SpaceX aims to reuse its Starship spacecraft immediately after flights, catching it with mechanical arms on the launchpad. A major challenge is the heat shield, which needs to withstand atmospheric re-entry without damage, unlike the space shuttle's fragile tiles. SpaceX is iteratively testing new tile designs, including active cooling,...
Google Translate now offers AI-powered language learning tools. In beta, it creates personalized lessons for English/Spanish/French speakers, adjusting to skill level and learning goals (travel, work, etc.). Lessons use Google's Gemini AI, offering practice speaking and listening. A new live translation feature also debuted, enabling real-time conversations...
Rokid's new smart glasses offer a monochrome display, lightweight design (49 grams), and advanced features like a 12-megapixel camera, AI capabilities (object recognition, translation), and open audio. Unlike Meta's Ray-Bans, they include a built-in display and offer various aspect ratios for photos and videos. While pricier ($499 Kickstarter,...
Google DeepMind's new AI image editor, "nano banana" (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image), is now available in the Gemini app. Unlike previous models, nano banana offers unparalleled consistency in image edits, remembering details even through multiple changes. This allows users to modify images, such as changing a person's clothing...
Apple's next big event is scheduled for September 9th, 2024, at Apple Park. The event, themed "Awe dropping," will likely feature the iPhone 17 lineup, including a rumored slimmer 6.6-inch "iPhone 17 Air." Expected announcements also include details on iOS 26's Liquid Glass software revamp and updates to...
Hasselblad's new X2D II 100C medium-format camera boasts true HDR photo capabilities and a brighter 3.6-inch OLED touchscreen. Improvements include LiDAR-assisted autofocus, 10-stop image stabilization, and a new joystick. Despite a lower price than its predecessor at $7,399, it retains a 100-megapixel sensor and 1TB of internal storage....
Google's Gemini chatbot gets a major upgrade with Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a new AI image editing tool. This tool allows for precise photo edits based on text prompts, overcoming limitations of competitors like ChatGPT. It boasts superior image quality and consistency, even when altering complex details like...
Hasselblad's new X2D II 100C medium-format camera boasts significant improvements over its predecessor. It features enhanced 100MP image quality with true end-to-end HDR, 10-stop image stabilization, AI-assisted autofocus with LiDAR, and a brighter display. Despite its high price ($7,399), it's cheaper than its predecessor and a competitor's...
Spotify launched a new in-app messaging feature, allowing users to chat with others they've shared content with. Initially available for one-on-one conversations on mobile in select Latin and South American markets, it's expanding to more regions soon. The feature complements existing content sharing outside the app and aims...
Apple is expected to release the AirPods Pro 3 later this year, featuring design changes inspired by the smaller, buttonless AirPods 4 case. These changes include a smaller case (potentially without MagSafe), a hidden capacitive button for pairing and resets, and a more discreet status light. A redesigned...
