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 says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases 07/22/2026

The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.

Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine 07/21/2026

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president 07/21/2026

Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.

Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany 07/21/2026

Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.

Russian prison intercepts cat used to smuggle drugs into penal colony 07/21/2026

In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

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