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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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Hands-On First Impressions with the Fujifilm X-E4

January 29, 2021
When Fujifilm announced the X-S10 near the end of 2020, many thought that it might be the end of the X-T30/X-E3 line. With the announcement of the new X-E4, Fuji not only continues the compact rangefinder-style design, they also make it a very competitive camera. Design On…
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Samsung Galaxy A72 4G FCC certification reveals 25W fast charging

January 29, 2021
With the support page for the Samsung Galaxy A72 4G going live yesterday and today’s FCC listing surfacing, it’s obvious that we are very close to the official debut of the phone. The certification itself also reveals an interesting detail – the charger that comes inside the retail box. According to one of the FCC documents, the phone with model number SM-A725M comes with a…
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