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This is most likely the evolution of Energous' Watt Up tech licensed to Dialog Semi in conjunction with Apple's deal with Dialog.  The tech mentioned in the article is probably Energous's Mid Field Transmitter (transmits power up to 1 meter).  
At 1:08 in the video, it directly references this tech in relation to computers.

As a consumer I have a hard time mustering sympathy for publishers.  As a semi-disinterested observer, I can understand their gripe.  9to5 detailed their issues a little better.

"Publishers said there were three problems with Apple News monetization.

First, Apple’s privacy focus means they can’t take advantage of the most profitable form of advertising: highly targeted ads.

Second, Apple also prohibits the use of something known as ‘programmatic advertising’ – when ads are sold by software rather than human beings. This also rules out real-time bidding, when ads sold to the highest bidder in automated auctions.

Third, while Apple claims that it will sell any unsold ad slots, it has a terrible track-record for achieving this, leaving anywhere from 75% to 85% of slots unsold." - 9to5mac

That sounds like a terrible business proposition.  But hey, if they want to deal with Apple they know they have to put on their big boy pants.  

wonkothesane said:

Which reminds me: does the Samsung watch have FDA clearance for measuring blood pressure?

The app does not have clearance, but if it's going live next month in 5 countries, it will definitely need it.  9to5mac has a fairly decent write up.
https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/20/apple-watch-blood-pressure-samsung-galaxy-active/

AppleInsider said:

Samsung also decided not to include any buttons whatsoever on the Buds, forcing users to use their voice and Bixby any time they want to control them. AirPods can be customized inside of the settings app.

Small correction.  Although true they don't have physical buttons, neither voice nor Bixby is required to control them.  The Buds are touch sensitive and can play/pause/skip tracks, take calls, or summon assistants from either ear.

clarker99 said:

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AppleExposed said:

clarker99 said:

Are they doing fit bit ripoffs now?

The AirPod ripoffs were always going to happen. 

But...But But Apple isn't innovating!!!

Are they actually AirPod ripoffs or the 2nd iterative advance of the Gear IconX they introduced Jul 2016?  Also isn't the Galaxy Fit just the most up to date version of the Gear Fit they brought out in Apr 2014?

Umm, they are complete ripoffs. 

They dont have single original design thought from TVs to refrigerators. Their successes are directly from ripping off designs from other manufacturers.

What does that have to do with the fit bit and airpods?  Neither the buds nor the fitness band ripoff Apple or Fitbit. 

The Galaxy Fit looks just a little bit like a fitbit... 

Or, and bear with me here, does the Galaxy Fit look suspiciously like the Gear Fit from 2014?  Now I'm no Inspector Clouseau, but if I was to judge I'd say Sammy iterated their own product.  Wouldn't you?   Btw, the Fitbit Charge 2 you have pictured?  It came out 2 years after the Gear Fit,  So unless Samsung copied time travel from someone...

Gear Fit from 2014,

Do we ignore the 2013 Fitbit Force?  In the end, Fibit sold some product and the design is far more recognized as a Fitbit. As for the ear buds, no one bought them. Being first doesnt really matter if no one buys them. Also, they are ugly.

Do me a favor.  Add an image of the Fitbit Force and try to come up with a cogent argument of copying.  As for the buds, what does it matter if no one bought them or if they're ugly (both your opinion btw, not fact)?  You claimed they were ripoffs, nothing about whether they sold or looked good.  That's just deflecting.  We should stop.  It's obvious you were wrong and you're going to try to move the goalposts until you reach something close to being right.  It ain't gonna happen.