Microsoft is offering MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 in promotional cash back on top of trade-in value to switch to its new Surface Laptop Ultra, which starts at $2,599.99 and features high-performance specs including RTX GPUs and mini-LED displays. The promotion runs through November 23 in the US and Canada, with preorders available now and shipments beginning October 16.
Arc Raiders reached a six-month player count high following the release of its 2.0 update and a free weekend promotion.
Engineers in big tech companies often expect managers to handle visibility for their work, mirroring the 'school fantasy' where performance is automatically recognized. However, credit is largely disconnected from actual technical merit because managers lack the expertise to assess complex software work, instead relying on trusted colleagues' opinions. Experienced engineers learn to actively communicate their achievements and build trust with management, though some become overly protective of credit rather than recognizing that sharing credit can actually accumulate more influence.
Apple is expected to launch a new OLED iPad mini later this month, but a rumor from the yeux1122 account claims it will retain a 60Hz refresh rate without ProMotion support, despite other significant upgrades like the A20 Pro chip and redesigned bezels. The rumor lacks corroboration from reliable sources and has been treated with skepticism by analysts.
Xbox is offering free play days for multiple games from October 8-11, 2024, including Screamer and Family Man for Game Pass members, ARC Raiders for all players, and timed trials for High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters. Players can purchase games at discounted rates during the promotional period.
Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8 is rumored to feature a 60Hz OLED display using LTPS technology rather than the 120Hz ProMotion display found in iPad Pro models, according to a supply chain tipster. The device is expected to launch in October and will include other upgrades like an A20 Pro chip, landscape FaceTime camera, redesigned speakers, and water resistance.