Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 3 will indeed feature in-ear temperature sensing as well as heart-rate sensing, but the rumored live translation feature is not ready for launch and will instead arrive in a later software update. That’s according to an anonymous tip received by 9to5Mac. Apple is known to have been working on a variety of health features for future …
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Philips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensors
Smart lighting company Philips Hue appears to be launching a new version of its bridge, the first in a decade. According to a product page briefly published on Hue’s website and since removed, the Hue Bridge Pro will be faster, have more capacity, and can “turn your smart lights into motion sensors.” A Hue video doorbell, new outdoor lighting, and …
Read More »New Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals clearer shots of its upgraded sensors and charging setup
What you need to know A new leak suggests we can expect a new Quick Charge Dock, a Gen 3 sensor hub, and 25% faster charging speeds for the Pixel Watch 4. The upgraded sensor hub promises more accurate health and fitness tracking. Built-in Gemini support is said to be coming, along with a charger that can detect moisture. Leaks …
Read More »DJI Osmo 360 Released – 8K50, Square Sensors, 4K120 Single-Lens Video and More
DJI Osmo 360 brings two 1/1.1″ square-shaped sensors with f/1.9 lenses for up to 8K 50fps panoramic video or 5K 4:3 30fps and 4K 4:3 120fps single lens video. Supporting the same magnetic mount and batteries as the Osmo Action 5 Pro, the new Osmo 360 is available now, starting at €479.99. Today, with the newly announced camera, the Chinese …
Read More »Hidden Sensors Reveal Filthy Truth About Handwashing in Hospital Bathrooms
Here’s something that will make you lose just a bit more faith in humanity—or at least reach for some hand wipes. New research shows that even in hospitals, a substantial number of people aren’t bothering to wash their hands. Scientists from the University of Surrey in England led the study, installing sensors near hospital toilet and sink pipes to keep …
Read More »Panasonic S1 II’s Excellent Dynamic Range Shows the Power of Partially-Stacked Sensors
When Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II in May, it promised “exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities.” As PetaPixel‘s review showed, Panasonic delivered. New testing by Bill Claff at Photons to Photos reveals that the S1 II’s dynamic range is not just good, but class-leading. As a refresher, the Panasonic Lumix S1 II has a 24.1-megapixel full-frame partially stacked CMOS image …
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