Amanda Holden has shed light on why her Britain’s Got Talent co-star Simon Cowell has been spotted wearing red-lensed glasses during auditions.
The star revealed on her Heart radio show that they are linked to Simon‘s struggle with migraines.
Simon has been seen wearing red-lensed glasses (Credit: SplashNews)
Amanda Holden shares Simon Cowell’s ‘suffering’
Speaking on Heart Breakfast alongside Jason King and Ashley Roberts, Amanda confirmed that Simon’s eyewear choice isn’t just a fashion statement.
“He does suffer from migraines, and the lights are very bright,” she explained of filming BGT.
He does suffer from migraines.
“But I also think they’re quite flattering on him, so I would imagine it’s a heady mix of all of those things. But he does get bad headaches, bless him.”
The conversation was sparked after Ashley noted Simon’s distinctive glasses. She asked Amanda if they were related to a health condition. Amanda reassured listeners that while the glasses help reduce glare, they are also a fashion choice.
“Do you know what it reminds me of?” Jason chimed in. “What was that innovations catalogue, and you used to have those driving glasses to stop the glare, it’s like that.
“It’s more preventative because of the amount of lighting that’s on me and him to keep us looking young,” Amanda giggled.
Ashley wrapped up by praising Simon’s look, saying: “He looks good – we like it!”
Amanda opened up about Simon’s choice of eyewear (Credit: SplashNews)
Simon’s photophobia
The BGT boss previously revealed that he suffers with photophobia, or acute light sensitivity, which can bring on migraines.
He has said: “The red glasses are because I have lights in my eyes all day long and it’s like a laser and I get migraines and that’s like a filter. They actually do work.”
Simon also addressed missing some of the BGT auditions last year due to his migraines.
Back in February, he posted: “For anyone concerned, I missed two auditions at the end of one day, two weeks ago, because I do get migraines after long days in the filming lights. Next week we are filming BGT in Manchester – I look forward to seeing you then. PS. This is why I wear these glasses!”
The 2025 BGT auditions were put on hold following One Direction singer Liam Payne’s sudden death. They restarted this week, with the gang currently auditioning in Blackpool.
Read more: Amanda Holden’s daughter Lexi debuts ‘new boyfriend’ in New Year snaps
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This GFN Thursday recaps the latest cloud announcements from the CES trade show, including GeForce RTX gaming expansion across popular devices such as Steam Deck, Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico mixed-reality devices.
Gamers in India will also be able to access their PC gaming library at GeForce RTX 4080 quallity with an Ultimate membership for the first time in the region. This follows expansion in Chile and Columbia with GeForce NOW Alliance partner Digevo.
More AAA gaming is on the way, with highly anticipated titles DOOM: The Dark Ages and Avowed joining GeForce NOW’s extensive library of over 2,100 supported titles when they launch on PC later this year.
Plus, no GFN Thursday is complete without new games. Get ready for six new titles joining the cloud this week.
Head in the Clouds
CES 2025 is coming to a close, but GeForce NOW members still have lots to look forward to.
Members will be able to play over 2,100 titles from the GeForce NOW cloud library at GeForce RTX quality on Valve’s popular Steam Deck device with the launch of a native GeForce NOW app, coming later this year. Steam Deck gamers can gain access to all the same benefits as GeForce RTX 4080 GPU owners with a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, including NVIDIA DLSS 3 technology for the highest frame rates and NVIDIA Reflex for ultra-low latency.
GeForce NOW delivers a stunning streaming experience, no matter how Steam Deck users choose to play, whether in handheld mode for high dynamic range (HDR)-quality graphics, connected to a monitor for up to 1440p 120 frames per second HDR, or hooked up to a TV for big-screen streaming at up to 4K 60 fps.
GeForce NOW members can take advantage of RTX ON with the Steam Deck for photorealistic gameplay on supported titles, as well as HDR10 and SDR10 when connected to a compatible display for richer, more accurate color gradients.
Get your head in the clouds.
Get immersed in a new dimension of big-screen gaming. In collaboration with Apple, Meta and ByteDance, NVIDIA is expanding GeForce NOW cloud gaming to Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico virtual- and mixed-reality devices — with all the bells and whistles of NVIDIA technologies, including ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS.
Have a hell of a time in the cloud.
In addition, NVIDIA will launch the first GeForce RTX-powered data center in India this year, making gaming more accessible around the world. This follows the recent launch of GeForce NOW in Colombia and Chile — operated by GeForce NOW Alliance partner Digevo — as well as Thailand coming soon — to be operated by GeForce NOW Alliance partner Brothers Picture.
Game On
AAA content from celebrated publishers is coming to the cloud. Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment, known for iconic titles such as Fallout: New Vegas, will join GeForce NOW. The cloud gaming platform will also bring DOOM: The Dark Ages from id Software — the legendary studio behind the DOOM franchise. These titles will be available at launch on PC this year.
Get ready to jump into the Living Lands.
Avowed, a first-person fantasy role-playing game, will join the cloud when it launches on PC on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Take on the role of an Aedyr Empire envoy tasked with investigating a mysterious plague. Freely combine weapons and magic — harness dual-wield wands, pair a sword with a pistol or opt for a more traditional sword-and-shield approach. In-game companions — which join the players’ parties — have unique abilities and storylines that can be influenced by gamers’ choices.
Have a hell of a time in the cloud.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the single-player, action first-person shooter prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Play as the DOOM Slayer, the legendary demon-killing warrior fighting endlessly against Hell. Experience the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage in 2025.
Shiny New Games
Look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:
Marvel Rivals comes to the cloud.
Road 96 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Jan. 7)
Builders of Egypt (New release on Steam, Jan. 8)
DREDGE (Epic Games Store)
Drova – Forsaken Kin (Steam)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store) Marvel Rivals (Steam, coming to the cloud after the launch of Season 1)
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to hover at $93,700, marking yet another steep loss. The decline occurs even though Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are attracting a lot of investor interest. Tuesday saw the amount of $52 million in flows into these ETFs, increasing the weekly total reaching $1.04 billion. The gap between corporate consumer interest in Bitcoin-related products and general market sentiment is highlighted by this contrast.
Source: CoinGecko
Altcoin Market Resilience: Exchange Tokens and XRP Lead
In the midst of a larger market sell-off, altcoin markets performed inconsistently. Because of the increasing activity on the Bitget and Binance platforms, exchange tokens like as Bitget Token (BGB) and Binance Coin (BNB) showed strength. Ripple’s recent alliance with Chainlink helped keep XRP stable at $2.3. The goal of this partnership is to improve cross-border payment solutions and DeFi adoption by integrating decentralized oracles.
Ripple (XRP)
XRP showed tenacity by holding onto support at $2.3 in the face of selling pressure. Ripple’s potential in DeFi and international payments has been highlighted by its relationship with Chainlink. The $2.5 resistance is still a crucial barrier for bullish momentum, though.
Source: CoinGecko
Litecoin (LTC)
Litecoin struggled, dropping 8% to $100 after failing to sustain gains near $115 earlier in the week. Weak on-chain activity contributed to the downturn, although the long-term halving narrative continues to support investor optimism. Maintaining $100 support is crucial to prevent further declines toward $85.
Avalanche (AVAX)
AVAX saw a 7% drop to $37 following a failed breakout attempt above $40. The token remains vulnerable as broader market corrections weigh on altcoin performance.
Chart of the Day: Memecoins Face Heavy Losses
Memecoins endured significant losses as traders moved to reduce risk amid market uncertainty. The sector’s market capitalization dropped 14.7%, shedding $16 billion to settle at $110 billion. High-profile tokens like Bonk (BONK) and ai16z led the declines, with losses of 9.2% and 12%, respectively. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE) also saw declines, falling 4.6% and 5.8%. Notwithstanding their prior stability, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) fell 10.3%. As concerns about tighter monetary policy grow, traders are moving away from high-risk assets, which is reflected in the sell-off.
Source: CoinGecko
Bitfinex Relocates Derivatives Operations to El Salvador
Bitfinex Derivatives announced its relocation to El Salvador, leveraging the country’s favorable crypto regulations. After acquiring a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license, Bitfinex was able to broaden its product offerings in an area where Bitcoin is recognized as legal cash. Updated terms of service under the recently formed Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V. will be required of users accessing Bitfinex derivatives services. This change demonstrates how El Salvador is becoming a center for innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
The Financial Services Commission of South Korea (FSC) intends to withdraw its prohibition on institutional cryptocurrency trading. This policy shift will enable local institutions to access crypto markets, beginning with non-profit organizations. The FSC is also working with the Digital Asset Committee to develop clear regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, token listings, and crypto exchanges.President Yoon Suk-yeol’s goal to develop a strong cryptocurrency industry and establish South Korea as a pioneer in the development of digital assets is in line with these reforms.
According to Fidelity Digital Assets, nation-states, central banks, and sovereign wealth funds building up Bitcoin reserves will be the main drivers of the cryptocurrency’s explosive growth by 2025. According to the company’s “2025 Look Ahead” report, Bhutan and El Salvador are two instances of successful Bitcoin integration. Fidelity also hinted at the possibility of countries secretly stockpiling Bitcoin to capitalize on its long-term value. In addition to nation-state adoption, the report predicts significant growth in structured digital asset products and tokenization.
While Bitcoin and several altcoins faced bearish pressure, the market saw pockets of strength in exchange tokens and assets linked to innovative collaborations. Nation-state acceptance and institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggest long-term hope. Nonetheless, macroeconomic considerations continue to have an impact on the larger market, underscoring the necessity of careful trading tactics.
I came to Sokomonster on the back of another from Afil Games, that of SokoCrab. That latter game is a straight up Sokoban styled puzzler; an easy playthrough that rarely ever provides a test of gaming skills or puzzle nous. Sokomonster on the other hand whips things up in more of a block sliding stylee as opposed to pushing. And it’s a LOT trickier as a result. It’s not as good either.
Monster that car kicking
In Sokomonster you play as a monster intent on wrecking havoc through a city. The keyart alone implies that this could well be seen as an alternative to something like Rampage from back in the day; a huge lizard pounding through town, grabbing cars, chucking them like confetti. In truth, it’s nothing of the sort and this single screen puzzler works very much like the plethora of other cheap and cheerful sliding puzzlers that the world has been overrun with.
City Smashing Strategy: Mastering the Art of Car-Fu
The premise is simple – destroy the town that you find yourself frequenting, in this case by pushing stranded vehicles through a road system, smashing them into various sized buildings, flattening them in the process. Clear a stage of cars and buildings, and you’ll find yourself heading to a new location, tasked with repeating similar actions. As you would expect, those puzzles ramp up in difficulty too, and after just a few stages that welcome the player to the mechanics and ideas, Sokomonster fast turns into a bit of a brain melter. We have no qualms in admitting that roughly halfway through the 30 levels, a Youtube walkthrough was required to set us back on the right track. Our controllers and house walls thanked us for it.
Walking into cars sends them shifting in a straight line, skidding along the streets until they come to a stop. From there, kicking them from another direction continues to send them north, south, east or west – at least that is until they come into contact with a building, at which point each explodes into smithereens. To complete Sokomonster, you’ll need to attempt to understand how each stage is set, moving cars from one place to another, banging into each other to open up new pathways and routes, occasionally using stuck-in-the-mud craters to aid. Only once you understand the intricacies, will you find success in your city domination plans.
Rarely deviates
Rarely does Sokomonster deviate from that idea. Yes, larger buildings need toppling, with two and three story structures requiring two and three vehicles to go crashing into them. And later down the line, as you traverse the Big City and Military Base, pockets of fire start to emerge, leaving you to forgo the need to take down buildings and instead just push cars through the flames. For us, it feels like a weird development decision to just go chucking that fire in willy-nilly, especially when Sokomonster ends on standard footings. But hey, it is what it is and we guess it breaks up the norm a little. And if things start to go a little awry as you whack those cars, whether by mistake or with best intentions, it’s nice that both full level restarts and undoing of recent moves is just a button press away.
Short and Sweet: Conquering Sokomonster in 90 Minutes
With some fairly retro visuals allowing portrayal of your destructive monster, a few varieties of cars and different coloured buildings, it’s safe to say that we won’t be remembering Sokomonster for its visual prowess come the end of the year. In fact, we probably won’t remember Sokomonster for much after this week is out, safe in the knowledge that full completion can be ticked off in 90 minutes or so; depending on how well you get to grips with the puzzling nature of things. We’d suspect that should you be a fan of Sokoban or ice-sliding puzzlers, you’ll mostly find yourself smashing through everything Sokomonster has with ease.
Get to the end of those 30 stages, and Afil Games have seen right to provide some additional replayability. Whether you take them up on the offer or not will be up for debate (we’d suspect you won’t), but if you do want to head back in to any of the levels again, to better your stage completion time or to shed a few moves/actions from a PB, then you can do so. A rather crude level hub area at least allows for it. We really don’t see the need to play through any of the stages in Sokomonster again once complete, though.
Is that a crater…?
A Challenging but Forgettable Puzzler
We can’t walk away from Sokomonster and pretend we enjoyed our time with it, but aside from building frustrations at the solving of each puzzle, it rarely does anything wrong. We just about prefer the pushing of SokoCrab over the sliding of this little monster, but your personal decision may vary. With a low asking price and promise of easy Gamerscore, we’re sure Sokomonster will appeal to a few.
Just be prepared to fire up that Youtube walkthrough video before any controller goes flying…
Sokomonster Links
Sokomonster: Unleash Your Inner Monster and Demolish the City in this Puzzle-Packed Rampage – https://www.thexboxhub.com/sokomonster-unleash-your-inner-monster-and-demolish-the-city-in-this-puzzle-packed-rampage/
Buy Sokomonster on Xbox – https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/sokomonster/9MW0X9GZ77RN
The release of DeepSeek V3 has sent shockwaves through the world of Large Language Models (LLMs), with both open-source and closed-source communities taking note. This model launched just before Christmas in 2024, has earned attention not only for its impressive performance but also for its affordability and open-source availability.
What’s New with DeepSeek V3?
DeepSeek V3 is the latest in a series of innovations from DeepSeek.ai, a company founded in 2023 by Phantom Quant, a firm specializing in quantitative asset management. The V3 model is built on the success of its predecessors, particularly DeepSeek V2, which stood out for its strong performance and cost-effective design. Now, with V3, the company has pushed the envelope further. Key highlights include:
671B MoE Parameters: The model is based on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, meaning it activates only a subset of its parameters for each task. This allows it to be more efficient while maintaining high performance.
37B Activated Parameters: While the total parameters are massive, only 37 billion are activated during tasks, allowing for optimized resource usage.
Trained on 14.8 Trillion Tokens: DeepSeek V3 has been trained on an enormous amount of high-quality data, making it highly versatile and capable of performing well across various domains.
What sets DeepSeek V3 apart is that it’s 100% open-source. This is a significant development for the open-source community, especially since the model’s performance is competitive with, if not superior to, the likes of GPT-4 and Claude Sonnet 3.5 in several benchmarks. Furthermore, it has been praised for outperforming GPT-4 in tasks related to code generation, a vital aspect for many developers and tech enthusiasts.
The Cost Advantage
While the technical specifications are impressive, what truly makes DeepSeek V3 stand out is its affordability. The company has made it clear that low costs are at the core of its mission, and DeepSeek V3 delivers on this promise in two key areas: training and inference.
DeepSeek V3 was trained with just 2048 GPUs and a budget of $5.5 million. To put this in perspective, Meta’s LLaMA 3 model, one of the leading competitors, was trained using 24,000 Nvidia H100 chips and a budget of $50 million. This means DeepSeek V3’s training costs are about one-tenth of its closest rivals, making it significantly cheaper to develop and deploy.
The cost efficiency continues when it comes to inference. According to the company, using DeepSeek V3 for 24 hours at 60 tokens per second would cost between $1.52 and $2.18 per day, depending on cache hits and misses. Even with these variables, DeepSeek V3 remains one of the most cost-effective models on the market. To give you an idea of how this compares to other models, using GPT-4 or Claude Sonnet 3.5 for similar tasks would cost more than ten times as much.
The low inference cost makes DeepSeek V3 especially attractive for developers and companies looking to deploy AI models without breaking the bank. The affordable API pricing further encourages widespread adoption, enabling anyone with a small budget to tap into the power of one of the best LLMs available today.
DeepSeek V3 and Its Impact on the Industry
DeepSeek V3 is more than just a high-performance model; it represents a shift in the balance of power in the LLM space. Open-source models have always been crucial for fostering innovation, and DeepSeek V3’s open-source nature allows anyone to access, modify, and deploy the model. This democratizes AI and ensures that even small companies or individual developers can take advantage of cutting-edge technology without the need for massive resources.
Moreover, the combination of high performance and low cost could significantly impact industries that rely on AI for tasks like content generation, data analysis, and customer service. Smaller companies and startups now have the opportunity to leverage top-tier AI technology at a fraction of the price of traditional solutions like GPT-4 or Claude Sonnet 3.5.
This focus on cost-effective models is likely to drive more competition in the LLM space. As more players enter the market with similar models, we could see further innovation and even lower costs, benefiting everyone from hobbyists to large enterprises.
What’s Next for DeepSeek and the LLM Community?
The release of DeepSeek V3 is a significant step forward, but it’s not the end of the journey. DeepSeek.ai has already proven its ability to iterate and improve quickly, and it’s likely that future versions will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI. Whether it’s expanding the MoE architecture, increasing training efficiency, or enhancing the model’s ability to perform complex tasks, the future looks bright for DeepSeek.
The low-cost, high-performance nature of DeepSeek V3 challenges other players in the field to rethink their approach. As companies like OpenAI and Meta continue to dominate the commercial LLM space, models like DeepSeek V3 provide a compelling alternative for those looking for performance without the hefty price tag. Whether this shift will lead to a more open, accessible LLM ecosystem or spark a new round of competition remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: DeepSeek V3 has made its mark, and the LLM landscape will never be the same again.
Conclusion
DeepSeek V3 offers a rare combination of high performance, low cost, and open-source availability, making it a landmark release in the world of LLMs. Its ability to outperform models like GPT-4 and Claude Sonnet 3.5, all while being a fraction of the cost, positions it as a game-changer in the field. As more developers, researchers, and businesses adopt DeepSeek V3, the impact on the AI industry will continue to grow, encouraging more innovation and making powerful AI tools more accessible than ever before.
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Bungie’s Destiny 2 has been struggling as of late to keep players engaged. Following The Final Shape, player counts have been plummeting with no sign of improvement.
Following the release of Revenant Act 3, the game’s latest content drop, fans have grown tired of Bungie’s storytelling as the long-running series continues to repeat the same familiar beats.
Fans hate Destiny 2’s repetitive story
After finishing the new Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 content, fans took to various social medias to complain about the update’s grind, new bugs and the overall story of the new content.
Spoilers Ahead
On the Destiny 2 subreddit, players expressed upset at Bungie’s writing for Revenant Act 3. Alongside Mithrax “having his entire multi-year character development ripped from him in a single mission”, players are tired of Bungie’s constant attempts to give characters a “redemption arc”.
Eramis, a treacherous villain that has been a constant cause of suffering in Destiny, has now been given their own redemption arc. Despite fans despising the character, the story has crowbarred in a forced redemption that fans have not sat well with.
“I would be okay with redemption arcs if they actually put in the work to earn it,” one fan explained after finishing the new content. “Eramis has not shown an ounce of introspection or changed behavior.”
“Not every character needs a f*****g redemption arc,” one particularly upset fan said. “Especially one so viscerally hated by almost the entire community… the story feels like it’s been ripped from a sh***y anime with 30-50 word long titles.”
Eramis’ “redemption” has been a particular sore point for long-returning fans of the game. While fans fought the beast in Beyond Light, they’ve also been waiting for a rematch to finally end them once and for all. Well, that’s not happening.
For more coverage on Bungie’s live service shooter, read about how Destiny 3 isn’t happening or that the studio is allegedly going to charge for Marathon on release.
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Sony has officially debuted its new extended reality (XR) headset, Xyn, designed to revolutionize 3D object creation for films, animation, and games. First introduced at CES last year, the Xyn (pronounced “zin”) was unveiled on January 7, 2025, showcasing cutting-edge features aimed at professionals in creative industries. With its sleek design and advanced functionality, Xyn is poised to be a game-changer in the realm of virtual and augmented reality.
The headset boasts 4K OLED displays, a video passthrough feature, and seamless integration with third-party design, modeling, and production software. Sony emphasized the device’s capability to “accurately capture the real world,” providing creators with the tools to bridge physical and virtual spaces effectively. A unique feature is the flip-up screen, allowing users to switch between VR and reality without removing the device, offering convenience during extended work sessions.
Complementing the hardware, Sony has introduced a companion app, Xyn Motion Studio, designed to streamline workflows and enhance the headset’s functionality. This integration ensures a smooth transition for creators using industry-standard software, making the Xyn a flexible addition to existing toolkits.
Despite the excitement surrounding its launch, Sony has yet to announce a release date or pricing details for Xyn. However, the timing of this debut is notable as it follows the recent withdrawal of Meta’s Quest Pro headset from the market. With the VR and XR space in flux, Sony’s commitment to innovation shines through, supported by its increasing investments, such as its expanded stake in Kadokawa Corporation, parent company of FromSoftware.
As noted by The Verge, the Xyn headset positions Sony as a leader in XR technology, catering to a professional audience hungry for precision and versatility in 3D content creation. While the market eagerly awaits further details, the Xyn represents Sony’s bold vision for the future of immersive technology.
Oklahoma’s Republican Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced the Bitcoin Freedom Act (SB325), a bill that would allow state employees and residents to use Bitcoin as a payment method for salaries and transactions. The legislation also enables vendors to accept Bitcoin payments.
“In a time when inflation is eroding the purchasing power of hard-working Oklahomans, Bitcoin provides a unique opportunity to protect earnings and investments,” said Deevers, announcing the bill on January 8.
He further emphasized, “As Bitcoin continues to rise and the value of the dollar continues to be printed away in Washington D.C., Oklahoma must act to protect our people.”
The proposed legislation ensures voluntary participation, respecting free-market principles and empowering employees, employers, and businesses to select their preferred payment methods.
Deevers highlighted that the legislation places Oklahoma in a leadership position nationally by embracing innovative financial technology. He added, “This act provides our citizens with more financial options and prepares the state for a rapidly evolving economic future.”
Meta’s Quest Pro, once hailed as a groundbreaking headset for VR professionals, is no longer available. Meta has officially retired the device, redirecting consumers to its newer Quest 3 headset for a “premium mixed reality experience.”
Launched in October 2022, Meta Quest Pro was designed for “super users” with advanced features like facial and eye tracking and lighter, higher-resolution optical lenses. The device initially retailed for $1,500, targeting businesses and professional users. Despite its impressive specifications, the Quest Pro failed to resonate with its intended audience. The high price tag and limited adoption among professionals contributed to its decline.
In September, Meta announced its decision to phase out the Quest Pro alongside the Quest 2 and the 128GB version of Quest 3. By January, the official Quest Pro webpage confirmed the product’s discontinuation. As reported by RoadtoVR, Meta now invites consumers to explore the Quest 3 series, which aims to balance premium features with accessibility.
The Quest Pro’s discontinuation comes amid broader challenges in Meta’s Reality Labs division, responsible for AR/VR technology. Meta’s third-quarter earnings revealed a staggering $4.4 billion loss in this segment, marking its third consecutive quarterly loss in 2024. With total reported losses exceeding $12 billion for the year, Meta’s AR/VR ambitions face increasing scrutiny.
Despite setbacks, Meta remains committed to the AR/VR space, focusing on the Quest 3 and Quest 3S, which launched in October 2024. These devices aim to capture the broader consumer market by delivering enhanced experiences at a more affordable price point.
The Quest Pro’s withdrawal underscores the difficulties of carving out a niche in the professional VR market. As the industry evolves, companies like Meta must strike a delicate balance between innovation, affordability, and consumer demand to remain competitive.
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Gate.io has released an overview of its Futures trading tools, designed to expand users’ trading options while enhancing operational efficiency and strategy flexibility through technological advancements.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io has provided a detailed overview of its advanced Futures trading tools, designed to broaden users’ trading options while improving operational efficiency and strategy flexibility through technological enhancements.
In volatile market conditions, the variety of order types plays a critical role in executing adaptable trading strategies. Gate.io offers a wide range of order types, from traditional limit orders to more sophisticated options, meeting the needs of users across different market scenarios. These order types include limit orders, smart market orders, conditional orders, TWAP orders, scaled orders, advanced limit orders, and iceberg orders.
Limit orders allow users to lock in specific prices for trading, while smart market orders enhance execution by using algorithms that consider market depth and price fluctuations, ensuring better efficiency and improved transaction prices. Advanced limit orders include options like “Post Only,” “Fill or Kill (FOK),” and “Immediate or Cancel (IOC),” offering increased efficiency and adaptability. These features are especially beneficial for short-term traders and institutional investors. Furthermore, TWAP orders, scaled orders, and iceberg strategies help break large orders into smaller, manageable trades. This approach protects user privacy and reduces the impact on market prices.
Gate.io continues to refine its order types with a new addition called “Chase Limit Orders.” This feature allows users to place limit orders at the best bid or ask price, which adjusts dynamically to market changes until the order is filled, canceled, or reaches a specified chase distance. This diverse range of order types positions Gate.io as an industry leader, providing users with a strong foundation for executing flexible and precise trading strategies.
When compared to other platforms, Gate.io’s Futures order types offer a wider selection, providing unmatched flexibility and innovation for both regular users and professional investors.
Accurate data is fundamental to informed decision-making in the digital asset market. Gate.io integrates big data analysis into its Futures trading, offering a comprehensive market-wide analysis system. This system includes indicators such as long-short ratios and capital flows, helping users understand market sentiment and make better-informed trading decisions.
Users can easily access key indicators, including liquidation data, long-short ratios, position distribution, and capital flows, allowing them to quickly assess market conditions and fund movements. Additional features like large orders, transfers, funding rates, and price distribution offer deeper insights into market dynamics.
For those looking at longer-term investments, advanced data such as Grayscale fund movements, deposit and withdrawal activities, OTC data, and predictive indicators provide valuable insights for formulating mid-to-long-term strategies.
Gate.io presents this complex data through visualizations and concise indicators, simplifying the analysis process for regular traders while offering more in-depth insights for professional investors. This data-driven approach empowers users to make informed decisions in an unpredictable market.
Gate.io’s One-Click Close, Trigger Reverse, And Quick Order Elevate User Experience To New Heights
In highly volatile markets, effective risk management is essential for successful contract trading. Gate.io’s One-Click Close feature simplifies the process, allowing users to quickly exit positions at critical moments, thus closing their risk exposure and preventing further losses. Additionally, the platform introduces the Trigger Reverse feature, offering users an advanced strategy for managing risks and adapting to fast-moving markets.
The key benefits of One-Click Close include High Operational Efficiency, as users can quickly close all or part of their positions without the need to manage them individually. It also enhances Risk Control by embedding risk management directly into the trading process, giving users more time to react and reducing the chances of incurring large losses.
While many platforms offer a position-closing feature, response speed, and user experience can be inadequate for high-frequency traders. Gate.io optimizes this function, reducing response time to the millisecond, thus improving the risk management experience for users.
Trigger Reverse is another innovative feature that allows users to preset a price trigger for automatically reversing their position. When the market price reaches the specified trigger point, the system closes the current position at the market price and immediately opens a reverse position of the same size.
For example, if a user opens a long position of 1 BTC at $70,000 and sets a trigger price of $69,000, the system will automatically close the long position at market price and open a short position of 1 BTC when the BTC price drops to $69,000.
This tool allows users to Capture Market Opportunities quickly by setting a trigger price for reverse orders, enabling them to act with precision in response to market changes. It also offers Efficient Risk Control, as the system automatically reverses positions during market fluctuations, protecting profits and limiting losses. Furthermore, it enhances Trading Efficiency by reducing manual tasks, enabling users to adjust positions quickly and optimize overall trading performance.
Speed is critical in trading, especially in the fast-moving digital asset market. Gate.io’s lightning-fast order function improves execution speed, giving users a competitive edge in seizing market opportunities.
The combination of these advanced features enhances user efficiency and risk management, providing timely support during periods of high market volatility.
The Quick Order feature streamlines operations and optimizes system performance, allowing users to capture the best prices during market fluctuations. Powered by high-performance technology, Gate.io‘s matching engine, combined with an intuitive user interface, provides a superior experience for high-frequency and short-term traders.
The continuous evolution of trading tools is key to the development of the digital asset market. Gate.io, through ongoing innovation, not only introduces cutting-edge functional designs but also elevates the overall user experience with its technological advancements.
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Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in cryptocurrency, zero-knowledge proofs, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.
