Apple launches the New iPad mini with Apple Intelligence - Everything You Need to Know

<p><b>Apple </b>today introduced the new <b>iPad mini</b>, supercharged by the <b>A17 Pro chip</b> and <b>Apple Intelligence</b>, the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. With a beloved ultraportable design, the new iPad mini is available in four gorgeous finishes, including a new blue and purple, and features the brilliant <b>8.3-inch Liquid Retina display</b>. A17 Pro delivers a huge performance boost for even the most demanding tasks, with a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini, and support for Apple Intelligence. The versatility and advanced capabilities of the new iPad mini are taken to a whole new level with <b>support for Apple Pencil Pro</b>, opening up entirely new ways to be even more productive and creative. The <b>12MP wide back camera</b> supports <b>Smart HDR 4</b> for natural-looking photos with increased dynamic range, and uses machine learning to detect and scan documents right in the Camera app.</p><p>The new iPad mini features all-day battery life and brand-new experiences with iPadOS 18. Starting at just $679 with 128GB — double the storage of the previous generation — the new iPad mini delivers incredible value and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 23.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/apple-ipad-mini-2024-a17-pro-apple-intelligence.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple iPad mini 2024" border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQs8GkspXnNGBw2YfkZpi10THYnXa4Sm_6zjxo6JXPEhBwapOTLxbRDLboKCPKY6qIZ0i7_xydntrp6mtin1n3YNvu27A34Dt-Q4_67k8ReJEGwivO75bBXvAzqH1fCrLGJZwzhg6WE-OQ0ZwSJhhPIxu4X3qZCthP8qnmk9ULE1rKl5ydNYYvIGn7-6w/s16000/apple-ipad-mini-2024.jpg" title="Apple iPad mini 2024" /></a></div><br /><p><b>A17 Pro Unlocks Powerful Performance</b></p><p>The new iPad mini gets a major update with A17 Pro, delivering incredible performance and power efficiency in an ultraportable design. A17 Pro is a powerful chip that unlocks a number of improvements over A15 Bionic in the previous-generation iPad mini. With a 6-core CPU — two performance cores and four efficiency cores — A17 Pro delivers a 30 percent boost in CPU performance.1 A17 Pro also brings a boost in graphics performance with a 5-core GPU, delivering a 25 percent jump over the previous generation.1 A17 Pro brings entirely new experiences — including pro apps used by designers, pilots, doctors, and others — and makes it faster than ever for users to edit photos, dive into more immersive AR applications, and more. The new iPad mini brings true-to-life gaming with hardware-accelerated ray tracing — which is 4x faster than software-based ray tracing — as well as support for Dynamic Caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading. From creating engaging content faster than ever in Affinity Designer, to playing demanding, graphics-intensive AAA games like Zenless Zone Zero, users can take the powerful performance and ultraportable iPad mini anywhere.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Built for Apple Intelligence</b></p><p>With the power of the A17 Pro chip, the new iPad mini delivers support for Apple Intelligence. Deeply integrated into iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence harnesses the power of Apple silicon and Apple-built generative models to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers.</p><p>The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English this month through a free software update with iPadOS 18.1, and available for iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later. Apple Intelligence delivers experiences that are delightful, intuitive, easy to use, and specially designed to help users do the things that matter most to them:2</p><p>With Writing Tools, users can refine their words by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps.</p><p>Siri becomes more deeply integrated into the system experience and gets a new design with an elegant glowing light that wraps around the edge of the screen when active on iPad. With richer language-understanding capabilities, communicating with Siri is more natural and flexible. Siri can follow along when users stumble over their words, can maintain context from one request to the next, and now, users can type to Siri. Siri also has extensive product knowledge to answer questions about features on iPad and other Apple devices.</p><p>In Photos, the Memories feature now enables users to create the movies they want to see by simply typing a description, and with the new Clean Up tool, they can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.</p><p>Additional Apple Intelligence features will be rolling out over the next several months:</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/apple-ipad-mini-2024-a17-pro-apple-intelligence.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple iPad mini 2024" border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLduGJdvi2a-x8v8xF91BXkKWiB-MI1hyMKFdDxWRXph6mJdMl-3CFALQt0-zYqApLfzgntMw7zxcOThAdUlLTlxZKf4W289OFoY20tR6jHWUOkwxht7FFNZw6OLya9ovcSwzBGeA7kNb_pYHEfL9gO7tU0xkSvHXz3AZvuAcVJX2zucJt4E8r4X-5TN8/s16000/Apple-iPad-mini-Apple-Intelligence-Writing-Tools.jpg" title="Apple iPad mini 2024" /></a></b></div><b><br />Image Playground</b> allows users to create playful images in moments.<p></p><p><b>Image Wand</b> is a new tool in the Apple Pencil tool palette that can transform a rough sketch into a polished image.</p><p><b>Emoji</b> will be taken to an entirely new level with the ability to create original Genmoji by simply typing a description, or by selecting a photo of a friend or family member.</p><p><b>Siri </b>will be able to draw on a user’s personal context to deliver intelligence that is tailored to them. It will also gain onscreen awareness to understand and take action with users’ content, as well as take hundreds of new actions in and across Apple and third-party apps.</p><p>With ChatGPT integrated into experiences within iPadOS 18, users have the option to access its expertise, as well as its image- and document-understanding capabilities, within Siri and Writing Tools without needing to jump between tools. And privacy protections are built in so a user’s IP address is obscured, and OpenAI won’t store requests. Users can access ChatGPT for free without creating an account, and ChatGPT’s data-use policies apply for those who choose to connect their account.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Even Faster Connectivity</b></p><p>With faster wireless and wired connectivity, users can do even more on iPad mini while on the go. The new iPad mini supports Wi-Fi 6E, which delivers up to twice the performance than the previous generation,3 so users can download files, play games online, and stream movies even faster. Wi-Fi + Cellular models with 5G allow users to access their files, communicate with peers, and back up their data in a snap while on the go. Cellular models of the new iPad mini are activated with eSIM, a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card, allowing users to quickly connect and transfer their existing plans digitally, and store multiple cellular plans on a single device. Customers can easily get connected to wireless data plans on the new iPad mini in over 190 countries and regions around the world without needing to get a physical SIM card from a local carrier. The USB-C port is now up to 2x faster than the previous generation, with data transfers up to 10Gbps, so importing large photos and videos is even quicker.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Incredible Camera Experience</b></p><p>Great cameras, along with the incredibly portable form factor of iPad mini, enable powerful mobile workflows. The 12MP wide back camera delivers gorgeous photos, and with Smart HDR 4, they will be even more detailed and vivid. Utilizing the powerful 16-core Neural Engine, the new iPad mini uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify documents right in the Camera app and can use the new True Tone flash to remove shadows from the document. The 12MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera in portrait orientation, with support for Center Stage, is great for all the ways customers use iPad mini.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Magical Capabilities with Apple Pencil Pro</b></p><p>Apple Pencil Pro unlocks magical capabilities and powerful interactions, turning iPad mini into a sketchbook users can take anywhere. Apple Pencil Pro can sense a user’s squeeze, bringing up a tool palette to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colours, all without interrupting the creative process. A custom haptic engine delivers a light tap that provides confirmation when users squeeze, double-tap, or snap to a Smart Shape for a remarkably intuitive experience. Users can roll Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of the tool they’re using. Rotating the barrel changes the orientation of shaped pen and brush tools, just like pen and paper, and with Apple Pencil hover, users can visualize the exact orientation of a tool before making a mark. Apple Pencil Pro features support for Find My, and pairs, charges, and is stored through a new magnetic interface on the new iPad mini. iPad mini also supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), ideal for note taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more, at a great value.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/apple-ipad-mini-2024-a17-pro-apple-intelligence.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple iPad mini 2024" border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvBmx9bVO1uk2udUcKVq2erGS7nLVML3pLCJf7pDbnK-m5NpZKIZl90lvpzmk0JlkAR39ULWyuZC-HjeVFxSMX9oWC6-6uPGl25gWuqwUaILeN9n7aM6428cTSEGtXR7DMwpmGzhrXIGsbEsBr2P6VYEzuF58rVU3BJn6pETylOuQ90cQliRXWgVWCg8/s16000/Apple-iPad-mini-Apple-Pencil-Pro.jpg" title="Apple iPad mini 2024" /></a></b></div><b><br />iPadOS 18 Brings Powerful and Intelligent New Features</b><p></p><p>In addition to the groundbreaking capabilities of Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18 brings powerful features that enhance the iPad experience, making it more versatile and intelligent than ever. iPadOS also has advanced frameworks like Core ML that make it easy for developers to tap into the Neural Engine to deliver powerful AI features right on device.</p><p>Designed for the unique capabilities of iPad, Calculator delivers an entirely new way to use Apple Pencil to solve expressions, as well as basic and scientific calculators with a new history function and unit conversions. With Math Notes, users are now able to type mathematical expressions or write them out to see them instantly solved in handwriting like their own. They can also create and use variables, and add an equation to insert a graph. Users can also access their Math Notes in the Notes app, and use all of the math functionality in any of their other notes.</p><p>In the Notes app, handwritten notes become more fluid, flexible, and easy to read with Smart Script and the power of Apple Pencil. Smart Script unleashes powerful new capabilities for users editing handwritten text, allowing them to easily add space, or even paste typed text in their own handwriting. And as users write with Apple Pencil, their handwriting will be automatically refined in real time to be smoother, straighter, and more legible.</p><p>With new Audio Recording and Transcription, iPad can capture a lecture or conversation, and transcripts are synced with the audio, so users can search for an exact moment in the recording.</p><p>New levels of customization come to iPad, and users have even more options to express themselves through the Home Screen with app icons and widgets that can be placed in any open position. App icons and widgets can take on a new look with a dark or tinted effect, and users can make them appear larger to create the experience that is perfect for them. Control Center has been redesigned to provide easier access to many of the things users do every day, delivering quick access to new groups of a user’s most-utilized controls. Users can even organize new controls from third-party apps in the redesigned Control Center.</p><p>The Photos app receives its biggest update ever, bringing users powerful new tools that make it easier to find what they are looking for with a simplified and customizable app layout that takes advantage of the larger display on iPad and helps users browse by themes without having to organize content into albums.</p><p>Users have new ways to stay connected and express themselves in Messages, with all-new animated text effects, redesigned Tapbacks, and the ability to schedule messages to send at a later time.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Pricing and Availability</b></p><p>Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini starting today, October 15, on apple.com/ca/store, and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including Canada and the U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, October 23.</p><p>Available in blue, purple, starlight, and space grey, the new iPad mini starts at $679 (CAD) for the Wi-Fi model, and $879 (CAD) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.</p><p>The new iPad mini starts with 128GB of storage — double the storage of the previous generation. The new iPad mini is also available in 256GB and 512GB configurations.</p><p>For education, the new iPad mini starts at $599 (CAD). Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college and university students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels. For more information, visit apple.com/ca_edu_93120/store.</p><p>Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the new iPad mini. It is available for $169 (CAD), and $159 (CAD) for education. Apple Pencil (USB-C) is available for $109 (CAD), and $95 (CAD) for education.</p><p>The new Smart Folio, available in charcoal grey, light violet, denim, and sage, is $75 (CAD).</p><p>Apple offers great ways to save on the latest iPad. Customers can trade in their current iPad and get credit toward a new one by visiting the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, or an Apple Store location. To see what their device is worth and for terms and conditions, customers can visit apple.com/ca/shop/trade-in.</p><p>AppleCare+ for iPad provides unparalleled service and support. This includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know iPad best.</p><p>Every customer who buys directly from Apple Retail gets access to Personal Setup. In these guided online sessions, a Specialist can walk customers through setup, or focus on features that help them make the most of their new device.</p>

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Panasonic unveils AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera and AK-CFA100 Camera Fibre Adaptor

<p><b>Panasonic </b>has announced its new <b>AK-UCX100 Studio Camera</b> and <b>AK-CFA100 Camera Fibre Adaptor</b>. The two products provide customers with increased production flexibility in studio or live events while delivering the highest quality visuals. The UCX100 allows users to choose their operating style to meet their budget and production challenges. It can operate with a single camera head or in combination with the Camera Fibre Adaptor (CFA), or a Camera Control Unit (CCU) - delivering the highest quality footage in any shooting environment. The UCX100 and CFA100 will be available across the MEA region from December 2024.</p><p>The UCX100 supports 3G and 12G SDI outputs from the camera head and direct connection of the Remote Operation Panel, with sync and tally, so it can be operated as a standalone. The camera head can also operate in non-CCU mode by direct connection to a 25 Gbps network utilising a ST 2110 media transport network. By adding bidirectional SFP+ modules, this provides full redundancy of ST 2022-7.</p><p>Panasonic’s new Camera Fiber Adaptor (CFA100) can insert camera power into a standard ST 311 hybrid fibre cable for standalone camera operation. Alternatively, the camera can be powered by a CCU or a local 12 V XLR power supply. Users can take advantage of either power supply mode and connection method like dark fiber or ST 2110 connection. When used in combination with the CFA100, it can supply power for approximately 2km (extending to a maximum of 10km with a fibre optic cable ).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/panasonic-ak-ucx100-4k-studio-camera-ak-cfa100-camera-fibre-adaptor.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Panasonic unveils AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera and AK-CFA100 Camera Fibre Adaptor" border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="591" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdl45Dipbfp43Sq0bjiVYKFbLiv1XliapMQO8s-lESSFl4r2Tiah6YCGxYGucZdjkQz-zsbp5AWjD9QF_jlGm6NS87q2KY0ibItE2I3CIr0nJqiaWy6QSC4Vn0JqW9FSE4oTt-t61eubIZJmJEAzquUICcXXjTI6ZJ7hKf1NJwBlNAaGTc-q09edgJUsw/s16000/panasonic-ak-ucx100-4k-studio-camera-ak-cfa100-camera-fibre-adaptor.jpg" title="Panasonic unveils AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera and AK-CFA100 Camera Fibre Adaptor" /></a></div><br />When producing content in a traditional studio with a CCU, the camera pairs with Panasonic’s recently released AK-UCU700/UCU710 Series Camera Control Unit, which provides all traditional points of connectivity, alongside optional Dante, ST 2110 and ST 2022-7 redundancy. In addition, it optionally supports a wide range of protocols, such as NDI® High Bandwidth, SRT, as well as the parallel operation of baseband and IP.<p></p><p>The UCX100 can easily pair with any Panasonic camera, including the AW-UE160 PTZ camera, to ensure consistent, cohesive production quality. Both cameras also share the same sensor enabling smooth colour matching. When used with AK-UCU700/710 Series, the UCX100 supports 4x high speed 1080p and 2x high speed UHD.</p><p>Using the latest innovations, Panasonic has addressed a range of IP conversion challenges for users. The UCX100 studio camera is compatible with the SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based video transmission standard – delivering uncompressed 4K video for both studio-based and live production shoots. ST 2110 can either be connected via the AK-UCU700/ or directly to the camera for CCU-less operation. For those on-location events where bandwidth is limited, the UCX100 can transmit visual loss-less video quality with low latency using the JPEG XS standard . It will also feature a “tagged VLAN” function , which can group connected cameras together, simplifying management during large-scale network operation.</p><p>The UCX100 is designed to bring live stage productions to life through the camera. The resolution of 2.000 TV lines reproduces details in high definition. The wide dynamic range and colour gamut of HDR (HLG)/BT.2020 conveys rich gradations and colours with a sense of realism. In addition, the camera has a variety of shooting support functions, such as moiré suppression filter  that can reduce moiré generated when shooting on LED walls. It also features a high-precision focus indicator that supports focus points with a guide display.</p>

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Intel launches Core Ultra 200S Series - The First AI PC Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors

<p>Today, <b>Intel </b>launched the new <b>Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S series processor family</b> that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs. Led by the <b>Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285K</b>, the latest generation of enthusiast desktop processors includes five unlocked desktop processors equipped with up to <b>8 next-gen Performance-cores (P-cores)</b>, the fastest cores available for desktop PCs, and up to<b> 16 next-gen Efficient-cores (E-cores)</b> that altogether result in up to 14% more performance in multi-threaded workloads than the previous generation. The new family are the first NPU-enabled desktop processors for enthusiasts and come with a built-in Xe GPU with state-of-the-art media support.</p><p>Thanks to the latest Intel core and efficiency innovations, Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop processors deliver a landmark reduction in power usage with up to 58% lower package power in everyday applications and up to 165W lower system power while gaming. The new processor family combines improved efficiency with improved performance, also delivering up to 6% faster single-threaded and up to 14% faster multi-threaded performance over the previous generation.</p><p>With complete AI capabilities powered by the CPU, GPU and NPU, enthusiasts get the intelligent and powerful performance they need for content creation and gaming, all with a reduced energy footprint.  By bringing the AI PC to enthusiasts for the first time, the Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors deliver up to 50% faster performance in AI-enabled creator applications against competing flagship processors7. The newly available NPU enables offloading of AI functions. Examples include freeing up discrete GPUs to increase gaming frame rates, significantly reducing power usage in AI workloads, and enabling accessibility use cases such as face- and gesture-tracking in games while minimizing performance impact.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/intel-core-ultra-200s-desktop-processors-series.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S series processor family" border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiBuPqKRBGKVCrmzUWmGlQlUbSw5cizoWv6hxacFU77z2NrEMNeabzEmK9kNkMD_se2DCX6YHnV9a2q5XEZBVhtjH9V8ARo5HSwsieNxpuF_Qf9d2dRVzv8yavJ0jB1yMxVIkZf-lCDTx0mEFNg7MXsMtitlmvtNDYbtLhJBseN7vbDYDzGauAoJi4wc/s16000/intel-core-ultra-200s-desktop-processors-series.jpg" title="Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S series processor family" /></a></div><br />With up to 36 platform TOPS, the new Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S series processor is Intel’s first and ​best desktop processor ​for AI PCs​. <p></p><p><b>The Complete Enthusiast Solution:</b> Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors offer excellent performance in AI and content creation, and power an immersive gaming experience, with up to 28% gaming performance uplift compared to competing flagship processors8.</p><p><b>New Intel® 800 Series Chipset:</b> Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors’ new Intel 800 Series chipset extends platform compatibility with up to 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes, up to 8 SATA 3.0 ports, and up to 10 USB 3.2 ports, empowering enthusiasts to take advantage of the latest connectivity, storage, and other technologies.</p><p><b>Overclocking Overhauled:</b> Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors bring new overclocking functionality with fine-grain controls, with top turbo frequency in 16.6 MHz steps for P-cores and E-cores. A new memory controller supports fast, new XMP and CUDIMM DDR5 memory up to 48GB per DIMM for up to 192GB in total, and the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility now includes one-click overclocking enhancements.</p><p><b>Leading Connectivity:</b>  Intel Core Ultra 200S processors come equipped with 20 CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes, 4 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, support for 2 integrated Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E​ and Bluetooth 5.3​. Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi delivers supercharged wireless performance and enables seamless, immersive online gameplay through application priority auto-detection, bandwidth analysis and management, and smart AP selection and switching.</p><p><b>Multi-Engine Security:</b> Intel® Silicon Security Engine helps preserve data confidentiality and code integrity while maintaining high performance for demanding AI workloads.</p><p> </p><p><b>When It’s Available: </b>Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors will be available at retail online and in stores, and via OEM partner systems starting Oct. 24, 2024.</p>

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Apple launches New Professional Learning Resources for Teachers

<p>In celebration of <b>World Teachers’ Day</b>, <b>Apple </b>today launched all-new free classroom resources to help educators and students embrace creativity in any lesson, and is celebrating educators through special collections and offerings across Apple services. Additionally, the company announced a major expansion of its groundbreaking education grant program into 100 new schools and communities, reaching students and teachers across six continents with free grant-funded STEAM programming.</p><p>Over the past four decades, Apple has been a committed educational leader. Through its work in education, the company has shared its cutting-edge technology and professional learning resources with millions of students and educators, equipping them with the tools to create new worlds, connect in engaging ways, and pursue the jobs of tomorrow. To illustrate the reach of its efforts, Apple is also releasing its first-ever <b>Education Impact Report</b>, which provides a snapshot of the work the company is doing to support teachers and learners worldwide.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Supporting Teachers and Community Educators with New Tools</b></p><p>Over the course of Apple’s long history in education, professional learning and educator resources have always been key parts of the company’s approach, as the effective use of technology can help unlock the potential of all learners.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/10/apple-world-teachers-day.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple launches New Professional Learning Resources for Teachers" border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-s3Z5FF3DPr1T5_I4zYptLihmfCrNHfI2zXFi1AWd47pznLggIRcCCBkiF6UmC7awOhuRpGyFv_XlHm_NRF1-rucIhBjzR0gnHPbmL4dx9dQ1MGXANcBkl-hvKZO78ipUdX3lXw4znO2keYT9KMJZJx0uu1jmuVraB201W6H25SMrw0eB__4sJ4P7aI/s16000/apple-world-teachers-day.jpg" title="Apple launches New Professional Learning Resources for Teachers" /></a></div><br />Today, Apple is launching new <b>Everyone Can Create</b> resources for teachers. Creative Activities are a collection of quick, interactive, and fun lesson ideas that empower educators to sprinkle imagination and originality into their learning plans. Creative Activities for Early Learners (ages 4 to 8) and Creative Activities for Students (ages 8 and up) enable teachers to engage their students without increasing their workload. Each activity strengthens essential skills and gets students creating quickly with templates and shareable links.<p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>New Creative Activities include:</b></p><p>The new Creative Activities are now available in the Apple Education Community, a professional learning hub with more than 1 million members where educators can find inspiration, share resources, and connect with peers. This week, the Apple Education Community is expanding its Forum collaboration features to 16 additional countries and regions, enabling participation from even more educators around the world.1</p><p>In addition, Apple continues to expand Apple Learning Coach, a free professional learning program that helps educators coach teachers on how to get the most out of Apple products. With new lessons and the ability to register and participate at any time, Apple Learning Coach is now available in eight languages across 15 countries and regions.2 To date, more than 4,000 certified Apple Learning Coaches have guided nearly 100,000 teachers, impacting 2.4 million students.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reaching Students and Teachers on Six Continents Through Grant Programs</b></p><p>Apple works with schools and nonprofit organizations around the world to provide grants and other hands-on programming designed to expand access to technology, along with educational and workforce opportunities. To date, the company has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in technology, tools, and resources to more than 200 education and community partners. In the last year alone, Apple has expanded its support to nearly 40 new education partners across Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.</p><p>This work is largely connected to Apple’s Community Education Initiative, through which the company provides hardware, scholarships, financial support, educator resources, and access to Apple experts to schools and organizations in under-resourced communities. Apple collaborates with each partner organization to customize and enhance programming to support the community’s specific goals and transform students’ in-school and extracurricular experiences.</p><p>Apple’s extensive education initiatives also include Apple Developer Academies and the Apple Foundation Program, which bring coding education and skills training to developers and entrepreneurs around the world, along with free resources like Everyone Can Code, Develop in Swift Tutorials, Everyone Can Create, Challenge for Change, and Today at Apple sessions at all Apple Store locations.</p><p>As detailed in the newly released Education Impact Report, in the past five years, more than 10,000 teachers have received professional learning opportunities through Apple grants. Over that same time frame, 500,000 students in close to 2,000 schools and communities around the world have engaged in the company’s grant programs. Apple currently supports more than 200 schools and nonprofit organizations — a number that continues to increase.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Forging New Partnerships and Deepening Existing Work</b></p><p>CodeDoor, one of Apple’s newer partners, provides coding and workforce preparedness training for migrants throughout Germany. Apple supports the organization’s Creators program, which uses Everyone Can Code resources and Swift Playgrounds to give participants the tools to design and pitch apps as solutions to community challenges. Through a hybrid experience that takes place over the course of eight months, participants acquire valuable skills, including coding with Swift and presentation techniques.</p><p>Apple is also deepening its work with existing community partners. Since 2020, the company has collaborated with the New York Public Library to expand access to technology through in-person and virtual training classes for learners of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on helping adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today’s digital world.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Celebrating World Teachers’ Day Across Apple</b></p><p>In honour of World Teachers’ Day, Apple is celebrating educators around the world through special collections and offerings across its services.</p><p>The Great Tools for Teachers collection in the App Store highlights classroom and lesson-planning essentials that educators can use to support their work. On Apple Music, users can listen to a collection of learning-based albums and playlists highlighted throughout the Kids and Family categories; on Apple Books, readers can explore a collection of nonfiction and kids’ books about inspiring educators; and in Podcasts, listeners can find featured shows focusing on conversations by and for educators alongside narratives about education. Additionally, the Apple TV app features a collection of movies and shows that highlight the importance of teachers in the lives of pupils.</p><p>Across the world, teachers can use Group Reservations to book a Today at Apple session for their students at their local Apple Store, selecting from more than 20 topics great for educators and their students to learn how to code, create, and get the most out of Apple products. Learn more and request a session at apple.com/ca/today/groups.</p><p>Additionally, Apple is hosting a special session for teachers at <b>Apple Park Visitor Center</b> in Cupertino, California, on World Teachers’ Day (October 5). The Go Further with iPadOS 18 for Education workshop will bring together certified Apple Learning Coaches and educators from across California for hands-on demos using <b>iPad Pro</b> and <b>Apple Pencil Pro</b>.</p>

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REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet launched Globally

<p>The <b>REDMAGIC</b> has launched the <b>Nova Gaming Tablet</b> in the global market today, which comes in two configurations: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB in Midnight color.</p><p>At its core, the REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition, which unlocks exceptional gaming capabilities with a CPU frequency of up to 3.4GHz and a GPU clocked at 1GHz. Its stunning 10.9-inch 2.8K display, paired with an impressive 144Hz refresh rate, ensures incredibly smooth and immersive visuals.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/redmagic-nova-gaming-tablet.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet" border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KFHZhnNYdplE3x4GHVJ5kB74yZBt_nZe9-0zLdEjuPaiReRkgUSAa1g8OQrXhOBhT1fsOyuQgSd96Te7hAtV9ijYdO3aYfxxULdVFa1DZaKjF5N4iBMwbIajSqj7HXTznbZpPGUA3w4ZtKJZZZHuS8JYsb-RzIluw6HBNslITRiCA1Lvqnf2aeppJ2E/s16000/redmagic-nova-gaming-tablet.jpg" title="REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet" /></a></div><br />The REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet, powered by the <b>Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition</b>, delivers exceptional gaming performance with a CPU frequency of up to 3.4GHz and a GPU frequency of 1GHz. It is equipped with LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, along with a 9-layer cooling system and a 20,000 RPM fan to ensure peak performance during intense gaming sessions.<p></p><p>Equipped with a robust <b>10,100mAh battery</b>, the Nova offers up to 10 hours of uninterrupted gaming on a single charge. The innovative REDMAGIC Cube AI and Gravity X 2.0 technologies elevate the gaming experience, providing multiple game modes and enhanced connectivity, making the Nova the premier choice for hardcore gamers in pursuit of peak performance.</p><p>A sophisticated 9-layer cooling system, enhanced with a high-speed 20,000 RPM fan, keeps the tablet cool even during the most intense gaming sessions. Moreover, with <b>UFS 4.0</b> and <b>LPDDR5X memory</b> on board, users can enjoy ultra-responsive performance and breathtaking visuals, all supported by the remarkable 144Hz refresh rate on <b>10.9-inch 2.8K display</b>.</p>

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Snapchat announces platform makeover, New AR Lens Studio and more at the Snap Partner Summit 2024

<p>This week, the highly anticipated sixth edition of the <b>Snap Partner Summit (SPS)</b> took place, revealing a series of updates to the platform, as well as new creative opportunities for Snapchatters, creators and businesses alike. The cutting edge features include a new profile design created to elevate the user experience; more tools to make content and build communities; and an enhanced AR Lens Studio to amplify creativity. With users in the GCC opening the platform on average 45 times per day, these enhancements are set to elevate the region's digital communication platform of choice.</p><p>Evan Spiegel, Snap’s CEO, took to the SPS stage to announce the game-changing updates, while other executives and external speakers shared demos and keynotes, explaining the transformative impact to both personal and business users. One of the most significant updates unveiled was the Snapchat platform makeover offering a simplified Snapchat. Currently being tested with groups around the world, the enhanced design organizes the app to be centered around what we use our phones for most: communication, taking pictures, and finding entertainment.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/snap-partner-summit-2024.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snap Partner Summit 2024" border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zV2gyiPnxsiymlhsCoHPci3kWLeoNJZBIJIX7EM2w0MTtfoVIHp6-Mw8CEqke08lEe-wY9neQV0DRBpVcOXKm_Q4R1Zf76H0dSoMQ9mC7trCpqprwtej1L7EH5yZwSx2cjc3c7CpE3mwNjsHbOWd4wBeQz64cZgIcP6rGjTYUxoITnMQpf5hx28adSA/s16000/snap-partner-summit-2024.jpg" title="Snap Partner Summit 2024" /></a></div><br />As pioneers in Augmented Reality (AR) technology, Snap’s rebuild of the Lens Studio will allow AR developers to build more robust, advanced AR experiences together. Snap is also making AR creation more approachable with Easy Lens, powered by AI the feature allows users to build Lenses in a matter of minutes, just by typing in what they want to create. With 80% of consumers desiring to use AR everyday in the MENA region, these updates will be pivotal for local brands looking to generate real relationships with their audiences. What’s more, a roll out of new GenAI Suite features in the Lens Studio will include tools such as Animation Blending, Body Morph, and Icon Generation, making it faster and easier to bring creativity to life.<p></p><p>Aligned with Snap’s regional direction to continue supporting the growth of creators, SPS also saw imperative updates to the platforms offering in this space. The new Profile Design allows both established and aspiring creators 16 and older to easily toggle between their personal and public accounts. Snapchatters can also pin their favourite Snaps to the top of their public profiles, and use replies to turn messages into a photo and video response, creating deeper engagement with fans.</p><p>SPS also saw the introduction of the fifth generation of Spectacles, the see-through, standalone AR glasses that allow users to experience immersive Lenses together, use MyAI, and extend Snapchat experience into three dimensions.</p>

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LEGO and McLaren recreate Fully Drivable McLaren P1 made from LEGO Technic Elements

<p>The <b>LEGO Group</b> and <b>McLaren Automotive</b> have embarked on the toughest LEGO Technic challenge to date, recreating a one-of-a-kind, fully drivable <b>McLaren P1</b>™ made from LEGO Technic elements. And if that wasn’t enough, McLaren F1™ driver, Lando Norris has been enlisted for the ultimate challenge, to complete a lap of the iconic British racetrack, Silverstone, in the 1:1 scale LEGO Technic McLaren P1.</p><p>This life-size replica of the McLaren P1™ is made from 342,817 LEGO Technic elements, weighing approximately 1220kg, with some truly remarkable displays of engineering. The car has fully functional steering, making it the first LEGO big build ever capable of steering and taking on tricky racetrack corners. The build features an electric motor consisting of LEGO Technic Function batteries and an electric car battery, allowing it to travel further than any other LEGO model before it.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/lego-technic-mclaren-p1.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive recreate Fully Drivable McLaren P1 made from LEGO Technic Elements" border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81OWkuEsZ4Wx0nJCKK6JoNx8JE2I0JAcVUjJM6ooTXr59w7W_qytk9qNtt3-np9UR3ctwXB4rw6kEV9HUokQZyadXdwU4MUfOOQuzrMb9XDBdVfVWpluxa0O9jQIXkTAz7dT_-6GF2bqMLJraGpHphSTv3B35XjpOU0N2hrlLrUD8r4h5Nc80qdKm0FA/s16000/lego-technic-mclaren-p1.jpg" title="LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive recreate Fully Drivable McLaren P1 made from LEGO Technic Elements" /></a></div><br />The big build process came to life with 23 specialists from design, engineering and building from the LEGO group and McLaren Automotive, with 8,344 hours of development and construction and requiring 393 different types of LEGO Technic elements.  <p></p><p>With the car assembled, all that was left to do was to embark on the ultimate challenge, and with it being a McLaren supercar replica, who better to get behind the wheel than McLaren F1™ Driver, Lando Norris. The British driver was more than up to the task, taking on the twist and turns of the 5.891km (3.66 miles) track and completing the lap around the Silverstone Circuit. With the enormity of this challenge, Silverstone was the perfect setting given McLaren’s rich history with the home of British racing. </p><p>Fans can see the full video of Lando Norris completing the Ultimate Challenge in the life-size LEGO Technic McLaren P1™ by visiting lego.com/en-gb/themes/technic/mclaren-p1.</p><p>The LEGO Technic McLaren P1™ 1:8 set is available at www.LEGO.com/McLaren and LEGO Stores priced at £389.99 / €449.99 / $449.99.</p>

LEGO and McLaren recreate Fully Drivable McLaren P1 made from LEGO Technic Elements

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OPPO Partners with Discovery Channel to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary

<p>In celebration of its 20th anniversary, <b>OPPO </b>has partnered with <b>Discovery Channel</b> to launch the <b>Culture in a Shot project</b>, a global initiative aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural diversity through imaging technology. Since its founding in 2004, OPPO has grown into a global smart device brand with operations in over 60 countries and regions, and cultural diversity remains an integral part of its identity. This collaboration aims to spotlight and preserve the rich heritage of local cultures worldwide, moving from seeing and understanding these traditions to ensuring their continuity for future generations.</p><p>This year’s theme, ‘Portraits of Legacy,’ highlights the cultural journey capture through OPPO’s imaging technology, showcasing vibrant cultures and dedicated individuals preserving these timeless traditions. From traditional musicians of Thailand’s hill tribes to batik artisans in Indonesia and flamenco dancers in Spain, Jerome captures the enduring stories of those who are safeguarding their cultural heritage.</p><p>The cultural journey begins in Chiang Mai, OPPO and Discovery partnered photographer Jerome Teo traveling north along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Surrounded by rolling hills and paddy fields, Jerome met Northern Thailand’s hill tribes—ethnic minority groups with their own distinct languages and customs. From the music of the Lisu people to the rattan weaving of the Lahu, each art form tells a unique cultural story. These tribes express their heritage and life through a tapestry of traditional music, crafts, and rituals, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the region.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/oppo-discovery-channel-culture-project.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OPPO Partners with Discovery Channel to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIMaJR-b1sYzLNmNcgyqKtpmbdeZEnOo3ES37eV7DEWeu4DTQEnPjUCmjmUzcvsdn3UN-U0ZXuBgRH7FOs3dYaJd8GIB9BUUfRmA1GdTEfPv_OEdHs2fTchc6mzH8PW37KKsgc9heSAvEMoQrUl1vJRyIA_8r2Ps8ntCKLOiq89AUTkQfilOg-C6imSw/s16000/oppo-discovery-channel-culture-project.jpg" title="OPPO Partners with Discovery Channel to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary" /></a></div><br />Moving from the hills of Thailand to the artistic heart of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Jerome encounters artisans dedicated to the ancient craft of batik. Each batik piece, painstakingly created with detailed patterns and dyes, serves as a visual representation of Indonesia's deep-rooted traditions. However, as industrialization spreads, this intricate art form is slowly fading among younger generations. Jerome’s photographs capture the devotion of these artisans, who strive to keep this heritage alive as a defining symbol of Indonesian culture.<p></p><p>Continuing west to Seville, Spain, Jerome captures the intense emotions of flamenco dancers who perform in the birthplace of this passionate art form. Flamenco, born from the traditions of traveling gypsies, is more than just a performance—it's an expression of identity deeply embedded in Andalusian culture. Amid the vibrant shows that draw tourists from around the world, concerns arise that commercialization may threaten flamenco’s authentic spirit. Jerome’s work brings to light the raw emotion and dedication of those fighting to preserve the true essence of flamenco.</p><p>Beyond showcasing these cultural photos shot by OPPO and Discovery Channel, OPPO also encourages its communities from all over the world to capture and showcase their culture. In Malaysia, OPPO has launched the #OPPOMalaysiaThroughTheLens initiative, which is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU). The initiative use OPPO's latest smartphones to capture the uniqueness of their traditional culture such as Wayang Kulit Melayu Tradisional Kelantan, Iban Ngajat Dance, Magagung Penampang, Teochew Opera and Dondang Sayang, reigniting interest in these traditional art forms and fostering a more empathetic society.</p><p>As a tech company, OPPO is also exploring innovative ways to revive culture through technology. Using the latest GenAI technology, the OPPO AI Studio launched in the Reno12 series  allowes users generate a studio-quality portrait of themselves as a flamenco dancer—an intuitive way to immerse in flamenco culture no matter where you are. </p>

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Intel and AWS Expand Strategic Collaboration, Helping Advance U.S.-Based Chip Manufacturing

<p><b>Intel Corp</b>. (INTC) and <b>Amazon Web Services. Inc.</b> (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced a co-investment in custom chip designs under a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar framework covering product and wafers from Intel. This is a significant expansion of the two companies' longstanding strategic collaboration to help customers power virtually any workload and accelerate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.</p><p>As part of the expanded collaboration, Intel will produce an AI fabric chip for AWS on <b>Intel 18A</b>, the company's most advanced process node. Intel will also produce a <b>custom Xeon 6 chip</b> on <b>Intel 3</b>, building on the existing partnership under which Intel produces <b>Xeon Scalable processors</b> for AWS.</p><p>With this expanded collaboration, Intel and AWS underscore their commitments to accelerating U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing and creating a vibrant AI ecosystem in Ohio. Intel continues to be committed to the New Albany area and its plans to build leading edge semiconductor manufacturing. AWS is planning to invest $7.8 billion to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio, in addition to the $10.3 billion it has invested in the state of Ohio since 2015.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/intel-aws-chip-manufacturing-collaboration.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Intel and AWS Expand Strategic Collaboration, Helping Advance U.S.-Based Chip Manufacturing" border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9dV0-xHtsm2QONSrJuPr8vA_4p_KQz3mhJnN0SWnZkzC3pEVLuOlVmQUtQsDz68MocncGmXwLr8mAVXvu-cQW4TgIZg3DUyA1MkiQvenEEpxhaMM5dwcvEfNb7vMmSgj_etnE-9aGS0jUtbsVccUqR4VaBXEc0rX4J50cobS7f-Xanv3xTIXw9mcLBM/s16000/intel-aws-chip-manufacturing-collaboration.jpg" title="Intel and AWS Expand Strategic Collaboration, Helping Advance U.S.-Based Chip Manufacturing" /></a></div><br />AWS and Intel have a more than 18-year relationship dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes to develop, build, and deploy their mission critical workloads in the cloud, while also supporting them to reduce cost and complexity, increase security, accelerate business outcomes, and scale to meet their current and future computing requirements. Going forward, Intel and AWS also intend to explore the potential for further designs to be produced by Intel based on Intel 18A and future process nodes including <b>Intel 18AP </b>and <b>Intel 14A</b>, which is expected to be produced in Intel's Ohio facilities, as well as the migration of existing Intel designs to these platforms.<p></p><p><b>Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO</b>, said; <blockquote>This expansion of our longtime relationship with AWS reflects the strength of our process technology and delivers differentiated solutions for customer workloads. Intel's chip design and manufacturing capabilities, combined with the comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, AI and machine learning services of AWS, will unleash innovation across our shared ecosystem and support the growth of both businesses, as well as a sustainable domestic AI supply chain.</blockquote></p><p><b>Matt Garman, CEO at AWS</b>, said; <blockquote>At AWS, we're committed to delivering the most powerful and innovative cloud infrastructure to our customers. By co-developing next-generation AI fabric chips on Intel 18A, we continue our long-standing collaboration, dating back to 2006 when we launched the first Amazon EC2 instance featuring their chips. Our continued collaboration allows us to empower our joint customers with the ability to run any workload and unlock new AI capabilities.</blockquote></p><p><b>Ohio Governor Mike DeWine</b>, said; <blockquote>This collaboration between Intel and AWS is a great development for U.S.-based manufacturing and solidifying Ohio as a leader in A. Today's announcement furthers Intel's commitment to U.S. manufacturing sites, like Ohio's, as well as AWS's commitment to its nearly decade-long investment in our state.</blockquote></p>

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Rolling Square unveils AirNotch Pro and AirCard Pro Trackers for Android and Apple Networks

<p><b>Rolling Square</b>, a group of lifehackers with a passion for creating groundbreaking consumer electronics that seamlessly integrate into daily lives, introduces two new bluetooth trackers: <b>AirNotch® Pro</b> and <b>AirCard® Pro</b>. The new family of Pro trackers offer a robust, durable design, maximized feature set, and seamless integration into both Apple and Google ecosystems. With community feedback at the center of design, AirNotch Pro and AirCard Pro make tracking everyday valuables easy with any device and in any urban or outdoor setting. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>AirNotch Pro: The Loudest, Sturdiest Keyring Tracker Ever Created</b> </p><p>AirNotch Pro is a keyring tracker built for those constantly on the move, from digital nomads to outdoor adventurers. And it’s not just for keys—attach it to anything you don’t want to misplace, like bags, cameras, or even your pet’s collar. With two models - compatible with either Google or Apple networks, AirNotch Pro uses Bluetooth to help you locate your belongings anywhere in the world, triangulating off the OS’ entire network. Its robust, water-resistant design can handle any weather, and the glow-in-the-dark feature makes it easy to spot even in low-light situations, like the depths of a backpack. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/rolling-square-aircard-pro-airnotch-pro-android-ios-tracker.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AirNotch Pro" border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvOXDdMWjhhbqcNbl3VuZZqe160ubfXoP5fHIBW2-wKe-sr611gHSBkfu0Srl6FxK_qCWwv3Q-TbvWyPKk3FTk0FnoN3aJyOzvjWf-3IZWtmac40P54LayR6-l-I_UrFKMGP3UX0ylu5YV7FReXPZSacQEruCFe51d2nR1PD-gzse3BNwxg5Q7A2sR6I/s16000/rolling-square-airnotch-pro-tracker.jpg" title="AirNotch Pro" /></a></div><p><b>Loud 360° Sound:</b> Lost valuables are a thing of the past with AirNotch Pro’s powerful, 360° sound - louder than any other device on the market. When nearby, simply use Google Find My Device or Apple’s Find My to activate the tracker’s dual buzzers. Placed on opposite sides, the buzzers resonate sound from every angle making items easy to find even when buried underneath other things. To make retrieval even more effortless, ask Google or Siri to prompt your AirNotch to beep.  </p><p><b>Long-Lasting, Replaceable Batteries:</b> Each AirNotch Pro includes two replaceable button batteries, providing up to 20 months of uninterrupted tracking - twice as long as other leading trackers. To replace the batteries, simply open the compartment using the included metal ring to swap them out. </p><p><b>Glow in the Dark:</b> ​​Inspired by the precision of Swiss luxury watches, AirNotch Pro is the first tracker to incorporate photoluminescent components that glow in the dark, allowing you to conveniently locate your belongings in the dark depths of backpacks, purses, or under the couch and enabling you to locate in quiet environments when sound is not an option. </p><p><b>Durable Construction:</b> AirNotchPro’s durable construction features two premium ABS plastic shells, paired with a sturdy CNC-machined, anodized aluminum frame and custom gaskets for IP68-rated impermeability. Securely assembled with Torx screws, AirNotch Pro is designed to withstand the rigors of daily life as well as rugged adventures. The device's robust aluminum hook connects directly to your valuables without needing extra accessories. </p><p><b>Left Behind Reminders and Anti-Tracking Notifications with Apple Find My:</b> AirNotch Pro keeps you informed and secure with instant notifications if you leave the device behind. On the Apple version, alerts come through Apple’s Find My, ensuring you never lose track of your belongings. Additionally, it allows you to share your device position with up to five people - perfect for family and friends. AirNotch Pro also prioritizes your privacy—if someone attempts to track you using a similar device, you’ll receive an immediate notification from your network’s notification center.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>AirCard Pro: Always Find and Outlast Your Wallet</b></p><p>Keep your essentials safe and easy to find with AirCard Pro, the ultra-slim tracker designed for everyday use. Perfect for wallets, passports, or other sleek, but valuable items, AirCard Pro comes in two versions: white, which works with Google Find My Device, and black, compatible with Apple’s Find My network. Its powerful Bluetooth signal connects to Android or Apple’s entire network, allowing you to track your belongings anywhere in the world. To make AirCard Pro even more versatile, pair with the AirCard Pouch for easy tracking of important electronics, books, luggage and more. </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/rolling-square-aircard-pro-airnotch-pro-android-ios-tracker.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AirCard Pro" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVdfoE-RQDfk7wG87MrTI_iFLPNIaL-fmxn3uDzc8a3dLo4wA7D737iTCciaWnk0EWQicJW9-gcBrkOgLKUR86zm6sJ4XvFc1f5sVqCaWGi_CdCO201eAnstue4BLPCgTgjuYpK9KGhDFGF9n1cKJsmStOcRZUS2P6HKaCydTm21LALR38DXvvWo2xuo/s16000/rolling-square-aircard-pro-tracker.jpg" title="AirCard Pro" /></a></b></div><b><br />Digital ID and QR Lost Mode:</b> AirCard Pro goes beyond the offerings of traditional trackers with a Digital ID feature. By scanning the unique, built-in QR code, users can access Sherr.it, Rolling Square’s proprietary platform, to create a personalized profile - complete with contact information, social media links, and a short bio. In the event of a lost wallet, set up a custom message for the locator with only your desired contact information visible. Anyone who finds your belongings and scans the QR code will be able to reach out to you directly for a faster location. <p></p><p><b>Find It with Sound:</b> No more misplaced wallets with AirCard Pro’s robust sound alert. When your card is nearby, simply use Google Find My Device or Apple’s Find My to activate the tracker's buzzer. The buzzer delivers a strong sound - 2x louder than competitors, that penetrates through tight spaces like the pockets of a wallet or airplane seat pocket. You can also ask Google Assistant or Siri to trigger the sound and locate your card more conveniently.</p><p><b>Wirelessly Rechargeable Battery:</b> Equipped with an ultra-flat wireless rechargeable lithium battery that offers around 14 months of battery life and wallet detection. When the battery runs low, simply place the AirCard Pro on a wireless charger for 2 hours, and it will be ready to continue tracking - no additional cables required. </p><p><b>Cutting-Edge, Slim Engineering:</b> As the first tracker engineered with two robust 10H anti-explosion glass sheets encasing the electronic components, AirCard pro offers the perfect balance of scratch resistance, flexibility, and durability - all in just 2.2mm of thickness.</p><p><b>Left Behind Reminders and Anti-Tracking Notifications with Apple Find My:</b> AirCard Pro ensures that you’re immediately notified if you leave it behind. With the Apple version, you’ll receive an instant alert, preventing potential loss. Additionally, you can share the device’s location with up to five contacts, and if someone attempts to track you with a similar device, AirCard Pro will send you an immediate notification, further safeguarding your privacy.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>PRICING AND AVAILABILITY </b></p><p>Worldwide shipping for both trackers is estimated to begin in December 2024 (this is subject to change), AirNotch Pro ($39.90) and AirCard Pro ($39.90) are available at Super Early Bird pricing for a limited time, with additional Kickstarter-exclusive offers to follow: </p><p>AirNotch Pro and free tool - $29 (55% off) </p><p>AirCard Pro and free pouch - $29 (46% off) </p><p>AirCard Pro, AirNotch Pro - plus free pouch and free tool - $54 (58% off) </p><p><br /></p><p>Pre-sale for both devices will be also available on the Rolling Square website.</p>

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Acer showcases Project DualPlay Gaming Laptop Concept with Detachable Controllers for Dual-player Experiences

<p><b>Acer </b>has unveiled the <b>Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept</b> at its <b>next@acer global press conference</b> in Berlin, Germany. This Predator concept embraces the latest gaming trends, unleashing a new dimension of versatile and shared PC gaming experiences that converge in one powerful device.</p><p>Project DualPlay pushes the boundaries of gaming on-the-go, offering players more ways to enjoy their favorite AAA titles. The cutting-edge design features a vast touchpad that doubles as a built-in detachable wireless controller. Players can easily wield the wireless controller from its electromagnetic lock by simply placing two fingers on the release button located on top of the keyboard. This action also triggers the two high-fidelity, 5-watt pop-out speakers to emerge from the sides of the laptop, immersing players in heart-pounding audio that brings every scene to life.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/acer-project-dualplay-concept-ifa-2024.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Acer Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept" border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrJU_WXaASEbtfWdEb5KYkJ0hwpTXHjKiRK0pWIRPiBuwt9YL_Sc_VI_iK5AbjQ-lS8mAJVGzMrIkaLAYmtbXLf6XyKZPGB1vIhBxzajYQ507jLvG5H7iwKaS0Lvz_2XOQjumi3lgsraVpJ5dptgiuQhEoOXpk1qF2JJ5-Py1u9EgmQZIE9afNGAYps0/s16000/acer-project-dualplay-concept-ifa-2024.jpg" title="Acer Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept" /></a></div><br />For multiplayer enthusiasts, Project DualPlay allows another player to jump in on the action. Whether it’s a first-person shooter, multiplayer online battle, sports, or fighting games such as Capcom Street Fighter 6, Project DualPlay elevates gaming control and experiences to new heights. The detachable controller can be further separated into two joysticks that are perfect for head-to-head combat on the next evolution of the Street Fighter series and can instantly transform the laptop into a battle station. This feature also provides gamers with the flexibility to switch seamlessly between keyboard and controller gaming, and to adapt to different playing styles and game genres.<p></p><p>The new gaming laptop concept creates an electrifying atmosphere that fuels gamers' passion. The device is wrapped with customizable 360-degree dynamic RGB lighting on the keyboard, screen bezels, and wide trackpad area to add to its visual appeal. The mesmerizing light show extends even further to the infinity mirror lighting bar at the backside and the detachable controller’s joysticks, dazzling players during gameplay.</p><p>With Project DualPlay, the Predator brand is innovating the gaming laptop market. The concept represents a bold step forward in gaming innovation, promising to deliver unique experiences and engagements for gamers of all levels.</p>

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Apple launches Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium and Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 Version

<p><b>Apple </b>today introduced <b>Apple Watch Ultra 2</b> in a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11 that make the most rugged and capable Apple Watch even better.</p><p>Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an ideal partner for athletes and adventurers of all kinds, featuring the most accurate GPS in a sports watch,1 the brightest display of any Apple product, and up to 36 hours of battery life with regular use or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. watchOS 11 brings powerful new features to the best sports watch, with breakthrough insights from training load and the Vitals app; sleep apnea notifications; the Tides app; new customization options for the Action button; and more. A new Titanium Milanese Loop band for Apple Watch Ultra is designed for water activities while offering lightweight comfort and elegance for any occasion. An all-new Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 combines the durability and features of Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a nautically inspired watch band and an exclusive Hermès watch face.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>A Stunning New Black Titanium Finish and Accompanying Bands</b></p><p>The new black titanium finish for Apple Watch Ultra 2 is achieved with a custom blasting process, and the diamond-like carbon physical vapour deposition coating over the grade 5 titanium makes it scratch-resistant and durable. The back crystal is made from a matching, dark zirconia.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/apple-watch-ultra-2-black-titanium-watch-hermes-ultra-2.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooMMgZgoziE4Ts2DksMD4gmYMJYeqlj7yNBiK1lZNHGL1OoGlfO2yDfJqr6i5V4v-XGyEHoSJCea6IQ9X9UEVHHt2CwcOKwdqX6YDqNIKVk-DEvytBXkBCEZyfzUM7EohgtbRyTglNdCx0H9ZqIq35XvohiiGpV4fSNnwRsg8-dOfYhzPkKicWfwloZs/s16000/apple-watch-ultra-2-black-titanium.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish" /></a></div><br />To complement the new black finish, the popular Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band have all been updated to offer a black hardware option in addition to natural titanium. Both black and natural finishes of Apple Watch Ultra 2 are made from 95 percent recycled titanium, and are carbon neutral with any Titanium Milanese Loop, Trail Loop, or Alpine Loop.<p></p><p>The new Titanium Milanese Loop is the first metal band for Apple Watch Ultra, inspired by mesh historically used by divers and stylish enough for any occasion. Woven from the same aerospace-grade titanium as the case, the band is lightweight and corrosion-resistant. A custom process of weaving, flattening, laser-welding, grinding, and finely polishing the titanium wire results in precise, interlinking lozenge shapes that provide a luxurious drape, complete with a dual-button, parachute-style buckle secure enough for all water sports. The Titanium Milanese Loop will be available in both natural and black titanium.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Enhancements to Support Activity on All Terrains and in the Water</b></p><p>Apple Watch Ultra 2 features the brightest display Apple has ever designed at 3000 nits, suited for a wide range of outdoor adventures. GPS accuracy is also essential for many types of activities. The precision dual-frequency GPS of Apple Watch Ultra 2 utilizes advanced satellite and signal models, custom positioning algorithms, and Apple Maps data to provide the most accurate GPS in a sports watch, leading to more accurate distance, route maps, and metrics.</p><p>With watchOS 11, the new Vitals app gives users a way to quickly view key overnight health metrics and gain better context when it comes to their health. The new training load feature offers an insightful new way to measure how the intensity and duration of workouts are impacting a user’s body over time. An Up Next view for Custom Workouts helps users keep track of their current and upcoming interval.</p><p>The Action button can be customized to make it even easier to start a workout, switch between workout types during a Multisport workout, and more. With watchOS 11, users can now conveniently switch actions at any time by pressing and holding the Action button. This gives users quick access to useful features like Stopwatch, Backtrack, and Flashlight, and a variety of new options, including Translation, Voice Memos, and Shazam.</p><p>To help users plan and enjoy open water activities and stay aware of changing conditions, watchOS 11 introduces a new Tides app for Apple Watch. Users can access seven rolling days of forecasted tidal information for coastlines and surf spots around the globe, including information on high and low tides; rising and falling tides; tide height and direction; and sunrise and sunset, all plotted against a timeline. Users can also view beaches near their location on a convenient map, and new complications show current tide information for their favourite spots or the closest beaches at a glance.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best sports watch for athletes and adventurers of all kinds:</b></p><p>Runners get advanced metrics, customizable workout views with Heart Rate Zones, Race Route, an industry-first automatic track-running detection feature, Custom Workouts, and more experiences during workouts and races alike. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers battery life for long runs, with up to 12 hours during outdoor workouts, or up to 35 hours with all low-power settings.</p><p>Cyclists can easily view their workout as a Live Activity on iPhone — or connect Bluetooth-enabled cycling accessories to Apple Watch Ultra 2 — giving them more metrics and experiences, including cadence, an automatic estimate of functional threshold power, and Power Zones. Apple Watch Ultra 2 can also track distance, speed, elevation, and heart rate.</p><p>Swimmers can make use of automatic stroke detection and lap count on Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is certified to WR100. watchOS 11 brings Custom Workouts for pool swims, which help users track their intervals and give them a snapshot of what’s next. Users can also view water temperature directly within the Workout app during Pool Swim and Open Water Swim workouts.</p><p>Hikers can enjoy enhanced trail experiences with offline maps — complete with turn-by-turn directions — as well as features like Waypoints and backtrack GPS data in the Compass app. Users can also create and save custom hiking routes in iOS 18 and sync them to Apple Watch.</p><p>Divers can take advantage of the Oceanic+ app — developed in partnership with Huish Outdoors — which turns Apple Watch Ultra into a dive computer.2 This year, the Oceanic+ app introduces new features for snorkellers, allowing them to easily view popular locations nearby and access information about weather, as well as water temperature and tidal conditions provided by the snorkelling community. All snorkelling adventures are archived in a user’s personal logbook, including their route and underwater photos. Photos can be automatically colour-corrected and analyzed against a comprehensive, localized database to help users identify fish.</p><p>Golfers benefit from Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Apple’s brightest display ever and long battery life. With a suite of third-party apps, users can access course information as well as tools and insights utilizing the high-frequency motion API to help improve their game.</p><p>With its rugged, corrosion-resistant titanium design, large bright display, and long battery life, Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also great for rowing, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, and many other activities.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Insightful Sleep Apnea Notifications</b></p><p>Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition where breathing stops momentarily during sleep. The condition, which is estimated to impact more than 1 billion people worldwide, goes undiagnosed in most cases, and if left untreated, can have important consequences on health. Building on the intelligent health features already available, Apple Watch now offers a feature to help identify signs of sleep apnea.</p><p>To detect sleep apnea, Apple Watch uses the accelerometer to monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns, tracked by a new Apple Watch metric called Breathing Disturbances. While some breathing disturbances are normal, they are important to track as they can be used to help understand restfulness of sleep, and when occurring frequently over multiple nights, may be associated with sleep apnea. The new sleep apnea algorithm analyzes breathing disturbance data so Apple Watch can notify the user if the data indicates signs of sleep apnea. The notification will include the time period when potential sleep apnea occurred, educational materials on the importance of seeking treatment, and a PDF providing three months of breathing disturbance data to reference during a conversation with a healthcare provider.</p><p>The sleep apnea notification feature was developed with advanced machine learning methods, validated in a clinical study, and is expected to receive marketing authorization from the FDA and other global health authorities soon. Sleep apnea notifications will be available in more than 150 countries and regions this month, including the U.S., the EU, and Japan.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Audio Playback Through Speakers</b></p><p>For the first time, audio can play back through the two built-in speakers on Apple Watch Ultra 2. Just like with phone calls, users can listen to audio from a range of apps — including Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and third-party apps — right from their Apple Watch.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Additional watchOS 11 Features</b></p><p>Apple Watch Ultra 2 also features many other enhancements with watchOS 11:</p><p>Activity rings are more customizable than ever, with the ability to specify Activity ring goals by the day of the week so the rings provide the right amount of motivation at the right moments. Users can also pause their rings for a day, week, month, or more without affecting their award streaks, allowing users to plan a rest day, care for an injury, or just take a day off.</p><p>The Workout app offers even more workout types that can track distance using enhancements in GPS positioning, including various field sports, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Golf, Outdoor Rowing, and more. Users can also see their route maps for more workout types.</p><p>watchOS 11 also features a more intelligent Smart Stack to help users quickly access important information; a new Photos watch face that uses machine learning to help users select and compose their best photo options; the Translate app and Check In on Apple Watch; the ability to scroll through any app with the double tap gesture; summarized notifications powered by Apple Intelligence;4 and more.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2</b></p><p>The first-of-its-kind Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 combines a natural titanium case with the new Hermès En Mer band in Bleu Nuit — a dark navy colour — and a special Hermès Maritime watch face. The En Mer band features Hermès’s nautical, diagonal rib pattern made from high-density textured knit, providing both durability and comfort. A wide titanium buckle on the band ensures that Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 stays securely on the wrist even during water activities, including scuba diving, sailing, and high-speed water sports.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/apple-watch-ultra-2-black-titanium-watch-hermes-ultra-2.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2" border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGxjjLvp0dWFXvLJeCXA0THkOoFcL6EWwYkyoXx2xBNl-fe6QkxJwhWIdFzIvEzSXNGQh1_tK2CJLU-cf9Bc0V7N99P0evmpvgRYPGnDqTStZm5FuKusZAS1Nzx_8Nayl1cTM__PAUXy-lO6s6VdFgLoJIsaAzznfU3Qoj_9z3HNvAhzmqml4pEqc2Ic/s16000/apple-watch-hermes-ultra-2.jpg" title="Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2" /></a></div><br />The new Hermès Maritime watch face features high-visibility numerals in the classic Hermès Cape Cod typeface, with a sweeping outer bezel that displays the seconds. Pressing the Action button transforms the watch face into a special countdown timer inspired by boat racing.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Pricing and Availability</b></p><p>Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the U.K., the U.S., and more than 49 other countries and regions can order Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 20.</p><p>Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at $1,099 (CAD), and is available in natural and black titanium.</p><p>Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 is $1,919 (CAD).</p><p>New bands, including the Titanium Milanese Loop, will be available to order today from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 20.</p><p>watchOS 11 will be available for Apple Watch Series 6 or later on Monday, September 16, and requires iPhone Xsor later, running iOS 18. Not all features are available on all devices and in all regions.</p><p>Three months of Apple Fitness+ and Apple Music are included for customers who purchase Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra 2, or a new Apple Watch Series 6 or later.</p><p>AppleCare+ for Apple Watch provides unparalleled service and support, including unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and priority support from the people who know Apple Watch best.</p>

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Panasonic launches ‘Ovella’ Range of Wiring Device

<p><b>Panasonic Electric Works Middle East & Africa</b> (PEWMEA), a division of Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF) in collaboration with Al Manara Electric Trading Co. Ltd., has introduced a new range of wiring devices for the region. Designed to enhance living spaces, the elegant ‘<b>Ovella</b>’ series made its first appearance at a launch event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 1st September 2024.</p><p>Made in Thailand, Ovella Series which come in a matte finish, not only reduce reflection but are also fingerprint resistant. Crafted to naturally blend into any interior, with the added refinement of seamless curves, the Ovella series of switches and sockets represents Panasonic’s dedication to providing the highest level of quality.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/panasonic-ovella-wiring-device.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Panasonic launches ‘Ovella’ Range of Wiring Device" border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGHbNsFh2psoieFXIWLdWMcf4zuLBHwXFLyj4-rIhVBhmXNFx3zRSmpzIh8_-NpzBSI26Q0M_e_hhinvDV6f9v8Ic_LnJ1qBeivMiAVl3_0v6nGRitNgZ5kbzgXgHT4c5KP_GntmSyxrSaRR3zRItv6-V1JYXP_ScO0bpwmCJO5NT8vw8iDt9aN8d_KQ/s16000/panasonic-ovella-wiring-device.jpg" title="Panasonic launches ‘Ovella’ Range of Wiring Device" /></a></div><br />Al Manara Electrical Trading, Panasonic’s local channel partner responsible for bolstering the brand’s wiring devices offerings across the Kingdom, expressed optimism on this development.  "Panasonic boasts a robust portfolio of industry-leading solutions across the globe and has consistently spearheaded the development of groundbreaking home technologies ideal for the MEA consumers.  The introduction of Ovella wiring devices is another exciting step in our continuing partnership with Panasonic, thereby unlocking new business prospects.  Together, we will delve into the needs of our customers as we further our efforts of jointly crafting an even more enriching smart lifestyle for KSA," Ossama Salim, General Manager, Al Manara Electrical Trading, remarked.  <p></p><p>Ovella is an example of Panasonic’s dedication to technological innovation, to continuously improve its electrical wiring devices range and thus maintain market leadership across the region. Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, Ovella is highly reliable, easy to install, and is strictly compliant with international and local safety standards.  </p><p>Panasonic recognizes the affluent demands for superior products from its customers across the region. Thoughtfully designed with a luxurious look, this series is lined to take any living or office environment to the next level, all the while providing high reliability and maximum safety.</p><p>The entire lineup of Ovella, including switches, sockets, and accessories is available in white, black, and grey. Furthermore, the well-thought-out oval design ensures plug-in stability.</p>

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Apple introduces AirPods 4, New Colors for AirPods Max, and the World’s First All-in-One Hearing Health Experience with AirPods Pro 2

<p><b>Apple </b>today announced a groundbreaking <b>new lineup of AirPods models</b> and features. The new <b>AirPods 4</b> are the most advanced and comfortable headphones Apple has ever created with an open-ear design, and today, customers can choose between two distinct models: <b>AirPods 4 </b>and <b>AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)</b>. <b>AirPods Max</b> now come in midnight, starlight, blue, purple, and orange, and offer USB-C charging for more convenience. This fall, <b>AirPods Pro 2</b> will introduce the world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience, delivering active Hearing Protection, a scientifically validated Hearing Test, and a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>AirPods 4 Unveil an Industry-Defining Design</b></p><p>With incredible sound quality, up to 24-hour battery life with the charging case, and an iconic design, the original AirPods offered wireless convenience and seamless pairing with the Apple ecosystem of products. That experience gets even better with AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC, offering a brand-new fit and an array of powerful features and capabilities.</p><p>AirPods 4 are the best headphones Apple has ever created with an open-ear design, setting an entirely new benchmark for fit and comfort. The new design is built with an unparalleled data set that uses advanced modelling tools, like 3D photogrammetry and laser topography, to precisely map and analyze thousands of ear shapes and over 50 million individual data points in total. This process helped refine the design to deliver the most comfortable AirPods ever with one shape that naturally fits even more users around the world.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/apple-airpods-4-airpods-pro-2-hearing-health.htmlg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple AirPods Lineup 2024" border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqH4mNSuZDbheB52xgph6_yHZkXPSnsn29byQV9KuIO34hocl7iiOXds9jsyAuXdv_FtqYi2hynE9q-dpz32hWd3blzq61o00Vl4b0DVmfFPH9xu7L6VxmmEMuTInaykuhIOy4X6MMBAKDnrUb0-DEvN6x4N-u4t00pYVzwhL8cUYM_iKbjiKggNnur_c/s16000/apple-airpods-series-products-2024.jpg" title="Apple AirPods Lineup 2024" /></a></div><br />Delivering a massive improvement in sound quality, AirPods 4 feature an entirely new acoustic architecture, low-distortion driver, and high dynamic range amplifier, and add Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for the most immersive media experience. With the H2 chip, AirPods 4 unlock intelligent audio experiences only Apple silicon can deliver, such as Voice Isolation, enabling clearer call quality no matter the environmental conditions, and Siri Interactions, allowing users to simply nod their head yes or gently shake their head no to respond to Siri announcements. For even more control, AirPods 4 also feature a new force sensor on the stem to play or pause media and mute or end calls with a quick press. Thanks to the H2 chip, AirPods 4 are also great for gaming, delivering low wireless audio latency and excellent voice quality when chatting with teammates and other players, including support for 16-bit, 48kHz audio.<p></p><p>For additional convenience, the charging case now offers USB-C charging and is more than 10 percent smaller in volume than its predecessor — all while still delivering up to 30 hours of battery life.3 In addition to a USB-C charging cable, customers that choose AirPods 4 with ANC can charge using an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger, and at just 50mm wide, the charging case is the smallest in the industry with wireless charging capabilities.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>AirPods 4 Bring ANC to an Open-Ear Fit</b></p><p>For the first time, AirPods 4 bring ANC to an open-ear design with an additional model. With upgraded microphones, the power of the H2 chip, and advanced computational audio, AirPods 4 with ANC help to reduce environmental noise like airplane engines, city traffic, and more. Working across hardware and software to deliver the most natural listening experience, AirPods 4 with ANC also introduce intelligent features like Transparency mode to keep users aware of their environment; Adaptive Audio, which dynamically blends Transparency mode and ANC based on the conditions of a user’s environment; and Conversation Awareness, which lowers the user’s media volume when they start speaking to someone nearby.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>AirPods Max Get Five New Colours</b></p><p>AirPods Max are available in five beautiful new colours, including midnight, starlight, blue, orange, and purple, and offer complementary finishes alongside other Apple products like Mac and iPad. Additionally, AirPods Max now feature USB-C charging capabilities, making them more convenient than ever to charge at home or on the go.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/apple-airpods-4-airpods-pro-2-hearing-health.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AirPods Max" border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZMXl-G158OIc6IY7dHJ-_olUhVqx5EETOOnZYm2X_YjahuIA6tDEcmUdF4GVqAbniyHLDGd-c9WZo1gY6pEAp0Lntm9V9hPN6SfHsOBvusreUH31qZBzf29o6tuEpNhNIqcQkoTiDzVlQUH1BZzytcCHcfhFqwiwSHV6MD-sAcPiEYp6EDzfk81Tcxs/s16000/apple-airPods-max-color-2024.jpg" title="AirPods Max" /></a></b></div><b><br />AirPods Pro 2 Introduce the World’s First All-in-One Hearing Health Experience</b><p></p><p>Approximately 1.5 billion people around the world are living with hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. Building on years of work in hearing health — including the Noise app on Apple Watch, headphone audio levels with iPhone, hearing accessibility features, and the Apple Hearing Study — Apple is introducing an end-to-end experience focused on prevention, awareness, and assistance.</p><p>According to the Apple Hearing Study, one in three people are regularly exposed to loud environmental noise levels that can impact their hearing. That can include common scenarios like taking the subway while commuting, mowing the lawn at home, attending a sporting event, and many more. In order to help users prevent exposure to loud environmental noise while preserving the sound signature of what they’re listening to, Hearing Protection comes to AirPods Pro. The ear tips help to provide passive noise reduction, while the H2 chip helps to actively reduce louder, more intermittent noise at 48,000 times per second. On by default across all listening modes, Hearing Protection is helpful in a variety of loud settings. Plus, with an all-new multiband high dynamic range algorithm, sounds at live events like concerts remain natural and vibrant so users don’t miss a beat.</p><p>Apple is also introducing a scientifically validated Hearing Test feature with AirPods Pro and a compatible iPhone or iPad, expanding the ability for users to quickly check their hearing from the comfort of their home in minutes. The test is simple to take, utilizes a standard clinical approach called pure-tone audiometry, leverages advanced acoustic science, and provides users with an interactive experience. When a user completes the test, they will see an easy-to-understand summary of their results in a personalized hearing profile for AirPods Pro, which is stored privately and securely in their Health app. Users can also share these results with their healthcare providers for more informed conversations.</p><p>AirPods Pro also add an innovative, over-the-counter Hearing Aid capability for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. Using the personalized hearing profile from the Hearing Test, this new feature seamlessly transforms AirPods Pro into a clinical-grade hearing aid. After setup, the feature enables personalized dynamic adjustments so users have the sounds around them boosted in real time. This helps users better engage in conversation and keeps them connected to the people and environment around them. With the incredible audio quality of AirPods Pro, the user’s personalized hearing profile is automatically applied to music, movies, games, and phone calls across their devices without needing to adjust any settings. This first-of-its-kind software-based Hearing Aid feature brings users the ability to fine-tune their experience at any time, making access to hearing assistance easier than ever at an approachable price point. Users can also set up the Hearing Aid feature with an audiogram created by a hearing health professional. Both the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are grounded in science and were validated through rigorous scientific studies. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are expected to receive marketing authorization from global health authorities soon, and will be available this fall in more than 100 countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, and Japan.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2024/09/apple-airpods-4-airpods-pro-2-hearing-health.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AirPods Pro 2 Introduce the World’s First All-in-One Hearing Health Experience" border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOcagUIqRkoIefKn27HhhXyf28yPlxJuaSWb5noqQFWX47FGA-oruXNIVr0Y7VkRSC0lMQh_NIgaJfeoR2vZOhpMO7OGXpTyA4ZPehYZ_qRhEvZ8lqTEIrmS4_Z8G11U4WMM43z0qOVsZjnS2BZKPhXUGXfk6XfRbYp5305iQXOupecYKxTmfALJeC3s/s16000/apple-airpods-hearing-study.jpg" title="AirPods Pro 2 Introduce the World’s First All-in-One Hearing Health Experience" /></a></div><br />After taking the Hearing Test, users can also use their hearing profile to personalize the AirPods Pro listening experience. This benefits even more people, including those with little to no hearing loss, who can take advantage of specific adjustments at individual frequencies. To help provide the best listening experience, Media Assist is an all-new feature that helps boost certain parts of speech on a phone call or instruments within a soundtrack to help an even broader population.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Better for the Environment</b></p><p>AirPods are designed to minimize their impact on the environment. The new AirPods 4 design includes the use of 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 100 percent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards. The case also uses 100 percent recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board and 100 percent recycled aluminum in the hinge. AirPods 4 are free of potentially harmful substances such as mercury, BFRs, and PVC. In a first for AirPods, 100 percent of the packaging is made using fibre-based materials, bringing Apple closer to its goal of completely removing plastic from all packaging by 2025. Additionally, Apple reduced the packaging volume by more than 30 percent compared to the previous generation, which helps decrease emissions from shipping and move closer to Apple’s commitment of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Pricing and Availability</b></p><p>Customers can now pre-order AirPods 4 for $179 (CAD) from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app in the U.S. and more than 58 other countries and regions, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.</p><p>Customers can now pre-order AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $249 (CAD) from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app in the U.S. and more than 58 other countries and regions, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.</p><p>New hearing health features will be available this fall for AirPods Pro 2 customers in a free software update when paired with iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 or iPadOS 18.</p><p>AirPods Pro 2 are available for $329 (CAD) from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app today. </p><p>Customers can now pre-order AirPods Max with USB-C charging for $779 (CAD) from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app in the U.S. and more than 60 other countries and regions, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.</p><p>New subscribers can get Apple Music free for three months with the purchase of any AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max. See apple.com/ca/promo for details.</p><p>For full feature functionality, use AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max paired with an Apple device running the latest operating system software.</p><p>AppleCare+ for Headphones provides unparalleled service and support. This includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and priority support from the people who know AirPods best.</p>

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