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With over 6.6 billion smartphone users worldwide, almost 83% of the global population, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on mobile devices has been massive. Since its introduction, AI has elevated smartphones to a new level of personalization, efficiency, and functionality. As AI technology continues to advance, smartphones are becoming intelligent tools that use machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks to help us in everyday life with unprecedented ease and convenience. The most prominent difference AI has made to smartphones is in photography . AI cameras can identify scenes, objects, and even faces. So, they automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and focus. Portrait mode, night photography, and real-time editing are all due to AI algorithms. All these changes have enabled even amateur photographers to click professional-grade photographs with minimal effort. For example, AI enables cameras to automatically detect and adjust for landscapes, food, or low-light environments. This is now a sales pitch for many smartphone brands, as they appeal to users who prioritize excellent photography in their devices. Virtual assistants, like Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa , have totally changed the way people relate to their smartphones. AI helpers can understand everyday language, answer questions, even guess what the user might want based on their actions, remind users about events, provide weather updates, and control smart home devices. They learn from what their users do and are very helpful in getting things done and making life easier. They can look at how someone uses things to give personal suggestions, like recommending an app or reminding someone about an event. Thus, such interaction between humans and technology has bridged the divide between humans and technology, as smartphones have emerged as the most indispensable day-to-day companion. The battery's life has always been one of the concerns of smartphone users. AI has challenged this by introducing intelligent battery management systems that analyze user habits and make efficient power allocation, giving priority to frequently used applications and functions over background activities. For example, it will understand when to charge the user's device, adapting to use more power during such time. This would be proactive, ensuring longer use and improving user experience. Many high-end smartphones currently integrate AI battery optimization by default. Another field where AI has revolutionized things is personalization. With AI, smartphones learn to change according to the user's preference and give them a different experience each time. Examples include predictive text, app suggestions, and even adjusting the smartphone's brightness. The other feature of AI-based apps is to monitor usage patterns and make recommendations. For instance, in smartphones, streaming applications use AI to develop content recommendations based on the history of what one views. This personalization will ensure that the user gets maximum benefits from the device. Concern for security in the smartphone industry has increased dramatically, and AI has responded to this need. The new feature of facial recognition and fingerprint scanning through AI replaced the traditional password for unlocking devices, which was much more secure and convenient. AI can detect suspicious actions, such as login attempts without a person's permission or malware threats. Some smartphones have AI-based systems that help identify fraud so that sensitive information and financial transactions are kept safe. These developments have made users more confident about smartphone security. It goes beyond single devices, as it has impacted the smartphone industry. It has influenced worldwide trends, making companies create the latest and most advanced technology. The need for AI features has made businesses spend more on research and development, which has resulted in more advanced devices being launched over time. The future of AI in smartphones will likely witness explosive growth, with the global AI-powered mobile market projected to reach $125.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 24.8%. As AI technology continues to advance, we can expect significant breakthroughs in augmented reality (AR), AI-driven gaming, and real-time language translation. These innovations will redefine the mobile experience, offering users unparalleled convenience, personalized experiences, and enhanced security. As AI fine-tunes smartphone capabilities, it sets a new standard for the industry, driving novel ideas and transformative change. As this technology progresses, one thing is clear: AI will remain at the forefront of mobile innovation, changing the way we interact with our devices.NEW YORK (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said. His second citation, which triggered the fine, came in the second period of a 6-2 victory over the Rangers on Nov. 23. Skinner was being followed by Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller as he had the puck along the boards in the New York zone. Skinner lost his footing and the puck despite minimal contact from Miller. The Oilers forward looked toward the referee as he got up but no penalty call was made on the play. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. ___ AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL The Associated Press
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By ALICIA RANCILIO Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix’s “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go. Related Articles Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone 10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming TV Q&A: When will Tom Cruise have his ‘Final Reckoning’? Column: Feel like a British detective show for the holidays? Here are 4 to watch on Acorn 'Modern Family' alum Sarah Hyland joins 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway The show has a huge cast and Hwang says it was “really difficult” to manage everyone on set. As characters would die, Hwang recalls saying to the actors on their last day, “‘Oh no! How sad! I won’t see you tomorrow,’ but I was always smiling inside.” “Squid Game” season two premieres Thursday. It once again stars Lee Jung-jae and centers around a secret competition in South Korea that targets people in debt and the winner gets a big cash prize. What they don’t know is that losing the game is deadly. Hwang originally conceived of the show 15 years ago as a two-hour film but it failed to gain traction with financiers or even interested actors. He put it aside and worked on other films instead. He then had the idea to make it a TV series instead and took the project to Netflix. There, it could reach a wide audience. “I never in my wildest dream thought it was going to be this huge,” said Hwang, who spoke with the AP about the show and what comes next. Answers have been edited for clarity and length. This image released by Netflix shows Lee Jung-jae in a scene from “Squid Game.” (No Ju-han/Netflix via AP) Hwang Dong-hyuk poses for a portrait to promote the second season of “Squid Game” on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Hwang Dong-hyuk poses for a portrait to promote the second season of “Squid Game” on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Lee Byung-hun, from left, Yang Dong-geun, Jo Yu-ri, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan, Im Si-wan and Lee Jung-jae pose for a portrait to promote the second season of “Squid Game” on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Lee Byung-hun, from left, Yang Dong-geun, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Jo Yu-ri, Im Si-wan, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan and Lee Jung-jae pose for a portrait to promote the second season of “Squid Game” on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) This image released by Netflix shows Lee Jung-jae in a scene from “Squid Game.” (No Ju-han/Netflix via AP) HWANG: I learned that I shouldn’t give up. If you love something and if you want to create something, it might not work now, but the time might come later. Or that idea could be the source of inspiration for something else. HWANG: I’m afraid to talk about it but it’s a feature film taking place 10-20 years in the future. It’s darker than “Squid Game.” It’s going to be quite cruel, quite sad, but at the same time quite quirky and humorous. HWANG: I used to think you had to have a specific taste to be cool, but I actually think I’m very omnivorous. I like to watch anything. When I’m on the couch watching TV, sometimes I watch CNN or Fox News. And then National Geographic and nature documentaries, I also watch some very soapy Korean shows or reality TV as well. I hop around and watch everything that’s kind of happening in the world. With a series, I often don’t stick with it the whole way through. There’s only about like five shows that I watched until the very end, like “Breaking Bad” and “Why Women Kill.” HWANG: Of course. I studied film school at the University of Southern California and there are so many people I’d love to work with. I have had those offers since “Squid Game,” but because I’m a writer-director I think I’m best when I’m working with Korean actors, giving direction in Korean with my Korean script. But, if I come across an amazing scrip, why not? I’d love to work with Jake Gyllenhaal. HWANG: With seasons two and three, I had more screen time for more characters. This time around we have a lot of younger characters. When I was creating season one, I thought it was very hard for you to be up to your neck in debt when you’re only in your 20s or 30s. I thought you had to be at least middle-aged to need money and want to join the Squid Game. But the world has changed. Now I feel like there are less decent jobs for young people and they feel like working hard doesn’t even get them to middle class. They want to hit the jackpot, so that’s why they invest in cryptocurrency. In Korea, there are a lot of young people in their early 20s or 30s turning to online gambling. I wanted to show what society really is like today. HWANG: It’s better than season two.Prue Leith's 2-Ingredient Hack Makes Store-Bought Stock Taste HomemadeIce Spice claps back against critics amid weight loss and Ozempic rumors with a SpongeBob SquarePants meme Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By ALESIA STANFORD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 09:01 AEDT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 09:01 AEDT, 8 December 2024 e-mail View comments Ice Spice clapped back at detractors who credited her recent weight loss to the use of medication with help from a beloved character from her childhood. In response to comments posted on social media online following her attendance at DJ Khaled's We The Best golf welcome reception in Miami , the 24-year-old singer shared her own reaction to what her fans and detractors have been saying. Hidden among a series of sexy snaps showcasing her toned down curves, the hitmaker posted an illustration of a bloated Sponge Bob Square Pants with the words 'nah she mid bro' written above. The photo seemed to indicate that those who were critiquing her should perhaps step up their own game where their appearance is concerned. 'The ice melted,' wrote one fan after seeing the photo carousel. 'She got abs now wtf,' commented another. Ice Spice, 24, showcased her fit form as she clapped back at critics of her recent weight loss, posting an illustration of a bloated Sponge Bob Square Pants The words 'nah she mid bro' were written on it, indicating her critics could step up their own game where appearance is concerned The artist, who has been on her Y2K tour, has been sharing shots of her sleeker form on social media, as she documents her travels from stage to stage. The Barbie World singer has has strongly denied turning to weight loss drugs to trim down. 'Oh my God, like, what even is Ozempic? What the f**k is that? Genuinely, what is that?' she queried during a X Spaces chat in August. Read More Ice Spice, 24, sends pulses racing in a skimpy black lace ensemble as she performs Y2K! That same month she posted video of her rigorous gym workout writing, 'we beatin them allegations bae❤️' next to the clip. Although the Phat Butt artist has admitted to losing a substantial amount of weight, she claimed it was due to her intense touring schedule and the physical demands of being an active performer on stage. 'You lazy a** b****es never heard of a gym?' she added during the chat, attributing much of her weight loss to her new workouts and better nutrition. 'It's called the gym. It's called eating healthy. It's called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all day, it would be easier to stay big,' she added. In an interview with Rolling Stone for its July issue, the MTV Music Video Best New Artist Award winner revealed she was focusing on healthy eating to make the most out of her life while she can. 'It just feels like time is fleeting, so I have to take advantage of the time I do have now while I’m still young, healthy, and everything like that,' she explained. The Phat Butt artist posted a series of sexy snaps on social media late Friday, showcasing her trim form 'The ice melted,' wrote one fan after seeing the photo carousel. 'She got abs now wtf,' commented another The hitmaker has denied using weight loss drugs and attributed her smaller form to her intense touring schedule and the physical demands of being an active performer on stage In an interview with Rolling Stone for its July issue, Ice Spice revealed she was focusing on healthy eating. 'It just feels like time is fleeting, so I have to take advantage of the time I do have now while I’m still young, healthy, and everything like that,' she explained In the interview she spoke about the pressure of being a woman in the public eye. 'We do live in a misogynistic world where it’s like you have to be breathtakingly hot to get certain opportunities,' she told the outlet. 'I was born as a woman and raised as a woman, so I only know this lifestyle, but I could just imagine how easy it is for guys,' she said. 'I am very jealous when the men on my team get to sleep an extra five f-ing hours because they don’t have glam.' Ice Spice Ozempic Share or comment on this article: Ice Spice claps back against critics amid weight loss and Ozempic rumors with a SpongeBob SquarePants meme e-mail Add comment
Cade Lucas This story was one of the top stories from 2024 and was originally published in January. A Wyndham councillor suspended for misconduct has been reinstated until an appeal hearing in June. On January 9, VCAT granted Cr Jasmine Hill a stay on her suspension after deciding it would be prejudicial for it to remain in place until her appeal is heard. VCAT has confirmed Cr Hill’s appeal is provisionally set for June 13 and 14, meaning she will remain on council for at least another six months, longer than her original four month suspension from December 2023 to April 2024. Cr Hill has already returned to councillor duties and was seen alongside other council members at Australia Day celebrations in Wyndham Park on Friday. Cr Hill confirmed to Star Weekly that her reinstatement comes with a series of restrictions imposed by Wyndham council CEO Stephen Wall, though neither party would detail what these restrictions involved. Just before Christmas Cr Hill lodged an appeal with VCAT seeking to overturn the suspension imposed by the Councillor Conduct Panel which found she engaged in serious misconduct by bullying two council officers during 2021 and 2022. Cr Hill disputed the finding, claiming she is the victim of a ‘political machine’ determined to silence her. In statement to Star Weekly she again denied any wrong doing and said the matter wouldn’t distract from her role on council. “Throughout my life, I’ve never had a record of bullying. My Christian beliefs, instilled from a young age, emphasise forgiveness as a core value,” she said. “I value feedback from our officers. Despite the challenges, I remain dedicated to serving the community and overseeing the performance of the council, ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively.” The Councillor Conduct Panel found Cr Hill engaged in misconduct by repeatedly screaming and shouting at two council staffers on multiple occasions, affecting their health and underminding council operations. On one such occasion, during a telephone call with one of the staffers on April 14, 2022, Cr Hill screamed: “why can’t you do your job properly?” and “You should hire new staff from culturally diverse backgrounds because the staff you have won’t accommodate other cultures“. The staff member said Cr Hill screamed “I am not a communist” over and over during the 40 minute conversation which was so loud she had to turn down the volume on her Bluetooth. Both staff members have since resigned, citing Cr Hill’s behaviour as a major factor in their decisions. The bullying allegations against Cr Hill were originally brought by fellow councillor and now Wyndham deputy mayor Josh Gilligan. Wyndham council’s first meeting for 2024 is on Tuesday February 27.PACE program gains steam to serve Valley’s aging populationNorfolk residents against low-income housing project say Park Place community is overburdened
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