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Researchers develop AI tech that can monitor pitchers using low-resolution video captured by smartphones
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Researchers develop AI tech that can monitor pitchers using low-resolution video captured by smartphones

Waterloo researchers used images generated during the training process to help build the PitcherNet AI technology. Credit: University of Waterloo University of Waterloo...

Trump exempts smartphones, computers from reciprocal tariffs | Donald Trump News
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Trump exempts smartphones, computers from reciprocal tariffs | Donald Trump News

The latest exemptions cover imports from China in a step that aims to lessen the cost effect on US consumers. The Trump administration...

Dodgy Android smartphones are being preloaded with Triada malware
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Dodgy Android smartphones are being preloaded with Triada malware

Kaspersky uncovers counterfeit Android smartphones preloaded with Triada malware The researchers speculate the supply chain might have been compromised More than $270,000 in...

Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini’s reign in smartphones – here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices
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Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini’s reign in smartphones – here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices

Google’s plans to completely retire its Google Assistant software is officially under way following last week’s announcement that its AI-advanced Google Gemini will...

Millions of Americans are forced to delete photos every year because they ran out of storage on their smartphones
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Millions of Americans are forced to delete photos every year because they ran out of storage on their smartphones

Vast photo archives exist, yet most images remain unseen Cunard’s exhibition highlights the need for preserving physical memories Shared experiences create a lasting...

Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones
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Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones

Ray-Ban and Meta’s connected glasses saw success in 2024. Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but...

Deutsche Telekom will demo a new router that uses recycled components from smartphones and it should get Fairphone on alert
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Deutsche Telekom will demo a new router that uses recycled components from smartphones and it should get Fairphone on alert

Deutsche Telekom’s NeoCircuit Router pushes for sustainability in consumer electronics Project looks to turn old smartphones into routers NeoCircuit Router aims for 70%...

AI and smartphones enable rapid water quality analysis
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AI and smartphones enable rapid water quality analysis

A novel machine learning approach accurately predicts water alkalinity using smartphone-captured color changes induced by low-cost reagents. The technique demonstrates strong performance across...

Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
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Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions

The new line of Samsung Galaxy S25 phones, with advanced camera and artificial intelligence capabilities, are unveiled at a media preview event in...