Neural networks create authentic digital models of analog amps

There’s no denying that vintage guitar amps sound great, but they can be huge, expensive and prone to frequent breakdowns. Digital modeling has been getting better and better over the years, but there are folks who swear that the tones just don’t sound… Continue reading Neural networks create authentic digital models of analog amps

Canon announces development of EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera

The EOS R was first introduced in September 2018. The full-frame mirrorless camera system was joined by a second, cheaper, model the following year and now Canon has revealed it’s working on another – the R5.Continue ReadingCategory: Digital Cameras, T… Continue reading Canon announces development of EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera

Nikon treats D6 DSLR to most powerful AF system in its history

Nikon gave the briefest of tasters for its new flagship DSLR camera back in September last year, and has now revealed all. Likely to end up in the hands of pro-shooters the world over, the D6 is said to include “the most powerful AF system in Nikon’s h… Continue reading Nikon treats D6 DSLR to most powerful AF system in its history

Olympus aims for the mobile professional with E-M1 Mark III mirrorless

Olympus has launched the latest version of its pro-focused mirrorless DSLR-killer, the OM-D E-M1 Mark III. Updates include better image stabilization and a Live ND filter.Continue ReadingCategory: Digital Cameras, TechnologyTags: Olympus, Mirrorless Ca… Continue reading Olympus aims for the mobile professional with E-M1 Mark III mirrorless

Thunderous guitar pickup brings out a guitarist’s inner bass player

Back in 2014, guitarist Andy Alt launched a Kickstarter for an electric guitar pickup that added a separate drop-octave signal to the instrument’s lowest strings, The crowdfunding campaign was successful and A Little Thunder started shipping mid-2015. … Continue reading Thunderous guitar pickup brings out a guitarist’s inner bass player

Gordon Murray looks to transform personal mobility with autonomous pod

F1 designer Gordon Murray will reveal his company’s latest take on electric mobility at the Move 2020 show in London this week, an autonomous bubble car called the Motiv that he hopes will start real-world trials soon.Continue ReadingCategory: Automoti… Continue reading Gordon Murray looks to transform personal mobility with autonomous pod

Philips turns to the crowd for compact projector launch

Though crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have been used by startups and small businesses to bring their ideas to life, established companies have also been using these platforms more and more. The latest to do so is Philip… Continue reading Philips turns to the crowd for compact projector launch