a weather app that was purchased by Apple in 2020 and subsequently incorporated into Apple’s native Weather app. Acme Weather seeks to remedy problems such as slow alerts and imprecise forecasts by delivering “alternate possible futures,” enabling users to explore multiple forecast scenarios.

The application takes into account less dependable forecasts by presenting alternative predictions, assisting users in grasping the reliability of the forecast. Acme Weather also features community reporting, allowing users to report real-time weather conditions, akin to the reporting feature found in Waze. This capability supplies more precise and localized weather updates.

Acme Weather provides a range of features, including proactive notifications, customizable alerts, and condition reports for rain, snow, and wind. Users can also receive notifications about rainbows and sunsets based on local submissions. At present, the app is solely accessible in the United States and Canada, with a potential version for Android in the works. A two-week trial is offered, after which a $25/year subscription is required. The application may broaden its reach to additional regions in the future, as suggested by promotional materials indicating European locations.

personalized Google advertisements that you may encounter online. A lot of individuals don’t mind this exchange, given that Google maintains a vast ecosystem of helpful applications, such as Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, YouTube, and many more. The price of a single Android tablet that operates on a private “deGoogled” OS is $798, which is $1 less than Apple’s 13-inch M3 iPad Air. However, the Murena Volla Tablet doesn’t quite compare to the iPad Air regarding hardware and performance. It is a mid-tier tablet that features an Android-based operating system known as /e/OS, specifically made to function without Google applications and services.

On the other hand, the strength of Android lies in its ability for anyone to utilize the operating system to power smartphones and tablets. Companies, however, are not obliged to utilize Google services in this process unless they choose to include the Google Play Store with their device. Amazon stands out as a prime example of this. The retailer produces its range of Fire tablets, which operate on a modified version of Android. Similar to the Murena Volla Tablet, Fire tablets do not come with Google services, including Google Play, unless you install them manually. This might be the primary barrier to tackle if you decide to purchase the Murena Volla Tablet for almost $800 — you won’t have automatic access to the multitude of apps available in Google’s store.