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Recent research in South Africa shows a concerning rise in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) rates, with the Western Cape recording rates as high as 31% and the Northern Cape at 28%. While FASD is incurable, it is preventable. Health authorities stress the need for awareness and support for pregnant women to avoid alcohol consumption. The Foundation for Alcohol Related Research calls for collective action to address the issue.

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South Korean researchers at KAIST have created a lightweight wearable robot, ‘WalkON Suit F1’, to assist paraplegic users in walking, climbing stairs, and navigating obstacles. The robot, inspired by “Iron Man”, weighs 50 kg and is powered by 12 motors mimicking human joint movements. Equipped with sensors and lenses for balance and environment analysis, it helped a team member win gold at Cybathlon 2024.

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Xiaomi is rumored to unveil the 15 Ultra at Mobile World Congress in March, following its Chinese launch. The flagship phone is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 2K OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 6,000 mAh battery with fast charging. The camera setup may include a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens for 100x hybrid zoom.

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Samsung Galaxy A36 is set to launch in the US with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. The device, with 6GB RAM, scored 967 in single-core and 2,750 in multi-core on Geekbench. It will run Android 15. Galaxy M06 5G and F06 5G received Wi-Fi certification, supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Launch dates are pending.

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OnePlus 13 now supports being located through Find My Device even when turned off, thanks to Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7900 system. This feature is useful for tracking stolen phones. The device maker needs to implement this feature, and OnePlus has done so. The phone’s $100 price hike compared to the OnePlus 12 is not justified by this addition.

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Samsung is reportedly set to launch a tri-fold smartphone in the second half of 2025, following Huawei’s Mate XT. The device will have limited availability, less than 300,000 units. It is expected to be priced high and feature a unique folding mechanism for improved durability. The screen sizes will vary based on the folding direction. No under-display camera will be included.

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OnePlus rumored to release a smartphone similar to Oppo’s Find X8 Mini, featuring a 6.31-inch OLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a 50 MP main camera. The device may be named 13T or 13 mini and positioned as a high-end offering. Pricing expected to be above OnePlus 13R but below OnePlus 13.

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Tecno unveils Starry Optical Fiber tech, combining optical fibers and mini-LED lights in Phantom V Flip 2 battery cover for unique shimmering effect. Process involves 30 steps, 150 fibers, and 108 mini-LEDs. Features four lighting modes, no impact on battery life. To be showcased at MWC 2025 in March.

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ZTE introduces nubia Music 2, a budget smartphone focused on media playback with a 2.1-channel audio system, DTS:X Ultra setup, and LED strips. Features a 6.7-inch LCD, Unisoc T7200 chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP main cam, and 5,000 mAh battery. Available in Melody Wave and Pop Art colors for MYR 389 ($87) in Malaysia.

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