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AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Can AI help you become a better runner? I tried the latest tech at IFA to find out

In 2025, wearable technology, including smartwatches, bands, and rings, has become integral for fitness and health monitoring, with companies like Apple, Samsung, and Strava incorporating AI coaching features. At IFA 2025 in Berlin, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8's Running Coach software was tested, revealing limitations in personalization and fixed training goals that may not align with individual user objectives. The author also explored the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, an AI-powered device designed to assist leg movement during physical activities, which adapts to individual stride patterns using data from over 12 sensors. While the exoskeleton enhances mobility for walking and hiking, it may restrict running performance due to its design. The Hypershell X Ultra includes a fitness mode that allows users to increase resistance, potentially benefiting advanced runners. The contrast between AI software limitations and the dynamic capabilities of AI hardware is noted, with the latter offering promising training enhancements.

AppWizard

May 26, 2025

This new Android launcher is my new must-have app for foldable phones

Foldable smartphones often face software limitations, particularly with launchers, leading users to choose between restrictive first-party options and inadequate third-party alternatives. Octopi Launcher has emerged as a promising solution, recently launching in beta on the Play Store. It offers unique configurations tailored to both the smaller cover screen and the larger display of foldable devices, allowing users to customize layouts for different orientations and purposes. Users can create up to four distinct layouts, with options for portrait and landscape modes, and can easily set up new layouts with intuitive prompts. Octopi excels in widget management, allowing independent sizing of widgets and app icons without compromising icon size. It supports overlapping and stacked widgets, enhancing visual appeal. The app drawer offers customizable options, including traditional icon shapes or tiles that display app names. While Octopi is impressive, it is still in development, with limitations in its gesture library and basic search functionality. It is best suited for foldable phones, although it can still benefit traditional devices. Overall, Octopi Launcher is tailored for heavy customizers and shows promise for future updates.

TrendTechie

November 26, 2024

Digital Foundry: PS5 Pro — отличная консоль, но в ней нет реальной необходимости

The PS5 Pro has generated discussions about its necessity compared to previous models like the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. While it boasts an appealing design and advanced features, there are concerns about its practical value in the current gaming ecosystem, particularly regarding the balance between hardware and software optimization. Microsoft has chosen not to release a Pro model for the Xbox Series X, a decision they do not regret, as it has not affected their success. This suggests that Microsoft is focusing on innovative solutions rather than simply enhancing hardware specifications, indicating a potential shift in strategy within the gaming industry.

Winsage

October 31, 2024

Microsoft will charge Windows 10 users $30 per year for security updates

Microsoft has released a guide to help users prepare for the end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025. The guide introduces an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription available for an annual fee, which will provide monthly security patches beyond the deadline. This program is now accessible to both individual consumers and business clients, unlike previous versions that were limited to commercial clients. The subscription focuses on critical security issues and will not include additional features or enhancements after October 2025. For users unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware or software limitations, the ESU subscription offers a solution. Enrollment for individual users will open in 2025, and the primary audience for the ESU program includes organizations managing multiple PCs that cannot transition to Windows 11. Starting November 1, Microsoft will offer the standard 5-by-5 ESU option on the Volume Licensing price list, with the first ESU release scheduled for November 2025. The base license for businesses will cost per device for the first year, with costs doubling for each subsequent year, and fees are cumulative for late joiners.

AppWizard

September 4, 2024

Microsoft’s New ‘Copilot+’ AI PCs Struggle to Run Popular PC Games

Microsoft's CoPilot+ PCs, powered by Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, face significant challenges in running popular PC games due to their incompatibility with x86 architecture. A software solution called "Prism," designed to allow Arm-based machines to run x86 applications, has not been effective for gaming, with only half of 1,300 tested games running smoothly. Anti-cheating software for games like Fortnite and League of Legends cannot be adapted for Arm architecture, making these games unplayable. Other applications, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Blender, also perform poorly on the CoPilot+ platform. Microsoft has advised gamers seeking high-performance experiences to consider alternative PC options.