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  • YouTube audio and bandwidth usage with screen off

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    Me: I have YouTube playing audio on my phone. How much bandwidth is it using? Is it using bandwidth for video? The screen of the phone is off.Gemini: Here’s what we know about YouTube audio and bandwidth usage:When the screen is off: Read more

  • The Sega Genesis, the SNES, and Sonic

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    Me: How does the Sega Genesis compare to the SNES? I have a strong understanding of the capabilities of the SNES, but know less about the Genesis.Bard: The Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo were the two major 16-bit consoles of the early 1990s, and they both have their own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a comparison… Read more

  • Limits of Playable Connection for Fighting Games

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    Me: What’s the theoretical limit of how far away two people can be for them to play a fighting game and for the game to feel playable, maybe three small stutters at most during a three minute match? Bard: Unfortunately, there’s no single, definitive answer to this question because many factors contribute to the “playability”… Read more

  • Polygon Pioneers in Video Games

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    Me: What were the first video games to use polygon models?Bard: Pinpointing the absolute first video games to use polygon models is a bit tricky, as the transition from simpler graphics to 3D polygons happened gradually and involved experimentation. However, here are some contenders for the title of “first polygon games” in different categories:Early 3D… Read more