One of the biggest improvements for this could come with the AV1 codec. A codec is made up of two main partsthe encoder and the decoder. The two pieces of the codec work in tandem, and both are required to pull off the process. simpson33 / Getty Images Next-generation codecs like AV1…are critical to future video distribution sustainability. Eric Florence ofSecurityTechtoldLifewirevia email.
A new lens technology could mean brighter photos and better zooming, all while taking up less space. Its one of a growing number of tweaks to digital cameras. The system mimics a standard lens system, but it can zoom in and out with a single lens. Anton Petrus / Getty Images Most smartphones currently use plastic and glass lens elements mounted over an image sensor. Metalenz says the structure of its lens allows for brighter and sharper images, compared to standard lenses....
The new technique could allow the development of AR glasses that are more comfortable for gaming and other activities. The new architecture also allows for more flexibility for glasses manufacturers to place the entrance aperture in various positions. “Another area Lumus is different from the competition is color uniformity. Techa Tungateja / Getty Images “Our single waveguides use mirrors to reflect the true color directly to the wearer’s eyes. “Nobody wants to use bulky and clunky glasses to experience AR,” he added....
“Fast internet cant be a luxury anymore,” Cole added. The higher the speed, the better the user experience for audio and video quality, Yalcinkaya said. “Faster internet speeds increase efficiency and productivity with faster access to information and content,” said Yalcinkaya. vm / Getty Images Research into high-speed internet could create high-paying and sustainable jobs for scientists, Yalcinkaya said. “Along the way, innovations are created, and new use cases are discovered,” he added....
He suggested that better calculations about the depth of objects in VR could be the key. Its one of the growing number of methods that developers are exploring to make VR more comfortable. “When using VR, the user experiences a disconnect in the brain that causes motion sickness. Guido Mieth / Getty Images They may also experience a headache or eye strain because of the graphics or VR headset itself.”...
It works by tapping into a persons natural heatemploying thermoelectric generators to convert the bodys internal temperature into electricity. The rig is part of a growing number of new battery technologies that could jump-start personal technology. A series of thin thermoelectric chips are then stuck into the base, connecting them with liquid metal wires. Xuanyu Han / Getty Images The final product looks like a cross between a plastic bracelet and a miniature computer motherboard....
Anew online app called Boomybills itself as the first record label for everyone. Boomy uses artificial intelligence to help create music. Beats With a Little Help From AI Boomy uses AI technologies to help novice music creators. Will Francis / Unsplash Thats how we have to think about this upcoming generation of creators." Also, it leverages machine learning to improve song quality and personalization as users create music. Mitchell said that more than 200,000 users had created original songs using the site....
Anew inventionallows patients with limited mobility to use their facial muscles to control their wheelchairs. It’s one of a growing number of wheelchair technologies helping people with disabilities. The control method useselectromyographysensors placed on a patient’stemporalis musclesto move a wheelchair or vehicle. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images When a user clenches their jaw, the wheelchair will respond by moving in the designated direction. All the patients had impairment of hand function that limited the use of the standard wheelchair joystick control....
Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labsrecently acquired Scaniverse, a company that makes 3D mapping software. Its a sign the developer is ramping up plans to develop a 3D map of the globe. Such maps could have far-ranging benefits, experts say. Vonkara1 / Getty Images The purchase of Scaniverse isnt the only recent move Niantic has made to snap up 3D mapping companies. In March 2020, the developer announced the acquisition of spatial mapping company 6D....
Researchersrecently announcedthey are working on a gadget that could address water scarcity. They are designing a portable equipment that literally can produce clean, safe water out of thin air. More drinking water is badly needed around the world, experts say. Nattapong Wongloungud / Getty Images The same technology that brings water to troops also could help civilians. Water on the planet is a finite resource. Only 10% is used for human consumption....
Carnegie Mellon University scientistsrecently foundthat redesigning a cell phone display could make photographs better. Its part of a growing revolution in phone camera technology. “This results in advanced-level photographs without pro gear or advanced editing tools.” Erik Reis / EyeEm / Getty Images The Carnegie Mellon researchers recentlypublished a paperthat shows how to redesign a cell phone display to make photographs clearer. To solve this problem, the researchers propose putting the camera beneath the display....
Applehas released patchesfor iOS vulnerabilities that hackers could use to install spyware on your phone. The newly discovered problems are among the most troublesome for computers. “They are bugs that are unknown to the vendor. Malware on a smartphone.sasha85ru / Getty Images The vulnerability was first spotted in Russia, where Russian government officials have had their iPhones infected with spyware. From 2019 and prior, zero-day exploitsstayed below a count of 33 each year, Verma pointed out....
Changing the platform one performance at a time Witty, sardonic, and just a tad bit addictive. “I remember thinking wow people go online to stream video games like a show. I was intrigued,” she toldLifewirein a phone interview. Veronica Ripley “I didnt think it would happen, but here I am. I just want to be creative. I want to express myself creatively, whether thats in roleplay or creating an interesting political discussion....
