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• Uperfect 23.8-inch dual foldable display offers more screen and less clutter
• Precision hinges and 360-degree folding give users control over their workspace
• Includes USB-C, HDMI, built-in speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack

Uperfect has introduced a fresh take on multi-screen monitors for programming, with its stacked dual-screen design, which opens vertically via precision hinges with a 360-degree folding capability, allowing the display to be folded, unfolded, or flipped.

Uperfect says each portable monitor with 23.8-inch panels has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, and a refresh rate of 100Hz.

The Uperfect Delta Mega saves desk space with its built-in stand, which allows for height and angle adjustments while also supporting VESA mounting for flexible setups.

Design, connectivity and ease of use

The Uperfect 23.8-inch dual foldable display supports vertical stacking of two screens, providing an ergonomic advantage and reducing the need for excessive head movements, making it one of the best monitors for trading, or for running video editing software.

The monitors don't include touch functionality, but can be adjusted. When fully extended, they function as a traditional dual-monitor setup, while folding creates a compact, book-like view suitable for presentations, or an immersive reading experience.

One of the standout features is the single-cable connection via USB-C, there's also HDMI, built-in speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone port.

The Uperfect 23.8-inch dual foldable display is currently listed at $649.99, reflecting a significant $550 discount from its original $1,199.99 price.

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• DeepSeek R1’s 671 billion parameters run smoothly on the M3 Ultra’s unified memory
• Apple’s Mac Studio proves AI workloads don’t require expensive, power-hungry GPU clusters
• M3 Ultra consumes under 200W, far less than traditional multi-GPU AI setups

Apple’s Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip has demonstrated a capability that no other personal computer can match, running the DeepSeek R1 AI tool with 671 billion parameters entirely in memory.

A test by YouTube reviewer Dave2D showed despite using a 4-bit quantized version of the model, it retained its full parameter count and performed smoothly.

The DeepSeek R1 model, a hefty 404GB of storage and high-bandwidth memory typically found in GPU VRAM, is usually run on multi-GPU setups that distribute processing across several high-end graphics cards.

A unique feat: running DeepSeek R1 in memory

However, the M3 Ultra’s unified memory system, instead of relying on external GPUs, uses its 512GB of unified memory to store and process the AI model in a way that no other personal computer can.

Although MacOS imposes a default VRAM limit, Dave Lee manually increased it through the Terminal to allocate up to 448GB for AI processing, eliminating memory bottlenecks and reducing the need for multiple components to streamline AI performance on a single system.

One of the most striking aspects of this test was the M3 Ultra's power efficiency, as it consumed less than 200W while running DeepSeek R1.

The ability to run such a demanding AI model without a multi-GPU setup challenges the industry standard, which relies on high-end Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, as the best workstations and server farms typically use GPU clusters that consume vast amounts of electricity.

Apple’s unified memory architecture enables significant power savings by sharing the M3 Ultra’s memory pool across CPU and GPU workloads, unlike conventional PC setups where VRAM is separate from system memory, maximizing bandwidth while minimizing energy use.

Apple’s Mac Studio, launched with the M3 Ultra chip, features up to a 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, making it one of the best LLM workstations and one of the best video editing computers.

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• Max added more than 120 new features to its app in 2024
• A WBD survey indicates an increase in design, stability, and personalization
• The service has been rolled out to 73 new countries in the last nine months

Max has been busy making a lot of updates to its app in the last year as part of its global expansion to more countries, but not every new feature is a welcome one.

Of the 120 new features that were added to the Max app in 2024, most are aimed at improving the content discovery journey to finding the best Max movies and best Max shows, but there have also been some less favorable ad-related updates.

These include ads that let you shop for products related to the content you're watching by clicking on a QR code, sponsored content recommendations, and commercials that target 'moments' (not to be confused with Netflix's 'moments' feature that makes sharing content on social easier).

It's an area that many of the best streaming services are increasingly doubling down on as they look for more ways to generate lost revenue from unsuccessful movies and shows. Indeed, Prime Video has also been adding a lot of the same ad features over the past year, making it slowly fill up with even more ads.

Aside from the ad onslaught, Warner Bros. Discovery has been making other changes to the Max app, including enhancements like an improved navigation design on the homepage to make your streaming life easier.

This update moved the navigation tools normally found at the top of a title to the left-side utility menu, making it much simpler to find these options (see the difference this made in the image below).

Global subscribers have also been treated to more ways to find content in the app, even while in the middle of streaming. This feature lets you browse similar titles while watching a movie or show by clicking a drop-down arrow to access the recommendation list.

Like Netflix, Max has also added similar functionality to recommend more movies and shows to watch after you've finished streaming a title. This means that after 25 seconds, if you haven't selected something else, a related genre title will automatically start playing.

Another Netflix feature that Max has added is that titles on the homepage will automatically begin playing the trailer with audio while browsing. I don't know about you, but I can't help but find this distracting while browsing for content and would rather that the audio be muted while the video plays. At least, this feature has only been rolled out to the US for now.

Other US-only features that have been added include the ability to watch five of HBO's linear channels through the app. These include HBO, HBO 2, HBO Signature, HBO Comedy, and HBO Zone.

And, of course, we can't forget the new multiview feature for 2025's NASCAR Cup Series that puts you in the driver's seat that was added to US subscribers' apps earlier this year. It's a great sports feature we're seeing being added to many streamers, such as the Apple TV app and YouTube.

These are just a small portion of the tech updates that Max's streaming app has added since September 2024, but they highlight a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that the service is doing as it looks to expand into more regions.

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The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is the most recent chair offering from Autonomous after years of making great chairs.

I have reviewed many of them, including the ErgoChair Pro, ErgoChair Mesh, several desks, and other items from Autonomous. They are known for high-quality gear, rivaling that of Herman Miller and other notoriously fabulous companies. These chairs are created with quality materials, and there is some evident care of quality and performance when designing and building these chairs.

The ErgoChair Ultra 2 is designed for professionals, gamers, remote workers, and everywhere. It's a chair that can seamlessly traverse all the things you may take place at your workstation, just like you do, all while looking great and feeling comfortable. How does it compare to the best office chairs we've reviewed? I took it for a test run to find out.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Price and Availability

The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is available on the Autonomous website for $599 - discounted to $499 at time of review - and includes a 5-year warranty. You can check it out by clicking here.

The company offers offer the chair in two variants, one with the headrest and one without. They also offer the chair in two colorways, black and grey.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Unboxing & first impressions

When the chair was delivered, I ran upstairs to find a massive box on my front porch. Upon unboxing the chair, I realized this was partly because Autonomous sends the chair with the armrests already attached.

While this made the box a bit bigger, it also made the building experience much faster overall. All I needed to do was screw in four bolts and four screws, which took a matter of minutes.

Right away, the striking white exoskeleton caught my attention. It's sharp, distinct-looking, and beautiful while staying professional-looking.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Design & build quality Specs

• Materials: Exoskeleton frame, mesh back, high-density foam seat.
• Weight Capacity: Up to 320 lbs.
• Seat Depth: Great thigh support for extended sitting.
• Base: Metal for extra durability.
• Adjustments:
• Seat height & depth.
• Tension adjustment for recline control.
• Armrest height, depth, and angle.
• Headrest: Optional (I skipped it because it looks cooler without it).

The ErgoChair Ultra 2 is the flagship offering from Autonomous, which has three current chairs. It's got all the best features, the best design (if you ask me), and arguably the most comfortable.

I chose the grey colorway to get the brilliant matte white exoskeleton contrasting the black mesh back. This mesh back helps with breathability as well as comfort. Unlike leather or cloth, mesh enables you to stay calm even on warmer days, or if you run warm like I do, it helps with circulation and keeps you from overheating due to your chair.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: In use

Not only did the Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 not take long to build, but it also didn't take long to love it. I took two minutes to adjust it to my preferred settings, lengthening the thigh depth, setting the seat height, tightening the tension (my preferred), and changing the armrests to be the right height. Once I got this dialed in, I could complete a day without discomfort or desire to change chairs. The mesh back is super comfortable for my back, the seat is soft yet supportive, and the tension is perfect for when I want to lean back compared to when I don't want to, and I like that resistance.

It's been several weeks since I had this chair in my rotation, and I have not felt the need to change the tension or any other settings after that initial setup. During this time, I also loved seeing the exoskeleton design. I work with many chairs, and to the average person, they all look the same. The ErgoChair Ultra 2 has that striking and identifiable back, which helps it stand out - in a good way.

If you're working from home, having a good workspace can be a game changer for your work. I'm not saying you need to drop thousands on outfitting the dream home office, but having a nice chair that won't hurt your back, promote slouching, or make you want to get up in discomfort can be the difference between actually getting work done and wishing you could. Granted, a good chair doesn't automatically make your job more efficient, but I can say from experience that if I have a great chair, I want to spend time at my desk.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Final verdict

The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is a near-perfect chair for your home workspace, the office, or anywhere between. It offers fantastic, all-day comfort while looking great and blending in various workspaces. Yes, the design is a bit more modern than other ergonomic chairs, but if you want one that looks the part and blends in, you can choose the black colorway, which has everything all-black.

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• AMD targets Nvidia’s Blackwell with upcoming Instinct MI355X accelerator
• Oracle plans massive 30,000-unit MI355X cluster for high-performance AI workloads
• That’s in addition to Stargate, Oracle’s 64,000-GPU Nvidia GB200 cluster

While AI darling Nvidia continues to dominate the AI accelerator market, with a share of over 90%, its closest rival, AMD, is hoping to challenge the Blackwell lineup with its new Instinct MI355X series of GPUs.

The MI355X, now expected to arrive by mid-2025, is manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm node and built on AMD's new CDNA 4 architecture. It will feature 288GB of HBM3E memory, bandwidth of up to 8TB/sec, and support for FP6 and FP4 low-precision computing, positioning it as a strong rival to Nvidia’s Blackwell B100 and B200.

In 2024, we reported on a number of big wins for AMD, which included shipping thousands of its MI300X AI accelerators to Vultr, a leading privately-held cloud computing platform, and to Oracle. Now, the latter has announced plans to build a cluster of 30,000 MI355X AI accelerators.

Stargate

This latest news was revealed during Oracle’s recent Q2 2025 earnings call, where Larry Ellison, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, told investors, “In Q3, we signed a multi-billion dollar contract with AMD to build a cluster of 30,000 of their latest MI355X GPUs.”

Although he didn’t go into further detail beyond that, Ellison did talk about Project Stargate, saying, “We are in the process of building a gigantic 64,000 GPU liquid-cooled Nvidia GB200 cluster for AI training.”

He later added, “Stargate looks to be the biggest AI training project out there, and we expect that will allow us to grow our RPO even higher in the coming quarters. And we do expect our first large Stargate contract fairly soon.”

When questioned further about Stargate by a Deutsche Bank analyst, Ellison gave a reply that could just as easily apply to the cluster of MI355X AI accelerators Oracle is planning to build.

"The capability we have is to build these huge AI clusters with technology that actually runs faster and more economically than our competitors. So it really is a technology advantage we have over them. If you run faster and you pay by the hour, you cost less. So that technology advantage translates to an economic advantage which allows us to win a lot of these huge deals,” he said.

Ellison also touched on Oracle’s data center strategy, saying, “So, we can start our data centers smaller than our competitors and then we grow based on demand. Building these data centers is expensive, and they’re really expensive if they’re not full or at least half full. So we tend to start small and then add capacity as demand arises.”

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