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Sony’s ILX-LR1 Is a Nearly $3K USD Tiny Camera Built for Drones
Sony has engineered a camera small enough to ride on a drone as it zips around the sky. The Sony ILX-LR1 is a lightweight, E-mount camera specifically made for “industrial use” applications.As to what exactly this means, the company is describing the ILX-LR1 as the perfect piece of hardware for “inspection, investigation, surveying and mapping by drone.” The camera offers continuous shooting availability while in the air, snapping at a rate of three frames per second.To meet the various needs of photographers, videographers and drone enthusiasts, it’s compatible with different E-mount lenses to go along with its 35mm full-frame image sensor. Sony also has its own program that allows users to remotely access camera functionality.The body of the camera features screw holes to mount it, so us...
Samsung Unfolds a Story of Artistic Inspiration with Illustrator Nourie Flayhan
For its latest campaign, Samsung profiles renowned illustrator Nourie Flayhan. Drawing parallels with the innovative qualities of the Galaxy Z Flip5, the episode taps into her story, exploring how she has taken her artwork from grassroots to globally recognized. Citing references that go back to her childhood – from books to animations – Flayhan’s artistic style plays with dream-like aesthetics that consider real-life sights and settings. Though her drawings have stayed true to her style throughout her career, the artist aims to approach each piece by looking for a new subject – allowing her to keep “learning and discovering.”The campaign follows Flayhan as she searches for new sources of inspiration. Influenced by the sleek and elegant aesthetics of the Galaxy Z Flip5, the artist reflects...
Elon Musk’s involvement in the war in Ukraine is confounding, even to him
/ Starlink was supposed to be for ‘Netflix and chill,’ Walter Isaacson says. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The man who’s ruled by Twitter.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Shown To Developers At Gamescom
The Nintendo Switch 2 is currently the white whale of the gaming industry, and reportedly, a bunch of Captain Ahabs (devs) got to see it at Gamescom.
Sony Unveils the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R: Two Compact Full-Frame Cameras
Sony has unveiled two new compact full-frame cameras, the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R, alongside the launch of a new wide-angle G-master lens.The Alpha 7C II comes with a 33.0 effective megapixel sensor, which Sony says is ideal for a diverse set of shooting scenarios, from travel to street photography. Its compact and lightweight design makes it 22 percent lighter and 45 percent less voluminous than the Alpha 7 IV.On the other hand, the Alpha 7C R boasts an impressive 61.0 effective megapixel sensor, offering high-resolution image captures reminiscent of the Alpha 7R V. Sony shares that this model is designed for those looking to capture high-quality shots in various settings, including portraits, wildlife and landscapes.Both models utilize AI-processing units and BIONZ XR processors, simi...
Clubhouse App Looks to Make a Comeback with Chat-Based Rework
Clubhouse, the live audio platform that saw massive success during peak Covid times but that has since fizzled out, has unveiled a major update in an effort to reinvent itself.This update effectively transitions the platform into a user-friendly and interactive messaging app, with an emphasis still on voice interactions and enhanced social connectivity.The "Chats" feature, part of "The New Clubhouse," works similarly to a traditional Clubhouse room, operating as an asynchronous voice-only group chat. It allows users to interact at their convenience, eliminating the constraints of synchronized meet-ups. The company described the feature as the lovechild of group texts and Instagram Stories – emphasizing voice communication over text.Among the distinctive features of Chats is the "push to ta...
The new Mustang Mach-E Rally is Ford’s off-roadiest performance EV yet
/ The Mach-E Rally is a raised off-road version of the performance-trim Mach-E GT with better suspension for when you want to skip the asphalt. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally in Grabber Yellow.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Ford vehicles won’t get Tesla’s NACS plugs on board until 2025.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:...
Megan Fox Joins The ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Roster As Nitara
Megan Fox is bringing her talents to Mortal Kombat 1.
Google will soon require disclaimers for AI-generated political ads
/ Google says political advertisers must ‘prominently disclose’ whether their ad uses AI starting in November. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge Google will soon start requiring political advertisers to “prominently disclose” when they made their ads with AI, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. Starting in November, Google says advertisers must include a disclosure when an election ad features “synthetic content” that depicts “realistic-looking people or events.” That includes political ads that use AI to make someone look as if they’re saying or doing somethin...
YouTube is going to remove some ad controls for creators
/ YouTube creators won’t be able to individually select if pre-roll, post-roll, skippable, and non-skippable ads appear in new videos. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is making some notable changes to the ad controls available to creators. Beginning in November, YouTube is dropping individual ad controls in YouTube Studio for pre-roll, post-roll, skippable, and non-skippable ads on new videos, according to a support document from the company bylined by “Rob,” a member of the YouTube team. Instead, creators will only be able to choose...
A Rube Goldberg chain of failures led to breach of Microsoft-hosted government emails
/ Several things that shouldn’t have happened did, allowing hackers to take advantage and get data they shouldn’t have ever been able to access. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge In the first half of July, Microsoft disclosed that the Chinese hacking group Storm-0558 had gained access to emails from around 25 organizations, including agencies in the US government. Today, the company is explaining how that happened thanks to a series of internal errors while sharply underscoring just how serious a responsibility it is to maintain massive, growing software infr...
Sonos Announces Its New Move 2 Speaker
A picnic at the park, a road trip to the great outdoors, a beach party or even a Sunday cleaning session around the crib isn't complete without your favorite tunes bumping in the background. And this season, Sonos is seeking to upgrade your listening experience and bring more vibes to your events with its brand-new Sonos Move 2 portable speaker.From a design perspective, the Move 2 is built with a slightly more slim and less boxy build than its predecessor. It has a duo of tweeters that are angled out to provide a wider stereo experience and this configuration can enhance the audio quality and create a more immersive listening sound. One of the weaknesses of the original Move was its battery life. It appears that Sonos has addressed this issue with the Move 2, offering better battery perfo...
