Technology
The latest in technology news, from advanced robotics to smartphones, digital cameras and home entertainment gear.
Sweden's new submarine could shift balance of power in the Baltic Sea
August 01, 2022
Normally, Sweden building its first new class of submarines in 30 years wouldn't be of as much interest, but Saab laying the keel of its first Blekinge-class boat as Sweden waits to join NATO signals a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea.
Photography
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Stunning sights from the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year awards
August 11, 2022In its third year, the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year contest has quickly become an impressive nature photo contest. This year’s highlights range from a glimpse at a caracal hunting in Tanzania to a shot of a moth covered in tiny balls of pollen. -
Amateurs excel in the 2022 David Malin astrophotography awards
August 04, 2022Named after renowned photographer David Malin, the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious astrophotography competition has delivered a stellar collection of images celebrating everything from stunning deep space snaps to more earthbound nightscapes. -
Style reigns supreme in the 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards
August 01, 2022Now in its fourth year, each edition of the Minimalist Photography Awards continues to impress with its celebration of all things simple, and this year's winners carry this torch in awe-inspiring style.
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Military
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Ukraine Air Force seeks game-changing fighter jets from NATO
August 13, 2022With NATO now open to supplying Ukraine with modern Western fighter planes like the Typhoon or the F-16, the question is, will this change the game or is it already too late? New Atlas takes a look at the Ukraine air war. -
US Navy robotic minesweeper ship declared operational
August 03, 2022Robotic ships have officially joined the US Navy. The Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants announced on July 22 that the Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System uncrewed minesweeper has been awarded Initial Operating Capability. -
Military variants of a civilian supersonic airliner already on the cards
July 22, 2022Military variants of a civilian supersonic airliner are already on the cards after Northrop Grumman and Boom Supersonic signed an agreement at the Farnborough Air Show to develop special quick-reaction mission variants of Boom’s Overture aircraft.
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Mobile Technology
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Xiaomi takes the foldable fight to Samsung with thinner Mix flagship
August 15, 2022Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has thrown down the folding smartphone gauntlet with the Mix Fold 2, which shapes up a good deal slimmer than the Galaxy Fold4 Samsung launched last week and also comes with a bigger battery. -
Could third time be the charm for iconic Razr flip phone reboot?
August 11, 2022Motorola has decided to once again slice into the foldable phone market with a new version of the once iconic Razr flip phone, which has all the hallmarks of a tastier, cheaper option than the Galaxy Z Flip4 announced yesterday. -
Samsung improves the formula for latest fold and flip phones
August 10, 2022Samsung has today launched the latest generation of its folding smartphones. The Fold4 and Flip4 handset are joined on the Unpacked event stage by 5th-gen smartwatches – which debuts a new Pro model – and a new pair of true-wireless earphones.
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Drones
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RDS2 tech lets drones carry – and drop-deliver – all sorts of parcels
August 15, 2022In most delivery-by-drone systems, cargo has to be packed into system-specific containers, or must fit inside a designated onboard compartment. The new RDS2 setup, however, can transport almost any shape or size of parcel, weighing as much as 10 kg (22 lb). -
SeaSearcher drone is set to take the treasure-hunting world by storm
August 06, 2022As any viewer of the Discovery Channel will know, the search for sunken treasure typically involves sifting through the sand, just hoping to find gold or silver. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, however, may soon point clients right to the booty. -
AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people's heads
August 05, 2022There are now a number of systems in which "good" drones are used to disable "enemy" drones, such as those conducting spying missions. A new system takes a safer approach to the task, in that the captured drones don't simply plummet to the ground.
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Home Entertainment
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LG Display bakes cinematic sound into gigantic TV's OLED panel
August 11, 2022As part of its sizable presence at the K-Display 2022 expo this week, LG Display has revealed a 97-inch OLED TV panel that not only promises a brighter big-screen viewing experience, but also uses the surface of the display as a huge sound system. -
Pro-Ject helps vinyl lovers find True Balance
August 04, 2022Sales of music on vinyl have been steadily rising for the past few years, which has also meant the return of turntables to the living room hi-fi setup. Now Pro-Ject has launched the X2 B disc spinner, which is aimed at folks looking for true balance. -
As the streaming wars enter phase 2, TV takes inspiration from the past
August 03, 2022With Netflix losing subscribers for the first time in a decade we now move to phase 2 of the streaming wars, and dozens of services clamoring for your attention. But curiously, the future of television is starting to look a lot like old-fashioned broadcast TV.
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Deals
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Become an Amazon Web Services expert in 2022 and pay what you want
August 17, 2022There's no need to wait until the new year to tackle new goals. If you've been interested in becoming an Amazon Web Services expert but don't know where to start, this bundle is a great contender. Plus, for a limited time, pay only what you want. -
This groundbreaking app rethinks weight loss
August 16, 2022Noom uses personalized lessons, coaching, and trackers to help users drop pounds. -
Buying new gear for yourself will help schools get funding they need
August 15, 2022The new school year often means new accessories and new supplies, however, many educational institutes lack the funds to properly outfit students with what they need for success. Here’s how you can help, while picking up some cool stuff for yourself.
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3D Printing
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Multi-nozzle MF3 tech could revolutionize 3D printing
August 04, 2022Although 3D printing technology continues to improve, it's still limited by relatively long print times and low resolution. A new technology could help, by simultaneously utilizing multiple small print nozzles instead of a single big one. -
Hasbro will soon put your 3D-printed face on an action figure's body
July 14, 2022When you played with action figures, you probably tried picturing yourself having the same adventures they were. Well, doing so is about to become easier, as Hasbro is offering to a put a 3D-printed miniature copy of your face on one of its figures. -
New type of 3D printing uses sound waves to build up objects
May 31, 20223D printing typically involves depositing layers of molten plastic, laser-melting powdered metal, or using UV light to harden gelatinous resin. A new technique takes yet another approach, however, by utilizing sound waves.
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Computers
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Tidy double-decker screen setup offers a flexible way to multiscreen
August 17, 2022Lighting up Kickstarter this week is the Geminos X, a fresh and very tidy approach to multi-screen monitor setups. Two 24-inch monitors unfold vertically on an ergonomic stand, with a built-in webcam, a sound system, and a single cable to your PC. -
"Protonic" artificial synapse runs a million times faster than human ones
August 04, 2022MIT engineers have developed a new type of artificial synapse that’s extremely energy efficient and ultra-fast, processing data a million times faster than synapses in the human brain. The analog device shuttles protons around instead of electrons. -
Insta360 keeps hybrid workers in the frame with gimbal-packing 4K webcam
August 02, 2022Insta360 has launched an AI-powered 4K webcam called the Link that's been designed for the hybrid workforce or streaming content creators, particularly those who find it difficult to stay in one place during Zoom calls.
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Games
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Backbone One brings PlayStation 5 controller to iPhone mobile gaming
August 01, 2022As streaming games improve, so too do mobile controllers. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a new controller that fits around your iPhone and lets you play PS4 and PS5 games via Remote Play, and any other mobile or streaming games. -
Sony ups its audio-visual game with Inzone brand releases
June 30, 2022Sony Electronics has announced a new brand to support its gaming universe. The Inzone line combines the company's expertise in audio and visuals, launching with a 4K monitor and a pair of noise-canceling headphones. -
MSI launches Liberator programmable gaming foot pedal
June 15, 2022The classic keyboard and mouse setup is a gaming staple, but there are two other appendages slacking off under the desk: your feet. Gamer brand MSI is now launching the Liberator, a programmable foot pedal that can be used for any action in any game.
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Laptops
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Getac's latest laptops built to survive the harshest field conditions
June 20, 2022Getac has added two new additions to its family of rugged mobile workstations, both built to survive extreme operational conditions faced by defense personnel, in transport and logistics operations and field work in the energy industries. -
Apple's second-generation silicon debuts in redesigned MacBook Air
June 07, 2022In June 2020, Apple revealed that its computing products were about to follow iPhones and iPads and use its own bespoke system-on-chip. Now the company has revealed the M1's successor, and the first models to benefit from a marked performance boost. -
Panasonic launches most rugged Toughbook laptop to date
May 27, 2022Panasonic has supported the mobile workforce for a good many years with its line of Toughbook business laptops. Now the company has announced its most rugged laptop yet, the modular 14-inch Toughbook 40.
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Music
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Slick portable speakers can stack for music party wall of sound
August 17, 2022Denmark's Audiocase has launched a pair of super-loud portable Bluetooth speakers on Kickstarter that can also serve as a battery powered PA, guitar or vocal amp, daisy chained sound system or party karaoke machine. -
Epiphone Power Players Collection targets fretboard wizards of tomorrow
July 27, 2022Learning to play guitar is tough, and having small hands can make it even harder. Epiphone has launched the Power Players Collection to help young players take their important first steps to stardom using quality built 3/4-sized guitars. -
Yamaha concepts bring tactile engagement to smartphone music
July 14, 2022As well as producing motorcycles and audio gear, Yamaha is also home to a think tank where design ideas from across the company can be shared, and the latest concept is aimed at making smartphone-based music listening a little more interesting.
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Robotics
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Hyundai launches $400-million Boston Dynamics AI institute
August 16, 2022The Hyundai Motor Group bought a controlling share in Boston Dynamics for US$800 million back in 2020, impressed by the potential of its array of world-leading humanoid, quadrupedal and other robots. Now it's investing half that again to develop AI. -
"Necrobotics" tech uses spider carcasses as robotic grippers
July 25, 2022While we've seen a number of robotic grippers inspired by various animals, US scientists have now taken a much more "direct" approach. They've devised a method of using actual dead spiders to delicately grasp small objects. -
Dancing bees inspire alternative communication system for robots
July 07, 2022We've heard about robots that communicate with one another via wireless networks, in order to collaborate on tasks. Sometimes, however, such networks aren't an option. A new bee-inspired technique gets the bots to "dance" instead.
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Smartwatches
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Coros PACE 2 review: A lightweight, long-lasting smartwatch
July 04, 2021If you want a wearable to track workouts, runs, sleep and plenty more, then there's no shortage of devices to pick from – and after a couple of weeks of testing we can tell you that the Coros PACE 2 has a few features that might make you choose it. -
The budget TicWatch E3 shows off Wear OS at its best
June 16, 2021Google has promised big improvements for its Wear OS wearable platform later this year, but in the meantime Mobvoi has launched a new device that could be the best value smartwatch on the market right now: the TicWatch E3. -
The newest Casio G-Shock smartwatch is the first to run Wear OS
April 01, 2021Google's Wear OS platform could certainly use some more actual smartwatches to run on, and Casio has obliged with the GSW-H1000 – the first G-Shock smartwatch from the brand to come with Wear OS on board.
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Telecommunications
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Record-setting quantum entanglement connects two atoms across 20 miles
July 07, 2022Researchers in Germany have demonstrated quantum entanglement of two atoms separated by 33 km (20.5 miles) of fiber optics. This is a record distance for this kind of communication and marks a breakthrough towards a fast and secure quantum internet. -
Study shows how we could be tracked by our phone's Bluetooth signal
June 09, 2022Your smartphone continuously emits Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals, even when it isn't paired to a Bluetooth device. Scientists are now reporting that by analyzing those signals, it could be possible for someone else to track your whereabouts. -
Blistering data transmission record clocks over 1 petabit per second
June 01, 2022Researchers in Japan have clocked a new speed record for data transmission – a blistering 1.02 petabits per second (Pb/s). Better yet, the breakthrough was achieved using optical fiber cables that should be compatible with existing infrastructure.
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Wearables
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adidas self-charging sports headphones embrace plug-free life
August 17, 2022Sporting brand adidas has become the latest company to employ Powerfoyle solar-charging technology to keep the wireless music playing. The RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones have also been made using post-consumer recycled plastic. -
Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones let you focus on the music for longer
August 09, 2022For years Bose pretty much ruled the ANC-headphones roost. Then Sony threw down an impressive gauntlet. And now Sennheiser is looking to challenge both with the launch of the Momentum 4 Wireless over-ears, which boast a 60-hour battery life. -
LG gets its head-tracking spatial-audio groove on with T90 TWS earphones
August 08, 2022LG has announced the latest Tone Free true wireless earphones, including a flagship pair that combine active noise cancellation with head-tracking spatial audio for an immersive mobile listening experience.
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Virtual Reality
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Japanese EMTs to start using AR glasses while transporting patients
August 17, 2022There are many potential uses for augmented reality (AR) glasses, such as real-time captioning for the deaf, training military pilots, and providing runners with virtual partners. Now, they may also help Japanese emergency medical technicians (EMTs) save lives. -
Mark Zuckerberg's quest to pass the "visual Turing test"
June 20, 2022Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is laser-focused on creating VR headsets that deliver visual experiences that are indistinguishable from reality, and has shown off some extraordinary prototypes of next-gen hardware to highlight the massive challenges ahead. -
Ultrasound-based system lets users feel VR worlds in their mouths
May 02, 2022Along with providing users with sights and sounds, some VR systems also deliver tactile sensation to the hands. A new ultrasound-based setup, however, lets users feel the virtual world on and in their mouths – without making physical contact.
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