Oldest dog remains in Americas tell a tale of ancient canine migration

We know that humans have been sharing their lives with dogs for thousands of years, but there remain plenty of blanks to fill in regarding this relationship and the way it spread throughout the world. Scientists at the University of Buffalo have found … Continue reading Oldest dog remains in Americas tell a tale of ancient canine migration

Fliteboard updates e-foil lineup with extra thrills for expert riders

Electric hydrofoil boards have come to offer watersports enthusiasts an exciting and low-effort way to fly across the surface, and having launched its first version back in 2018 and sold thousands of boards since, Fliteboard is one of the more notable … Continue reading Fliteboard updates e-foil lineup with extra thrills for expert riders

Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring

A new study from Stanford University communications expert Jeremy Bailenson is investigating the very modern phenomenon of “Zoom Fatigue.” Bailenson suggests there are four key factors that make videoconferencing so uniquely tiring, and he recommends s… Continue reading Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring

Sony teases next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5

Sony has confirmed that it’s working on a new virtual reality system for the PS5. In a PlayStation blog post, Senior VP of platform planning and management Hideaki Nishino gave some hints at what to expect from a new PSVR setup, promising “dramatic lea… Continue reading Sony teases next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5

Ioniq 5 jump-starts Hyundai’s EV brand with multi-charging flair

Back at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai celebrated the 45th anniversary of its first independently launched car, the Pony, with the simply named 45 EV concept, a cute hatchback decorated with some sharp lines and angles. Fast-forward through a r… Continue reading Ioniq 5 jump-starts Hyundai’s EV brand with multi-charging flair

Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

When scientists wish to gather oceanographic data over long distances – but without disturbing marine life – autonomous “underwater gliders” are often used. A new one is claimed to be highly maneuverable, yet it has no external propulsion or steering s… Continue reading Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

Cognixion ONE launches this year with brain-controlled AR

Coming later this year, the Cognixion ONE headset is promising something extra on top of the regular augmented reality experience: a brain computer interface (BCI) that can turn thoughts into commands for the device.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables,… Continue reading Cognixion ONE launches this year with brain-controlled AR

Nikon announces 4K, 1,000-fps video sensor with adaptive exposure

Nikon cameras have had excellent sensors in them for many years, principally because Sony’s been making them. But this new sensor could be a game-changer, with super-slow motion, huge dynamic range, and exposure live-adjusted throughout the image.Conti… Continue reading Nikon announces 4K, 1,000-fps video sensor with adaptive exposure

Lab-grown brain organoids found to mature at same rate as an infant’s

Growing simplified, miniature versions of human brains in the lab can provide researchers with an invaluable model for studying cognitive disorders and how disease takes hold in this incredibly complex organ, and recently we’re seeing how these organoi… Continue reading Lab-grown brain organoids found to mature at same rate as an infant’s

Panasonic camera projects real-time images onto patients during surgery

Panasonic has developed a new infrared Medical Imaging Projection System (MIPS) that not only tracks changes in the shape and positions of organs in near real-time, but projects the images directly onto the patient as a guide for surgeons during comple… Continue reading Panasonic camera projects real-time images onto patients during surgery