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Samsung spoke about the updated BioActive sensor for the future Galaxy Watch smartwatches Ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event, planned On July 10, Samsung revealed details about the updated sensor for measuring heart rate and other indicators of the body BioActive Sensor, which will debut in the new generation of Galaxy Watch smart watches. According to Samsung, the updated BioActive Sensor provides more complete, personalized and accurate data on the user's health status. According to the press release, “In the next Galaxy Watch, the new sensor will provide advanced predictive and preventive health features... as well as more accurate health measurements.” Samsung said it has more than doubled the performance of each photodiode, reducing the number of photodiodes in the BioActive Sensor from eight to four. The color palette of LEDs was also expanded and their number increased - in addition to the increased number of green, red and infrared LEDs, blue, yellow, violet and ultraviolet LEDs appeared in the sensor. In addition, their placement has been optimized. YouTube material Thanks to the upgrade, the updated sensor will provide more accurate monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, sleep quality and stress levels. The new sensor is also 30% more accurate in measuring heart rate during intense workouts than its predecessor. With an updated sensor, the next-generation Galaxy Watch will display the Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) index, a measure of metabolic health and biological aging that is heavily influenced by the wearer's overall lifestyle and eating habits. Used as an informative biomarker, this index provides insight into a user's biological age to help make more informed decisions about their health and work towards improving it. Using this indicator, you can also determine the improvement in physical fitness as you change your regimen and training process. Samsung noted that measuring the AGEs index is just one of the new features that will appear in the next version of the Galaxy Watch. The rest of the features will become known during the announcement of the new wearable device at Galaxy Unpacked. You can find all our projects on our Official website. With love, NSWTL.

The release of the iPhone 16 will be a turning point for Apple and will return sales to growth in China Apple's official statistics for the first quarter on revenue from smartphone sales in China came into some conflict with data from third-party sources, but the company's management insisted that it had grown in the local market. Wedbush analysts believe that the upcoming fall debut of the iPhone 16 will turn the tide toward single-digit growth in demand for Apple smartphones in China. According to experts Wedbush, the second quarter will be the last period for Apple, as a result of which iPhone shipments in China will decline. In the third quarter, at the end of which the debut of the iPhone 16 family may be planned, demand for Apple smartphones should return to growth, and not only in China. Representatives of Wedbush raised their forecast for the stock price of the company to $275, with the current quote being about $227. Investor optimism was fueled by the content of Apple's presentations at last month's WWDC 2024 developer conference. The company demonstrated its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence technologies into its software ecosystem. If, when announcing the iPhone 16 family of smartphones, the emphasis is placed specifically on artificial intelligence functions, this will create a serious demand for these devices around the world, according to Wedbush. The number of iOS devices in use worldwide reaches 2.2 billion, of which iPhones account for about 1.5 billion. App developers, according to Wedbush representatives, will introduce hundreds of software solutions for this ecosystem in the next six to twelve months, which will use artificial intelligence functions and fuel interest in the brand's new smartphones. You can find all our projects on our Official website. With love, NSWTL.

Scientists have created a 2D cooler for quantum computers - it will provide temperatures lower than in outer space Swiss scientists have developed an innovative two-dimensional cooling system for quantum computers that can reach temperatures of up to 100 millikelvin, converting heat into electrical voltage. The development could be a breakthrough in the field of quantum computing. The LANES research group at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EFPL), led by Andras Kis, has created a device that matches the efficiency of modern cooling technologies, but operates at weak magnetic fields and ultra-low temperatures required for quantum systems. The new technology makes it possible to achieve ultra-low temperatures by converting heat into electrical voltage, which is especially important for computing, since quantum bits (qubits) are extremely sensitive to heat and require cooling to temperatures below 1 kelvin. , writes Tom's Hardware resource. «There is currently no mechanism in quantum computing systems to prevent the qubits from heating up from operating electronics.“explained graduate student Gabriele Pasquale. However, this technology is built on a two-dimensional material just a few atoms thick, and when combined with graphene, it can achieve high performance. The device operates based on the Nernst effect, a thermomagnetic phenomenon in which an electric field is generated in a conductor under the influence of a magnetic field and a temperature difference. It is important to note that the new cooling system can be easily integrated into existing quantum computers, as it is made from readily available electronic components. "These results represent significant advances in nanotechnology and open up prospects for the development of advanced cooling systems needed for quantum computing“, Pasquale emphasized. Despite the achievement, the researchers note that the technology is intended exclusively for quantum computing and cannot be used to cool conventional computers. You can find all our projects on our Official website. With love, NSWTL.

Nothing introduced a round smart watch CMF Watch Pro 2 with interchangeable bezels for $69 The Nothing company, under its budget brand CMF by Nothing, presented the CMF Watch Pro 2 smart watch. The new product stands out from its predecessor, CMF Watch Pro, with a round aluminum alloy case and a correspondingly round display, which also has a replaceable bezel (frame). The device received a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with Always-On function, a resolution of 466 × 466 pixels, a frequency of 60 Hz and a brightness of 620 cd/m2. The watch supports over 100 different digital watch faces, as well as custom widgets, such as weather and music settings. CMF Watch Pro 2 also offers support for more than 120 sports modes, and using the Smart Movement Algorithm, it can automatically recognize five workout modes, accompanied by animated 3D prompts. CMF Watch Pro 2 is equipped with heart rate sensors, monitors blood oxygen saturation levels, stress levels, sleep hygiene, and menstrual cycles. The resulting data can be synchronized with popular health tracking applications, including Apple Health, Google Health Connect, Strava and the proprietary CMF Watch application. The smartwatch also has a built-in GPS module, a function button in the form of a crown, supports gesture control, calls via Bluetooth with noise reduction function, and can remotely control the smartphone camera. Designed for people with active lifestyles, the CMF Watch Pro 2 has IP68 water and dust resistance and can last up to 11 days on a single 305 mAh battery charge. CMF Watch Pro 2 is compatible with smartphones running Android 8.0 and later, as well as iOS 13 and later. The smartwatch will be available in light gray and dark gray versions with rubber straps, as well as in blue and orange versions with faux leather straps. The dimensions of the first two pairs are 25.5 × 4.5 × 1.36 cm, and the second two are 25.5 × 4.5 × 1.39 cm. The weight of the device with a rubber strap is 44 grams, and with an artificial leather strap - 48 grams. The CMF Watch Pro 2 smartwatch is already available for order in countries where Nothing is officially present. The price of the new item is $69 or €69, and sales will start on July 12. The company priced a set of replaceable bezel and strap at $9. Bezels are available in black, grey, silver and silver, with rounded or flat edges. In the future, the company will release other options. You can find all our projects on our Official website. With love, NSWTL.

Microsoft forced employees in China to switch to iPhone and banned the use of Android smartphones for work Last fall, the Chinese authorities had to deny introduction of a ban on the use of Apple devices for official purposes by employees of government companies and officials. At the same time, the brand’s products were accused of having data security problems. Now Microsoft has made a nod to Apple by banning employees of its offices in China from using devices running Android. At least, the agency is convinced of the existence of such requirements Bloomberg, although there were no official comments from Microsoft representatives on this topic. Allegedly, Chinese employees of the corporation must refuse to use any devices running Android for business purposes, and use exclusively Microsoft Authenticator password managers and the Identity Pass application to log into corporate information systems. It is allowed to use Apple devices for business purposes; if employees do not have one, then Microsoft itself will provide them in the form of iPhone 15 smartphones once. The proprietary Google Play infrastructure does not officially work in China, so devices running Android use alternative application stores in this country, and Microsoft could have fears that through them malware and various types of espionage tools could get onto the official devices of company employees in China. Microsoft employees in China will soon be required to verify their identity through Apple devices to log into corporate information systems. You can find all our projects on our Official website. With love, NSWTL.