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

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Diplomacy stalls as Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US maintains blockade 04/23/2026

Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States appear to stall, with Tehran rejecting the premise of talks until Washington lifts its naval blockade of its ports. The international community has urged all parties to de-escalate and engage with diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the war.

Beijing artist marks World Earth Day with peace installation 04/22/2026

Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns.

Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah, Macron says 04/22/2026

Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.

Tashkent and Astana deepen strategic ties during Bukhara talks 04/22/2026

High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to $10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport, energy, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, while joint projects and regional cooperation continue to expand.

Aerial footage shows widespread destruction in southern Lebanon 04/22/2026

A 10-day ceasefire went into effect in Lebanon on Friday, but there have been several Israeli strikes and Hezbollah claimed its first attack on Tuesday.

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