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[crazydiscostu]

Meta Quest 3

As the dust settles around Meta‘s latest venture into mixed and virtual reality, we turn our attention to the Meta Quest 3, steering clear of exaggerated hype and delving into a grounded evaluation. For someone like me, a dedicated VR enthusiast since the release of the Oculus Quest 2, the Meta Quest 3 promised an enticing upgrade. Positioned as a solution to various software and hardware issues…

[ghost-proofbaby]

never love an anchor (e.m. x reader)

"On some level, I think I always understood that a ship could never really love an anchor."

warnings: severe hurt/brief comfort, suicidal ideations, severely depressed reader. again: detailed recount of suicidal ideations. dead dove: do not eat.

wc: 5.8k+

an: i cannot emphasize this enough - this fic deals with a severely depressed, and blatantly suicidal reader. it is extremely heavy. it is extremely triggering. it is extremely self-indulgent. the romance aspect is ambiguous and the comfort aspect at the end is brief. this is a genuine, and sincerely personal piece of writing. it is an outline of how suicidal ideations may present themselves to some people. of these 5k words, 4k is deeply littered with reader's ideations without sugar coating. please, please, please do not read this unless you're in the state of mind to read it. you've surely heard it before but i'll say it just to be sure: it is a permanent solution for temporary feelings. and, just in case no one has told you, i'm glad you're alive. if you're reading this, i'm glad that you're alive. you're enough.

if you find yourself feeling like reader, i urge that you find resources such as those linked. hotlines, therapists, friends, your doctor, your family - please. i do not wish these emotions upon anyone, and they should never be taken lightly.

that being said, here are my guts from a very vulnerable moment, spilled out across the page. please handle them with care if you choose to read.

Technically speaking, the pressure that the human body is capable of handling almost seems infinite. When introduced slowly, and time is given to adjust, there is no pinpointed amount of pressure that dooms the human body. Like a crab in slow boiling water, your body should be theoretically able to handle a steady increase, bit by bit, and never truly notice. 

So why does it currently feel like you’re dying?

The pressure was never an overnight thing. It was a conglomeration you’d gathered, piece by piece, collecting little souvenirs of all the responsibilities you can’t currently remember if you’d ever agreed to along the way. It hadn’t been sudden, it hadn’t been with lack of adjusting, it hadn’t been a pressure suddenly unloaded upon you all at once – you’d done this, brick by brick, all with your own two hands. 

Keeping up with friends, keeping up with work, keeping up with expectations. Always trying to run ahead of the curve, always trying to be better. You should be fine. You shouldn’t even notice. You shouldn’t be sobbing on your bathroom floor, clutching the edge of your porcelain tub, every single breath a labor of survival. 

It feels like every bone in your body is splintering. It feels like the world has cracked open your ribs, one by one, just for show. You don’t feel poetic like the movies, you don’t feel like a valuable lesson learned in the books. You feel as though you’ve become nothing more than some crude display in a contemporary art gallery, and you were the one to hang yourself on the wall. 

Needles prickle across your skin with another heaving sob, as if you can feel the push pins you’ve used to spread yourself out for consumption. 

We still on for tonight? 

The text from Eddie glares at you from your phone discarded on the floor mere inches away. You’re lucky the screen hadn’t broken when you’d thrown it down on the ground on your way to the toilet, dry heaving through all your tears. 

He wasn’t a part of the issue. If anything, he was part of the solution. 

A shining clean slate, pristine whites and a scratch-free surface for you to press your cheek to when it all got a bit much. An abyss of freedom and openness for when the world was all a bit smothering. An anchor to cling to, a rope to tie around your wrists to keep from floating too far. The willow tree in a graveyard to rest your back against, the caress of a warm sun even if only momentarily as you stared out across headstones of all the pieces of you that you can never get back. Every version of you that has long since buried, a few even with newly churned dirt resting upon them. Something soft, something sacred, to rest your hands upon. 

Why does he still let you rest your bloodied and dirtied palms on his shoulders? Did he ever agree to that to begin with? 

You can’t remember. Or maybe your brain is simply refusing to recall. 

I hate to cancel, but I’m sick. I don’t think I can come out tonight :-( 

What? Is everything okay? Are you okay? Do I need to bring you anything? 

Please don’t.

The please is what gives you away. You should have forgone it, should have offered him a lighthearted response instead. 

But there is a pit in the bottom of your stomach, and seeing all the question marks across his text only made it more terminal. Only gave it more reason to swallow you whole. Only gave it more reason to grow and to tangle up and to restrict each stuttering breath of yours that you can’t seem to steady. 

Another buzz comes from your phone, but you don’t look to read it. You resort to resting your forehead against the lip of your toilet, all attempts at a deep breath futile as you finally taste the salt across your lips. 

Were you too much? Were you not enough? Was it possible to be an odd juxtaposition of both? 

A harrowing thought crosses your mind, and you know if Eddie could read minds across the intricate webbing that connects cell phones, he’d grab you by your shoulders. Maybe shake you until you see sense, or maybe cling to you until the thought has faded into nothingness. As if he could squeeze you hard enough to press together all the splinters that are left of your bones, forming a new body – a better body. One that can handle the pressure. One that isn’t imploding upon itself. A more durable mind, a more capable suit of skin to occupy. 

Does it even matter anymore? Would it even matter if I simply vanished? 

Would it be so bad to let the pit finally consume you? To just give in, to let it erase you from existence. To finally wave your white flag and let the awfulness inside of you finally win the battle, erasing you from existence and leaving behind an empty space in the world that could be filled with someone better.

Someone who could be a better friend. Someone who could be a harder worker. Someone who wasn’t choked up on their bathroom floor, beginning to contemplate if the painful gasps were even worth it. 

Were you worth it? Were you worth the air in your lungs? Or could it better serve someone who could handle all the pressure? 

And it wasn’t even that much pressure to begin with, if you pick it apart thread by thread. It was the natural weight of the human experience, and you were still crumbling. 

There was a full bottle of ibuprofen in the cabinet. There was a busy street not far from your home. There was a bathtub that could easily be filled with water – you’d never been good at holding your breath, unless someone counted the last few months, in which that seemed to be all you were good at. 

There was even a bridge, 5.27 miles away from your house exactly. You could already envision the patch of grass you could park your car at, feel the drop in temperature as you stood and overlooked the tame waves of a man-made lake.

Maybe your feet didn’t even have to leave the pavement. Maybe it would be enough to just stand in the silence and see the jump with your own two eyes. 

You felt like nothing more than a ghost of yourself, yes, but maybe. Maybe, just maybe, there would still be a broken shard within you that could stir awake at it all. Maybe if you got up off the bathroom floor and set yourself into motion, it would open its eyes just in time to scream no. 

Ghosts don’t just appear. They were a vibrant soul once – they were somebody once. 

But it’s hard to imagine that you ever were. When it gets like this, it’s hard to push through all the tumultuous thoughts and loathly emotions to remember that. A version of you vibrant, a version of you that might have been worthy, if only for a moment. 

A version of you that wasn’t insulting to compare to others. That was capable of progress, of earning your blip of existence. 

You don’t want the bottle of ibuprofen. You don’t want the busy street. You don’t want the overflowing tub. You don’t even want the calm of the bridge. You just want it to stop. 

There’s a knock on your front door that echoes through the entire apartment. You dread that you already know who it is, but you can’t get up to answer. 

You can’t move from this very spot. You’re terrified of what will happen when you do. 

Will your bones collapse into ash upon the floor? Will you make one wrong move, and in a fit of pressure, make a terribly permanent decision for what feels like a terribly permanent feeling? 

Maybe you were born with the pit in your stomach. Maybe you were born with that black hole inside of you. Cursed to always be yearning, always be a juxtaposition, always be a ghost of what could have become. 

You think you hear the click of your front door opening. You think you hear heavy footsteps across the hardwood floors. You think, you think, you think. That’s the issue. 

The tears are still coming and going in erratic tides. The salt is drying out your lips, your cheeks, the corners of your eyes. You’d thought you’d been incapable of any more emotions like this, but your tear ducts have managed to prove you wrong. 

Does it even matter anymore?

You’d left the bathroom door wide open. 

Were you worth it?

You’d been home alone – past tense.

A more durable mind, a more capable suit of skin to occupy.

A soft gasp of your name has you microscopically lifting your head from the toilet seat. You know what the scene looks like; it looks like nothing more than the excuse you’d used. You look as though you’re ill, like you’ve been spilling your guts across the bathroom floor all night. 

If you had been, would it all feel a little less heavy? 

“Hey, Eds.” 

You’re tired. You’re exhausted. Your voice is nothing more than a drag of a whisper as you look up at your anchor standing in the doorway, his face painted with concern. 

Maybe you were an anchor – maybe being an anchor wasn’t a good thing. After all, what use does an anchor have beyond weighing down the ship? 

“Jesus,” he mutters as he rushes to your side, falling to his knees carelessly as his hand flies out to brush back tendrils of your hair, “You look like shit.”

You felt like shit. 

Selfishly, you lean into his touch, desperate for comfort. Desperate for those caring palms to soothe the ache you’d carried since birth. Desperate to hear him tell you that you’re wrong – hands to promise you that you’re worthy, fingers to wrap around your bones rather than these burning ropes. You’re bloodied and raw, fully on display, and you just want to be okay. 

You don’t want the bridge. You want Eddie. You want him to magically make it okay, and that’s unfair. 

You’re not his weight to carry, not his burden to shoulder. 

After far too long of a silence, one in which he sits patiently in with you, all you can really reply is a broken, “Yeah.” 

Immediately, he knows something is wrong. Because of course he does. 

Because he’s a good friend. He’s a good person. He has the right words more often than not, and his hands were always formed to heal rather than injure. Create rather than destroy. Those warm palms are made to hold the space he’s earned in the grand scheme of the Universe, and it almost makes you nauseous as the jealousy spreads. 

He’s good. 

And you’re simply rotten.

You used to lie to yourself and say it was simply one rotted bit amongst plenty of good, but tonight, it all seemingly comes to clarity. You can’t dig out the bad, cleanse yourself of the rot, because it’s all decay. 

You don’t have to let the pit consume you – it already has. You were born with it, and it had swallowed you whole from the first cry that had ever left your lips. 

He makes himself a bit more comfortable, and you almost feel bad for reducing him to nothing more than the bathroom floor, “You wanna talk about what’s really wrong?” 

“I’m sick.” 

“This isn’t just some stomach bug.”

Your throat begins to tighten again, and suddenly, his gentle touch across the crown of your head burns. Your eyes water ferociously, and your chest caves into itself.

You can’t make a better body or a more sound mind out of the mess you’ve become. You can’t pull gold from tarnished rubble. 

Confessing to him will only be handing over something heavy, something terrible, that he shouldn’t have to struggle with as well. But not offering him a sliver of the truth almost feels more dishonoring. 

“Do you ever feel like a waste of space?” you croak, leaning back, finally accepting that the small space of the toilet that had been cooling your face has gone warm. Another thing you’ve ruined, in hindsight, “Like, this world is filled with great people, and I just… I just, I’m taking up the space- I’m wasting the space-” 

You can’t get out the proper words. You don’t know how.

How do you say you want to cease to exist when you’re not really sure if that’s the truth? You’re miserable, and you’re selfish, and you’re not entirely sure your feet would have ever left the pavement if you had driven yourself to the bridge. You’d be too scared to do it.  

Too scared to miss the day that science announces it’s found a cure to all your rot, a miracle drug to erase the pit, a way to reverse all the damage you’ve been comprised of your whole life. 

His brows furrow and his hand stops all the calming movements, “What? Are you- are you saying you feel like a waste of space?”

It feels silly to admit it to other people. To try and describe how it all feels. Like a child trying to convince their parents the Boogeyman is real, you have to make him see that you’re right. You have evidence, you have proof, and it’s not just a feeling. 

“I don’t feel like I’m a waste of space,” you finally correct, both yourself and him, “I know I’m a waste of space.” 

“Bullshit.”

“Eddie, don’t-”

“No,” he cuts you off. And somehow, in only a way that he’s capable of, it’s not offensive, “You’re not. I’m not going to sit here and listen to my favorite person claim they’re wasting space-”

“I am!” It’s your turn in the cycle of interruption. You pull away from him entirely, chest heaving with the weight presenting itself once more, tears starting to fall all over again. You can’t even distinguish where the old tears stop and the new ones begin, “I really am. All I seem to do lately is just exist. And that’s such a- such a- that’s such a waste. I can’t read any of the things I should enjoy these days, I can’t even write. All of the words feel like they just come out wrong. I’m letting everyone down left and right, I’m never living up to whatever pedestal you’ve put me on. I don’t even know what I’m doing with my life. I don’t even know where I’ll be in a year from now – I can’t even see that far in the future.”

Heaves become sobs, and the crumbling has begun once more. A cycle of breaking, a cycle of demolition. Even leaving behind the rubble feels like a crime. A waste of space. 

“I don’t think I’m a good person,” you manage to spit out between all your visceral reactions, “Every year, I tell myself the same thing – I’ll be better, I’ll be kinder, I’ll be worth it. And every year, I fail.” 

Can he see it? All the fractures and splinters and pits and metaphors? 

Can he smell it? All the rot and the destruction and hopelessness?

Can he feel it? All the pressure? 

Through your sniffles, you press your back to the tub, knees to your chin as you wrap your arms around your legs, desperately trying to shrivel up. To take up less space. To waste less space.

“I used to think I could make up for it,” you whisper, “I could offer people things that made them forget I’m… so useless. But I don’t think I’m even capable of that anymore.”

If he’s about to respond, it’s drowned out by your cries. You press your eyes hard into your kneecaps, until you see stars, and you try to swallow down all the embarrassment. Try to stop all the hurt from spilling out, to stop all your guts from painting the bathroom walls. 

He could simply sit there, let you wallow in your misery alone. Sit and stare as the artwork finally serves its purpose to the visitors of the gallery. Maybe jot down some commentary on how with your bones all spread out like this, the point the artist was attempting to make becomes oh so clear. 

And yet, he doesn’t. 

You know it’s his arms that are wrapping around you, pulling you from the chill of the tub and into the warmth of his chest.  And you let yourself smother within the fabric of his shirt the same exact way in which you’ve convinced yourself you smother everyone around you, let yourself breathe in drugstore cologne and his last cigarette rather than think about all the thoughts that had been spiraling you into dismay over the last twenty four hours – over the last twenty four years. 

He’d probably been smoking while waiting on your call tonight. Probably riddled with anxiety, if the shake of his hands pressing into your back are anything to go off of. An anxiety and waiting game that wouldn’t have to exist if you didn’t exist.

The thought makes you cry harder. 

If a ghost dies, can it even still return back as itself? Can it still find it within itself to haunt empty hallways, and watch the ones it once loved find peace?

“You’re not useless,” it sounds as though Eddie might be crying as well, if not just a little choked up, “You’re not- I swear- You’re not useless, okay? Never have been, never will be.”

His murmured words are nice, but they fuel an unimaginable guilt. It was supposed to be a nice night. A night of movie marathons and midnight coffee, of trying to remind yourself why you still stick around. A moment of incomparable joy and sweet reprieve as your stomach ached from laughter, your cheeks swelling with an infallible grin that Eddie always seems to pull out of you.

There’s no smiling, no giggling, right now. Just his favorite band shirt from the show you two had attended a few years before, soaking with a fast-growing stain from all your tears. 

When you don’t answer him, only manage to wrap your selfish arms around his waist, he continues, “How long have you felt this way, sweetheart?”

And if you hadn’t already been shattered previously, that would have finally broken you. 

You can’t pinpoint when it started. You can’t clear the smoke of memories and find an exact moment that you can point to and say, there. That’s where the hurt starts — that’s where the rot starts. 

“I don’t know.”

In your mind, it’s a wail. Loud and ferocious, efforts of all it has taken to withstand the pressure of your undoing screamed out loud. 

But on this quiet bathroom floor, it can’t even be considered a whisper. Nothing more than the spoken words lingering from a ghost who can’t give up the haunt. An echo of a memory, an echo of the piece in you that can’t let go, not yet.

Not of existing, and not of him. Your fists hold him so firmly against you, you’re scared that you’re going to bruise him. Hurt him just from the sheer effort of trying to show that you love him. 

The only way you know how to love – a violent dog who will always bite the kindest hands. Leaving behind bloodied knuckles even if you hadn’t so much as snipped this time. 

You take a sharp breath, aware of the levity of the words you’re about to say, “I don’t want to exist anymore, but I wouldn’t even make it off the bridge if I tried.”

It’s not about the bridge anymore. In all likelihood, it wouldn’t be the bridge you turn to. There’s a grand metaphor somewhere in the admittance, but your mind is just too tired to try and paint a prettier picture of it for him. 

Because exist is just a placeholder. And there’s a bigger, scarier word that should stand in its place. 

He starts to break the hold, and you nearly sob out again just at that. Losing the warmth of his chest and arms strike pain somewhere deep within you, just north of the pit that’s devoured all that’s left of you. 

“Bridge?” Phrased as a clarifying question, but when you see his face, it’s clear he knows. There are no good words left to say about it, “Sweetheart, no.”

There are worse reactions to be had. More scenarios that end in slamming doors or deafening silent treatments. Realizations that you’re right and it’s not worth it – defense mechanisms that involve them leaving first. 

“I couldn’t do it, even if I want-” 

Even if I wanted to. The words you can’t speak, dying on your tongue. 

Do you want to? Where does the pain begin? And where could it end?

“You really don’t see it, do you?” he laughs humorlessly, his hands still gripping your biceps in a death hold, “You… you just…” 

He doesn’t know what to say, and you don’t blame him. You knew this was heavy; you knew this isn’t the type of bomb to drop on someone you love. 

But if you didn’t, where would the bomb have gone? You’re not equipped to detonate it. You’re not equipped to survive the explosion. You wouldn’t want to survive that explosion. 

“I’m sorry,” your words pour out, beginning to shake beneath his palms, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” 

Dry, cracked lips feel as though they nearly split from the apologies. More violence, more devastation, more of what you always knew you were. You can see it in his eyes – you’re dragging him down with you, right down to the bottom of the ocean. You’re being an anchor. 

He’s all stutters and harsh breaths, panic filling the space with your own as his eyes search yours, “Don’t apologize. You don’t have to apologize. Just-”

He cuts off and is pulling you close again. Slamming your bones into his, wrapping up around you as if he might be able to keep you safe from the world. From your own mind. 

“I don’t need apologies,” another squeeze of your closer to him, another attempt to pull you away from the dangers that lie within, “I don’t- I just… Can I help? How do I make it better? Just say the word. I’ll do it.” 

It’s not your job. That’s not your job. 

You don’t realize you’ve said the words out loud until he’s squeezing you so tightly that you now can’t breathe. Until all you are is him. All his old t-shirts he’s lent to you that hang in your closet, all the nights spent with tangled legs as you sit across from each other on your couch, all the phone calls in which he refused to be the first one to hang up. Cologne that is too cheap to be able to cling so ferociously as it does to all your surroundings, chain-smoked cigarettes you always chastise him for because they’re gonna kill you one day, the smoke of his latest blunt resting in an ashtray as his head finds home in your lap. 

All the inside jokes. All the hugs. All the simple texts, if for nothing more than to just check in on each other. The broken reminders of having someone out there that cares. That loves you. 

How can such rotten hands pull such love from others? How have you yet to infect him? 

“I know it’s not my job,” he finally says, and you know for a fact he’s crying along with you before the first of his tears have wet the crown of your head, “It’s never been a job. You’re not a job. Okay? Get that through your head. There’s- Fuck, there’s plenty of things I wanna drill in that pretty little head of yours right now, but I know I can’t, so just get that.”

He’s trying. A little trill of his tongue that falls a bit flat when he refers to your pretty little head, a brief squeeze of your shoulders as he tries to relax a little. He wants to make you feel better. He wants to make it better. 

But he’s still holding you like he’s terrified. You did that – you instilled that fear. 

“I’m a mess,” you whisper in bitter realization, ash on your tongue as you process what you’ve done. You’ve already apologized, but you’re seconds away from doing so again, “I’m- I’m a mess, and I’m dragging you into it, and I’m sor-”

“Stop being sorry.” Definitive words, no room for argument. The smallest of shifts as things click into place. He isn’t budging – he isn’t letting go, “Do you remember when I first met you?” 

You can’t tell if the question is meant to have a point, or if it’s meant to be a distraction. You let it grow into the latter.

“Yeah,” you breathe out against him, melting into his chest, trying to focus on his voice rather than the ones in your head, “But tell me about it anyway?” 

“Two years ago. Technically, two years and seven months,” he starts in the same voice he used to take on during Hellfire sessions, before the members had scattered from coast to coast and his D&D club only became a rarity when the stars aligned. There’s still a crack to his voice from his tears, but that doesn’t stop him, “We were in some cursed fucking diner we don’t even go to anymore, in the dead of the night, and all the servers knew your name and order,” he paints the picture with a humor that should feel out of place, but it settles some of your breathing. Omitting all the vivid details, opting for triggering the memory with words you’d just get. You can feel the stick of the plastic beneath your thighs, you can smell the grease of the kitchen. You can see the cloudy night out of the oversized windows. He’s a natural born storyteller in the most subtle of ways, always knowing his audience, “You were sitting all alone in that booth, and all of Hellfire had just left. Gareth had just told us how he was going to college in California – did you know that?” 

“I didn’t.” 

“Well, he did,” his chin presses against the top of your head, a huff of a laugh escaping him, “Dropped the bomb it was our last summer as a club probably. We were happy for him, though. Real fucking happy. Got milkshakes to celebrate and made plans to get drunk off our asses the next night to keep the party going. It was dumb, and I’m getting off track, but…” 

Baited breath, you’re waiting for him to continue. No thoughts of the bridge. No thoughts of your failures. Living in a small memory with him on the floor of your bathroom. 

“Anyways, you were sitting there all alone, with a plate of fries and ranch.” 

“Oh, God,” your nose scrunches and you try to pull away, suddenly remembering how embarrassing this memory ends for you. It suddenly didn’t seem like the best way for him to make you feel better by any means, “No, I remember how this story ends, and-”

“I’m not done,” he locks his arms around you, and you can feel the whisper of a smile as it brushes against your temple, “Obviously you know where I’m going with this, but I’m not done, sweetheart. Because all the other guys had just left, and I’m sitting there, realizing the only other customer was some random person over across the diner, scribbling away in some notebook. Thought you looked cute when you were all focused like that, y’know? But then you were so focused that it became distracted, and you spilled that ranch all over yours-” 

“Please, stop.”

You’re laughing through the words, weakly, the air of desperation in the word please being far different from earlier in the night. No bridges, no failures. 

“I was probably being a weirdo, trying to run over and help you or whatever the fuck I was trying to do. I probably made it worse, right?” 

You’re there, remembering a version of Eddie that was a stranger, taking napkins to the knees of your jeans and smearing the ranch rather than really helping you clean it up. “Yeah, just a little bit.” 

“Sorry for that, by the way,” he airily apologizes before continuing, “But I just remember thinking about how focused you were on that notebook. And how you laughed with the waiter. And how you were just… lost in your own little world. And how you were so cute. You were so nice. The type of person I wanted in my life. Took one look at you with that ranch all over your lap and thought, huh. I want to get to know that person.” 

“Nice? I was not nice, I was-” you cut off, heart all but stopping as you recognize the point of it all. It wasn’t meant to just be a distraction. He was making a point. “I was a… a mess that day.” 

“Exactly.”

He pulls away again, and this time, it’s a little easier. The world has put a pause on its ending and you can handle the weight of his arms lightening for a few seconds, just so he can get a good look at your face. 

“You were a mess the day that I met you, and I still wanted you in my life,” he says each word deliberately, not breaking eye contact. Fear has broken through to determination. “And even if you’re still a mess today, I still want you. Nothing changes. You get that?” 

No bridges.

No failures.

The weight of it all had been heavy. The type of sorrow you thought was never meant to be carried by more than your own two hands. But he had taken it in his palms, lifted it from you entirely, even if it would only be temporary. One day you’d have to endure the pain again, get to the root of the problem. Figure out if all your ailments had been something wired into you since birth, or things you’d picked up along your way. But for now, you could breathe again. You could hear the drumming of your heart in your ears, and you could hear every single one of both yours and Eddie’s breaths in the silence, and that was enough. 

“I don’t want to die,” you finally quietly admit. Saying one of the bigger, scarier words. The thing you’d been too afraid to let slip off your tongue originally. “I just- sometimes it all gets a bit loud, you know? And I know you said don’t apologize, but I am sorry that I scared you. And I’m sorry that you have to take the bad to also get that little bit of the good with me.” 

His hand leaves one of your arms for the first time since he’d first wrapped you up, and it finds its way to cradle the side of your head. Holding you as if you’re porcelain still. You know that won’t go away, not tonight. “I’d rather have your bad days than have nothing at all,” he chokes up once more, and you can see tears threatening to welt in his eyes, “You get that, too. Alright? You’re worth it. Bad, good, funny, sad – give it to me. I’m asking for it. Just don’t… don’t leave me with the nothing.”

You’re worth it. 

He’s found a worth in you attached to nothing at all. He’s sitting here with you, on the bathroom floor, and his perception of you has nothing to do with what you can only offer. 

It just has to do with you. He sees you, and he’s decided you’re worth it. Even now.

He smiles softly, as if he can see the realization dawning upon you, “You wanna get up off the floor now? We can go sit on your couch or bed or something.” 

You’re quick to shake your head. Your knees are partially digging into his thighs, your breaths are matching his. 

“Okay,” his face falls slightly, but not entirely. Not entirely, “That’s okay. Do you want me…. Do you want me to go?” 

Another shake of your head. But this time, you need to offer more than just the motion of your head, especially when you can feel tears returning as your throat tightens up, “No. No, just- Stay with me? Please?” 

Your hands reach out without you even processing it, gripping his wrists, desperate and clinging and still verging on the edge of violent. The thought of being alone is terrifying, but the thought of having to watch him walk out of this room is even more petrifying. 

He doesn’t even flinch as you sink your claws in. His smile only returns, and he shuffles to pull you both to hold your backs up against the wall across from the toilet, “Of course. I’ll stay, sweetheart. I’m not going anywhere – wouldn’t even dream of it.” 

His words shake just a little less than they had when he’d first entered the room. 

He can’t fix it all magically. That isn’t his job, isn’t his role, isn’t his choice. But he can sit here with you, on the floor of the bathroom, endlessly patient and tragically caring as he urges you to lay down. He stretches his legs out and pats his lap once before hovering his hands over your shoulder, guiding you until your temple is flush with his thigh. 

He can choose to not hesitate as his fingers immediately push through the baby hairs by your temple, a soft hum in the back of his throat that sounds exactly as you feel.

Hesitantly content. Just for now. It’s enough. 

The storm is receding. As hours pass by, and noises of uncertainty become more confident hums of a song you faintly recognize, it all settles. He stays. You stay. The storm passes for the time being, and the hole tempers itself for just the night. 

It’s enough for now. You’ll worry more tomorrow, or the day after, or the day after that. You’ll talk more about why you feel this way, and he’ll offer better solutions. The weight won’t simply be passed into his waiting hands and forgotten – one day, you’ll find a way to lighten it through dissipation rather than through catastrophe. 

One day, the seas will calm, and you’ll find yourself the ship rather than the anchor. 

And the captain can be the boy who sits on the floor with you through the sadness, content to wait out the storms with you until you find the worth he sees in you.

[smilesession]

Can I have infinite money in exchange for doing very little please. not even infinite money, not even that much money. i would be soooo comfortable on like 4k a month / 48k a year I think. and can i have that working at a quiet bookstore for about 15 hours a week. can i break down boxes and make displays at the bookstore for $65 an hour or so that’s all i ask

[21st-century-minutiae]

Graphical capacity is measured in pixel density. The more pixels per unit space, the finer the level of detail possible. A '4k' monitor is a display device with around 4000 pixels horizontally. This can imply very small pixels or a very large screen. '4k graphics' refers to visual output that produces images designed for an image with about 4000 pixels horizontally. Smaller/lower resolution monitors are incapable of displaying 4k graphics, as they need to combine the pixel information together to shrink it to fit. High resolution monitors can display low resolution images just fine by extrapolating the image, or by using less space to display it.

High resolution graphics require greater processing power, more computer memory, and better graphics drivers. This can reduce performance by making the computer slower or to have a lower time resolution (fps), or it can be handled with more and more expensive hardware. Generating high resolution, realistic graphics requires extremely expansive image modelling. Each step up in finer levels of detail requires more and more simulation or texture modelling to get the diminishing returns. All this compounds to make older generations of computers obsolete.

Comparatively, lower resolution effects have exponentially lower requirements. The cost is that, once one has been exposed to higher resolution graphics, it appears less realistic. This race to the bottom/top is well known in the early twenty-first century computer and game enthusiasts.

As a direct reaction, 'indie' graphics have risen in popularity. By producing stylized output, one can create very enjoyable low resolution graphics that don't look 'wrong.' It is only when one is attempting to produce 'realistic' graphics that there is the infinite resolution problem.

unironically the constant push for higher-fidelity graphics in games is so frustrating. there's no breathing room for PC or console hardware. any and all gains in hardware performance are immediately mulched by developers deciding their game needs to be 210gb and run at 8k resolutions with completely unoptimized high-resolution textures for every fucking thing on screen and also every light needs to have 4k dynamic shadow maps and volumetric effects and there's egregious particle effects all over the place

[gadgetsking]

LG 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED evo TV: Redefining Home Entertainment with Superior Technology

The LG 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED evo TV is a game-changer in the world of home entertainment, delivering stunning visuals, advanced technology, and smart features that create an immersive viewing experience. Known for its industry-leading OLED display, LG raises the bar even higher with its OLED evo technology, which brings brighter, sharper, and more lifelike visuals to your living room. If you're looking for a TV that combines cutting-edge design with unparalleled picture quality, the LG OLED evo TV is a top-tier option.

Unmatched OLED evo Display for True-to-Life Colors

At the core of the LG OLED evo TV is the evo OLED panel, an enhancement over traditional OLED technology. The self-lit pixels in OLED displays allow each pixel to emit its own light, creating perfect blacks and infinite contrast. However, the OLED evo panel takes this a step further by delivering brighter images, enhanced color accuracy, and improved efficiency, all while maintaining the deep blacks that OLED is famous for.

The 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) ensures every detail is crystal clear, whether you’re watching movies, sports, or gaming. Colors appear more vibrant and true to life, thanks to LG’s Billion Rich Colors feature, which supports over a billion color shades, bringing out subtle nuances that other displays miss. This results in more lifelike images with richer color depth and smoother transitions.

α9 Gen6 AI Processor for Stunning Visuals and Sound

The LG OLED evo TV is powered by the advanced α9 Gen6 AI Processor, which uses artificial intelligence to enhance both picture and sound quality. The processor employs deep-learning algorithms to upscale non-4K content, so everything you watch looks better than ever. It also automatically optimizes contrast, sharpness, and color based on the content you’re viewing, ensuring every scene looks its best.

Additionally, the AI processor elevates the sound experience. With AI Sound Pro, the TV analyzes the type of content you’re watching and adjusts the sound settings accordingly, providing a more immersive audio experience. Whether you’re listening to dialogue, background music, or sound effects, the Dolby Atmos integration ensures that you’re fully immersed in the audio experience.

Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 Pro for Enhanced Contrast and Brightness

The LG OLED evo TV supports both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 Pro, two of the most advanced high-dynamic-range (HDR) formats available. Dolby Vision IQ adjusts brightness and contrast based on the lighting conditions of your room, ensuring that you get the perfect picture no matter the time of day or viewing environment. Meanwhile, HDR10 Pro enhances the brightness of each scene, giving you sharper details and richer contrasts.

Together, these technologies provide an incredibly dynamic viewing experience, especially in fast-moving scenes like action movies or live sports. You’ll notice every detail, from the brightest highlights to the deepest shadows, creating a more immersive and realistic image.

AI ThinQ and Smart TV Features for Seamless Control

The LG OLED evo TV is packed with AI ThinQ technology, making it more than just a television — it’s a hub for your smart home. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built-in, you can control your TV, search for content, adjust settings, and even control other connected smart devices using simple voice commands.

The TV’s webOS platform offers an intuitive interface that gives you easy access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, and more. The LG Content Store lets you explore additional apps, games, and features, expanding your entertainment options. With Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, you can also stream content directly from your Apple devices or control your smart home setup.

Optimized for Gamers with Game Optimizer and HDMI 2.1

For gamers, the LG OLED evo TV offers a top-tier gaming experience. With HDMI 2.1 support, the TV is optimized for next-gen gaming consoles, delivering 4K resolution at high frame rates (up to 120Hz). The Game Optimizer feature gives you quick access to settings like latency and refresh rate, ensuring the smoothest gameplay possible.

The TV also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which minimize screen tearing and input lag, offering a responsive and immersive gaming experience. Whether you’re playing fast-paced shooters or exploring open-world adventures, the OLED evo panel provides stunning visuals with fast response times and fluid motion.

Cinema-Quality Audio with Dolby Atmos

Audio is an essential part of any entertainment experience, and the LG OLED evo TV delivers in spades. The TV is equipped with Dolby Atmos, a leading audio technology that provides a surround sound experience like no other. With AI Sound Pro, the TV automatically adjusts audio settings based on the content you're watching, enhancing everything from action-packed movie sequences to subtle dialogue scenes.

The Filmmaker Mode also ensures that movies and shows are displayed just as the director intended, with accurate colors, aspect ratios, and frame rates. This, combined with the superior audio technology, makes the LG OLED evo TV a perfect choice for home theater enthusiasts.

Elegant Design for Any Space

The LG OLED evo TV boasts an incredibly sleek and minimalist design. With razor-thin bezels and a slim profile, it blends seamlessly into any living space. Whether you choose to mount it on the wall or place it on a stand, its modern aesthetic enhances the overall look of your room without distracting from the viewing experience.

The thin form factor is not just for style but also enhances the OLED panel’s picture quality by allowing each pixel to independently emit light. This slim design ensures you get the best possible image with deep blacks and vibrant colors, even when viewed from different angles.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

OLED technology is not only about performance but also about efficiency. The LG OLED evo TV is designed to be energy-efficient, consuming less power than traditional LED TVs. The AI-driven energy-saving features help reduce energy consumption based on your viewing habits, making it an environmentally friendly choice for your home.

[lopa759]

The Impact of BARCO LED on the Digital Signage Industry

In latest years, digital signage has become an crucial part of how businesses speak with their audiences. From commercials in shopping department stores to records displays in airports, virtual signage is everywhere. Among the numerous businesses on this discipline, BARCO LED stands out for its modern generation and extraordinary products. This article will discover how BARCO LED is converting the digital signage enterprise, making shows extra vibrant, effective, and flexible.

Understanding BARCO LED Technology

BARCO is a famous call in visible display generation, with a sturdy awareness on producing LED displays. BARCO LED displays are designed to deliver beautiful visuals with terrific brightness, clarity, and color accuracy. These shows use superior LED era, permitting them to expose wealthy colorings and deep contrasts that entice viewers’ interest. With resolutions which can reach 4K and beyond, BARCO LED shows offer a stage of detail that conventional presentations honestly can't suit.

One of the important thing features of BARCO LED era is its modular design. This approach that the displays can be assembled in diverse sizes and styles, taking into account infinite creative possibilities. Whether a business desires a massive wall of screens or a uniquely fashioned display for an event, BARCO LED can meet those desires.

Enhancing Advertising Effectiveness

In the arena of advertising and marketing, grabbing interest is critical. Businesses are constantly searching out new ways to stand out and attain ability customers. This is where BARCO LED shines. The brilliant and brilliant shows catch the eye, making them perfect for advertising campaigns.

For example, agencies can use BARCO LED screens in purchasing department stores to showcase their products with dynamic visuals. These shows can display films, animations, and pics that engage customers and drive them to make a buy. With the ability to change content quick, agencies can tailor their messages to different audiences or time slots, making sure most effectiveness.

Case Study: Successful Advertisements

Many corporations have seen considerable fulfillment via the usage of BARCO LED era. One superb example is a major retail chain that installed BARCO LED displays in its stores. By using colourful hues and shifting photos, the chain said a good sized boom in foot traffic and income. Customers have been more likely to stop and interact with the shows, leading to better conversion quotes.

Such achievement testimonies spotlight how BARCO LED shows can remodel marketing strategies, permitting corporations to attach greater efficaciously with their goal audiences.

Versatility in Different Environments

Another considerable benefit of BARCO LED technology is its versatility. These shows may be utilized in numerous environments, from company settings to entertainment venues.

Corporate Settings

In corporate environments, BARCO LED shows are used for shows, video conferencing, and information sharing. Their excessive-resolution abilties make sure that important statistics is communicated genuinely, whether in a boardroom or a convention corridor. Companies can display records, charts, and films with stunning clarity, making conferences more engaging and efficient.

Entertainment Venues

In the amusement quarter, BARCO LED shows are remodeling how audiences experience live occasions. Concerts, sports occasions, and theater productions make use of those displays to create immersive environments. For example, during a concert, BARCO LED screens can display stay pictures of the overall performance, photos, and consequences that supplement the tune. This complements the overall revel in, making it more memorable for attendees.

Public Spaces

Public areas along with airports and train stations additionally benefit from BARCO LED technology. Information presentations provide actual-time updates approximately flights, delays, and other essential announcements. The clarity and brightness of these displays ensure that travelers can easily examine the facts, irrespective of the lights situations.

Dependability and Durability

When groups engage in virtual signage, one of their main concerns is how long-lasting and dependable the shows may be. BARCO LED era addresses this problem with robust designs and superior cooling systems that ensure long operational existence. Unlike traditional projection structures that may require frequent preservation, BARCO LED presentations are designed for non-stop use.

Furthermore, BARCO’s commitment to sustainability method that their products are electricity-green, lowering the carbon footprint of agencies the usage of their displays. This focus on reliability and sustainability makes BARCO LED a smart preference for organizations trying to put money into virtual signage.

Future Trends in Digital Signage

As generation continues to evolve, so does the digital signage enterprise. The destiny appears vibrant for BARCO LED as they discover new opportunities, together with integrating synthetic intelligence (AI) and interactive elements into their shows. Imagine a BARCO LED display that may adapt its content material based on audience behavior or choices. This degree of interactivity can decorate viewer engagement and create a greater personalized experience.

Additionally, with the rise of virtual and augmented truth, BARCO LED shows may additionally play a large position in creating immersive environments that blend the physical and digital worlds.

Conclusion

The effect of BARCO LED on the virtual signage industry is simple. By supplying notable, flexible, and dependable displays, BARCO has set new requirements for how organizations speak with their audiences. From enhancing marketing effectiveness to creating immersive experiences in entertainment venues, BARCO LED era is converting the way we see and have interaction with digital presentations.

As corporations hold to are trying to find modern methods to interact with their clients, BARCO LED will undoubtedly stay at the vanguard of the virtual signage revolution. Whether it’s through colourful classified ads, interactive company displays, or immersive public displays, BARCO LED is paving the manner for the destiny of visible communique. With ongoing advancements in era, we can anticipate even more exciting tendencies from BARCO inside the years yet to come.

[vmantras]

LG Flex LX3Q: Ultimate 4K Smart OLED for Gamers

₹1,89,869/- BUY NOW Display Technology OLED Panel: The 42LX3QPSA uses OLED technology, which is known for its ability to turn individual pixels on and off, allowing perfect blacks, impressive contrast, and infinite color range. This enhances content, whether it’s a high-energy action movie or a dark, moody drama, offering incredible depth in darker scenes. 4K Resolution: With a 3840 x 2160…

[doramcdonald]

Why the Meta Quest 3 is the Future of Virtual Reality

As technology continues to evolve, virtual reality (VR) is becoming more immersive and accessible than ever before. The Meta Quest 3 is here to redefine what we can expect from a mixed-reality headset, transforming your home into an extraordinary playground. With its impressive features and capabilities, the Quest 3 appeals to gamers and anyone eager to explore new dimensions of entertainment, fitness, and social interaction.

A New Dimension of Mixed Reality

Imagine stepping into a world where virtual elements seamlessly blend with your real surroundings. That’s the magic of the Meta Quest 3, a truly immersive mixed reality experience. This is a perfect fit for you if you are looking to battle virtual foes in an action-packed game or to share a laugh with friends in a digital hangout, this headset brings a level of engagement that makes every moment feel vibrant and alive.

At the heart of this experience is the state-of-the-art Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, which delivers more than double the graphic processing power of its predecessor, the Quest 2. This significant leap in performance ensures that you’ll be blown away by the stunning visuals. Thanks to the 4K+ Infinite Display, you can enjoy nearly 30% increased resolution compared to the Quest 2. This means you can immerse yourself in vibrant, lifelike worlds where every detail pops, and every colour shines brightly.

Surround Yourself with Amazing Audio

While visuals are essential, sound is equally crucial for immersion. The Quest 3 is equipped with rich 3D audio that enhances every experience, making it feel as if you’re right in the middle of the action. The audio clarity and bass performance are 40% louder than those of the Quest 2, ensuring that you’ll feel the thrill of every moment. Whether you’re exploring a haunted house, enjoying a live concert, or participating in a virtual sports event, the incredible audio quality adds depth to your experience.

Touch Plus Controllers: A Game-Changer

The innovation doesn’t stop there. The Touch Plus controllers are a true game-changer. They offer unparalleled precision and realistic sensations, allowing interactions to feel incredibly natural. This level of responsiveness makes it easy to lose yourself in your favourite activities. Plus, with Direct Touch technology, you can navigate using just your hands and no controllers are needed! This feature allows you to explore and interact with your surroundings in a way that feels intuitive and immersive.

An Extensive Library of Content

One of the standout features of the Meta Quest 3 is its access to an extensive library of over 500 immersive apps. Whether you’re into gaming, fitness, or social experiences, there’s something for everyone. The backwards compatibility feature ensures that you can revisit your favourite games from the Quest 2, making the Quest 3 a smart investment for both new users and seasoned VR fans.

Imagine diving into thrilling adventures, working up a sweat in a virtual fitness class, or chilling out with friends in a digital café. The possibilities are endless, and you’ll always have something new to discover or revisit.

Battery Life and Comfort for Long Sessions

We’ve all experienced the dreaded low battery warning during crucial gaming moments, but with the Meta Quest 3, you can enjoy up to 2.2 hours of average usage on a single charge. If you need to extend your playtime, the handy Battery Saver mode allows you to make the most of your sessions. Additionally, the included 18W power adapter means you’ll spend less time charging and more time having fun.

Comfort is key when it comes to VR, especially during those long gaming sessions. The Quest 3 has been redesigned to ensure a snug fit with a slimmer profile, allowing you to dive into your adventures without discomfort. You can personalise the fit to your liking, ensuring that you’ll forget you’re wearing it while lost in another world. This thoughtful design encourages longer play sessions without the fatigue often associated with VR headsets.

Safety Features for the Whole Family

In an era where digital experiences are integral to our lives, safety is a priority. The Meta Quest 3 takes this seriously by offering enhanced privacy features and supervision tools, making it suitable for the whole family. Parents can control content access for their kids, ensuring a safe environment for younger users. The availability of online safety guidance allows families to feel secure while exploring new virtual experiences together.

Unlock New Experiences

The Meta Quest 3 is about more than just gaming; it’s about unlocking new ways to connect and create. Whether you’re joining a virtual fitness class, exploring stunning landscapes, or participating in a concert with friends, the headset invites you to push boundaries and think outside the box. The ability to interact with others in a virtual environment fosters a sense of community that traditional gaming often lacks.

In addition to gaming and social experiences, the Quest 3 opens doors to educational opportunities. Imagine learning about history by stepping into a virtual museum, or mastering a new language by engaging in immersive conversation scenarios. The potential for educational use is immense, making the Quest 3 a versatile tool for learning as well as entertainment.

Customisation and Accessories

Another exciting aspect of the Meta Quest 3 is its range of customisation options and accessories. Users can personalise their headset with various straps, facial interfaces, and even prescription lens inserts, ensuring a comfortable fit tailored to individual needs. The availability of accessories means you can enhance your experience further, whether by adding extra battery packs for longer play or upgrading your strap for added comfort.

Conclusion: Step Into the Future of VR

In a rapidly evolving world, the Meta Quest 3 is leading the way in virtual reality. With its incredible features, expansive content library, and user-friendly design, it’s more than just a headset—it’s a gateway to new experiences and adventures.

Whether you’re an avid gamer or someone curious about what VR has to offer, the Meta Quest 3 is a worthwhile investment that promises endless fun and exploration. This headset not only sets a new standard for VR but also invites everyone to engage with technology in ways previously thought impossible. The future of virtual reality is here, and it’s time to jump in!

[vector-graphic-store]

The Ultimate Guide to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

What They Are and Why They Matter

In today’s digital age, graphics play a key role in communication, design, and branding. Whether you're a professional designer, a hobbyist, or someone curious about digital art, you’ve likely come across the term Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). But what exactly is SVG, and why is it important? What is a Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG)? Scalable Vector Graphics, commonly known as SVG, is an XML-based image format used for defining vector-based graphics for the web. Unlike traditional image formats such as JPEG, PNG, or GIF, SVGs are resolution-independent, which means they can scale to any size without losing image quality. This scalability makes SVG an essential tool for designers, developers, and anyone concerned with delivering crisp, high-quality visuals in a world where screen sizes vary from tiny watches to large 4K monitors. Key Characteristics of SVG: - Vector-Based: SVGs use mathematical equations to define shapes, lines, and colors instead of pixels. This makes them different from raster images, which are pixel-based. - Scalability: Because they're vector-based, SVGs can be resized infinitely without losing quality or becoming pixelated. - Lightweight & Optimized: SVG files are typically smaller in size compared to traditional image formats, which helps improve website loading times. - Interactive and Programmable: SVGs can be styled with CSS and animated with JavaScript, giving them greater flexibility for web design and interactive graphics. - Text-Friendly: SVGs can contain searchable and selectable text, making them great for accessibility and SEO. 2. Lightweight for Faster Load Times SVG files tend to be smaller in size compared to raster images, especially for simpler graphics like logos, icons, or geometric designs. This reduction in file size can improve your website’s load time—a critical factor for SEO and user experience. For eCommerce sites like the Vector Graphic Store, fast-loading graphics ensure that potential customers aren't stuck waiting for images to load, leading to lower bounce rates and higher conversions. 3. Resolution Independence With more high-resolution displays like Retina and 4K monitors becoming the norm, delivering images that look sharp across all devices is essential. SVGs shine in this area since they are resolution-independent. Whether viewed on an old smartphone or a high-definition television, SVG images will appear sharp and clear. 4. Interactive Capabilities SVGs aren’t just static images. Because they’re based on XML, SVGs can be easily manipulated using CSS and JavaScript. This means you can animate parts of an SVG, add hover effects, or even make parts of an image clickable. For example, an SVG logo could morph or change colors when a user hovers over it, providing an interactive experience. This is something that’s difficult, if not impossible, to achieve with formats like PNG or JPEG. How SVGs Are Used in Design SVGs are incredibly versatile, and designers use them in a wide variety of applications, including: - Logos and Icons: Logos, icons, and other small graphic elements are perfect for SVG format. They remain sharp on all screen sizes and devices, ensuring your brand looks its best. - Infographics and Data Visualization: SVG is ideal for creating charts, graphs, and infographics because of its scalability and ability to display crisp, clear text. - Illustrations and Artwork: Artists and illustrators can use SVG to create complex vector illustrations that can be scaled for use on anything from business cards to posters. - Responsive Web Design: SVG is a staple in responsive web design since it adapts perfectly to different screen sizes and resolutions without quality degradation. At the Vector Graphic Store, we specialize in providing high-quality SVG assets for artists, designers, and businesses. Our collection spans various themes, including the popular Gunframe Mech Series, where each vector is designed to be highly scalable and customizable. Pros and Cons of SVG Pros: - Infinite Scalability: Perfect for logos, icons, and detailed illustrations. - Small File Size: Typically smaller than raster images, helping with page load speeds. - Editable and Customizable: Easy to edit in graphic software like Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape, or programmatically in text editors. - Responsive and High-Resolution: Looks great on any screen size or resolution, without pixelation. Cons: - Complexity: SVG is not always the best choice for highly detailed or photographic images, as those require complex patterns that might be easier to achieve with a raster format like JPEG or PNG. - Browser Support: While most modern browsers support SVG, some older browsers (especially legacy versions of Internet Explorer) may have trouble rendering them. - Learning Curve: Editing or animating SVG files programmatically using CSS and JavaScript can require a bit of a learning curve. The Importance of SVGs in Modern Design As design and web development continue to evolve, SVG remains an essential tool for creating fast, scalable, and versatile graphics. Whether you’re working on a website, an app, or print material, SVG can provide the flexibility and quality you need. The Vector Graphic Store embraces the power of SVG, offering a wide range of designs that can be used for everything from product packaging to video game assets. With the rise of mobile-first design and the increasing demand for fast-loading websites, SVG is likely to continue growing in popularity. And with its ability to deliver sharp, clean visuals across all platforms, it’s clear why SVG is here to stay. Read the full article

[nadiranadi]

Beauty and style

The asus proart PA32DC was designed with convenience and ease of use in mind. It's easy to move around the board, thanks to the built-in metal carrying handle on top. The screen is also lighter than most other color processing monitors of its type, weighing only 8kg with the small stand, 12.14kg with the standard display.

Speaking of Mini-balance, this allows you to remove the regular indicator and attach two metal legs to the bottom of the frame, creating the kind of thing that is common in high-end production controllers like Sony or Flanders. By using these small supporting legs, you can also pack the entire screen as a flat rectangle while the legs can be turned to be mounted on a panel (size approx. 74 x 48 x 7 cm). Traditional monitors are also provided, including tilt, height, swivel and swivel adjustments (graphics supported), or you can mount the screen via VESA 100mm if you want.

The connection port is placed on the side for easy access and the power supply is connected so you don't have to worry about additional power if you want to move the display around your studio or work space.

Advantages of OLED panels

From panel technology, the biggest selling point here is the OLED panel. The screen has 31.5 "and JOLED created its panel, offering a resolution of "4K" of 3840 x 2160 but above all with the arrangement of RGB subpixels. This avoids any color and texture issues you may encounter with other OLED technologies, including the WRGB configuration of OLED TVs (e.g. LG 42C2) and the strange triangular RGB configuration of QD-OLED panels (e.g. Dell Alienware AW3423DW).

The high resolution provides a crisp, clear picture on a screen of this size, increasing the pixel density compared to the smallest (42-inch) OLED TV option, while allowing for improvements in desktop space compared to 4K and 27 inches. . display size. The text size is used efficiently at 125% size, creating a nice desktop space to work on.

In fact, OLED panels are well known for their infinite contrast ratio, and true blacks are possible because the panel can completely turn off each pixel. This per-pixel dimming also means that you avoid any problems with blooming and halos that you will find in even the best Mini LED/FALD backlit monitors. The near-fast response time is also a notable feature of this technology (0.1ms G2G spec, 60Hz refresh rate only), although this is less of a concern in this professional market. Still, it's worth minimizing exposure to any sensational content.

[extensionto]

Beauty and style

The asus Proart PA32DC was designed with convenience and ease of use in mind. It's easy to move around the board, thanks to the built-in metal carrying handle on top. The screen is also lighter than most other color processing monitors of its type, weighing only 8kg with the small stand, 12.14kg with the standard display.

Speaking of Mini-balance, this allows you to remove the regular indicator and attach two metal legs to the bottom of the frame, creating the kind of thing that is common in high-end production controllers like Sony or Flanders. By using these small supporting legs, you can also pack the entire screen as a flat rectangle while the legs can be turned to be mounted on a panel (size approx. 74 x 48 x 7 cm). Traditional monitors are also provided, including tilt, height, swivel and swivel adjustments (graphics supported), or you can mount the screen via VESA 100mm if you want.

The connection port is placed on the side for easy access and the power supply is connected so you don't have to worry about additional power if you want to move the display around your studio or work space.

Advantages of OLED panels

From panel technology, the biggest selling point here is the OLED panel. The screen has 31.5 "and JOLED created its panel, offering a resolution of "4K" of 3840 x 2160 but above all with the arrangement of RGB subpixels. This avoids any color and texture issues you may encounter with other OLED technologies, including the WRGB configuration of OLED TVs (e.g. LG 42C2) and the strange triangular RGB configuration of QD-OLED panels (e.g. Dell Alienware AW3423DW).

The high resolution provides a crisp, clear picture on a screen of this size, increasing the pixel density compared to the smallest (42-inch) OLED TV option, while allowing for improvements in desktop space compared to 4K and 27 inches. . display size. The text size is used efficiently at 125% size, creating a nice desktop space to work on.

In fact, OLED panels are well known for their infinite contrast ratio, and true blacks are possible because the panel can completely turn off each pixel. This per-pixel dimming also means that you avoid any problems with blooming and halos that you will find in even the best Mini LED/FALD backlit monitors. The near-fast response time is also a notable feature of this technology (0.1ms G2G spec, 60Hz refresh rate only), although this is less of a concern in this professional market. Still, it's worth minimizing exposure to any sensational content.

[digidarshini]

Experience of Sony Television

Sony televisions are renowned for their outstanding picture quality, advanced features, and robust performance. Here's a concise overview of the experience you can expect from using a Sony TV:

Picture Quality:

4K and 8K Resolution: Sony TVs offer stunningly clear and detailed images, with options ranging from 4K to 8K resolution. This ensures a highly immersive viewing experience.

HDR Support: With support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG, Sony TVs deliver vivid colors and deep contrasts, making every scene look more realistic and engaging.

Display Technology:

OLED and LED: Sony's range includes both OLED and LED models. OLED TVs provide perfect blacks and infinite contrast, while their high-end LED TVs offer excellent brightness and vibrant colors.

X1 Processor: Sony’s proprietary processors, like the X1 Ultimate, enhance image clarity, color accuracy, and overall performance, ensuring superior picture quality.

Sound Quality:

Acoustic Surface Audio: Some Sony OLED models use Acoustic Surface Audio technology, where the screen itself acts as the speaker, providing immersive and synchronized sound.

Dolby Atmos: Many models support Dolby Atmos, delivering a rich and multidimensional audio experience.

Smart Features:

Android TV: Sony TVs run on the Android TV platform, offering a user-friendly interface and access to a wide range of apps, streaming services, and Google Assistant for voice control.

Bravia Core: Exclusive to Sony TVs, Bravia Core provides access to a vast library of high-quality streaming content.

Design and Build:

Sleek and Modern Design: Sony TVs are known for their sleek and minimalist designs, featuring slim bezels and premium materials that enhance the look of any room.

Durability: Built with high-quality materials, Sony televisions are designed to last, ensuring a reliable viewing experience over time.

Connectivity:

Comprehensive Connectivity Options: Sony TVs come with multiple HDMI ports, USB ports, and support for HDMI 2.1, ensuring compatibility with the latest gaming consoles and other devices.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable seamless wireless connectivity for streaming, smart home integration, and more.

Conclusion

Overall, Sony televisions offer an exceptional viewing experience with their superior picture and sound quality, advanced smart features, and sleek design. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or streaming your favorite shows, a Sony TV provides a high-quality and immersive experience.

[sathyaled]

Which smart TV is beneficial to buy at this time?

In today’s digital age, a smart TV is more than just a luxury; it has become a necessity for a complete home entertainment experience. With the vast array of options available, choosing the right smart TV can be a daunting task. If you’re looking to buy smart TV in India, Sathya TV Store is the ideal destination. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you decide which smart TV to buy right now.

Before diving into the technical specifications, it’s crucial to understand your specific needs such as your usage, room size, and budget. The size of your room will determine the ideal TV size.

1. Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung QLED TVs are renowned for their exceptional picture quality and smart features. This model is perfect for those who want top-tier performance and smart home integration. It has features such as Quantum Dot technology for vibrant colours and deep contrasts and 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) for a crystal-clear viewing experience. Additionally,this smart TV has Built-in Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung’s Tizen OS for seamless navigation and control.

2. LG OLED 4K Smart TV

LG’s OLED TVs are considered among the best for their superior picture quality, especially in dark scenes. This TV is ideal for cinephiles and gamers who demand the best visuals and audio. It has features such as OLED technology for perfect blacks and infinite contrast, 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) with AI Picture Pro for optimised visuals and Smart Features: AI ThinQ with built-in Google Assistant and Alexa. Buy LG smart TV online at Sathya for a reasonable price.

3. Sony Bravia 4K Ultra HD Android TV

Sony Bravia series is synonymous with reliability and cutting-edge technology. This smart TV offers Triluminos Display for enhanced colour accuracy and clarity, 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) with X-Reality PRO, Android TV with Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in.

Why Buy from Sathya Store?

Sathya TV Store offers a diverse selection of smart TVs online from leading brands. Competitive pricing with attractive EMI options makes it easier to buy the TV of your choice. Knowledgeable staff can help you make an informed decision based on your preferences and budget.

Choosing the right smart TV involves balancing your needs with the features offered by various models. Whether you prioritise picture quality, smart features, or budget, there is a smart TV out there that meets your requirements. Sathya offers a wide range of smart TVs to cater to every need and budget. Visit our store or buy smart TV online to find the perfect TV for your home today!

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Elevate Your Viewing Experience with LG OLED TVs

Are you ready to take your home entertainment to the next level? Look no further than LG's impressive lineup of OLED TVs. Designed to deliver breathtaking clarity and detail, OLED TVs bring movies, TV shows, and gaming to life like never before. With 4K resolution and unparalleled shades of black, every moment of your entertainment experience will be truly immersive.

Unmatched Picture Quality

LG OLED TVs are equipped with self-lighting pixels that automatically switch on and off, eliminating the need for a backlight. This revolutionary technology allows for perfect black levels, ensuring that you see every detail with stunning clarity. Say goodbye to blur with OLED's lightning-fast response times, making even the fastest-paced action scenes appear smooth and seamless.

Advanced Features for the Ultimate Viewing Experience

But the benefits of LG OLED TVs don't stop there. Experience 4K resolution that delivers four times the detail of Full HD, bringing streaming content from platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Sky to life in stunning clarity. Plus, with Dolby Vision™ and Dolby Atmos® compatibility, you'll enjoy cinema-quality audio and visuals right in your own home.

Explore LG's OLED TV Range

Discover the perfect OLED TV for your home with LG's diverse range of models, including:

LG OLED 2023 | 77 Inch | B3 series: Elevate your viewing experience with the α7 AI Processor 4K Gen6 and Smart Functionality powered by ThinQ AI and WebOS.

LG OLED evo 2022 | 97 Inch | G2 series: Immerse yourself in the stunning 4K Gallery Design and enjoy bright, bold visuals with the α9 Gen5 AI processor.

LG OLED 2023 | 65 Inch | CS series: Experience advanced picture quality and functionality with the α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6 and Infinite Contrast technology.

LG OLED evo 2022 | 83 Inch | G2 series: Enjoy the award-winning SELF-LIT OLED 4K display and Brightness Booster Max for an even brighter picture.

Your Entertainment, Your Way

With LG OLED TVs, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or simply enjoying your favorite TV shows, LG OLED TVs will transform your living room into a cinematic experience like no other. Ready to light up your world with LG OLED? Explore our range of OLED TVs today and elevate your viewing experience to new heights. Prices, promotions, and availability may vary. Click here or check with your local retailers for final pricing and availability. LG Electronics - Life's Good

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Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

LAUNCH

Announced 2020, August 03 2022, October 06

Status Available. Released 2020, August 20 Available. Released 2022, October 13

BODY

Dimensions 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)

3D size compare

SIZE UP

Weight 143 g (5.04 oz) 197 g (6.95 oz)

Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame

SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

DISPLAY

Type OLED, HDR AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)

Size 5.81 inches, 83.2 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) 6.3 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Always-on display Always-on display

PLATFORM

OS Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14

Chipset Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)

CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU Adreno 618 Mali-G710 MP7

MEMORY

Card slot No No

Internal 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

UFS 2.1 UFS 3.1

MAIN CAMERA

Modules 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm

Features LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama

Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

SELFIE CAMERA

Modules 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm

Features Auto-HDR Auto-HDR, panorama

Video 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack Yes No

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

NFC Yes Yes

Infrared port No No

Radio No No

USB USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 3.2

FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

BATTERY

Type Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion 4355 mAh, non-removable

Charging 18W wired, PD2.0 20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)

20W wireless

Reverse wireless

MISC

Colors Just Black, Barely Blue Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow

Models G025J, GA02099, G025N GVU6C, GQML3, GO3Z5

Price $ 149.99 / C$ 239.99 / £ 129.00 / € 157.70 $ 264.65 / C$ 499.00 / £ 269.00 / € 307.88 / ₹ 43,990

TESTS

Performance AnTuTu: 268714 (v8)

GeekBench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 813114 (v9)

GeekBench: 3288 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)

Loudspeaker -26.2 LUFS (Good)

Battery (old) Endurance rating 76h Endurance rating 96h