iPhone's Emergency SOS feature pivotal in dramatic glacier rescue

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A group of four women were dramatically rescued from a British Columbia glacier last week as wildfires raged across the Kootenay region. The daring helicopter operation carried out in perilous conditions highlights the critical role technology can play in life-threatening situations.

Stranded on the Macbeth Ice Fields due to rapidly approaching wildfires, the women faced a terrifying ordeal. With visibility severely compromised by thick smoke, the rescue team encountered "war zone" conditions, according to Kaslo Search and Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates.

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Hershey's sweetens sustainability with Samsung collaboration

Chocolate giant Hershey's, known for its iconic treats, is making waves in sustainability. Despite being a beloved household name, the company generated a substantial 24,000 metric tons of waste in 2023. Now, Hershey's is partnering with Samsung to transform this challenge into an opportunity.

Through a collaborative effort, Hershey's plastic packaging waste is given a new life. Samsung is incorporating recycled materials from Hershey's into its stylish Samsung Friends lineup of phone, watch, and earbud accessories. This innovative partnership not only reduces waste but also creates unique and eco-conscious products.

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Dynabook Portégé X40-M promises peak productivity

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Dynabook Americas, Inc. unveils the all-new Portégé X40-M. This 14-inch powerhouse seamlessly blends the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 1) with cutting-edge AI capabilities, maximizing workplace productivity and empowering professionals to achieve their best.

The Portégé X40-M features a sleek, lightweight aluminum alloy chassis that is stylish and military-grade durable (MIL-STD-810H compliant), finished in a premium, metallic dark blue.

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HMD’s Barbie Phone finally gets a release date

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HMD's highly anticipated Barbie-branded phone will officially launch on August 28. Initially teased in February alongside a lineup of other devices slated for July, the Barbie phone has experienced a slight delay. While the Skyline and Crest models successfully arrived this month, Barbie fans will have to wait a bit longer.

Details about the phone remain scarce, but we know it will adopt a flip phone form factor. This suggests it will run either S30+ or KaiOS, aligning with HMD's emphasis on creating a "digital detox" device, one that's free from endless social media scrolling.

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