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Apple AirPods that have become smartphone-era style statements are now being tuned to help with hearing health as the iPhone maker continues to weave well-being features into its devices

Tech & Science

US clears way for hearing aid feature in new Apple AirPods Pro

Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used...

AFPSeptember 12, 2024

Igor Gaspar calls the AI features on Google's Pixel 9 phone 'impressive' -- but also worries that 'a lot of people could be kind of scared by the futuristic aspect of things' as artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous on phones

Business

Awe and trepidation as AI comes for smartphones

Matthew Day was keen to find out if an artificial intelligence-packed Google Pixel 9 smartphone could tell him a great local fishing spot. California...

AFPSeptember 8, 2024

On Friday, the Shanghai L*SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort was officially certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest

Sports

World’s largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month

Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort.

AFPSeptember 6, 2024

The winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina

World

Beauty queen wins Miss Nigeria after South Africa row

A former Miss South Africa contestant hounded over a nationality row was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday, capping a difficult few weeks for...

AFPAugust 31, 2024

Murals drawn by patients at the Marzoeki Mahdi Psychiatric Hospital in Bogor, West Java, which is now treating people for gambling addictions

World

Chips down: Indonesia battles illegal online gambling

When the wife of Indonesian snack seller Surya asked why he stopped sending money home to his West Java village, he broke down, confessing...

AFPAugust 28, 2024

Tang Songyuan (background), runs a clubhouse where people gather to 'throw eggs', a card game that's seen its popularity skyrocket in recent years

World

China’s ‘throwing eggs’ card game wins fans and official censure

In the evenings in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, friends meet to “throw eggs” — a card game winning fans despite official warnings that...

AFPAugust 22, 2024

Gamescom serves as a celebration for video game fans, who get sneak peaks at new releases and chats with developers while spending time with like-minded folk

Business

Cosplay and queues at Germany gamers gathering

The event serves as a celebration for fans, who get sneak peaks at new releases and chats with developers.

AFPAugust 22, 2024

'The Old Roots' company produces up to 10,000 bottles a year

Business

Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners

At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland’s handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its...

AFPAugust 22, 2024