Health Tech  Rate this post Receiving a diagnosis related to genetics can be a life-changing moment, filled with uncertainty and questions. One such diagnosis that often comes unexpectedly is the presence of an XXX chromosome, also known as Triple X syndrome or Trisomy X. This genetic condition, exclusively affecting females, involves the presence of an extra X chromosome, resulting in a total of 47 chromosomes rather than the usual 46. For most people, the concept of having an extra chromosome might immediately bring concerns about health, development, or quality of life. However, the journey following an XXX chromosome diagnosis is often more nuanced and less severe than initially feared. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be diagnosed with Triple X syndrome, what to expect after the diagnosis, and how individuals and families can navigate this genetic variation with confidence and clarity. Understanding the XXX Chromosome Every person is born with 23 pairs of chromosomes—22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. Typically, females have two X chromosomes (XX), and males have one X and one Y (XY). In Triple X syndrome, a female has three X chromosomes (XXX) instead of two. This condition is caused by a random error during the formation of the reproductive cells, known as nondisjunction. It’s estimated that 1 in 1,000 female births may have the XXX chromosome, but many cases go undiagnosed due to the absence of obvious symptoms. How Is XXX Chromosome Diagnosed? Most cases of Triple X syndrome are discovered in one of the following ways: Prenatal Testing: Through amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), genetic tests may reveal the presence of an extra X chromosome before birth. Developmental Delays: Some girls with XXX chromosome may show mild delays in motor skills, speech, or learning, prompting genetic testing. Infertility Evaluations or Other Medical Concerns: In adolescence or adulthood, some individuals undergo genetic testing due to irregular menstrual cycles, fertility issues, or other unexplained symptoms. The diagnosis is confirmed using karyotyping, a lab technique that maps chromosomes to identify abnormalities. What Happens After the Diagnosis? 1. Meeting with a Genetic Counselor After a confirmed diagnosis, the first step is typically a consultation with a genetic counselor. These professionals explain the nature of the condition, what caused it, and the potential implications for the individual and the family. They also provide emotional support and answer any pressing concerns. 2. Monitoring Developmental Milestones In childhood, girls with the XXX chromosome may experience: Slight delays in speech or language development Learning difficulties (especially in reading or math) Coordination issues Taller-than-average height It’s important to remember that intelligence in most girls with XXX chromosome falls within the normal range, although some may require additional educational support. Early intervention programs, speech therapy, and occupational therapy can make a significant difference in helping children meet their developmental milestones. 3. Regular Health Checkups While most females with the XXX chromosome are healthy and live normal lives, doctors may recommend monitoring certain aspects of physical and emotional health, such as: Muscle tone and motor development Puberty progression Menstrual cycle regularity Fertility status later in life Emotional or behavioral challenges like anxiety or low self-esteem With proper support, the majority of females with Triple X syndrome develop typically and may not require extensive medical intervention. 4. Education and Support Services Some girls may benefit from Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans in school, ensuring that they receive personalized learning accommodations. Parents are encouraged to advocate for their child’s needs and work closely with educators. 5. Emotional Well-being and Counseling Because of the potential for social or emotional difficulties, some children or teens may benefit from psychological counseling. Addressing issues like self-esteem, social skills, or anxiety can significantly improve their quality of life. For families, support groups and online communities offer a valuable space to share experiences, learn from others, and build a support network. Long-Term Outlook The prognosis for females with the XXX chromosome is generally excellent. Most lead full, independent lives and experience normal fertility. In fact, many go through life never knowing they have Triple X syndrome unless diagnosed through genetic testing. There is no cure for the XXX chromosome condition—nor is one needed in most cases. The focus is on supportive care to manage any developmental, educational, or emotional challenges that may arise. Social Implications and Misconceptions Due to limited public awareness, some misconceptions surround the XXX chromosome. For instance, there’s no evidence to support the idea that Triple X syndrome leads to aggression or intellectual disability. These outdated notions stem from flawed studies conducted in the 1960s and have since been disproven. Education, compassion, and scientific understanding are key to erasing stigma and supporting individuals with this condition. Conclusion A diagnosis of the XXX chromosome or Triple X syndrome can initially be unsettling, but the reality is that most females with this condition live healthy, fulfilling lives. With early diagnosis, appropriate developmental support, and ongoing health monitoring, challenges can be addressed effectively. For families navigating this journey, the focus should be on understanding, advocacy, and ensuring that each individual with Triple X has access to the tools they need to thrive. FAQs: Q1. What causes the XXX chromosome? Triple X syndrome occurs due to a random error during cell division, leading to an extra X chromosome in each cell.Q2. Can the XXX chromosome be inherited? No, it is not typically inherited. It is usually a spontaneous genetic change.Q3. Do all females with Triple X show symptoms? No. Many females with Triple X syndrome have no noticeable symptoms and may never be diagnosed.Q4. Can females with the XXX chromosome have children? Yes, most females with Triple X have normal fertility and can conceive without complications.Q5. Is treatment necessary for Triple X syndrome? There is no specific treatment, but supportive therapies (like speech or educational help) may be beneficial if challenges arise.Tech World TimesTech World Times (TWT), a global collective focusing on the latest tech news and trends in blockchain, Fintech, Development & Testing, AI and Startups. If you are looking for the guest post then contact at techworldtimes@gmail.com

Pros Easy to installMulti-gig WAN/LANSupports Matter, Thread, and ZigbeeDecent performance Cons Lacks 6GHz bandDoes not support 320MHz channelsNo USB portsParental control and network security software cost extra eero 7 Specs Anti-Malware Tools Coverage Area for Hardware as Tested 6000 IPv6 Compatible MU-MIMO Number of Antennas 3 Number of Bands 2 Number of Nodes 3 Number of Wired LAN Ports (Excluding WAN Port) 1 on router, 2 on node Parental Controls Quality of Service (QoS) Security WPA2 Security WPA3 Wi-Fi Speed (Total Rated Throughput) BE5000 Wired Backhaul Wireless Specification 802.11be All Specs The latest addition to Amazon’s eero family of whole-home mesh systems, the eero 7, is the company’s most affordable Wi-Fi 7 offering to date. For $349.99, you get a three-piece system that offers 6,000 square feet of coverage, two 2.5GbE networking ports per node, and support for the latest smart home technologies, including Matter, Thread, and Zigbee. It delivered good (but not great) throughput in testing and is very easy to install, but it lacks 6GHz transmissions, and parental control and network security tools are locked behind a paywall. You’ll get much better performance, 6GHz transmissions, free basic parental control and network security software, and USB connectivity with our Editors’ Choice winner for Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, the significantly more expensive Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro.Design and Specs: Three Nodes Are Enough for Large HomesThe eero 7 nodes are identical and have the same curvy shape and white finish as the eero 6+ nodes, but at 5.1 by 5.1 by 2.5 inches (HWD), they are slightly larger. (The eero 6+ nodes measure 2.6 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches.) The three-pack reviewed here provides 6,000 square feet of coverage, but if you have a smaller dwelling, you can order a two-pack for $279.99, which gives you 4,000 square feet of coverage, or a single node for $169.99, which gives you 2,000 square feet of coverage.A small LED indicator on the front of each node glows white when everything is connected and working properly, flashes white during setup, flashes blue when connecting to the app via Bluetooth, flashes green during a firmware update, and is solid red when the node has gone offline.Around back are two 2.5GbE networking ports (one serves as a WAN port for the router node) and a USB-C power port. Wired backhaul is supported. Missing are the USB data ports that you’ll find on the TP-Link Deco BE63.(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)The eero 7 has a 1.1 GHz A53 ARM processor, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of flash memory. It’s a dual-band BE5000 system capable of speeds of up to 688Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 4,324Mbps on the 5GHz band. As with the TP-Link Deco BE25 and the MSI Roamii BE Lite systems, the eero 7 does not offer a 6GHz radio band and therefore does not support 320MHz channels. It does, however, support 240MHz channels as well as other Wi-Fi 7 technologies, including direct-to-client beamforming, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) transmissions, and WPA3 encryption. Additionally, this system contains a Zigbee radio and serves as a Thread border router and a Matter controller, making it ideal for controlling home automation devices. It also supports Alexa voice commands.You manage the eero 7 with the same user-friendly mobile app as the eero Max 7 and eero Outdoor 7. The Home screen displays the name of the network and contains an Internet tab and tabs for each node. Tap the Internet tab to run an internet speed test and tap any node to see the node’s IP address, which clients are connected to it, which band each client is using, and if it is a wired or wireless connection. Below the node tabs are tabs for each client device. When you tap a client tab, you come to a screen where you can pause internet access, completely block it, configure IPv4 reservation and Port Forwarding rules, enable Client Steering, and enable MLO connections. Here you can also create user profiles, but if you want to assign parental controls to any profile, you’ll have to subscribe to an eero Plus plan, which unlocks age-based content filters, malware protection, VPN services, password management, and more. New users currently get a free two-month trial, but once it expires, it’ll cost you $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.Recommended by Our Editors(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)At the very bottom of the screen are Activity, Devices, Home, and Settings buttons. The Home button brings you back to the Home screen, and the Devices button opens a screen where you can view information about connected and recently connected clients. The Activity button opens a screen with upload and download speeds and uploaded and downloaded data statistics. Finally, tap the Settings button to open a screen where you can manage your account, view and share login information, enable guest networking, and configure network settings and network notifications.Setup and Performance: Decent Speed, User-Friendly AppInstalling the eero 7 is a breeze. You’ll have to download the mobile app and create an account to get started. I started by tapping Setup on the Welcome screen and followed the instructions to power down my modem. I connected an eero node to the modem, powered up both devices, and allowed Bluetooth communications. Once the eero node was found, I gave it a location, a name, and a password. The network was up and running within seconds. I tapped Next and followed the instructions to add another node. I placed the satellite nodes in their respective locations, plugged them in, gave them names, and tapped Finish Setup. After a firmware update, the installation was complete.The eero 7 delivered fairly good throughput performance in testing, but it’s certainly not the fastest mesh system out there. The router node’s score of 1,101Mbps on the close proximity test was faster than the MSI Roamii BE Lite router (937Mbps) but significantly slower than the TP-Link Deco BE5000 router (1,959Mbps). The TP-Link Deco BE63, which employs the 6GHz band with 320MHz channels, led the pack with a score of 2,288Mbps. At a distance of 30 feet, the eero 7 router delivered 586Mbps, once again besting the Roamii BE Lite router (524Mbps) but not the Deco BE5000 (628Mbps) or Deco 63 (780Mbps) routers.The eero 7 satellite node managed 745Mbps on the close proximity test and 513Mbps on the 30-foot test. In comparison, the Roamii BE Lite node scored 561Mbps and 441Mbps, respectively; the Deco BE5000 node scored 982Mbps and 630Mbps, respectively; and the Deco 63 node scored 1,688Mbps and 950Mbps, respectively.We test wireless signal strength using an Ekahau Sidekick 2 diagnostic device paired with the company's Survey software. (Disclosure: Ekahau is owned by PCMag.com's parent company, Ziff Davis. For more, read about our ethics policy in the Editorial Mission Statement.) This combination generates a heat map that displays Wi-Fi signal strength throughout our test home. The circles on the heat map represent the router and node locations, and the colors represent signal strength, with dark green representing the strongest signal, lighter yellow a weaker one, and gray representing a very weak or no measurable signal. (Credit: Ekahau)As illustrated on the map, the eero 7 had no trouble broadcasting a strong Wi-Fi signal to all corners of our test home.

Activision announced that it will sunset updates for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile because it hasn’t met expectations with mobile-first players. It’s a surprising outcome in some ways, as Call of Duty: Mobile was a spectacular success on mobile back in the day, generating more than 500 million downloads. It was developed by Tencent’s mobile game division, TiMi Studio Group. That game is still going. But Warzone Mobile was Activision’s own in-house project to make a game based on the PC/console game, Call of Duty: Warzone, which was launched in 2020 as a battle royale game. Warzone has been very successful on the console/PC, and it recently relaunched its original Verdansk map to bring back more players. But Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, the mobile battle royale game, will no longer be available for download after Sunday, May 18, 2025, from the Google Play store and Apple App Store. Players can still play but new players will not be joining and Activision will not be making new seasonal content anymore. “While we’re proud of the accomplishment in bringing Call of Duty: Warzone to mobile in an authentic way, it unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences,” Activision said. Here’s the statement below: We deeply appreciate your dedication and passion for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. Going forward, we will be streamlining the scope of the game. This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors and while we’re proud of the accomplishment in bringing Call of Duty: Warzone to mobile in an authentic way, it unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences. As a result, we will no longer be delivering new seasonal content and gameplay updates to the mobile version. Effective immediately, players will no longer be able to purchase Call of Duty Points or Black Cell using real currency in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. Sunday, May 18, 2025 will be the last day the game can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple’s App Store and social features across both mobile platforms will be retired. Players who have the game installed before Monday, May 19, 2025 will still have access to the game with continued cross-progression of shared inventories using existing content, and servers with matchmaking for online play. Any unspent COD Points can also be redeemed in-game toward available content in the Store. We know that this news may be disappointing, and we truly appreciate the support, passion, feedback, and dedication from our community. We have special incentives for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players in Call of Duty: Mobile and encourage our players to try it for free. For more details on these changes and incentives, please visit our FAQ here. GB Daily Stay in the know! Get the latest news in your inbox daily Read our Privacy Policy Thanks for subscribing. Check out more VB newsletters here. An error occured.

Hey everyone! We’re excited to finally share the first trailer for Umigame, our co-op roguelite set in a haunted fantasy swamp. It’s been a wild journey bringing this weird, strategic world to life with my brother, and now you can finally get a glimpse of it in action! Posted by NimbleGames on May 8th, 2025 What is Umigame? Umigame is a 1–2 player roguelite where you fight off waves of enemies while protecting the Omnicore, a magical relic that lets you activate turret-like defenses drawn from the environment. Think action-packed combat with a splash of tower defense, but you’re in the middle of the fight, dodging, attacking, and making real-time choices with your partner. We just uploaded the Demo trailer ! 🔗 [Trailer] We’ve built the game for both solo and online coop, with a focus on replayability, weird creatures, and tactical synergy. What’s Next? We’re polishing up the demo and can’t wait to share it with you by the end of May.If you're into roguelites, co-op chaos, or games with a tactical twist, we’d love for you to check it out when it drops. We plan to release in early-access late 2025, and the final release should be around Q2 2026. Thanks so much for your support, and feel free to wishlist the game if you like what you see ! 🔗 [Steam page link] 🔗 [Press kit link] See you in the Haunted Swamp !

First determine if the baby bird is a nestling or fledgling.   Image: jennifer m. ramos / Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The arrival of spring brings many changes to our natural surroundings. Flowers bloom, barren trees fill with leaves, and occasionally, baby birds come tumbling out of those trees. If you’ve ever encountered one of these not-quite-flighted chicks and wondered how best to look after them, you’ve come to the right place.  Your first aim upon finding a chick out of its nest is to work out whether it has accidentally fallen or is simply taking its first steps out of the nest. Siân Denney, who has had six years of wildlife experience for the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds, says you should determine if the bird is a nestling or fledgling. “Nestlings are the tiny, tiny babies with no feathers, and they’re at very early stages and very vulnerable,” says Denney. In contrast, fledglings have feathers but may lack the flight feathers needed to take to the skies.  Helping a nestling If the bird you’ve found is a featherless nestling, it will be at risk if left out of the nest. “The amount of care that birds require is intense. It is unlikely that a very young bird that age that’s got no feathers will survive if it is out of the nest,” says George Bradley, who works for wildlife charity SongBird Survival. If you know which nest the bird has fallen from you should place it back in. Denney and Bradley advise that gloves should be worn for handling birds as a hygiene measure. Some people believe that if a well-meaning human handles a bird, its parents will cease to recognize its scent and reject it. This is a myth, says Denney. “Birds actually have a terrible sense of smell,” she says.  Garden bird species will usually make their nests in hedges or trees. However, other species, like gulls or sparrows, make their homes on rooftops or the underside of eaves. By watching to see if its parents appear to try to help it, you may be able to work out where its nest is hidden and whether it is accessible. If you can’t identify which nest a nestling has fallen from, it will still need to be moved off the ground, where it will be helpless against predators. The best option is to elevate the nestling. Placing them in a bucket or empty flower pot can protect them while still making it easy for their parents to find them.  Fledging is a part of bird life. Image: Getty Images Joni Eskridge Helping a fledgling Denney has different advice if the bird you come across is a feathered fledgling. “They should just be left alone,” she says. “They’ve attempted to leave the nest because they’re ready to take to life outside and beyond,” she adds. Their parents will likely be surreptitiously monitoring them to check they have learned how to fly independently. Denney adds that fledglings can spend days or weeks on their ground as they learn to fly. If the bird is in obvious and immediate danger—your local cat is eyeing it up, for example—it can also be shooed somewhere more secure, like a bush or tree.  How to help an injured bird If a fallen bird is injured, it might be time to contact a local wildlife rehabilitator. These are experts who volunteer to care for sick or injured birds. These resources will vary by state. Humane World for Animals has a detailed list of rescuers and rehabilitators.  The overarching message is that baby birds eventually need to fly from their nest, and unless they are too young or in danger, leaving them alone to learn how to navigate the big, new world they find themselves in is the best course of action.  Humans can also proactively help by avoiding activities that put baby birds at risk of falling in the first place. Denney says that cutting trees or hedges aggressively or without checking for any nesting birds during the summer months can lead to disturbed or destroyed nests. Before you cut, says Denney, “check the area first for a couple of days. If you see signs of activity, it’s best just to postpone that cutting to let those birds nest in peace.”

In 2020 and 2021, before I came to Vox, I worked as the future correspondent at Axios — yes, that was the actual job title — and I found myself writing almost solely about the Covid-19 pandemic, or major trends that appeared to be driven by the pandemic.One of those trends was an alarming rise in drug overdose deaths. The trajectory was already bad before Covid: Between the widespread prescription and misuse of legal opioids and then the introduction of the ultra-powerful drug fentanyl to the illicit drug supply, overdose deaths in the US began taking off in the early 2010s. But the closure of treatment facilities during the pandemic and the isolation of users led to a sudden spike in deaths: In the year leading up to September 2020, as I wrote in April 2021, more than 87,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, a higher total than any 12-month period of the opioid epidemic up to that point. Despair, and then hopeAfter publishing that piece, I received a letter from a reader, who said her son had been one of those 87,000 deaths. She begged me to give this issue more coverage, to remind my readers that behind the Covid pandemic, there was a shadow epidemic of drug deaths, of lost sons and daughters and husbands and wives. People had to stop closing their eyes to the toll of death and pain.RelatedThe opioid epidemic, explainedIn the years that followed, the toll only continued to grow, however, with deaths reaching 110,000 in 2023. There seemed to be no answer for one of the worst public health crises in a generation. But now, at long last, we finally appear to be turning the corner on the drug overdose crisis. Provisional figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System released this week show that some 27,000 fewer Americans died of a drug overdose in 2024 than in 2023. That year-on-year drop is the steepest single-year decline since the government first began keeping track of overdose deaths 45 years ago. It means that drug deaths are now finally coming back down to pre-pandemic levels — and that we can make progress on what can seem like the most intractable social ills.RelatedDrug overdose deaths are in a free fall — for now27,000 livesTo put that 27,000 drop in deaths into perspective, think of it this way: It adds up to three lives saved every hour for an entire year. What’s remarkable about the rapid drop in overdose deaths is just how widespread the trend is. Forty-five states recorded declines in deaths, with Ohio and West Virginia — two states that have suffered more than almost any other from the opioid epidemic — leading the way. Only a handful of states, mostly in the Northwest, where the epidemic started later, experienced increases. While synthetic opioids, which mostly means fentanyl, are still responsible for the vast majority of overdose deaths, deaths from such drugs are falling faster than any other, declining by 36 percent year over year. Reversing the overdose epidemicOne of the biggest factors behind the decline is the growing availability of naloxone, an opioid antagonist. If administered in the immediate aftermath of an overdose, naloxone has been shown to be close to 99 percent effective in preventing death. The key is speed — even the fastest emergency medical responders may not make it to the scene in time to save someone suffering an overdose. But recent policies to make naloxone available over the counter, and to advise users to have it on hand, have made it possible to bring back thousands of people who otherwise would have died.While the pandemic directly led to a significant spike in overdose deaths, policies that came out of Covid have helped curb the toll, including telehealth access to medicine-based treatment options for addiction like buprenorphine. All of these programs have been paid for in part by the billions of dollars in opioid-settlement cash from drug companies like Johnson & Johnson, which began flowing to state and local governments in 2024. Tougher enforcement on fentanyl has played a role as well. Lastly — and less positively — the sheer number of overdose deaths in the past few years has depleted the number of people at highest risk. Like an infectious disease epidemic that slows down as it begins to run out of new people to infect, the overdose epidemic burned so hot and killed so many that drug users who were left were less vulnerable to fatal overdoses.What comes nextThe news isn’t all good. While synthetic opioids like fentanyl appear to be in a steep decline, deaths actually rose last year from stimulants like meth and cocaine, with production of the latter surging to new highs. The increase in deaths in a handful of states like Alaska and Washington demonstrates that in some parts of the country, at least, there are still populations that remain highly vulnerable to fatal overdoses.Most worryingly, the Trump administration’s draft budget proposes major cuts to naloxone distribution, which could take the most potent tool for stopping overdose deaths out of the hands of those who need it most. Still, we should recognize this new data for what it is — evidence that, with effort, we can reverse the course of one of the biggest public health threats the US faces. Thousands of people are alive today who, if nothing had changed since I was writing about this epidemic in 2021, might have suffered a worse fate. Drug addiction is a horrible disease that can destroy futures, families, and lives. But where there is life, there is hope. Every overdose victim brought back by a spray of naloxone has another chance to change their future, and ensure that they won’t become another statistic. A version of this story originally appeared in the Good News newsletter. 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Acer is bringing some really impressive computing gear to the Computex event in Taipei this year. From the sleek Swift Edge 14 AI that is nearly half a pound lighter than the MacBook Air to the sleek Predator Triton 14 AI gaming laptop, the company has grabbed quite a few eyeballs. What came as the biggest surprise was Acer’s shift into the direction of wearables, and specifically, smart rings. At the ongoing show, the company revealed Acer FreeSense, a lightweight smart ring that looks pretty neat and comes loaded with health-sensing features, but with a welcome surprise in tow.  Recommended Videos How does Acer’s smart ring stand out?  Acer Acer’s FreeSense doesn’t require a subscription, following in the footsteps of other established players such as Amazfit, Samsung, UltraHuman, RingConn, and more. “Users also have full access to all health data without additional subscription fees, making the FreeSense ring a practical and reliable daily wellness companion,” says Acer. It’s a huge sigh of relief. Oura is one of the biggest names in the smart ring segment. Yet one of the most controversial elements of owning its smart rings is the subscription model. If you’re already paying hundreds of dollars for owning the hardware, paying an extra fee for accessing the full suite of health features makes little sense.  Acer’s FreeSense makes sense Of course, add-on perks such as expert-driven exercise sessions often come at a premium, and that’s a model even the likes of Apple have adopted for their smartwatches. But a subscription is not a must-have, neither in the wrist wearable segment, nor in the smart rings ecosystem. A few days ago, Whoop also faced a similar backlash over its subscription-based upgrade policy reversal and quickly made a course correction.  What else does it offer?  Acer Acer’s FreeSense smart ring weighs just over two grams and comes in seven size options. It is made out of titanium alloy with a vacuum-plated process and PVD coating on top for extra resilience. Color options on the table are rose gold in matte finish and black with glossy polish on top. The build is IP68-certified (5ATM), which means you can take it for a bath without worrying about frying its circuits.  As far as health sensing chops go, it can measure heart rate, heart rate variability, and blood oxygen saturation levels. Sleep analysis is also part of the package, with stage-based breakdown and continuous tracking. Based on the biomarkers it has collected, the companion app will also offer personalized guidance and create comprehensive wellness reports, as well.  Acer hasn’t announced the pricing yet, but it shouldn’t go far beyond the $300-400 bracket, considering the features on offer. The likes of Circular Ring 2 have already integrated ECG measurement and blood pressure sensing at an introductory asking price of $239, though the final sticker price is $549 a pop.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look.Sega's ninja classic Shinobi returns this August with the help of Lizardcube and in the lead up we've been learning more and more about this new entry.The latest update shares a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - which is aiming to push the limits of 2D animated games as well as reimagine this beloved series with a bold new art style and plenty of next-generation ninja action.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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When a young couple who wanted to give their Victorian home a more contemporary look, they turned to Pensaer Studio for a 430-square-foot extension to the original structure. The London firm’s team took their clients requests into account before they got started: the pair wanted a design that was sophisticated, airy, and could also link out to their garden.The studio also redesigned the garden with its colorful planter beds to assure an aesthetic continuity with the redesigned home. What was once a small kitchen with a low ceiling, tucked into the back of the house with no connection to the outdoors, has now become a 10-foot-long space that combines a kitchen, a dining room, and a living area, all with views of the surrounding shrubbery. The studio also found room for a new toilet with some extra square feet that were left over.The project sought as far as possible to use materials that were free of chemicals and toxins, with the goal of creating a home that is healthier with less dust and fewer pollutants. “The warm woodwork in oak contrasts with the polished concrete floors, creating a modern and welcoming ambiance. A bench, installed at an angle by the window, seamlessly connects the interior with the garden, making the most of the natural light and reinforcing the connection to the outdoors.” “The key was to try to design around very specific spaces to achieve the most efficient layout possible. We chose this route rather than creating larger open expanses that, while they would offer greater flexibility, would also take up more area. The result is a very defined set of intimate spaces that allowed almost all of the garden to be preserved,” explains Rhys Owen, founder of Pensaer.The London studio, known for bringing together craftsmanship and architecture in designs that “cultivate joy,” made use of custom furniture for this extension. “The interior is designed to offer a sense of calm, sophistication, and warmth. The cozy feel of finishes like oak contrast with the polished concrete floor and the integrated woodwork elements encourage the connection between the home’s owners and the space. Beams transform into shelves, and then into seats, creating a continuous flow.” the studio says. Note the focus on organics that spreads beyond aesthetics—the project used materials that were free from chemicals and toxins to create a healthier living space.The walls on one side of the apartment double as storage space. The kitchen is from Hølte, a company that specializes in creating bespoke fronts for IKEA systems.