Duolingo wants to help your kids learn math

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You may know Duolingo for its language-learning app, but the company is looking to expand beyond that. According to TechCrunch, Duolingo is working on a new app that will help kids learn math. The company's CEO, Luis von Ahn, mentioned it in a recent interview, saying we will learn more about it later this month during Duocon, its annual conference.

Hints about this new app were seen around May when Duolingo posted a new job opening for a learning scientist with a Ph.D. in mathematics. According to the job description, the employee will work with a "small cross-functional team" to develop a new app, which will likely be focused on younger students between the 3rd and 8th grades. The company wanted candidates who know about teaching K-12 level math.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 to launch in Canada later this year

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Samsung's premium gaming monitor is coming to the country later this year. And Samsung Canada is teasing its arrival. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a curved 49-inch ultra-wide display with a 32:9 aspect ratio, 5120 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response rate. It's also equipped with the company's Quantum Mini LED technology and Quantum HDR 2000, promising "superb dynamic picture and premium performance for all gamers."

With the use of Quantum Mini LEDs, you're promised to see dark areas that are darker and bright areas that are brighter with this display's 2,048 dimming zones. This monitor gets a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and a static contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. 

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Google now offers battery-powered Nest Cam and Doorbell

Google updates its Nest lineup with three new products and a new wired indoor Nest Cam. For the first time, Google introduces battery-powered Nest Cam and Doorbell, which you can still keep plugged into a wired power source. Battery life for either device is dependent on how many recorded events they capture and factors such as temperature and settings. The Nest Doorbell can last up to six months on a single charge, while the Nest Cam can go up to seven months before needing a recharge. The Nest Doorbell recharges over USB-C, while the Nest Cam uses a USB-A adaptor.

As for their video capture capabilities, the Nest Doorbell can capture videos at a 1280 x 989 resolution at up to 30 frames per second. It also comes with 6x digital zoom, a 145-degree diagonal field of view and a 3:4 field of view, and can see up to 10 feet away in the dark. The Nest Doorbell can also detect and recognize packages placed as close as eight inches to the door.

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Peloton brings back basic running mode to all its users

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Following several accidents on the Tread+ treadmill, Peloton temporarily moved its basic running mode of the machine behind its subscription service, which means non-authorized users won't be able to make it run. Now, an update will allow all users to access the Just Run feature without a subscription while still locking it up with a pin code. The Tread Lock feature locks the device if it hasn't been used in 45 seconds or you aren't in a class. It ensures that inexperienced users—especially children—won't get to access them. Twenty-nine cases were reported of injuries to children, including second- and third-degree abrasions and broken bones.

After the reports of injuries and one death, Peloton had to issue a recall of its Tread and Tread+ treadmills in the US and Canada. The company also implemented the passcode at that time for the basic running mode, but it was only available to subscribers. To offset that cost, Peloton gave users a free subscription for three months, with the promise of the update that's now rolling out. As part of the recall in the US, Tread+ owners can get a full refund if they decide to return their treadmills by November 6, 2022.

Source: Engadget