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Samsung and Running: Innovation between Track and Wellness

20/06/2026

Samsung and Running: Innovation between Track and Wellness

The world of sport and technology are no longer parallel tracks, but merge into a single performance experience. The latest evidence of this evolution comes from Samsung's participation in the Milano Linate Runway Run 2026. Transforming an airport runway into

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NVIDIA Blackwell and MLPerf 6.0: the infrastructure that accelerates AI

19/06/2026

NVIDIA Blackwell and MLPerf 6.0: the infrastructure that accelerates AI

In the world of artificial intelligence, every revolutionary model is born from a training process. The speed, scale, and reliability of this process determine how quickly a team can iterate and how complex the final model can become. The recent results of MLP

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High-End Gaming on Any Screen: Analysis of GeForce NOW

19/06/2026

High-End Gaming on Any Screen: Analysis of GeForce NOW

In our laboratory in Piombino, we often see users eager to play the latest titles, but held back by outdated hardware or a lack of space for a dedicated gaming PC. In this context, the evolution of GeForce NOW represents an interesting paradigm shift: it is no

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Sustainability and IT: how technological updates reduce environmental impact

18/06/2026

Sustainability and IT: how technological updates reduce environmental impact

In today's technological landscape, purchasing new office devices is no longer just a matter of computing power or budget. More and more companies are integrating their environmental sustainability goals into their IT procurement choices. A significant example

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June Pixel Drop: Google's artificial intelligence evolves between creativity and productivity

18/06/2026

June Pixel Drop: Google's artificial intelligence evolves between creativity and productivity

Google has released the new June Pixel Drop, a package of updates that does not just fix bugs, but introduces concrete features that transform the way we interact with the smartphone. For us at bisp&d, who manage the integration between hardware and software i

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Android 17: what really changes for the end user?

18/06/2026

Android 17: what really changes for the end user?

The arrival of Android 17 does not represent just another numerical update, but introduces structural changes that affect daily operations, security, and the management of hardware resources. As a technology lab, we observe with interest how Google is trying t

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Beyond the Chatbot: The Era of Agentic AI and the Primacy of NVIDIA Blackwell

15/06/2026

Beyond the Chatbot: The Era of Agentic AI and the Primacy of NVIDIA Blackwell

In the artificial intelligence landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental paradigm shift: the transition from Conversational AI to Agentic AI. While until yesterday the typical interaction was based on a question and an answer (a computational "sprint"), agent

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Extended Reality Enters Medicine: The Galaxy XR Case for Blood Donation

13/06/2026

Extended Reality Enters Medicine: The Galaxy XR Case for Blood Donation

We often tend to consider Extended Reality (XR) as a tool relegated to gaming or office productivity. However, the latest collaboration between Samsung and the healthcare company Abbott demonstrates that technological innovation can have a concrete social impa

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GeForce NOW Summer Sale: high-level gaming without the heavy hardware

13/06/2026

GeForce NOW Summer Sale: high-level gaming without the heavy hardware

In our laboratory in Piombino, we daily see users frustrated by PCs that cannot run the latest titles or by endless download times that turn the desire to play into a stressful task. In this context, the evolution of cloud gaming represented by NVIDIA GeForce

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Traveling Safely with Samsung Galaxy: the Value of Samsung Care+ on Vacation

12/06/2026

Traveling Safely with Samsung Galaxy: the Value of Samsung Care+ on Vacation

For anyone traveling today, the smartphone is no longer a simple accessory, but the true command center of the trip. Between digital maps, hotel bookings, and boarding passes, a device like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra becomes indispensable. However, the enthu

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Local AI: DiffusionGemma and the Parallel Generation Revolution

11/06/2026

Local AI: DiffusionGemma and the Parallel Generation Revolution

In the artificial intelligence landscape, we are used to seeing text appear on the screen word by word, as if the AI were typing in real time. This process, called autoregressive, is the primary limitation of many current Large Language Models (LLMs). Google D

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Technology and Well-being: The Return of the Galaxy Running Club

11/06/2026

Technology and Well-being: The Return of the Galaxy Running Club

Urban running is ceasing to be a solitary activity and is transforming into a collective ritual. In this context, Samsung, in collaboration with Salomon, is relaunching the Galaxy Running Club in Milan in June. This is not just a simple training calendar, but

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NVIDIA RTX Spark: the era of compact, high-performance AI PCs

09/06/2026

NVIDIA RTX Spark: the era of compact, high-performance AI PCs

The personal computing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. We are no longer talking only about raw power, but about efficiency and intelligent integration. The announcement of NVIDIA RTX Spark marks a turning point in this direction: it is not a

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Siri AI and the EU block: what happens to iPhone and iPad with iOS 27

09/06/2026

Siri AI and the EU block: what happens to iPhone and iPad with iOS 27

The evolution of Apple's artificial intelligence, dubbed Siri AI, is clashing with a major regulatory obstacle. Due to discrepancies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union will not see the implementation of these advanced features on iPhone and

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Smartphones on offer with the operator: is it really worth it? The analysis by bisp&d

06/06/2026

Smartphones on offer with the operator: is it really worth it? The analysis by bisp&d

In our laboratory in Piombino, we see customers every day facing the same dilemma: is it better to purchase the smartphone independently or take advantage of the offers proposed by large operators such as WindTre? The answer is not unique, as it depends entire

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GeForce NOW: High-End Gaming Without the Heavy Hardware

06/06/2026

GeForce NOW: High-End Gaming Without the Heavy Hardware

The gaming world is undergoing a fundamental transition: computing power is progressively shifting from the computer case to the cloud. NVIDIA's latest update for GeForce NOW, which sees the addition of 18 new titles in June, confirms that this technology is n

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Samsung Galaxy Watch: AI transforms monitoring into proactive health guidance

06/06/2026

Samsung Galaxy Watch: AI transforms monitoring into proactive health guidance

In the wearable landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental shift: devices are no longer limited to collecting data, but are beginning to interpret it. The latest update to Samsung Health, intended for the new Galaxy Watch, raises the bar from simple passive mo

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Local AI becomes concrete: NVIDIA RTX Spark and the era of Personal Agents

01/06/2026

Local AI becomes concrete: NVIDIA RTX Spark and the era of Personal Agents

For a long time, artificial intelligence has been perceived as a "remote" service: we send a prompt to a distant server and wait for a response. However, we are entering a new phase. NVIDIA, with the introduction of RTX Spark and new security frameworks, is sh

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Cloud Gaming: James Bond lands on GeForce NOW with 007 First Light

28/05/2026

Cloud Gaming: James Bond lands on GeForce NOW with 007 First Light

The gaming world is undergoing a profound transformation, where hardware power is no longer a physical limit tied to what we have on our desks, but a service accessible via the network. The latest news from NVIDIA GeForce NOW confirms this trend with the arriv

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Technology and Culture: How iPad and Mac Save a Language

28/05/2026

Technology and Culture: How iPad and Mac Save a Language

We often think of technological devices as tools for business productivity or entertainment. However, the experience of the Cherokee Immersion School in Oklahoma shows us that the integration of hardware and software can become a fundamental bridge for the sur

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: excellence certified by Altroconsumo

26/05/2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: excellence certified by Altroconsumo

In the landscape of high-end smartphones, where marketing promises often overshadow real data, independent recognition represents a fundamental added value. Recently, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra received the "Best of Test" seal awarded by Altroconsumo, positi

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High-end gaming without the hardware: 007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6 arrive on GeForce NOW

21/05/2026

High-end gaming without the hardware: 007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6 arrive on GeForce NOW

The gaming landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting the center of gravity from the raw power of local hardware to the flexibility of the cloud. From our technological laboratory, we observe with interest how NVIDIA is stepping on the acceler

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iPhone 17 Pro: when the smartphone becomes a professional production hub

21/05/2026

iPhone 17 Pro: when the smartphone becomes a professional production hub

In the world of video production, the boundary between cinematic equipment and mobile devices is becoming increasingly blurred. Apple's latest move in this direction is unprecedented: the live broadcast of an entire professional sporting event, a Major League

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Subnautica 2 and Cloud Gaming: Playing at the Top without Expensive Hardware

14/05/2026

Subnautica 2 and Cloud Gaming: Playing at the Top without Expensive Hardware

The gaming ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, where computing power is progressively shifting from local hardware to the cloud. The latest news confirming this trend is the arrival of Subnautica 2 on GeForce NOW, available simultaneously with t

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The Era of Local AI Agents: Analysis of Hermes and the NVIDIA Ecosystem

13/05/2026

The Era of Local AI Agents: Analysis of Hermes and the NVIDIA Ecosystem

In the artificial intelligence landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental shift: the evolution from simple chatbots to AI Agents. While a traditional LLM answers a question, an agent is capable of planning, executing multi-step tasks, and interacting with the

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Lenovo brings Artificial Intelligence to the heart of business: the new ThinkPad X13 and L Series

13/05/2026

Lenovo brings Artificial Intelligence to the heart of business: the new ThinkPad X13 and L Series

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into business computing is ceasing to be an exclusive prerogative of high-end workstations to become an operational standard. The latest update to Lenovo's ThinkPad portfolio for 2026 confirms this trend, extending th

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GeForce NOW: Fewer Passwords, More Action with Gaijin Integration

07/05/2026

GeForce NOW: Fewer Passwords, More Action with Gaijin Integration

Cloud gaming is evolving toward a precise goal: eliminating every possible friction between the user and the start of the game. The latest update to NVIDIA GeForce NOW moves exactly in this direction, introducing a feature that, although it may seem like a tec

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Cinema in your pocket: the evolution of filmmaking with iPhone 17 Pro Max

07/05/2026

Cinema in your pocket: the evolution of filmmaking with iPhone 17 Pro Max

In our laboratory in Piombino, we see every day how the boundary between professional tools and consumer devices is blurring. The MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone initiative is not just a showcase of short films, but a technical demonstration of how the Apple eco

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Refurbished Google Pixel: the opportunity for a conscious upgrade

31/03/2026

Refurbished Google Pixel: the opportunity for a conscious upgrade

In today's technological landscape, purchasing a new device is no longer the only way to achieve high-level performance. From our laboratory and store in Piombino, at bisp&d we observe daily how the refurbished market is maturing, moving from a "fallback" choi

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Google Pixel 10a: The balance between artificial intelligence and practicality

05/03/2026

Google Pixel 10a: The balance between artificial intelligence and practicality

In the smartphone landscape, Google's "a" series has always represented the meeting point between economic accessibility and a pure software experience. With the arrival of the new Pixel 10a, Google seems to want to consolidate this position, focusing not only

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Google March Pixel Drop: Artificial Intelligence Becomes Practical

03/03/2026

Google March Pixel Drop: Artificial Intelligence Becomes Practical

Google has released the latest March "Pixel Drop", a package of updates that shifts the focus from simple AI potential to its concrete application in everyday life. In the bisp&d lab, we often see users fascinated by the promises of artificial intelligence, bu

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Gemini on Android: AI moves from words to deeds

25/02/2026

Gemini on Android: AI moves from words to deeds

For a long time, we have interacted with artificial intelligence on smartphones primarily through questions and answers: we asked for information, generated texts, or translated phrases. However, the new direction taken by Google with Gemini marks a fundamenta

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Google Pixel 10a: artificial intelligence becomes accessible

18/02/2026

Google Pixel 10a: artificial intelligence becomes accessible

In the smartphone landscape, Google's A series has always represented the meeting point between essential functionality and an affordable price. With the arrival of the new Pixel 10a, this philosophy evolves: it is no longer just about offering "the essentials

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Google Pixel 10a: artificial intelligence becomes accessible

18/02/2026

Google Pixel 10a: artificial intelligence becomes accessible

Google has unveiled the new Pixel 10a, the latest evolution of the A series. For those following technological evolution in our laboratory in Piombino, the A series has always represented the balance between cost and performance, offering the essence of the Go

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Pixel 10 Pro: the evolution of mobile photography between AI and optics

13/02/2026

Pixel 10 Pro: the evolution of mobile photography between AI and optics

In our laboratory in Piombino, we observe daily how computing merges with hardware. The new Pixel 10 Pro series from Google represents an interesting case study: it is no longer just about increasing sensor resolution, but about how artificial intelligence and

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The Google AI ecosystem in 2025: what concretely changes for the user

22/12/2025

The Google AI ecosystem in 2025: what concretely changes for the user

2025 marked for Google the definitive transition from a phase of experimentation to one of total integration. We are no longer talking about single functions "added" to products, but about a true restructuring of the user experience based on artificial intelli

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Pixel Watch and the Evolution of AI: Gestures and Intelligent Replies

09/12/2025

Pixel Watch and the Evolution of AI: Gestures and Intelligent Replies

Google has recently introduced significant updates for its smartwatch line, bringing Gemini's artificial intelligence directly to the wrist. The goal is clear: to reduce dependence on the smartphone and make interaction with the device more natural and immedia

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