February 2022 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Waiting for AV1 – Protocol

Uptake of the open-video codec AV1 has been slow, with major video providers waiting for broader device support. Things could change over

02/22/202203/09/2022 Mike

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) Camera test

The brand new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) is a phone of superlatives. Samsung says the Exynos 2200 chipset is its fastest

02/21/2022 Mike

Xe HPG Scavenger Hunt Decoded | Intel Insiders

Let’s start off with covering what I will and will NOT be discussing in this Blog: I will be reviewing the clues

02/20/202202/20/2022 Mike

Ferrari x Snapdragon: Qualcomm Joins Scuderia Ferrari as a Premium F1 Partner

Two icons of performance and technology have joined forces. Ferrari and Qualcomm Technologies today announced a strategic partnership, with the Snapdragon brand

02/08/2022 Mike

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Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemptions for private universities with DEI policies 09/04/2026

The Trump administration says its proposed legislation aims to make university equal and accessible to all and end “woke” campaigns which deliberately favour certain students over others due to socioeconomic or racial backgrounds.

Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike 09/04/2026

Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil shipping.

Trump hints US may not back UK over Falkland Islands, citing lack of Iran support 09/03/2026

The US recognises Britain's administration of the Falkland Islands but remains neutral over the competing sovereignty claims.

Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich 09/03/2026

In Munich, a man and a woman allegedly attempted to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies. The pair were arrested.

Russians skewer authorities for ordering citizens to register their chicken 09/03/2026

A government decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday, sending Russians to government service centres with live chickens in tow before authorities clarified that owners did not need to bring their animals anywhere.

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