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Summary MWC2024: the best new smartphones

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Several smartphones were presented during MWC 2024. This is the case with the Honor Magic6 Pro, the brand's most premium conventional model (apart from the folding models). It highlights impressive specifications. In fact, it is equipped with a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen that offers very high brightness and benefits from extremely solid protection thanks to NanoCrystal Shield technology, making it ten times more resistant to drops than standard glass. It runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor accompanied by 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The operating system is MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14.
When it comes to photography, the Magic6 Pro features a triple camera setup on the back, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS (optical stabilization), a 180-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 2.5x optical Zoom and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens -megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. It also has a 50-megapixel front camera and a 3D ToF sensor with eye tracking. The smartphone is powered by a 5600 mAh battery that supports 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless charging, with the possibility of 5W reverse wired charging. The Honor Magic6 Pro smartphone was priced at 1,299 euros announced and benefits from an attractive introductory offer.

Summary MWC2024 the best new smartphones

Honor Magic6 Pro introductory offer

The price of the Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design smartphone, whose technical characteristics were known, was announced during MWC 2024. It stands out for its elegant, automotive-inspired design, particularly its resemblance to the hood of a Porsche 911. This book-sized folding model is the result of a collaboration between Honor and the German studio Porsche Design and offers a first-class user experience. Like its “classic” version, the Magic V2, it is the thinnest book-style folding phone on the market and features the signature Porsche Agate Gray color. It features a foldable LTPO OLED screen that offers an exceptional visual experience, with increased protection thanks to the scratch-resistant NanoCrystal Shield technology on the back. Its 5000mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 66W fast charging.

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Otherwise, it is equipped with a triple rear camera system that offers particularly good image quality for various shooting modes, including night photography, zoom and time-lapse. The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and features 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage, promising smooth performance for all applications.
The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design can be pre-ordered for 2,699 euros.

The two “new products” from Xiaomi

Xiaomi has unveiled its entire Xiaomi 14 series. Presented on the Chinese market a few months ago, the Xiaomi 14 is finally a reality here. It features a compact design with a glossy glass shell. Inside, it's powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and offers cutting-edge connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Xiaomi 14 stands out for its set of three cameras, developed in collaboration with Leica and covering a focal length range of 14mm to 75mm. It comes with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. It is capable of filming in HDR Dolby Vision format. It has 12GB of RAM with 256 or 512GB of storage and is powered by a 4610mAh battery that supports 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The screen is a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED model with a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Xiaomi 14 is available for 999 euros in the 12+256 GB version and 1099 euros for the 12+512 GB version. Configuration available.

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A real novelty this time was the announcement of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, a model consistently oriented towards photography. Note that it can be combined with a photography kit consisting of a textured handle with a built-in battery, a shutter button for better grip, as well as round blocks for attaching filters.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra features a set of four rear cameras, all customized by Leica, offering exceptional image quality. It includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT 900 main camera with variable aperture f/1.63 to f/4.0 and optically stabilized, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 telephoto lens with OIS, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope camera with OIS and a 50 megapixel Sony IMX 858 ultra wide angle camera with autofocus. This setup offers unparalleled flexibility for any type of photography, from portrait to landscape, with Leica image quality and exclusive software filters. Inside, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 16GB of RAM. It features a very large 6.73-inch AMOLED screen curved on all 4 sides and, according to the brand, can reach a record brightness of 3000 nits. Like the Xiaomi 14, it is IP68 certified. It has a 5300mAh capacity battery and supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 14 costs 1,499 euros.

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Nubia Flip 5G, the affordable folding clamshell

In addition to the high-end models, one of the most interesting innovations at the trade fair was the presentation of the foldable flip smartphone from the Nubia brand, the Nubia Flip 5G. In addition to its format, which is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, for example, it has the advantage of being offered for less than 500 euros. However, this does not prevent it from having a large 6.9-inch foldable OLED screen with a resolution of 1188 x 2790 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, complemented by a 1.43-inch circular secondary screen on the top Cover is added, which allows quick access to notifications and basic functions without having to open the phone.

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The Nubia Flip 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, ensuring solid performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. The smartphone runs Android 13 and has a camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, supported by a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits, and a 16-megapixel front camera for video calls and selfies. It has a 4310mAh capacity battery that supports 33W charging. It is available in purple with highlights or gold and will soon be available in France.

Energizer Ultimate U660S, the other foldable phone for less than €500

The Energizer Ultimate U660S foldable smartphone was officially launched at MWC 2024, positioning itself as an affordable option in the foldable phone category. The clamshell-sized device is equipped with a 6.67-inch vertically foldable OLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It also has an external screen for viewing notifications and other quick controls. The U660S is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset accompanied by 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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On the camera side, it offers a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 25-megapixel front camera. Although the Energizer brand is known for its large capacity batteries, the U660S only has a 3,400mAh battery. It runs Android 14, is 4G compatible and will be available from November at a price of 499 euros.

The TCL 50 series, from €59 to €149

The TCL brand took advantage of MWC 2024 in Barcelona to present its new entry-level smartphones. The TCL 50 series therefore consists of the models TCL 501, TCL 505, TCL 50 SE and TCL 50 5G. Prices range between 59 and 149 euros. Depending on the model, it has large LCD screens with different chipsets, the most powerful of which is the MediaTek Dimensity 6000+. They have a battery of at least 5000 mAh, except for the TCL 501 which is limited to 3100 mAh. The TCL Series 50 smartphones benefit from an all-round modern design.

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Motorola Rizr, a concept that meets all desires

Finally, Motorola presented its concept to the MWC 2024 audience, unveiled at Lenovo Tech World in late October 2023. It's called Motorola Rizr and it's unlikely to be commercialized one day, but it shows that the know-how is making an impression on innovation in the mobility segment.

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The device is a rollable smartphone that can be worn on the wrist and features a 5-inch screen that can be expanded to 6.5 inches. This advanced prototype, still in the experimental stage and running Android, can also follow other shapes, such as an easel to play a game together, for example, or be ideally positioned for video calls.

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International Space Station | A new crew has to take off from Florida this evening

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station overnight from Saturday to Sunday as part of the usual crew rotation aboard the flying laboratory.

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 11:16 p.m.

However, there could be a postponement as the weather is expected to be only 40% favorable for the launch.

The Dragon capsule, which is intended to transport the crew at the top of the rocket, has already been used on four manned missions.

This time the four passengers are members of Crew-8, the eighth regular rotation mission that SpaceX is conducting for NASA.

“To the untrained eye, it seems almost routine that SpaceX sends them there one by one,” NASA chief Bill Nelson admitted at a press conference this week.

American Michael Barratt is the only Crew 8 astronaut to have visited the International Space Station (ISS).

However, it will be the first space flight for the other two Americans, Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps, as well as the Russian cosmonaut Alexandre Grebionkin.

NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos, which jointly operate the ISS, have launched an astronaut exchange program in which each takes turns bringing a crew member from the other country.

This program was maintained despite the war in Ukraine and the ISS is now one of the very few cooperation partners between Washington and Moscow.

The Crew-8 members will join the seven people already on the ISS.

After a handover period of a few days with the four members of Crew-7 – an American, a Dane, a Japanese and a Russian – they return to Earth aboard their own Dragon capsule.

More than 200 scientific experiments must be carried out during the six months that Crew-8 spends in the flying laboratory, which has been permanently inhabited for 23 years.

While the first years of the station's life were devoted to construction, astronauts can now devote more time to science.

But the station's age also has a downside: NASA and Roscomos are monitoring a “leak” whose flow has increased recently, Joel Montalbano, head of the ISS program at NASA, said this week.

Located at the end of a Russian module, the Russian Progress spacecraft docks with the ISS. A hatch is currently permanently closed to isolate the leak from the rest of the station.

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Space Shuttle, history of NASA's legendary space shuttle

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Certain spacecraft have become true symbols of space exploration: the small Soviet satellite sputnik, the first Earth-made object to enter orbit around our planet; the huge American rocket Saturn V, which took people to the moon; and that spaceship from NASA, with its distinctive launch profile that represented a great, only partially fulfilled, promise to lead humanity into the future of space travel. Today we discover his story, his successes and his failures.

The design of the shuttle

With the'Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 the Space race it essentially ended in victory for the United States. Subsequent lunar missions of the Apollo program had attracted less and less public interest, and the final mission, theApollo 17 In 1972 it closed almost silently. NASA faced a significant problem Reduction in fundingand had already started developing the next programs and trying to understand how reduce costs Missions and improve launch efficiency.

One of Expense items The most important thing about space launches was that the launch vehicles could be used to put the capsules and satellites into orbit once. As early as 1966, NASA realized that the best solution to optimize costs was to develop a reusable starting system. So the idea was to build one means of transport real that it could carry the payload into space, re-enter the atmosphere, land and be ready for a new launch with refueling and minimal maintenance.

Studies on carrier aircraft what aviation had achieved since the 1950s: they were aircraft without wings or with wings much smaller than those of today's aircraft and thanks to which they could fly aerodynamic power created not by the wings, but by the shape of their fuselage itself (the “body” of the aircraft). The result of this integration will be very clearly seen in the form of the shuttle designed for atmospheric re-entry.

This is how the project that I will become was born Space transportation systemgenerally speaking spaceship (literally “space shuttle”). After examining various alternative solutions, a final design is created partially reusable consisting of a Orbiters (the real reusable “spaceship”), equipped with powerful engines for departure and an aerodynamic body for reentry, a large one external tank Starting fuel (not reusable) and two Booster, Solid rocket rockets that provide additional thrust in the initial phase of launch (not reusable).

The 5 Space Shuttles (+1)

THE First The shuttle, completed in 1977, was a test model: it never flew into space, but was put into flight by one Boeing 747 to test the orbiter's maneuvering limits and landing capability. Originally it should have been called Constitutionbut a large letter-writing campaign organized by fans of the science fiction television series star hike led to the final choice of name Businessthe same as the series' spaceship protagonist.

Following the test model, four orbiters were put into production and launched into space in the 1980s, and a fifth was built and launched in the following decade.

Colombia (1981)
challenger (1983)
discovery (1984)
Atlantis (1985)
effort (1992)

During its 30 years of operation until its completion in 2011, the Space Shuttle program achieved success 135 missions in space, for a sum of 1330 days in space (an average of 300 days for each orbiter) and in total 21,158 orbits around our planet. During the missions the shuttles transported 355 people In space (306 men And 49 women) Representative 16 nations. Five Italian astronauts flew on the shuttle: Franco Malerba (the first Italian astronaut in 1994), Maurizio Cheli (1996), Umberto Guidoni (1996 and 2001), Paolo Nespoli (2007), Roberto Vittori (2011). The last two Italian astronauts, Luca Parmitano and Samantha Cristoforetti, never flew aboard the shuttle.

Over the years, space shuttles have carried out an incredible number of activities, such as scientific experiments and satellite launches. The tasks for which they are most remembered are probably placement in orbit The Hubble Space Telescope, in 1990 and most of the construction of the International Space Stationfrom 1998 to 2011.

Unfortunately, the history of the space shuttle was marked by two serious events Accidents which led to the destruction of in various situations challenger (1986) and Colombia (in 2003), in both cases killing the seven astronauts aboard the vehicle.

The end of the space shuttle

Despite his great successes in the fields of science and technology and their Influence on imagination The space shuttle that continues to this day was the space shuttle unable to achieve its original goalthat is, reducing the cost of space launches to make orbit easierRoutine activities like airplane flights. The use of boosters and an external tank not reusable collided with the idea of maximum efficiency, and the complexity of the systems made that happen interview of the orbiter is a long and complicated matter.

These problems, combined with the safety concerns highlighted by the two disasters of challenger he was born Colombia, leads to growth discontent for the program, especially at the political and economic level, until the decision is made 2004 Remove the fleet and close the program. The last flight was carried out in 2011, and since then the baton has been passed to other programs Space Launch System used in missions Artemis from NASAand the series Falcon of the private company EspaceXwhich he will join Ships: The latter two embody, albeit in different configurations, the idea of a partially or fully reusable vehicle.

Of the 6 orbiters built, 4 remain and are still on display in various exhibition rooms: theBusiness (the test model) on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid converted into a headquartersMuseum of Sea, Air and Space in New York harbor; THE discovery At Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, Virginia; L'Atlantis At Kennedy Space Center, Florida; and finally theeffort At California Space Center in Los Angeles.

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TECNO aims for the future with AI and AR products and innovative new technologies at MWC 2024

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

TECNO showcased its diverse range of smartphones and wearables, futuristic AR and AI products as well as innovative concept technologies on the first day of MWC Barcelona 2024 and introduced its new POVA 6 Pro 5G smartphone.

Barcelona, 26. February 2024 – Innovative technology brand TECNO presented its latest revolutionary and futuristic devices in its second groundbreaking participation at MWC Barcelona 2024. Among the devices introduced during the exhibition, the pioneering brand introduced Dynamic 1, its first ever AI-powered robot dog, and Pocket Go, the first AR glasses combined with a Windows handheld gaming console. On the second day of the event, TECNO also introduced its new PolarAce imaging system, which uses AI to create a new height of mobile video imaging.

TECNO made a splash at MWC Barcelona 2023 when it unveiled the highly acclaimed PHANTOM V Fold, its first foldable smartphone. This year, TECNO returns to the event with the mission of taking participants into the world of tomorrow's technologies under the motto “Reach for the Future”. The new POVA 6 Pro 5G will be another exciting addition to the TECNO stand, alongside the brand's portfolio of cutting-edge imaging technologies, innovative design materials and devices, and its ever-growing, diverse AIoT smart ecosystem.

“At TECNO, we believe in the power of innovation to make the impossible possible,” said Jack Guo, Managing Director of TECNO. “This year at MWC Barcelona we are bringing users closer to the technologies of tomorrow, which is an important topic.” Upgrade from our first appearance. With revolutionary new smartphones, AI and AR-based products, innovative concepts and much more, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to in-depth research and pioneering product development. We welcomed visitors to MWC to see with their own eyes how TECNO continues to pursue its dreams and look to the future.”

TECNO Dynamic 1 – An innovative robot dog to improve everyday life

TECNO Dynamic 1 is the brand's first robot dog, ushering in a new era of human-machine interaction, combining cutting-edge AI with a realistic German Shepherd-inspired design. This advanced device offers a glimpse into the future of everyday life, offering diverse usage scenarios and features to enhance smart home entertainment, assistance, education and training.

The Dynamic 1 dog's abilities are enhanced by a powerful torque of 45 Nm/kg and a sophisticated cooling system on the knee joints, which allows him to climb stairs and perform friendly gestures and bow when shaking hands. With four microphones and AI-powered voice recognition algorithms, Dynamic 1 responds to voice commands, enabling intuitive and effortless interaction. For more flexibility, it can also be controlled via smartphone apps and remote controls.

The robot is equipped with an AI HyperSense Fusion system for stable movements. It features an Intel® RealSense™ D430 depth camera, dual optical sensors and infrared sensors for precise navigation, as well as a powerful 8-core ARM processor for dynamic stability, fast fall recovery and a top speed of 3.7 m/s. The Dynamic 1's robust performance is enhanced by 64GB of internal storage and the latest WI-FI 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 technologies, while an innovative spotlight system not only illuminates the robot's path, but also serves as an indicator of the robot's path. The fur-free friend is equipped with a powerful 15,000mAh battery for up to 90 minutes of use, while its modular design allows for convenient battery swapping and simultaneous charging for continuous use.

TECNO Pocket Go – A unique augmented reality (AR) gaming set for an immersive experience

TECNO Pocket Go is a revolutionary Windows AR gaming bundle that combines AR glasses and a Windows AR handheld for the first time. With the world's most compact Windows handheld and the Pocket Vision AR headset, this combination solves the limitations of bulky Windows handhelds and improves the user experience often missing from AR glasses for an unparalleled, immersive 6D experience.

Pocket Go's Pocket Vision AR headset features a 0.71-inch Micro OLED display that recreates the experience of a 215-inch TV from a distance of six meters, bringing high-definition cinematic gaming to life. Quality. The headset is equipped with a six-axis gyroscope, nanostructured N'BASS® acoustic materials and advanced head tracking and vibration algorithms to enhance in-game immersion. Pocket Vision also features up to 600° adjustable diopter for users to meet different vision needs and ensure better eye comfort while gaming.

TECNO aims for the future with AI and AR products

Meanwhile, the revolutionary Pocket Windows Handheld redefines portable gaming by being 50% smaller and 30% lighter than standard Windows handhelds and offering the convenience of a smartphone. Designed for high-resolution professional AAA gaming on the go, this device is the first Windows handheld with a processor of this caliber. The latest gaming processor, it offers 35W of power with eight cores, 16 threads and turbo frequencies of up to 5.1GHz, while a removable 50Wh battery enables uninterrupted gaming.

The Pocket Go is complemented by the TECNO Smart Box, which serves as a game and settings management center and simplifies users' gaming experience. The set also effortlessly transforms into a mobile workstation and connects with other TECNO devices as part of the TECNO ecosystem to reshape the way we play, work and enjoy life on the go.

Revolutionary concepts that inspire the imagination

Whether it's eco-friendly materials, revolutionary technologies or futuristic device form factors, TECNO's imaginative and innovative concepts underline the brand's ambitious approach to the future. TECNO will present a wide range of its latest concepts at MWC 2024 Barcelona, including:

• PHANTOM Ultimate – An innovative rollable screen smartphone that features an unrivaled dual-sided display, a screen stretch efficiency of 1.3 seconds and an ultra-thin 9.93mm thick design. It was first introduced in August 2023 and sets a new direction for the future large-screen smartphone experience.

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Advanced materials: TECNO's 3D stereo optical grid material can achieve a glasses-free 3D viewing experience, depth of field effect, suspension effect, etc. Laminated fiberglass is a lightweight material that offers superior performance in strength, flexural strength and ductility, while colored textured glass creates a pure, gem-like glass material.

• Unique fabrics: Scented leather is a very durable vegan leather whose scent can last for over a year. Scented microcapsules were added to the PU resin during production. The organosilicone fabric leather uses high-performance silicone coating materials to significantly reduce carbon emissions, and the renewable fiber backing is made from raw materials from recycled plastic bottles.

• Advantageous technologies: The edge-to-edge foldable main screen changes the structure of the UTG to create a frameless foldable screen, while satellite communication technology allows users to communicate with the outside world even in places with weak or no signal.

TECNO's diverse smartphone portfolio and constantly evolving intelligent ecosystem

TECNO's exceptional smartphones and extensive AIoT smart ecosystem were on display at MWC 2024 in Barcelona, including the new POVA 6 Pro 5G. Among the many products on display we can mention the following:

• POVA 6 Pro 5G – The new device offers exceptional endurance and enhanced entertainment for an unparalleled POVA experience. Maintaining the design and ethos of the POVA series, the new device offers stylish looks and supernatural games optimized for young entertainment enthusiasts.

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• An exceptional selection of smartphones – TECNO showcased its diverse range of smartphones, including the flagship PHANTOM series, the CAMON series with its professional imaging features and the stylish SPARK series.

• Intelligent AIoT ecosystem – The brand's outstanding AIoT products, including Smart Home, Smart Enterprise and Smart Accessories, will be on display, showcasing how TECNO's extensive ecosystem meets user needs for both personal and commercial purposes.

TECNO's second participation at MWC Barcelona demonstrates the brand's unstoppable momentum on the international stage. With its “Stop at Nothing” essence, its innovative spirit opens up endless possibilities and brings the future closer to users around the world.

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About TECNO

TECNO is an innovative technology brand present in more than 70 countries and regions on five continents. Since its launch, TECNO has revolutionized the digital experience in emerging global markets, relentlessly striving to seamlessly blend contemporary and aesthetic design with the latest technologies. Today, TECNO is a recognized leader in its target markets, delivering cutting-edge innovations across a wide range of smartphones, smart accessories, laptops and tablets, HiOS operating systems and smart home automation products. Guided by its brand essence “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO is committed to making the best and latest technologies accessible to forward-thinking people. By developing stylish and intelligent products, TECNO inspires consumers around the world to continually do the best for themselves and their future. For more information, please visit TECNO's official website: www.tecno-mobile.com

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Here is the new label to know the real autonomy of your smartphone

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

If you have not followed it, the European Union will introduce an energy label: we can determine the autonomy of a smartphone. Here are some details about what's coming in June 2025.

Here is the new label to know the real autonomy Source: Frandroid

In case you haven't been following along yet, the European Union is stepping in with a new regulation that will fundamentally change the way we buy smartphones and tablets.

From June 20, 2025Sellers must provide information on the devices about the energy label, in particular about their autonomy with the letter of the energy efficiency class.

Here is the new label to know the real autonomy Here are the labels planned from June 2025 with autonomy, durability, resistance, repairability, etc.

This is a revolution for us consumers who often find it difficult to understand what “24 hours of battery life” means in real life.

Until now, it has not been easy to compare the autonomy of smartphones. Each brand has its own rules, which makes direct comparison difficult. For our part, we have our testing protocol that we developed together with Viser, but we don't test all smartphones.

The EU enters the scene with a groundbreaking protocol. No more fuzzy estimates: we are now talking about a method that calculates energy efficiency by taking into account the actual consumption of the phone and the capacity of its battery. Result ? A super accurate range estimate in hours and minutes, with a grade from A to G. Clear and clear.

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Here is the protocol that allows you to determine the autonomy of smartphones

The protocol in question was developed with the French company Viser, our long-standing partner. It covers everything we do with our phones: surfing on 4G, checking social networks over Wi-Fi, distracting ourselves with games, making calls and even the time we spend in standby mode.

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5G isn't in play yet, but it's coming. To give an idea: testing a phone is a three-day marathon in a cage with a network simulator and Viser software. Several tests must be carried out. Therefore, plan at least a week per device. The cost of this material? 200,000 euros per machine.

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And nothing is left to chance, especially no software or hardware updates. As soon as a smartphone undergoes a transformation, be it a revision of its internal components or an update of its operating system (e.g. a switch to the new version of iOS or Android), it must go through the test again. And for good reason: these changes can significantly affect the device's energy consumption and therefore its autonomy.

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Manufacturers are forced to jump on the bandwagon because all devices sold from June 2025, whether new or old models (still on sale), must go through the test box. The EU has even set up monitoring committees to keep an eye on things and carry out regular checks. If a manufacturer ignores this assessment, they must pay a fine.

Obviously, this protocol is not without limitations. Currently, testing focuses solely on 4G connectivity and ignores 5G, which is becoming more widespread and whose impact on energy consumption could be different.

Additionally, the brightness of the screens is standardized at 200 nits for all tests, a measurement that does not reflect actual use of devices that can reach much higher brightness peaks, particularly in HDR where they can exceed 3000 nits.

Finally, it is important to remember that these tests are carried out in a laboratory environment that, despite its precision, cannot fully reproduce the varied and sometimes unpredictable conditions of daily use.

However, this remains an important development towards greater transparency and reliability in the assessment of smartphone autonomy, providing consumers with more precise information to guide their decisions.

The European Union's ambition goes beyond mere information. It aims to encourage manufacturers not to play with hubris in continually increasing battery capacity. The challenge is to further optimize the energy consumption of devices.

Here is the new label to know the real autonomy

Early trends show that many smartphones achieve grades between C and E. Some brands like Apple are doing well at the moment: iPhones have a small battery capacity and low energy consumption.

The European Union will put the full list of smartphones online on a dedicated website, along with their respective scores and results. This will be an extremely useful tool for us consumers to make the right choice.

Next is battery life

The EU doesn't stop there and plans to address the issue of battery life (number of cycles before battery capacity falls below 80%). However, the planned protocol is extremely demanding and involves testing over a significant period of time, on the order of 12 to 15 months, to faithfully simulate real-world charge and discharge cycles.

Although this approach is interesting, it faces major practical and financial limitations. Given the time commitment and astronomical costs involved, one might question whether it is really realistic to implement this in the foreseeable future.

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Substance from Brazilian spider venom could be used against cancer

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

The Vitalius wacketi spider is native to the coast of São Paulo and belongs to the same family as tarantulas, Theraphosidae. Tiago Robles hit Brazil with meteors 03/02/2024 2:00 p.m. 5 min

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwideresponsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths in 2018 alone. Several studies have been conducted to find therapeutic alternatives (and even a cure) for this disease.

And now a new hope is emerging: As part of joint research, scientists from the Butantan Institute and the Societe Beneficente Israelita Brasileira have discovered Albert Einstein a molecule in the venom of the spider Vitalius wacketi with the potential to treat cancer. The arachnid lives on the coast of the state of São Paulo (Brazil).

How is spider venom promising in treating cancer?

The corresponding molecule (a polyamine) is obtained from the venom of the crab spider Vitalius wacketi, which belongs to the same family as tarantulas, Theraphosidae. These molecules were isolated, purified and synthesized, resulting in this promising compound.

The substance was synthesized in Butantan's laboratory and purified by Einstein (removing all impurities and enhancing its effects). It successfully eliminated leukemia cells, a tumor that affects certain blood cellsduring in vitro testing, as well as leukemia cells that are resistant to chemotherapy.

The molecule found in the venom of the Brazilian spider Vitalius wacketi offers hope for cancer treatment as it was able to eliminate leukemia cells in in vitro tests.

This substance has several positive points. The difference is that the tumor cells successfully die through apoptosis (programmed death) and not through necrosis, ie The cell destroys itself in a controlled manner without triggering an inflammatory reaction. And that's an advantage because generally more traditional oncological treatments cause necrosis.

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“Death by necrosis is an unprogrammed death in which the cell collapses, leading to a significant inflammatory state. “During apoptosis, the tumor cell signals to the immune system that it is dying and then eliminates the cell fragments,” explains Einstein researcher Thomaz Rocha e Silva.

One of the advantages of this substance is that, due to its low molecular weight, there is no problem of immunogenicity – when a foreign substance present in the body triggers a response from the immune system – said Pedro Ismael da Silva Junior, scientist at the Butantan Institute. Laboratory of Applied Toxicology.

Over and beyond, Another advantage is that the new molecule is small and the synthesis process is much simpler and cheaper than other available moleculeswhich can make access to the product easier.

the next steps

The molecule was obtained through an innovative production process, which is the result of many years of studyDue to its great potential, it has been patented by institutions. The idea is to license this technology to a company capable of producing the substance on a large scale and developing tests on animals – and in the future on humans if they prove safe and efficient. From now on, Institutions are seeking partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry to secure the investments required for further development.

This major discovery may revolutionize the fight against breast cancer!

“We have already identified potential interested parties and are in contact with certain companies. This could speed up the study so that it becomes a product and gets to patients more quickly ” said Cristiano Gonçalves, Innovation Director of Butantan.

According to scientists This discovery is already mature enough to go through new stages of development. In the next steps, they will conduct tests on lung and bone cancer cells. In addition, the technology is being studied on healthy human cells to confirm that it is non-toxic, that is, whether it is selective and only harms cancer cells.

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In his new novel, René Manzor tells the breathtaking story of a writer accused of murder who flees to find the real perpetrator and exonerate herself.

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

René Manzor, an extraordinary filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist, immerses his readers in a very tough thriller full of unpredictable twists and turns that goes from the plateaus of the Vercors to the depths of the jungle in Colombia. The shadow of the innocentHer new novel is about a successful writer who is accused of murder. Her DNA is found on the murder weapon… and she has no choice but to run away to find the real perpetrator and clear her name.

René Manzor is a successful filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist. He shoots the trailers for his novels himself.

This complex story begins in Paris in the offices of a publisher. Just as famous writer Marion Scriba is describing her next thriller, the police arrive and arrest her. The mother is accused of a high-profile murder and her DNA was found on the murder weapon.

Marion Scriba is taken into police custody and protests her innocence. But who can deny DNA evidence? Marion only sees one solution: escape, find the perpetrator and prove her own innocence.

Wim Haag, a Europol agent who had retired a few years earlier, is called back to take part in the investigation. He notices that something is wrong: this woman with a well-ordered life, who writes stories, has a lot of instinct in her escape…

DNA, the queen of evidence

René Manzor has written a super well-made and well-researched thriller. “The trigger for writing the novel was the D'Outreau affair, a monumental miscarriage of justice in which a number of people were accused of pedophile acts. In fact, it was all wrong. I had the feeling that I had been tricked into believing that people were guilty,” he explains in the interview.

“I said to myself: If something like this were to happen today, what could put someone at the center of all the hate? It's DNA. Because DNA is the queen of evidence. Today we condemn with DNA. It is ultimately stronger evidence for a jury than testimony or an alibi.”

René Manzor began studying how DNA was the queen of evidence. “Studying with specialists made me realize that we are not creating a genetic fingerprint, but rather a profile. So, to establish this profile, we relied on the expertise of 13 markers. DNA is ideal for exonerating someone because all it takes is one of the 13 markers to be wrong. But two different individuals can have the same 13 markers.”

Upon further research, René Manzor discovered that studies showed the percentage error was 1%. “So one in a hundred people could be charged even though they are innocent. I said to myself, wait… if one in 100 planes crashed, would you fly?

We want someone who is guilty…

He decided to plan a conspiracy in which a mother with three children would be accused of a crime she did not commit.

“The media and almost political pressure to find the culprit is so great that we are moving almost too quickly. We want someone. We want someone who is guilty. The heroine’s lawyer will advise her to plead guilty because the Queen of Evidence has spoken.”

Marion Scriba will only have one solution: escape. “And suddenly a hunt begins. A double hunt: she is looking for the real perpetrator and at the same time is being hunted by this Europol agent who has been called back to this investigation. It will be interesting to see how this woman who is a novelist ends up using her imagination to escape whoever is chasing her.

The shadow of the innocent

René Manzor

Calmann Levy Editions

Approximately 362 pages

▶ In bookstores from February 28th.

René Manzor is a novelist, director and screenwriter.
It has established itself as one of the references of the French thriller.
His novels have won several awards.
We owe him something The one whose name is no longer, Apocryphal, live (Grand Prix Iris Noir Bruxelles 2021 and Prix de l'Embouchure 2022, From the depths of the ages.
He shoots the trailers for his novels himself. You can see that from The shadow of the innocent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQv-yG6WYoQ
He has family in Quebec.

“Kassar turned and saw through the barbed wire a small figure leaning against the dilapidated concrete wall. Around him, scientific police officers in white overalls were busy with closed faces. The commander stepped forward, knowing that sooner or later she would have to face reality.

The icy wind continued to blow through the openings of the ruined building. The halogen light filtering through the shattered windows gave the scene a sacred atmosphere that did nothing to soften the raw spectacle Kassar was about to discover.

– René Manzor, The Shadow of the Innocents, Éditions Calmann Levy

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The anatomical origin of whale song discovered: the study

Technology News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

The underwater kingdom is home to many fascinating creatures, including whales. These huge mammals are famous for their Melodies complex and suggestive. In fact, their mystery is why they attract the attention of scientists and the curious. I sing. But recently a team of Danish, Austrian and Japanese researchers clarified the problem. mechanism anatomical what does that enable? whale “song”. whales Mysticetesof which they are a part Whales, fin whales and humpback whalesThey developed one larynx with an anatomical shape suitable for producing sounds underwater in the depths of the ocean.

Whale songs have been studied for centuries 50 years, but it was not known in detail how these mammals were able to produce a wide range of sounds, and some aspects were still unknown. Thanks to new research, all the anatomical and physiological details of the larynx of these animals have been described and modeled. The results of the study were published in the renowned journal Nature.

The researchers managed to extract that larynx They examined and reconstructed a few specimens of three whale species stranded on the Danish coast, fin whales and humpback whales, using sophisticated methods. Model 3D their three-dimensional anatomical models. They also identified the exact “route” of theAir in the larynx.

The organ is designed to circulate air and prevent the inhalation of water when vocalizing. Part of the larynx has one “U” shaped structure in contact with some kind of fat pad; When air escapes from the lungs, the laryngeal system begins to vibrate and produce sounds. The scientists also reconstructed and demonstrated a sound model of vocalizations on the computer These are low-frequency signalsto the maximum 300Hzcan only spread over medium distances.

For comparison, consider that a woman's voice has a maximum frequency of approx. 250 Hz. Unfortunately, this frequency matches that of most engines on fishing boats and transport vessels, thus disrupting cetacean calls. In the darkness of the ocean depths, sound exchange between individuals is essential as a guide for hunting, movement or courtship, and therefore disturbances generated by ship engines can confuse and alter the behavior of these animals.

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