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Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds add spatial audio and heart rate tracking
Immediately Anker is including a brand new entry to its line of Soundcore earbuds with the Liberty 4. Whereas this set retains the model within the price range earbud class with a $149.99 value, they’re the primary ones on this line to mix a “stick” design (as seen within the Liberty Air 2 Professional) and twin dynamic drivers that Soundcore claims “push the boundaries of sound efficiency, providing readability throughout all frequencies for the very best listening expertise with all genres of music.”
Whereas we’ll decide how the Liberty 4s measure up as soon as we’ve been ready to make use of them, the spec sheet options a couple of issues that we haven’t seen on each set of earbuds on this value vary. Not everyone seems to be a fan of spatial audio options in headphones and buds, however these buds have it, promising 360-degree monitoring with a gyroscope and algorithm that attempt to align the sounds as you progress your head whereas watching films or take heed to music when you have the function turned on.
In addition they embody an in-ear coronary heart charge sensor that ties to a Wellness app to maintain observe of day by day knowledge or simply when you work out — in case you don’t have a watch, armband, or ring to watch that type of factor.
For extra typical earbud duties, they embody Bluetooth 5.3, Soundcore’s HearID energetic noise cancellation, three sizes of ear suggestions, and 6 microphones (three per earbud) which might be supposed to assist your voice come via clearly to folks on the opposite finish. In addition they have multipoint connections to remain linked to each your laptop computer and cellphone, for instance. Like their predecessors, codec assist within the Liberty 4 consists of LDAC, AAC, and SBC, however not aptX.
Battery life might depend upon which options you utilize, promising as much as 9 hours on a cost with regular use, 5 hours in spatial audio mode, 6 hours whereas in LDAC mode and no noise cancellation, and as much as 7 hours with simply ANC on.
Their charging case can quick cost them for quarter-hour so as to add 3 hours of playback or cost them from empty to full in a single hour, and the case itself prices by way of USB-C or wirelessly. Underneath regular circumstances, Soundcore says the Liberty 4 is able to as much as 28 hours of use in regular circumstances earlier than you’ll drain the buds and their case.
Should you’re , they are going to be out there in both black or white, with the black model on sale beginning at this time from Soundcore.com, Amazon on October tenth, and Greatest Purchase’s web site by the top of October. The white set is scheduled to go on sale on October seventh from Soundcore and on October seventeenth from Amazon.
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Fujifilm’s new X-T50 has a film simulation dial — and a questionable price
Fujifilm has just announced a pair of new cameras at the company’s X Summit Sydney event. There’s the medium format GFX100S II, which frankly falls outside my scope of interest (and budget). The more mainstream of the two is the X-T50, which is a followup to — but not a replacement for — the X-T30 II, which will remain in Fujifilm’s lineup moving forward.
The X-T50 is a hodgepodge of the camera maker’s new and old tech. Let’s start with the new. The body has a fresh, more rounded shape that’s unlike anything else in the X-Series lineup, and there’s a film simulation dial right on the top, a first for any Fujifilm camera. You get several preset film sims to circle between and can choose your own for the three customizable slots — though you can’t set these to custom film recipes. Still, the dial goes to show what a vital part of Fujifilm’s appeal that these simulations have become over the years.
The X-T50 includes the same 40-megapixel sensor as the X-T5 and X-H2, plus the accompanying fifth-gen processor, so this camera offers a substantial increase in both resolution and autofocus performance compared to the X-T30 II. And it also gains a 7-stop in-body image stabilization system; the far less expensive X-T30 II lacks IBIS altogether. Continuous shooting is limited to 8fps with the mechanical shutter, whereas the X-T5 and X-H2 can both hit 15fps. For storage, there’s a single UHS-II SD card slot. Video performance has also been dialed up significantly:
But there are still some older hardware elements to this camera. For one, you’re stuck with the last-generation battery that isn’t nearly as long-lasting. And disappointingly, the electronic viewfinder is also unchanged from the X-T30 II. You do at least get the same 3-inch, 1.84-million dot rear LCD with two-way tilt as on the X-T5.
The X-T50 slots into a curious spot when it comes to pricing. If you’re buying the body alone, it’s $1,399.99, which is $500 more than the X-T30 II. But again, Fujifilm doesn’t consider this a replacement for that camera. It gets its own unique place in the lineup, which now looks like this:
Some of the upgrades that come with stepping up to the X-T5 include water resistance, a nicer EVF, dual SD slots, better continuous shooting performance, and the newer battery with superior endurance.
Fujifilm’s kit lens is also getting a notable revamp. The company’s well-regarded 18-55mm glass is being replaced by a new, lighter 16-50mm f/2.8 – 4.8 lens that now features water resistance. (The X-T50 itself doesn’t have any official water resistance.) Fujifilm believes this lens does a better job resolving that 40MP sensor compared to the ancient 18-55mm. It’s also a constant length, so all the zooming now happens internally without the lens having to extend. Sold on its own, the new 16-50mm lens costs $699. The combined X-T50 kit runs $1,799.99, so you’re only paying $400 for the lens in that scenario.
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Freak robot made in China can learn, think, work like humans
Sometimes, you have to see it to believe it.
And in rare cases, like this one, it freaks out observers watching. In the ever-expanding world of humanoid robots, a new star is rising, and its name is Astribot.
The Chinese company’s latest creation, the S1 model, is turning heads with its astonishing speed and precision.
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Astribot S1: How it’s breaking speed records
Imagine a robot that can move at a blistering pace of approximately 32.8 feet per second and handle a payload of 22 pounds per arm. That’s Astribot’s S1 for you. It’s like watching a superhero in action. Only this one is made of wires and metal.
The S1’s capabilities are not just impressive; they’re record-setting. The robot’s dexterity is showcased in a video where it performs tasks with such finesse that it can delicately shave a cucumber.
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It can even engage in the art of calligraphy.
That’s not all. It can also open and pour wine and flip a sandwich in a frying pan.
And for those who hate ironing and folding laundry, the S1 does that, too.
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What sets the Astribot S1 apart from other robots?
The S1’s ability to mimic human movements sets it apart from other robots. This robot is a learner, an imitator and a potential pioneer in robotics. The questions it raises are as intriguing as its abilities. Does it have a lower half? Can it walk, or is it destined to remain stationary? These are the mysteries that have yet to be answered.
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The backstory of the Astribot S1 robot
Founded in 2022 in Shenzhen, the Astribot maker Stardust Intelligence has roots that trace back to the Tencent Robotics Laboratory, Baidu, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with its founder, Lai Jie.
The S1 took a year to evolve and is expected to hit the market later in 2024. The robot’s name, inspired by the Latin proverb “Ad astra per aspera,” reflects its journey and commitment to AI robot technology.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
As Astribot prepares to launch the S1 robot, the world watches with bated breath. Will it revolutionize the way we think about humanoid robots? Will it outshine its competitors and set a new standard in the industry? Can the U.S. keep us with this Chinese technology? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: the robot wars have begun and Astribot’s S1 is leading the charge.
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Samsung mocks Apple’s crushing iPad Pro ad with its own ‘UnCrush’ pitch
On one side, responses included creatives like Hugh Grant and anyone who spotted a slightly-too-on-the-nose representation of Big Tech’s steamroller approach to art, copyright, and the past, powered by the might of generative AI tools. On the other there were the people ticked off by the knowledge that there was any backlash at all.
In response, the Samsung Mobile account on X posted this video with the hashtag “UnCrush,” which Ad Age reports was created by BBH USA and directed by Zen Pace. It shows a woman stepping over debris and spilled paint reminiscent of the end of Apple’s big hydraulic press incident and taking a seat to hum and play notes on a guitar assisted somehow by notes displayed on her Galaxy Tab S9 and the power of Galaxy AI.
No matter which side you’re on when it comes to the great iPad ad political divide, it’s a little fun to see Samsung trying to find a weak point in Apple’s armor again. Samsung’s marketing department used to practically specialize in this stuff, which the company’s lawyers’ argued: “drove Apple crazy,” but it seemed to run out of gas after deleting ads about iPhones dropping the in-box charging adapted. More recent attempts, like a browser-based Galaxy test drive for iPhone owners, just haven’t had the same punch as mocking that distinctive notch.
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