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Withings adds predictive AI health features to the ScanWatch 2
Withings announced at IFA 2025 today that it’s revamping the operating system of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch. Called HealthSense 4, the update adds new algorithms for 35 health metrics as well as predictive AI-powered alerts when a user’s health changes. The ScanWatch 2 also gains two new colors and improved battery life of 35 days […]
The iPhone 17 case makers are ready for Tuesday
Apple’s launch event for the iPhone 17 lineup is just around the corner, and case makers are already showing off the products they can be paired with on the IFA 2025 showfloor. I walked around two rooms dedicated to the latest mobile phone accessories and they were dominated by cases apparently designed for Apple’s upcoming […]
Tool Masking: The Layer MCP Forgot
Tool masking for AI improves AI agents: shape MCP tool surfaces to cut tokens and errors, boost speed and reliability. Start prompt engineering your tools The post Tool Masking: The Layer MCP Forgot appeared first on Towards Data Science.
Google leaks its own new Nest Cams and Doorbell
Google is its own worst enemy: the company appears to have leaked three upcoming Nest smart home products in its own app. Wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) have all appeared as setup options in Google Home ahead of their expected launch […]
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Here are 10 data science-related courses covering a wide array of topics and skills that are of immediate importance.
xAI Releases Grok Code Fast 1, a New Model for Agentic Coding
xAI introduced grok-code-fast-1, a model developed specifically for agentic coding workflows. By Daniel Dominguez
Circle to Search adds continuous translation
Google has announced a pretty major upgrade to the convenience of the translation built into Circle to Search on Android, which will now continue translating as the content on-screen changes. Google has slightly undersold the feature with the name “Scroll and translate.” In fact, it will now continue to translate as you swipe through screens, […]
Microsoft 365 Personal is now free for US college students for a year
Microsoft is giving away Microsoft 365 Personal subscriptions to all US college students. This subscription gives students free access to Microsoft’s Office apps and the Copilot AI assistant integration for a year, after which the students are eligible for a 50 percent discount to continue the subscription. While most students have access to education versions […]
OnePlus and Hasselblad are parting ways
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau announced on the company’s user forums today that its five-year partnership with camera company Hasselblad has come to an end. From now on, OnePlus will develop its own imaging engine instead. OnePlus first teamed up with Hasselblad for the 9 and 9 Pro flagships, and a Hasselblad logo has featured on […]