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Galaxy Buds On set for European launch
A report indicates Samsung's Galaxy Buds On will soon arrive in Europe. No further details on the launch were provided.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Readers push back on Fitbit Edge's missing NFC
Google claims almost no one wants NFC in the Fitbit Edge, but many readers strongly disagree. The lack of NFC prevents using Google Wallet on the device.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps · Artificial intelligence
Smart ring adds a screen for AI control
The Aina Ring is a wearable device featuring a tiny display and a predictive operating system. It is now available for pre-order.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Chips & hardware
NVIDIA speeds up weight updates in reinforcement learning
NVIDIA introduced the Reshard Collective, a method to refresh model weights faster during RL post-training. It improves efficiency when inference and training run on separate GPU resources.
Full story at NVIDIA Developer ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Google AI spots high blood pressure via smartwatch
Google Research built an AI that detects signs of high blood pressure using only the pulse and motion sensors of a standard smartwatch. In a 196-person study its 65.8 percent detection rate beat the in-office measurement. It is live in the Google Health app but does not replace a formal diagnosis.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Chips & hardware
Nvidia adds an option against post-driver shader stutter
Nvidia has a new way to reduce shader stutters after driver updates. It is disabled by default.
Full story at XDA ↗ - Chips & hardware
IBM's Quantum System Two goes live in Chicago
IBM Quantum System Two is now operational at Hyde Park Labs, hosted by the University of Chicago. It will become a prominent fixture of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park once completed.
Full story at ibm.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems · Chips & hardware
Apple ships new products and iOS 27.3 betas
Apple launched five new products this week, with two more due next week. It also released the first betas of iOS 27.3 and related updates.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Chips & hardware · Artificial intelligence
NVIDIA presents Vera CPU for AI agents
NVIDIA says AI agents move between GPU reasoning and CPU execution throughout a task. AI factories therefore need CPUs that serve many agents quickly within limited power.
Full story at NVIDIA ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Poco X8s launches in Malaysia
Xiaomi Malaysia introduced the Poco X8s with a 6.35-inch display, 6,330mAh battery and 100W charging. It has a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, triple camera and IP68 rating, priced under RM2,000.
Full story at SoyaCincau ↗
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