Abstract: System and methods are provided for detecting, tracking, and managing outages of transaction processors. An indication is received indicating a potential outage associated with a transaction processor computer configured to process transactions of an online retail website. The indication can be received from a threshold monitoring service and/or from a machine-learning detection system. A computing service can be initiated to confirm and track the outage over time. An outage may include a number of situations in which the transaction processor fails to process transactions according to a set of predefined processing parameters. If the outage spans a particular time period, the service can perform a number of remedial actions (e.g., notifying an administrator of the outage, etc.).

Abstract: A fidget accessory which includes a plurality of stones that geometrically cooperate with a bowl. The bowl includes a bowl base on which the plurality of stones are configured to be arranged in a base orientation. The bowl includes a bowl lip circumferentially surrounding a top edge of the bowl, and a bowl ramp extending between the bowl lip and the bowl base. One or more magnets in the bowl base have a polarity opposite to corresponding magnets in the plurality of stones such that the plurality of stone are magnetically engaged with the bowl.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes processor circuitry to execute instructions to determine memory usage data associated with a user profile, determine an address hashing policy based on the memory usage data, and determine power states of memory channels based on the address hashing policy.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus to reconfigure a computer are disclosed. An example electronic device includes at least one memory, instructions in the electronic device, and processor circuitry to execute instructions to analyze data corresponding to a first configuration of the electronic device to detect a change associated with the electronic device, the first configuration corresponding to a respective first user profile, determine a second configuration of the electronic device based on the detected change, and adjust a configuration of the electronic device from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for bi-directional control of computing unit frequency are disclosed. An example apparatus to control a frequency of a computing unit includes instructions, memory in the apparatus, and processor circuitry. The processor circuitry is to determine a performance hint from a first register, the performance hint corresponding to a requested performance of the computing unit for executing a thread associated with software, determine power and performance (PnP) statistics pertaining to the thread from a second register, control the frequency of the computing unit based on the performance hint and the PnP statistics, and provide a pressure of the computing unit to the software.

Abstract: A mount configured to removably and interchangeably receive a plurality of different expandable accessories attached to a portable electronic device. The mount includes an attachment mechanism, a receiving member, and a connecting member having a first end coupled to the attachment mechanism and a second end coupled to the receiving member. The receiving member includes a plurality of legs that are adapted to removably receive a first expandable accessory of the plurality of different expandable accessories and to interchangeably and removably receive a second expandable accessory of the plurality of different expandable accessories, where the second expandable accessory is different from the first expandable accessory.

Abstract: A fidget accessory which includes a plurality of stones that geometrically cooperate with a bowl. The bowl includes a bowl base on which the plurality of stones are configured to be arranged in a base orientation. The bowl includes a bowl lip circumferentially surrounding a top edge of the bowl, and a bowl ramp extending between the bowl lip and the bowl base. One or more magnets in the bowl base have a polarity opposite to corresponding magnets in the plurality of stones such that the plurality of stone are magnetically engaged with the bowl.

Abstract: A polymer thick film carbon black composition comprising 6-13 wt % conductive carbon black powder; and 87-94 wt % organic medium comprising thermoplastic polyurethane resin dissolved in an organic solvent may be used to form the resistive element of heaters in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated and, in particular, that can be used in wearable garment applications.

Abstract: A mount configured to removably and interchangeably receive a plurality of different expandable accessories attached to a portable electronic device. The mount includes an attachment mechanism, a receiving member, and a connecting member having a first end coupled to the attachment mechanism and a second end coupled to the receiving member. The receiving member includes a plurality of legs that are adapted to removably receive a first expandable accessory of the plurality of different expandable accessories and to interchangeably and removably receive a second expandable accessory of the plurality of different expandable accessories, where the second expandable accessory is different from the first expandable accessory.

Abstract: A polymer thick film carbon black composition comprising 6-13 wt % conductive carbon black powder; and 87-94 wt % organic medium comprising thermoplastic polyurethane resin dissolved in an organic solvent may be used to form the resistive element of heaters in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated and, in particular, that can be used in wearable garment applications.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method including determining one or more areas of a display to remain active responsive to received user input, determining one or more areas to be dimmed responsive to the received user input, and dimming the one or more areas of the display to be dimmed to reduce a power consumption of the display. The user input may include mouse cursor, keyboard, touch, eye position or movement information, voice commands, or a power policy of an electronic device including the display. The dimming may include dimming pixels of the display in the one or more areas of the display to be dimmed or changing a color of such pixels. The display may include multiple displays and the dimming including dimming areas on multiple ones of displays, including turning off one or more of the displays. The dimming may be turned and off based on user input.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including first, second, third, and fourth sides, each with inside and outside surfaces opposite to each other. The inside surfaces of the first and second sides face each other. The inside surface of the third and fourth sides faces each other. The first and second sides are arranged between the third and fourth sides, and the third and fourth sides are arranged between the first and second sides, so that the four sides form at least part of a frame configured to surround a periphery of the mobile device. At least one of the inside surfaces of the first, second, third, and fourth sides includes triangular protrusions that have a triangular cross section and extend toward the inside of the case, so that an apex of each of the triangular protrusions contacts the mobile device when it is arranged inside the case.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including a first RF-transparent layer forming a pocket or recess for a mobile device, and a clip portion extending from a first wall of the pocket or recess. The clip portion extends away from a first wall of the pocket or recess, with the clip portion and the first wall forming a ring. The clip portion includes an external clip portion, an internal clip portion arranged inside the external clip portion, and a hinged gate. The internal clip portion is separate and distinct from the eternal clip portion. The hinged gate is rotatable around a hinge portion between a closed position in which the ring is closed, and an open position in which the ring is open. The first RF-transparent layer and the external and internal clip portions are formed from materials such that radio frequency (“RF”) transmissions can be transmitted through them.