Advanced Devices

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  Google Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Live Video and Screen-Sharing Features

  Google is reportedly rolling out its two major Gemini features — live video and screen-sharing. The Mountain View-based tech giant first unveiled these features at Google I/O 2024. Developed by Google DeepMind under Project Astra, these features come with live multimodal data processing capabilities and allows the artificial intelligence (AI) cha...

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  Apple’s Smart Home Hub Tipped to Adopt iOS 19-Style UI; Launch Delayed to Post WWDC 2025

  Apple has long been rumoured to be developing a new smart home hub as the latest addition to the company's portfolio of smart home products. The purported product’s launch was recently reported to face delays due to struggles faced by the Cupertino-based technology giant in developing a more advanced version of Siri, whose capabilities it may lar...

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  Apple’s Smart Home Hub Launch Reportedly Postponed Due to Siri Delays

  Apple has been rumoured to be developing a smart home hub for quite some time now. It was expected to be launched some time in March as the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of smart home products but now faces a postponement, according to a seasoned journalist. This is attributed to the struggles faced by the Cupertino-based technology ...

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  Samsung Showcases Flexible Briefcase, Flex Gaming Console and 27-Inch 500 Hz QD-OLED Monitor at MWC 2025

  Samsung Display showed off advanced OLED screens and foldable display technologies at MWC 2025, from its OCF smartphone displays with up to 5,000nits peak brightness to concept devices like the 'Flexible Briefcase', a new Flex Gaming console, and bezel-less OLED Tile displays. The company also showcased a 27-inch QD-OLED monitor with a 500Hz refres...

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  Qualcomm to Showcase 6G Vision, AI-Powered Wireless Advancements at MWC 2025

  Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its plans for the development of 6G wireless technology, with several of the innovations set to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company says it will commence standardisation of 6G cellular technology this year by increasing the spectral efficiency and improving coverage across a...

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  Tecno to Unveil Camon 40 Series, MegaBook S14 at MWC 2025 Alongside Its First AI Glasses

  Tecno, owned by China's Transsion Holdings, is all set to showcase its latest devices at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. The brand confirmed that it will unveil the Camon 40 smartphone series and MegaBook S14 laptop at the trade show. Tecno will also showcase its first AI glasses at the launch event. The Tecno Camon 40 series is tea...

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  Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order

  Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...

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  Oppo Find N5 Teased to Offer Mac Integration for Remote Operations and File Transfers

  Oppo Find N5 is confirmed to launch in China and global markets on February 20 as the “world's slimmest foldable” phone. Ahead of its official debut, the company has teased the handset’s compatibility with other ecosystems, including Apple’s MacOS. Powered by Oppo’s ColorOS 15, the Find N5 will feature advanced Mac integration, enabling u...

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  New Method Controls Synchronisation in Spin Hall Nano-Oscillators Using Spin Waves

  A study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Tohoku University demonstrates how phase synchronisation can be controlled in spin Hall nano-oscillators (SHNOs). Using propagating spin waves, the team achieved long-range coupling between SHNOs, opening new possibilities for applications in neuromorphic computing, telecommunications a...

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  Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor

  A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear mo...

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  Scientists Uncover New Form of Magnetism That Could Be the Key to Superconductivity

  Researchers have discovered altermagnetism, a third form of magnetism that combines the best properties of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. This new material, identified in manganese telluride, breaks time reversal symmetry and could play a crucial role in developing more efficient superconducting materials. Altermagnetism has the potential to en...

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  Scientists Develop New Infrared Photodiode Technology That Delivers Improved Responsiveness

  Researchers have developed a new infrared photodiode that improves responsivity by 35% compared to previous germanium-based designs. This innovation can be manufactured using existing techniques and integrated into a range of technologies. The new device is expected to have a broad impact, from telecommunications to self-driving cars. The technolog...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Reportedly Offer Gemini Advanced Subscriptions for Free

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series is rumoured to be launched on January 22, 2025, and it could reportedly offer free Gemini Advanced subscriptions to make the devices more lucrative. As per the report, Google might have partnered with the South Korean tech giant to bundle different durations of trial subscriptions of its artificial intelligence (AI) produc...

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  Apple's Foldable iPhone Tipped to Launch in September 2026 With Cutting-Edge Technology

  Rumors about Apple's first foldable iPhone have been circulating for quite some time. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly gearing up to launch the device next year, following the lead of competitors like Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola. A reliable tipster has provided a new bit of information about the foldable iPhone. Apple's foldable is s...

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  Nokia Could Be Developing a Digital Asset Encryption Device, Patent Filing Suggests

  Nokia's patent filing reveals plans to develop a system aimed at securing valuable cryptocurrencies. The company intends to achieve this by harnessing recent advancements in encryption technology.