Details of Sony’s next-generation WH-1000XM5 headphones have been leaked, revealing a new design and more advanced specs over the company’s current premium offering.

When it comes to noise-canceling wireless audio, Sony’s flagship WH-1000MX4 headphones are among the best around and arguably the AirPods Max’s biggest rival, so what Sony has next up its sleeve naturally elicits interest of Apple users.

According to an unnamed retail source who spoke to a Germany-based company TechnikNewsSony’s WH-1000XM4 successor will sport a redesign that includes thinner articulating arms connecting the earcups to a narrower headband, reminiscent of the Bose 700. This has also led to speculation that the redesigned headband is metal rather than plastic .

The padding on the earcups seems to be more substantial, but Sony has apparently ditched the collapsible folding mechanism that folded one cup into the other, although as The edge notes, the case doesn’t seem likely to take up much more space when stored.

According to the retail source, the WH-1000XM5 will have a battery life of up to 40 hours with active noise cancellation, which is 10 hours longer than the XM4. Total charge time is said to be 3.5 hours over USB-C, about 30 minutes longer than the current generation.

All three microphones have reportedly been repositioned, and an NC/Ambient button replaces the “Custom” one found on the XM4s, though the button is likely still reprogrammable to activate voice assistants and the like. These boxes are also said to have an additional ANC processor and a new audio driver, suggesting improved noise cancellation and sound, but details are scarce on that front.

The release date of the XM5 headphones is still unknown, but they appeared in FCC documents a few months ago, so they should arrive this year. Until then, the $349 XM4 remains very popular with Apple users who are unhappy with the relative heaviness and high price of the $549 ‌AirPods Max‌.

There are currently no rumors suggesting that a new version of ‌AirPods Max‌ might be coming in the near future, but it should be noted that Apple has reportedly removed several features from the originals like interchangeable headbands and a more affordable sport option, from so they might still appear in a future mockup. Apple could also add support for lossless Apple Music playback, which would require a new audio protocol with higher bandwidth than Bluetooth provides.

“We are delighted to welcome these new team members whose expertise in their respective industries aligns with our client service approach and growth strategy as we build on diversification in key industries. “, said David MargoliusExecutive Vice President of Shawmut’s new York Metropolitan area. “Collectively, these individuals bring extensive local experience and will deliver on our promise to provide the highest level of craftsmanship and care while upholding our deep-rooted commitment to new York and the communities we serve.

“Defiance”, the 12th and final season of “Apex Legends”, is not over yet, but players may already have enough details about the next Legends Respawn that will be introduced. A massive leak containing videos and datamine texts is circulating online, revealing detailed descriptions of nine unannounced characters.

The original folder containing the massive ‘Apex Legends’ leak was uploaded to a file hosting site early Tuesday. Although it has been removed at the time of this writing, fans can still check out the leaked gameplay videos and recap posts on Reddit to read descriptions of the rumored upcoming Legends.

In this recap post on Reddit, a user who went through the leaked videos and datamine files suspects that the legend named Newcastle may be introduced in “Apex Legends” after Mad Maggie. The same user noted that Newcastle’s character model appears to be the most polished of the nine legends featured in the leaks.

If that turns out to be the case in ‘Apex Legends’ season 13, the game would get a new defense specialist as Newcastle are described as a ‘mobile defender’. The character is said to have the ability to protect teammates while they are being revived using a “Revive Shield”. The leaks also indicate that Newcastle can jump to a certain location and create a barricade to protect their allies.

There are a number of supporting legends listed in the leak, including the conduct described as an “empathic shield”. The character’s passive ability would be called Ability, which allows for faster shield recharging whenever allies are nearby. Caliber is another unannounced “Apex Legends” character seen in leaks described as an arms dealer, who can wield a third weapon. It also looks like Respawn is working on a sniper specialist aptly named Vantage, who can wield a custom rifle with a scanner and can activate a damage boost for the team.

Meanwhile, there’s also a leaked video that may have shown new Arena maps coming to ‘Apex Legends’. Another media file also reportedly showed insight into Crypto and Valkyrie’s legacies.

It should be noted, however, that most of the assets revealed in the leak are still unfinished. This means that Respawn could still apply major changes before these features officially launch in future seasons of “Apex Legends”.

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has designed a fully animated Navi from The Legend of Zelda, which adds flying fairy magic to ACNH houses.

The Winona Steamboat Days Festival Association will be celebrating its 75th annual event in 2022. The organization is delighted to invite all students in Winona School District 861 to participate in the 75th Annual Steamboat Days Button Design Contest.

Prizes are Visa gift cards for 1st to 3rd place designs – $ 200 for 1st, $ 100 for the second and $ 50 for the third.

The first place winner will also receive a plaque with their winning design, a walk in the Steamboat Days Grand Parade, a personalized button to wear during steamboat days, a t-shirt with a pattern on it, glasses and carnival armbands for the family (maximum of five).

All applications must meet the criteria listed below and must be submitted by Thursday January 10, 2020:

Button design criteria:

??The button design should be round;

??Maximum of three colors, not including the background;

??The date of the celebration must be on the button (June 15 to 19, 2022);

??“Winona Steamboat Days” and “75th Annual” must appear on the button;

??Suggested design elements are: steamboat, carnival / ferris wheel, fireworks, paddle wheel or the 75th anniversary diamond;

??Drawings must be submitted on a 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of white paper with the drawing in color (template available at www.winonasteamboatdays.com);

??On the back of the template, we ask the student to include their first and last name, school, grade, parent’s name and home / parent phone number;

The competition is open to students in grades 5 to 12 in the Winona region only. All entries become the property of the Winona Steamboat Days Festival association.

Please send Winona Steamboat Days designs, PO Box 745, Winona, MN 55987, or drop off to Monica Hennessy Mohan, Steamboat Days Button Chair, Winona City Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 207 Lafayette Street.

The Steamboat Days 2022 take place from June 15 to 19. Register now at www.winonasteamboatdays.com for event updates.

MONTREAL – Despite having no expertise in football helmets just two years ago, a Montreal start-up, KOLLIDE, just scored big, winning a $ 550,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) to advance the design of a new helmet that they hope will ultimately help reduce the risk of concussions during games.

“Yeah, it’s super exciting. We are proud of this spirit of collaborative entrepreneurship that we have in Quebec, ”said KOLLIDE research coordinator Franck Le Navéaux, who said the award was all the more rewarding as they were faced with other companies that had manufacturing experience.

Add to that the challenge of working on their designs and contributions independently and only meeting virtually for 10 consecutive months during a pandemic.

As well as having the tenacity to form a 12-member start-up from four smaller start-ups – coming together at the last minute just to form KOLLIDE – and there is a lot for them to savor from this early success. .

All NHL submissions were judged by a panel of former NFL players and experts in the fields of engineering, biomechanics, neurology and sports.

Along with KOLLIDE starting its project in 2019, two US companies – one based in Denver, Colorado, the other in Detroit, Michigan – were also selected to receive funding after competing in the $ 3 million NFL Helmet Challenge. dollars.

“They are our competitors but we all share the same objective and it is great to see that this challenge, this broad innovation will be reflected in the field,” said Le Naveaux.

The new competing helmets were judged on their ability to reduce the severity of impacts, among other criteria.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) told CTV News in a statement it is aware of the initiative and supports the development of new helmets and equipment.

“If approved by the various regulatory bodies for use in football, the league would consider making them available to our players,” wrote Lucas Barrett, CFL director of communications and public affairs.

The KOLLIDE prototype includes a helmet liner made up of 3D printed pads that look like foam, but have an “architecture,” a particular structure, explained Le Naveaux, who has a background in the medical device industry.

The liner would be tailored to fit a player’s head with the 3D printed pads woven together into “a net”, to theoretically allow the wearer to experience “18 different impacts in different directions,” he said.

The idea is that the flexible liner would absorb the energy of the impact, instead of the footballer’s skull, “limiting both linear and rotational accelerations transmitted to the head,” according to a statement from the start-up.

Team member KOLLIDE said that as their design is not officially approved for use, they cannot yet guarantee its effectiveness when it comes to reducing the number of head injuries suffered by players during of professional football matches.

However, he said their prototype “outperformed current helmets on the market,” based on the lab tests that the NHL and its partners perform each year to assess and rank helmets on the market.

This performance success was also appreciated by other competitors.

“NFL Helmet Challenge submissions have achieved a 13% improvement over the top performing helmet currently worn in the NFL,” the league said in a statement on Monday.

It looks like this may bode well for the future of concussion prevention improvements in the NFL, as the league has also said that this improvement rate is “over four times what is generally seen.” every year in new models of helmets ”.

With its reconstituted funding coffers, the KOLLIDE team wants to push its proof of concept even further to put its Montreal start-up on the map, but also to try to help other types of athletes.

“I’m a former boxer so I can talk about the competition issues,” said Le Naveaux.

“Really what we have demonstrated with our technology in the helmets,” he said, is that they can also apply their ideas to other sports that require an advanced level of protection against brain damage. traumatic.

“As a designer and creator, I’m always looking to do something bigger and better. When it comes to super yachts, adding my signature style to an incredible Rossinavi creation is a challenging and exciting step,” said Scott gillen, founder of Unvarnished. “I’m creating one of the most unconventional designs you’ve ever seen on a yacht of this caliber. I want to create a true sense of sanctuary for this home at sea with the same relaxed yet luxurious vibe as your home on land. I designed an innovative open space concept that doesn’t seem disjointed or confusing with a cohesive look and vibe throughout. “