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Are pixels always square?

Not always! While pixels are often depicted as squares for simplicity, especially on older screens, modern displays and digital images use various shapes. Sometimes they're rectangular, or even have sub-pixels in different arrangements to create a smoother, more detailed picture. This helps with the advanced graphics seen in things like the RTX Spark product mentioned in the story.

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