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More cameras mean more options If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. DJI’s newMavic 3 Pro top-of-the-line drone is getting a refreshed pro versionwith three cameras instead of two. It’s a sign of how drones are becoming a serious tool for amateur shutterbugs, experts say. DJI “Drones offer a cost-effective solution for achieving these perspectives. The drone contains the renowned Hasselblad camera system with two telephoto cameras and a 43-minute maximum flight time....

Its not just stand-up scooters that are booming. The U Be even has pedals in case you run out of power. Theres a 350-watt motor that can take the scooter to speeds up to 15 mph. supersizer / Getty Images These are boom times for electric scooters. The pandemic has also boosted interest in scooters by forcing commuters to look at alternatives for public transport. “Just like bikes which saw huge demand, scooters help avoid crowded public transport....

A contraptiondeveloped for the militarywith the help of the University of Florida researchers reportedly protects from mosquitoes. The gadget works for an extended period and requires no heat, electricity, or skin contact. According toWorld Health Organization estimates, mosquito-borne diseases kill some 725,000 people a year. Karen Kasmauski / Getty Images “For example, say a fisherman, golfer, or hiker is wearing a hat.” Mosquitoes No More? The mosquito equipment uses the repellenttransfluthrin, effectively preventing multiple species of mosquitoes from entering the testing site....

Vollebak recently released itsTitan collection, which includes a puffer jacket, trousers, and a hat. Vollebak The Titan line isn’t the only clothing that’s seeing high-tech innovations. The company’s lead designerRachele Diderowas inspired to create the jot down of garment after meeting a computer scientist. Cap_able The two discussed how they could develop fabrics using AI algorithms to allow people to protect their privacy. The company claims the clothes can deceive algorithms meant to identify human shapes....

Reach out and touch someone? Key Takeaways Henrik Sorensen / Getty Images Holograms could soon be more like the holodecks ofStar Trek. Researchershave developeda hologram that allows you to reach out and “feel” it. Henrik Sorensen / Getty Images It’s part of the growing field of holographic technology that could change the way we communicate. The air blowing on people’s fingers, hands, and wrists deliver a sensation of touch. Colin Anderson Productions pty ltd / Getty Images...

While FLoC promises better privacy for users, privacy-centric browsers likeVivaldiandBravehave taken hard stances against the new tracking system. Instead, these companies claim that FLoC is a bigger threat to user privacy, and some experts agree. Building a Fingerprint According to Reynolds, one of the biggest concerns with FLoC is fingerprinting. Laurence Dutton / Getty Images Its also an issue that Google has admitted is a problem and one that it has plans to address....

If successful, experts believe this push for better low-cost internet could lead to other states following suit. “I think policymakers will watch closely [to see if] this is providing benefits to people. The pandemic really accelerated it, but the need was already there. DKosig / Getty Images Other groups also are pushing for low-cost internet options. “The pandemic really accelerated it, but the need was already there,” she said. “Schools were teaching remotely, but only if you could enter the [online classes]....

It could silence planes, transform concert halls, and make your neighbors not hate you. But there are other places where noise cancelation would be helpful. But you won’t be seeing it in your AirPods any time soon. Wearing noise canceling headphones.Chichi Onyekanne / Unsplash Incredibly, that’s how noise-canceling headphones work. The result isn’t as neat as it is in your theoretical science class. To augment the electronic part, headphones also have physical sound barriers....

A Robotic Helping Hand Remotely operated manipulators are a popular choice for individuals with disabilities. The Head-Worn Assistive Teleoperation (HAT) is meant to be easier to use than other interfaces. The Carnegie Mellon invention is only one of many robotic devices available for people with disabilities. Miriam-doerr / Getty Images But due to high medical expenses, many disabled people do not have the means to attend college. “Previously, robots for daily business needs were very costly and not as intuitive,” Inbar said....

What do we want? When do we want it? Key Takeaways Getty Images Social media in 2021 is dominated by only a few companies. Getty Images However, adding more platforms into the mix could provide users the experiences they feel are missing. They may have billions of users, but theyre not without their issues. It’s a bit hit-or-miss of what platforms are going to make it. Getty Images They’re not going to relinquish their spots without a fight, he said....

Researchers have discovereda material that can transmit electricity without resistanceand pass magnetic fields around the material. Chip manufacturing, for example, uses materials held together by internal chemical forces that are even higher. The recent discovery is the culmination of a more than a century-long search for superconductors. narawon / Getty Images Dias’s team created the new material using a gas mixture of 99 percent hydrogen and one percent nitrogen. But Mathur said that it is likely that the most critical applications are ones that we cannot foresee....

It’s part of a movement to ensure that artists are fairly compensated. The issue is becoming more urgent as generative AI programs grow in popularity. “Right now, creating art in the artist’s or artists' styles is easy to do. Devrimb / Getty Images AI image generators aren’t really copying the art they’re trained on. Cameras and tape recorders allowed paintings and music to be recorded, copied, and sold. Digital copying allowed copying to be industrialized....

A startup called Spoke is working on a equipment that would let cars talk to bicycles to avoid accidents. Its part of a growing wave of bike safety innovations as more Americans take to two wheels. The company said the gadget should be released next year. Ippei Naoi / Getty Images Bicycle accidents are a growing problem. Pedestrians comprised about 17% of crash deaths, and bicyclists made up an additional 2%....