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The panel authorized updated Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are expected to protect against the new omicron strains causing a surge in cases.

Apple announced both the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro during today’s “Wonderlust” keynote event. Some of the numerousrumors about the new handsets have been confirmed, while others, like the possibility of an iPhone Ultra, didn’t materialize. Like in years past, Apple reserved its newest mobile chip for the Pro model (giving last year’s Pro-level chip to the new standard iPhone). The A17 Pro is the first “Pro” chip for an iPhone and sports 19 billion transistors. Apple claims its two performance cores are 10 percent faster than last years’s A16.

The long-hoped-for conversion to USB-C charging has been confirmed for all models of the iPhone 15, but the Pro got a few perks that the standard model isn’t getting such as the Action Button. Formerly the mute toggle, the button can be programed to quickly activate the camera, flashlight, Voice Memos, or your own Shortcuts. The new titanium case, fused to an internal aluminum frame makes this the lightest iPhone Pro yet.   

It starts at $999 which is actually the same price as the iPhone 14 Pro, and you can pre-order it on Friday. Before you dive in, you may want to take a moment to compare it to other high-end handsets on the market. Here’s a side-by-side comparison highlighting how the specs of the new iPhone 15 Pro compare to Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google’s Pixel 7 Pro.  

Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro

Follow all of the news live from Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event right here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-the-competition-clash-of-the-cameras-201700930.html?src=rss

Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 9 on Tuesday. The main upgrade is a new S9 chipset, which includes the wearable’s first real CPU upgrade since the Series 6 in 2020 and helps enable features like a “double tap” gesture for controlling parts of apps hands-free. There’s also a brighter display, a new neural engine, a fresh pink colorway and, according to Apple’s product listing, a more expansive 64GB of storage. Designwise, however, the new watch looks much like the old ones.

Should you upgrade? We’ll have to review the Series 9 to see, but for now, we’ve laid out how the new wearable compares to a couple top rivals, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and the Google Pixel Watch, on the spec sheet. Specs can’t tell the whole story, of course: WatchOS and Wear OS are different beasts, and many of Apple’s biggest updates this year are software-based. Plus, just because two watches have similar sensors doesn’t mean they’re equally accurate. But if you’re curious about what your money gets you in 2023, here’s how the Series 9’s hardware stacks up.

There is a caveat to this, as Google has already confirmed that a new Pixel Watch will arrive in October. That one will come with better water resistance and, in all likelihood, an improved chipset. That said, we won’t have full rundown of its specs until next month, and Google’s sneak preview suggests it’ll be similar to the existing model physically.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-apple-watch-series-9-vs-the-competition-same-design-more-power-191333859.html?src=rss

Researchers from MIT, Boston University, the University of Chicago, Analog Devices, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a tiny “smart pill” that uses luminescent bacteria to diagnose gut problems. The pill, about the size of a blueberry, is much smaller than previous versions, making it easier to swallow.

The smart pill contains genetically engineered probiotic bacteria, electronic components, and a small battery. Once swallowed, it travels to the large intestine, where the bacteria produce light when exposed to specific biological molecules associated with certain gut diseases. The onboard electronics detect this light and transmit a wireless signal to a doctor’s smartphone or computer outside the body.

Left to right, team members Qijun Liu from Boston University, Maria Eugenia Inda from MIT, and Miguel Jimenez from MIT pose with the pill. (Image: MIT)

This non-invasive procedure can be repeated multiple times, allowing for the detection of short-lived biomarkers that traditional colonoscopies may miss. The pill is eventually excreted from the body with feces.

In tests on pigs, the smart pill successfully detected and reported levels of nitric oxide, a biomarker associated with various inflammatory bowel diseases. Researchers believe that by adjusting the bacteria’s genetic engineering, the pill could potentially detect other types of biomarkers, making it a valuable tool for gastrointestinal research.

MIT’s Assoc. Prof. Timothy Lu explained the significance of the smart pill, saying:

“The inner workings of the human gut are still one of the final frontiers of science. Our new pill could unlock a wealth of information about the body’s function, its relationship with the environment, and the impact of disease and therapeutic interventions.”

This innovative approach to diagnosing gut problems offers a less invasive and potentially more accurate method of detecting and monitoring gastrointestinal diseases. The study detailing the smart pill’s development and capabilities was published in the journal Nature.

Smart Pill Uses Luminescent Bacteria To Diagnose Gut Problems

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Broadcasting from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives are taking the stage Tuesday to announce updates to the company’s major product lines. In the tradition of Apple’s September events—usually more hardware-focused than the software-heavy WWDC in early summer—we’re awaiting…

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