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Google today announced the launch of Android XR , an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the "next generation of computing," and Google has teamed up with Samsung for the operating system. Google is providing a preview of Android XR to developers as of today, allowing them to start building apps and games for future Android XR devices that will compete with the Vision Pro and VR headsets from Meta. The first headset that runs Android XR will be designed by Samsung, and it is set to launch in 2025. Android XR and Samsung's headset will support being fully immersed in a virtual environment or staying present in the real world, similar to how Apple allows Apple Vision Pro users to adjust the Vision Pro immersion level by activating or shutting out the real world view provided by cameras. Android XR will include Gemini, Google's AI assistant, and it will offer device controls and insight into what the wearer is seeing. Google says that Gemini will be able to help users plan, research topics, and get task guidance. YouTube will be available to watch on a "virtual big screen," and Google Photos will support 3D images. An immersive view will be available for Google Maps, and Chrome will support multiple virtual screens for multitasking. Google says that mobile and tablet apps from Google Play will work with Android XR "right out of the box," with more immersive content made for XR coming in 2025. As for smart glasses, Android XR will provide one-tap access to Google Gemini. Google is planning to test prototype glasses running Android XR with a small group of users in the near future.
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The star cornerback made his feelings clear. “I’ve been in slumps four, five years in a row now,” Johnson said Monday. "So, I mean at the end of the day, I don’t look for, ‘OK, what is going to be better in the future?’ ... It will be better when it’s better. So, right now, it’s not better. That’s all I can go off of.” The Bears (4-7) are last in the NFC North and have five straight losses after falling 30-27 to Minnesota in overtime. They wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation, only to come up short again when the Vikings' Parker Romo kicked a 29-yard field goal. It was the third game during this skid that came down to the final play. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. Players have openly questioned some of the coaching decisions in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired before the game against Green Bay. And coach Matt Eberflus' game management came under more scrutiny against Minnesota. With the Bears trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, there was some confusion on a fourth-and-4 at the Vikings 27. Eberflus said he didn't do a good enough job communicating on the previous play that they would go for it on fourth down. That led to a chaotic sequence in which Santos and long snapper Scott Daly ran onto the field, only to get waved off by a lineman. Quarterback Caleb Williams had to rush to get everyone lined up properly in order to avoid a delay of game. He wound up barking out the wrong play because he misheard the call from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and threw an incomplete pass. Receiver DJ Moore said Eberflus had not addressed that play with the team. The Bears were scheduled to meet later Monday. “That moment was just like, like a ‘what is going on’ moment that we could have avoided,” he said. What's working The passing game. Williams has clearly looked more comfortable in the two games since Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. The No. 1 draft pick followed up a solid performance against Green Bay by throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth straight turnover-free game and fifth in a row without an interception. What needs help Field goal protection. One week after his game-ending 46-yard field goal attempt against Green Bay got blocked, Santos had a 48-yarder rejected on his first try against Minnesota. It happened from the same area, in the middle of the line, when the Vikings' Jerry Tillery knocked down the kick. “I just think it’s technique," Eberflus said. "It’s getting your foot down, bracing up there, staying lower. ... We just have to do a better job there with that.” It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. He had a 43-yard try blocked in a win over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Stock up Moore. The Bears have done a better job getting Moore involved under Brown. Moore caught seven passes for a season-high 106 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota. That gave him 14 receptions for 168 yards the past two games, compared to 13 for 104 yards over the previous four. Johnson's 27-yard catch down the middle set up Santos' tying field goal at the end of regulation. But it's not just deep shots. The Bears are finding ways to get the ball in his hands, allowing him to turn short passes into bigger gains. He also had a 13-yard run. Stock down RB D’Andre Swift. After a string of solid outings, Swift had just 30 yards on 13 carries. To be fair, he has been dealing with a groin issue, and he was going against the NFL's No. 1 run defense. Injuries The Bears reported no injuries during the game. Key number 5-18 — The Bears' record in one-possession games in nearly three seasons under Eberflus, including a 2-5 mark this year. They are 14-31 overall during Eberflus' tenure. Next steps The schedule doesn't get any easier, with a Thanksgiving matchup at NFC North leader Detroit. The Lions (10-1) have won nine straight since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Andrew Seligman, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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India’s defence sector is rewriting its growth story, powered by government-backed policies aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing. With production surging to Rs 1.3 trillion, the government's ambitious target is to touch Rs 1.8 trillion by FY25. This scale-up isn’t just about numbers; it’s reshaping the global narrative around India as a defence powerhouse. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has ramped up approvals to Rs 4.4 trillion in 2023, a 29 percent jump year-on-year. This allocation reflects India's focus on operational readiness while driving a sustained push toward self-reliance. Brokerage firm Antique sees the defence sector poised for a strong close to FY25. Despite a 20 percent dip in capital spending in the year’s first half, the stage is set for a significant uptick in Q4FY25, with multiple large-scale orders nearing finalisation. The Rs 1.7 trillion capital outlay in the 2024 budget reinforces this optimistic outlook. Antique identifies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Mazagaon Dock, and PTC Industries as top investment picks. Here’s a quick breakdown: Eyes are on the delivery of Tejas Mk1A, supported by the F-404 engines from GE Aviation. Target price: Rs 5,902. Delays in the Akash Weapon System supply are easing, offering growth prospects. Target price: Rs 1,357. Submarine projects like the Kalvari-class expansion (₹350 billion) and P75I (six AIP-class submarines) elevate its potential. Target price: Rs 5,513. Emerging as a leader in titanium and superalloy engineering, it’s carving out a global niche. Target price: Rs 19,653. With robust government orders, BEL’s visibility in revenue and exports continues to grow. Target price: Rs 373. The surge in defence stocks isn’t confined to public-sector giants. India’s private sector is gaining traction, offering innovative technologies that could redefine the investment landscape. Antique underscores that the recent price corrections in defence stocks present a lucrative entry point, making 2025 an opportune year for investors eyeing this transformative sector.As a deaf researcher focused on language deprivation among deaf individuals, I am often asked about cochlear implants and their role in the lives of deaf children ( The cochlear question: as the parent of a deaf baby, should I give her an implant to help her hear?, 11 December ). While cochlear implants are a technological tool that provides access to sound, the critical issue is not the implant itself, but the decision to exclude signed languages from a deaf child’s upbringing. Language is a fundamental human right and the foundation of cognitive, social and emotional development. For deaf children, access to a visual language – such as American Sign Language or British Sign Language (BSL) – is essential, particularly in the early years when the brain is most receptive to language acquisition. Without this access, many deaf children can face significant delays in language development, which leads to lifelong challenges in education, employment and mental health. Cochlear implants are not guaranteed to provide complete access to spoken language, and outcomes can vary significantly based on factors such as the child’s age at implantation, the quality of auditory training, and individual differences in how the brain processes sound. Even when cochlear implants are successful, it does not create effortless acquisition of language and they should not replace a robust foundation in a signed language. Research shows that bilingualism in both a signed and spoken language enhances cognitive flexibility, academic achievement and social integration. Introducing a signed language does not hinder spoken language development; rather, it does the opposite, while also providing a safety net that ensures the child always has a fully accessible language. Parents face complex decisions, but they should not be pressured to choose between cochlear implants or a signed language. Both can coexist, offering a holistic approach that respects the child’s potential and humanity. My hope is for families and professionals to prioritise the child’s linguistic rights and wellbeing, fostering a world where no deaf child experiences language deprivation. Dr Wyatte Hall Assistant professor of public health sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, US Thank you for Abi Stephenson’s article on cochlear implants. My wife and I are proud parents to four children, the eldest three who were born profoundly deaf. Our local hospital, Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge, was amazing in the support we were given as parents and the support our children received. We were set on the cochlear implant (CI) route when they were infants and all three were implanted before their fourth birthdays. It was a difficult decision given the thinning of the skull surgery required for the computer element and the invasive surgery that went with the insertion of the implant itself. We agonised over the decision. Would our older children resent our choices for their lives? The internet was in its infancy and of little comfort. Opposition to CI was vociferous, from the US especially. We figured, as the article states, that we were providing optional doors in later life for our infant children, which they could choose to open or close as adults. Two decades later, our children are all successful in their lives. They all sign. They all speak. They all access the hearing world but enjoy and thrive in their deaf communities. My eldest daughter has passed her level 6 BSL course and my youngest daughter, who was born hearing, is finishing her degree this year as a speech and language therapist. So many parents of deaf children have to go through hoops unimaginable for most parents: the lack of invitations to birthday parties in primary years; the Sat exams not entered for; the lack of ambition from careers advisers; and the aiming-low mentality of many. The loneliness of deaf children at times is heartbreaking. Did we make the right decisions? Our children’s lives suggest so, but after all these years my wife and I still have many moments of guilt. Simon Gair Steeple Bumpstead, Essex Abi Stephenson fully understood the difficulty of choosing whether a young child should be given a cochlear implant. Essentially, the issue of choosing for her to be Deaf (those who use signing and identify with the Deaf community) or deaf (those with a hearing impairment who communicate orally). I recognise and respect those who choose to be Deaf and recognise the richness and value of sign languages. As a deaf person, I received a great deal of support that allowed me to undertake full‐time education as an older adult in a creative career, allowing me an equal experience. I received a cochlear implant as an older adult. I had worked and lived among hearing people with increasing levels of deafness for years. From my own experience, I found it possible to live a full and fulfilled life in the hearing world but it needed a good deal of effort and adaptation from both myself and those I worked and lived with. Even with support it was exhausting. One issue that is rarely highlighted is the primary effect of deafness on engagement and relationships with others. It is my relationships with other people, hearing or deaf, at every level, that have been revolutionised by my cochlear implant, not just my ability to hear music (the most difficult) and to hear surrounding noise. Ruth Holt Halesworth, Suffolk Abi Stephenson’s article was a compelling long read, and I am glad her daughter is thriving with her implant. Since 1980, I have been involved in the Deaf scene with a son who lost his hearing to meningitis at five months. In the 1980s, cochlear implants were in their infancy. An ENT consultant confirmed the deafness, suspected by an astute young nurse on the isolation ward, and said Tom would go on a list to be one of the first to receive one in 10 years’ time. Sounded good to us, naive as we were. Without the peripatetic teacher of the Deaf assigned to us, we would have been left floundering. Signing was suggested and Tom’s language became the delight it remains to this day. He could play his rightful part alongside his brothers in a hearing family and our local community. As a teenager, Tom requested an implant, which took years and much pressurising of the NHS to be fitted just before his GCSEs. Many of the sometimes contentious points Abi describes are ones I considered for his biography. Generations of deaf families hand down Deaf culture and their beautiful BSL within the Deaf community – but his sudden deafness did not mean our son inherited that world. I agree with Tom Bertling’s warning in his A Child Sacrificed to the Deaf Culture that “parents should cast a cautious eye towards anyone wanting to sacrifice a deaf child towards preserving a culture”. Our son embraces both worlds and his three hearing children are bilingual – which says it all. Jenny Froude Author of Making Sense in Sign: A Lifeline for a Deaf Child Have an opinion on anything you’ve read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.Expert View | Adopt long-term approach to ride out short-term volatility; BFSI ‘attractive’ for 2025: Mohit Batra
NoneUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal along with the Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs, Mansukh Mandaviya and Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel conducted a joint review to assess the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) project at Lothal in Gujarat, Saturday. The Ministers toured key project landmarks, including INS Nishank, the Lothal Jetty Walkway, and the Museum Block. They also interacted with onsite workers to understand their challenges and progress, stated an official release here. Under the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. This facility will showcase India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times, adopting an innovative “edutainment” approach using cutting-edge technology to spread awareness and attract international tourists. Sonowal expressed satisfaction with the significant milestones achieved in civil infrastructure development, noting that the project is advancing on schedule. With 65 percent of Phase 1A of the NHMC project already completed, it is on track to meet its timeline and establish itself as a global beacon of maritime heritage, the release added. Lothal, a prominent city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation dating back to 2400 BCE, holds historical significance for its advanced dockyard, thriving trade, and renowned bead-making industry. CommentsKane Biotech to Release Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 28, 2024This Timberwolves roster is different than the one from a year ago. That much is obvious in games, as Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistent scoring and general size is missed, as is the playmaking and ball security of guys like Kyle Anderson and Jordan McLaughlin. ADVERTISEMENT But their absences have been felt in the locker room, as well. Towns was a consistent source of positivity for the team. Anderson was one of the loudest vocal leaders. The latter can be especially difficult to replace, especially because it can be uncomfortable to speak up when things are going poorly and something needs to change. That was the position Anthony Edwards has found himself in early this season. Edwards has been praised for his leadership through his first four years on Minnesota’s roster. Mostly, that all came via positivity and example. Edwards can be coached hard, which gave the greenlight for the coaches to treat everyone else the same way. Edwards was also quick to credit his teammates around him for their contributions to the cause, and was eager and willing to spend time with and talk to anyone on the roster, players No. 1-15. He’ll also stand up for any of his teammates if the occasion ever arises. That’s why he has been so beloved in the locker room and why he was viewed as such a leader, even at his young age. ADVERTISEMENT But with Anderson’s departure, Edwards was now tasked with leading even through choppy waters. And the waves have been rather large through the first quarter of the season. Minnesota’s defense has fallen off a cliff in comparison to where it was a year ago. After never even as many as three consecutive games during the 2023-24 regular season, the Wolves endured a four-game losing skid earlier this week. At that point, words were exchanged, both publicly and privately. A halftime hash out during Minnesota’s loss Wednesday to Sacramento got the conversation rolling. Mike Conley got the dialogue started, but all indications are that Edwards was a healthy participant. Edwards noted it’s difficult to know what to say in those times. “Because you look at everybody, and everybody got a different agenda. It’s like, ‘What the (heck) am I supposed to say?’ You know what I mean?” Edwards said. “I’m trying to get better in that aspect, figure out what the hell to say to get everybody on the same agenda, because everybody right now is on different agendas. I think that’s one of the main culprits of why we’re losing, because everybody out there got their own agenda. I guess their imagination of what’s supposed to be going on, and what’s really happening.” Nickeil Alexander-Walker told reporters at Friday’s shootaround that this is the most vocal Edwards has ever been. And while the intention of everyone’s messages are pure, “sometimes it’s not always worded the right way.” ADVERTISEMENT “I think we’ve crossed that line of, ‘Man, I feel like you’re not hearing the message.’ It’s tough to be called out, because you start to feel like, ‘OK, are you saying I’m the reason?’ No one wants to be at fault,” Alexander-Walker said. “But at the end of the day, I definitely think that guys are open to hearing it better. And I think it just came from a stand point of, at a point and time in the conversation, there was a comeback. It was going back and forth now, as opposed to receiving it (and saying), ‘OK, I got you.’ That’s how it’s going to be. It’s very rare that someone is just going to be able to be called out and not have anything to say. “It’s human nature to be defensive, at the end of the day. But kind of remembering what we’re here for, and if I’m being called out, chances are I’ve got to look in the mirror and be better.” It’s a delicate dance. There has to be an environment rooted in accountability, but you also have to be sure not to lose teammates, as Jimmy Butler was criticized for doing during his short stint in Minnesota a few years ago. ADVERTISEMENT And while it’s never ideal for a team to be living through a stretch of basketball the quality of which falls significantly short of the expectation, these stretches will likely lead to growth for Edwards, if not on the court, then in the locker room. You can’t steer a ship to a title if you don’t know how to navigate turbulent tides. Day by day, loss by loss, Edwards is learning how to spin the wheel. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
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When the free agent outfielder traveled to owner Steve Cohen's house in Beverly Hills, California, for a presentation last month, the team unveiled a video that included an image of a future Soto statue outside Citi Field, next to the one erected of franchise great Tom Seaver . “Everything that they showed me, what they have, what they want to do, it was incredible,” Soto said. “But my favorite part was the video.” Soto was introduced at Citi Field on Thursday, a day after his record $765 million, 15-year contract was finalized. Speaking in the Piazza 31 Club, he was flanked by Mets owner Steve Cohen, president of baseball operations David Stearns and agent Scott Boras. Security men in gray suits wearing earpieces were off to the side. The slugger walked in led by Boras, wearing a dark suit, black turtle neck shirt and gold chain with his No. 22. Soto picked the Mets over the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. His deal includes a luxury suite and four premium tickets for home games , all for free, and personal team security for the four-time All-Star and his family at the team’s expense for all spring training and regular-season home and road games. “My family is really important for me. Without them, I probably wouldn't have been here,” Soto said. “It's one of the biggest things.” Boras had asked for those sweeteners. “We included it at the beginning," Cohen said. “He made a request and we were happy to provide.” The crosstown Yankees, who reached the World Series for the first time since 2009 in part because of Soto, refused to consider the concept. “Some high-end players that make a lot of money for us, if they want suites, they buy them,” general manager Brian Cashman said. Cohen purchased the Mets ahead of the 2021 season and has boosted them to baseball's highest payroll in search of the team's first title since 1986 — when the World Series MVP, like Soto, wore No. 22 — Ray Knight. The owner thanked his son, Josh, for helping create the video and commended his 93-year-old father-in-law Ralph for attending the first get-together with Soto. While other teams met Soto at the Pendry Newport Beach, a hotel just a five-minute drive from Boras Corp.'s office, Cohen asked to host the session at one of his homes. “If we’re going to some restaurant, I didn’t know what the atmosphere would be,” Cohen said. “Food's better at my house.” Cohen and Soto met again Friday at another of the owner's homes in Boca Raton, Florida. Soto wanted to know how many championships Cohen expects over the next decade? “I said I’d like to win two to four,” the owner recalled. The value of Soto's contract eclipsed Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. Its length topped Fernando Tatis Jr.’s $340 million, 14-year agreement with San Diego that runs through 2034. The 26-year-old Soto batted .288 with 41 homers, 109 RBIs and 129 walks this year and has a .285 career average with 201 homers, 592 RBIs and 769 walks over seven seasons with Washington, San Diego and the Yankees. Boras wouldn't discuss who finished second in the bidding in Soto's mind. “When you’re at a wedding, you don’t talk about the bridesmaids," he said. Soto made the decision Sunday while at home with his family. Boras referred to the group as the “Soto Supreme Court" defined as “mother, sister, father — he’s got a wide group. I think he may have eight or nine uncles.” “My information requests and such were rather unique,” Boras said, detailing that his team asked for OPS by ballpark. Soto's 1.175 at Citi Field is his highest at any stadium where he's played 15 or more games. Soto cited Cohen's relationship with Mets stars Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz as a factor in his mind. “They are kind of like (a tight) family, a family that wants to win but they definitely want to take care of their players and their families,” Soto said. Cohen had his wife Alex and father-in-law attend the initial meeting to emphasize kinship. “My father-in-law is at every game, every home game,” Cohen said. “I wanted him to see how important baseball is to this family. And Alex grew up with one TV in an apartment and that Met game was on every night.” Cohen relishes owning the Mets. He spoke earlier in the day to a town hall at his hedge fund. “Whenever you meet somebody, they want to talk about the Mets before they talk about financial markets,” he said. Soto's success will be determined by World Series titles. The Yankees have 27, the Mets two. “It's such a big city, right? There's plenty of room for both of us,” Cohen said. Soto had a more direct definition. "Championships is going to tell you if it's a Yankees or Mets town at the end of the day," he said. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb
US confirms billions in chips funds to Samsung, Texas InstrumentsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Getting blown out at Green Bay following another squandered late lead the previous week against Seattle has quickly turned the San Francisco 49ers from a Super Bowl contender into a team just fighting to get back to the playoffs. If San Francisco doesn't get healthy and eliminate the errors that led to Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Packers, the focus will turn from playoff permutations to what offseason changes are necessary. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week