Using the Amazfit GTS4 Mini for about a year has offered some insightful perspectives into its strengths and limitations. Amazfit used to reign as a top choice for affordable smartwatches. However, by the time I purchased this model last year, the market was already teeming with more cost-effective options. It feels like Amazfit has transitioned into just another mid-range, mass-produced smartwatch. This isn’t my first brush with an Amazfit product. I’ve previously owned both the GTS2 Mini and the GTR3, along with various Mi Bands over the years. My drive to use these smartwatches and bands isn’t groundbreaking. It’s mostly been about receiving notifications without fishing out my phone and having quick access to the time, date, and day of the week. As I’ve aged, reading small fonts on traditional watches has become challenging, motivating my switch to devices where I can customize these elements. Plus, heavy watches irritate my wrist during prolonged use, making lightweight, inexpensive watches more appealing. My journey began with the Mi Band 3, but unfortunately, it only partially met my needs. As I navigated through community discussions, I discovered a custom watch face tool compatible with Mi Band 4, which led me to that upgrade. However, my pivot to Amazfit was chiefly due to its impressive battery life.
For example, the GTR3 required a charge roughly once a month as its battery warnings typically came up around 23 days of use. My current GTS4 Mini doesn’t last quite as long, but 20 days is a comfortable average before warnings start. With age creeping in and fonts shrinking before my eyes, finding a watch face that not only clearly displays time but also the date and day is crucial—yet surprisingly scarce. Despite systemic aversions among watch face designers to enlarging display fonts for dates and days across brands like Amazfit and Apple Watch, I found customization a necessity. This quest for customization comes with its own set of challenges—many watches don’t support custom watch faces unless you’re willing to dabble in complicated development tools. Consequently, finding devices open to user-developed tools becomes an exercise in patience. These considerations nudged me towards purchasing the GTS4 Mini. Its appeal lies in its balance: not too big or heavy, reasonably priced, commendable battery life up to 28 days if Always-On Display is off, and the perk of customizing watch faces. Despite potentially rationalizing my decision with a battery performance setting as low as 1-2 weeks, the unavailability of devices meeting my specific needs narrows choices considerably. Many promise large font displays online, yet upon inspection, no device adequately fulfills my requirements for easily readable time, date, and day information. In creating my custom watch face, I aimed for practicality rather than aesthetics—all with ease thanks to Amazfit’s user-friendly GUI tool. Although the designing phase is almost forgotten (having created it in the early days of owning the product), I’m content continuing this path unless significant issues arise with my current setup.
The GTS4 Mini isn’t impressing me with its value for money, but it seemed like there were no other options available. Perhaps that’s why I’ve never been a fan of the Apple Watch or the Galaxy Watch. I did consider buying them once, but the price and, most importantly, the short battery life made me lose interest. It’s puzzling why an inexpensive watch made in China can last over 20 days on a single charge, while a high-end Apple Watch struggles with this. Anyway, here’s a closer look at the specifications.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 41.8×36.66×9.1mm / Weight: 19g (31.2g with strap) / Made with aluminum alloy and plastic
Water Resistance: 5ATM
Display: 1.65-inch AMOLED, 336×384 resolution, 309ppi, with hardened glass and an anti-fingerprint coating, supports Always-On Display (AOD)
Battery: 270mAh, charges in 2 hours, lasts up to 15 days
Sports Modes: Over 120 modes, with automatic detection for 7 types
Strap Size: 20mm
Operating System: ZEPP OS
In Summary:
The Amazfit GTS4 Mini is a mid-range smartwatch from China that isn’t particularly valuable for its cost, especially with many budget-friendly options now available.
It has the advantage of being lightweight and offers customizable watch faces developed by users.
The battery life is impressive; it can last almost a month if used mainly for timekeeping and notifications.
A River Runs Through It(1992) Writers Norman Maclean, Richard Friedenberg
Rev. Maclean: Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true, we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don’t know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them – we can love completely without complete understanding.
[last lines] Older Norman: [narrating] Like many fly fishermen in western Montana where the summer days are almost Arctic in length, I often do not start fishing until the cool of the evening. Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to a being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise. Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of those rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters.
Norman Maclean: The world is full of bastards, the number increasing rapidly the further one gets from Missoula, Montana.
Older Norman: [narrating] My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe. To him, all good things – trout as well as eternal salvation – came by grace; and grace comes by art; and art does not come easy.
Older Norman: [narrating] As time passed, my father struggled for more to hold on to, asking me again and again: had I told him everything. And finally I said to him, “maybe all I know about Paul is that he was a fine fisherman.” “You know more than that,” my father said, “he was beautiful.” And that was the last time we spoke of my brother’s death.
Paul Maclean: [to Norman] Oh, I’ll never leave Montana, brother.
Jessie Burns: If he came back next summer, would you try and help him? Norman Maclean: If you wanted me to. Jessie Burns: Well, he’s not coming back. Norman Maclean: Well, at least, he’s got friends out there. Jessie Burns: Who Ronald Coleman? Why is it the people who need the most help… won’t take it? Norman Maclean: I don’t know, Jess.
Norman Maclean: Dear Jesse, as the moon lingers a moment over the bitterroots, before its descent into the invisible, my mind is filled with song. I find I am humming softly; not to the music, but something else; some place else; a place remembered; a field of grass where no one seemed to have been; except a deer; and the memory is strengthened by the feeling of you, dancing in my awkward arms.
Older Norman: [narrating] The Burns family run a general store in a one store town and still managed to do badly. They were Methodists, a denomination my father referred to as Baptists who could read.
Norman Maclean: My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night. But ah my foes, and oh my friends – it gives a lovely light.
Norman Maclean: So, what do you think? Jessie Burns: What do I think? I think it’s the berries! Norman Maclean: You do? Jessie Burns: Yeah, to get away, Chicago. God, it’s heaven! Norman Maclean: Have you ever been? Jessie Burns: No, not anywhere. Helena. Congratulations, Norman! Norman Maclean: Truth is, I’m not sure I want to leave. Jessie Burns: Montana? Why? It’ll always be here. Norman Maclean: Not Montana. Jessie Burns: Then what? WHAT? Norman Maclean: I’m not sure I want to leave you.
Older Norman: [narrating] In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing.
Paul Maclean: Couldn’t you find him? Norman Maclean: The hell with him. Paul Maclean: Well, I thought we were supposed to help him. Norman Maclean: How the hell do you help that son of a bitch? Paul Maclean: By taking him fishing. Norman Maclean: He doesn’t like fishing. He doesn’t like Montana and he sure as hell doesn’t like me. Paul Maclean: Well, maybe what he likes is somebody trying to help him.
[first lines] Older Norman: [narrating] Long ago, when I was a young man, my father said to me, “Norman, you like to write stories.” And I said “Yes, I do.” Then he said, “Someday, when you’re ready you might tell our family story. Only then will you understand what happened and why.”
Older Norman: [narrating] My father looked at me for a long time, just looked at me and this was the last he and I ever said to me about Paul’s death. Indirectly though, he was present in many of our conversations. Once for instance, my father asked me a series of questions that suddenly make me wonder if I understood even my father, whom I felt closer to than any man I have ever known. “You like to tell true stories?” he asked and I answered, “Yes, I like to tell stories that are true.” Then he asked, “After you have finished your true stories sometime, why don’t you make up a story and the people to go with it? Only then will you understand what happened and why. It is those we live with and love and should know who elude us.”
Rev. Maclean: [walking away from the river] The Lord has blessed us all today… It’s just that he has been particularly good to me.
Older Norman: [narrating] That was the only time we fought. Perhaps we wondered after which one of us was tougher. But if boyhood questions aren’t answered before a certain point, they can’t be raised again. So we returned to being gracious to one another, as the church well suggested.
Older Norman: [narrating] And I knew just as surely, just as clearly, that life is not a work of art, and that the moment could not last.
Paul Maclean: As I live and breathe. Rawhide: [hungover] Buster, here wants to fish. Norman Maclean: You’re late, Neal. Neal Burns: Yeah, yeah, I didn’t get in until late. Paul Maclean: Well, I didn’t get in at all, but I was here. Norman Maclean: Neil, Paul. Paul, Neil. Paul Maclean: Neal, in Montana, there’s three thing we’re never late for: church, work and fishing. Neal Burns: [introducing Rawhide] Anywho this is… Paul Maclean, Norman Maclean: [in uncaring unison] We’ve met.
Norman Maclean: I’m in deep trouble. Paul Maclean: Yep. Want me to come over and protect you?
Paul Maclean: Hello, Jess. Jessie Burns: Hey, Paul. Paul Maclean: How’s your brother? Jessie Burns: You both left him alone. Paul Maclean: Well, I’m sorry about that. That was my fault. Jessie Burns: Well, you’re not forgiven. Paul Maclean: Was Norman forgiven? Jessie Burns: Norman’s not funny.
Mr. Sweeney: [delivering letter from Chicago, quotes old song] Chicken in the car. Car won’t go. That’s how you spell Chicago.
Older Norman: [speaking of Old Rawhide] She still wore the divided skirts of a horsewoman, although they must been a hardship in her new profession.
Alan Walker, a DJ/producer with a phenomenal fan base of 45.8 million YouTube subscribers and 9.9 million Instagram followers, who recently appeared on Korea MBC Every1’s “Welcome to Korea,” will host “Alan Walker’s Walkerworld: Asia Tour Pt.II in Seoul” on December 14 at KINTEX in Ilsan. Nov. 8 – Kualalumpur, Malaysia
‘Alan Walker’s Walkerworld: Asia Tour Pt.II in Seoul’ is expected to be different from his previous performances due to its unique production. In particular, unlike his most recent performance in Korea, the World DJ Festival, which was not allowed for minors, this performance will be for those aged 12 and older, allowing him to interact with more fans musically.
Alan Walker dominated the dance music scene with his breakthrough hit “Faded,” which racked up billions of streams across multiple platforms and dominated charts worldwide. The success of follow-ups like “Alone” and “Sing Me To Sleep,” as well as collaborations with Hans Zimmer, Noah Cyrus, Sia, Bruno Mars, and Coldplay, have cemented Allen Walker’s place in the music industry.
In 2024, Allen Walker has continued to release a string of songs, including “Fire!” featuring Woozy of Girls’ Generation, “Who I Am” with Korean pop artist Peder Elias, and “Thick Of It All” with Joe Jonas of the global super pop group Jonas Brothers. In addition to (Girls) Generation, Allen Walker has also collaborated with K-pop artists such as Tomorrow By Together and recently appeared on MBC Every1’s “Welcome to Korea” and YouTube’s “Gamest” channel, showing his love for Korea. Recently, on JTBC’s music show “Begin Again Open Mic,” which aired on September 7, she showed off her fandom for Allen Walker by performing his song “On My Way” with a lush tone and appealing vocals.
Having previously held two solo performances in Korea in 2018 and 2022, as well as festivals such as the World Deejay Festival, Slow Life Slow Live, and the League of Legends World Championship, it is highly anticipated to see what Alan Walker will bring to the stage this time.
Tickets for Alan Walker’s Walkerworld: Asia Tour Pt.II in Seoul, his first-ever concert in Korea, will go on sale at 6 p.m. on Sep. 26 via Interpark.
On BeWelcome, getting a lot of requests from people who don’t seem to fully understand what the platform is about. Some have asked me to provide housing for weeks or even months and help them to get here as they are unhappy in their country.
Couchsurfing is a bit of a mix—on one hand, you have people who genuinely embrace the concept, but on the other, there are many who just use it for free accommodation.
As for Couchers, I haven’t received many requests there. (10 requests in 2024)
TrustRoots is nice because you can limit your visibility as a host to people within your circle. I’ve had an account there since 2014 but have only hosted once. ( 22 requests in 2024)
Overall, the highest number of requests I receive is through Couchsurfing and during the summer when I am also out of my place.
“Drummer Colin Brittain is also joining the band, which includes original members Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Phoenix and Brad Delson. Brittain has been a songwriter and producer for G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock.
“The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created,” Shinoda said in the news release. “We feel really empowered with this new lineup and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”
From Zero | The New Album | Available November 15th Pre-Order Now: https://lprk.co/fromzero
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Credits:
Director: Joe Hahn Producer: W.L. Boyd Production Company: Swartz/Boyd Productions Production Supervisor: Danny Gomez 1st AD: Julian Metter, Chris Gonzales 2nd AD: Chris Gonzales, John Evangelista DP: Adam Evans Cam Op B Unit: Eduardo Capriles Cam Op B Unit: Pat Notaro AC: Blake Collins, Maya Hernandez Gaffer: Zacharia Dalton Key Grip: Carlton Hudson, Chris Bond Swing: Nick Lombardo, Josh Gordon, Chris Waldorf Production Designer: Robert Fox Props: Armando Nunez Art Asst: Jeff Myron Playback: Tim Hays, Ryan Canestro Wardrobe Stylist: Mark Holmes Asst. Wardrobe: Ray Avalos Asst. Wardrobe: Meesh Daranyi Hair/MU (Emily): Carolina Ballesteros Hair/MU (Band): Dusty Starks, Emily Zempel PA: Alexis Espadas, William Jacobus, Danielle Rivera
Editor: Igor Kovalik Asst. Editor: Gabriel Ordonez
Post FX: Lead VFX and Design by cntrl.studio Jeff Lichtfuss – Project Creative Director / VFX Supervisor Michaela McKee – Executive Producer Max Drenckpohl – Colorist Theo Tagholm – Motion Designer Benny Vargas – CG Character Rigger / 3D Modeler Fernando Fasano – Assoc. VFX Producer Particle FX CGI by Bleed VFX CGI Executive Producer: Lisa Maffi CGI Director: Paolo Cavalieri CGI Producers: Belen Cisneros, Virginia Palacios CGI Supervisor & TD: Nicolas Zabala CGI Artists: Marcos Montane, Martin Peralta Dario Saquetti, Nicolas Zabala, Paolo Cavalieri
Markerless Motion Capture and Animation done using Wonder Studio by Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk Company) Nikola Todorovic
Nebojsa Nesic – Pipeline TD Maksim Ljubenkovic – VFX TD Katarina Stojkovic – VFX Production Manager Nikoleta Nikolic – Machine Learning Pipeline Engineer Evgenije Markovic – Animator Ivana Jevtic – Animator Ana Bogdanovic – Animator Nikola Milinkovic – Animator Ines Vujkovac – Machine Learning Engineer Mark Sturley – Witness Camera Operator Nikki Flores – Production Asst.
Video Commissioner: Devin Sarno / Warner Records
Lyrics: Your blades are sharpened with precision Flashing your favorite point of view I know you’re waiting in the distance Just like you always do Just like you always do
Already pulling me in Already under my skin And I know exactly how this ends, I
Let you cut me open Just to watch me bleed Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be Don’t know why I’m hoping For what I won’t receive Falling for the promise of The emptiness machine The emptiness machine
Going around like a revolver It’s been decided how we lose ‘Cause there’s a fire under the altar I keep on lying to I keep on lying to
Already pulling me in Already under my skin And I know exactly how this ends, I
Let you cut me open Just to watch me bleed Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be Don’t know why I’m hoping For what I won’t receive Falling for the promise of The emptiness machine The emptiness machine
I only wanted to be part of something I only wanted to be part of, part of I only wanted to be part of something I only wanted to be part of, part of I only wanted to be part of something I only wanted to be part
I let you cut me open Just to watch me bleed Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be Don’t know why I’m hoping So fucking naive Falling for the promise of The emptiness machine The emptiness machine [I only wanted to be part of something] The emptiness machine [I only wanted to be part of] The emptiness machine
So there’s a lot of good and bad talk going around about the new singer of LINKIN PARK, Emily Armstrong. And I have a lot to say about this.
First off, I am a huge fan of LINKIN PARK from the very beginning, and I know that no one can fill in Chester Bennington‘s shoes or even replace them. Chester will always be a legend among rockstars in the Rock Hall of Fame. He paved a huge road for a lot of rock artists, and so many bands have done so many covers for a lot of his songs, but no one will be as good as him.
However, Mike Shinoda and Chester were brothers and Mike had been in the dark for seven long years after the lose of his brother. Mike and the other members of the band had lot of weight on their shoulders on whether or not to continue LINKIN PARK or end it. That is a heavy burden for them. Mike wants to continue Chester’s Legacy, so let him do it! As fans let’s support him in making this big decision. Yes, they will never sound the same again, but Mike trusts Emily to continue Chester’s Legacy and hold that burden. She is a very talented vocalist, I have seen their performance. If Mike has faith and hope in Emily and the future of linkin Park, we as fans should support her even if she does it in her own style. Like I said I saw the first performance and I thought she killed it. She is a powerful and emotional singer that can move mountains. I hope that one day I can see them live. So let’s stand together as true Linkin Park fans and see what she can do. ROCK ON EMILY ROCK ON CHESTER FROM ABOVE AND ROCK ON LINKIN PARK!!! Also took this picture from a previous persons post cause I love the comparison.
The novels of Murakami Ryū, whom I met in my 20s, were spicy. I felt a strange sense of liberation as I fell in love with his writing style which expressed itself without embellishment. My heart warmed at the sentence, “Not living happily is a sin,” in the work “69.” Oh. That’s right. It’s an important story, but his novels are very racy. That’s why I read them more diligently.
Here are some of the characters: A dentist with supernatural powers met in a high-class brothel in New York, a man with a slutty wife, a Korean female dancer at a topless bar, a woman so beautiful that she’s scary, a married woman the protagonist dated for the first and last time, etc.
Also, there are various foods, from common foods such as mousse chocolate, hot dogs, sardine dishes, shark fin soup, fish milt, truffles, bouillabaisse, Sancho miso soup, duck foie, and Korean dishes called Samgye-tang(삼계탕; 蔘鷄湯), to dishes from world-famous high-class restaurants.
