Swiss drone maker Wingtra has introduced a new sensor, MAP61, which reduces the capture and processing time of 2D drone data. The sensor allows users to cover up to 460 hectares (1,140 acres) in a single flight, making it a game-changer for professionals in industries like construction, urban planning, and land management. The MAP61 sensor cuts down on fieldwork and data processing time, with Julian Surber, product manager at Wingtra, stating that customers can save time while capturing optimized data.
2024-09-24 11:20:50 AM |
Google has released a new interactive battle royale-esque game as a Google Doodle, celebrating 'Popcorn!' The game allows players to compete against 59 other players, with the option to play solo or in squad mode with friends. Players can access three kernel types with unique abilities, including Heal, Shield, and Catch & throw.
2024-09-24 11:20:50 AM |
The California Legislature finds that unrestricted smartphone use by pupils during school hours interferes with education, lowers performance, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to anxiety, depression, and suicide. France banned smartphones in primary and middle schools in 2018 to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development. A 2015 study by the London School of Economics and Political Science found that test scores improved significantly at schools that banned mobile phone use.
PoliticsCalifornia | Rating: 46 | 2024-09-24 10:40:45 AM |
Amazon.com requires users to enter characters to verify they are not robots, ensuring a secure browsing experience. This step is necessary to prevent automated programs from accessing the website. The verification process is browser-dependent and may require users to adjust their cookie settings.
E-commerceAmazon | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-24 08:50:37 AM |
Apple announced Low Power Mode for iPad and Mac, a feature that reduces power consumption to extend battery life. It was introduced on iPhone with iOS 9 and is now available on iPad with iOS 14.0 beta 1. The feature automatically lowers screen brightness, disables background updates, and turns off visual effects. It prompts users to turn it on when the battery level is below 20%.
TechnologyApple | Rating: 81 | 2024-09-24 01:10:51 AM |
Google is planning to release a new Pixel Watch Pro/Ultra line, which would feature a new Qualcomm chip and a more modern co-processor. The current Pixel Watch 3 is only two weeks old, but the company is already thinking about the next generation. The new co-processor would be more efficient, which could improve battery life.
TechGoogle | Rating: 50 | 2024-09-23 11:10:41 PM |
Elon Musk thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, while Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on Cars.com. Volvo has overtaken Tesla in Europe, and Hyundai is gearing up for battle in the European market. The Republicans are trying to squash EVs in congress.
AutomotiveFord | Rating: 41 | 2024-09-23 11:10:40 PM |
Google is introducing sharper satellite imagery across Maps and Earth by leveraging its Cloud Score+ AI model, which can recognize and remove clouds, cloud shadows, haze, and mist. The update will result in a brighter, more vibrant globe for a clearer, more accurate look at Earth. Additionally, Google is launching one of the biggest updates to Street View with new imagery in nearly 80 countries, including Bosnia and Namibia.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-23 10:40:46 PM |
Walmart is offering a 49% discount on Greenworks' 60V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower, originally priced at $2,000, for $1,023.99. This heavy-duty snow blower features a digitally-controlled brushless motor and is suitable for snow-heavy areas.
2024-09-23 08:40:49 PM |
BYD, China's EV leader, is preparing to launch its second car carrier, BYD Hefei, which can transport 7,000 vehicles. The vessel will undergo tests before its official operation. This is the second of seven car carriers that BYD will deploy over the next two years, following the introduction of its first car carrier, Explorer No 1, in January.
2024-09-23 08:40:49 PM |