A year on from the ousting of Assad

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  Damascus, Syria — “Hold your head high, you’re a free Syrian.” The refrain of this Arabic song—now widely embraced as the unofficial anthem of a new Syria—echoes throughout Damascus. It blares from market loudspeakers, rings out during celebrations in the central square, and is even sung by the man offering traditional coffee to new arrivals at the airport. For decades, many Syrians lived with lowered gazes under the authoritarian rule of the Al-Assad family. The regime maintained an expansive surveillance system in which the feared Mukhabarat , the intelligence network, kept the population in check. Remaining silent was often the safest choice—until the Arab Spring ignited an uprising, and Assad’s fierce response plunged the nation into a ten-year civil war. Today, Syrians are openly and energetically marking the first anniversary of what they regard as their liberation from Assad’s government. The celebration follows a rapid rebel offensive on December 8 last year, led by fo...
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The Pixel Buds 2a and Watch 4 from Google are now smarter than ever.

 

Along with the Pixel 10 series, Google introduced the Pixel Watch 4 and the budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a to its wearables lineup. The software, design, and artificial intelligence capabilities of both products have been significantly enhanced.

2a Pixel Buds:  

The Pixel Buds 2a mark Google’s latest effort to bring premium features to an affordable price point.  The Tensor A1 chip powers these wireless earbuds, which are the first in the A-series to support active noise cancellation and transparency mode.


The earbuds are made to be comfortable, and they come with four different sizes of ear tips. They also offer improved voice clarity during calls and voice commands, using AI to filter out background noise in real time.  Voice interactions are handled through Google’s Gemini assistant.

Another significant change is the replaceable battery in the charging case that should make repairs easier.  The Pixel Buds 2a cost $129.99 to buy. 4 Pixel Watch The Pixel Watch 4 features a number of improvements over its predecessor, the first of which is a larger Actual 360 display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness and 10% more screen area. The new design also makes the bezel thinner by 16%, giving the impression of a curved full-screen. The smartwatch, which runs Wear OS 6 and offers on-device smart replies, an AI health coach, and new gestures like "raise to talk," features deeper integration with Gemini AI. The watch's ability to be used without touching it should be beneficial during workouts.

The Pixel Watch 4 features a number of improvements over its predecessor, the first of which is a larger Actual 360 display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness and 10% more screen area. The new design also makes the bezel thinner by 16%, giving the impression of a curved full-screen. The smartwatch, which runs Wear OS 6 and offers on-device smart replies, an AI health coach, and new gestures like "raise to talk," features deeper integration with Gemini AI. The watch's ability to be used without touching it should be beneficial during workouts.

The Pixel Watch 4, with its replaceable screen and battery, is Google's first serviceable smartwatch in terms of durability and long-term use. It also introduces a standalone satellite SOS, allowing users to reach emergency services even when they have no cellular signals.

 The 41mm model delivers up to 30 hours of battery life, while the 45mm model offers up to 40 hours.  The device can be fully charged in just 15 minutes thanks to a newly designed charging dock. The Wi-Fi-only 41mm version costs $349, while the LTE and larger models cost $499.

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