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Coi Leray’s Rolling Loud Crowd Leaves Her Hanging During Performance

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Coi Leray had to deal with an age-old adage of show biz — and that would be, sometimes you gotta deal with a tough crowd … and, boy, did she deal at Rolling Loud.

The female rapper — who’s relatively new(ish) to the scene but definitely an up-and-comer — took the stage Sunday for the multi-day music fest in Miami, and let’s just say, her many spectators were … well, less than enthusiastic as she started getting into her set.

As soon as Coi started rapping … there were a lot of people toward the front of the stage who were just standing around and looking on — this while CL did her thing with gusto.

The deer-in-the-headlight stares apparently went on for quite some time … and the performance started trending, with jokes flying at Coi’s expense. Some people were making cracks about her, but the sleepy audience was also getting grilled … rightly so, frankly.

Who knows why the people weren’t as hyped as they perhaps could’ve been. Again, Coi isn’t as recognizable of a name just yet — but still … you’d think if that many people came to and/or stuck around for her performance, they’d at least show some love/basic signs of life.

No matter, though … because Coi, professional as she is, powered through the performance — and eventually found a way to jumpstart the RL zombies who were watching. She ended up jumping down to their level, and at that point, got some reactions and cheers.

In other words, she stuck to her guns and stayed the course … regardless of what was going on — or not, rather — around her, making sure to put on a good show for concert-goers.

Sounds like word of the memes and whatnot eventually made its way to Coi, because she seemed to have responded to the fact she’d gone viral over this. There, too, she showed grace … and took the high road, showing off her thick skin and sense of humor.

Coi said she appreciates all the love she gets, and that the love actually outweighs any hate. She also added this … “It’s about over 100 artists who performed on that lineup and all people wanna do is eat up my cack. Lol. Gotta love this shit fr I got good problems 😂🖤🤙🏼.”

That’s the spirit — keep on keeping on! Also, here’s another showbiz saying … any publicity is good publicity. That seems to apply here.



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Giant projection structure collapses at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of Rolling Loud music festival

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A giant video wall has collapsed at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of this weekend’s Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens.

It is unclear whether any injuries occurred due to the collapse of the structure.

The video structure collapsed over what appears to be a stage.

At around 6 p.m., festival organizers were seen covering the structure in a giant black tarp. Around the same time, Rolling Loud released the following statement on Twitter:

“In case you see it on the news, a screen fell down at one of our stages. Nobody was hurt and it will be fixed before doors open tomorrow. The show goes on!”

It is important to note no emergency or medical personnel have been seen in the immediate area, which may be a sign that no injuries occurred.

The hip-hop music festival is back for the first time in two years. The music festival will span three days, with acts including A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Post Malone.

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Samsung April 2021 update rolling out now to these devices

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Samsung was once among the worst in the Android world when it came to updates big and small, but in 2021 they’re arguably better than Pixel. Now, Samsung is rolling out the April 2021 security update to its huge lineup of smartphones including Galaxy S21, S20, A52, and more.

The April security patch, technically, hasn’t been fully released when Samsung started its rollout. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on April 5.

Samsung April 2021 security update — what’s new

That same April 5 date is when the changes and security improvements made in the patch are officially detailed. So that presents a lack of information when it comes to Samsung rolling out the April 2021 security update to its lineup starting in late March, at least from a technical standpoint on the security changes.

Often, though, Samsung will also bring minor UI tweaks to its monthly security updates, and the April 2021 patch is no different. As captured by the folks at SamMobile, one of the notable changes is an expansion of Portrait Mode. The feature was previously limited to the telephoto and ultrawide cameras only on some devices, but the April patch seems to extend functionality to the main camera.

Devices with Samsung’s April 2021 security update

Which devices are set to get the April 2021 update from Samsung? The list of devices getting monthly updates right now is quite hefty, and as of April 1, several models have already been updated. You can see devices that have been updated so far in the list below.

The list below is being updated as new rollouts begin or expand to new regions and carriers. New additions will be marked in bold.

Galaxy S Series

Samsung’s true flagship series is usually among the first to see monthly updates, and this month the rollout started on March 29 with the current flagship family, the Galaxy S21 series. The download on S21 devices weighs in at over 1GB and started in India, but has since expanded on a mostly global scale. The update has expanded to the S20 FE and S10 series, and on April 1 it showed up on the Galaxy S9+ in Germany. On April 2nd, the Galaxy S10 Lite joined the fray and the update was also spotted on the Galaxy S20 Ultra on T-Mobile.

The full list of Galaxy S devices with the April update include:

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Galaxy A Series

The mid-range Galaxy A series is perhaps among the best-updated affordable smartphone lineup, and the latest release, Galaxy A52, is already getting its April update. The A52 saw its rollout start on March 30.

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Galaxy Foldables

Samsung’s super-premium foldable smartphones are sometimes slow to get major updates, but they’re right on track with monthly security patches. The April patch hit Galaxy Z Fold 2 on March 29 and has since expanded. The update is also available on the original Galaxy Fold as of March 31.

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Galaxy Note Series

As the Note stares down the barrel of death, support isn’t really waning. On March 29 the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ saw rollouts begin for the April patch and on April 1st, the update started rolling out Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in select regions including on US carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

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Galaxy Tab Series

Samsung rolled out the April security patch to the Galaxy Tab S6 on March 31.

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Apple’s repair store verification program is rolling out worldwide

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When Apple announced its Independent Repair Provider Program for the US in 2019, the company said it had plans to expand to other countries, today it announced the certification setup will grow even more. A previous expansion reached Canada and Europe, and adding 200 more countries should cover “nearly all” of the places where Apple does business, giving “repair providers of all sizes access to genuine Apple parts, tools, repair manuals, and diagnostics to offer safe and reliable repairs for Apple products.”

Apple promotes the program as a way for third-party shops to have the same resources as its Authorized Service Providers, and complete common out of warranty repairs on iPhones and other devices. The program is free to join, but does require that shops guarantee an Apple-certified tech will do any repairs. For shops that are part of the program, the certification exam is free and can be taken online.

Customers can check if a shop is part of the program by visiting Apple’s list here, while providers interested in joining should check here. Applications will open up this week in the following countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.

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Sony’s new 4K TVs with ‘cognitive’ CPUs are rolling out, VRR will follow later

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Just a couple of months ago Sony announced its new line of Bravia XR TVs for 2021, including both OLED and LCD models. Several high-end models will include a Cognitive Processor XR that tries to mimic the way your brain processes images by surveying each frame of video and picking out the most important zones to optimize.

Now the new TVs are starting to ship, including its 65-inch Bravia XR Master Series A90J OLED with the new chip inside. The incredible black levels of OLED and advanced AI processing won’t come cheap though, as the sticker price starts at $3,999 (Amazon, Best Buy), although the 55-inch model is quite a bit cheaper at $2,998 (Best Buy, Amazon). Of course, for that price you could get last year’s 65-inch OLED (Amazon, Best Buy) albeit without the souped-up processor and other improvements.

If you don’t feel like going with OLED, there are cheaper LCD models available in the X80J line with Sony’s standard (but always well-regarded) image processing, 4K, Android TV and even the extra high-quality Bravia Core streaming service. The 55-inch version costs $950 (Amazon, Best Buy) while the 65-inch is available for $1,149 (Best Buy).

One thing to be aware of on the new TVs is that they do include HDMI 2.1 features, but just like on the 2020 models, gamers will have to wait for my favorite one: VRR. Variable refresh rate is available via Xbox consoles and PC graphics cards, but not the PS5 at this time, and it keeps the display synced with the system’s output to eliminate tearing and judder. When it works properly, it’s incredible, and Sony said it will come to these TVs in a future software update but hasn’t put a time frame on that.

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Google Fit camera hear rate tracking rolling out to Pixel

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Back in February, Google announced that Fit for Android can measure heart and respiratory rate using just your phone. These new Google Fit camera tracking capabilities will start rolling out to Pixel phones on Monday.

While these measurements are “not intended for medical purposes,” Google says Fit’s camera-based approach provides a convenient way to “track and improve day-to-day wellness” using the equipment you already have. 

Heart rate measurements are done by holding your finger over the rear camera lens and applying light pressure for approximately 30 seconds. To increase accuracy in dark environments, flash can be enabled. Google Fit is approximating blood flow by tracking “subtle changes in the color of your fingers,” with the algorithms taking account for lighting, skin tone, age, and other factors. 

Your heart rate gives you a snapshot of what’s going on with your heart. Your heart beats faster when you’re active, but can also be elevated due to certain foods and drinks or if you’re feeling stressed or excited. You’ll notice a lower heart rate when you’re still and relaxed. 

With increased physical activity, the heart also becomes more efficient at pumping blood over time. Monitoring your heart rate at rest can help indicate changes in your fitness level.

Meanwhile, measuring respiratory rate — the number of breaths you take per minute — starts by leaning your phone against a stable surface so the front-facing camera clearly sees your upper body and head, hats/masks have to be removed. Google Fit is using computer vision to look for small changes on your chest.

Respiratory rate is another important marker of your wellbeing. Generally, it is a stable metric but keeping track of your trend can help you spot any changes. For example, you may notice short-term changes in respiratory rate if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or unwell.

The processing required to calculate these two metrics happens in real-time and is done entirely on-device. As such, video streams are not saved to your phone or uploaded to Google’s cloud. After every measurement, you’re asked if you want the result stored in Google Fit for long-term graphing.

On Monday, these Google Fit camera measurements will begin rolling out to Pixel phones around the world, and more Android devices will pick up support in the future. Be sure to have the latest version of the app installed from the Play Store.

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Biden limits drone strikes outside war zones, rolling back Trump policy

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The Biden administration has ordered temporary limits on drone strikes outside war zones, rolling back a Trump-era policy, as President Biden reviews “legal and policy frameworks governing these matters,” the National Security Council told Fox News.

National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne, in a statement to Fox News, said that at the beginning of the Biden administration the president “established new interim guidance concerning the United States’ use of military force and related national security operations.”

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“The purpose of the interim guidance is to ensure the President has full visibility on proposed significant actions into these areas while the National Security Council staff lead a thorough interagency review of the extant authorizations and delegations of Presidential authority with respect to these matters,” Horne said.

Horne told Fox News that Biden’s review “is now underway and will include an examination of the legal and policy frameworks governing these matters.”

“This review includes an examination of previous approaches in the context of evolving counterterrorism threats in order to refine our approach going forward. In addition, the review will seek to ensure appropriate transparency measures,” Horne said.

Horne noted that it “would be premature to anticipate specific recommendations that will result from this NSC-led interagency process.”

“We are committed to consulting with Congress in a bipartisan way on these issues,” she said.

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The New York Times first reported that the administration imposed temporary limits on drone strikes targeting terrorists outside of war zones in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq.

The Washington Post reported that the restriction was imposed on Jan. 20, Biden’s inauguration day, by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Under the guidelines, the Post reported that the military and CIA must first see White House approval before attempting missions against suspects in places where the U.S. military has a limited number of troops.

During the Trump administration, the military did not need that approval but needed the OK from the U.S. ambassador with oversight of the country in question.

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OG&E Prepares Customers Ahead Of Potential Rolling Outages

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As cold weather rips across the state energy companies are struggling to keep up with the demand for natural gas.

OG&E is still asking its customers to conserve energy to avoid rolling outages.

“The thing that is driving this is the unprecedented winter weather that is going on across the entire country,” David Kimmel with OG&E said.

If the system overloads again, residents can expect planned power outages every 24-hours. Each outage lasting no more than one hour.

“As we move forward with these planned outages, we will try to notify customers as best we can that something will be happening although we are not sure that we will be able to tell them exactly when and what time they may occur,” Kimmel said.

If this happens, it will be difficult to plan what parts of Oklahoma will be hit and when.

“Our capacity is approximately 6,000 megawatts and we need to shed about 75 megawatts so about 1% of our load,” Kimmel said.  “That will amount to a different set of households depending on where it is across our service territory and it also depends on whether it’s businesses or residential, it won’t necessarily be all residential.”

OG&E is hoping that by Wednesday the threat for rolling outages will be over, in the meantime, residents should prepare.

“Don’t turn on appliances unless you absolutely have to. All of that will make a huge difference. The more we can conserve and the more we can get some of that generation back online the quicker this will pass, and we can get back to normal,” Kimmel said. 

OG&E has identified businesses that use more power than your regular household and is working with them to cut down on usage.

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LG slowly starts rolling out its 2021 OLED and LCD 4K TVs

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Last month LG officially took the wraps off of its 2021 TV lineup during the virtual CES 2021 event, and now the company is announcing the beginning of their global rollout. That includes its new high-end LCD line of QNED 4K and 8K TVs that combine quantum dot tech with Mini LED backlighting, and an interesting set of OLED options for the new year.

At the high-end of its OLED TVs, the G1 series includes OLED evo panel technology that should have better brightness and whites than we’ve seen before, while its mainstream C1 line includes options that range from 48- to 83-inches in size. For many people though, the more interesting items are at the low-end, where B1 and A1 options could make OLED TVs available starting at lower prices than ever.

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We still don’t have all the details about these cheaper sets, but every TV in its 2021 lineup including the A1 includes eARC and ALLM features, even if they don’t have HDMI 2.1. We also have a picture of the A1 that we didn’t get before (shown above), so if you’re planning to buy one, make sure you have room for the wide spacing on its stand.

The first 2021 LG OLED and LCD TVs are rolling out this quarter, although where and when is still unannouned. The question of how much any of them will cost is still unanswered for US buyers, although LG has announced pricing on some models in Germany.

FlatpanelsHD points out that C1 and G1 models are set to roll out in April, with the A1 lineup shipping later. Pricing in Europe for a 55-inch C1 and G1 is set at €2000 and €2400, respectively. Those convert to $2,420 and $2,914, however US pricing will certainly be lower. What may be more notable is that the prices are €200 and €100 higher than where similar 2020 models started, although we will have to wait for an official MSRP to know what carries over when these models arrive in the US.

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Texas grid continues to be pushed to limit by extreme cold that could lead to rolling outages: ERCOT

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One day after record-breaking energy use across the state of Texas, managers of the state’s power grid placed the system into an emergency alert stage.

Early Monday morning, ERCOT declared an “energy emergency alert one” also called an EEA 1, as the first of three alert phases. In this phase, the state looks to get electricity from other grids. The second stage shuts down large industrial users who’ve agreed to cut power in an emergency. The third phase is rotating outages.

Electricity use Sunday night shattered a previous record set in 2018 as exteme cold weather and frozen precipitation blanketed the entire state, crippled transportation and put most of the state below freezing.

The last time the state had to implement rolling outages was in 2011 when another major storm brought cold, ice and snow as far south as the Rio Grande Valley.

The 2021 storm is poised to bring even colder temperatures to the Lone Star State for a longer period of time.

The CEO of Texas’ Electric Reliability Council of Texas, better known as ERCOT, announced Sunday that the supply of natural gas to power plants was limited, and half of the system’s wind turbines had frozen, keeping at least 12k megawatts offline. ERCOT has a grid condition alert system that is now in ‘conservation alert’ status as consumption spikes across the state.

Outages typically last anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. The rolling blackouts could repeat, all the way through Tuesday morning according to ERCOT officials.

Rolling blackouts are expected across the entire state. Experts say they are necessary to avoid turning off power to places like hospitals, police stations, fire stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities.

ERCOT in 2011 had to cut power to at least a million Texas homes during a record-breaking cold snap that year.

The similarities to the two situations are hard to miss: Both systems brought significantly colder temperatures, left roads unpassable with ice and snow, and led to some power facilities going offline due to the cold, leaving the state without enough power. In 2011, the state imported power from Mexico, according to ABC13 reporting at the time.

ERCOT officials said that lowering heaters to 68 degrees, closing shades to help keep heat in, and turning off non-essential appliances and lights can help conserve energy during the cold.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday warned that all of Texas faces an unprecedented winter storm and issued a state disaster declaration. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Texas and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts

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