From "copying Samsung" to "resurrecting 10-year-old tech", the best, worst, and most hilarious hot takes show just how important iPhone Duo is likely to be.
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O Instagram anunciou que agora será possível adicionar as publicações em que você foi marcado ao grid principal do seu perfil.
Com a novidade, é possível adicionar uma publicação com uma marcação ao seu perfil tanto a partir de uma notificação recebida por mensagem direta quando você é marcado quanto por meio da aba de Marcações. Também é possível remover a publicação do seu perfil a qualquer momento, sem excluir a sua marcação da postagem original.
Agora, conforme relatou o site TudoCelular.com, a Meta liberou para os usuários brasileiros do Instagram novos filtros desenvolvidos com o modelo de inteligência artificial (IA) recentemente lançado pela empresa, o Muse Image, para os Stories.
Há efeitos que emulam cabines fotográficas, a estética de câmeras digitais dos anos 2000 ou transformam as pessoas em bonecos de crochê ou papel, dentre outras possibilidades. Também é possível modificar os efeitos existentes ou criar suas próprias versões.
When it's iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro, Apple’s first foldable includes a larger screen, but loses out in cameras, cost and other features.
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On September 10, 1984, Apple shipped the Macintosh 512K, aka the "Fat Mac." It was the first upgrade to the original Macintosh 128K.
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The iPhone 18 Pro brings camera upgrades, more power and longer battery life, but is that enough to leave your iPhone 17 Pro behind?
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New Apple Watch features that measure your readiness and how your health compares to your chronological age use solid data, but to what end?
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Infineon has introduced a new power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for traction inverters in electric and hybrid vehicles, integrating motor-position sensor excitation and safety monitoring functions.
Infineon said on Sept. 9 that it launched the OPTIREG TLE9744QK PMIC for high-voltage traction inverters.
A traction inverter converts direct-current (DC) electricity from a battery into alternating-current (AC) electricity that drives a motor. The system includes a microcontroller (MCU) that controls the system, gate drivers that switch power semiconductors on and off, and various sensors. The PMIC generates and supplies the power required by these components.
Infineon added resolver excitation functionality to the new product. A resolver is a sensor that determines the position of a motor rotor. Precise motor control requires continuous monitoring of the rotor’s position.
A reference signal is required to operate the resolver. Conventional systems use separate circuitry to generate the signal and monitor its status. The TLE9744QK generates the required signal directly within the chip, reducing the need for external resolver drivers and monitoring circuitry.
Safety circuitry for monitoring inverter faults is also integrated into the chip. Integrated Safety Logic (ISL) continuously monitors motor phase currents, inverter DC-link voltage, and the status of the MCU and gate drivers.
If the main MCU malfunctions, the ISL operates through a separate safety path to transition the inverter into a safe state. The chip also has a redundant supply input to keep the safety function operating even if the primary power supply fails.
The new product was developed in accordance with the ISO 26262 automotive functional safety standard. It meets requirements up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL-D).
Infineon said integrating functions previously handled by multiple components for power supply, resolver excitation and safety monitoring into a single chip can reduce printed circuit board (PCB) area by as much as 70%.
The TLE9744QK is currently available. Infineon provides samples, evaluation boards, reference designs, software and development tools.
The iPhone Duo apparently avoids the dreaded screen crease that plagues Android foldables. Plus other interesting folding iPhone details.
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The many features of AirPods 5 are an opportunity to take a look at your old wireless earbuds. They could probably use an upgrade.
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At today’s Surprise and Shine event, Apple introduced the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Both models build on the devices’ existing designs, adding new health and fitness features as well as what Apple calls Audio Intelligence. The star of the Apple Watch show that powers those features on both models is the brand-new S11 chip. Let’s dig into the details of what the new chip and improved sensors means to both models.
The Series 12 takes a heart reat measurement every five seconds. Source: Apple.
The new Apple Watch Series 12 comes in 42 and 46mm sizes and is equipped with the new S11 chip. Apple says that enables the device to take sixty times the heart rate measurements and 24x HRV readings compared to the Series 11 Watch. More heart rate measurements and HRV readings mean more accurate and meaningful readings; in fact, better than any other wearable on the market, according to Apple. Apple says step tracking is more accurate, too.
The Series 12 has improved sensors, too. There’s a larger, more power-efficient green LED array for measuring your heart rate every five seconds and a Secure Exclave for processing audio privately and securely. On the outside, the Series 12 features Ceramic Shield 2, making it tougher than the Series 11. The case is now IP6X rated for dust and can be used to six meters of depth. Plus, the battery is rated to last 24 hours during normal use and a 15-minute charge will power it sufficiently to last 12 hours.
Improved sensors. Source: Apple.
HRV readings have been added to your overnight vitals statistics to provide a more complete picture of your health, and Apple has added daytime vitals which you can track during the day. The new health sensing features also enable Readiness, a daily score that uses your vitals to give you a sense of whether your body is ready for a big workout or whether you should take it easy.
The Series 12 comes in a wide array of finishes, too, including aluminum, titanium, and ceramic. The aluminum model comes in Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, and Space Gray. Titanium is polished and comes in Radiant Gold and Natural. Finally, Ceramic comes in Pearl White and Night Blue. Aluminum models start at $399, titanium at $699, and ceramic at $899. It’s great to see so many different choices and styles. We’ll have a separate story that covers Apple Watch bands and other accessories on the site soon.
Siri Recap, which is coming later this year. Source: Apple.
With the richer data delivered by the S11 chip that powers Apple’s new Health Sensing System, the company revealed a wide variety of new software features, including:
It’s worth noting that Siri Recap and Live Rewind won’t be available until later this year.
The Series 12 looks to be a big step forward for the Apple Watch. Some years in the past have been hardware-focused, while others have leaned into new watchOS features. This year, users get both in what appear to be meaningful measures, which is great.
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Personally, I’m even more excited for the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which starts at $799. I love its battery life, which is getting even better this year, as well as the fitness features. The Ultra 4’s color options are far more limited than finishes available with the Series 12, with options for natural and black titanium. I realize the Ultra is a more utilitarian watch than the Series 12, but I still wish Apple would expand their case and band choices a little more.
That said, there are a lot of other features to like in the latest model. The battery life is now rated at 50 hours up from 45, and the Ultra benefits from the same chip and sensor improvements found in the Series 12. Plus, in Low Power mode, the Ultra 4 can last for as much as 84 hours, which is truly impressive. Fast charging enables 18 hours of battery life, which is something I know I’ll appreciate when I’m ready to run and find my watch battery nearly spent. The Extended Workout mode for runs, hikes, and walks can last for up to 45 hours, too.
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Like the Series 12, the Ultra 4 incorporates the S11 chip and new sensors. That enables Readiness on the Ultra 4 and more meaningful heart rate and HRV readings. Audio Intelligence is part of the Ultra 4’s software story, too, with Live Rewind, Siri Recap, sound recognition, and automated Shazam results available too. So, as with past Ultra models, the big difference between the Ultra 4 and the Series 12 is the display size and battery life, which I expect will come in handy with the watch’s new capabilities.
The Health app will be updated later this year.
Finally, the iPhone’s Health app is being updated with a new design and incorporates the enhanced data collected by the new Apple Watch models. There will be a new Insights tab that provides health information based on the data stored in the app. Plus, Health will include a Longevity tab for longitudinal health data and a Health age calculation to give users a sense of their health relative to their age. It’s worth noting that the updated Health app, like Siri Recap and Live Rewind, won’t debut until later this year.
This is the first year in a long while that i’ve been excited about new Apple Watches. I’d convinced myself that this year would amount to small, incremental changes that wouldn’t justify an update for another year or two Instead, I immediately ordered the Apple Watch Ultra 4. I love the combination of more and better health readings, Readiness, and the new Health app, and I’m intrigued by what I can get out of Audio Intelligence in my day-to-day life. I’ll know soon enough I guess because mine arrives next Friday.
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Apple Watch Series 12 lands with a chip upgrade, smarter health sensors, and Apple Intelligence.
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iPhone Duo boasts a screen 50% larger than any predecessor — iPad fans will love it. That's only the start of what Apple's new handset can do.
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On September 9, 2009, Steve Jobs made his public return at an Apple keynote. He received a standing ovation and opened up about his health.
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When Apple released the cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro last year, it made the color orange cool and commonplace. Dark cherry might be next.
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Apple shows off new products in its first big product launch since CEO John Ternus took over. We expect new iPhones, Apple Watches and more.
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On September 8, 2003, Apple revealed that it had sold its 10 millionth iTunes song download, Avril Lavigne's "Complicated."
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Microchip Technology has teamed up with automotive supplier Marelli to demonstrate technology that directly transmits video and graphics generated by a vehicle's central computer to in-vehicle displays.
Microchip said Sept. 8 that it demonstrated a display connectivity solution with Marelli using ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML), a high-speed automotive video transmission standard.
Modern vehicles are increasingly moving toward architectures in which a single high-performance central computer handles multiple functions. The transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is also taking place on top of this structural shift.
In the demonstration, Microchip handled the transmitting side. Video and graphics generated by the central computer were transmitted over a cable using its VS7000 chipset. Marelli handled the receiving display side, optimizing the deserializer configuration that converts incoming data back into video for display.
ASA-ML is an automotive video communications standard developed by the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA). SerDes technology enables large amounts of data, such as video, to be transmitted rapidly over a single cable.
Microchip said a key feature of the technology is its use of an open standard rather than a proprietary specification from a particular semiconductor supplier. An open standard allows automakers to choose components from multiple suppliers that support the same specification.
The solution implemented by Microchip and Marelli supports data transmission speeds of up to 16 Gbps. It also provides authentication and encryption during communications. The company said the solution is designed to transmit data reliably in automotive environments with high levels of electromagnetic interference.
"This collaboration shows that open standards can accelerate innovation while enabling products from multiple companies to work together," said Kelei Shen, president of Marelli's Electronics business.
"Innovation moves faster when companies are not locked into a single vendor's technology," said Kevin So, vice president of Microchip's communications business. "Open standards make that possible."
The automotive SerDes market has long been dominated by Texas Instruments' FPD-Link and Analog Devices' (ADI) GMSL. Both are proprietary technologies developed by the respective companies. Microchip's comments about proprietary technology appear aimed at these established competitors.
ADI formed a separate association in 2025 as part of plans to turn GMSL into an open standard, setting the stage for competition centered on open standards.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 reportedly will bring a faster chip, new health tools and possible design changes. Here's what's coming.
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On September 7, 2016, Apple unveils the first-gen AirPods, the innovative wireless earbuds that will shake up the audio market.
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