Rats Are Invasive Menaces. These Cameras Spy on Them
Keeping rodents off Santa Cruz Island is an exhausting task. But now, conservationists are getting an assist from an AI-powered surveillance system......»»
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats, but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, wh.....»»
35,000 tickets about hidden cameras & other surveillance in Airbnb properties [U]
A previously unreported lawsuit regarding hidden cameras in Airbnb properties reveals that the company generated 35,000 support tickets by customers complaining about surveillance devices … See company response at the end more….....»»
Apple has big upgrades in mind for the cameras all the way through the iPhone 19 Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to have details about 2024's iPhone 16 Pro range, and how optical zoom will keep improving up to 2027's iPhone 19 Pro.Render of the iPhone 16 Pro and its camera systemCurrently, only the iPhone 15 Pro Max features a tetrap.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Starling Home Hub now allows direct video streaming to HomeKit for Nest cameras, bypassing Google’s cloud
Even as an Apple user, I can appreciate some of the work Google has done with its . I use the Google Nest doorbell and the in my house, and I am very happy with them. I use the Starling Home Hub. The latest Starling firmware brings support for somet.....»»
35,000 complaints about hidden cameras in Airbnb properties
A previously unreported lawsuit regarding hidden cameras in Airbnb properties reveals that the company generated 35,000 support tickets by customers complaining about surveillance devices … more….....»»
Reolink early Prime Day deals include discounts up to 48% off on security gear
The Reolink early Prime Day deals are an excellent way to beef up your home security with smart, full-featured cameras and surveillance gear......»»
Samsung’s abandoned NX cameras can be brought online with a $20 LTE stick
All it took was a reverse-engineered camera firmware and a custom API rewrite. Enlarge / Under-powered Samsung camera, meet over-powered 4G LTE dongle. Now work together to move pictures over the air. (credit: Georg Lukas).....»»
A new Galaxy S24 Ultra update is coming soon, and it sounds like a big deal
Another software update is set to arrive for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The August 2024 update once again focuses on cameras, and it sounds like a big one......»»
I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it
I set myself a task: Use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago......»»
iPhone longevity, Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, AirPods with cameras in 2026
Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the dra.....»»
Kuo: Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026
According to a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is targeting to begin mass production of new “AirPods with camera modules” by 2026. This report comes after Bloomberg also noted Apple’s plans to develop AirPods with cameras back in Fe.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 1, 2024 – AirPods with cameras, Vision Pro goes international
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we dive into how you can check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18. We also discuss Ming-Chi Kuo’s report on Apple’s plans to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026. Additionally.....»»
Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis
Meta Quest 3, PS5 Slim also received failing grades despite new right-to-repair laws. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro scored 0 points in US PIRG's self-repairability analysis. (credit: Kyle Orland) In December, New York b.....»»
Ford recalls nearly 110,000 Lincoln Aviators for rearview camera flaw
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 109,283 Lincoln Aviators because of faulty rearview cameras that flicker and shake from customer mobile phone electromagnetic frequency waves......»»
This is the best look yet at Apple"s immersive video cameras
Apple has not said how it shoots immersive video for the Apple Vision Pro, but photographs at an MLS game have revealed the camera rigs it uses.Close-up of Apple's immersive video cameras (Source: Reddit)There have been previous reports claiming to s.....»»
Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Precision expects its minimally invasive brain implant to hit the market next year. Enlarge / Each of Precision's microelectrode arrays comprises 1,024 electrodes ranging in diameter from 50 to 380 microns, connected to a customi.....»»
Study finds fewer invasive alien species on lands of Indigenous Peoples
The introduction of animal and plant species into new regions by humans is increasing rapidly worldwide. Some of these alien species, such as the gray squirrel, have a far-reaching impact on nature as they displace native species......»»
Researcher says not every exotic species needs to be controlled
Certain invasive exotic species, such as the red swamp crayfish, are harmful to our environment because they nibble on aquatic plants, dig burrows in banks, and transmit crayfish plague to native species. "But there are also non-native fish and crayf.....»»
Free AI image upscaler makes blurry photos look brand new
Smartphone cameras have come a very long way in the past decade. While all those new AI features make your new images look great, what … The post Free AI image upscaler makes blurry photos look brand new appeared first on BGR. Smartp.....»»
Q&A: Investigating the remarkable reproductive cycle of Michigan"s threatened mollusks
Michigan is home to 43 species of native freshwater mussels, 30 of which are considered to be at risk of extinction. Among the many factors that threaten the hard-shelled bottom dwellers are competition from invasive zebra and quagga mussels, water p.....»»