A Real Change Q&A with Sharon Salzberg A Real Change Q&A with Sharon Salzberg Could you talk a little bit about what “real change” means to you, versus change that may be more shallow or not really addressing the root? What does real change mean in addressing the transformative aspect of life and of society? Sharon Salzberg: Somebody quoted me (which is always an odd experience) and he said, “I remember the time that I was interviewing you for something, and I asked you what you do in meditation....

Android keeps data securely via the app permissions that you grant. Newer versions of Android brought the ability to allow or deny an app the permission to use features such as camera, storage, or location. This way, users can provide access to such sensitive information only to apps they trust. One specific feature introduced by Google with Android 11 was the ability to automatically reset permissions for apps. Notably, devices running on Android 11 would automatically reset permissions for an app if they haven’t been used for a few months....

Samsung has created these accessories in partnership with plant-based designer Sean Wotherspoon. The company has used 100 percent recyclable and biodegradable materials in these limited-edition products. Available in three styles – Orchid, Dawn, and Rain — these are non-toxic, non-plasticized products that are safe for the environment. You can purchase the new cases and watchbands through Samsung.com starting at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT/2 p.m. GMT later today. This limited-edition collection of sustainable mobile accessories from the Korean brand will also have a limited run on the NTWRK app....

An $800 smartphone isn’t particularly affordable. But it comes to foldables, that might very well fit the billing of a mid-range device, which is what Samsung is looking to make. The company’s current cheapest foldable offering is the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which starts at $999. The latest model in the Fold series, meanwhile, costs $1,799. A report earlier this month suggested that Samsung may launch a foldable phone under its mid-range Galaxy A series in 2025....

Samsung shelved its VR (virtual reality) efforts a few years back and shifted focus to AR. It has filed patent applications for various AR products over the years. The company also showcased a prototype of its first-gen AR glasses at CES 2020. The pair leaked in official concept videos shortly after that, giving us a glimpse of what to expect. However, more than two years later, no such product has come out through Samsung’s doors yet....