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  • Samsung Uses AI To Predict Appliance Breakdowns But There’s A Catch

    Samsung Uses AI To Predict Appliance Breakdowns But There’s A Catch

    Samsung is integrating artificial intelligence across a variety of its products, including home appliances. Earlier, we shared updates about AI technology in Samsung washing machines and the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra. Now, the tech giant is leveraging AI to keep an eye on your appliances and forewarn if they might fail.

    This new feature, known as AI Pre-Care Notification, is part of the AI Subscription Club that Samsung introduced in 2024. The system employs AI to continuously evaluate the condition and usage of your appliances, monitoring factors like consumables, to identify potential issues before they escalate.

    For instance, according to an example highlighted by Samsung, if your air conditioner’s refrigerant levels drop below the expected range or if a refrigerator’s temperature is atypically low, the AI will offer a diagnosis and insights into what might be occurring. To use this service, appliances need to be connected to the SmartThings platform, after which a customer service representative will reach out to you via phone.

    Additionally, this system allows you to schedule on-site repairs to address problems proactively, thus preventing significant breakdowns. The AI Pre-Care Notification is compatible with various appliances such as air conditioners, air dressers, dishwashers, dryers, induction cooktops, kimchi refrigerators, microwaves/ovens, refrigerators, robot vacuum cleaners, and washing machines.

    This innovative use of AI could be beneficial to avoid appliance failures that might lead to more extensive and costly damage, emphasizing the importance of preventative maintenance. Samsung underscores that early diagnosis allows you to resolve air conditioning issues before the busy summer season, when demand for service technicians often rises.

    However, there’s a caveat: access to this feature is limited to members of the AI Subscription Club, which is currently available only in South Korea. The AI Subscription Club allows users to rent AI-enabled appliances that come with maintenance included, making this new Pre-Care Notification feature a convenient addition aimed at enhancing user experience.

    Interestingly, the AI Subscription Club also offers the opportunity to rent Ballie, Samsung’s home robot, which is set for a wider rollout in late 2025. This raises the possibility that Samsung may broaden the offerings of its AI Subscription Club in the near future.

  • How to Break Down Equipment in Avowed: A Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Break Down Equipment in Avowed: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Maximizing your equipment’s effectiveness is a crucial strategy to keep in mind while diving into Avowed. Your character skills are undeniably important during battles, especially when they are reconfigured for seamless use. However, the strength and quality of your weapons and armor define the challenge you will face throughout the game. Upgrading your gear is essential to tackling increasing difficulty, but you’ll often encounter obstacles where you’ll require more materials than you currently possess to advance to the next upgrade level. Dismantling surplus weapons and armor you collect will be your best bet for acquiring those valuable materials, and this can be done directly from the menu. Here’s a guide on how to do it.

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    How to Dismantle Equipment in Avowed

    Any piece of armor or weapon can be dismantled through the pause menu. When you select the item, look at the bottom of its description to see what materials it will yield upon dismantling. Generally, the components you recover will match the materials needed for upgrading similar types of gear—wands, for instance, will provide materials necessary for upgrading other wands.

    Step 1: Identify a piece of gear you’re willing to dismantle and won’t mind losing.

    Step 2: Access your menu and navigate to Inventory.

    Step 3: Select the gear you wish to dismantle.

    Step 4: As long as the equipment is not currently equipped, hold X on consoles or R on a PC to dismantle it into raw materials.

    For any gear that you’ve previously upgraded and want to dismantle because you’ve found something superior, you’ll typically receive back most of the materials you invested, though not all. In many cases, dismantling surplus gear is a more advantageous option than selling it for the minimal amount of gold it would provide.