Super-fast cellular network Europe is lagging behind in terms of 5G expansion

Status: 16.06.2021 11:11 a.m.

The expansion of the new generation of mobile communications is progressing. Half a billion people worldwide could use 5G this year. According to a study, there are mainly networks in Asia and North America ahead. In the race to expand the fifth generation of mobile communications (5G), Western Europe is in danger of being overtaken by North America, Northeast Asia and the Gulf States on the Arabian Peninsula. That is the result of a study by the Swedish network equipment manufacturer Ericsson. According to this, nine percent of all mobile phone contracts in Northeast Asia (including China and South Korea) had already been converted to 5G by the end of 2020. In Western Europe this value was only one percent. Globally, it is expected that 580 million people will already be using 5G networks by the end of 2021. Because of the corona pandemic, some frequency auctions in Europe have been postponed, Ericsson said in his “Mobility Report”. This has a short-term impact on the provision and coverage of 5G in the region.

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Early expansion in the Gulf States

Nevertheless, 4G technology will also be pushed back in Western Europe in the coming years, in favor of 5G. While 4G (LTE) is currently the dominant access technology and accounts for 78 percent of all contracts, Ericsson is forecasting a decline to 27 percent by the end of 2026. The 5G penetration will then reach around 69 percent. Older standards such as UMTS (3G) disappear almost completely . This would mean that 5G penetration in Western Europe would be lower than in North America, where it is forecast that by 2026 almost 84 percent of all mobile phone contracts could be based on the 5G standard. A share of 73 percent is expected in the Gulf States. In 2019, these countries were among the first in the world to introduce commercial 5G services. In Northeast Asia, on the other hand, only two thirds (65 percent) of all mobile phone contracts are expected to switch to 5G by 2026. In absolute numbers, Asia is forecast to have the largest number of 5G contracts (1.4 billion). The study expects 340 million 5G contracts for North America. In other regions of the world, including India and Latin America, current 4G technology will remain dominant in 2026. Overall, Ericsson expects the number of 5G cellular connections to grow to 3.5 billion by 2026 – almost 500 million of them in Europe.

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More wireless landline connections

5G technology is carried by smartphones, which already make up the majority of mobile data traffic. According to Ericsson, a good half – 53 percent – of mobile data traffic should run over 5G networks by 2026. The Swedish network equipment supplier also predicts that the number of wireless fixed network connections (FWA) will reach almost 180 million by the end of 2026. Up to this point in time, mobile communications will account for around 20 percent of global mobile network data traffic for your own four walls. The wireless fixed network connections via 4G or 5G compete with classic broadband connections such as DSL, cable internet or fiber optic connections. They are especially cheaper to provide on the “last mile” because you do not have to lay cables from the distribution box into the apartments or offices.

Logo of LG International Corp. Photo: Reuters LG’s lead researcher, Lee Ki-dong, was elected as the President of the Applications working group of the Next G Alliance earlier this month. He will serve a two-year term to lead this group in addressing the requirements of 6G network adoption. Next G Alliance was established by the US Alliance for Telecommunications Solutions (ATIS) in October 2020 to promote the leadership of mobile technology in 6G networks. Next G Alliance has a total of 6 working groups with members from 48 companies in the fields of telecommunications, software and semiconductors. According to LG, 6G technology is expected to be commercialized in 2029, with talks on standardization slated to begin in 2025. The next-generation telecommunications network 6G will bring faster data transmission speeds, lower latency and higher reliability than 5G networks and can bring about the concept of the Internet of Things Ecosystem, to enhance the experience user experience. LG established a 6G network research center with the Korea Research Institute of Science and Technology Development in 2019 and signed an agreement with the Korea Science and Standards Research Institute in 2020 to research new technologies. 6G technology.

This is a place to visit that attracts tourists because of its wild beauty and diversity of flora and fauna because it is nestled around the majestic Chigmit mountain range. Here is Lake Clark which is the oldest and largest in the Chigmit Mountains area. Lake Clark is the most important breeding ground for North American salmon. Lake Clark Park is also known for its diverse geology including jagged peaks, granite peaks, dozens of glaciers, and hundreds of waterfalls. Because of the abundance of salmon, Lake Clark is a favorite destination for grizzly bears. Every July – September, the breeding season of salmon, a lot of bears will gather in this place to hunt. Bear cubs are taken by their mother to hunt. Photo: Lewis Kemper. Appearing in the right hunting season for bears, photographer Kemper captured the photo of his life. Mr. Kemper said, while guiding a group of friends who are all photography enthusiasts around Lake Clark, he discovered a family of bears including a mother bear and her two cubs catching salmon. Perhaps accustomed to the appearance of humans in the area, when Kemper approached to take pictures of the two cubs, he was still carefree, relaxed, not bothered. Dip it in water to cool it down, but the cubs still can’t find food by themselves. Photo: Lewis Kemper. According to the photographer’s observation, while waiting for the mother bear to bring something to eat, the two cubs were too nervous and held each other’s hands for about 20 seconds. Immediately, Kemper “captured” those valuable moments. Contrary to the photographer’s “sweet fruit”, although sincerely waiting for the mother bear, as a result, the bear family still did not earn anything to put in their stomach. Wildlife experts say grizzly bears’ hunting success rate is relatively low, only about 10%. Eagerly holding hands to wait for the mother bear to bring back food. Photo: Lewis Kemper. “Everyone knows that a bear’s favorite food is fish, but not everyone knows that bears are omnivores, their main food is plants and grasses,” Mr Kemper added. Bears aren’t the first animals to get pictures of holding hands, showing genuine affection. Earlier, a couple took the famous photo of two penguins holding hands on a beach in South Africa. That magical moment moved millions of people on earth.

Not only in North America, Australian farmers also have a headache with these two invasive plants known as super weeds. Photo: Civileats Recent studies have shown that Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth weeds threaten the food supply in North America and are increasingly resistant to herbicides, costing farmers a lot, especially by reducing yield and crop profitability. The results of the study showed that the broadleaf weeds Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, which damage corn and soybeans in the Midwest of the United States, once caused yield losses of 40 to 70%. Accordingly, Bayer Crop Science has announced a new herbicide, expected to be released by the middle of this decade to help soybean and corn farmers combat weed problems, in particular two Dangerous invasive plants are Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Accordingly, the research and development of a new herbicide line Diflufenican will be introduced under the brand name Convintro. While it awaits approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Convintro products will be made available to soybean growers for use in post-ripening and pre-ripening applications. germination. Officials from the German chemical group also revealed that the new line of herbicides will also serve as a weed control tool for corn farmers. “Diflufenican has been used for many years in Europe and has demonstrated its ability to manage broad-leaved weeds in crops such as,” said Robert Schrick, Bayer’s crop protection product business lead lentils and winter cereals”. “The addition of a new product Diflufenican as the active ingredient for use in soybeans and corn is not only a first in North America, but also a new field of use for the two crops. Dangerous invasive weeds are Palmer amaranth and Waterhemp to protect soybean and corn fields. Accordingly, we will provide farmers with one more tool to add to their weed management plans,” said Robert Schrick at the press conference. Dwight Lingenfelter, an agricultural extension collaborator in the United States, stands next to a tall weed in a cornfield. Photo: PENN STATE Although the introduction of Diflufenican promises to help soybean farmers manage weeds and regain yield, Schrick says a balanced pest management approach is still the right way. “When it comes to weed management, the best approach is still an integrated, multi-site approach. Management plans that cover many years and a variety of crops will help farmers avoid problems like resistance,” said Mr. “Effective options for integrated weed management are a necessity,” said Frank Rittemann, Bayer Brand Manager for herbicide lines that damage corn, soybeans and cotton. We’re looking at chemicals that control some of the most challenging pests for farmers, and we’re relying on science to bring the best options to market, including in locations never before seen. previously exploited”. The Bayer research team continues to explore expanding opportunities to address today’s challenges and drive new innovations for our customers. “While there may be no silver bullet, our focus on crop protection will provide relentless advancements to add new tools where farmers need them,” said Mr. Rittemann. it’s the best”. Male (left) and female (right) Waterhemp weeds bloom in purple-red flowers in a soybean field in Chatham-Kent County, Ontario, Canada. Photo: fieldcropnews Earlier in a study published in the journal Weed Science , researchers from the University of Illinois (USA) have identified genetic markers that distinguish the male weed Waterhemp and the female weed Palmer amaranth. This milestone is seen as a new approach to genetics that may one day reduce the need for chemical drugs to control weeds. The researchers’ goal is to one day introduce genetically modified male plants to mate with wild female plants. The transgenic male plants will carry the gene drive (a technique to induce inheritance that favors specific genes to alter the population as a whole), a segment of DNA coding for masculinity will be passed on to all. its offspring and so on. Eventually, all plants in a given population will become male, reproduction will cease and the grass population will be destroyed.

“Many large mining owners have contacted me to move their rigs to North America, Europe, Kazakhstan,” Edward Evenson, business development manager at mining firm Slush Pool, said on Twitter. Where does the owner of the Chinese coin farm move? According to Mr. Evenson, the large ASIC mining pools in Xinjiang are being moved to other regions in Central Asia. However, many new batches of miners from companies such as Bitmain, MicroBT are moving directly to North America. Bitcoin farm owners in China will have to find new locations to operate, after the country’s government announced a ban on mining. Photo: Bloomberg. This expert said that the coin farmers who contacted him to move out of China own a miner with a total power consumption of up to 400 MW. This is equivalent to the entire electricity consumption of all Bitcoin mining pools in Quebec, Canada. Meanwhile, Dovey Wan, founder of consulting firm Primitive Ventures, said that in addition to Pakistan and Kazakhstan, countries that are near and have policies to attract Chinese businesses, many companies can choose to move machines. dug into Africa because electricity here is very cheap. Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, believes that major mining companies in China will gradually move to the US. “I think in the near future most of the mining capacity will be going to the US and some other parts of the world,” Saylor, a frequent crypto advocate, said in an interview with Cointelegraph. CNN . Many Chinese regions such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Sichuan are home to large Bitcoin mining factories. Photo: Bloomberg. Before China strongly banned Bitcoin mining, mining in the country accounted for 65% of the global Bitcoin mining capacity. Immediately after the ban, BTC.TOP, which accounts for 2.5% of Bitcoin capacity, announced the cessation of operations in the Chinese territory. According to the Coin Telegraph In the past few years, the region of Quebec, Canada has also become an attractive area for coin ranchers because of cheap electricity and many hydroelectric plants. This is considered a green energy source, with less emissions than thermal power plants. “There are currently about 90 companies in this industry operating in Quebec,” said Jonathan Côté, representative of Hydro-Québec hydroelectric power company. Mr. Evenson assessed that the diversification of the location of coin farmers has taken place in the past, but China’s ban on mining will accelerate this process. China bans mining but still dominates the world coin market One of the most controversial topics of the past few years has been the dominance of mining pools in China over the rest of the world. Many cryptocurrency advocates fear this outperformance will make Bitcoin’s decentralization worthless. China’s ban on Bitcoin mining may create hope that mining capacity will be less concentrated in large Chinese companies. However, experts say that no matter where they move to operate, the mining camps still belong to the Chinese. “Whether registered and operated in another region such as the US, Kazakhstan or Africa, the truth is that the mining pools still belong to Chinese companies. This transition only makes centralized networks difficult. more monitoring,” said Mrs. Dovey Wan. Yusan Zheng, founder and director of fund management company Waterdrip Capital also believes that China’s ban on mining will make it difficult for small companies, and large companies to benefit. “To find new locations for mining camps, companies will have to spend a lot of money. Only large, experienced companies can go through this stage,” said Mr. Yusan Zheng during the meeting. chat of CoinDesk . According to many experts, even if China bans mining, the world’s largest coin farms still belong to the Chinese. Photo: Bloomberg. Centralization has always been a threat to Bitcoin in particular, and all cryptocurrencies operating on the blockchain in general. If all the newly created Bitcoins were in the control of a few large companies, the neutrality and accuracy of the blockchain would be at stake. Inner Mongolia, one of the regions with the most mining camps in China, has recently proposed multiple penalties for miners. According to the proposed bill, telecommunications, Internet, software parks, or even internet companies that mine or provide resources for mining could have their electricity cut off, withdrawn or even confiscated. license revocation. The bill also stipulates that violators will be blacklisted for their social credit scores, meaning they won’t be able to borrow money from banks or use public transportation. Previously, the Inner Mongolia government also announced a hotline for people to call and report cases of illegal mining. Coin Telegraph The ban on Bitcoin mining will bring many benefits to China. The country has both met its climate target and can boost circulation of the digital yuan as cryptocurrencies are banned from trading. Meanwhile, Chinese businesses operating coin farms abroad will still have to pay taxes.

Bald eagles prefer to live near large bodies of water such as lakes and oceans and in areas with a good supply of food to eat and trees to nest. They are found largely in North America including Canada, northern Mexico, Alaska and the United States. The bald eagle is a North American bird of prey that is one of the rulers of the North American skies. It is about 71 to 96 centimeters long, has a wingspan of 1.68 meters to 2.44 meters, and weighs between 3 and 6.3 kilograms. Those who like the bald eagle will surely be impressed by its wonderful appearance with its yellow eyes, beak, and feet; dark brown plumage and white head. This bird has a majestic and majestic appearance. Unlike other eagles that eat carrion, bald eagles have a very strong hunting ability, they fly in the air, run on land and can swim in water. Everything in its eyes can become prey of this bird. Records show that a bald eagle tried to grab a large brown bear by the nape of the neck, possibly because the opponent’s fur was too thick to “take action” so they had to give up. . Even the subterranean rulers of North America are seen as prey by them, which shows that they are extremely “big” birds and are considered to represent bravery. Therefore, the fact that the bald eagle can become the national banquet of the United States seems to be not difficult to speculate. However, things did not go so smoothly, because Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding members of the United States, considered it simply inappropriate to represent the image of the United States. Franklin believed that the choice of turkey as the national bird was preferable because they were hardy and strong, never surrendered without a fight, and represented the true American spirit. As for the bald eagle, Franklin once said in a letter that it has many bad qualities such as dishonesty and cowardice, even a species that likes to attack other small birds boldly. But it must be said that, although the bald eagle is brave and good at fighting, the selfishness and cruelty of this bird is undeniable. In a nest of young birds, the strongest will try their best to get food, which can cause their siblings to die from malnutrition; When food is scarce, the larger bird will even kill and eat other young birds directly in the nest. Not only that, bald eagles are also openly hostile to humans. They plunder the fisherman’s catch at sea, and on land kill herders’ lambs, even adult sheep. In 1983, the Wilson Gazette recorded a case in which a bald eagle killed a 60-kilogram pregnant sheep. The most unbelievable thing is that there are reports that this eagle even hunts children. Either way, in the past, people in the US have developed a hatred for this bird, and some local governments even offer rewards for hunting bald eagles. Along with the widespread use of the pesticide DDT in the last century, the eggshells of birds have become thinner and more fragile, as have habitat reductions, collisions with power lines, and other reasons. Elsewhere, the number of bald eagles has plummeted. In the 1950s, only 412 of the 48 states of the continental United States remained, of which Alaska killed about 70,000 bald eagles in the first 12 years of the 20th century. After a successful pairing, the bald eagle couple will choose a tall and sturdy tree, they will frame the tree underneath and outside with branches, and then spread thick weeds and other animal feathers to make a nest. . When they have free time, they will do nothing but look at their nest. This nesting behavior lasts for the rest of their lives (about 20 – 30 years), they will constantly repair and as a result their nests get bigger and heavier – becoming the largest bird’s nest on the planet , with an average diameter of about 2.5 meters to 4 meters. Especially with the nests weighing up to 1 ton, it is definitely an extremely luxurious residence among birds. The largest bald eagle nest found to date is near the city of St. Pittsburgh, Florida, 2.9m wide, 6.1m deep and weighs more than 2.7 tons, and obviously it has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records. Of course, not all bald eagle nests are centuries-old and highly durable homes. Due to inappropriate site selection, many nests are often destroyed by storms in less than 5 years, or broken down by branches.

Two battery manufacturers LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation also decided to proceed with an investment plan of 14 billion USD, including both private investment and joint venture with the US company. Hyundai Motor Company announced an investment of $7.4 billion to expand production and charging infrastructure for electric cars in the US. Photo: YONHAP News Semiconductor chip maker SK Hynix will spend $1 billion to establish a large-scale Research and Development (R&D) Center to innovate new growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), solutions NAND memory chips in Silicon Valley. At the conference, businesses emphasized the importance of the North American market in the key business segments of the future, such as the information and communication technology industry (including semiconductor chips), batteries, and batteries. electric bowl; announced to expand the market through cooperation with businesses with advanced American technology and needs, possessing new technologies. Also at this event, the leading US chemical company – DuPont announced a plan to build a Research and Development Center in Korea, to develop original technologies for semiconductor chip materials. Attending the Korea-US Business Roundtable, the Korean side included Minister of Industry, Trade and Resources Moon Seung-wook and leaders of major corporations SK, Samsung electronics, Hyundai automobiles, LG Energy Solution. , Samsung Biologics, SK Bioscience. The US side includes Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, along with leaders of Qualcomm, GM International, Novavax, DuPont, and Ampere Computing.

Major Korean corporations including: Sumsung, Hyundai Motor, SK and LG announced plans to invest nearly 40 billion USD in the US. (Source: Business Korea) Specifically, at the Korea-US Business Roundtable held at the headquarters of the US Department of Commerce with the attendance of South Korean President Moon Jae-in on May 21 (local time), Samsung Electronics announced announced that it will invest 17 billion USD to build a new semiconductor chip factory in the US. Two battery manufacturers LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation also decided to proceed with an investment plan of 14 billion USD, including both private investment and joint venture with the US company. Hyundai Motor Company announced an investment of $7.4 billion to expand production and charging infrastructure for electric cars in the US. Meanwhile, semiconductor chip maker SK Hynix will spend $1 billion to set up a large-scale Research and Development (R&D) Center to innovate new growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). ), the NAND memory chip solution in Silicon Valley. At the conference, businesses emphasized the importance of the North American market in the key business segments of the future, such as the information and communication technology industry (including semiconductor chips), batteries, and batteries. electric bowl. Korean companies claim to expand the market through cooperation with American businesses that have demand and have advanced technology. Also at this event, the leading US chemical company DuPont announced plans to build a Research and Development Center in Korea, to develop original technologies for semiconductor chip materials. Attending the Korea-US Business Roundtable, the Korean side included Minister of Industry, Trade and Resources Moon Seung-wook and leaders of major corporations SK, Samsung electronics, Hyundai automobiles, LG Energy Solution. , Samsung Biologics, SK Bioscience. The US side includes Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, along with leaders of Qualcomm, GM International, Novavax, DuPont, and Ampere Computing. (according to Business Korea)

Snapchat icon on tablet screen. (Photo: AFP/VNA) On May 21, Snapchat – a popular social network for young people using smartphones, announced that it has reached 500 million monthly users around the world. Speaking at the opening of Snap’s parent company’s partner leadership conference, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said: “We’ve now reached over 500 million monthly users, which is Nearly one in two smartphone users in the US uses Snapchat.” According to him, in the US, France, UK, Australia and the Netherlands, Snapchat is becoming an indispensable part of daily life. The percentage of users is up to 90% in the 13-24 year old age group, and 75% in the 13-34 year old age group. Snapchat has seen hot growth over the past year, as many customers have to stay indoors due to the pandemic. Spiegel said the Snapchat community outside of North America and Europe is growing rapidly. About 40% of the users of this social network are now outside the two regions. The aforementioned 500 million users are higher than any previous estimate, indicating a sharp increase in usage Social Network in the context of a pandemic COVID-19 , and at the same time shows the racing effort of Snapchat against opponents like TikTok and Facebook’s Instagram.

Lee JaeSeung, General Manager and Head of Digital Devices Business at Samsung, said: “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Bespoke product line worldwide, offering a comprehensive solution for style way of life, serving their new living needs. Our mission is to develop products that help users better manage and enjoy their lives.” Refined refrigerators for every kitchen, reaching out to the world The Bespoke range of refrigerators will be introduced in North America, Latin America, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East and select regions across Asia and Africa. Bespoke owns more than 20 original colors and seven materials, giving users many options and combinations according to their preferences. Bespoke refrigerators also have a large capacity, greater convenience and flexibility, and strong cooling capabilities typical of Samsung. In North America, users can choose from a 4-Door, 1-Door, or 2-Door Bottom Freezer (BMF). Samsung added a diverse and unique market-specific metal color portfolio, including Champagne Rose Steel, Navy Blue Steel, and Matte Black Steel. In Europe, users can choose from 1-Door and Slim 1-Door Refrigerator, and Bottom Freezer (BMF) in 1.8 and 2-meter sizes with six different materials and a wide palette of colors, from Classic whites to soft pastels or vibrant hues. Design your own kitchen In addition to the refrigerator, Samsung’s Bespoke Kitchen Set will be officially introduced globally. With this kitchen set, Samsung’s idea of ​​a fully personalized kitchen will come closer to users in the US and Europe. With a launch date in the second half of this year, the North American market will receive leading Bespoke refrigerators and other Bespoke kitchen product lines such as microwaves and dishwashers, built into the wall like fridge. This kit allows users to freely design and combine with all different styles with a variety of color options such as Matte Black Steel, Navy Blue Steel, Champagne Rose Steel and White Glass. Devices that catch up with the lifestyle This year, Samsung also launched an expanded product line of lifestyle devices in North America and Europe, including the Bespoke AirDresser Smart Wardrobe, Bespoke air purifier and Bespoke vacuum cleaner. Jet. With flexibility, automation and neat design, these will be devices suitable for many different uses such as office, gym or classroom. Lifestyle devices launching in North America and Europe include: Bespoke AirDresser smart wardrobe brings fashion care solutions, ensuring clothes always keep their best shape and match with high-end Bespoke style. The product will launch in Europe and in the US in the second half of 2021. Bespoke air purifiers draw air from five directions for quick and powerful air purification, even in large spaces. The ultra-clean filter system can remove 99.999% of fine dust up to 0.01µm,* while the 3-Way smart exhaust system circulates clean air in different directions. The device is available in a variety of designs and colors and is expected to launch in the US in the third quarter. The Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner comes with a Clean Station, allowing for a comprehensive cleaning and cleaning of the house. After vacuuming is complete, users only need to attach the vacuum cleaner to the station and the product will automatically clean the garbage inside and charge itself. The new Bespoke Jet will come in three color options and launch in the US, Europe, CIS and Southeast Asia in the second half of 2021. The first Jet Bot AI+ smart vacuum cleaner to support the Intel AI solution. The smart vacuum uses object recognition technology, along with LiDAR and 3D sensors to identify objects and moving paths in the home, for optimal cleaning. Equipped with a camera, Jet Bot AI+ is integrated with SmartThings app to support remote home monitoring. The device will be available in the US, Europe, CIS and Southeast Asia in the second half of 2021. Other new lifestyle devices include: Bespoke ShoeDresser cherishes your favorite shoes so they feel fresh with every use. Deodorization, dehumidification and drying units are based on the unique material and shape of the shoes, ensuring they are well maintained. The Bespoke Cube** refrigerator offers flexible storage for essential products, such as wine, beer and cosmetics. This unit operates quietly enough to be placed in the bedroom next to the sofa, or anywhere where ingredients or food need to be kept cool. Bespoke water purifiers** are sold with single or multiple faucets. The product is equipped with a four-stage filtration system and can filter up to 2,500 liters of water, enough for a family of four to drink for a year. The amount of water and temperature can be set by voice using Bixby. SmartThings connects your life Samsung’s vision for Bespoke Home is for a connected life through artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. At the core of this vision is the SmartThings feature, which brings a centralized and easy home management platform to everyone. SmartThings Cooking plans and individualized recipes, reflects user preferences and refrigerator space, and automatically applies recipe-based temperatures and cooking modes, directly syncing across devices. cooking. Service is available in North America and some countries in Europe. SmartThings Pet syncs with home appliances like Bespoke air purifiers and Jet Bot AI+ robotic vacuums to help users check in on pets when they’re not at home. The service will launch globally in Europe, Latin America, and Asia in the second half of 2021. SmartThings Clothing Care synchronizes with Bespoke AirDresser as well as smart washers and dryers to improve laundry efficiency. The service recommends cycles and equipment settings for optimal care, helping to reduce guesswork or “big wash”. SmartThings Clothing Care service is currently available in the US and European markets. The updated Bespoke AirDresser connectivity update will be available in the US and some European markets in the second half of 2021. SmartThings Air syncs with Samsung air purifiers and air conditioners to monitor the air quality inside and outside the user’s home in real time. The product will launch in the US in the second half of 2021.

Logo of Ebay Inc., an e-commerce group. Photo: Reuters NFT is a type of digital asset that uses blockchain technology – similar to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency – to create a unique chain of code that represents a certain item and cannot be replaced. These sequences are often used to identify digital versions of works of art, song or cyber phenomena. NFT has boomed this year, as enthusiasts spend huge sums of money on artwork and items that only exist online, with some products selling for tens of millions of dollars. However, not all NFTs are collectibles. NFTs can be in-game items, event tickets, and domain names. In the short term, an NFT warehouse will be made available to sellers who meet eBay’s standards. In addition, users can expect future programs, policies and tools that will allow them to buy and sell NFT for a wider range of products. In the coming months, eBay will add new features that may not contain blockchain-based collections, said Jordan Sweetnam, eBay’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for North America. owns 187 million of these users. The announcement comes just a week after eBay said it is looking into the possibility of accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment in the future and is looking to enable NFT on its platform.

Billions of T. rex have been wandering North America, a group of experts say. Although not a simple task, paleontologists from the University of California (USA) gave the T. rex dinosaur numbers in the Cretaceous period 65 – 98 million years ago. Challenging work Fossils have long been used to improve our understanding of extinct creatures like dinosaurs, but experts suggest that these skeletons are used to calculate densities and levels. Their abundance is a challenge. Director Charles Marshall of the University of California’s Museum of Paleontology is part of the research team. “There is no information available to make an estimate,” he said. If you find an Easter egg in your garden, how do you estimate how many Easter eggs ever existed? It simply cannot be done. You need information from somewhere else, for example, the density of the Easter eggs, how many years they can be found and how many Easter eggs have been placed in the garden. Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim at the University of Portsmouth (UK) is not involved in the study. “Previously researchers tried to estimate things like the size of the Tyrannosaurus’ habitable area and their basic energy needs, so this is an extension of the work,” he said. before that, including many updates about Tyrannosaurus ”. There are 20,000 T.rex dinosaurs in North America T.rex is predicted to have a lifespan of 28 years. Using fossil records, densities and data from climate models, the University of California team calculated that about 20,000 adult T. rex, living across North America, could exist at the same time. . In a study published in the Journal of Science, researchers say this means that about 2.5 billion T. rex have lived and died over a period of nearly 2.5 million years – a process The dinosaurs live. For the first time, the team also calculated the lifespan of dinosaurs. Using scientific literature and expert opinion, they estimated T.rex’s adult age to be 15.5 years and its lifespan could reach around 28 years. The average adult body weight of this dinosaur is about 5,200 kg and a growth after maturity can make them weigh up to 7,000 kg. From the above estimates, the team concluded that each generation of T.rex lasted for about 19 years and there was a dinosaur for every 100 square kilometers. They determined that, with 20,000 permanent dinosaurs and about 127,000 generations of this species, there would be about 2.5 billion T.rex overall. “The researchers’ approach seems informative, while also pointing to current limits on what can be done,” said Jason C.Poole of the Bighorn Institute of Paleontology (USA). learned from the known “. “I’m sure it opens the door to better focus on questions about population density and what it means over time. So this can really help us understand how animals change over time as it is related to evolution and changing ecosystems, ”said Mr. Poole. The researchers estimated that the population density of T. rex was equivalent to 3,800 carnivorous dinosaurs in an area the size of California, but only 2 in an area the size of Washington DC. . Open up the possibility to find out more information A T.rex dinosaur could have an average weight of 5.2 tons. Meanwhile, the results also allow the authors to determine that only about 1 in 80 million T. rex is preserved as fossil remains. “The big impact of this study may be how rare the fossils are, they represent only a fraction of the individual organisms that ever existed, not to mention the depth of time and the rate. it happened in a few thousand to a million years, ”Mr. Poole said. Study co-author Professor Marshall of the University of California said, “In a way, this is a paleontological exercise of what we can know and how we can know what. there… It’s amazing what we know about this dinosaur so we can calculate more information.Our understanding of T. rex has expanded greatly over the decades. Through more fossils, more analytical methods and better ways of integrating information through known fossils ”. Mr Ibrahim sees other possibilities stemming from this study. There is a lot we don’t know about T.rex’s physiology, behavior, and food environment, he said, but this study offers an interesting approach to estimating abundance and prevalence. conservation of dinosaurs. “I would love to see it apply to the other dinosaurs we know from fossils. Looking at a wide range of dinosaurs, predators and prey, we can better compare dinosaur animal communities to modern ones, ”he said. What we see is superficial, according to Ibrahim, and even with this fascinating research, there is still a long way to go for us to confidently apply these approaches widely in research. save dinosaurs.

Recently, an investment of over $ 200 million has been made to build a mine in the US. This trend is increasing rapidly in North America, according to CoinShares chief strategy officer Meltem Demirors. In March, the US state of Kentucky also passed two bills to reduce taxes for cryptocurrency miners, in order to attract more local workers. With capital released, the construction of a large-scale Bitcoin mining industry in North America has never been so explosive. What happened? China now accounts for 65% of the global Bitcoin mining size, compared with just 7.24% for the US. The exact number may not be the same according to reports from the US and China, but the fact is that the US is far behind on this front. China accounts for 65% of the total global Bitcoin mining capacity (source: Cambridge University) In the early days of cryptocurrencies, American miners were still wondering if their hashrate was paid when contributing to the mining pool. In many cases, miners are paid less than their efforts. Since Bitcoin uses proof of work (PoW), the hash rate becomes what determines what percentage of the miner’s effort is paid off. Proof-of-Work ̣ (PoW) is a consensus algorithm created in the blockchain network, used to validate transactions and produce new blocks in the chain. Meanwhile, hash rate is a measure of the algorithmic ability of a cryptocurrency miner like Bitcoin. Because bitcoin mining involves solving algorithms to confirm transactions, it requires powerful equipment to help find the required hash in the shortest amount of time. But China started to exploit very quickly thanks to cheap labor and electricity prices without having to worry too much about external problems. The country currently leads the world, accounting for about 30% of hydroelectricity and 50% of its coal-fired power generation capacity. The problem of the environment In North America, any act of harmful to the environment is put on the radar of the activists. When the virtual currency craze exploded, Bitcoin mining, which consumes electricity and emits greenhouse gases, quickly became the focus of criticism. Meanwhile, electricity consumption for Bitcoin mining in China will peak at 296.59 TWh by 2024, according to Nature Communications. This exceeds total energy consumption in 2016 by Italy and Saudi Arabia combined. In March, the Bank of America criticized the consumption of one Bitcoin at a price of $ 50,000 for carbon emissions equivalent to 270 tons, equivalent to the internal combustion engines of 60 cars. The PoW mechanism causes Bitcoin transactions to require miners to compete for an algorithm to validate the block on the chain. In return, they are rewarded with Bitcoins for completing difficult problems. So, machines like the ASIC are specifically designed to do this, and they consume tremendous amounts of power. This is actually a security enhancement of PoW, not a bug. If the answers called hashes are too easy to solve, the blockchain network is vulnerable to attack by hackers. However, using a lot of energy isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A company called Crusoe Energy has developed technology to “capture” gas in the central atmosphere at oil wells and use it to power on-site data centers. The company deployed projects in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota and resulted in a 72% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to burning it. Bitcoin mining is essentially power consuming because it runs 24/7 and needs stable and constant energy sources. Another advantage of Bitcoin is that it uses energy in places far from residential, like mining mines located in remote areas in Xinjiang, China. The big problem today is that Bitcoin is still using fossil fuels and enrich these companies. Only 39% of total energy consumption comes from renewable sources such as wind, water, and solar, according to research from Cambridge University. But even if Bitcoin mining runs entirely on renewable energy, it will create increasing demand for ASICs and disrupt the global supply chain of semiconductors. The end result is a pile of electronic waste that no single green energy source can deal with. The problem could be under control if the industry’s focus was shifted from China to the US, where environmental activists play an active role in curbing energy consumption and carbon emissions. school. Security risks? Aside from the environment, another danger lies in Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism with more than half of the network hashes located in China. That makes it possible for China to control the protocol and reverse transactions. This is a disgrace to Americans when the Internet revolution was initiated in the country of chess, but in the age of cryptocurrencies, China is in control of the game. Cryptocurrency attacks, known as 51% attacks, target a weakness in PoW’s consensus mechanism when a group of people has more than 50% of their hash power. In such attacks, the attacker does not actually steal the virtual currency, but just spends twice the amount he has by executing two transactions simultaneously to two different wallets and defrauding the system. But any exchange with good liquidity can prevent such an attack by setting a withdrawal limit. In the future, the competition of semiconductor chip factories creating more 4.0 shovels is expected to help this industry have global coverage. The end of PoW? Will the PoW mechanism be out of date? After all, Ethereum is emerging with the second largest market cap, preparing to move to a Proof-of-Stake mechanism that significantly reduces energy consumption and speeds up transactions. This mechanism makes it possible for one person to mine or validate block transactions by depositing virtual money into the network. This deposit is locked and returned to its owner after a set period of time, to prevent fraud. Even so, PoW in the 12 years of its existence has demonstrated its ability to prevent any cyberattacks. Meanwhile, PoS still needs time to experiment. Ethereum’s PoS transition phase, which is known as ETH 2.0, was planned 2 years ago and is expected to begin rolling out next July. The new hub of Bitcoin? Neither the US nor China, other emerging countries could soon outperform both thanks to more renewable energy and cheaper operating costs like India. America is thriving, but the gold mines in China cannot disappear overnight unless there are special government regulations. Experts expect that China can drop to 40-50% of the total hash rate within the next three years, and then North America could account for 30%, 20% from Europe and the remaining 10%. scattered in other areas. The problem with the US is that the federal government does not interfere and needs its own policies in states to attract and retain blockchain companies, as is the case with the state of Zug in Switzerland, which is known as the Valley. virtual money of the world thanks to specific policies of the state government. A miner is cleaning the ASIC Several states like Kentucky, Texas, and US cities like Miami are slowly recognizing blockchain as the technology of the future, and experts expect North America to win 10% of the global hashrate next year. Even so, as Bitcoin continues to receive investment, environmental issues will continue to be a major hurdle preventing the explosion of mining pools in North America, said the Hashrate Index expert Ethan Vera. The power failure in Xinjiang on April 16 affected the mines there and indirectly caused Bitcoin to lose 21% of its value from the peak of $ 64,000, possibly the strongest warning to the United States. in the war of cryptocurrencies, the future of humanity. Phuong Nguyen (according to CoinTelegraph)

Turantula spider The turantula spider is one of the most terrifying animals on the planet, not only the giant spider, but also a predator so stealthily and so skillful that no tiny animal is hovering in its sights. chance of survival. Turantula’s hunting trick is patience. They waited for the unfortunate passerby and grabbed it without warning. Because of their size, which can be up to 12cm long with a stride of more than 70cm, Turantulas can quickly crush prey and crush them under giant pincers. Eventually they bathed the victim’s body in digestive juices and sipped this “delicious” liquid. 9. Mamba Snake Africa’s scariest animal must be the black Mamba, this giant poisonous snake that is present throughout the Southeast of the continent. Its name comes from the black skin inside the mouth, which is only exposed before it attacks. These snakes are usually passive but can be extremely aggressive when threatened. They tend to attack the victim repeatedly, secreting a mixture of neurotoxins and cardiotoxin. The probability of dying after the bite of a black Mamba snake is… 100%. However, this number has decreased thanks to the use of antidotes across the continent. 8. Fish Piranha Out of all the fish, the Piranha is possibly the most notorious. Seeing sharp teeth and strong jaw is enough to cause chills. Piranha is known as a fierce predator, living throughout the fresh water of South America. They feed in the early morning or twilight, hide in the water and wait for their little prey to pass. Then, without warning, they attack and devour their prey with unrivaled ferocity in the freshwater community. In some cases, they will hunt in groups for larger prey, including horses, rodents and even humans. 7. Gray wolf Most of the world’s top predators are completely alone, mainly relying on their courage to take down their prey. But with gray wolves, the success of the hunt depends on the cooperation of his fellow men. The characteristic attack of wolves is the chasing of many animals in the herd, causing prey to flee. A single prey is not only easy to defeat, but also safer than a prey in a resisting position. The dominant male will lead the hunt while its females follow closely behind. Once the prey falls to the ground, the flock will surround it and finish it off. 6. Komodo Dragon The largest of all the varanids, the Komodo dragon is a powerful reptile with a weight of up to about 136kg and a length of more than 3m. This animal ranked sixth in danger due to the speed, strength and stamina to knock down its prey twice its size. It also had a poisonous blow, and any survivors of the Komodo dragon’s attack would soon die from their wounds. Komodo hunts mostly in ambush, but they also run fast and swim well. Moreover, its incredible hunting ability is also combined with the ability to consume, in one meal it can eat the amount of food equal to half its body weight. 5. Crocodile There is nothing more threatening than a predator always hiding in the water, in disguise and in the environment, quietly observing the prey to plan a kill. Ranked No. 5 on the countdown list is a crocodile, a sneaky and extremely brutal predator. With extremely strong jaws and long sharp teeth, alligators hunt for many different species. Some species, like the Nile crocodile, can cut down very large prey like zebras or buffalo. Its offensive feature is to lie at the edge of the water where the animal comes to drink and then pull the unfortunate animal into the water to begin to bite when it has slices of meat for a meal. 4. Whale killer Like its name suggests, killer whales are deadly predators, combined with formidable skill and unparalleled physical strength. Killer whales have a number of ingenious techniques in their hunting weapons, which give them one of the most diverse rations of ocean predators. For example, they love to knock seals and penguins from floating ice and then catch them when they fall into the water. They also go to the beach to catch the sea bridge on the shore. Being a highly social animal, killer whales tend to live in groups of about ten to hunt together. They can even hunt white sharks! 3. American North American Bear The North American Bear, also known as the brown bear, is probably the most terrifying animal in North America. This mighty predator can stand about 2m tall and weigh more than 360kg. Its strong arms and hands can kill a person in just one click, and its strong jaws also allow it to eat everything it wants, including large mammals. Bears run fast and swim well. Facing this species in the wild would be a traumatic experience, the best response is to stand still and not run away at all. The speed of this species can reach more than 65km / h and your run can make it chase. 2. Lions Dubbed the lord of the rainforest, lions hunt even the largest prey like buffalo and wildebeest. The near-absolute success of these predators is due to a combination of skills. Lions live in groups and all members go hunting together. The young lions soon learned hunting skills through a game of fighting together, which also decided their proper role in the chase. The success rate of a lion’s hunt is only 1/5 but the hunting abilities are emphasized when we consider their prey – both large and resilient. . 1. White Shark Any animal that has unfortunately caught the white shark’s sights does not seem to have a chance of survival. The white shark occupies the top spot on the countdown list because of its outstanding hunting ability. With its elongated bodies and strong teeth, the white shark is a powerful species: swim fast and this nimble ocean athlete can bounce out of the water to tip his prey. The white shark also has several rows of sharp jagged edges, each of which is replaced immediately after being lost. In fact, a shark can have more than 50,000 teeth in its lifetime. The white shark usually starts its attack with a fatal blow, then waits for the victim to weaken from the wound before enjoying it – this makes it possible to enjoy the meal safely.

Standard equipment on the Volkswagen Taos S front-wheel drive includes LED exterior lights, 17-inch wheels, ceiling rack, 6.5-inch central touch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, digital dashboard 8 inch, reverse camera. Choosing to upgrade to a 2-wheel drive 4Motion system, users will have to spend $ 25,040 but get heated front seats, heated front glass and side mirrors. Next, the Volkswagen Taos SE has a starting price of $ 27,245 for the front-drive configuration and $ 28,695 for the two. The default equipment on this version is also more complete with 18-inch rims, ceiling mounts, side mirrors with body color, 8-inch center screen, high-end speakers, wireless phone charging desk, 3 ports USB-C charger (default 2 only) or SiriusXM radio. The interior is also available in fabric or leather options, along with electric heated front seats, smart keys and one-way personal windows. Finally, the Volkswagen Taos SEL starts at $ 31,490 using 18-inch wheels on the FWD and 19-inch wheels on the AWD version, and adds adaptive LED headlights, radiator lights, digital dashboard 10.25 inch, default leather seats, BeatsAudio speakers, interior backlight, 2-zone air conditioning and ventilated front seats. All Volkswagen Taos configurations by default use a turbocharged 158-hp 1.5-liter engine, 250 Nm of torque with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 2 bridges. Reference: Carscoops

The Toyota Crown Kluger will only be sold in the Chinese market At the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota has officially launched the legendary Toyota Crown high-rise version, called the Crown Kluger. Although officially launched, the model parameters are still kept confidential and only confirmed to use the hybrid powertrain. According to previously leaked information, the Toyota Crown Kluger is a bit longer and taller than the Highlander but the width and wheelbase are the same. The Toyota Crown Kluger engine, still according to the website above, is a 198 hp 2.5-liter hybrid gasoline – slightly lower than the version available in North America and Europe (243 hp). Vehicle weight falls to approximately 2,000 kg. Toyota Crown Kluger will use a hybrid engine For China, this is a completely new model, but for the global market, this can be considered only a luxury version of the 7-seat Toyota Highlander SUV, which has been renamed. Because Toyota Crown Kluger is developed and looks almost similar to the 4th generation Highlander. Meanwhile in China, Toyota Highlander is still only sold 3rd generation. At the exhibition, the car is also considered by the manufacturer (a joint venture between Toyota and FAW in China) as a special luxury version sold in parallel with the old Highlander on the market. The interior space on the Toyota Crown Kluger is almost identical to the 4th generation Highlander In addition, if you want to own the Toyota Crown Kluger, customers outside of China will only be able to buy through private import channels. As confirmed by related parties at the show, the Crown Kluger SUV will only be sold in China. Toyota Crown Kluger will open for sale in China officially in mid-2021 with details announced at the same time.