How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right
Andy Boxall/Digital TrendsWith the CZ Smart Hybrid, there’s no doubt you’re wearing a Citizen watch because it says so right at the top of the bezel. It’s exactly what I wanted because wearing the CZ Smart Hybrid is more special than wearing the touchscreen CZ Smart. Familiar hybrid technologyI’ve felt like I’m wearing a non-smartwatch with the Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid on my wrist, but what about the tech side? However, there isn’t anything here you haven’t already seen and nothing in the software that separates the CZ Smart Hybrid from other Fossil-produced hybrids. What’s inside the CZ Smart is almost certainly the same as what’s inside the Skagen or Fossil watch, and cool though the CZ Smart looks, it’s not $150-worth of cool, and no way should the CZ Smart Hybrid cost the same as the smallest Apple Watch Series 7.
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January 19, 2022 10:05 UTC
Daily Authority: 🕵️♂️ Exynos mystery continues
The Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset launch gets more and more curious. The expectations are of a big boost over the Mali GPU on last year’s Exynos 2100. No word on clock speeds or cores. Again, Samsung hasn’t listed CPU clock speeds. 📸 Oppo Find X5 Pro camera specs leak : Bye-bye micro-lens?
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January 19, 2022 00:05 UTC
Ukraine-Russia tensions: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused of 'weakening' Europe
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of weakening Europe by refusing to take a hard line on Russia despite warnings that Putin is about to invade Ukraine. '[Germany's] Russia policy must be fundamentally corrected,' the letter says. 'As a key country of the EU, NATO and the Western community of values, Germany has a special responsibility.' The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said last week that approval was tied to any potential conflict with Russia over Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said earlier on Tuesday during a visit to see Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow that it was difficult not to assess Russia's military build-up near Ukraine's borders as 'a threat.'
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January 18, 2022 18:09 UTC
Redmi Note 11 series will launch globally later this month
TL;DR Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date for the Redmi Note 11 series. Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date for the Redmi Note 11 series. After making its Chinese debut in October 2021, Xiaomi has now confirmed the Redmi Note 11 series is launching globally before the end of the month. While the Redmi Note 11 series consists of three models, the teaser image only showcases two. It’s unclear if this reflects Xiaomi’s actual global launch plans, and if so, which Note 11 model will remain a Chinese exclusive.
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January 18, 2022 17:03 UTC
Russia holds sniper drills and 'sends short-range ballistic missile systems to the Ukrainian border'
Russia has held sniper drills and reportedly sent two short-range ballistic missile systems to the Ukrainian border amid warnings that a war between the two nations is 'imminent'. Other footage shows the alleged transfer of two deadly mobile short-range ballistic missile systems 9K720 Iskander thousands of miles across Russia towards the conflict zone. The sniper drills involving 100 servicemen were held at Kadamovsky training ground, some 37 miles from the Ukraine border. Special forces of the Western military district, which borders Ukraine, conducted drills using Arbalet-2 and Malva guided parachute systems in the Tambov region. An exercise in moving military equipment from the east of Russia was announced last week.
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January 18, 2022 11:48 UTC
Medieval 'bloodletting' could ease gout pain
Could the medieval cure of bloodletting be a treatment for gout? But some researchers now believe bloodletting may ease symptoms, by lowering inflammation and levels of uric acid, a known cause of gout. Uric acid is produced by the body when it breaks down purines, compounds that occur naturally in the body but are also found in red meat, some seafood and shellfish. High blood levels of uric acid lead urate crystals to form in the joints, causing intense pain and swelling. ‘Bloodletting is both effective and safe in treating gout and can especially ease acute severe pain and reduce CRP inflammatory levels in patients, with a lower risk of evoking adverse reactions,’ the researchers say.
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January 18, 2022 11:02 UTC
Public Places in Colombo You Can Go to for Free Workouts
Bellanwila Jogging TrackA track that consists of many benches along the track for the public to come and appreciate the scenic site. Jogging, Walking and CyclingParliament Ground Walking PathLocated right near the New Parliament in Battaramulla, there are multiple free-to-use walking paths and jogging tracks around the area. Kimbulawala TrackSituated around the paddy fields, kimbulawala jogging track provides a sense of relaxation to the public. Independence WalkSituated in the heart of Colombo, Independence Square walking track is a heaven to the ever-busy city people. It is complete with a cycling track for cycling lovers.
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January 18, 2022 00:06 UTC
5G’s big players make bold, exciting predictions for 2022
In 2022, 5G will become even more widespread, and we will start to see operators launching 5G stand-alone networks, delivering even more incredible speeds and quality of service to consumers. Salvatori told us: “On the handset side, we will see some exciting launches in 2022, especially in premium-tier Android smartphones.”Wood adds that the increased awareness of 5G in 2022 won’t only impact smartphones. At-home 5GT-MobileMobile devices, whether they are phones or laptops, aren’t the only things likely to get a 5G makeover in 2022. Staying with cars, Christopher says AT&T is looking at how 5G will push autonomous cars forward in 2022 and over the next few years. “While we’ll still be driving cars in 2022, not have them drive us, autonomous vehicles may become more common,” Christopher said.
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January 17, 2022 12:02 UTC
NASA raises issue of dwindling astronaut numbers
Analysis conducted by NASA several years ago revealed that its astronaut corps would dip below the minimum manifest requirement in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, a situation that prompted NASA to select 10 new astronaut candidates at the end of 2021. The new recruits are now beginning a rigorous two-year training program. But the report said the current situation means NASA may not have enough additional astronauts available to make up for “unanticipated attrition and crew reassignments,” as well as ground roles such as leadership and liaison positions, and those serving as spokespeople for the agency. With more than 12,000 people applying to become NASA astronauts in the last hiring round, there’s clearly still much interest in space exploration as a career, suggesting that the space agency has a good chance of putting things right over time. Editors' Recommendations
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January 17, 2022 08:05 UTC
Realme Number series reaches 40 million sales
The Realme 1 arrived in the middle of 2018, and while it feels like a long time ago, it hasn't even been four years. Since that launch, Realme has brought over two dozen phones as part of its core "Number" series, and has just confirmed it has reached 40 million sales. According to a study by Strategy analytics this lineup is Realme's second most successful after the affordable C series, the two being pivotal for the brand’s spike in popularity and quick rise to 100 million shipments overall. The Number series was fourth in consolidated shipments of all “new-age smartphone families” since 2018. It is behind the Oppo Reno, vivo iQOO and Realme C lineups, but remains ahead of the Samsung M phones, and Xiaomi Poco devices.
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January 17, 2022 08:05 UTC
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review
The last of the S21 series caters to the true fans of the brand and combines all Galaxy S21 essentials into one powerful no-nonsense smartphone. Yes, this is the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Its design resembles the rest of the Galaxy S21 phones, and its build is a match to the vanilla Galaxy S21 flagship - a Gorilla Glass Victus front, an aluminum frame, and a matte plastic back. The most notable omissions of this new Fan Edition are the 3.5mm jack (not available on the S20 FE) and the microSD slot (available on the S20 FE). That's exactly what you get with each Galaxy S21, and that's what the Galaxy S21 FE 5G retail box contains.
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January 16, 2022 20:21 UTC
Places to Buy Fitness Equipment and Supplements
Maybe you want to work on yourself in your own time and space, at your own pace, instead. And that’s totally fine as long as you know what you are doing. Or you don’t know where to get those supplements from? Here are some of the best places in Colombo to buy fitness equipment and supplements! And don’t hesitate to contact a professional if you need help and guidance.
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January 16, 2022 12:06 UTC
Boosters for under-18s from Monday
Booster jabs will be offered to under-18s from tomorrow as the Government prepares to drastically reduce Covid restrictions. Previously, boosters were only recommended for clinically vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds who were most at risk from Covid-19. Booster jabs will be offered to around 40,000 'high risk' 16 and 17-year-olds from tomorrow under new plans. The EU's medicines watchdog last year approved the Pfizer-BioNTech shot for five to 11-year-olds, an age group experiencing high coronavirus infection rates across the continent. Germany, Spain, Greece and Hungary were among those opening up their inoculation drives to the age group, with doctors reporting strong initial demand from parents.
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January 16, 2022 11:46 UTC
Donald Trump amassed a $115million election 'war chest'
The November 2020 election seems a long time ago. Lindell has spent $25 million (£18 million) trying – unsuccessfully – to prove that the 2020 election was rigged. Incredibly, Trump has built up a $115 million (£84 million) election 'war chest' through donations sent to his website. Despite being banned by social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for peddling misinformation about the election, Trump continues to hold enormous sway in the American heartland. People attend Turning Point USA's America Fest 2021, a gathering of conservative and Donald Trump supporters last December in Phoenix, ArizonaMany have raised the spectre of a bloody second civil war.
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January 16, 2022 08:01 UTC
The best smart wallets for 2022
Smart wallets offer a convenient way to store and transport your money and to protect against loss or theft. Here are a few of our favorite smart wallets. Travando Austin Mens Slim Wallet with Money ClipThe Travando Men’s Slim Wallet offers an attractive blend of minimalist wallet features at an affordable price. When and where can you find the best deals on smart wallets? Many smart wallets are grouped with technology and electronics-related products, so sales events like Cyber Monday can be a good time to score a deal on a smart wallet.
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January 15, 2022 15:09 UTC