If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other issues, talking to friends and family is one of the best things you can do — but if you need a little more support, what happens if you can’t find a therapist near you, or get to one? Over the past year, mental health issues have affected more people across the U.S. than ever before. According to a survey by consumer listening app Listeners on Call , over half (58%) of respondents reported the pandemic has increased their feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and struggle, with 48% of those surveyed saying that they never or only sometimes feel supported in their professional and personal lives. There are plenty of therapy apps out there where you can get the help you need, whether that’s over the phone, via video chat, or by text. Whatever you’re going through, from unemployment to a relationship breakup, low self-esteem to anxiety and depression, therapy apps can help you get back on your feet and teach you valuable coping … [Read more...] about The best therapy apps for Android and iOS
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Facebook’s new image-recognition A.I. is trained on 1 billion Instagram photos
If Facebook has an unofficial slogan, an equivalent to Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” or Apple’s “Think Different,” it is “Move Fast and Break Things.” It means, at least in theory, that one should iterate to try news things and not be afraid of the possibility of failure. In 2021, however, with social media currently being blamed for a plethora of societal ills, the phrase should, perhaps, be modified to: “Move Fast and Fix Things.” One of the many areas social media, not just Facebook, has been pilloried for is its spreading of certain images online. It’s a challenging problem by any stretch of the imagination: Some 4,000 photo uploads are made to Facebook every single second. That equates to 14.58 million images per hour, or 350 million photos each day. Handling this job manually would require every single Facebook employee to work 12-hour shifts, approving or vetoing an uploaded image every nine seconds. That’s not likely to happen any time soon. This is why the job of classifying … [Read more...] about Facebook’s new image-recognition A.I. is trained on 1 billion Instagram photos
MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: New Ace in Town
While we still don’t have an Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K CPU to use for testing, Intel Z590 boards have been rolling in. So while we await benchmark results, we’ll be walking in detail through the features of these brand-new boards. First up on our bench was the ASRock Z590 Steel Legend 6E Wi-Fi , followed by the Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master and Gigabyte’s Z590 Vision G . Today, we take a close look at the MSI MEG Z590 Ace. We’ll have to wait for benchmark results, though, to see if it deserves a spot on our best motherboards list. The latest version of the Ace board features robust power delivery, four M.2 sockets, a premium audio codec and more. The new Ace also has updated styling on the heatsink and shrouds while still keeping the black with gold highlights theme from the previous generation. Emblazoned on the rear IO is the MSI Dragon (with RGB LEDs) and the Ace name (no lighting). We don’t have an exact price for the MEG Z590 Ace. However, the Z490’s … [Read more...] about MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: New Ace in Town
Wyze Bulb Color: The only worthy cheap smart light bulb around
Wyze Bulb Color Score Details DT Editors' Choice “It's so good and cheap, you may never go back to Philips Hue.” Really bright output Colors are very saturated Doesn't require a bridge Ridiculously low-priced Basic scene modes MSRP $35.00 Anyone who has expressed interest in upgrading to smart LED light bulbs knows the brand Philips Hue. You could say it’s the Apple of smart lighting based on the countless positive reviews of its bulbs and the brand loyalty that’s been established through the years. However, its bulbs can be pricey. That’s why for the last couple of years, I’ve enjoyed a few, cheaper alternatives . Xiaomi’s Yeelight fetches a mere $27 , which is a considerable savings over the $50 you’d pay for a single Philips Hue color-changing bulb . Even better were the Sylvania Smart+ bulbs I’ve been using in my bathroom. A 4-pack costs just $35. Now we have yet another new contender in the space with the Wyze Bulb … [Read more...] about Wyze Bulb Color: The only worthy cheap smart light bulb around
RX 6700 XT vs. 6800 XT vs. 6900 XT
AMD’s RDNA 2 graphics cards are the most impressive it’s made in years. They compete with Nvidia’s best in price and performance, and offer real-time ray tracing support for the first time on AMD hardware. Aside from the issues with actually getting ahold of one of these cards, they’re a great option if you’re looking to upgrade your graphics card. But which one offers the best value for the money? Whether you’re targeting high frame rate 1440p gaming or need something that will make your PC 4K-ready, let’s take a look at how the top AMD RX 6000 GPUs compare to find the best one for you. Pricing and availability AMD launched the RX 6800 XT and 6800 graphics cards on November 18, 2020, with launch prices of $649 and $579, respectively. They swiftly flew off the shelves due to the conglomerate issues of global silicon shortages, cryptocurrency miners buying up any GPUs they can find, and gamers being genuinely excited about the new-generation performance. Since then, prices … [Read more...] about RX 6700 XT vs. 6800 XT vs. 6900 XT