Bordeaux is well known for its structured, age-worthy red wines, made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with few other varieties as supporting actors, including Petit Verdot and the rarer Malbec and Carménère.

Although Bordeaux may not want to change its ways, global warming is real, and that means adapting or death. With increasing temperatures during the grapes’ growing season, the future does not look bright for Bordeaux producers.

Early January 2021, the INAO, the department in charge of French wine’s quality, finally authorized a set of new grapes for Bordeaux: Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional. Two white grapes were included as well, Alvarinho and Liliorila.

While this may not sound like much to the average person, this is a very big deal. For wine purists, this is like saying Italians will now make pizza with apple puree instead of tomato sauce. What does this mean for Bordeaux wines? It means survival trumps tradition, and that climate change affects us in more ways than we thought.

Wine books will have to be rewritten, and wine lovers will need to reassess their knowledge about classic wine regions and their grapes, starting with Bordeaux.

The world of wine is ever-evolving, and nothing is set in stone. Do you think you know Bordeaux? Think again.

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Lee Kun-hee was the third son of the original founder, Lee Byung-chol, who founded the company in 1938. When Lee Kun-hee took over the company, he revolutionized the perception of Samsung.

The company shifted from a producer of cheap electronic products to a global superpower due to his radical reforms. In 2019, Samsung took the lead in the smartphone market with a 21.8% share with 298 million units sold. Huawei and Apple were second and third with 17.6% and 14.5% respectively.

Lee Kun-hee’s life has been defined by overwhelming successes, as well as controversies of various natures. Following a charge of tax evasion and embezzlement in 2008, he stepped down as the chairman of Samsung, only to return to the position in 2010.

His jail sentence ended in a presidential pardon. What’s more, he later went on to spearhead South Korea’s bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. 

Due to rapidly declining health in recent years, Lee was no longer in an active position of power at Samsung. However, his passing calls into question the division of his numerous Samsung shares.

The changes —if any— to the conglomerate’s structure are still up in the air.

Regardless of whether or not Lee Kun-hee’s death will seriously impact the company, his passing was undoubtedly a great loss.

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New York City was one of those areas hardest hit by the pandemic – resulting in perhaps the strictest of lock-downs. In recent months, as travel restrictions have eased, many are heading back to the ‘Big Apple’ in search of remarkable experiences.

With so many landmarks to visit, New York City, is atop the list for travelers ready to venture back out from cities across the world.

To keep everyone safe, the use of masks, soaps and anti-bacterial products are essential for tourists carry. This will enable them to continue enjoying the pleasure of travelling while minimizing the risk of being exposed to the covid-19 virus.

In a recently published study, it was proven that air travel has an extremely low risk of contracting the virus.

Emblematic buildings, statues, museums, theaters and more

New York, over the years, has gained the title of the city that never sleeps. This is due to the unlimited and remarkable attractions that you can find in this shinny and cosmopolitan capital of the world.

For countless tourists, visiting the One World Trade Center of New York, is unparalleled. By being there, people can enjoy the most famous and unique view of the whole city. This of course is just one of the many sights that the city offers visitors.

We all know that the world has been changed due to COVID-19. The sanitary measures imposed by the governments of the world have made us live more and more limited. Nevertheless, by following the appropriate sanitary conditions, we can continue to enjoy all the attractions that the world has for us. Let’s not forget to carry our masks, soaps and a lot of desire to enjoy. 

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Dexcom, for example, is a groundbreaking glucose monitor that continuously monitors glucose levels. The device also transmits the results to your smart devices – all without pricking your finger.

But now there is a variety of new and emerging tech on the horizon to help with your mental health as well.

Wearables for Health

We know that there are a number of wearables in the market, including the Apple Watch, which can monitor steps, heart rate, and now even blood oxygen levels. 

A company called Sensio Solutions has introduced a bracelet called Feel. This device, lined with monitors, senses emotion and checks emotional signals throughout the day. 

With an accompanying app, the Feel bracelet helps with mood tracking. The informational feedback is the educational component to the device. Additionally, users of Feel, can also talk to a therapist who acts as a coach by creating a behavior plan based on the data.

An individual can use the wristband as part of treatment if they are suffering from anxiety and/or depression.

Health Apps

Several apps help with stress by incorporating meditation and deep breathing. Calm and Headspace are two of the more popular apps in the market. Meditation can ease stress and even change the brain when done regularly. 

New apps on the horizon are delving deeper into the psyche. Mindstrong is such an app that is being tested by California’s Department of Behavioral Health. 

Mindstrong analyzes the way users interact with their phones. The app analyzes how the user scrolls through web pages and even how the user types in order to detect moods. Through machine learning, the platform helps uncover mental health patterns.

Another app, Woebot, uses a cute little robot to guide users through situations using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Woebot engages in uplifting conversations and can even be sympathetic.

Between COVID and other stressors such as maintaining a work-life balance, mental health issues are on the rise. As such, software developers are focused on creating technology that can help improve or manage your mental health.

While tech does not take the place of professional care, it certainly can complement traditional methods.

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The new iPhone 12 will come in four variations including the base model, the pro, max and mini. There will be five fresh new finishes in black, white, green, red and blue. It also comes with aero-space grade aluminum edges, as well as a ceramic shield that is “tougher than any smartphone glass,” according to Apple.

This new feature makes the device “virtually impervious to heat and electricity” and has better resistance against drops, spills and splashes.

The new headlining feature for the device or what the company calls “the most exciting step yet,” is that this generation is 5G compatible.

“5G will bring a new level of performance for downloads and uploads, higher quality video streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity and so much more,” said chief executive Tim Cook.

Depending on the carrier and region, 5G grants faster internet access away from Wifi. The iPhone 12 has access to Verizon 5G ultrawide band. According to Apple, this is the fastest in the world with downloads speeds like 4 gigabytes per second.

Many of Apple’s well-known features have been improved in the new model. The iPhone 12 boasts a Super Retina XDR display, a crisper portrait mode, 4k HDr recording and turbo charging.

New accessories are also on the horizon as Apple adds new MagSafe accessories like cases and shielded credit card wallets. However, the new phones will not come with the compulsory earphones and charger. Apple touts this as a means to help reduce its impact on the environment.

Base prices will start at $799 and the new mini will start at $699. The new iPhone 12 is set to drop on Oct. 23, but is already available for pre-sale.

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There are essentially 4 versions of the iPhone 12 depending on how big or small you prefer your phone to be. They also range in price, starting from $699 and going as high as $1099.

All of the latest models feature 5G connectivity for the fastest download speeds. These phones will take advantage of the new 5G networks being rolled out by all of the major wireless carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Watch the official video of the Oct. 13 Apple Event:

All of the new models use Apple’s new A14 Bionic chip for the fastest processing power to run your apps and videos. Also, each model features a Ceramic Shield front, providing 4 times better drop performance, made from surgical-grade stainless steel. The water-resistant nature of the phones protects them to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.

If this is your first iPhone purchase, you will need to buy accessories such as ear buds and a charger. Apple made the change to not include these items with the newest phones because so many people already have them.

iPhone 12 model comparison

So, for choosing the model that’s right for you, it basically comes down to size and camera features.

Here’s a quick comparison of the iPhone 12 models. Additional information is of course available on the Apple website.

The choices are: iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12, and the 12 mini.

All models have 12MP ultra-wide and wide field cameras – 2x optical zoom, and record video at 30 fps. But the pro version also has an additional telephoto lens built in, 5x optical zoom, and records video at 60fps.

The iPhone pro also features a new LiDAR scanner for night mode portraits, faster autofocus in low light, and next-level AR experiences.

If size is how you’ll decide, here’s the comparison. The Pro has a 6.7 inch display, the mini has a smaller 5.4 inch, and the standard iPhone 12 has a 6.1 inch display.  

Finally, the Pro is much heavier than the other two at 8.03 ounces. The standard 12 and the mini are 5.78 ounces and 4.76 ounces respectively.

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The tech giant announced mid-June that the macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 will have much better privacy features. These features will give people control over their data.

New And Improved Privacy Features

These features will help people understand what apps and websites know about them. This is a big step ahead for people who don’t like being tracked and bad news for companies that acquire their data through the means of these apps.

This will be done in a way that every time you download a new app, they will need to take your permission for tracking your data. This is the data through which you get ads specifically for you.

It works in the way that apps have secret trackers. These track your activity and location among many other things and send this data to companies. This is why you keep seeing ads on Facebook about things you are thinking about. Coincidence? It is not.

These trackers are spread across thousands of apps so that all of them can track your activity and the data is accurate. Many people are not even aware of this and this is why Apple wants to give people the option to share their data. Now, without your permission, the app can’t track you.

How It Will Change Your Experience

App privacy policies are too long and most people don’t bother reading the entire thing. What Apple aims to do is that it will present you these policies in a way that you can easily read without it sounding too complicated or long.

This is not yet confirmed but it is something that has been talked about as Apple is moving towards a system that is more conscious of the privacy of its users. This is why they block cookies and now Google has also announced that it will introduce a cookie block shortly for its users.

Of course, Apple has always stayed ahead and the new features will also provide users with a privacy report. This will tell them the website trackers that safari has blocked.

All of this will completely change the experience of users that use iOS. This will provide them with more control over their information and they can take the necessary steps to limit sharing their data with companies they have never even heard of.

Many people are sick of privacy law and companies such as Facebook and Google invading their privacy and tracking their every move. While Android users will not have these options available to them, iOS users will love the change that this is set to bring into their lives.

Of course, the technical and comprehensive details have not been released yet but users are hopeful that this change will be positive and in their favor.

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