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Samsung and O2 Telefónica Launch vRAN and Open RAN Network in Germany

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Samsung Electronics and O2 Telefónica today announced that the companies have launched their first virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN commercial site in Germany. It is the first time that Samsung’s 5G vRAN solution is being used in a commercial network in Germany. The site is now operating in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, providing high-performance and reliable 4G and 5G services to customers. In the coming months, the companies will expand the vRAN and Open RAN network to seven additional sites in the region, aiming to further extend the Open RAN footprint.



This milestone builds on the companies’ joint initiative, announced in October 2023, where they agreed to develop a roadmap for several tests of vRAN and Open RAN technologies. Following the extensive trials, O2 Telefónica and Samsung are now progressing from lab to field with the launch of this first commercial site.



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▲ O2 Telefónica and Samsung switched on their first vRAN and Open RAN commercial site in Germany




“We are taking another big step in our Open RAN journey. Together with Samsung, we are utilizing the latest Open RAN technologies in our mobile network. On the way to the network of the future, we are integrating new network solutions to provide our customers with outstanding connectivity. Open RAN is a building block that can help us to automate our network, deploy new updates faster and use network components more flexibly,” said Mallik Rao, Chief Technology & Information Officer of O2 Telefónica.



“Samsung is setting new standards for excellence in the telecommunications industry with our innovative vRAN and Open RAN capabilities. Celebrating Telefónica’s 100th anniversary, we are proud to be the key partner for O2 Telefónica on their trailblazing journey to usher in a new era of connectivity in Germany,” said Junehee Lee, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.





Open RAN and vRAN: Bringing Greater Flexibility and Automation


O2 Telefónica is building an even more efficient and future-proof network leveraging modern and advanced RAN technologies, open interfaces and automation capabilities. Open RAN enables greater flexibility in the mobile network. Based on open interfaces, operators can combine network components from different providers and integrate them into their network.



Software-centric vRAN helps the adoption of cloud-native architecture, allowing network operators to better automate functions, introduce new technologies and services to their networks quickly and efficiently. This is important for accelerating network buildouts and adopting new 5G applications, including use cases that require low response speeds, such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) or latency-critical applications for enterprises.



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▲ O2 Telefónica is providing reliable mobile connectivity to its customers, leveraging Samsung’s 4G and 5G vRAN and Open RAN solutions






Samsung’s Advanced and Proven Network Solutions


The companies have successfully switched on this first commercial site just three months after the initial shipment of 4G and 5G solutions, leveraging Samsung’s expertise and pre-validated ecosystem proven from large-scale commercial vRAN and Open RAN deployments across the globe.



For the initial deployments, Samsung’s offering includes its market-leading 4G and 5G vRAN 3.0 solution and O-RAN compliant radios supporting low- and mid-bands (700MHz, 800MHz, 1.8GHz 2.1GHz, 2.6GHz and 3.6GHz), including 64T64R Massive MIMO radios. Samsung’s advanced vRAN 3.0 features enhanced capabilities for improved energy efficiency, optimized performance and intelligent automation.



As the next step, the companies will introduce Samsung’s intelligent network automation solutions to control life cycle management — from deployment and operation to maintenance. This O-RAN compliant automation solution offers the ability to accelerate innovative software-based network rollouts by enabling automated deployment of thousands of network sites simultaneously.





About O2 Telefónica
O2 Telefónica is a leading full-service provider of telecommunications services for consumers and business customers. The portfolio of the core brand O2 and various secondary and partner brands includes not only traditional telephony and Internet connections but also innovative digital services in the area of the Internet of Things and data analysis. In mobile communications, O2 Telefónica serves more than 45 million mobile lines (incl. M2M – as of December 31, 2023). No other network operator connects more people in this country. The company’s high-performance, award-winning mobile network reaches over 99% of the population. In the fixed network, O2 Telefónica offers its customers the greatest technological diversity and geographical availability of any provider in Germany. In fiscal year 2023, the company generated revenues of EUR 8.6 billion with around 7,500 employees. The company is majority-owned by the Madrid-based Spanish telecommunications group Telefónica S.A., one of the largest telecommunications groups in the world.

Source: Samsung

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LG TVs Pioneer Immersive Audio Experience With Apple Music in Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos

LG Smart TV Users Receive 3-Month Free Trial for Apple Music, Celebrating
First Arrival of Apple Music’s Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos Available on TVs

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SEOUL, May 2, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) introduces a new and thrilling feature on its smart TVs for users who enjoy streaming music. LG Smart TVs, including OLED models and QNED models with Dolby Atmos®,1 are the first TVs to support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos from Apple Music. Available starting this week, the trailblazing immersive music experience mesmerizes listeners with compelling sound and elevates audio pleasure to new heights.

To celebrate this remarkable milestone, LG is offering three months of Apple Music free to LG Smart TV users worldwide.2 The 3-month free trial is available within the Apple Music app of compatible LG Smart TVs (2018 models and later) running webOS 4.0 and higher, as well as lifestyle screen models StanbyME, StanbyME Go and MyView Smart Monitor.

Apple Music is an ad-free streaming service with a massive library that allows subscribers to listen to over 100 million songs and 30,000 expertly curated playlists. Apple Music also presents a range of exclusive content including Apple Music Live, a concert series featuring live video stream, a post-show video playback, live-recorded albums and exclusive pre-show artist interviews. LG Smart TV users can effortlessly access Apple Music by voice command, in the LG Content Store, Apps or through the Music Quick Card3 on the Home Screen, which serves as a convenient portal to uninterrupted listening entertainment.

Music available in Dolby Atmos further enriches the audio experience, delivering an elevated level of clarity and depth with multi-dimensional sound. Apple Music automatically plays Dolby Atmos tracks on compatible LG Smart TVs, and when paired with Dolby Atmos-enabled LG soundbar models, the sound harmonizes to immerse listeners in a next-level listening experience. What’s more, there’s no need to adjust the volume when you switch to listening Dolby Atmos tracks, thanks to the loudness normalization algorithm implemented.

Even on LG Smart TVs not supported by Dolby Atmos, users can still enjoy mesmerizing sound of Dolby Atmos by connecting to a Dolby Atmos LG soundbar.4 LG Smart TVs can also directly connect to Apple AirPod or other Apple devices via Bluetooth to enjoy Dolby Atmos.

Songs and albums available in Dolby Atmos are clearly labeled on Apple Music with a badge on the album’s detail page. Music lovers can easily explore their favorite tunes available in Dolby Atmos with Apple Music’s extensive range of curated playlists.

“The introduction of Dolby Atmos through Apple Music on LG TVs transforms how we listen to music on the big screen,” said Chris Jo, senior vice-president of platform business at LG Home Entertainment Company. “LG is dedicated to elevating the content streaming experience for music enthusiasts around the world, and we will continue to offer easy access to and great music experience across devices.”

LG continues to elevate the audio experience with immersive sound and a diverse range of content. LG Smart TV users can effortlessly help users discover new features and services through the easy-to-use webOS platform.​

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1 Apple Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is available on LG OLED TV models launched from 2018 to 2024 and QNED TV models Q90T and above.
2 The promotion will commence in 137 markets on April 30, and on September 1 in the UK. The promotion will conclude in all markets on April 29, 2025.
3 Music Quick Card is available on LG 2022 TVs (4K and 8K OLED, QNED), 2023 and 2024 TV models (UHD and above models).
4 Feature is available when pairing to the Dolby Atmos-supported LG soundbar such as 2024 models: S95TR, S90TY, S90TR, S77TY, S75TR, S70TR, S70TY, TV matching models SG10TY, SC9S; 2023 models: SE6S, S77S or 2022 models: S95QR, S90QY, S80QR, S80QY, S75Q.

Source: LG

can android backup restore undo phone Reset?

I Reset my phone (as advised by OnePlus support). Not only didn't it fix my problem, now I have some two digit number of hours of work re-setting up my phone to do.

I would've preferred not to have Reset my phone and just lived with the significant issue. Is there a way to Restore yesterday's Google backup of the phone to make it exactly like it was yesterday, so I don't have many hours of re-setting up to do?

If not, the phone is already going to take so much work to become usable again, I wonder how much more work going to a full factory reset would be.

Incidentally, the issue the issue is that I don't get Notifications on my Gmail account's messages. I was up until two days ago when I started using a different Gmail account, and set up to get notifications of a 2nd Gmail account. But the result was that I got no notifications of emails to either. The phone reset restored notifications of messages to my old email account, but not to the one I'd now switched to and thus primarily want notifications for.

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Samsung Officially Kicks-Off Olympic and Paralympic Campaign in Final Countdown to Paris 2024

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With less than 100 days to go until Paris 2024, Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, officially kicked-off its ‘Open always wins’ campaign — which celebrates the brand’s shared values of openness with the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games — and announced the grand opening of its Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 showcase.



As announced in January, Samsung’s ‘Open always wins’ message articulates the brand’s belief that openness enables new perspectives and infinite possibilities and will serve as the heart of its Paris 2024 programming. The new campaign, which debuted today, brings ‘Open always wins’ to life through the stories of Team Samsung Galaxy skateboarder Aurélien Giraud (France), Para sprinter Johannes Floors (Germany) and breakdancer Sarah Bee (France) and demonstrates how being open enables you to do extraordinary things.



“As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Samsung has been driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology and experiences at the Games for nearly 40 years,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The way we enjoy the Games has evolved dramatically over time, with technology playing a critical role in bringing the Olympic spirit to life. This is even more true as we embark on a ‘Games wide open,’ and we are excited to bring Olympic fans and athletes closer than ever by opening up new experiences and meaningful connections at Paris 2024 with our ‘Open always wins’ campaign.”



Samsung also unveiled a brand new showcase, Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125, which will take Olympic and Paralympic Games fans on an epic journey to Paris 2024 through iconic experiences. They will get to relive the biggest highlights of Games past with Galaxy, and explore Samsung’s latest innovations and create lifelong memories with Galaxy AI.



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In creating this showcase, Samsung collaborated with the visionary Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel whose groundbreaking work mirrors the remarkable spirit of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, constantly pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities. Inspired by Parisian Salons from the Age of Enlightenment, the space is designed to celebrate openness to new perspectives and possibilities through reflections and optical illusions that evoke feelings of openness, harmony and connection.



“The entire space is designed to celebrate Samsung’s commitment to openness,” said Jean Nouvel. “The abstract graphic façade captures the reflections of movements and lights that appear and disappear in an instant, while the matte, reflective white mirrors in the lobby invite discovery of latest innovations.”



The Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by TM Roh, Team Samsung Galaxy ambassadors including French surfer Joanne Defay, UK breakdancer Karam Singh and French Para-swimmer Ugo Didier; Anne-Sophie Voumard, Television and Marketing Services Managing Director for the IOC, Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor in charge of Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games for the City of Paris and Étienne Thobois, Director General of the Paris Organizing Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



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“We’re excited to see our shared values celebrated for these ‘Games wide open’ at this Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung,” said Anne-Sophie Voumard, Managing Director, IOC Television and Marketing Services. “Samsung has played a huge part in elevating the Olympic Games’ fan experience through their innovative technology over the decades, and we’re impressed to see them take it to the next level with this showcase as well as through many ways they will support staging of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games here in Paris.”



The Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung, located at 125 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, will open its doors to the public on May 3 and run until October 31, from 10:00am-20:00pm Monday-Saturday and 11:00am-20:00pm on Sundays. It will host a series of special events over the course of the summer and will be open to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.



In addition to the showcase located at Champs-Élysées, Samsung will open up additional Olympic
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rendezvous @ Samsung spaces around the city of lights and its surroundings, including the Olympic Park, the Olympic & Paralympic Village and the Main Press Centre, as well as Samsung Galaxy Charging Stations at key Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, where visitors will get to experience the latest Galaxy innovations.



Check out Samsung’s “Open always wins” campaign on Samsung’s YouTube channel:








About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games
Samsung has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner since the Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998. For over 25 years, athletes and fans have trusted Samsung’s transformative mobile technology to share the Olympic spirit globally and continue to shape the digital future of the Olympic Games for Paris 2024 and beyond. The company’s commitment to the Olympic Movement soon faces its fourth decade of partnership and extends through Los Angeles 2028. Samsung’s purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G will change the way the world experiences the Olympic Games.




About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the wireless communications and computing equipment category. Starting from Paralympic Winter Games Torino 2006, the company has proudly supported the Paralympic Movement and enabled athletes and fans around the world to share the excitement and inspiration of the Games through Samsung’s transformative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment to the Paralympic Games will extend through to Los Angeles 2028 and be celebrated through innovative mobile and computing experiences powered by purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G.

Source: Samsung

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LG and Gen.G to Hold Fan Meet and Greet in Vietnam

Premium Gaming Brand and Leading Esports Organization Host Special
Meet and Greet with LCK Champions and Influencer-led Life’s Good Tournament

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SEOUL, April 29, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) and Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) are excited to announce a ‘meet and greet’ with Gen.G team members, taking place at Another Saigon brand experience space in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 25. This event, a tribute to the tremendous support from Vietnamese fans for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), will also include a tournament for amateur players of the popular multiplayer online battle arena game, along with other fun-filled activities.

120 lucky fans, chosen randomly through an online draw, will have the chance to meet, chat and join in a photo session with five big-name players from the LG-backed Gen.G team. Rounding out what is sure to be a memorable day is a stamp tour of Another Saigon, with special stamps for attendees to collect as they explore and experience LG’s latest lifestyle products.

Another entertaining component of the fan event is the Life’s Good Tournament for amateur League of Legends enthusiasts. The competition will feature teams led by two popular Vietnamese influencers, Mai Dora and Optimus, with commentary on all the action supplied by well-known local casters. Another Saigon, a popular spot among young Vietnamese consumers since its opening earlier this year, will host the semi-final matches and the ‘event match,’ where the tournament champions will play alongside Gen.G team members.

Prior to the gaming session with their idols, the Life’s Good Tournament champs will receive an exclusive one-day training session from a professional coach from the Gen.G Global Academy’s League of Legends program. The professional and amateur players will then form mixed teams and battle it out together in the event match, which will be livestreamed worldwide on the LG Global YouTube channel.

The upcoming fan event is a direct result of the ongoing LG UltraGear
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(LG’s premium gaming brand) and Gen.G partnership. The special occasion serves as a thank you to Vietnam’s legion of LCK fans and as a celebration of Gen.G’s 4th straight LCK victory. Since 2021, LG has been the Official Display Partner of Gen.G, supporting the organization and its highly-ranked e-athletes with industry-leading LG UltraGear gaming monitors. The Gen.G team has achieved remarkable success with LG by its side, securing victories at LCK Summer 2022, LCK Spring/Summer 2023 and LCK Spring 2024.

“We look forward to engaging with Vietnam’s dedicated LCK fans and talented amateur players at this unique esports event,” said YS Lee, vice president and head of the IT business unit of LG Business Solutions Company. “LG UltraGear remains committed to fostering esports culture through its enduring partnership with Gen.G, and will continue to craft innovative products that deliver exceptional gaming experiences.”

“With the support of our fans and close partnership with LG UltraGear, we are pleased to have achieved good results in the 2024 LCK Spring Season and become the first LCK team to achieve a 4-peat,” said Lee Ji-hoon, General Manager of Gen. G Esports. “This is a great opportunity for us to thank our fans for their support. We will continue to work closely with LG UltraGear and repay our fans for their support with good results.”

Fans interested in participating in the fan event day and/or Life’s Good Tournament can find detailed information on LG UltraGear’s official accounts (@ultrageargaming) and on LG.com/vn. Registration for the event opened April 25.​

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Source: LG

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[Interview] Fast, Lightweight and On-Device AI: How Samsung Research Built AI Features That Translate in Real Time

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy AI-enabled mobile devices allow users to enjoy seamless, barrier-free communication in even more countries. Now supporting Arabic, Indonesian and Russian, Galaxy AI’s Interpreter and Live Translate features have expanded from 13 to 16 available languages.



Samsung Research combined data and cutting-edge technology. Together with the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business R&D Office, they further honed this technology to develop the translation features powered by on-device AI — which can be used for real-time translation during calls and across various applications. Samsung Newsroom met with Yoonjung Choi and Yonghyun Ryu from Samsung Research’s Global AI Center to learn more about these ambitious features.



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▲ (From left) Yoonjung Choi and Yonghyun Ryu of Samsung Research’s Global AI Center






Smooth Communication and Strong Security With On-Device AI


On-device AI is the key differentiator to Galaxy AI’s Interpreter and Live Translate features — introduced to users through the release of the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year. Leveraging the advanced computing resources built into the devices themselves, smartphones with on-device AI can provide services without relying on servers or the cloud. Users can be assured that their data will remain private and secure since information is not shared with external sources.



Samsung Research’s Global AI Center contributed to integrating proprietary technology into its AI translation model to commercialize these features for widespread use.



Envisioning a wide range of applications, the Samsung Research team and MX R&D Office obtained an expansive amount of data. “We collected colloquial data for real-time translation during calls in Live Translate and travel-related data for Interpreter,” explained Yoonjung Choi, who led the project. “To provide the most accurate translation, we studied and incorporated casual language used in chatrooms and HTML tags used in web browsers.”



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▲ (Clockwise from top left) Use cases for on-device AI translation include ① Live Translate, ② text message and conversation translation, ③ translation in Samsung Notes and ④ web browser translation.






How Samsung Research Trained Its AI Model


The Samsung Research team’s AI translation model is based on deep learning technology that learns from its own data. Yonghyun Ryu, who is in charge of AI research and development, likened this process to raising a child. “Similar to how a child needs excellent educational resources and caregivers to grow and thrive, good language data and talented researchers are required when developing a high-performance AI translation model,” he described.



Samsung Research has both — since 2013, the company has been providing in-house translation services, conducting R&D related to AI translation and accumulating high-quality data.



Samsung Research’s team of deep learning experts played an important role in training the AI model. “If incorrect translations occur during the research and development process, it is necessary to identify the problem and make improvements. However, this can be challenging and time-consuming for researchers without sufficient capabilities and experience,” he explained. “Our researchers used their expertise and know-how to quickly analyze the cause of the issue and come up with a solution to enhance the AI translation model.”



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▲ Yonghyun Ryu from Samsung Research’s Global AI Center




To assess the performance of Galaxy AI’s translations, the Samsung Research team used quantitative metrics based on test sets as well as qualitative evaluations by human translators and the MX R&D Office.



In addition, the team gained credibility by competing in global machine translation competitions. “Although participation requires time and effort, good performance in competitions provides momentum for research and development,” Ryu emphasized. “We were able to achieve strong results because our team members could freely discuss new ideas and put them to the test.”





Politeness and Punctuation: Understanding the Quirks of Each Language


Each language has characteristics that are unique to its culture — these can include honorifics, tonal inflections and distinct punctuation symbols. To make translations as accurate as possible, the AI translation model considers all these linguistic idiosyncrasies. For example, in Korean and Japanese, honorifics are translated to maintain a respectful tone.



Samsung collaborated with regional R&D centers to fully understand languages in their cultural context. “By working closely with researchers and linguists in other countries, we were able to offer a more accurate and complete translation,” said Choi.



At the same time, dealing with different languages often involves trial and error. “Vietnamese, for instance, is a tonal language. However, we realized during the research process that Vietnamese users often omit tones in casual conversations when chatting,” she explained. “We needed additional data to help the features translate sentences without tones.” For Thai, Samsung Research developed a special sentence separator because the language does not use punctuation.





Why Lightweight Technology Is the Key to Effective On-Device AI Models


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Samsung Research began developing its on-device AI translation model in 2019. “Unlike server-based AI models, on-device AI models must be driven only using users’ devices,” stated Ryu. “Developing lightweight technology that uses minimal resources is key.” To make the model lighter, the team used “knowledge distillation” and “quantization” technology.



Knowledge distillation is a method that extracts knowledge from a large, high-performing teacher model and delivers it to a smaller student model. This is similar to how a teacher summarizes a topic so that a student can digest the information more easily and efficiently.



Quantization simplifies AI algorithms to reduce model size and streamlines the process to increase response speed.



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Ryu compared quantization to drawing strawberries. “You need a wide range of colors to paint lifelike strawberries — but strawberries can also be made with just red and green,” he explained. “Quantization is the process of minimizing the number of colors needed to draw strawberries while trying to make it as close as possible to the real thing.”



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▲ Yoonjung Choi from Samsung Research’s Global AI Center




In the AI field, knowledge distillation and quantization are well-known approaches to making models lighter. Yet, implementing them on a commercial scale is not easy due to differences in each researcher’s detailed experimental methods and factors. Samsung Research developed proprietary technology by discovering an efficient quantization technique and creating a accelerated algorithm based on it. “Through constant experimentation, we found an optimal way to make the model lighter,” commented Choi.



By combining the high-quality AI translation model with algorithms that make models lighter and speed up response time, lightweight and fast on-device AI features were born.





The Culture Behind the Language: What Would the Perfect AI Translation Model Look Like?


The researchers at Samsung Research’s Global AI Center have bright goals as they lead the field of on-device AI. “My ultimate goal is to help users communicate smoothly and conveniently with people who speak other languages,” said Choi. Ryu revealed his vision to build the perfect translator. “One day, we want to create a translator that truly understands the cultures behind the languages it is translating, equipped with an extensive pool of knowledge,” he expressed. “I want to challenge myself to develop a translator the world has never seen before.”



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▲ Samsung Research’s Global AI Center team developed the on-device AI translation feature.




Samsung’s on-device AI translation features allow anyone with an enabled mobile device to communicate freely — without worrying about internet connection or information leakage. Going forward, the Samsung Research team will continue to spearhead innovations in the rapidly evolving field of AI and bring new levels of convenience to users.​

Source: Samsung

NHL 2024 playoffs

so seeing as there are no Hockey forums here or even just a general sports forum, i am posting a hockey thread here in the NFL forums. mods move this to wherever you guys like,

anybody here watching the playoffs?

i am a HUGE Kings fan. been a diehard since Gretzky came to play here in L.A.. i am glad that we came back from losing 7-4 to the Edmonton Oilers in game 1 to win game 2 5-4 in OT. i know my boys can score, but our D and goalie needs to step up better. we have played the Oilers in the 1st round the past 2 years and lost to them each time. i hope 3rd time is the charm as they say. i can't wait for them to play tomorrow, friday. it should be a fun game to watch.

who is your team? how are they doing?

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[Interview] The Future of Healthcare Fits on Your Wrist

Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics sat down with Samsung Health Advisory Board members in early spring 2024 at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul to discuss the future of health and how wearables powered by AI will play a big role in driving the industry forward. Dr. Michael Blum, M.D., CEO and co-founder of medical analysis platform, BeeKeeper AI, former Chief Digital Transformation Officer at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Division of Cardiology; Dr. David Klonoff, M.D., President of the Diabetes Research Institute at Mills Peninsula Medical Center; and Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center (SAIC) shared expert insights and unique perspectives on how Samsung can strategically embrace AI, with a specific focus on its upcoming wearables portfolio.



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▲ (From left) Samsung’s Dr. Hon Pak, BeeKeeper AI’s Dr. Michael Blum, Mills Peninsula Medical Center’s Dr. David Klonoff and Samsung Medical Center’s Professor Myung Jin Chung




Q: What do you see as the future of health and what role does technology play in it, especially when combined with Generative AI?



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▲ Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics




Professor Chung:
Through years of clinical experiences, I’ve learned there is immense value in a comprehensive, 360-degree understanding of a patient’s health history. However, it can be challenging to fully grasp their lifestyle or key wellness factors, such as sleep patterns or eating habits, especially when treatment is focused on specific symptoms. Lifelog data gained from wearables can be helpful for healthcare and clinical management to better understand the full context of one’s health history. And AI can assist clinicians by streamlining the management and interpretation of collected information over time, simplifying the process. The future of AI is distilling vital insights from daily life to deliver a deeper understanding of one’s health based on continuous monitoring by a wearable.



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▲ Dr. Michael Blum, M.D., CEO and co-founder of BeeKeeper AI




Dr. Blum: As a cardiologist, I also want to add that continuous monitoring is emerging as a vital tool in early detection and prediction of a potential disease. For instance, conditions like atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, which are high risk and high impact, yet manageable through low-intensity interventions, can benefit greatly from such monitoring. By wearing a smartwatch, we can better understand the underlying issues that may be contributing to it, and Samsung can be hugely impactful here. These tools, powered by AI, can easily turn data into consumable insights and actionable wisdom, empowering individuals to take proactive steps to reduce possible health risks.



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▲ Dr. David Klonoff, M.D., President of the Diabetes Research Institute at Mills Peninsula Medical Center




Dr. Klonoff: Glucose monitoring has become more prevalent, not just for diabetes management but for people who don’t have diabetes yet are interested in pursuing a healthier lifestyle. As such, there’s increasing interest in understanding what behaviors affect glucose levels. Since health metrics are interconnected, combining glucose data with sleep, blood pressure and activity level insights initiates profound conversations about individuals’ lifestyles and experiences. And if users can gain a deeper understanding of these collective insights sooner, then there’s increased opportunity to identify early warning signs of potential health issues such as diabetes. Wearables and AI amplify the value of physiological data and individuals can gain a richer, more nuanced understanding of metabolic health and facilitate opportunities to improve overall wellness and fitness.





Q: What role do you expect Samsung to play in the evolving health landscape?



Dr. Klonoff: We encourage Samsung to not only embrace AI in their health monitoring technology but continue to lean on their pioneering heritage of innovation to emerge as a leader in promoting behavioral change. Through ongoing conversations and collaborative efforts with medical experts, Samsung can help people make the changes in their lives that are needed. Leveraging these insights can encourage people to stay healthy over the long term without feeling overwhelmed and enable them to lead more fulfilling and enjoyable lives.



Dr. Blum: I agree that technology integrated into people’s lives can be an important step to maintain everyday wellness and help to prevent serious health conditions. These devices should seamlessly work in the background in an innocuous way, and Samsung has been a clear leader in this space with its diverse product offerings, ranging from smartphones and TVs to home appliances. However, the question that remains is how can we successfully improve people’s daily lives from a wellness perspective? In the end, it is crucial to connect with users to understand their patterns and encourage positive behavioral modifications; and Samsung has the potential to push the limits of what’s possible, so we can all take better care of ourselves and our families.



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▲ Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center




Professor Chung: I echo Dr. Blum’s sentiment, in that while Samsung devices are already deeply embedded into our everyday lives, there are opportunities to further embrace its device ecosystem to facilitate behavioral changes for a happier, healthier tomorrow. However, there’s immense power in making behavioral changes with support from family members; it’s more effective than taking on this challenge alone. That’s why it’s necessary to leverage continuous monitoring and insights, as well as create a care circle with family and friends. Samsung can be a huge contributor in creating a care circle by leveraging its expertise and advanced capabilities to maximize social connections with the goal of providing users with greater knowledge about themselves and their loved ones.​

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Samsung’s Cutting-Edge LED Displays Power Amazon’s Culver Post Studio

In an era where the art of cinema and professional equipment continue to evolve, Samsung Electronics is propelling this transformation through its contribution to establishing Culver Post. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this state-of-the-art theatrical post-production studio is a recent addition to Amazon’s portfolio of production and entertainment businesses, further enhancing the area’s reputation as a hub for creativity and innovation.



In partnership with industry pioneers 424 Post and Harbor, Samsung provided a 34-foot, 8K Samsung IWA LED and DCI-certified 4K Samsung Onyx LED displays to create a true cinema-style environment for theatrical color grading and immersive sound mixing. The groundbreaking studio environment not only signifies a leap into the future of cinematic production and consumption but also underscores the trust that experts place in Samsung’s technology.





Culver Post: A Beacon of Innovation in Post-Production and HDR Cinematography

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▲ Samsung Electronics provided a 34-foot, 8K Samsung IWA LED and DCI-certified 4K Samsung Onyx LED displays to Culver Post in partnership with 424 Post and Harbor




Culver Post was created thanks to the visionary collaboration between renowned Los Angeles sound studio 424 Post and global post-production leader Harbor. This full-service post-production studio is expected to bring unmatched HDR and SDR mastering capabilities.



Why were Samsung’s display technologies specifically chosen by 424 Post and Harbor, both leaders in their respective fields? The answer lies in Samsung’s commitment to innovation, quality and the immersive viewing experience.



The Culver Post offers five stages for theatrical color grading and sound mixing, with the first stage outfitted with Samsung’s cutting-edge 34-foot, 8K IWA LED cinema display and the second stage with the DCI-certified 4K Onyx LED display. Each stage is complemented by Meyer Sound Ultra Reflex cinema sound systems featuring Dolby Atmos sound. Both stages can accommodate approximately 50 guests, which allows the post-production team to experience a true cinematic working environment for directors, cinematographers, editors, colorists and other professionals.



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▲ Culver Post features a remarkable 34-foot 8K IWA cinema display for a true cinema-style environment for color grading and sound mixing




The 8K IWA LED cinema display is ideal for both HDR and SDR color grading, while Onyx, the world’s first DCI-certified cinema LED display, is perfect for HDR color grading and mastering. These displays outperform standard digital cinema projection systems in terms of detail, contrast and brightness, positioning Culver Post at the forefront of cinematic technology and ensuring that the studio is future-proofed for upcoming advancements in post-production technology.



“Samsung is committed to using innovative display technology to revolutionize the way that content is created and consumed,” said David Phelps, Head of the Display Division, Samsung Electronics America. “The new Culver Post post-production studio marks a tangible milestone in the future of cinema and post-production. Filmmakers and creators can now edit and experience video content as it would be seen and heard on the big screen to enable immersive storytelling that leaves a lasting impact on audiences.”



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▲ Culver Post’s groundbreaking studio environment not only signifies a leap into the future of cinematic production and consumption but also underscores the trust that experts place in Samsung’s technology






Superior Cinematic Displays to Optimize Post-Production Workflow


The selection of Samsung’s technology for Culver Post reflects the displays’ superior capabilities for HDR post-production. Enhanced brightness, contrast and detail transform the color grading and mastering process, allowing creators to see their work as it will appear in realistic viewing environments. The theaters and their immersive cinema display also turn mastering into a communal creative experience, bringing the entire production team together for collaboration.



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▲ Each theater offers a cinema-style viewing experience, with enough seating to host small groups for exclusive screenings and post-production sessions




The collaboration with Culver Post is a testament to Samsung’s leadership in display technology and the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of cinematic experiences. By meeting the high standards of industry experts like 424 Post and Harbor, Samsung continues to raise the bar for post-production studios worldwide.



For more information on Samsung’s state-of-the-art displays, please visit www.samsung.com.





About 424 Post

424 Post offers complete sound packaging for all types of content including theatrical, broadcast, streaming, commercials and audio podcasts. Packages cover design/edit/ADR/mix, technical & administrative support as well as all final deliverables. The company prides on client services, and the talented group of experienced professionals is ready to tailor projects in accordance with the customers’ needs and budget.




About HARBOR

HARBOR is a global company with operations in New York, Los Angeles and London. Relentlessly focused on talent, technical innovation and protection of artistic vision, HARBOR hones every detail throughout the moving image-making process: live-action, dailies, creative & offline editorial, design, visual effects, CG, sound & picture finishing.

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Meals That You Hated

I saw this thread on another forum and thought it interesting. What food or meal was you served while growing up that you hated and have not and will not eat as an adult?

We had very basic meals when I was growing up and wasn't served anything that I hated. I find that I'm not the normal guy. :)
Many of the items posted were items that I like and even crave at times.

I'd love to hear about the foods that turned you off and you now avoid.

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