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Samsung Notes’ new AI features work just fine with your finger, and no stylus required

Samsung Notes’ new AI features work just fine with your finger, and no stylus required

Published by skeptic

TheGalaxy Z Fold 8 is my first Galaxy phone ever, so when I opened Samsung Notes a few weeks ago, I had no history with the app and no idea what had just changed with One UI 9: a redaction tool, a new pen style, and, less happily, a dead OneNote sync feature. A week of actually using it later, I get why longtime Samsung people call this an underrated app, and I got there without any of the baggage (or the S Pen) that usually comes with that opinion. Samsung Notes got a Tape feature that hides part of a note until you tap it, and a dotted pen line style. It also lost its Microsoft OneNote sync outright, which Samsung confirms is gone for good with this update, not a bug. None of that fully explains why I ended up using Notes daily this week, though. Mostly, it’s just a great app, with some killer features (some AI, some not) that appeal to this brand-new Galaxy owner, even without the S Pen. What …

Finger Clubbing: The Lung Cancer Sign On Your Hands

Finger Clubbing: The Lung Cancer Sign On Your Hands

Published by Sam Flores

Though they’re usually nothing to worry about, small details – like changes to your fingernails and little yellow bumps around your eyes – can sometimes point to more serious conditions. And according to Dr Jiri Kubes, a radiation oncologist at the Proton Therapy Centre, a lesser-known symptom of lung cancer can sometimes show up on your hands rather than your chest. “Finger clubbing” can be linked to “many serious, long-term conditions,” the NHS agreed – lung cancer among them. In fact, the symptom appears in 35% of people with non-small cell lung cancer and 4% of people with small cell lung cancer. What is finger clubbing? It’s a condition in which a person’s fingertips become larger and more curved over time. Dmytro Bosnak via Getty Images Digital Clubbing Finger clubbing is also called “digital clubbing” or “Hippocratic nails”. And because it can happen really gradually, Dr Kubes said “it can be difficult to notice the difference early on. “It typically progresses in stages, meaning knowing how to spot initial signs is crucial in potentially securing …

Man bites passenger’s finger and threatens to kill people on London train

Man bites passenger’s finger and threatens to kill people on London train

Published by Sam Flores

A man bit the finger of another passenger during a shocking altercation on a London train. The British Transport Police (BTP) said a man became verbally abusive and threatened to kill people onboard a Cannon Street to Orpington service at around 9.20pm on May 21. He bit the victim when passengers tried to intervene and restrain him, before attempting to assault them too. The attack caused a deep injury, leaving the victim with nerve and ligament damage. The ordeal came to an end at New Cross station, where the man got off. He is yet to be traced more than a month later. BTP are now releasing a CCTV image of a man they need to identify in connection. “Officers would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe they may have information which could help their investigation,” the force said. The footage shows a White man with a short dark beard and moustache. He is wearing a blue and grey puffer-style jacket, ripped grey jeans, and a distinctive grey hat with two …

Lounge chair sold on Amazon recalled after person’s finger amputated

Lounge chair sold on Amazon recalled after person’s finger amputated

Published by Sam Flores

A lounge chair sold on Amazon is being recalled after a report that an individual’s finger was amputated while adjusting the chair, officials said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The recall of the chair, made by the company Giantex, was initiated after the chair was found to pose an “amputation risk” if a customer’s finger is placed in a “pinch point when adjusting,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on its website. Approximately 1,155 chairs are included in the recall. The outdoor lounge chair model number is NP1005NY, which can be found on the front of the chair’s packaging. “The recalled lounge chairs are blue and measure 76 inches long, 23 inches wide, and 13 inches high. They have a five-position adjustable locking system, and the backrest height can be adjusted from 13.5 inches to 26.5 inches,” the CPSC said. The chair was sold on Amazon and directly through the company’s website from August 2023 through October 2025. The chair sold for between …

I unlocked my Galaxy with a different finger and it opened a totally different app — I had no idea this was possible

I unlocked my Galaxy with a different finger and it opened a totally different app — I had no idea this was possible

Published by skeptic

Fingerprint unlock is the best: it’s fast and it’s secure. Since phone makers have moved the fingerprint sensor under the screen, whether via optical sensor (which uses light to scan your unique fingerprint) or ultrasonic (which uses sound waves to scan your unique fingerprint), these sensors have gotten very convenient. What you might not know is that Samsung devices (which do a lot of tracking) have the built-in ability to launch different apps, and even perform different app actions (like launch camera and take selfie, or open Google Maps and navigate home) simply by using a different finger. That’s right: one finger unlocks, but you can have up to three more unlock AND perform an action. This saves a lot of time and lets you bypass your homescreen and go directly into the task that you want to do. Here’s how to set up this useful feature on your Samsung Galaxy. Related I’m never using a Samsung phone without this app again My secret to a better Samsung experience First, register multiple fingerprints You can …

Scientists unveil Alzheimer’s finger prick test to predict risk of disease

Scientists unveil Alzheimer’s finger prick test to predict risk of disease

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Scientists have unveiled an innovative at-home test designed to predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The novel method combines a simple finger-prick blood test with an online cognitive assessment, both conveniently conducted from home, experts confirmed. Academics, spearheaded by researchers at the University of Exeter, highlighted the urgent demand for more “scalable tools” to identify individuals experiencing early memory and cognitive issues who may not access specialist healthcare. This home-based screening could prove crucial in pinpointing those at highest risk, allowing them to be prioritised for subsequent diagnostic tests, treatment, and essential support services. Study lead Professor Anne Corbett, from the University of Exeter Medical School, said: “Our previous research has shown that a finger-prick blood test can effectively be taken at home and posted to labs, and that we can identify the biomarkers …

Prehistoric child’s finger bone, bear tooth pendant, and more discovered in Spanish cave

Prehistoric child’s finger bone, bear tooth pendant, and more discovered in Spanish cave

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Life at high altitudes is unforgiving. The thin air and atmosphere make breathing and other bodily functions difficult—especially for humans. However, a cave over 7,000 feet above sea level in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain is forcing archaeologists to rethink how often our prehistoric ancestors made use of these heights.  A team found a cave in Spain full of hearths, jewelry, and human remains, indicating that people may have been living at this incredibly high altitude as long as 5,500 years ago. A child’s finger bone and a baby tooth discovered among the rock also means this cave may have been a burial site. The cave and its findings are detailed in a study published today in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology. For decades, archeologists believed that high-mountain environments like these were places that prehistoric communities only passed through occasionally. Cave 338 is 7,332 feet above sea level in Spain’s Núria Valley. The team dug through …

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Published by Jenni Sidey

For nearly every sport, there are innate attributes that can give an athlete an edge. Basketball has a height advantage. With NFL linemen, a little girth tends to help. Most jockeys are small and lean. The best ballet dancers are light on their feet. A high limb-length ratio offers some runners a natural advantage. With sumo wrestling, it’s … well, you get the point. In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease. The addition or subtraction of mere millimeters on the hand could mean the difference between struggling with an intermediate climb at your local bouldering gym and pioneering an untouched route along some precipitous wall in any far-flung corner of the world.  There is, however, another trait worth mentioning, one perhaps even more foundational to the literal and metaphorical heights of professional rock climbing. It’s a quality that cannot be as easily quantified by a tape measure or an …

This free Android app runs my routines without me lifting a finger

This free Android app runs my routines without me lifting a finger

Published by skeptic

I used to think I had my phone habits pretty much locked down. Then I started noticing the pattern. The same little actions, over and over, every single day. Toggling Wi-Fi, muting notifications at night, opening the same set of apps in the same order each morning. None of it felt like work, but together it added up in a way I couldn’t ignore anymore. So I went looking for something that could take over those little chores without turning my phone into a science project. That’s how I stumbled on Automate by LlamaLab, one of the top free apps for automating tasks on Android. At first glance, it looked intimidating. Flowcharts, blocks, arrows — it’s not exactly beginner-friendly compared to a simple automation app like MacroDroid. But once I actually spent time with it, I realized that these days I barely think about half the things my phone used to demand of me. OS Android Price model Free Automate lets you create custom workflows on your Android device to perform tasks such as sending …