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Review: Galaxy S21 Ultra is everything the Pixel 5 isn’t, but that’s not a bad thing

January 30, 2021
Samsung has long made some of the best flagship phones in the Android world, and starting in 2020, the company decided to go all out with its “Ultra” models. To enthusiasts, it sounds like an amazing idea, but for the average customer, it’s not exactly an easy sell, especially when we’ve seen the rise of excellent devices at nearly half the cost with “affordable flagships” such as the…
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This AI optical technology cuts wind turbine eagle deaths by 82%

January 30, 2021
IdentiFlight’s smart cameras, which spot birds of prey such as eagles and then halt wind turbines to protect the birds, can result in a large percentage reduction of bird deaths, according to a new study published last week in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Wind turbine eagle death study The study, titled, “Eagle fatalities are reduced by automated curtailment of wind turbines,” tested…
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Tennessee Bill to Make ‘Offensive’ Nonconsensual Photos Illegal

January 29, 2021
Tennessee state lawmakers working together with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office have introduced a bill to the state legislature that seeks to expand what is covered by “unlawful” photography. The new law focuses on a photographer’s supposed malicious intent. At present, the state law says that anyone out in public (even at such places as a gas station or supermarket) has no…
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Physna raises $20 million for AI that analyzes and digitizes 3D objects

January 29, 2021
Physna, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup developing an AI-powered 3D modeling platform for industrial engineering, today announced that it raised $20 million. The company says the funds will be used to grow its team and increase development as new customers sign on. It’s often difficult to search using the 3D model of a physical part, such as a CAD model or a 3D scan — especially when the part…
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