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Nothing OS 4.0 arrives on CMF phones, bringing Android 16 and smarter features

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Nothing OS 4.0 arrives on CMF phones, bringing Android 16 and smarter features CMF has begun rolling out Nothing OS 4.0, bringing Android 16 to the CMF Phone 1 and Phone 2 Pro. The update delivers a cleaner interface, smarter multitasking, deeper dark mode, smoother animations and enhanced customisation features. CMF has officially started rolling out Nothing OS 4.0 to its smartphone lineup, marking a major software upgrade for both the CMF Phone 1 and the newer CMF Phone 2 Pro. The update is being released in phases, with Phone 1 users receiving it first, followed by the Phone 2 Pro in early January. A refined interface Built on Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0 focuses heavily on refinement rather than reinvention. The update introduces a cleaner and more balanced interface, with refreshed system icons, redesigned status indicators and a simplified Quick Settings layout. These changes aim to make everyday interactions feel calmer, clearer and more intuitive. You may be interested in 23% OFF...

AI-powered LED system delivers stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices

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AI-powered LED system delivers stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices The proposed OWPT system ensures seamless power transmission in both dark and bright environments, can target multiple targets at varying distances, and is low-cost and robust. Credit: Institute of Science Tokyo The world's first automatic and adaptive, dual-mode light-emitting diode (LED)-based optical wireless power transmission system, that operates seamlessly under both dark and bright lighting conditions, has been developed by scientists at Science Tokyo. The system, along with artificial intelligence-powered image recognition, can efficiently power multiple devices in order without interruption. Because it is LED-based, it offers a low-cost and safe solution ideal for building sustainable indoor Internet of Things infrastructure. With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for efficient and flexible power solutions is also increasing. Traditional power delivery methods, such as...

Adjustable Acoustic Metamaterials

  Adjustable Acoustic Metamaterials Adjustable Acoustic Metamaterials are engineered materials designed to dynamically control, manipulate, and adapt sound and vibration in ways not achievable with conventional materials. Unlike static acoustic metamaterials, adjustable (or tunable) acoustic metamaterials can change their acoustic properties in real time in response to external stimuli, enabling flexible and multifunctional sound control. These metamaterials are structured at subwavelength scales and allow active tuning of parameters such as sound absorption, transmission, reflection, frequency bandgaps, and wave direction. Adjustability is typically achieved through mechanical reconfiguration, electrical control, thermal variation, magnetic fields, fluidic systems, or smart materials such as piezoelectrics, shape-memory alloys, and elastomers. Key capabilities include adaptive noise reduction, reconfigurable sound insulation, frequency-selective filtering, wave steering, and acous...

Intelligent Waste Management

  Intelligent Waste Management Intelligent Waste Management refers to the use of advanced technologies to optimize the collection, segregation, recycling, and disposal of waste in a smart, efficient, and sustainable manner. It integrates IoT-enabled sensors , data analytics , artificial intelligence (AI) , and automation to monitor waste generation in real time and improve decision-making. Smart bins equipped with fill-level, weight, and odor sensors help schedule dynamic collection routes, reducing fuel consumption, operational costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. AI-driven systems enable automated waste sorting, enhancing recycling efficiency and material recovery. Intelligent waste management also supports predictive analytics to forecast waste trends, detect illegal dumping, and optimize infrastructure planning. When combined with GIS, cloud platforms, and mobile applications , it enables transparent monitoring, citizen engagement, and data-driven policy formulation. Overal...

Aerial Monitoring

  Aerial Monitoring Aerial monitoring refers to the systematic observation, measurement, and analysis of natural or built environments using airborne platforms such as drones (UAVs), aircraft, or satellites. It enables high-resolution, real-time, and large-area data collection that is difficult or time-consuming to achieve through ground-based methods. By integrating advanced sensors—such as optical cameras, thermal imagers, LiDAR, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors—aerial monitoring supports precise assessment of environmental conditions, infrastructure health, agricultural performance, and disaster impacts. This approach enhances situational awareness, improves decision-making, and enables rapid response while reducing operational costs, human risk, and environmental disturbance. Web Site : globalsensorawards.com    Nomination Link : https://globalsensorawards.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact as : sensor@sciencefather.com ...

Virtual Lenses Are Smashing Bandwidth

  Virtual Lenses Are Smashing Bandwidth Virtual lenses software-defined optical and computational imaging systems are dramatically increasing bandwidth efficiency across modern sensing, imaging, and communication platforms. By replacing or augmenting traditional physical optics with programmable, AI-driven lensing, these systems enable dynamic focus, multi-spectral capture, and real-time scene reconstruction using significantly less hardware overhead. Web Site : globalsensorawards.com   Nomination Link : https://globalsensorawards.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact as : sensor@sciencefather.com   Social Media  Twitter :https://x.com/sciencefather2  Pinterest : https://in.pinterest.com/business/hub/  Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ #researchawards #AcademicAwards #ScienceAwards #GlobalResearchAwards,#RemoteSensingMonitoring, #GlobalSensorAwards #GlobalSensorResearchAwards #EarthObservation, #SatelliteImagin...

Stationary Embedded Storage

  Stationary Embedded Storage   Stationary embedded storage refers to fixed, non-mobile energy storage systems integrated directly into buildings, industrial sites, or grid infrastructure. These systems are designed to provide stable, high-capacity energy buffering and support for applications where mobility is not required. Typically built using battery technologies such as Li-ion, LFP, sodium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries , or hybrid architectures, stationary embedded storage enables efficient energy management within local energy ecosystems. These systems are physically embedded into the electrical architecture of a facility, enabling functions such as load shifting, peak shaving, backup power, renewable energy integration, voltage control, and grid stabilization . They are essential components of modern smart grids and decentralized energy systems, supporting the transition toward cleaner energy by enhancing reliability and balancing intermittent renewable sources...

AI-Enabled Building Energy Model

  AI-Enabled Building Energy Model An AI-enabled building energy model integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven analytics to accurately predict, optimize, and control energy consumption in modern buildings. Unlike traditional static simulation models, AI-based energy models learn continuously from real-time data such as temperature, occupancy, HVAC performance, lighting usage, weather patterns, and sensor measurements. This allows them to identify hidden patterns, forecast energy demand, detect inefficiencies, and autonomously recommend or execute energy-saving actions. AI-driven models enhance building energy management by enabling predictive HVAC control , dynamic load forecasting , fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) , adaptive comfort modeling , and automated energy optimization . They support smart building applications, digital twins, and net-zero energy initiatives by providing highly accurate, real-time insights. These systems improve sustai...

Emerging of Carbon Quantum Dots

  Emerging of Carbon Quantum Dots Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) have rapidly emerged as one of the most promising next-generation nanomaterials due to their unique optical, electronic, and chemical characteristics. Derived from abundant, low-toxicity carbon sources, CQDs exhibit exceptional fluorescence, biocompatibility, water solubility, and tunable surface functionalities—making them highly attractive for sustainable and scalable technological innovations. Their emergence has transformed fields including bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, photocatalysis, and energy conversion, replacing traditional heavy-metal semiconductor quantum dots with safer and environmentally friendly alternatives. Recent advancements in synthesis techniques—such as hydrothermal, microwave-assisted, and green biomass-based production—have significantly improved fluorescence performance, quantum yield, and functional diversity. Additionally, the ability of CQDs to absorb visible light and convert it in...

Mental Health and Vision

Mental Health and Vision  Mental health and vision are deeply interconnected, with each influencing the other in multiple ways. Emotional stress, anxiety, and depression can lead to visual symptoms such as eye strain, blurred vision, headaches, light sensitivity, and difficulty focusing. This happens because psychological distress affects the brain’s visual processing pathways, altering how the eyes and brain work together. Additionally, conditions like PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may involve visual distortions or hallucinations. On the other hand, vision impairment or chronic eye diseases can negatively impact mental health by causing social isolation, reduced independence, and emotional challenges. Poor vision can increase the risk of depression, stress, and cognitive decline. Supporting both eye health and psychological well-being is crucial for improving overall quality of life, early detection of disorders, and effective rehabilitation. Integrated care—combining ...