Galaxy Watch 6 can measure temperature of surroundings and objects

Earlier today, Samsung announced that three new apps are coming to its Wear OS-based smartwatches. One of those apps, Thermo Check, is coming to the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic first and then to the Galaxy Watch 5 series. It also revealed new features the app will bring to the table. […]

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Tecno unveils Eagle Eye Lens – the first dual prism tele camera that automatically tracks objects

Typical telephoto cameras have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) because optical magnification also multiplies handshake. This works well for static objects, but you still have to track moving objects manually – and that tends to amplify handshake. Tecno now claims to have come up with a solution, a system of two prism instead of one (it’s […]

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Microsoft PowerToys could soon feature a ruler for measuring objects on your PC

What you need to know Microsoft PowerToys has a new Screen Ruler utility in the works. The tool can measure a rectangular area, a crosshair to two borders, or the vertical or horizontal distance to an object. The PowerToys Screen Ruler is in its early stages, so it could be a while before it rolls […]

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Spotting Objects From Space Is Easy. This Challenge Is Harder

This spring, when the teams submitted their results to IARPA, evaluator teams graded how well each one did. In June, the teams learned who was moving on to SMART’s second phase, which will run for 18 months: AFS, BlackSky, Kitware, Systems & Technology Research, and Intelligent Automation, which is now part of the defense company […]

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EU Officially Objects to Apple Limiting Third-Party Access to Apple Pay NFC Capabilities

In line with a report late last week, the European Commission today officially announced that it has issued a Statement of Objections to Apple over its restrictions that prevent third-party services from accessing the NFC capabilities of the iPhone, thereby restricting competition in mobile wallets on iOS. The statement is a preliminary view that will […]

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