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Fast Company
30-06-2025
- Fast Company
The sneaky way to to deal with public Wi-Fi restrictions
On a recent flight home to Cincinnati, I found myself in a Wi-Fi pickle. Delta was offering free in-flight Wi-Fi for all SkyMiles members, but only after logging in through a web page. That created an obstacle for connecting my recently-acquired retro gaming handhelds, which don't have web browsers onboard. With no access to Delta's login site, I couldn't get them online to track my gaming progress. Quite the first-world problem, but after a bit of searching, I found a solution: Using my Android phone's personal hotspot feature, I could relay Delta's Wi-Fi to any nearby device without having to go through a login page. Even with my phone in airplane mode, I was able to set up the hotspot and get my gaming handhelds online. It turns out that Windows PCs, MacBooks, and many Android phones can share a local Wi-Fi connection this way. I wish I'd known about this earlier, because it can be useful in all kinds of scenarios:. You're paying for hotel, in-flight, or cruise ship Wi-Fi, but each device connection costs extra. You're using a guest Wi-Fi network that limits the total number of devices you can connect. You've brought a Fire TV Stick or other streaming device to use in a hotel room, but the guest Wi-Fi network has a login page that your device can't navigate. In all of these situations, relaying the Wi-Fi connection from a phone or computer provides a workaround. To the network, it just looks like you're connecting one device, but in reality you're distributing it to your other devices as well. This story first appeared in Advisorator, Jared's weekly tech advice newsletter. S i gn up for free to get more tips every Tuesday. A personal hotspot refresher When you set up a personal hotspot on your phone, it effectively becomes a tiny wireless router, with its own network name and password. You can join this network from your other devices, and they'll use your phone's internet connection to get online. Typically, you'd use a personal hotspot to extend your phone's cellular connection to laptops, tablets, or other nearby devices when Wi-Fi is unavailable. If your wireless plan supports hotspot use, it's a great alternative to device-specific data plans (like those pricey iPad plans the major carriers love to push on unsuspecting customers). But with the in-flight Wi-Fi pickle I mentioned above, connecting to cellular wasn't an option. My phone was in airplane mode with cellular disabled, and there's no cell reception at 10,000 feet in the air anyway. Instead, I used the same personal hotspot feature to share Delta's Wi-Fi connection with my gaming device. That allowed me to get online even though that device couldn't log into Delta's network on its own. Side note: If you've never used your phone's personal hotspot feature before, I suggest giving a try: On iPhones: Head to Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot. From here you can turn on the hotspot and look up or change the network's password. (The Wi-Fi network name will be the same as your phone's name, set under Settings > General About > Name.) On Android: Instructions vary by phone, but look for Settings > Network & Internet (or Connections) > Hotspot & Tethering. You can set both the network name and password from this menu. With personal hotspot turned on, your phone should appear in the Wi-Fi menu on other devices, so you can connect with whatever password you set up. Just remember that hotspot mode puts a strain on your phone's battery, so turn it back off when you're not using it. Setting up the relay To relay a Wi-Fi connection, you'll need a compatible Android phone, Windows laptop, or MacBook. (Sadly, the hotspot feature on iPhones only works with cellular data; it can't share local Wi-Fi connections.) To see if your Android phone is compatible, try turning on your personal hotspot and Wi-Fi at the same time. If your phone's top status bar shows both the hotspot and Wi-Fi symbols, any devices you connect to the personal hotspot should route through Wi-Fi instead of your cellular network. (You can also test this by turning on Airplane Mode before enabling the hotspot.) On Samsung phones, you should also head to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, tap on the words 'Mobile Hotspot,' then tap the 'Password' field. Hit the 'Advanced' button at the bottom, then make sure 'Wi-Fi sharing' is turned on. If you can't use your phone to relay a Wi-Fi connection, try sharing from your laptop instead: Windows 11: Head to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot. Set a password under the 'Properties' heading before turning the hotspot on. MacOS: Head to Apple Menu > System Settings > General > Sharing, then click the 'i' next to 'Internet Sharing.' Turn on the 'Wi-Fi' toggle, set your network name and password, then turn Internet Sharing on. Just like the personal hotspot feature on phones, your laptop will create a small Wi-Fi network for connecting your devices, and they'll share whatever internet connection the laptop is using. Keep this in mind next time you run into an overly restrictive guest Wi-Fi network, whether it's on dry land or not. This story first appeared in Advisorator, Jared's weekly tech advice newsletter. S i gn up for free to get more tips every Tuesday. The extended deadline for Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Awards is this Friday, June 27, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
Android Authority
28-06-2025
- Android Authority
The ANBERNIC RG Slide is the Xperia Play I wish I had 15 years ago
ANBERNIC RG Slide The RG Slide is one of the most unique devices ANBERNIC has ever made, and it offers the right mix of nostalgic fun and solid performance to be a compelling choice for retro emulation. While many people are nostalgic for flip phones, sliders are the way to go for me. Sure, I had a basic flip phone in the early 2000s, but I didn't really get excited about phones until I got my first sliding phone with a full QWERTY keyboard in 2006. That satisfying THWOMP made me feel like I was a secret agent every time I texted my mom to pick up some more Mountain Dew and Cheetos. But when the PSP Go and Xperia Play brought that form factor to gaming, I just didn't get it. At that time, I didn't want to overlap my gaming devices with my phone. I still don't, but that's the unfortunate world we now live in. So when the ANBERNIC RG Slide was announced, I was skeptical. Clamshells like the Retroid Flip 2 had me hungry for more unique form factors in the retro gaming handheld world, but can this slider overcome my past prejudices? After unboxing the device and sliding it open, that familiar THWOMP immediately had me hooked. The RG Slide might not be perfect, but it's excited me about the future of handhelds in a way that few devices have in the past year. Big slide energy Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Apart from the slick sliding mechanism, the first thing that stands out about the RG Slide is its size. It is incredibly chunky. The 4:3 aspect ratio, 4.7-inch screen, and rounded design make it look like a phone from two decades ago, but the thickness reminds me of even older handhelds from the 90s — the kind that ate through AA batteries like I went through Mountain Dew. Once I got over the initial shock, I found that the size actually worked in its favor. Once I got used to the bulk, it was surprisingly comfortable to hold, and the thickness allows for inset capacitive sticks with a nice range of motion. The controls in general are fantastic, with a soft D-pad and quiet buttons. The triggers are very clicky, and the small power and volume buttons are discreetly tucked away on the side. Nick Fernandez / Android Authority There are two extra buttons, and they're found on either side of the screen. These are great for emulation hotkeys, and they make it so that I never really needed to touch the screen. That alone made it feel more like a gaming console and less like an Android phone. The screen itself is beautiful. The 120Hz refresh rate is certainly overkill for a device like this, but the colors and brightness are perfect. It's not an OLED panel, but I would have no complaints if Anbernic and other companies continued to use this screen on more devices in the future. However, it's pretty exposed on the outside of the device, so I'd definitely recommend using the included screen protector. The bright and speedy screen is a highlight of the ANBERNIC RG Slide. Taking another page from the book of older smartphones, it also has stereo speakers on either side of the screen. They sound great, and the placement means you'll never cover them with your palms. They actually make the RG Slide a solid media viewing device, especially for older, non-16:9 content. If I have one complaint about the design, it's that the screen is ever so slightly off center. It's not noticeable when the slider is open and you're playing games, but it is noticeable when playing touchscreen games. More on that in a moment. Sliding into high gear Nick Fernandez / Android Authority I was initially disappointed by the Unisoc T820 chipset on the RG Slide, since it felt like a device this unique should have something more powerful. The T820 has been used on many Anbernic devices in the past, though, and it's a solid performer for everything up to and including some PS2. Just don't expect to enjoy frontier Switch or PS3 emulation. I ran the device through our standard suite of benchmarks to get a general idea of what we're talking about. There's only one configuration available, with 128GB of storage and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. You can increase that storage with a microSD card, and ANBERNIC sells the device with the option to include a 128GB or 256GB card, loaded with games of questionable legality. Check out the results of our tests above, pitted against two Retroid devices on either side of the RG Slide in terms of price. The Pocket Flip 2 has an aging, but capable Snapdragon 865 SoC, and the Pocket Classic has the new handheld-focused Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. Results are mixed, with the RG Slide falling somewhere in between the two Retroid devices in most tests. The newer G1 Gen 2 shows impressive performance for how cheap it is, but the Unisoc T820 still blows it away in GPU performance. Personally, I would love to see a follow-up to the RG Slide incorporate the mid-range Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip that's set to power the next Retroid flagship. ANBERNIC has never used a Snapdragon chipset in any handheld, though, so that may never come to fruition. The T820 chipset is reliable, but it's starting to show its limitations. In terms of actual emulation, the RG Slide handled everything I wanted it to. Retro systems obviously ran great, and the 4:3 screen is perfect for PS1, N64, and more. Unfortunately, 16:9 systems like the PSP feature pretty heavy letterboxing. Ironically, I wouldn't recommend snagging this PSP Go-shaped device to play PSP games. GameCube and PS2 are also playable, but you'll have to make some compromises. I couldn't get all games to play at full framerates, let alone upscaled. Without upscaling, PS2 games play at 640 x 480, which is half of the native resolution of the RG Slide's 1280 x 960 IPS panel, and it looks pretty muddy on the 4.7-inch display. It's playable, but it's far from ideal. Nick Fernandez / Android Authority As a sidenote, I abandoned my beloved ES DE frontend for the sake of this review, sticking to ANBERNIC's homegrown RG launcher. It took a little work to get it to recognize the games in my microSD card, but once it was set up, it was surprisingly great. The console comes with many emulators pre-installed (although I ended up swapping some for more updated versions), and you can select which emulator to launch right in the launcher settings. There's a toggle in the notification shade to change the default launcher, so you can play your games without ever seeing an app icon. With everything configured properly, the RG Slide becomes a bonafide gaming console rather than an Android phone pretender. There's even an option to lock and unlock the device with the sliding mechanism, which is indescribably cool. Mobile-first games in portrait also play well on the RG Slide. Native Android games don't show up in this menu, but they're also great on this device. I typically only play controller-compatible Android games on these gaming handhelds, but on this device, I also enjoyed portrait touchscreen games. It looks and works just like a chunky phone when the slider is closed, so it didn't feel awkward to play mobile-first games like Monument Valley, Clash Royale, or Subway Surfers. As mentioned above, the off-center screen is glaringly noticeable when holding the device vertically. The last note here is battery life, and for the most part, the 5,000mAh cell goes the distance. Depending on the settings and systems I was emulating, I got anywhere from five to 12 hours of battery life. The downside is the charging speeds, which top off at 10W. In my testing, it took roughly two hours to fully charge, so don't expect a quick top-off between matches. ANBERNIC RG Slide review verdict: Is it worth it? Nick Fernandez / Android Authority While the RG Slide is a fascinating device, it's also fairly expensive. It starts at $189.99 for just the console, which puts it in a strange place in terms of value. The middling chipset and mixed PS2 emulation make it a hard sell at that price, but it makes up for it with a design that's a cut above the competition. That's a relatively new position for ANBERNIC. The brand isn't exactly known for innovation, but rather for incremental improvements on existing designs and ideas. The RG Slide might be the device to turn that reputation on its head. The RG Slide is completely unique, which is unusual for ANBERNIC. If you are looking for more performance, you'll have to look at a different form factor. The Retroid Flip 2 ($229 at Manufacturer site) is one option, and it offers quite a bit more performance for PS2 emulation, but it also costs quite a bit more, starting at $229 before shipping and taxes. Otherwise, you're looking at more standard vertical or horizontal handhelds, which frankly don't hit the same as the RG Slide. If you have any nostalgia for sliding devices like the Xperia Play or PSP Go, this device might scratch that itch. Of course, you would also wait for ANBERNIC to do its thing and iterate on this device. If it were just a smidge smaller and a hair more powerful, it would be an absolute slam dunk. ANBERNIC RG Slide Unique sliding design • Beautiful screen • Solid retro performance MSRP: $189.99 A worthy spiritual successor to the Xperia Play. A sliding gaming handheld like we haven't seen in decades. See price at Manufacturer site Positives Unique sliding design Unique sliding design Beautiful screen Beautiful screen Solid retro performance Solid retro performance Good for touchscreen games Cons Middling PS2 performance Middling PS2 performance Chunky Chunky Off-center screen
CNET
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Perfect Game Boy Restomod
CNET's expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.0 / 10 SCORE ModRetro Chromatic Review Pros Beautiful screen Sturdy construction Vibrant design and colors Cons Batteries Delicate paint job Price Mono sound ModRetro Chromatic Review 9/10 CNET Score Table of Contents ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Perfect Game Boy Restomod Lots of brands attempt to market nostalgia, but few succeed in capturing its warm essence. From hot pink flip phones to guitar amp-inspired Bluetooth speakers, these retro callbacks have the sheen of decades prior but are nothing more than reskinned modern tech. The ModRetro Chromatic, a modern Game Boy from Oculus Rift inventor and co-founder of defense company Anduril Industries Palmer Luckey, however, makes deliberate old-school compromises. Mainly, it uses less pixel-dense LCD displays to elicit emotions from yesteryear. It's these forced compromises that help the Chromatic stand out even if, on paper, it doesn't have all the most cutting-edge tech. The result is a super-premium, slightly hindered Game Boy clone that feels like what Nintendo would have made if cost weren't an issue. It even includes a copy of Tetris, like the original Game Boy did in 1989, a nice touch by ModRetro. The Chromatic's high-end materials and features do come at a high price, though: $200, which is substantially higher than the Game Boy Color's MSRP of $80 back in 1998 -- about $160 adjusted for inflation. For the gamer who appreciates high-quality bespoke hardware and a commitment to authenticity, however, the price is well worth it. Big chunky pixels The ModRetro Chromatic playing a copy of Pokémon. Numi Prasarn/CNET The most standout feature on the ModRetro Chromatic is its screen. It's a 160x144, 2.56-inch IPS LCD display. If that resolution and size seem small, that's because they are. Unlike modern displays, which have resolutions so high that you can't even make out the individual blocks, ModRetro keeps things chunky. This choice allows ModRetro to recreate that original Game Boy experience. Back then, cheap consumer displays weren't as advanced and had pixels that were simply larger and more visible. For games that used sprites, like Pokemon or Wario Land 3, the pixel layout was a perfect grid to lay art assets on. It was a limitation of the time that game creators used as a canvas. Modern emulation devices, including emulator apps you can install on your phone, can simply upscale all the in-game assets to make the image look super sharp. This is an approach that 2021's Analogue Pocket used. When I heard that ModRetro was going to produce a device with big, blocky pixels, I was left perplexed. I believed that Analogue's approach was the most sound. But after using the Chromatic, I realized there's a charm to keeping things old school. In my roughly 20 hours of Pokemon Crystal and Tetris gameplay over the past few months, I was slowly won over to the charms of the Chromatic's screen. The lower resolution is what Pokemon was meant to look like. Sure, the Analogue Pocket, as well as a whole host of other emulation devices, can mimic the retro grid of the original Game Boy using filters, but it's not the same. You can tell it's software making the pixels look chunky. In terms of colors, the IPS display ModRetro has sourced for the Chromatic is excellent. Visuals pop, and the overall presentation is clean without any smearing. The only way it could have been better is if ModRetro had opted for an OLED display. The glass atop the display is also of remarkable quality, using Sapphire crystal glass. Sapphire is a high-quality and expensive material known for its durability and transparency. It's most often found on the faces of high-end watches and camera lenses. The Chromatic captures in my mind the rose-tinted memories I had of playing my Game Boy Color on long road trips back when I was in elementary school. It's something that the Analogue Pocket couldn't do. Although the Pocket does have a Nintendo Switch-like dock and lets me play games on my giant television, a novelty I very much enjoy. The Chromatic feels substantial There's been a long-running meme about the indestructible nature of the Nokia 3310, a beloved classic cellphone from the year 2000. It was made with chunky plastic and could survive just about any drop. The original Game Boy and Game Boy Color had that same design philosophy in mind, with one even surviving the Gulf War. The minimalist iPhone style hadn't yet entered mass-market electronic design. The ModRetro Chromatic adopts the '80s and '90s chunky design philosophy and opts for magnesium alloy instead of plastic, which offers both durability and heft. The three AA batteries inside also add to the weight and feel, but bring back '90s handheld annoyances. A set of AA batteries lasts about 6 to 8 hours, depending on the screen's brightness. As someone who loves the Game Boy Color, one thing I don't miss is looking under seat cushions for batteries. ModRetro's FAQ says a rechargeable battery pack was set to be released in early 2025, but it's not yet available. Despite the shortcomings of AA batteries, as I mentioned previously, the Chromatic feels like what Nintendo would have made if costs weren't a concern. It's something I love about it. So rarely do we see electronics leaning into absurdity with little worry about cost. The expenditure in developing the display is something Luckey spoke of on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Even though there's a good heft to the Chromatic, there didn't seem to be any room for stereo speakers. Regrettably, there's just a single speaker at the bottom of the device. A large part of the Game Boy library actually does support stereo sound, so headphones will be required to get the full sonic experience. There's no Bluetooth either, so you'll need to stick to wired cans. Vibrant but delicate paint job The ModRetro Chromatic is almost the antithesis of the Analogue Pocket. It opts for metals over plastics. It sports a lower-res screen over one that's literally 14 times more dense. And instead of black or white, it gives consumers a wide range of color options, all with wonderful flourishes to give each unit a distinct identity. Unfortunately, all these colors, except the muted GameStop-exclusive gray, are currently sold out. ModRetro Chromatic close-up shot of buttons. Numi Prasarn/CNET (Note: Analogue has done limited edition re-releases of the Pocket in a wide range of colors, including ones inspired by the original Game Boy Color and Game Boy Pocket lineups, as well as a $500 aluminum variant.) Our first-edition review unit in yellow, which ModRetro calls Volt, has red face buttons and brown and beige accents in the corners, reminding me of the earth tones present in homes from the 1970s. The ModRetro Chromatic is as much a plaything as it is a display piece. Unfortunately, ModRetro didn't spray a clear coat over the Chromatic's luscious paint job. Sure, it gives the Chromatic a satisfying matte texture, but it makes the paint very delicate. Even with my careful use, I've already marred it with two small nicks, revealing the bare metal underneath. It makes me scared to take the Chromatic out of my house, which defeats the purpose of handheld gaming. A nick on the back of the ModRetro Chromatic. Numi Prasarn/CNET A worthy Game Boy revival at a high price The ModRetro Chromatic's gorgeous screen, magnesium build, stand-out paint job and sapphire crystal come at a $200 price. That's a lot to pay for an electronic that can only play games from the '80s, '90s and early 2000s. Well, ModRetro is publishing newer Game Boy games, and companies like Incube8 Games, Bitmap Soft, and Mega Cat Studios are also releasing newer as well as homebrew titles on classic cartridges. For $200, you could get a Nintendo Switch Lite and gain access to a massive library of modern titles as well as older games via the Nintendo Switch Online service. There's also a slew of emulation devices filling up Amazon, AliExpress and TikTok Shop that offer thousands of old-school preloaded Game Boy titles of legally dubious origin for less than $50. Here's the thing: Emulation can't beat the original. Even on the newly released Nintendo Switch 2, game emulation of older content still introduces input lag, which is the amount of time it takes for a button press to show up on screen. For hard-core gamers, this is suboptimal. Only when the original code is running through real circuits and transistors does it deliver an authentic experience. If you're the type that doesn't care about authenticity and a true-to-form gaming experience, well, you likely aren't reading this review. For this person, one of those emulation handhelds will suffice. There are dedicated sites that review the sea of retro gaming handhelds coming out of China, seemingly on a bi-weekly basis. But if you're the person who wants the satisfying snap of docking in an old-school Game Boy cartridge and sinking into the corner cushions of your couch with a pouch of Capri Sun resting on your chest, there really isn't a much better experience than what the ModRetro Chromatic offers.
Gizmodo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon Offers This 15.6″ Portable Monitor for Less Than It Was on Prime Day, Already Selling Out Fast
There are lots of ways to add a bit more utility to your tech life. You can get power banks, you can look for additional batteries and memory upgrades, or you can add another screen to your setup. That last one can make a big difference if you're looking to get one for a desk that doesn't move, but it's a lot harder if you're after something that works on the go. See at Amazon Well, if you want a bit more flexibility, then a portable monitor could be the answer you've been searching for. Right now, you can get your hands on the KYY 15.6-inch portable monitor for just $70, which is 46% off the standard price. It's worth noting that this price is only available for Amazon Prime members, although non-members can still get it for $100 and save themselves $30 on the standard price, so that's not bad either. More On The Go What can you use this portable monitor for though? Well, you can actually use it for gaming on the go, if you fancy switching things up with your Nintendo Switch or a last-gen console. We're not expecting many people to make the most of this compatibility, but it's a nice bonus for a lot of us who might want to set things up a little bit differently at home, especially as you can even use this with a Wii for some retro gaming. For most people, the compatibility win here is that it can work not only with phones, but also with desktop PCs and laptops as well. This means that you can show off bits of work more easily, or just enjoy a better streaming experience on the 15.6-inch 1080P monitor. Sometimes it's nice to not have to sit with your phone in your hand, and this monitor lets you do so. Laptops and PCs can both benefit too, because sometimes you just need a second monitor here and there, and not permanently. It means you can bring up an important report, spreadsheet, or basically anything else on the portable monitor, while still working on your main one. This monitor normally costs $130, but this deal means you can save $60 on that price, which is great. We're not sure how long the deal will last though, so if you do decide to pick this up, we recommend it be sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on this excellent saving. See at Amazon
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Autogun Heroes: Supercharged launches on Steam
Relive the fast-paced action and nostalgic thrills of retro gaming in this new game Autogun Heroes: Supercharged KOTKA, Finland, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nitro Games announces that the retro-inspired shoot 'em up adventure, Autogun Heroes: Supercharged, is now available on Steam. This game is a heartfelt tribute to classic retro titles and to the passionate players who continue to love the evergreen genre. Autogun Heroes: Supercharged marks an exciting new chapter in the ever-expanding Autogun Heroes universe, building on the success of the award-winning mobile game. This time around, Gus and his squad take the action to PC, bringing old-school arcade excitement to both longtime fans and newcomers in a fresh adventure. "We're big fans of classic skill-demanding gameplay here in Nitro and excited to unleash Gus and his hero squad on the big screens. This game launch is well in line with our platform expansion plans, and we see this as a big stepping stone towards reaching wider audience on more platforms. I am proud of how our team perfected the controls and game flow in this latest entry to the Autogun Heroes universe," Jussi Tähtinen, CEO & Co-Founder of Nitro Games. Autogun Heroes: Supercharged combines tight, responsive controls with fun, skill-based platforming and classic 2D shoot 'em up mechanics. The game delivers a nostalgic yet modernized experience, enhanced with crisp, stylized graphics. Players can grow their squad and customize hero loadouts to battle relentless alien invaders across dynamic and visually stunning worlds. Dodge bullets, master enemy attack patterns, and save the universe with arcade-style gameplay that's been finely tuned for PC. All latest press assets for Autogun Heroes: Supercharged are available at: Play the game today at: Website: Tags: #AutogunHeroesSupercharged #AGSupercharged For more information:Jussi Tähtinen, CEO & Co-FounderPhone: +358 44 388 1071Email: jussi@ Nitro Games in brief: Nitro Games is a game developer and publisher, backed by a multinational team of gaming professionals with expertise spanning game development, publishing, and live operations. Specializing in action and shooter games, Nitro Games is dedicated to creating high-quality experiences for a global audience. With recent titles like Autogun Heroes and NERF: Superblast, the company has built a strong portfolio of engaging and innovative games. Nitro Games also has a proven history of collaborating with leading brands and companies, offering tailored development and publishing services to select partners. Nitro Games' shares are listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market with the ticker NITRO. The Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB. Finnish Business ID: FI21348196 This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Release Supercharged PressRelease Keyart 18 6 View original content: SOURCE Nitro Games Oyj Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
