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Apple Watch technology in headphones. Measuring heart rate is no longer just a clock

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Apple bought Beats Music and Beats Electronics in 2014 and, although the AirPods are still the most recognizable headphones of the company, the development of Beats has not stopped since then. The Powerbeats pro 2 They are the new beatic headphones and, in addition to respecting the hook format that works so much in the sports market, these are the first headphones under the Apple umbrella that land with A curious function: heart rhythm monitoring. These headphones, at a technical level, arrive with cancellation of active noise, adaptive equalization, space audio, Apple H2 chip and total compatibility with Apple devices (hands -free with Siri, network search, link with a single touch, etc.) They promise an autonomy of up to 10 hours Of continuous reproduction, they work with Qi wireless loaders and are resistant to both sweat and water. What is expected of beats that are launched at a price of 299.95 euros. What does a cardiac monitoring sensor paint in headphones Made the presentations, the clear doubt comes in its key specification. These powerbeats are capable of Measure our frequency in real time. They become the first Beats product to incorporate this monitoring. But how do they work in headphones? According to Beats, a lot of development has been invested to design and locate these control sensors. In this case, They are located right next to the padand make green light more than 100 times per second. The company details that the years of research in heart rate control of Apple Watch have been used to continue this development in the headphones, reducing technical architecture to 1/16 of its original size to integrate it into a headset, without compromising comfort or precision. Beyond marketing, Apple has trimmed Apple Watch sensors to implement them in these headphones. And, yes, they will only work if you have both positions. The goal is to offer an alternative to the smart watch, so that athletes can measure their heart rate while wearing headphones. They are a solution for those fashionable sports, such as Crossfit or Hyrox, in which it is not possible to train with a clock placed. Headphones as a health complement Apple has not been the first to introduce heart rhythm sensors into headphones. Amazfit got it in 2020 with its Powerbudssome headphones of less than 100 euros, and Anker sells his Soundcore with a “similar” technology. The quoted is mandatory because, to date, Apple Watch heart rate measurement is one of the most reliable proposals. If Beats has managed to take this technology to its headphones, at least on paper, They should lead this land. Beyond this particular case, these headphones They will be an excellent thermometer. They can be the door that, in the near future, Apple Airpods incorporate heart rhythm sensor. A movement that would make enough sense, seen the clear health approach that the company’s products have. Image | Beats In Xataka | Apple Watch 10. Who is who in the Smart Watches range of Apple

When will the great event of the American technology and what can we expect

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Google has announced the date of Google I/O 2025. The company’s annual conference will be held on May 20 and 21. This means that in just over 90 days we will know all the news that Google has prepared for developers, many of which, surely, will also be of interest to the general public. The event will take place at the Shoreline amphitheater in Mountain View, California. As usual, Losco Pichai should inaugurate the conference with the initial ads. In addition to the Google CEO, the presence of other company leaders, such as those in charge of Google AI divisions, platforms and devices, among others, is expected, although everything is about to be seen. What to expect from Google I/O 2025 Last year, Google I/or was marked by An avalanche of news in artificial intelligence (AI)with the models Gemini 1.5 as great protagonists, next to PROJECT ASTRA, I see, image 3 and Improvements in Android. All this made sense, since the company tried to strengthen its position in the AI ​​race. Google I/or is still a key opportunity for developers to update on “more recent development tools and discover how to innovate and improve their workflow”. But beyond this standard description of the company, what can we really expect? Let’s see it. Although we will have to wait for the event to know the novelties, it is very likely that The AI ​​again occupies a central rolewith new models and improvements for operating systems such as Android and Wear OS. In addition, there could be ads related to virtual reality. Recall that, at the end of last year, Google presented Android XRan operating system for devices Virtual reality (VR), augmented (AR) and mixed (MR). It is also possible that progress arises Project Moohanthe first extended reality glasses that will integrate Android XR. How to follow the Google I/O 2025 Google I/o It is divided into several parts. The first day is the presentation conference, followed by work sessions, workshops and demonstrations that will continue the next day. Some students and developers will be present physically, but everyone can follow the event online. In Xataka, as usual, we will be covering all the news of the event. Here you will find articles about the Google’s most outstanding ads. For now, we just have to wait to see what happens. It is worth mentioning that Google I/or will coincide this year with part of the Microsoft Buildwhere interesting news could also be presented. Images | Google In Xataka | It is no longer necessary to be registered to use chatgpt. And it is another step in OpenAi to be “the new Google”

What is this technology, what do you need to use and how to activate it

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Let’s explain How to activate and take advantage of DLSS 4 technologysomething that we will explain thoroughly. It is a technology created by NVIDIA to improve the performance and graphic quality of the games that use their latest graphics cards. Let’s start explaining what this technology is. Then we will tell you What do you need to use itand we will end up telling you how you can activate it to be able to take advantage of it and substantially improve the experience with the games. What is the DLSS 4 DLSS or Deep Learning Super Sampling is a system created and patented by NVIDIA for climb the graphics of your games with artificial intelligence. This means that if a game is launching a minor resolution, and this technology increases it with AI so as not to need everything with the power of the graph itself. This makes the rendering of the games much more efficient. To be able to use the DLSS you need a compatible graphics card, which are those of NVIDIA. And depending on the version of the technology you want to use, you may need one of the last models. Games must also be compatible To make the result optimal, although the Nvidia application also has options to try to force improvements. The idea of ​​this technology is not to need to use all the strength and power of the graph to increase aspects such as resolution or frames per second of a game, and even take it a little above its net possibilities. Think that it is something like jumping using an elastic bed, an aid to go beyond what you can physically, or to get up equally making less effort. To do this, when the game is launched at a lower resolution, technology increases using an artificial intelligence neuronal network trained for thousands of hours to improve this resolution. This neuronal network Create additional photograms For each one that has rendered naturally by the graph, reducing the effort to make. DLSS technology was released in 2019, and Since then it has been improving with new versions. He DLSS 3 A frame generated by AI inserted by every two photograms rendered by the Gaphic, which is the technology that according to the company currently uses 80% of users with their graphics. And then the DLSS 4where artificial intelligence can generate up to 3 frames for each rendering By the GPU, a technology called Multi Frame Generation which multiplies the performance by eight with respect to what would be a native rendering made only with the graph. In addition, the detail in the movement has also been improved, the edges are more softened, and allows the maximum to be squeezed by the ray reconstruction technology, the super resolution and the antialiasing. DLSS 4 is based on transformers, which means that it uses a different neuronal network architecture from the previous versions. Instead of analyzing the images in parts, the transformers of this version can analyze the complete image globally to better understand the relationship between the elements that appear in it. This is what allows the Multi Frame Generation, which is the great innovation of this version. What do you need to use DLSS 4 Above: Cyberpunk 2077 in 4K Full Path Tracing resolution without DLSS. Center: The same game, but with dlss activated and without multi frame generation. Below: Cyberpunk 2077 with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation 4x | Image: Xataka To be able to use the latest version of this technology, You need to have a compatible graphics card. It has to be a GeForce RTX 50 graphics card, such as RTX 5090. They are high -end graphics, so you will first have to invest in them. Some of the characteristics are available for previous series graphs, such as the 40 series. For example, if you have an RTX 4070, which is 40, you will have DLSS 4 with transformers and an improved generation of frames, better graphic quality. However, if you do not have a 50 -standing graph you will not have other advantages such as the Multiple frame generation In compatible games. The Nvidia application also has options to activate the DLSS 4 to force this technology in certain non -compatible games, but for this you also need a graph of that series. In addition to this, if you have one of GeForce RTX’s 50 serial graphics you also need have the most recent controllers of your graph. Therefore, you must make sure to update them. Here are a picture in which you can see Which of the DLSS technologies are compatible with each family of graphics. So you can know what you can get with the card you have on your computer. GeForce RTX 50 GeForce RTX 40 GeForce RTX 30 GeForce RTX 20 Multi Frame Generation Yeah No No No improved frame generation Yeah Yeah No No Improved Ray Reconstruction Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Super improved resolution (beta) Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Improved Deep Learning Antialiasing (Beta) Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah How to activate the DLSS 4 To activate DSSL 4, you must have A game compatible with this technology and a graph that supports it. If you have it, then you will have to Go to game settingsand search the graphic section for references to DLSS 4 to activate them. To activate the DLSS 4 in a non -compatible game With this technology, you will have to resort to the application of the graphics card. In this Nvidia application you will see several options related to the DLSS. But as we have told you before, even if you have these options in the application, If you do not have an adequate graph you will not be able to use them all. In many of them it could appear that it is not compatible if your card is not from the 50 series of this specific company. In Xataka | This is the authentic AS in the sleeve … Read more

Soviet technology to avoid the sanctions of the West

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Russia’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Anton Alikhanov, has announced than the first TUPOLEV TU-214 Updated will be ready this year. If everything goes as planned, customers will continue to receive it in 2026. It is a medium -distance passenger plane whose origin dates back to the late 1980s and that, curiously, in this new stage it could be less advanced than in Its previous version. The production of TU-214 It has never been significant. RZJETS Figure The amount in around 85, many of which were removed from service. The latter made sense if we take into account that the Russian airlines had access to the Boeing and Airbus aircraft, but this scenario changed drastically with the invasion of Ukraine. International sanctions severely hit the air sector of the Eurasian country. The sanctions have hit the Russian airlines From that moment, the airlines are established in Russia not only have not been able to buy new Western aircraftbut have been seen in serious problems to guarantee the maintenance of the previously acquired units. Access to the spare parts and technical assistance of the manufacturers were quickly off the scene, which forced companies ―And the government – to take measures to guarantee transport. The airlines began to stop using the most modern aircraft of their fleets, which are those where to get spare parts by alternative roads is more difficult, and the authorities announced a plan to restart the production of some models of the Soviet era, including the Tu- 214, to reach 1,000 units in the 2030s. This goal, certainly, is accompanied by a variety of challenges aggravated by sanctions. How BBC collectssome experts believe that Russia could choose to relive versions older versions than the last produced of their aircraft, which depended less on foreign components, but at the same time were less advanced. Here an obsolete version of TU-214 would enter into the scene that had a low level of automation and forced to have a crew of three people to be able to fly it. In addition to the pilot and co -pilot roles, it would be necessary to have the figure of the flight engineer, which would be responsible for performing many tasks manually. Then, from a broader perspective, it will not only be necessary to launch the plant equipment and the supply chain of hundreds of suppliers, but also to modify the training received by pilots and flight engineers. The updated plane that we mentioned at the beginning of this article is not a unit produced decades ago. 72RU explains that it is a registered plane with the number 64509 that belonged to Transaero Airlines and that stopped flying in 2015. In recent years, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) was transferred within the framework of the project to eliminate foreign components, an objective that seems to be advanced. Konstantín Timofeev, UAC general deputy director, said last year that Tu-214 with “Russian components” made its first flight in November. He also pointed out that this would be the platform on which they would continue to work on the modernization of the plane, as well as in the creation of a cabin for two members. On the latter, it is not clear if it will come true in the units that hope to deliver this year. The TU-214 is a narrow fuselage aircraft designed for medium distance flights and equipped with turbofán engines Пс-90A updateds. With the ability to transport Between 155 and 210 passengersit is considered the Russian equivalent of the Boeing 757. If the production manages to resume, the manufacture of units for export is not expected, but will be destined exclusively to Russian airlines. Images | Tupolev In Xataka | A report has revealed that US air traffic control technology is obsolete. There are pieces that are no longer achieved

Google has updated its principles for AI, and the mention has disappeared not to develop weapons with this technology

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In the middle of the growing rivalry in the industry of the artificial intelligence (AI), some companies are adjusting their approaches to the scopes of this technology. Last year, Openai suppressed certain terms of your policy before announcing An agreement with the Pentagon. Now is Google’s turn, which has updated its “principles for AI”. Mountain View firm has almost completely redesigned the aforementioned documentbut what has caught the attention is the absence of the category “AI applications that we are not going to address.” As his name suggested, he grouped several specific areas in which IA would not be designed or implemented to preserve the responsible development of it. Google, artificial intelligence and weapons As we can see in the capture, The original list It included in its first item “technologies that cause or can cause damage in general. When there is a important risk of causing damagewe will continue only when we consider that the benefits considerably compensate the risks, and we will include adequate restrictions to ensure security ”. The following items indicated “armament or other technologies whose main purpose or application is to cause damage or hurt people, technologies that collect or use information to monitor breach of internationally accepted standards, technologies whose purpose contravenes the generally accepted principles of international law and rights humans “. The “AI applications that we are not going to embroider” in the original document Bloomberg, who was one of the first means to detect change, requested comments from Google. The company responded with a blog post signed by James Manyika, SVP of Google, and Demis Hassabis, who directs the Laboratory of the Google Deepmind, which speaks of the Responsible development of AI in democracy and Refer to the page with updated principles. “We recognize the speed with which the underlying technology, and the debate around the progress, implementation and uses of AI, will continue to evolve, and continue adapting and refining our approach as we all learn over time,” he said The company. It should be noted that new defense contracts have not been announced by Google. In the past, the firm led by Laster Pichai worked with the pentagon in the Maven projectwhich was to use AI to process data from various sources (mainly drones), identify potential objectives in war areas and more. Google decided not to renew your collaboration contract With the US government after their own employees protest. Images | Google In Xataka | The EU allocates 52 million euros to create its own AI and compete with the US and China. It is the same as Openai spends every 48 hours

Almost all big technology companies have failed in China. Not an unknown Indian company: InMobi

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Today, there are few global Internet companies that have managed to prosper in China. The Google search engine and other products from the American giant were no longer available in this Asian market more than a decade ago. amidst controversies over content censorship. Something similar happened with platforms like FacebookX (Twitter) and Amazon. However, InMobi has managed to make its way where many others have failed. It is an Indian company that operates at both ends of the advertising ecosystem. Advertising agencies and brands turn to it to help their ads reach mobile device users. Developers, for their part, monetize their applications and games by facilitating the integration of ads managed by InMobiwhich also collects data to refine its products. How to conquer the second largest mobile advertising market in the world Founded in 2007 in Bangalore, from the beginning it aimed to go beyond its country of origin because a large part of Indians still used basic mobile devices. The main markets of its business niche were in United States and China, scenario that hasn’t changed much since then. So he decided to bet first on the North American country and then for the Asian. After obtaining millions of dollars of financing backed by SoftBankInMobi decided to directly enter the world’s second largest advertising market in 2012. The Indian company not only aimed to offer advertising services for local clients, but also to become a bridge for US clients looking to have a presence in China. The company picked it up in a study published a year later of its arrival on the market. understand the Chinese cultural characteristics and the specific reasons driving user behavior was key to the business. InMobi grew steadily over the years until reaching the profitability of its global business in 2017. By the time it reached that milestone, its revenue in China had grown 15 times over the previous three years. InMobi quickly became the largest independent mobile advertising platform in the world. In 2017, this firm’s advertising network reached between 80% and 90% of Chinese smartphones. The service offering allowed clients to place advertising in more than 37,000 applications, reaching some of the most famous in the country. According to Jessie YangCEO of InMobi China, many foreign players failed in the Chinese market because They did not act quickly enough to adapt. On the contrary, his company outlined a plan according to the needs of the Asian market and did not hesitate to be completely flexible to adjust it along the way. One of the phrases that usually accompanies their press releases is “Think from the user’s point of view”. InMobi’s philosophy repeats: “Think from the user’s point of view.” InMobi’s success in China has given rise to numerous analyzes of the keys to its achievement. Some of them rescue very interesting elements. For example, the company was able to understand the Chinese market. To achieve this, he hired local staff, including Jessie Yang, who had worked at a reputable consulting firm. He also carefully studied the Chinese market, identifying trends and trying to stay one step ahead. At first he took advantage of his presence in other countries such as the United States to work alongside Chinese giants like Tencentthe creators of WeChatto get clients in international markets. Last but not least, he cultivated local partners. China has very strict rules for foreign companies that want to operate within its borders. But tell it to Blizzard and its tense relationship with NetEase. InMobi worked to have good synergy with local firms such as FuguMobile. Once its reputation was established, InMobi began working with large American companies such as Microsoft. Why other foreign companies have failed in China After learning about InMobi’s achievement in China, the question arises why other foreign companies They have not had the same fortune. Some of the reasons have been made evident in the previous paragraphs, but let’s delve a little deeper into this aspect taking into account the very interesting analysis which former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Ken Wilcox did a while back. Launching into the Chinese market without a local partner is practically a leap into the void. No matter how big the corporation is that dares such a feat, the most common thing is to choose to set up a joint venture. And it is precisely here where the first great challenge appears. Companies usually have different final objectives, which ends up generating conflicts and, in many cases, failure. Another great challenge is the cultural barrier, and especially the concept of “guanxi”. This system, based on building personal relationships through trust and mutual obligations, is key in Chinese business. For foreign companies that do not master this dynamic, moving in this field is complicated, especially when some practices may seem directly inappropriate from a Western prism. The Chinese regulatory environment is often another problem, and one of the main reasons why foreign companies need local partners. It depends on the type of business, but companies typically need a variety of licenses to operate, plus they must submit regular reports to regulators, which adds an additional operational burden. Finally, companies must coexist with the constant presence of Chinese Communist Partywhich has considerable control of the businesses carried out in the country. Wilcox explains that Western companies are not usually used to this type of dynamic. Images | InMobi | David Veksler | Alejandro Luengo | HaziiDozen In Xataka | China investigates whether the US CHIPS law harms its companies: the mature semiconductor market is at stake

Huawei’s long goodbye in Spain: from strategic partner to unwelcome technology

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Telefónica has awarded Nokia the last part of its 5G core, completing the elimination of Huawei from critical Spanish networks, according to advances Expansion. Why is it important. This move culminates the unofficial banishment of the Chinese giant from critical telecommunications infrastructure in Spain. An explicit government veto has not even been necessary. The context. In 2019, Telefónica had chosen Huawei for its 5G corea decision that was surprising at the time, but international pressures, with the United States at the helm, have been forcing an immediate change of course. The operator announced shortly after a strategy multicore which, in practice, has meant the beginning of the end for Huawei in its Spanish critical infrastructures. The estimated value of the new contract with Nokia is 15 million euros for six years. Huawei’s current presence in the 5G cores of the three large Spanish operators has been reduced to 0%. In Xataka Pallete’s impossible equation: he reduced Telefónica’s debt by half… while its stock market value plummeted behind the scenes. The replacement strategy requires caution and precision, following a meticulous schedule by phases and regions, in order to avoid any interruption of service to users while the transition is completed. The entire process will take more than a year given its difficulty: this movement involves modifying critical infrastructure. The current situation. The three large Spanish operators have expelled Huawei from their network cores: Telefónica divides it between Nokia and Ericsson. Orange awarded it to Ericsson. Vodafone chose Nokia. The money trail. Huawei’s exit from the Spanish market has been accelerated not only by corporate decisions but also by public policies. Although it maintains an important presence in the radio networks of some operators – such as 70% in Vodafone-, his exclusion of public aid for rural 5G through an indirect veto has been decisive. This Government strategy, which requires avoiding “high-risk suppliers” to access public funds, led Huawei to file a lawsuit before the National Court. {“videoId”:”x88i2zx”,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”Telefónica Smart Buildings”, “tag”:”telefónica”, “duration”:”41″} Go deeper. The 5G network core is the brain that manages all connections and user data, turning it into critical infrastructure for national security. This has ended up becoming a case study on how geopolitics also changes the technological map of a country without the need for direct prohibitions. It is enough to press the appropriate buttons. In Xataka | Huawei is ousting Apple right where it hurts most: it does not stop selling high-end mobile phones in China Featured image | Huawei (function() { window._JS_MODULES = window._JS_MODULES || {}; var headElement = document.getElementsByTagName(‘head’)(0); if (_JS_MODULES.instagram) { var instagramScript = document.createElement(‘script’) ; instagramScript.src=”https://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”; instagramScript.async = true; instagramScript.defer = true; headElement.appendChild(instagramScript); – The news Huawei’s long goodbye in Spain: from strategic partner to unwelcome technology was originally published in Xataka by Javier Lacort .

The Galaxy S25 have forgotten the best technology of the year

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A sublime integration with Geminiinteresting news in the photographic section, the more powerful processor of the industry and a new design that we had been waiting for years for the most advanced model. These are some of the improvements that have made the Unpacked 2025 and that Samsung has shown as the main assets to buy one of the new Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra. But, like everything in this life, you cannot get everything right in each section, and There is one that the Korean company has completely forgotten about. What is the great lack of the Samsung Galaxy S25? The battery. The company has not moved a single figure from one year to the next, and maintains the same mAh in each of the models. The design and dimensions hardly change in the new devices – beyond the new Ultra – which could justify the lack of news in this section. Samsung has gone too far when it comes to talking about its batteries, autonomy and fast chargingimplying that it is a section without much room for improvement. Is this true? Are there any relevant milestones in the industry? Has Samsung been left behind? The Galaxy S25 forgets the most important novelty in the battery industry in recent years We are not exaggerating in the slightest. During the last quarter of 2024, the battery industry—specifically those for mobile phones—has achieved a very relevant milestone: the marketing and distribution of silicon-carbon cells. Not only are they fully developed, but there are already several smartphones on sale that integrate them. A good example is the Xiaomi 15a device that was presented in China a couple of months ago with a increase of almost 900 mAh compared to the previous generation. The most interesting thing? Its thickness has only increased by 0.1 millimeterspractically nothing. All thanks to the higher energy density of silicon-carbon. Even much more modest models are betting on this technology. In the mid-range is the Honor Magic7 Litea newcomer to Spain that we have been able to test and that boasts of 6,600 mAh in a 7.98 millimeter body and 189 grams of weight. To put this data in perspective, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery that is 8.2 millimeters thick. With these figures on the table, it is impossible not to think that Samsung has missed a good opportunity to make a difference. Opting for silicon-carbon batteries in the Galaxy S25 series would have been a true revolution and a very important leap compared to the previous generation. Only time will tell if Samsung is wrong with this decision, although one thing seems quite obvious: the competition, especially that which comes from China, wants to revolutionize autonomies by 2025 and make mobile phones with huge batteries that are not limited by a thicker or heavier design than normal. It’s a shame that Samsung hasn’t jumped on this boat. Fast charging, but not too fast This 2025 we not only have identical batteries to the 2024 generation, also a fast charge that does not move a single watt (W). Samsung is once again betting on 45 W in the Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra, while at the bottom of the list is the Galaxy S25 with a power of 25 W. It is another section that leaves us with a bittersweet taste. Samsung and Apple are fighting a lonely battle for slow fast charging, and while the market is not asking for abysmal 200W powers, it is supporting brands that choose to raise the level a little and allow 80 or 90 W recharges. The figures of the new mobile phones, without being considered slow – the 25 W of the Galaxy S25 yes, everything must be said – They are at the bottom of the industrysomething that does not quite add up when we talk about three mobile phones that intend to reign in the high-end for much of 2025. The Samsung Galaxy S25 are great devices, they come with a good dose of AI, several of the best cameras of the year and unparalleled power for gaming, but they have not managed to finish off and justify the generation step when we talk about battery and fast charging. Using silicon-carbon would have been the culmination, but Samsung wanted to reserve this technology for later.

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