OPPO and Huawei to adopt square selfie cameras on Android phones
OPPO and Huawei are set to become the first Android brands to use a 1:1 square sensor for the front-facing camera, following an approach popularized by Apple. The new design is expected to debut on OPPOβs upcoming Find X10 series and Huaweiβs Nova 16 lineup.
Unlike traditional rectangular sensors, a square selfie camera allows users to take both portrait and landscape selfies without rotating the phone. The camera can simply switch orientation in software, making framing more flexible for photos, video calls, and content creation.
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OPPO and Huawei are set to become the first Android brands to use a 1:1 square sensor for the front-facing camera, following an approach popularized by Apple. The new design is expected to debut on OPPOβs upcoming Find X10 series and Huaweiβs Nova 16 lineup.
Unlike traditional rectangular sensors, a square selfie camera allows users to take both portrait and landscape selfies without rotating the phone. The camera can simply switch orientation in software, making framing more flexible for photos, video calls, and content creation.
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Samsung Electronics has partnered with South Korean AI firm Nota to develop a new on-device AI feature called EdgeFusion.
The technology allows users to generate images from text prompts directly on their phones in under one second, without relying on cloud servers. By keeping everything local, EdgeFusion delivers faster results while improving privacy and real-time performance.
Samsung is expected to integrate EdgeFusion into its upcoming Galaxy S26 flagship lineup, set to launch later this month. The feature is designed to enhance creative tools and photography by enabling instant image generation on the device itself.
EdgeFusion is part of Samsungβs ongoing effort to strengthen local AI image processing and expand the Galaxy AI ecosystem, further evolving the AI capabilities of the Galaxy S series.
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The technology allows users to generate images from text prompts directly on their phones in under one second, without relying on cloud servers. By keeping everything local, EdgeFusion delivers faster results while improving privacy and real-time performance.
Samsung is expected to integrate EdgeFusion into its upcoming Galaxy S26 flagship lineup, set to launch later this month. The feature is designed to enhance creative tools and photography by enabling instant image generation on the device itself.
EdgeFusion is part of Samsungβs ongoing effort to strengthen local AI image processing and expand the Galaxy AI ecosystem, further evolving the AI capabilities of the Galaxy S series.
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First-ever experimental gene therapy aims to restore vision by rejuvenating eye neurons
Life Biosciences is testing ER-100, an experimental gene therapy designed to restore vision by reviving damaged retinal neurons. Unlike existing treatments that slow disease, ER-100 uses epigenetic reprogramming to reset aging retinal cells, targeting optic neuropathies such as glaucoma and NAION, where vision loss is irreversible.
The therapy works by controlled expression of three Yamanaka transcription factors β OCT-4, SOX-2, and KLF-4 (OSK) β to rewind cellular aging signatures. In preclinical studies, ER-100 restored age-related methylation patterns and improved visual function in multiple animal models, including nonhuman primates. With FDA approval for its first human trial, researchers will now evaluate safety, tolerability, and early signs of benefit, opening the door to a disease-modifying approach that could transform treatment for neurodegenerative eye disorders.
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Life Biosciences is testing ER-100, an experimental gene therapy designed to restore vision by reviving damaged retinal neurons. Unlike existing treatments that slow disease, ER-100 uses epigenetic reprogramming to reset aging retinal cells, targeting optic neuropathies such as glaucoma and NAION, where vision loss is irreversible.
The therapy works by controlled expression of three Yamanaka transcription factors β OCT-4, SOX-2, and KLF-4 (OSK) β to rewind cellular aging signatures. In preclinical studies, ER-100 restored age-related methylation patterns and improved visual function in multiple animal models, including nonhuman primates. With FDA approval for its first human trial, researchers will now evaluate safety, tolerability, and early signs of benefit, opening the door to a disease-modifying approach that could transform treatment for neurodegenerative eye disorders.
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Google confirms AirDrop-style sharing is coming to more Android devices
Google has confirmed that Androidβs Quick Share will soon expand AirDrop interoperability beyond the Pixel 10 series. The feature launched unexpectedly last year and remained limited to Pixel phones, raising questions about a wider rollout.
Android VP of Engineering Eric Kay says Google has already proven the feature works with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks and is now working with partners to bring it to more Android devices, with announcements expected very soon.
So far, Nothing has confirmed support, while Qualcomm has hinted that Snapdragon-powered phones could follow. This expansion is happening in large part thanks to EU πͺπΊ interoperability rules, which aim to make major platforms work better together, and supports Googleβs push to make switching from iPhone to Android easier.
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Google has confirmed that Androidβs Quick Share will soon expand AirDrop interoperability beyond the Pixel 10 series. The feature launched unexpectedly last year and remained limited to Pixel phones, raising questions about a wider rollout.
Android VP of Engineering Eric Kay says Google has already proven the feature works with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks and is now working with partners to bring it to more Android devices, with announcements expected very soon.
So far, Nothing has confirmed support, while Qualcomm has hinted that Snapdragon-powered phones could follow. This expansion is happening in large part thanks to EU πͺπΊ interoperability rules, which aim to make major platforms work better together, and supports Googleβs push to make switching from iPhone to Android easier.
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Russian firm turns pigeons into brain-controlled surveillance drones using GPS
A Moscow startup says pigeons with microscopic brain electrodes completed controlled test flights over the city in late 2025.
The PJN-1 project uses neurosurgery instead of training. Electrodes linked to a small head stimulator let operators steer the birds, while a lightweight backpack carries GPS, a controller, solar panels, and a chest camera for real-time tracking. The company claims the pigeons can fly up to 300 miles a day without batteries and be deployed immediately after surgery.
Neiry says the birds can navigate tight spaces, handle harsh weather, and operate where drones face restrictions, for uses like infrastructure inspections, power line monitoring, and search-and-rescue.
Founder Alexander Panov said: βAny bird can be a carrierβ¦ ravens for heavier payloads, seagulls, and for large sea areas β albatrosses.β
The project is already raising ethical and security debates.
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A Moscow startup says pigeons with microscopic brain electrodes completed controlled test flights over the city in late 2025.
The PJN-1 project uses neurosurgery instead of training. Electrodes linked to a small head stimulator let operators steer the birds, while a lightweight backpack carries GPS, a controller, solar panels, and a chest camera for real-time tracking. The company claims the pigeons can fly up to 300 miles a day without batteries and be deployed immediately after surgery.
Neiry says the birds can navigate tight spaces, handle harsh weather, and operate where drones face restrictions, for uses like infrastructure inspections, power line monitoring, and search-and-rescue.
Founder Alexander Panov said: βAny bird can be a carrierβ¦ ravens for heavier payloads, seagulls, and for large sea areas β albatrosses.β
The project is already raising ethical and security debates.
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βοΈ Works hands-free with Gemini
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βοΈ 25% more noise cancellation than XM5
βοΈ HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e + Integrated Processor V2
βοΈ Adaptive Noise Cancelling Optimiser
βοΈ 4 microphones per earbud for precise noise blocking
βοΈ Sound co-created with world-renowned engineers
βοΈ Sonyβs best call quality with AI beamforming + bone conduction
βοΈ Enhanced DAC & 32-bit audio processing
βοΈ Hi-Res Audio Wireless + DSEE Extreme
βοΈ 360 Reality Audio + 10-band EQ
βοΈ Scene-based listening & Adaptive Sound Control
βοΈ Slimmer, ergonomic design for all-day comfort
βοΈ Ventilation design reduces internal noise
βοΈ Works hands-free with Gemini
βοΈ LE Audio ready for ultra-low latency
βοΈ Up to 8h battery (24h with case) + Qi wireless charging
βοΈ ~25% circular recycled materials + plastic-free packaging
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AI creates artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision without instruction
The most surprising aspect was that the computerβs eyes developed in the same way as those of real organisms.
Researchers in Sweden have created artificial animals that evolved vision from scratch β starting with simple light sensitivity and eventually learning to discern objects, without any instructions.
βItβs the first time AI has been used to follow how a complete vision system can arise without telling the computer how it should come to be,β said Professor Dan-Eric Nilsson of Lund University.
In a synthetic world built of code, virtual animals were given tasks like navigating and finding food. Generation by generation, those that adapted best passed on their traits. Over time, light-sensitive structures evolved into functioning eyes.
Surprisingly, the digital eyes developed along the same paths seen in nature β as if evolution followed its usual blueprint, even inside a computer.
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The most surprising aspect was that the computerβs eyes developed in the same way as those of real organisms.
Researchers in Sweden have created artificial animals that evolved vision from scratch β starting with simple light sensitivity and eventually learning to discern objects, without any instructions.
βItβs the first time AI has been used to follow how a complete vision system can arise without telling the computer how it should come to be,β said Professor Dan-Eric Nilsson of Lund University.
In a synthetic world built of code, virtual animals were given tasks like navigating and finding food. Generation by generation, those that adapted best passed on their traits. Over time, light-sensitive structures evolved into functioning eyes.
Surprisingly, the digital eyes developed along the same paths seen in nature β as if evolution followed its usual blueprint, even inside a computer.
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Apple event on March 4
Expected announcements:
β’ iPhone 17e (A19 chip, 48MP camera, ~$599)
β’ New entry-level MacBook (A18 Pro)
β’ M5 MacBook Air & MacBook Pro
β’ iPad Air (M4) & new base iPad (A18)
β’ New Mac displays
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Expected announcements:
β’ iPhone 17e (A19 chip, 48MP camera, ~$599)
β’ New entry-level MacBook (A18 Pro)
β’ M5 MacBook Air & MacBook Pro
β’ iPad Air (M4) & new base iPad (A18)
β’ New Mac displays
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Exynos 2600βs Heat Pass Block Could End Smartphone Cooling Fans
Samsungβs upcoming Exynos 2600 introduces Heat Pass Block (HPB), a new cooling solution designed to lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation by up to 20%.
With chipsets pushing higher clock speeds β the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumored at 5.00GHz and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy expected to reach 4.74GHz β heat output continues to rise.
Brands like REDMAGIC have added built-in cooling fans to manage temperatures, but they can be noisy and still arenβt a perfect solution.
HPB places a heatsink directly on the chipset die, helping transfer heat more efficiently even with DRAM stacked above it. If it delivers as promised, high-performance phones may finally move away from custom fans.
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Samsungβs upcoming Exynos 2600 introduces Heat Pass Block (HPB), a new cooling solution designed to lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation by up to 20%.
With chipsets pushing higher clock speeds β the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumored at 5.00GHz and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy expected to reach 4.74GHz β heat output continues to rise.
Brands like REDMAGIC have added built-in cooling fans to manage temperatures, but they can be noisy and still arenβt a perfect solution.
HPB places a heatsink directly on the chipset die, helping transfer heat more efficiently even with DRAM stacked above it. If it delivers as promised, high-performance phones may finally move away from custom fans.
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Sony Group has developed a technology that can identify the original music used in AI-generated songs, potentially allowing songwriters to seek compensation if their work helped train AI models.
The system analyzes which artistsβ tracks were used in learning and generating music, and can even estimate contribution levels. If developers cooperate, Sony can connect directly to base model systems for detailed data. Without cooperation, it compares AI-generated tracks with existing catalogs to estimate the sources.
As the AI boom fuels accusations of copyrighted music being used without permission β including songs mimicking famous singers β Sony believes this tool could support a framework where revenue from AI music is shared with original creators and help curb infringement.
Developed by Sony AI, the technology could also be applied to video, games and character content. The company has not yet announced when it will be put into practical use.
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The system analyzes which artistsβ tracks were used in learning and generating music, and can even estimate contribution levels. If developers cooperate, Sony can connect directly to base model systems for detailed data. Without cooperation, it compares AI-generated tracks with existing catalogs to estimate the sources.
As the AI boom fuels accusations of copyrighted music being used without permission β including songs mimicking famous singers β Sony believes this tool could support a framework where revenue from AI music is shared with original creators and help curb infringement.
Developed by Sony AI, the technology could also be applied to video, games and character content. The company has not yet announced when it will be put into practical use.
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One of the Winners of the 2026 Sony World Nature Photography Awards
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The Eye: Window to the Soul
Blakistonβs fish owl is a nocturnal bird of prey that relies on its keen hearing and sight for hunting. This carefully timed photograph captures one of the owlβs eyes, revealed through its flight feathers.
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πΈ Chung Cheong Wong
The Eye: Window to the Soul
Blakistonβs fish owl is a nocturnal bird of prey that relies on its keen hearing and sight for hunting. This carefully timed photograph captures one of the owlβs eyes, revealed through its flight feathers.
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