The Impossible $2,800 ALL-SCREEN Phone
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The video kicks off with a lighthearted nod to sci fi before switching to a roundup of the latest tech news, beginning with Microsoft’s ongoing Project xCloud game streaming trials. It explains that public trials are opening next month, with invites limited to a small group, and highlights that Gear of War 5 and Halo 5 will be playable for those selected. The segment then delves into Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Alpha, a phone with an almost fully wraparound display, noting the design’s audacious approach to bezels and the unusual back display strip housing the camera array. The presenter discusses hardware considerations such as 5G support and Samsung’s camera sensor capable of 108 megapixels, while also noting the limited production run and the steep $2,800 expected price in China. The narrative then shifts to practical concerns about data usage, comparing in-car data caps with Tesla to traditional ISP or mobile data limits, and explains how built‑in streaming apps like YouTube and Netflix will work once enabled. A sponsorship segment for Privacy.com follows, describing virtual cards that shield card numbers, how they are used to prevent data breaches, and the security features such as military-grade encryption and PCI DSS compliance, paired with a quick sign-up incentive.
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Questions answered
- What is Project xCloud and when can the public try it?
- Project xCloud is Microsoft's game streaming service, and the company is accepting applications for public trials that will begin next month, with invites limited to a small number of participants.
- What is notable about the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha design?
- The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha features a display that nearly wraps around most of the phone's body, with only a small back strip for the camera module, making it one of the most ambitious bezel-less designs to date.