Technology
The latest in technology news, from advanced robotics to smartphones, digital cameras and home entertainment gear.
AI pilots US Air Force Valkyrie combat drone for the first time
August 10, 2023
The US Air Force's XQ-58A Valkyrie experimental combat drone has made its first flight under the control of artificial intelligence. On July 25, 2023, the robotic aircraft completed a three-hour sortie at the Eglin Test and Training Complex in Florida.
Photography
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Sony launches compact full-frame travel companion double act
August 30, 2023Sony has pulled back the curtain on two compact full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless Alpha cameras. The second-generation 7C model gets a sensor bump and AI processing, while the brand new 7C R gains the CMOS sensor from the Alpha 7R V. -
What you lookin' at? The winners of the Black and White Photo Awards 2023
August 28, 2023In a celebration of monochromatic photography, the prestigious Black and White Photo Awards has revealed its 2023 winners, a stunning collection of landscapes, portraits, architecture, streetscapes, and the beauty of nature. -
ProMaster's Chronicle packs four functions into one tripod
August 23, 2023From time to time, many photographers have use for standard and mini tripods along with a monopod and a handheld smartphone-stabilizing rig. The Chronicle Tripod combines all four in one modular, adaptable device.
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Military
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Lockheed Martin tests ground-launch missile with double the range
September 05, 2023Lockheed Martin has successfully tested the latest in its family of missiles. Its next generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) reached a record 150 km (93 miles) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. -
US military plans to thwart China with 1,000s of autonomous war drones
September 01, 2023The US Deputy Secretary of Defense has officially kicked off the AI drone wars, announcing a radical "Replicator" plan to put many thousands of intelligent autonomous war drones into service within 18-24 months, to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. -
Northrop Grumman delivers rugged mini-laser weapon to US government
August 27, 2023Northrop Grumman has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser, called the Phantom, to the US government that points to future laser weapons that are not only powerful, but small and rugged enough for field combat.
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Mobile Technology
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Sony gets inventive with the cameras for latest premium compact handset
September 04, 2023At first look, it may seems like the fifth-generation Xperia 5 has lost a rear camera, but the main shooter actually pulls double duty across two focal lengths. The compact smartphone also gets a chip update and improved battery performance. -
Fairphone 5 repairable and sustainable smartphone stays fresh for longer
August 30, 2023Back in 2013, a Dutch startup launched a smartphone made using ethically sourced materials and designed for extended service life. Now the Fairphone has entered its fifth generation, sporting an OLED display, 50-MP cameras and fast charging. -
TCL launches first smartphones with eye-friendly NXTPAPER display tech
August 29, 2023Chinese multinational consumer tech company TCL has announced the "world’s first and only smartphone devices to offer a revolutionary full color paper-like visual experience" – featuring the company's eye-friendly NXTPAPER technology.
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Drones
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For the first time, AI dominates humanity's best in a real-world sport
August 30, 2023High-speed drone racing has just had a shocking "Deep Blue" moment, as an autonomous AI designed by University of Zurich researchers repeatedly forced three world champion-level pilots to eat its dust, showing uncanny precision in dynamic flight. -
Chasing F1 Pro drone uses a 360º camera to show you where the fish are
July 27, 2023Three years ago we told you about the Chasing F1 Fish Finder Drone, which is basically a little remote-control boat with a lowerable underwater video camera. Well, it now has a more capable younger sibling, in the form of the F1 Pro. -
OceanEye underwater drone sports eight motors and 360º maneuverability
July 26, 2023Back in 2019, Chinese manufacturer Youcan Robotics brought us the prosumer-oriented BW Space Pro underwater drone. Well, the company is back with its much higher-spec'd OceanEye model, which is aimed squarely at industrial use.
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Home Entertainment
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Netflix-certified smart LCD projector streams Google TV
September 05, 2023Chinese projector maker Formovie has announced a new Full HD projector under its Xming sub-brand called the Page One, which is reported to be the first LCD smart projector with Google TV and approved Netflix cooked in. -
AWOL Vision launches Pro Series 4K UST projectors with Dolby Vision
September 04, 2023Florida-based audiovisual hardware company AWOL Vision has launched its Pro Series Triple Laser TV system at IFA 2023. The UST projectors are capable of 150-inch Dolby Vision visuals on a suitable surface and rock integrated 36-watt Atmos sound. -
Epson adds 4K UST streaming projector to EpiqVision range
September 01, 2023Epson has added a new ultra-short-throw projector to its EpiqVision Ultra line, a 4K laser projector that's built around a proprietary 3-chip system for high-brightness visuals at up to 120 inches while nestled close to the display surface.
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Deals
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Get more done with this Microsoft Pro bundle for Windows, now $54.97
September 05, 2023TL;DR: Amplify productivity with The All-in-One Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle and save over $350 through September 10. -
Get OfficeSuite and join the productivity revolution today
September 04, 2023TL;DR: A worthwhile alternative when considering productivity software, OfficeSuite offers a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline document creation, collaboration, and management, at the cost-effective price of only $44.99 (reg. $119.97). -
Upgrade your tech and snag this new open-box LG Gram laptop for $500 off
September 03, 2023TL;DR: Pay only $799.99 (reg. $1299) for a new open box unit of the top-rated LG Gram 17-inch laptop with Intel Evo.
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3D Printing
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Anker makes high-speed 3D printing even more affordable with the M5C
August 02, 2023Last year, Anker breezed into the desktop 3D printing space with the AnkerMake M5, launching on Kickstarter to test the market and fund production. Now the company has announced a more affordable follow up called the M5C. -
Revolutionary gel allows metal items to be 3D printed at room temperature
July 06, 2023Although there are several methods of 3D-printing metal objects, all of them involve heat – which isn't conducive to producing heat-sensitive electronics, among other things. A new gel, however, can be used to print such items at room temperature. -
"Bimetallic" 3D printing tech produces better, stronger metal items
June 22, 2023Different types of metal have different qualities, so combining them can result in items that outperform those made of any one metal. A new technique now allows such mixing to be performed by 3D printers, faster and easier than ever before.
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Computers
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Tape lives! IBM and Fujifilm release record 50-TB memory tape
September 03, 2023You may think that computer tape memories died out before Rubik's cubes came in, but IBM and Fujifilm have teamed up to develop a record-breaking new sixth-generation tape storage system that can backup a whopping 50 TB of data. -
Review: Versatile CrowView gives your laptop extra screen real estate
September 03, 2023Working remotely, it's not easy to move from a home desk when you require two screens. The CrowView display wants to change that, with its 'plug and play' functionality and easy attachment letting you work anywhere, even from a sun lounge by the beach. -
Corsair gives PC gamers a magnetic advantage with K70 Max keyboard
August 11, 2023Gaming hardware company Corsair has announced a "game-changing" keyboard called the K70 Max that features proprietary magnetic-mechanical switches for the better control and customization of each keystroke.
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Games
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New cloud gaming tech from MIT and Microsoft keeps video and audio in sync
August 31, 2023Researchers have developed a new cloud gaming system that uses low-level white noise to accurately synchronize separated audio and video streams transmitted to multiple devices, ensuring gamers see and hear things at the right time. -
Smartphone-controlled GameNite console brings shared board games to TVs
August 31, 2023While there's nothing like playing board games with family and friends, old-school box-contained games do have their drawbacks. That's where GameNite comes in – it's a console that lets groups of people play phone-controlled games on their TV. -
Atari games like it's 1980 with "faithful recreation" of Atari 2600 console
August 23, 2023It's time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600, which will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports legacy 2600 and 7800 game cartridges.
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Laptops
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Framework goes all in on AMD for modular, user-repairable Laptop 16
July 19, 2023The 16-inch version of the customizable, repairable and upgradeable laptop announced by California tech startup Framework back in March has now gone up for pre-order, with Ryzen silicon and Radeon graphics leading the component charge. -
Spacetop AR laptop puts the screen on your face
May 19, 2023Seeking to free laptop users from small displays that limit functionality, Sightful has unveiled a laptop with no screen. Instead, AR glasses project a 100-inch virtual screen anywhere, transforming any space into a screen-filled portable office. -
Framework previews modular gaming laptop with upgradeable GPU
March 24, 2023Back in early 2021, a Californian startup revealed plans to launch a 13-inch laptop that users could upgrade, repair and customize. Now the company is about to launch the Framework Laptop 16, which will allow users to upgrade discrete graphics.
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Music
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Palm-sized Woovebox puts a powerful groove machine in your pocket
September 05, 2023The Woovebox micro music workstation rocks a stripped-back design reminiscent of Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators, but has more to offer the mobile groove creator – packing in a synthesizer, sequencer, sampler and beat maker. -
Stylophone Beat puts a portable groove machine in your pocket
August 16, 2023Back in the late 1960s, creating music anywhere was made much easier with a now iconic toy-like pocket synth called the Stylophone. Now Dubreq is aiming to do the same for beat makers with a portable drum machine. -
In the air tonight: Boss acoustic guitar amp showcases Air Feel tech
August 04, 2023Boss has added an interesting new amplifier to its acoustic range. The AC-22LX battery-powered compact amplifier for acoustic instruments rocks Air Feel processing for faithful natural tones at performance volumes.
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Robotics
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Insect-inspired robot gets skinny to go through gaps
August 31, 2023One of the most commonly suggested uses for tiny robots is the search for trapped survivors in disaster site rubble. The CLARI robot could be particularly good at doing so, as it can make itself skinnier to squeeze through tight horizontal gaps. -
Powered exoskeleton designed to take the strain out of senior care
August 31, 2023Most of German Bionic's power suits are designed to assist workers in industrial facilities, but the company's latest device is aimed at supporting healthcare professionals in hospitals, elderly care or rehab units. -
Apptronik's new Apollo humanoid can carry 25% more than the Tesla bot
August 24, 2023Humanoid robots: so hot right now. Apptronik out of Austin, Texas, has pulled the covers off Apollo, a friendly-faced general purpose humanoid designed to hit the workforce and start making a useful impact as quickly as ... inhumanly possible?
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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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Groundbreaking optical fiber blazes new data transmission speed record
June 12, 2023A team of international researchers say they’ve set a new world speed record for an industrial standard optical fiber that’s as thick as a human hair, achieving a data transmission rate of 1.7 Petabits per second over a 41-mile cable. -
Holoportation box is a sign of things to come for ASL learning
April 24, 2023At a teaching symposium earlier this month, the world's only liberal arts university for deaf students explored the potential for remote learning by testing out a life-size holoportation device called the Epic from Proto Inc. -
Logitech debuts Project Ghost videoconferencing booth prototype at ISE 2023
February 03, 2023Video chats came into their own during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing an audiovisual lifeline for fragmented families and remote colleagues in touch. But they seem rather flat compared to Project Ghost presented by Logitech at ISE 2023 this week.
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Wearables
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ScanWatch 2 combines analog beauty with health-tracking smarts
September 05, 2023Though most smartwatches will offer analog-looking faces, companies like Withings have been offering a mix of both worlds for a number of years. Now the company has launched its latest flagship hybrid health tracker in the shape of the ScanWatch 2. -
Puffed-up pouches could bring haptic feedback tech to our clothing
August 29, 2023Haptic feedback systems, in which users receive tactile signals, definitely show a lot of promise … but they can be electronically complex. An experimental new setup makes things simpler, by incorporating pneumatic pouches into wearable sleeves. -
Former Bose employees continue noise-masking Sleepbuds journey
August 23, 2023Back in 2017, Bose launched some earbuds designed to help folks get a good night's sleep. The formula was later improved, but then the product was discontinued. Now former employees are taking up the restful-sleep torch with the Ozlo Sleepbuds.
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Virtual Reality
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Sony's Mocopi system takes motion capture mobile
June 30, 2023Late last year, Sony launched a mobile motion-capture system in Japan that worked with a companion app to create a VR avatar for such things as gaming or chat. Now the Mocopi system is up for pre-order in the US. -
Face-worn tech could help bring smell-o-vision to the world of VR
June 06, 2023While we've seen multiple attempts to produce real-world odors in VR environments, many have involved cumbersome wearable devices. Chinese scientists have developed a much more streamlined system, which is applied to the skin below the user's nose. -
Apple enters the AR arena with Apple Vision Pro system
June 05, 2023After months of speculation, Apple has finally announced its house-brand augmented reality system. Known as Apple Vision Pro, the setup is described as being the company's first "spatial computer."
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