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DJI’s Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability
DJI has released the Osmo 360 II, a refreshed version of its 360-degree action camera that fixes a key complaint about its predecessor by introducing more durable, replaceable lenses, alongside modest improvements to video quality, low-light performance and battery life. The update comes only a short time after the original Osmo 360, offering incremental but…
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Acorn icon bar claim revives Windows taskbar origins debate
A recent X thread reignited a long-running debate about the origins of Windows 95’s taskbar, after former Microsoft executive Joe Belfiore insisted it was not derived from NeXT’s Dock but grew out of internal Microsoft work by the Cairo team. The Register notes this echoes a claim it previously reported from Paul Fellows, who led…
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PSA: Don’t rely on AI to plan anything that could put your life at risk… like a mountain climb
A group of climbers attempting Mount Shasta in California had to be rescued after relying on Google’s Gemini chatbot to plan their route, food and water needs. Gemini told them the climb would take just eight hours and advised packing simple carbohydrates rather than fats, leading them to set out with only a light daypack,…
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“We can get any IP” – Saber CCO on why reviving dormant franchises is the big, obvious secret the the publisher’s success, and why Xbox could learn from it
Saber Interactive’s chief creative officer Tim Willits has attributed the studio’s recent success to its willingness to revive dormant video game franchises, telling Eurogamer at Gamescom that “we can get any IP”. This approach has powered a string of releases including Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, alongside new entries in older series such as Turok…
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Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of annual loss in ‘subdued’ property market
Crest Nicholson, the British housebuilder, has warned it now expects to make an annual operating loss of about £10m, reversing an earlier forecast of a £5m to £10m profit, after trading proved weaker than anticipated over the summer. The unscheduled update, the firm’s third profit warning since April, cites a “subdued” property market where affordability…
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This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops
Flock, a maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras used widely by US police departments, has faced growing backlash over the past year as departments cancel contracts and city councils vote to remove its systems. This followed controversies including a Texas deputy searching more than 83,000 cameras for a woman who had had an abortion, and Illinois…
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: A significant upgrade at the same price
Sennheiser has released the Momentum True Wireless 5, a substantial redesign of its flagship earbuds that keeps the price at $300 despite a smaller, more ergonomic shape and a compact new charging case. The update matters because it addresses long-standing gaps in the range beyond audio quality, Sennheiser’s traditional strength, by improving comfort, battery life…
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Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop
A wave of “smart toilet” devices is bringing AI-powered stool analysis into the home, as companies chase a booming gut health market by promising personalised health insights from bathroom habits. Firms such as Kohler Health and startup Throne sell clip-on toilet devices with cameras that record and analyse stool and urine, generating gut health and…