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The latest in technology news, from advanced robotics to the smartphones, digital cameras and home entertainment gear.
Five consumer drones that do things a little differently
June 29, 2020
While there are now a great number of consumer drones on the market, they pretty much all just fly around and take pictures. There have been a few, however, that set out to do a bit more. Here are five in particular that caught our attention over the years.
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Tales of the city: Finalists of the 2020 Urban Photo Awards
In its 11th year, the Urban International Photo Awards continues its dedicated focus on modern life, from the grand architectural spaces of big cities, to more rural small-town experiences. Here's a selection of finalists from the 2020 competition. -
Olympus puts beginners in focus with 4th gen entry-level MFT camera
Olympus has announced the fourth generation of its entry-level OM-D E-M10 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, which will come supplied with a camera bag, extra battery and SD card for a limited time. -
Train from home with the world's first smart fitness band
The HYFIT Smart Portable Training System brings you a simple solution for meeting your fitness goals from the comfort of your home. Sculpt your body and see all your hard work pay off at home with this game-changing fitness device for only $249.99. -
Elvis Presley’s “Sun Sessions” Martin D-18 guitar fetches $1.32 million
Elvis Presley’s 1942 Martin D-18 guitar sold at auction this week for $1.32 million, becoming just the tenth guitar in history to sell for more than $1.0 million. Clearly, the music memorabilia marketplace is red hot right now. -
Doogee goes big on battery life for affordable N20 Pro
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Doogee has announced a new N20 Pro smartphone with a 16-megapxel camera and a 4,400-mAh battery it says can deliver up to 15 days of standby or 19 hours of talk time at a budget price point. -
Pixel 4a gives Google fans the perfect mid-range smartphone
After some delay, the Google Pixel 4a is official, and it's exactly what you would expect the successor to the Pixel 3a to be – simple, affordable, and packed with Google smarts. It's the price that perhaps impresses the most: just US$349. -
Mini cardboard telepresence robot can be controlled by video callers
Useful as they are, telepresence robots can be prohibitively expensive. The Smartipresence cuts the price of entry into the telepresence world right down by making use of the ubiquitous smartphone and cardboard. -
This portable multi-screen monitor helps boost productivity
If you have limited space for extra monitors or just like to move around, this may be for you. The Mobile Pixels TRIO MAX: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor brings you the luxury of having multiple screens, while also being compact and portable. -
The Oppo Watch is a new Wear OS alternative to the Apple Watch
If you're looking for something a lot like the Apple Watch but running Google's smartwatch OS instead, then the Oppo Watch could be the perfect fit. Unveiled in China in March, the wearable is now available to buy across the world. -
The rule-bending winners of Red Bull Illume Special Image Quest 2020
Spinning off from the Red Bull Illume Quest competition comes Red Bull Illume Special Image Quest 2020, which showcases adventure and action sports imagery, but with an Instagram focus. The winners of the inaugural contest have now been announced. -
This top-rated portable waterproof speaker is only $37.99
Many waterproof speakers can also carry ridiculous price tags that many times don't match up to the hype. The Coby® Waterproof True Wireless Portable Speaker is a great contender for quality sound and functionality at an affordable price. -
US Army's conversational AI system to get soldiers and robots talking
The US Army is developing a voice interface that allows two-way dialogue between soldiers and autonomous robotic systems. The Joint Understanding and Dialogue Interface (JUDI) is designed to reduce training costs and improve soldier/robot teamwork.
