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PNG gets an update for the first time in 22 years
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) introduced the initial specifications for the PNG file format in 1996, with the group formalizing the 2003 standard in 2004. Now after 2 decades, W3C has released an update to PNG in 2025. The 3rd edition of the PNG specification introduces 3 new features:
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) images support and it uses only 4 bytes
• Animation through Animated PNGs (APNGs)
• Exif data storage
The W3C Timed Text Working Group that works on timed text like captions, subtitles, audio descriptions etc. needed HDR support in PNG. A proposal was made, but a few experts decided we could do better. Momentum built, and additional parties became interested. Thus we had representation from (in alphabetical order) Adobe, Apple, BBC, Comcast / NBCUniversal, Google, MovieLabs, and of course W3C, who maintains the spec. Many of the programs you use already support the new PNG spec: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, iOS/macOS, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer etc.
Aside from these, there are already a couple of planned updates for future releases — the first one is aiming to improve the way the format handles HDR and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) interoperability, while the second one is aiming to improve its compression ability.
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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) introduced the initial specifications for the PNG file format in 1996, with the group formalizing the 2003 standard in 2004. Now after 2 decades, W3C has released an update to PNG in 2025. The 3rd edition of the PNG specification introduces 3 new features:
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) images support and it uses only 4 bytes
• Animation through Animated PNGs (APNGs)
• Exif data storage
The W3C Timed Text Working Group that works on timed text like captions, subtitles, audio descriptions etc. needed HDR support in PNG. A proposal was made, but a few experts decided we could do better. Momentum built, and additional parties became interested. Thus we had representation from (in alphabetical order) Adobe, Apple, BBC, Comcast / NBCUniversal, Google, MovieLabs, and of course W3C, who maintains the spec. Many of the programs you use already support the new PNG spec: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, iOS/macOS, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer etc.
Aside from these, there are already a couple of planned updates for future releases — the first one is aiming to improve the way the format handles HDR and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) interoperability, while the second one is aiming to improve its compression ability.
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Nothing Downgrades Phone 3 Display PWM Rating
PWM, known as "pulse width modulation," is a technology used by brands to rapidly turn the display on and off to trick your eyes into thinking the screen's brighter or dimmer. It's this flickering that can cause grueling problems for people who are PWM sensitive. Some people can suffer from eye straight, headaches, dizziness, a sense of vertigo, nausea, and a whole host of other uncomfortable feelings.
When Nothing Phone 3 was announced, its specifications page mentioned that the phone features 2160Hz PWM rating. The higher the PWM rating, the lesser is the flickering at low brightness and the better it is for your eyes.
Now, a Nothing spokesperson confirmed to Android Central that the retail software release of the Phone 3 features a PWM rate change. The company states the device's rate has changed from 2,160Hz to 960Hz to improve its screen's picture quality at low brightness.
What more funny is that, Nothing is actually scared as it will affect their sales. Thus, Nothing have not written any mention 960Hz PWM in phone 3's technical specs page and even removed the 2160Hz PWM parameter on that page. So, this change was only announced to the reviewers instead of the general public.
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PWM, known as "pulse width modulation," is a technology used by brands to rapidly turn the display on and off to trick your eyes into thinking the screen's brighter or dimmer. It's this flickering that can cause grueling problems for people who are PWM sensitive. Some people can suffer from eye straight, headaches, dizziness, a sense of vertigo, nausea, and a whole host of other uncomfortable feelings.
When Nothing Phone 3 was announced, its specifications page mentioned that the phone features 2160Hz PWM rating. The higher the PWM rating, the lesser is the flickering at low brightness and the better it is for your eyes.
Now, a Nothing spokesperson confirmed to Android Central that the retail software release of the Phone 3 features a PWM rate change. The company states the device's rate has changed from 2,160Hz to 960Hz to improve its screen's picture quality at low brightness.
What more funny is that, Nothing is actually scared as it will affect their sales. Thus, Nothing have not written any mention 960Hz PWM in phone 3's technical specs page and even removed the 2160Hz PWM parameter on that page. So, this change was only announced to the reviewers instead of the general public.
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Finally, there is a Xiaomi Fuckups Channel and Chat before the GTA VI.
Feel free to join @XiaomiFuckup to witness the absolute shitshow this meme company keeps pulling. From broken promises to cheap hardware quality and random bugs no one asked for — it’s all there.
Also, don’t hold back. If you've faced any Xiaomi fuckups yourself, drop them in the @XiaomiFuckupChat chat. Share your experience, rant a little, and let’s build the ultimate collection of Xiaomi disasters together.
Channel Link: https://t.me/XiaomiFuckup
Feel free to join @XiaomiFuckup to witness the absolute shitshow this meme company keeps pulling. From broken promises to cheap hardware quality and random bugs no one asked for — it’s all there.
Also, don’t hold back. If you've faced any Xiaomi fuckups yourself, drop them in the @XiaomiFuckupChat chat. Share your experience, rant a little, and let’s build the ultimate collection of Xiaomi disasters together.
Channel Link: https://t.me/XiaomiFuckup
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🚨 Web3 devs targeted with fake AI job interviews — to steal your crypto.
Hackers lure victims with sites like “Norlax AI,” then drop malware disguised as a Realtek audio driver.
One click = stolen wallets, credentials, and project data.
Read → https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/encrypthub-targets-web3-developers.html
Hackers lure victims with sites like “Norlax AI,” then drop malware disguised as a Realtek audio driver.
One click = stolen wallets, credentials, and project data.
Read → https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/encrypthub-targets-web3-developers.html
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Pixel 10 release date, Galaxy S25 FE charging and renders arrive, Week 29 in review
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Pixel 10 release date, Galaxy S25 FE charging and renders arrive, Week 29 in review
We also got wind of the camera specs of the Galaxy S26 series. Welcome to your week's recap. The Galaxy S26 FE will get 45W charging. We also saw the...
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🤩 Lenovo Xiaoxin 15 2025 OLED
💻 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS
🧠grafik: Radeon 780m
⚡ RAM: 16 GB GDR5, expandable
💾 Internal memory: 512 GB SSD, expandable
🖥️ 15-inch screen
🌈 oled🔥
☀️ 500 nits🔥
⚡ 165 Hz 2.5 k🔥
🎨 100 % DCI-P3🔥
🌟 DisplayhDR 800🔥
🛡️ Eye protection
🪶 slim and light | 🧲 rounded edges (edgeless)
⌨️ ergonomic keyboard with 3D keys
🔋 60 Wh capacity | ⚡ 65 W fast charging function
📸 camera and sound:
🛑 HD camera with physical closure
🔊 Dolby sound system | 🔇 noise reduction
⚖️ Weight: 1.4 kg
📏 thickness: 16 mm
💻 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS
🧠grafik: Radeon 780m
⚡ RAM: 16 GB GDR5, expandable
💾 Internal memory: 512 GB SSD, expandable
🖥️ 15-inch screen
🌈 oled🔥
☀️ 500 nits🔥
⚡ 165 Hz 2.5 k🔥
🎨 100 % DCI-P3🔥
🌟 DisplayhDR 800🔥
🛡️ Eye protection
🪶 slim and light | 🧲 rounded edges (edgeless)
⌨️ ergonomic keyboard with 3D keys
🔋 60 Wh capacity | ⚡ 65 W fast charging function
📸 camera and sound:
🛑 HD camera with physical closure
🔊 Dolby sound system | 🔇 noise reduction
⚖️ Weight: 1.4 kg
📏 thickness: 16 mm