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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Best deals today: ROG Zephyrus G14, Sony Xperia 1 III, Galaxy Watch 4, and more - Pocketnow

ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition Gaming Laptop

We start today’s deals selection with an exceptional treat, as you can currently purchase a new ASIS ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition Gaming Laptop for just $1,350 after receiving a 16 percent discount that translates to $250 savings. This model comes with a large 14-inch WQHD display with 120Hz refresh rates and a killer design that will make it a real beauty. Still, the most important part of this gaming laptop comes under the hood, where you will find an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, and Wi-Fi 6 support.

Of course, you can also opt for a more affordable ASUS TUF Dash 15 Gaming Laptop that currently goes for $1,070 after a more compelling 18 percent discount. This 2022 model comes packed with a larger 15.6-inch FHD display capable of delivering 144Hz refresh rates, an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and GeForce RTX 3060 graphics.

ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition Gaming Laptop comes with a large 14-inch WQHD display with 120Hz refresh rates, an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, and other great features.

Sony Xperia 1 III

Next up, we have the Sony Xperia 1 III that now sells for just $998 after scoring a $300 discount over at Adorama and Amazon.com, where this fantastic device receives the same 23 percent savings. The Sony Xperia 1 III comprises a stunning 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rates and a triple camera system with four different focal lengths. You will also get flagship performance thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage space. However, there’s some extra info that might come in handy, as you can get up to $550 savings when you trade in your current device over at Amazon.com. In other words, you may be able to purchase this device for as low as $448.

If you want Sony’s best smartphone, you may also opt for the Sony Xperia 1 IV, which is now available for $1,600. Now, this is an interesting deal because it will get you a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with your purchase. This bundle would generally cost you $1,878, but the latest deal lets you take one home and save $278.

And if you want a more budget-friendly option from Sony, you can consider going for the Xperia 10 IV, which now sells for $394 after seeing a $35 discount. This model comes with 128GB storage space, 6GB RAM, and other cool features, including 5G support.

Sony Xperia 1 III

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a great device for those Sony fans who want a great device with flagship features, including a fantastic display and an excellent camera.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

One of today’s best deals comes with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which currently receives a massive 40 percent discount that translates to $130.99 savings. In other words, you can get this cool watch for just $199 on its 44mm model with LTE support.

And suppose you want to complete your Samsung Galaxy setup. In that case, you can also consider checking out the Galaxy Buds Live, which are now available for $100 after the latest $50 discount or go for the Galaxy Buds 2, which are now selling for $129 with 14 percent savings.

Not a Samsung fan? Don’t worry; we have also spotted some cool savings on the Jabra Elite 4 Active in-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds that now sell for $90 after receiving a $30 discount. These cool earbuds feature active noise cancelation, up to 28 hours of listening time, and other great features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Galaxy Watch 4 is the device to pick if you're looking for a fitness-centric smartwatch that doesn't hurt your wallet.

Nintendo Switch

Finding deals on Nintendo products is something that doesn’t happen every day, so we had to include the latest deal available at Woot.com, where you can currently purchase a new Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con for just $270 after receiving a 10 percent discount that will get you around $30 savings.

The OLED version was also on sale, but you know that Woot deals are usually live for 24 hours or until stock sells out. You can still find the OLED version for $350 at Amazon.com, but you won’t find any savings there. And since we’re talking about gaming deals, we must also include the NexiGo Enhanced PS5 Controller Charger, which now sells for $10 after seeing a 33 percent discount.

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo's original version of the Switch comes with a 6.2-inch display and up to 9-hours of gaming. It will also let you game in TV mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode to keep you gaming no matter where you go.

Razer Seiren Mini

Finally, we have the Razer Seiren Mini USB Condenser Microphone that’s now available for $40 after a 20 percent discount, representing $10 savings. This amazing little condenser microphone will be great for streaming and gaming on PC, as it features professional recording quality, precise super-cardioid pickup patterns, and a tilting stand with shock resistance.

However, you can also spend a bit more with the Elgato Wave:1 Premium Cardioid USB Condenser Microphone, which now sells for $70 after a $30 discount. And if you’re interested in great audio, you can also consider the latest deal on the Polk Dolby Atmos Home Speaker Bundle that sells for $730 after scoring a $365 discount.

Razer Seiren Mini

The Razer Seiren Mini is an excellent little USB Condenser Microphone that features professional recording quality, precise super-cardioid pickup patterns,

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SIGMA CEO: The Full-Frame Foveon X3 Sensor Will be Ready This Year - YMCinema Magazine

In an interview with SIGMA CEO Kazuto Yamaki, more information about the anticipated full-frame Foveon X3 sensor has been revealed. According to Yamaki, this revolutionary sensor is in its final stage of development (stage 3) and should be ready by the end of this year (2022).

Foveon technology presents a unique approach to image sensors design and concept. Foveon’s distinct sensor design captures red, green, and blue light at each point in an image during a single exposure. To achieve this, the sensor takes advantage of the natural light absorbing characteristics of silicon. Light of different wavelengths is absorbed in different depths in the silicon — blue photons are absorbed near the surface, green photons in the middle, and red photons are absorbed deeper into the material, just like film cameras capture light. The advantages of capturing all three colors with three pixels at each location on the sensor array come in the form of superior image quality and sharpness, as well as in the form of cost savings due to the ability to use less silicon area to achieve the required performance for a given imaging application.

X3 sensors make use of many of the same manufacturing techniques that traditional sensors use, however, the key differences relate to the implementation of color sensitivity. Traditional image sensors start as monochrome devices and are then converted to color sensing devices through a series of masking, deposition, and etching steps that involve the use of some type of organic or plastic color filter material. The exact number of steps varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but in general, a minimum of 3-5 steps will be required to achieve a 3-color device (Reference: Richard M. Turner and Rudolph J. Guttosch. Development Challenges of a New Image Capture Technology: Foveon X3 Image Sensors).

Sigma Updates the Development Status of the Full-Frame 3-Layer Image Sensor Camera

The muddles of the development process were declared before by SIGMA, as stated: “The development of the three-layer image sensor is currently underway with the strong leadership of SIGMA’s headquarters in collaboration with research institutes in Japan. The stages of development can be roughly divided into the following:

Stage 1: Repeated design simulations of the new three-layer structure to confirm that it will function as intended.
Stage 2: Prototype evaluation using a small image sensor with the same pixel size as the product specifications but with a reduced total pixel count to verify the performance characteristics of the image sensor in practice.
Stage 3: Final prototype evaluation using a full-frame image sensor with the same specifications as the mass products including the AD converter etc. We believe that SIGMA has progressed to this stage, which means, testing the prototype in the field. Furthermore, Sigma elaborated that when proceeding to Stage 3, the company will verify the mass-producibility of the sensor with research institutes and manufacturing vendors based on the evaluation results, and then make a final decision on whether or not to mass-produce the image sensor.

SIGMA Summarizes 2021: New Camera, 6 Lenses, and Major Firmware Update. Picture: SIGMA

SIGMA CEO Kazuto Yamaki paid a visit to the New York office of SIGMA America and took a few moments to sit with us and discuss the company’s challenges and progress over the past few years, how is taking advantage of mirrorless technology, some of the bene ts of the fp and fp L cameras, progress in developing three-layer sensor technology. In regard to the FF Foveon X3 project, he stated: “Now we are working on the prototype of the 3-layer sensor. The sensor should be available sometime this year…There are some ‘cons’ like performance in low light, but if there is a good amount of light, that camera can create very beautiful and impressive photos”. Hence, the FF versions of the 3-layer sensor should be ready by the end of 2022. We can’t wait to see the footage. Watch the full interview down below:

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Best laptop deal: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is $799.99 - Mashable

Save $200: As of Aug. 2, the latest model of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is $799.99(opens in a new tab) at Amazon thanks to a 20% discount. That's its lowest price ever.

A good laptop sets a student up for success once school starts. There are plenty of budget laptops available, but sometimes it pays to splurge.

One of your premium options is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, which is just $799.99 at Amazon(opens in a new tab). Released earlier this year, this 13.5-inch touchscreen laptop is already at its lowest price ever.

The Surface Laptop 4(opens in a new tab) is one of the best options if you want portability without sacrificing too much performance. It's powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor built exclusively for Surface laptops. This base model features 8GB of memory and a 256GB solid-state drive. It might not go toe-to-toe with a MacBook Pro, but it provides more speed and multitasking capabilities than your typical Chromebook.

Students will certainly like the fact that it's easy to lug around campus all day: It's ultra-thin and lightweight at less than three pounds.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with 13.5-inch touchscreen

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Eleven Therapeutics Announces $22 Million in Seed Funding USA - English - USA - English - PR Newswire

Round includes $9 Million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at ushering in the next generation of RNAi therapeutics

TEL AVIV, Israel and CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug 02, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven Therapeutics, a biotechnology company leading the AI revolution in nucleic acid therapeutics, announced today that it has raised a total of $22 million in seed funding.

Among the roster of funders is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which committed $9 million in funding to Eleven, including $5 million towards future equity investment supporting the development of a first-of-its-kind platform that designs small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) with ultra-long durability by utilising high throughput combinatorial chemistry and AI.

Eleven's platform aims to decipher the Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) of siRNAs. The number of possible molecular compositions is staggeringly high, exceeding the number of grains of sand on earth. The platform solves this challenge by generating functional data about the activity profile of an unprecedented scale of siRNA molecules in parallel. In order to unlock the rules of SAR, the team is developing a robust deep learning framework. Ultimately, this proprietary, patent-protected, massively parallel screening platform will systematically identify the best combination of building blocks for therapeutic candidates.

"Eleven's new platform addresses a long-standing challenge in RNAi," said Dr. Greg Hannon, Director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge, scientific co-founder of Eleven, and one of the world's leading pioneers in RNAi. "The potential chemical space for optimising these molecules is absolutely massive. Eleven's solution will map this space by generating unprecedented amounts of data, which can then be leveraged by AI. We are thrilled about this new funding and the vote of confidence by our investors that it represents."

The additional $4 million by the Gates Foundation was awarded as a non-dilutive grant furthering Eleven's development of prophylactics against endemic and pandemic-poised respiratory viruses. Importantly, the Gates Foundation's funding will promote wide accessibility of Eleven's ultimate treatments to people in need in developing countries. The company additionally has a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Vaccine Research Centre of the NIAID.

"I am delighted by the continued success of Eleven Therapeutics," said Dr. Daniel Douek, Chief of the Human Immunology Section at the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health. "NIAID has a Research Collaborative Agreement with Eleven with respect to siRNA technologies against pandemic threats. Eleven's new platform to map the structure-activity relationship of siRNAs to increase their durability and efficacy could play an important part in our collaborative efforts."

"The future equity investment and grant funding from the Gates Foundation propels our revolutionary efforts of mapping the chemical space of oligonucleotide therapeutics. Our platforms pave the way for the discovery of groundbreaking RNAi therapeutics and prophylactics against some of the most devastating diseases of our time," said Prof. Yaniv Erlich, co-founder and CEO of Eleven Therapeutics.

Additional funding sources include Kindred Capital; NFX Bio (formerly TechBio); Harel Technology Investments; Entrée Capital; and the Innovate UK Smart Grant.

About Eleven Therapeutics

Eleven Therapeutics ushers in the next generation of RNAi therapeutics by combining artificial intelligence (AI), massively parallel functional assays, and combinatorial chemistry. Its flagship invention features a new modality, dubbed SCSI-RNA™ (smart-combinatorial, small interfering RNA), a fully programmable molecule, rationally designed to address the delivery, durability, and efficacy challenges of any disease and biological target of interest. Founded in 2020 by a group of globally-leading, interdisciplinary scientists, Eleven Therapeutics brings new RNAi therapeutics for patients in need by capitalising on some of the world's best pools of talent through its three collaborative hubs—in Cambridge, UK; Boston, U.S.; and Tel Aviv, Israel. Eleven is currently focusing its development pipeline on siRNA treatments for a range of respiratory diseases. To learn more, visit www.eleventx.com.

Contacts

Eleven Therapeutics Prof. Yaniv Erlich
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Iris Grossman
Chief Therapeutics Officer
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Eleven Therapeutics

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Microsoft veteran Ariel Katz appointed as Sisense Chief Products and Technology Officer and the General Manager of Israel - CTech

Ariel Katz has been appointed by business intelligence company Sisense as the company's Chief Products and Technology Officer and General Manager (GM) of Israel. Ariel brings over 25 years of experience to the world of technology and the development of large enterprise cloud products. He played a leading role at Microsoft in establishing and building Power BI, one of the world's leading cloud BI services. Later, he led the development of Dynamics 365 for Sales, and helped turn it into a smart and modern cloud service. Katz was part of the senior management team at Microsoft's development center in Israel and was previously the site's Chief Technology Officer.

In his new position as Sisense’s Chief Products and Technology Officer, Ariel will be responsible for defining and developing the company's product line and will manage a large group of engineers, product people, user interface designers, and data scientists globally. In addition, he will also manage the Sisense site in Israel.

"Sisense is in one of the most fascinating stages in its history. Our company focuses on building solutions for implementing rich business analytics, in a simple way, in applications. This year, we reached approximately $150 million in annual recurring revenue, and achieved operational profitability, which is even more critical in this economic period," said Amir Orad, CEO of Sisense. "Ariel brings with him vast experience in leading advanced BI products aimed at a huge market, leading global organizations, and is an important asset for the continued growth of the company."

"After many years managing the flagship products of a leading, global company like Microsoft, I am excited by the challenge of joining an innovative and growing start-up like Sisense," said Ariel Katz. "The global market is thirsty for advanced analytics solutions in the cloud and Sisense is at the technological forefront bringing fresh solutions and important thinking to the field."

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Sony FX3 is Netflix Approved - YMCinema Magazine

Netflix has just approved the Sony FX3 to be used as the primary camera to shoot its 4K Originals. The reason for this approval is the latest Firmware 2.0 that constitutes a major upgrade to the FX3 capabilities regarding cinematography and workflow. Explore the FX3 production guide below.

The FX3 was announced in February 2021 and titled “Alpha on Steroids”. The FX3 is the ‘low-end’ camera in the “Cinema Line” which includes the FX6, FX9, and the mighty VENICE. Sony wanted to offer a small and affordable camera that could complement that line. The FX3 was designed for solo shooters. However, it lacked TC which prevented it from getting approved by Netflix. Nevertheless, this was fixed in the latest firmware update. Hence, after Firmware 2.0, it was only a matter of time till the FX3 gets Netflix’s stamp.

As stated by Sony in the press release: “Sony’s FX3 full-frame Cinema Line camera has been added to the Netflix Approved Camera List. The FX3’s 4K full-frame sensor offers 15 stops of dynamic range with high sensitivity. Last month, the FX3 got a software update that added even more advanced functionality which helped the FX3 to get approved by Netflix. These features include new Log shooting modes, user LUT importing, and timecode sync”. Here’s a look at Sony FX3 Version 2.0 firmware:

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Here are the general settings and best practices for the Sony FX3 to shoot Netflix 4k Originals:

Video format: XAVC S-I 4K (3840 x 2160)
Recording format: 240Mbps 4:2:2 10bit (24p), 300Mbps 4:2:2 10bit (30p), and 600Mbps 4:2:2 10bit (60p).
Color mode: S-Gamut3.Cine / S-log3.
Base ISO: Base ISO 800 / 12800

Explore the slides below for more technical information and settings:

The FX3 joins eleven other Sony cameras approved for use as a primary camera for Netflix productions. The cameras are: VENICE 2, VENICE, FX9, FX6, Z750, F55, F5, F65, FS7 / FS7ii, HDC-F5500, and Z450. As stated by Sony: “In addition to being preferred by solo shooters, the FX3 has become a favorite by high-end cinematographers thanks to its compact and lightweight form”. As for the approval process, Netflix claims that it collaborates extensively with the creative community, camera manufacturers, and globally recognized experts to approve cameras that support reliable and flexible production workflows. “Approved cameras have been evaluated by Netflix technologists to ensure they meet image capture benchmarks for dynamic range, color accuracy, detail rendition, signal-to-noise ratio, resolution, and key workflow requirements. These evaluations help our partners know they’re using the best and most appropriate capture technology when telling their stories” as Netflix stated. Make sure to read our article that sheds more light on the approval process.

To sum it up, it’s nice seeing an affordable camera gear get approved by Netflix. Let’s hope that Canon R5 C will be the next (after or before the ALEXA 35).

Product List

Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers.

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