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  • Moscow shrugs off Trump’s irritation with Putin

    Moscow shrugs off Trump’s irritation with Putin

    Any analysis of Donald Trump’s current thinking on Russia risks getting out of date very quickly.

    Read too much into an individual tweet, post or off-the-cuff comment by the US president, and the danger is that your conclusions will be contradicted by tomorrow’s tweet, post or off-the-cuff comment.

    Believe me. I’ve been there.

    As today’s edition of the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper put it: “The US president blows hot and cold…he changes his mind on key issues as easily as he changes shoes.”

    Recently, though, when it comes to Russia, the White House does appear to have been blowing more cold than hot, which explains the headline in today’s edition of Moskovsky Komsomolets: “The Russian-American Chill.”

    Following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s most recent telephone conversation on 3 July – their sixth this year – President Trump revealed that the two leaders “didn’t make any progress” towards ending the war in Ukraine.

    “I’m not happy about that,” he added.

    Four days later, President Trump threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on any country aligned with the BRICS, the group of nations that includes Russia.

    On Tuesday, his frustration boiled over with some of his strongest language so far: “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth,” President Trump said at a cabinet meeting.

    “He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”

    Today I asked for the Kremlin’s reaction.

    “We are pretty calm about this,” Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told me on a Kremlin conference call for journalists.

    “Trump’s way of talking is generally quite harsh…we plan to continue our dialogue with Washington to mend our broken bilateral relations…we hope that Trump and his team will continue their efforts to get the peace process back to the realm of diplomacy.”

    The Kremlin was trying, at least, to sound diplomatic.

    The Russian press? It wasn’t even trying.

    In Komsomolskaya Pravda, a political pundit accused Donald Trump of “an absence of geopolitical achievements”.

    The tabloid Moskovsky Komsomolets wrote about President Trump’s “mercurial temperament, his propensity for sudden moods and chaotic changes of direction”.

    This week’s edition of Arguments and Facts mocked Donald Trump over Elon Musk’s new America Party.

    “Now every time the US president says ‘Make America Great Again’ he’ll be inadvertently promoting Musk’s party,” the paper wrote.

    This is a sea-change from the previously positive coverage in Russia of the Trump administration. Back in March, a political scientist told Izvestia that “America now has more in common with Russia than Washington does with Brussels or Kyiv”.

    In May, the business daily Kommersant declared: “Donald Trump’s stance couldn’t be more advantageous to Moscow.

    “He refused to strengthen sanctions against Russia and confirmed his determination to develop large-scale trade with Russia.”

    The optimism was understandable. Earlier this year, the White House was publicly criticising President Zelensky (not President Putin) and exerting pressure on Kyiv (not Moscow).

    The US and Russia had launched bilateral talks to boost their relations.

    What’s more, President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was a frequent visitor to Russia for talks with President Putin. At one of their meetings the Kremlin leader gave him a present to take back for Trump: a portrait of the US president.

    It seemed as if Moscow and Washington were destined to forge a new relationship.

    But it’s been more than two months since Witkoff’s last visit. And, in June, Russia announced that the US had cancelled the next round of talks between the two countries aimed at restoring the operations of diplomatic missions.

    Meanwhile, President Trump has, it seems, been growing increasingly frustrated by Russia’s refusal to agree to a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine.

    “The Kremlin believes that Trump offers Russia too little and, therefore, the continuation of a ‘good quarrel’ is better than a ‘bad peace’ from the point of view of Russia’s long-term national interests,” wrote Moskovsky Komsomolets today.

    In other words, on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin wants more than Trump has been prepared to offer.

    More in terms of territory, more in terms of concessions from Kyiv on the future size of Ukraine’s army, more in terms of cutting back Western arms supplies to Kyiv.

    And, to borrow a Trumpian expression, Vladimir Putin clearly believes that “he holds the cards” right now and can hold out for a better deal.

    Is he right? Or is Moscow miscalculating?

    Much will depend on what President Trump does next: on the scale of future US military assistance to Ukraine, and on whether the White House decides to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

    But keep in mind my caveat.

    And that vivid image, in Komsomolskaya Pravda, of Donald Trump changing his shoes.

    Only a week ago Russian commentators were celebrating the US government’s decision to freeze some military assistance to Ukraine.

    So, follow closely. Not only what Donald Trump says on Russia and Ukraine, but the action he takes.

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  • Sam Smith: Versatile big man Lachlan Olbrich thriving with fast-paced Summer Bulls – NBA

    Sam Smith: Versatile big man Lachlan Olbrich thriving with fast-paced Summer Bulls – NBA

    1. Sam Smith: Versatile big man Lachlan Olbrich thriving with fast-paced Summer Bulls  NBA
    2. Chicago Bulls are embracing ‘Lachie’ Olbrich, their 2nd-round pick: ‘He’s going to hurt someone’  Chicago Tribune
    3. Bulls are embracing ‘Lachie’ Olbrich, their 2nd-round pick: ‘He’s going to hurt someone’  The Daily Gazette
    4. Bulls Sign Lachlan Olbrich To Two-Way Contract  Hoops Rumors
    5. Chicago Bulls rookie Lachlan Olbrich breaks down relationship with Josh Giddey  sportingnews.com

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  • More ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘Documentary Now’? Rhys Thomas Weighs In at KVIFF

    More ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘Documentary Now’? Rhys Thomas Weighs In at KVIFF

    Saturday Night Live, Hawkeye and Comrade Detective director Rhys Thomas shared insights into his work and career in the Czech Republic on Wednesday, giving a masterclass as part of the Industry Days program of the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). Forget about an Englishman in New York! Thomas is a Welshman.

    The Emmy Award-winning producer and director shared that when he joined Saturday Night Live, it took him a while to fully understand the brand of humor it represented. “As a Brit, I didn’t get it at first,” he shared about SNL, explaining that he couldn’t watch the show growing up in the U.K. “I wasn’t really that familiar with Saturday Night Live. [But] I knew that it was an institution.”

    Thomas, one of the headliners of the inaugural Small-Screen Forum, organized by KVIFF with its partner CME, actually began his career on Saturday Night Live, where he directed more than 100 short films and headed up the film unit. After Cold War-era propaganda satire Comrade Detective for Amazon and A24, he directed and executive produced Hawkeye, the Marvel series for Disney+.

    He is also known for his collaborations with John Mulaney and co-created and directed the doc satire series Documentary Now! Episodes of the latter are introduced by host Helen Mirren. So, how did he get such a big star for the project? “By asking Helen Mirren to do it,” Thomas told the masterclass. “Weirdly, she said yes.”

    Thomas was asked on Wednesday if the show would return for a fifth season. “Very possibly,” he replied, without sharing more details.

    Questioned about the Hawkeye series, he joked: “Hey look, we are all whores!” Thomas then shared that he had enjoyed Marvel content before getting a call about the series. “You get an opportunity for a bigger budget, and it’s Marvel, I mean, honestly, I’m not a stupid person,” he said. “I want to be entertained, and I like entertaining things.”

    What drew him to the series? “Honestly, what interested me in that show was the Hawkeye character, which, amusingly, if you Googled him, … people were not interested in. Because he does not have any superpowers. He’s a real guy. He’s essentially just a guy who has an incredible work ethic. That’s what I found interesting.” The comic book run that the creators highlighted to him as “a tonal reference” was the popular and beloved Matt Fraction run, he added.

    Thomas lauded the “genius” of Jeremy Renner and the “insane” scale of the series. Asked if he would work with Marvel again, he simply replied: “Good question.”

    The creative also shared his tips on how to think about a show’s audience appeal: “I do think that sometimes that layer of jumping ahead to ‘what are people going to think about this’ can stifle and make you trip up. You kind of have to fly by your instinct. You do have to sort of just ground yourself in what you think works, and then build a team [around] that.”

    KVIFF, which runs through Saturday, has already honored Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard, and Vicky Krieps, with Stellan Skarsgård set to receive an award later this week.

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  • NASA’s SPHEREx Is Mapping the Infrared Universe in 102 Colors – And It’s All Public – SciTechDaily

    1. NASA’s SPHEREx Is Mapping the Infrared Universe in 102 Colors – And It’s All Public  SciTechDaily
    2. Pia26354 Spherex Vela Molecular Ridge  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)
    3. SPHEREx Space Telescope Captures First Views of Universe Following Vandenberg Liftoff  Edhat
    4. SPHEREx is building the most colorful map of the universe ever created  Earth.com
    5. NASA Telescope Snaps First Images of Universe After Vandenberg Launch  Noozhawk

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  • Innovative liquid biopsy test uses RNA to detect early-stage cancer

    Innovative liquid biopsy test uses RNA to detect early-stage cancer

    Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid biopsy typically looks for mutations or modification changes in fragments of DNA from cancer cells circulating in the blood. While liquid biopsies are a promising, non-invasive way to detect and monitor cancer as it progresses, they aren’t as sensitive or accurate for the early stages of disease.

    Researchers at the University of Chicago have now developed a more sensitive liquid biopsy test that uses RNA instead of DNA for detecting cancer. Using blood samples from patients with colorectal cancer, the test was able to detect the earliest stages of the disease with 95% accuracy, vastly improving on current, commercially available, non-invasive testing methods.

    Challenges to early diagnosis

    When tumor cells die, they disintegrate and release particles of genetic material into the bloodstream. Standard liquid biopsies rely on this floating DNA, called circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to detect cancer. In the early stages of disease when tumor cells are still growing and thriving, however, there isn’t very much cfDNA in the bloodstream.

    “That has been a major challenge for early diagnosis. You just don’t have enough tumor DNA released into the blood,” said Chuan He, PhD, the John T. Wilson Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UChicago. “That was a challenge for us and everyone else to do early diagnosis of colon cancer, so we decided to look at RNA instead.” Dr. He is the senior author of the new study, published this week in Nature Biotechnology.

    RNA is a transitional form of genetic code that copies and carries out instructions from DNA to produce proteins that cells need. Analyzing RNA is a good proxy for genetic activity, because the presence of RNA means that cells are busy doing things and building proteins.

    For the new study, graduate student Cheng-Wei Ju and Li-Sheng Zhang, PhD, a former postdoc in Dr. He’s lab who is now a faculty member at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, began to investigate the possibility of using circulating cell-free RNA (cfRNA), instead of cfDNA, for the diagnosis and detection of cancer.

    Measuring the simple abundance of RNA molecules in the blood isn’t always reliable, however, because amounts can vary greatly depending on the timing and preparation of samples. Dr. He’s lab specializes in studying the biological functions of RNA modifications, chemical changes made to RNA molecules that alter their activity.  So, for the new study, the researchers focused on analyzing RNA modification levels in blood samples, which remain relatively stable no matter how much RNA is present. For example, if an RNA transcript is modified by 30%, that percentage remains that the same whether it is measured on 100 or 1,000 copies.

    Detecting changes in the microbiome

    The team worked with samples from colorectal cancer patients provided by gastroenterologist and longtime collaborator Marc Bissonnette, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at UChicago. To their surprise, not only were they able to measure modifications on cfRNA from human cells, but they were also able to detect RNA from gut microbes as well. Billions of bacteria coexist with us inside the digestive system, and in the presence of a cancerous tumor, their activity changes too.

    Drawing on previous research in plants, Dr. He and his team knew that RNA modification levels reflect an organism’s state: the more active the organism, the more modifications are made to certain RNAs to sustain that activity. This same pattern was observed in the colorectal cancer samples as well.

    “We found that RNA released from microbes has substantial differences between cancer patients versus healthy individuals,” Dr. He said. “In the gut when you have a tumor growing, the nearby microbiome must be reshaped in response to that inflammation. That affects the nearby microbes.”

    The microbiome population also turns over much more quickly than human cells, with more cells dying more often and releasing RNA fragments into the bloodstream. This means that a test measuring modifications on microbial RNA can detect possible cancerous activity much earlier than tests that rely on DNA released by human tumor cells.

    Commercial tests that measure DNA or RNA abundance in the stool are about 90% accurate for later stages of cancer, but their accuracy drops below 50% for early stages. The new RNA modification-based test was almost 95% accurate overall, and also accurate at the earliest stages of cancer.

    “This is the first time RNA modifications have been used as a potential biomarker for cancer, and it looks to be much more reliable and sensitive compared to RNA abundance,” Dr. He said. “Being able to detect the cancer at those early stages is unprecedented.”

    The study, “Modifications of microbiome-derived cell-free RNA in plasma discriminates colorectal cancer samples,” was supported by the Ludwig Center for Metastasis at the University of Chicago, the Rolfe Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

    Additional authors include Ruitu Lyu, Han Li, Jiangbo Wei, Urszula Dougherty, Akushika Kwesi, Alexander Luna, Xuanhao Zhu, Xiaolong Cui, Bochen Jiang, Yiyi Ji, Peng Xia, Diana C. West-Szymanski, Chenxi Sun, Yuhao Zhong, Chang Ye, Angelica Moran, Christopher Lehmann, and Eric Pamer from UChicago; Alberto J. Parra Vitela from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital; Shenghai Shen from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Yunzheng Liu from the California Institute of Technology, Liangliang Wang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Yuzhi Xu from New York University; and  Wei Zhang from Northwestern University.


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  • The Heir of Apocalypse Leads the Marvel Universe Into the Age of Revelation

    The Heir of Apocalypse Leads the Marvel Universe Into the Age of Revelation

    Every so often, a pivotal moment occurs that radically transforms the Marvel Universe, diverting its destiny towards strange timelines and dark futures. This October, in honor of the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest of those aforementioned sagas, “Age of Apocalypse,” behold the AGE OF REVELATION, a startling new X-Men event that sees the world reborn in the image of the heir to Apocalypse: Doug Ramsey, A.K.A. Revelation.

    AGE OF REVELATION takes current X-Men storytelling 10 years into the future. After being welcomed onto Cyclops’ X-Men with open arms, Revelation set out on the impossible task that Apocalypse entrusted him with: creating a world where only the fittest survived. With his linguistic mutant power amplified to an astonishing new level, Doug commands Earth itself with his voice, reshaping it as a utopian haven for mutantkind. It’s a mutant homeland built on an insidious lie, spreading across the planet and wiping out humanity until it becomes a mutant homeworld!

    THE HEIR RISES – THE RESISTANCE IGNITES!

    X YEARS FROM TODAY the Revelation Territories stretch from the Atlantic to the Mississippi – a mutant utopia ruled by the heir of Apocalypse. But beneath the surface, rebellion brews. As a ragtag X-Men team strikes from the shadows, Revelation faces threats from within. It all begins here – the dawn of the AGE OF REVELATION!

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  • ISS astronaut spies sunglint from Lake Titicaca photo of the day for July 9, 2025

    ISS astronaut spies sunglint from Lake Titicaca photo of the day for July 9, 2025

    Sitting in low Earth orbit, the International Space Station offers astronauts aboard some spectacular views, including this one of Lake Titicaca in Peru.

    What is it?

    At 3,200 square miles (8,300 square kilometers), Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America. Thought to be around three million years old, the lake is one of just a handful of ancient lakes remaining around the globe. Over 25 different rivers dump into the lake, feeding into its large size. Ancient structures and artifacts show that humans have lived around Lake Titicaca since before colonial times and continue to live there today.

    Where is it?

    Lake Titicaca lies between ranges of the Andes Mountains in a basin that’s part of the Altiplano (high plateau) of the northern Andes in Peru. At 2.36 miles (3.81 km) above sea level, the lake is the highest in the world.

    The image captured from the ISS shows the sunglint phenomenon from Lake Titicaca. (Image credit: NASA)

    Why is it amazing?

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  • Nvidia becomes first company to be worth $4 trillion

    Nvidia becomes first company to be worth $4 trillion

    Nvidia became the first company to be worth $4 trillion.

    The chipmaker’s shares rose as much as 2.5% Wednesday, pushing higher than the previous market value record, set by Apple in December 2024. Nvidia has rallied by more than 70% from its April 4 low, when global stock markets were sent reeling by President Donald Trump’s global tariff rollout.

    Tech analyst Dan Ives called Wednesday’s milestone a “huge historical moment for the U.S. tech sector.”

    The record value comes as tech giants such as OpenAI, Amazon and Microsoft spend hundreds of billions of dollars in the race to build massive data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence revolution. All of those companies are using Nvidia chips to power their services, though some are also developing their own.

    In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the company reported its revenue soared about 70% to more than $44 billion. Nvidia said it expects another $45 billion worth of sales in the current quarter.

    “Global demand for Nvidia’s AI infrastructure is incredibly strong,” CEO Jensen Huang told investors in a May conference call.

    Shares have surged nearly 20% this year on that explosive growth. Its shares are also higher by 1,500% over the course of the last five years. That also led Nvidia to unseat Microsoft in mid-June as the most valuable public company in the world.

    A little over two years ago, Nvidia was worth just $500 billion. In June 2023, the company surpassed $1 trillion in value, only to double that by February 2024. Last month, the company’s value hit more than $3 trillion.

    Currently trailing Nvidia and Microsoft in the rankings are Apple at $3.13 trillion, Amazon at $2.38 trillion, Alphabet at $2.12 trillion and Meta Platforms at $1.81 trillion.

    Still, Nvidia has faced a number of hurdles. In early April, as global markets were plunging on fears about Trump’s global tariffs, the company disclosed that it would take as much as a $5.5 billion hit from Chinese export restrictions imposed by the U.S. government. It ended up having to swallow most of that, with a $4.5 billion hit in the three-month period.

    “The $50 billion China market is effectively closed to U.S. industry,” Huang said at the time.

    The tech CEO has gained a cult following and become something of a global diplomat for artificial intelligence and Nvidia’s central role in it. In the last few months alone, Huang has made trips to meet with Trump at the president’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Huang has also met with the chancellor of Germany in Berlin, top European Commission leaders, and senior lieutenants to President Xi Jingping in China.

    This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

    Steve Kopack

    Steve Kopack is a senior reporter at NBC News covering business and the economy.

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  • Healthy plant-based diet ilinked with reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

    Healthy plant-based diet ilinked with reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

    A large prospective study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research reveals that a healthy plant-based diet is linked with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease.

    For the study, 143,434 individuals in the UK reported on their dietary intake. During an average follow-up of 14.5 years, 1,117 participants developed inflammatory bowel disease-795 cases of ulcerative colitis and 322 cases of Crohn’s disease.

    A healthy plant-based diet was associated with an 8% lower risk of ulcerative colitis, and a 14% lower risk of Crohn’s disease. An unhealthy plant-based diet was associated with a 15% higher risk of Crohn’s disease, with results suggesting that this was in part due to higher intake of vegetable oils and animal fats. Fruits and vegetables were identified as protective factors against inflammatory bowel disease.

    Blood analyses suggested that the benefits seen in this study might be explained by the anti-inflammatory properties of plant-based foods.

    Our research indicates that a healthy plant-based diet may protect against inflammatory bowel disease, with its anti-inflammatory properties playing a key role.”


    Zhe Shen, MD, corresponding author of the Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China

    Source:

    Journal reference:

    Jin, Z., et al. (2025). Healthy Plant‐Based Diet Is Associated With a Reduced Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Large‐Scale Prospective Analysis. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70151.

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  • Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout – Samsung Newsroom Australia

    Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout – Samsung Newsroom Australia

    Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic merge an iconic design with new, personalised wellness insights to motivate you on your health journey

     

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic[1], establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch line-up. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever[2] for continuous health tracking. The Galaxy Watch8 series suits diverse lifestyles and provides advanced capabilities, setting a new standard for style and personalised health experiences.

     

    “We are committed to empowering billions of people to live healthier lives through our innovative technology,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “By combining purposeful design with advanced sensor technology and an intuitive AI-powered experience, the Galaxy Watch8 series serves as a starting point for a healthier, more connected life, making it easier than ever to take meaningful steps toward users’ well-being.”

     

     

    Redesigned Inside and Out for Ultimate Wellness

    By reimagining both form and function, the Galaxy Watch8 series delivers unmatched2 comfort alongside industry-leading performance, making it the ultimate companion for everyday wellness. The distinctive cushion design, which debuted with Galaxy Watch Ultra, now defines the entire Galaxy Watch line-up. To achieve the thinnest design yet2, the Galaxy Watch8 series’ internal structure was completely reengineered and its component mounting capability has improved, resulting in an 11% thinner design[3]. Combined with the Dynamic Lug system, this design moves naturally with the wrist, providing greater comfort and improved stability2 for a better fit and enhanced health-tracking accuracy.

     

    Galaxy Watch8’s sleek profile is complemented by its exceptional performance. Even when you are outdoors under bright sunlight, the display has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits for easy visibility, and the battery ensures the watch can keep up with an active lifestyle. Moreover, the dual-frequency GPS provides detailed and precise location results while our 3nm processor delivers fast performance and great power efficiency. With the ground-breaking BioActive Sensor that enables deeper and more accurate health insights, that was introduced with last year’s Watch7 series, the Galaxy Watch8 series helps provide a holistic view of your health.

     

     

     

    Motivation for Lasting Health Changes

    Sleep is a window into your overall health and each restful night allows your body and mind to recover for the next day. That’s why Samsung is continuously advancing the sleep experience, offering tailored sleep coaching, helping to create an optimal sleep environment, and even detecting patterns of breathing disturbances suggestive of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea[4]. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch8 series comes with new unique health features[5] on the Samsung Health app[6] that help you build healthier habits through instant, motivational insights – from sleep to nutrition and workout.

     

    Bedtime Guidance[7] can measure your circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed so you wake up refreshed the next morning. Providing insights on various lifestyle factors including sleep, stress and activity, it helps you adopt a more comprehensive approach to managing your health.

     

    Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch8 series introduces Antioxidant Index[8] for the first time in a smartwatch, enabling you to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices to help with healthy aging.

     

    Whether you’re a novice or experienced runner, the Galaxy Watch8 series delivers personalised fitness insights to keep you motivated when you need it most. Running Coach[9] calculates your fitness level from 1 to 10 and develops a tailored training plan complete with real-time guidance and motivational insights. With the updated Together feature, which now supports running, you can gamify your fitness journey by challenging friends and family.

     

    With Mindfulness Tracker, you can record your mood and receive guidance on breathing exercises to relieve your stress – all at once on your wrist.

     

    Plus, the AI-powered Energy Score[10] gives you a snapshot of your energy level, combining physical and mental energy metrics so you can have a healthier day, every day.

     

     

    Easier Watch Interaction with Wear OS 6 and Gemini

     

    Developed in close collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch equipped with Wear OS 6 and Gemini[11] built-in for convenience on the move. Go hands-free using natural voice commands to perform various tasks. For example, when you’re ready to start your workout or planning your next fitness goal, simply say, “Start a 300-calorie circuit training workout.” or “Set a 20-minute run” just as you would to a person. The watch will then seamlessly initiate the workout in Samsung Health[12].

     

    In addition, thanks to the new One UI 8 Watch, the user interface is optimised for the size and shape of the watch face. The new Multi-Info Tiles provide easy access to health metrics, weather, events and more – all in a single, quick look. Moreover, Now Bar and depthless notifications ensure key activities are front and centre.

     

     

     

    Tailored to Match Every Lifestyle

     

    Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic and the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) will be available for pre-order in Australia starting 10 July 2025 and on-sale starting 1 August 2025[13].

     

    Featuring a sleek and minimalist design, Galaxy Watch8 is designed for everyday wellness. Available in 44mm or 40mm sizes and in Graphite or Silver13, it provides comfort and style for daily activities.

     

    Meanwhile, Galaxy Watch8 Classic brings timeless sophistication to the wrist with modern features such as a rotating bezel and a quick button for added convenience. The Classic model measures 46mm and comes in Black and White13. Plus, both models can be matched with a range of stylish bands[14] designed to suit diverse lifestyles.

     

    For those who love outdoor adventures, Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is the most advanced[15] Galaxy Watch model yet. Available in four titanium finishes13 including the new Titanium Blue, it offers the longest battery life and the most robust performance in the line-up.

     

    If you’re looking for a more discreet wearable that offers continuous health tracking, Galaxy Ring boasts superior comfort and up to seven days of battery life[16]. Available in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold, the Galaxy Ring comes in sizes 5-1513.

     

    To learn more please visit: https://news.samsung.com/au/ or https://www.samsung.com/au/

     

    Galaxy Watch8 Series Specifications

      Galaxy Watch8 Galaxy Watch8 Classic
    Colour – 44mm: Graphite, Silver

    – 40mm: Graphite, Silver

    		 46mm: Black, White
    Dimension[17]
    & Weight[18]    		 – 44mm: 43.7mm x 46mm x 8.6t (34.0g)

    – 40mm: 40.4mm x 42.7mm x 8.6t (30.0g)

    		 46mm: 46.4mm x 46mm x 10.6t (63.5g)
    Display Sapphire Crystal

    – 44mm: 1.47-inch (480×480)

    Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display

    – 40mm: 1.34-inch (438×438)

    Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display

    		 Sapphire Crystal

    – 46mm: 1.34-inch (438×438)

    Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display
    Processor Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm)  
    Memory
    & Storage    		 2GB memory + 32GB storage 2GB memory + 64GB storage
    Battery[19] (typical) – 44mm: 435mAh

    – 40mm: 325mAh

    		 445mAh
    Charging[20] Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging)
    OS[21] Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 6)
    UI One UI 8 Watch  
    Sensor Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, 3D Hall sensor
    Connectivity LTE[22], Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, L1+L5 Dual-Frequency GPS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo)
    Compatibility Android 12.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory[23]

     

    [1] Availability and features may vary depending on market, model and the smartphone paired. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

    [2] Compared to the previous Galaxy Watches.

    [3] Galaxy Watch7 thickness: 9.7t, Galaxy Watch8 thickness: 8.6t, improvement of 11%.

    [4] The Sleep Apnea Feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users 22 years and older, by tracking sleep twice over a ten-day monitoring period. It is intended for on-demand use. This feature is not intended for users who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. This feature is not intended for use in the screening, diagnosis, treatment or management of sleep apnea and users should not use this feature to replace traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician. If a pattern of breathing disturbances is identified by this feature, or you experience any other symptoms of sleep apnea or any other breathing disturbance, consult a doctor.  The absence of a notification does not exclude the presence sleep apnea. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, WORSEN OR CHANGE UNEXPECTEDLY, TALK TO A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.

    [5] The Galaxy Watch 8 series is not a medical/therapeutic device. It is solely intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions; or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease; or for the prevention or control of conception or pregnancy. Samsung recommends that you consult with your doctor or physician before participating in any exercise program. Please consult a medical professional for advice. Samsung account login required. Running Coach and Antioxidant Index are available on Android phones (Android 10 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v6.30.2 or later). Antioxidant index are Labs features that you can preview before its official launch. If you don’t want to use these experimental features, you can turn them off in Samsung Health settings.

    [6] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Certain features may vary by market, carrier, or the device paired.

    [7] Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder. Bedtime guidance is available on Android phone (Android 11 and above) requires Samsung Health app (v6.30.2 or later). It is based on 3 days of sleep analysis of user’s circadian rhythm and sleep pressure.

    [8] Service only available with Galaxy Watch Ultra or later released Galaxy Watch Series. To measure, place the centre of your finger on the sensor at the back of the Watch and hold it for 5 seconds. While Anti-oxidant index can be measured using any finger, the thumb is recommended for the most accurate result. Repeat measurement due to uneven skin texture may lead to inaccurate results.

    [9] . Service only available with Galaxy Watch7 Series or later released Galaxy Watch Series. To use running coach program, user needs to take a running level test and get a level before starting the coach program.

    [10] Available on select Android phones (Android 10 or above), requires Samsung Health App (V6.27 or above) and Samsung Account login. User must register a Galaxy Watch (Watch4 or later) or Galaxy Ring. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

    [11] Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Requires compatible Wear OS watch to be connected to a compatible device. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and set up may be required. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Features may differ depending on subscription and account. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.

    [12] Samsung Health and Galaxy Watch is not a medical/therapeutic device. It is solely intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions; or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease; or for the prevention or control of conception or pregnancy. Samsung recommends that you consult with your doctor or physician before participating in any exercise program. Must be paired with a compatible Galaxy smartphone

    [13] Colour and size availability may vary by market.

    [14] Sold separately. Availability of watch bands may vary by market or carrier.

    [15] Additional One UI 8 update and bigger memory showcases advanced capabilities of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 in comparison to the 2024 version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

    [16] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests with the size 12, 13, 14, 15 Galaxy Ring for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 have up to 6 days battery life. Actual battery life may vary depending on usage patterns, device model, or the battery manufacturer and other factors.

    [17] Measured without health sensors.

    [18] Measured without band.

    [19] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Actual battery life may vary depending on different usage patterns, device model, network environment and other factors. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among battery samples tested under the IEC 61960 standard.

    [20] Testing conducted by Samsung using pre-released version of Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic (BT & LTE), each paired to a Samsung phone; all devices tested with pre-release software, Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB C Cable (EP-OL300), and Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800). Charge time varies according to region, settings, usage patterns and environmental factors; actual results may vary. Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) sold separately.

    [21] Wear OS Powered by Samsung works with phones running Android 12 or later with more than 1.5GB of memory. Compatible devices may vary by market, carrier or device brand.

    [22] LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

    [23] Device activation is only available after connecting to a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Compatible devices may vary by market, carrier or device brand.

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