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Press and Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
King's Birthday Honours 2025: List of recipients from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Worthy folk from across the north-east have all been recognised in this year's Birthday Honours List. Six people have been given honours by King Charles III for their outstanding contributions to their communities. has been awarded a BEM for services to older people within Grampian. , a dedicated volunteer, has been recognised for services to the Gordon Highlanders Museum and to the Royal British Legion. Mr Glennie was on the beaches during D-Day and is the sole survivor of the Gordon Highlanders. , a talented musician, began playing the accordion at the age of 10. An accordionist in Jack Sinclair's Scottish band for 30 years, he has played annually for the Ghillies Ball hosted by the late Queen at Balmoral. He joined the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society 30 years ago and has never looked back, pursuing his passion for music. He has been awarded for his services to music and culture. served as Port of Aberdeen chairman for eight years. He has been made an MBE for services to the maritime sector and to charity. The Port of Aberdeen will be thrust onto the world stage during next month's Tall Ships Races. has been a volunteer in her community in Mearns and has been awarded for her hard work. , a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service, has been recognised for services to healthcare and charity.
Press and Journal
a day ago
- General
- Press and Journal
Turriff's Jim Glennie, 99-year-old D-Day hero and Gordon Highlanders legend, awarded BEM
Jim Glennie was one of the first Gordon Highlanders to set foot on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day in 1944. And now, at the age of 99, the Turriff loon, who landed in Normandy more than 80 years ago, has been awarded a BEM in the King's Honours list. Mr Glennie, who volunteered at the Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen well into his 90s, is the regiment's last surviving member from the Second World War. He and his colleagues had no idea what was waiting for them when they arrived in France, but displayed great courage to help liberate France from the Nazis. As he once recalled with typical understatement: 'You were scared within yourself, but you didn't show it. You didn't know what was going to happen – it was very dodgy.' Major Grenville Irvine-Fortescue MBE, the chairman of the Gordon Highlanders Association, paid a warm tribute to his long-term friend. He said: ''The very special award of a BEM to our D-Day veteran, Jim Glennie, is a wonderful recognition of his devotion and service. 'Apart from his war service with 5th/7th Gordons, he has been a stalwart volunteer for the Gordon Highlanders Museum, a very proud standard bearer for the Royal British Legion and equally proud member of the Aberdeen Branch of the Association. 'I know my Gordon Highlander colleagues and so many others with whom he has worked will be delighted for him and I know he will be immensely proud of receiving this great honour in recognition of his achievements.' Mr Glennie and his colleagues made progress after landing in Normandy, but he and his company were ambushed by Germans while making their way towards Caen. Several were killed or wounded, but the rest managed to take temporary cover in a roadside trench as German Panzer armoured vehicles approached. He said: 'The tank came past and it was just spraying us, but we managed to keep our heads down. 'I remember thinking, 'I don't like this' and I jumped out and ran up the road to try and get them when they came round a bend. 'So I'm standing there, firing my gun and, all of a sudden, I felt shots hit me in my right arm and the gun just dropped out of my hand.' It was the end of his war. After recovering in hospital, Jim was transferred along with hundreds of other POWs to Stalag IV-B in Germany. His first day in the camp was his 19th birthday. Mr Glennie met a former German soldier, Karl Hunnold, at the museum in 2017 and the two men, who had previously been on opposite sides, embraced each other warmly. He said at the time: 'Although we can't speak to each other directly because of the language barrier, we can both understand each other because of what we've been through.' And Mr Hunnold responded: 'I hold the Gordon Highlanders in very high regard in my memory, they treated me very well. 'And I am proud to consider Jim as a friend.' John McLeish, chief executive of the museum, told the Press & Journal: 'Jim's military service is well-documented. Less well known is that this year sees him complete 30 years of volunteering at The Gordon Highlanders Museum. 'This is quite remarkable and the early days saw Jim undertake a wide range of duties to get things ready for us opening. 'Fast forward to today and we are very fortunate to see Jim volunteering as a member of the Tuesday team, week in, week out. 'While exceptionally humble and down to earth, Jim is willing to talk to all visitors – young and old – about his experiences. 'Jim is admired and respected by all his colleagues. Put simply, he is our hero.'
Mint
09-05-2025
- Mint
AirPods and Apple Watch to get smarter with built-in cameras, Bloomberg reports
Apple might surprise fans with a new technology that blends wearable convenience with advanced visual intelligence. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the tech giant is developing updated versions of the AirPods and Apple Watch that feature built-in cameras, with a potential launch expected around 2027. The report indicates that Apple is working on a specialised chip, codenamed "Nevis," for the camera-enabled Apple Watch, along with another chip named "Glennie" for the upgraded AirPods. Both chips are expected to be ready by 2027, raising the possibility of a product release within that year if development proceeds smoothly. Notably, the introduction of cameras could mark a significant step in Apple's wearable strategy. While the devices are unlikely to support conventional photography or FaceTime, they are believed to be designed to unlock a range of AI-powered functions. For the Apple Watch, this could include embedding a camera within the screen or placing it near the Digital Crown on the next Apple Watch Ultra. These features could allow the device to interpret surroundings and offer more precise navigation and context-aware insights through a "Visual Intelligence" system. For the AirPods, infrared cameras may enhance spatial audio performance, especially when used with the Vision Pro and future Apple products. The technology might also enable gesture controls by recognising hand movements, offering a new dimension of interaction. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes that the cameras are expected to collect visual data for on-device AI, supporting Apple's broader focus on artificial intelligence. While the purported launch is still a few years away and details remain limited, this move could signal Apple's aim to evolve its wearables into more intuitive and intelligent companions, integrating visual and audio awareness in everyday use. In other news, the Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly advancing in the development of a new chip designed for its upcoming smart glasses. This processor is believed to draw inspiration from the energy-efficient chips found in the Apple Watch, prioritising low power consumption, unlike the more demanding components used in devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
India Today
09-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Apple AirPods and Apple Watch are getting camera, likely to launch in 2027
Apple may launch camera-equipped AirPods and Watch by 2027 New chips codenamed Nevis and Glennie power visual features Cameras to enable AI and spatial awareness, not photography Apple is planning to bring cameras to its AirPods and Apple Watch, marking a major change in how its wearables function. As per a report by Bloomberg, these camera-equipped models are expected to debut around 2027, offering new ways to interact with devices using AI and spatial awareness rather than for photography. The company is reportedly developing custom chips for each product. A chip codenamed 'Nevis' will power the Apple Watch, while 'Glennie' is said to be the chip for the new AirPods. If the chips are ready early in the year, Apple could launch these wearables sometime in 2027 itself. Unlike traditional use cases, the cameras are not being added for clicking photos or making FaceTime calls. Instead, they're meant to collect visual data that will power on-device AI features. For the AirPods, Apple is working on integrating infrared cameras that could improve spatial audio when paired with devices like the Vision Pro. These sensors might also support gesture recognition by tracking hand movements. The Apple Watch, on the other hand, could see a camera embedded in the display or placed near the Digital Crown on an upcoming Apple Watch Ultra. These additions could enable what Apple reportedly refers to as 'Visual Intelligence' â€' offering real-time environmental understanding and smarter directions based on what's visible around the user. While these features are still in development, the move shows Apple's intent to push wearables beyond fitness and notifications. Besides, the same report also claims that Apple is developing its first pair of smart glasses, and at the heart of this push is a new custom-designed chip. It is reported that Apple's silicon team is working on a power-efficient processor for wearable glasses, a sign that the long-rumoured product may not be too far from launch. The chip is reportedly based on technology currently used in the Apple Watch â€' known for its low power consumption â€' but further refined for efficiency and compactness. It's also being designed to support multiple onboard cameras, which could be used to scan surroundings and deliver AI-powered experiences. While the company hasn't confirmed anything officially, internal timelines reportedly aim for mass production to begin as early as the end of 2026 or sometime in 2027. Apple is planning to bring cameras to its AirPods and Apple Watch, marking a major change in how its wearables function. As per a report by Bloomberg, these camera-equipped models are expected to debut around 2027, offering new ways to interact with devices using AI and spatial awareness rather than for photography. The company is reportedly developing custom chips for each product. A chip codenamed 'Nevis' will power the Apple Watch, while 'Glennie' is said to be the chip for the new AirPods. If the chips are ready early in the year, Apple could launch these wearables sometime in 2027 itself. Unlike traditional use cases, the cameras are not being added for clicking photos or making FaceTime calls. Instead, they're meant to collect visual data that will power on-device AI features. For the AirPods, Apple is working on integrating infrared cameras that could improve spatial audio when paired with devices like the Vision Pro. These sensors might also support gesture recognition by tracking hand movements. The Apple Watch, on the other hand, could see a camera embedded in the display or placed near the Digital Crown on an upcoming Apple Watch Ultra. These additions could enable what Apple reportedly refers to as 'Visual Intelligence' â€' offering real-time environmental understanding and smarter directions based on what's visible around the user. While these features are still in development, the move shows Apple's intent to push wearables beyond fitness and notifications. Besides, the same report also claims that Apple is developing its first pair of smart glasses, and at the heart of this push is a new custom-designed chip. It is reported that Apple's silicon team is working on a power-efficient processor for wearable glasses, a sign that the long-rumoured product may not be too far from launch. The chip is reportedly based on technology currently used in the Apple Watch â€' known for its low power consumption â€' but further refined for efficiency and compactness. It's also being designed to support multiple onboard cameras, which could be used to scan surroundings and deliver AI-powered experiences. While the company hasn't confirmed anything officially, internal timelines reportedly aim for mass production to begin as early as the end of 2026 or sometime in 2027. Join our WhatsApp Channel
India Today
09-05-2025
- India Today
Apple working on smart glasses, prepares a new chip to power them
Apple appears to be moving closer to launching its first pair of smart glasses, and at the heart of this push is a new custom-designed chip. People aware of the developments told Bloomberg that Apple's silicon team is now actively working on a power-efficient processor for wearable glasses, a sign that the long-rumoured product may not be too far from chip is reportedly based on technology currently used in the Apple Watch — known for its low power consumption — but further refined for efficiency and compactness. It's also being designed to support multiple onboard cameras, which could be used to scan surroundings and deliver AI-powered experiences. While the company hasn't confirmed anything officially, internal timelines reportedly aim for mass production to begin as early as the end of 2026 or sometime in this, Apple reportedly plans to bring artificial intelligence and advanced computing into more personal, lightweight products. In recent months, the company has stepped up internal testing of various smart glasses concepts. One approach being considered is non-AR glasses — similar to Meta's Ray-Ban models — which don't use augmented reality visuals but can offer hands-free features like voice assistant support, audio playback, and on-the-go camera These glasses are being developed under the codename "N401," replacing an earlier internal tag called 'N50.' Apple's interest in launching a commercially viable pair of smart glasses before AR technology becomes practical mirrors the strategy taken by Meta, which has already found traction in the market with camera-equipped wearables. Meta, meanwhile, is reportedly working on a more advanced version with a built-in display for launch later this year, and true AR glasses by wearable vision, however, seems to go beyond glasses. The company is also looking at ways to integrate AI-driven experiences into future versions of AirPods and Apple Watch. In fact, dedicated chips are being developed for both categories — one dubbed "Nevis" for a camera-based Apple Watch and another named "Glennie" for smart AirPods. These could arrive around the same time as the glasses, suggesting a wider AI ecosystem may be in the from wearables, Apple continues to invest in more powerful silicon for its Mac lineup. New processors — likely to be called M6 and M7 — are under development, alongside another high-end variant internally referred to as 'Sotra.' The M5 chip, meanwhile, is expected to arrive later this year in the updated iPad Pro and MacBook Pro company is also laying the groundwork for server-grade chips meant for handling artificial intelligence tasks in the cloud. This project, reportedly called 'Baltra,' could bring server processors with significantly higher core counts than anything Apple has produced so far. The move would support its upcoming Apple Intelligence platform by processing AI requests remotely before relaying results to user devices.
