Apple’s latest iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 releases include a new Settings toggle that allows the device to automatically download future software updates. Here is how to turn automatic downloads of iOS updates on or off. Apple has long allowed iPhone and iPad users to automatically install software updates overnight after they were … Continue reading How to turn automatic iOS update downloads on or off Continue Reading
A beetle dons an electronic backpack containing a tiny camera Mark Stone/University of Washington Researchers at the University of Washington have created a new camera system that’s so small and light it can perch on the back of a beetle. From there, it can be wirelessly controlled to focus on different things, and stream video … Continue reading Tiny, wireless camera streams beetle’s-eye view of the world Continue Reading
The Tupik Kayaker Fly is presently on Kickstarter Gearlab Outdoors When you’re out sea kayaking, it’s likely that you might stop for a break on a beach. The Tupik Kayaker Fly provides shelter from the sun when you do, by quickly attaching to two kayaks and their paddles. Developed by Taiwanese paddle manufacturer Gearlab Outdoors, … Continue reading Quick seaside shelter incorporates kayaks Continue Reading
A Sawyer robot utilizes the technology to ascertain the three-dimensional shape of transparent objects, thus allowing it to grasp them Carnegie Mellon University In order to see and then grasp objects, robots typically utilize depth-sensing cameras like the Microsoft Kinect. And while such cameras may be thwarted by transparent or shiny objects, scientists at … Continue reading Computer vision tech helps robots get a grasp on transparent objects Continue Reading
Unveiled last month, the Alia draws inspiration from the Arctic tern Beta Technologies Although we’ve heard about a number of proposed passenger-carrying eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) aircraft, many are still in the conceptual stage. Such is not the case with the Alia, though, which we’re told is making daily test flights. Being developed by … Continue reading Bird-inspired eVTOL could be the real deal Continue Reading
This 1911 Pierce Arrow 696cc four-cylinder is now the most expensive Pierce motorcycle to sell at auction. Despite a shine that suggests new paint, this bike retains the original paint with which it left the showroom 109 years ago. Sold by Mecum Auctions, Sunday, 12 July 2020 for $225,500 including buyers premium Mecum Auctions An extraordinary … Continue reading Unrestored 109-year-old motorcycle sets auction record at $225,000 – still looks brand new Continue Reading
The contract extension will fund Boeing’s support of the ISS through September 2024 NASA Boeing has been awarded a US$916 million contract extension for continued support of the International Space Station through September 2024. Valued annually at US$225 million, the agreement covers the provision of engineering support services, resources, and personnel for activities aboard the space station. … Continue reading Boeing awarded US$916 million contract to support the ISS through 2024 Continue Reading
Like the 16 series, the Airstream 20 offers plenty of interior space and payload for carrying gear like bikes and boards Airstream Striking while the market’s hot, Airstream grows its small, shiny adventure trailer family with the new Basecamp 20 and 20X models. As their names give away, the new trailers stretch an even 20 … Continue reading Airstream family-sizes its small Basecamp adventure camper Continue Reading
The summer NASA plans to launch the Mars Perseverance Rover to Mars as part of the Mars 2020 Mission. Perseverance is packed with equipment intended to search for signs of life on Mars at some point in the distant past. One of the tools on the rover is called the Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman … Continue reading SHERLOC instrument built at Johnson Space Center will travel to Mars Continue Reading
The photovoltaic module of the new hybrid solar converter Matthew Escarra Engineers have developed a new type of hybrid solar energy converter, which uses energy from the Sun to create both electricity and steam. The device reportedly has high efficiency and runs at low cost, allowing industry to make use of a wider spectrum of … Continue reading Hybrid solar converter harvests both sunlight and heat at 85% efficiency Continue Reading