Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is almost here. The upgraded console is available to pre-order today with a whopping $700 price tag, thanks to new features like a more powerful GPU, better ray tracing and a narrower gap between graphical fidelity and performance.
But that isn’t far beyond your console budget, you can reserve pricey powerhouse before its November 7 launch. And, as to be expected, you'll probably want to do so immediately since the console already sold out in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about the new console and how to pre-order the PS5 Pro.
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If you’re a digital nomad who works on the go, your desk could often switch between a typical work desk or a table at a cafe. A desk is probably one of the most important pieces of furniture in our modern lives, only because we spend the majority of our day on it. Maintaining a well-organized desk, will not only improve your work routine and productivity, but it will also help you maintain a clearer and more streamlined mindset. And, I’ve discovered that adding limited, quality, and innovative products to my desk setup can help me in achieving these goals! The desk accessories you place on your desk are an integral part of your home/corporate office. From a USB key that can fit into your keypad to a personal whiteboard for jotting down important notes – these ingenious desk accessories are all you need to achieve your desk setup goals!
1. Saint Antoine USB Key
USB flash drives are often quite compact, and easy to carry around, however since they are pretty small, you can easily lose them. Named the Saint Antoine USB Key, this conceptual design rids you of that problem, by giving the drive a thin form that lets you stick it between your laptop’s screen and keyboard.
Why is it noteworthy?
The drive features small protrusions that branch off from this stem. This unique shape allows the USB key to fit perfectly between the keys of your laptop keyboard, ensuring you never really lose it.
What we like
It prevents you from misplacing your USB key
You can close the laptop lid on it, as it won’t puncture or damage the screen
What we dislike
Seems quite small and thin, so there may not be enough space to store a lot of data
Removing it and putting it back into the keyboard can be inconvenient
2. Battery-Free Amplifying iSpeakers
Named the Battery-Free Amplifying iSpeakers, these portable battery-free speakers are an excellent addition to your on-the-go workdesk. The iPhone speaker is an upgraded and improved version of the typical no-power smartphone speaker. Built from metal, the speaker is functional, sturdy, and good-looking.
The amplifying speakers are constructed from Duralumin, an aluminum alloy that is utilized in the aviation and aerospace industries. The alloy has vibration-resistant properties, so it makes for a good material of choice. You need to simply place the smartphone into the speaker, and the sound will surround you.
What we like
The speaker is electricity-free and doesn’t need power
Sturdy, sleek, and minimal aesthetics
What we dislike
Incompatible with bulky smartphone covers and cases
3. Awekeys Metal Keycaps
Awekeys is now giving you the chance to transform your favorite mechanical keyboard into a work of art! The keys in this set are made from recycled metal, allowing discarded materials to adopt a new life while reducing the negative effect of the manufacturing process on the planet. The advanced full CNC machining system used ensures that these keys are sturdy, and can easily resist wear and tear.
Why is it noteworthy?
Besides being strong and sturdy, the keys look stunning and feel very luxurious too. You have the option to customize them as well, you can adopt matte or glossy finishes, or choose from a variety of colors to match your style. The keycaps feature nano-coating, to ensure no patina is developed, as it may look unattractive on a keyboard.
What we like
The keycaps feature unique artwork
Convert your keyboard into a boast-worthy design object
What we dislike
Heavier than plastic keycaps
They’re on the expensive side
4. Fidget Cube
Dubbed the Fidget Cube, this interesting desk toy is great for those who easily get stressed. It is an addictive toy, designed to help users focus, and complete their tasks better. The cube has six sides, each with something different that you can fidget with, ensuring your mind calms down.
Why is it noteworthy?
The cube features six versatile sides, each with something new and exciting for you to do. There is – Click, Glide, Flip, Breathe, Roll, and Spin. The Click side has a clicker, so you won’t need to click on pens anymore, and the glide actions let you experience the gliding action of a joystick.
What we like
Ten different color schemes to choose from
Allows you to focus better, and streamline your thoughts
What we dislike
Fidgeting isn’t considered a positive activity by everyone, so the product may not be approved by some people
5. Personal Whiteboard
This Personal Whiteboard is great for taking notes and jotting down what’s important. It has a small design, which makes it pretty easy to carry around. Equipped with an eraser, the whiteboard is an efficient space for you to write things on, erase, and then write again!
It has a personal and compact size, and it is a little smaller than A4 paper. It’s great for digital nomads and remote workers, since it has a portable form, allowing you to carry it everywhere with you. You can write on it, take a photo to save, and send it to the cloud.
What we like
Features a Mag Force system
Portable design that is no hassle to carry around
What we dislike
You can only use a dry-erase or whiteboard pen on it, not a permanent marker
6. iSwift Pi
The iSwift Pi is a paper-thin durable laptop desk for your bed and office. You can easily unfold it in seconds, and carry it around wherever you like. It is easily storable and can undergo six transformations. It helps support improved posture for boosted productivity.
Why is it noteworthy?
The iSwift Pi is designed to be a lap desk and a laptop stand, and it is a complete game changer, as it ensures you feel cozy while maintaining a healthy posture when working. It is a great companion for when you’re navigating a WFH or remote working situation.
What we like
Versatile design that elevates your working experience
Features 4 sitting angles as a laptop stand
What we dislike
Some customers complained the stand was too narrow, and didn’t fit on all lap sizes
7. Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch
Called the Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch, this innovative pouch offers access and flexibility for all your tech-carry needs, irrespective if you’re on the go, working at your desk, or anywhere in between. It features a clever twin pouch organization system that prevents desk clutter and helps you store essentials with ease.
Why is it noteworthy?
The pouch has a detachable inner storage which functions as a separate desk pouch for your most-used items. It offers quick and easy access to the items you use often and keeps the lesser-used items off your desk, but still within reach.
What we like
It has accessible pen loops and an efficient self-standing design
What we dislike
There are only 2 color options to choose from
8. AdapDesk
Called AdapDesk, this unique portable desk is designed to cater to the growing need to comfortably use a laptop or device on a bed, couch, floor, and much more. It is a complete desk designed to help you use your laptop to the fullest. You can use it with all your peripherals connected.
Why is it noteworthy?
The AdapDesk is available in four different editions, so you can pick the one that best suits your needs. One folds to 11.75” x 12.75” x 3.75”, but still manages to fit inside most laptop briefcases. There is also one which is 5” wider and folds into a 12.75” x 28.5” x 2” for easy storage.
What we like
Features a scratch-resistant work surface
What we dislike
Assembly can be a bit tedious
9. LAPCASE
Called LAPCASE, this conceptual design tries to eliminate all the problems attached to a laptop’s usability on the go. Designed to be a laptop bag, but also a briefcase, it has room for your laptop, as well as other accessories you may need. It doesn’t feature pockets but has actual dividers that can organize your peripherals.
Why is it noteworthy?
LAPCASE also has a laptop compartment at the top which is protected by a two-fold magnetic flap. The flap is placed at such an angle, that the laptop’s back is raised, providing a slightly ergonomic height when on a table.
What we like
Helps you carry your office with you wherever you go
What we dislike
The case is quite bulky
You will need an external keyboard when placed on a table, as the laptop’s keyboard is too high for typing
10. ovOlio
Workdays can often be crazy, and it is tough to find some peace and calm in them. This zen-like desk accessory is designed to be a revolutionary fusion of design and mindfulness, and it will elevate your state of mind, and enhance your workspace.
Why is it noteworthy?
Dubbed ovOlio, this unique desk accessory is equipped with a partial magnetic levitation of the wooden block at its center, with a small base for support. You can open the little block, and add in your favorite essential oil, and the delicate aroma will spread through the room, calming you down.
What we like
Creates a calm and peaceful workday for you
Combats anxiety and makes you feel more at peace
What we dislike
Seems a bit fragile, and the oil could spill over if it falls
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Mira Murati has departed OpenAI, where she had been the chief technology officer since 2018. In a note shared with the company and then posted publicly on X, Murati said that she is exiting "because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration."
Murati gained additional visibility as a face for the AI company when she briefly assumed CEO duties in November 2023 when the board of directors fired Sam Altman. Altman returned to the helm and Murati resumed work as CTO. However, her departure follows on two other notable exits. Last month, president and co–founder Greg Brockman and co-founder John Schulman both announced that they would be stepping away from OpenAI. Brockman is taking a sabbatical and Schulman is moving to rival AI firm Anthropic.
Here is the full text of Murati's statement:
Hi all,
I have something to share with you. After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave OpenAl.
My six-and-a-half years with the OpenAl team have been an extraordinary privilege. While I’ll express my gratitude to many individuals in the coming days, I want to start by thanking Sam and Greg for their trust in me to lead the technical organization and for their support throughout the years.
There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes, yet this moment feels right. Our recent releases of speech-to-speech and OpenAl o1 mark the beginning of a new era in interaction and intelligence - achievements made possible by your ingenuity and craftsmanship. We didn’t merely build smarter models, we fundamentally changed how Al systems learn and reason through complex problems.
We brought safety research from the theoretical realm into practical applications, creating models that are more robust, aligned, and steerable than ever before. Our work has made cutting-edge Al research intuitive and accessible, developing technology that adapts and evolves based on everyone’s input. This success is a testament to our outstanding teamwork, and it is because of your brilliance, your dedication, and your commitment that OpenAl stands at the pinnacle of Al innovation.
I’m stepping away because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration. For now, my primary focus is doing everything in my power to ensure a smooth transition, maintaining the momentum we’ve built.
I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to build and work alongside this remarkable team. Together, we’ve pushed the boundaries of scientific understanding in our quest to improve human well-being. While I may no longer be in the trenches with you, I will still be rooting for you all.
With deep gratitude for the friendships forged, the triumphs achieved, and most importantly, the challenges overcome together.
Mira
In a post on X, Altman has revealed that the company's Chief Research Officer, Bob McGrew, and VP of Research, Barret Zoph, are also leaving the company. He said they made the decisions "independently of each other and amicably," but it made sense to "do this all at once" for a smooth handover. OpenAI's leadership will go through some changes as a result, with Mark Chen, the Head of Frontiers Research, being named as Research SVP. Research Scientist Josh Achiam has been named as Head of Mission Alignment, while Mark Knight, the Head of Security, is now the Chief Information Security Officer.
Update, September 26, 2024, 7:03AM ET: This post has been updated to include information about the other staffers leaving OpenAI.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/cto-mira-murati-is-the-latest-leader-to-leave-openai-200230104.html?src=rss
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