New software will give drone pilots augmented reality vision

French drone manufacturer Sy​sveo has announced that it is developing a unique, software-based visualization system for UAVs that will provide pilots an augmented reality view -- specifically, a 3D image -- atop the existing video feed.

The pilot simply has to navigate the drone to a specific GPS location for the AR image to appear. "Architects could easily use this for creating a real-time simulation of the building they designed, and see it on the ground," Sysveo CEO Clement Alaguillaume told Motherboard." Read More...

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HTC brings the One M9's software tricks to its older devices

Chances are you haven't even gotten your HTC One M9 yet, but that doesn't mean you can't get a feel for its new bits. 

HTC just updated its Blinkfeed app with some of the thoughtful software tricks that shipped on its brand new flagship, and gave it a new name for good measure. Say hello to HTC Sense Home. Read More...

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Game Boy iPhone case going from April Fools' gag to reality

While many online April Fools' Day jokes give themselves away by promising gadgets too good to be true, others are so good they simply demand to be brought to life.

 

US company Hyperkin - maker of a popular series of video game consoles that display old games cartridges on modern TV sets - teased retro gaming fans on Reddit this week with an iPhone case that doubled as a Game Boy player. Read More...

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Comcast: Google, we'll see your 1Gbps fiber and DOUBLE IT

Telco monster wants to rollout out 2Gb/s broadband in Atlanta, rest of the US

So soon after Google promised Atlanta, Georgia, gigabit broadband, Comcast has said it will offer 2Gbps internet to homes in the city in May – and millions more Americans by 2016. Read More...

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Surface 3 Targets Windows-Loving Prosumers

Microsoft on Tuesday raised the curtain on its new Surface 3 tablet, targeting users who want a robust Windows tablet at an iPad price.

Up to now, those looking for a full-featured Windows tablet had to spend US$799 for a Surface Pro 3, but some customers will find their needs can be met with the new $499 Surface 3. Read More...

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Apple may have a plan to make sure its TV service never lags

Apple is reportedly working on its own live TV service to rival Sling TV, and word is it's asking a little more of broadcasters than its competitors are - but it all might be for a good cause.

Apple reportedly wants to stream shows from 25 different channels - and it also wants the networks providing that content to use their own streaming infrastructures, according to Recode. Read More...

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Asus planning to launch new PC on stick 'Chromebit'

Asus is planning to launch a new PC-on-a-stick version, called the Asus Chromebit, which has the new Chrome OS.

According to CNET, the Chromebit looks like a large USB thumb drive, and connects via HDMI to a monitor or television, giving users instant access to Chrome OS and all its features. The stripped-down, always on operating system is essentially a Chrome Web browser, augmented by some basic OS file functions. Read More...

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Duck-like US Navy drone can fly or swim to hunt submarines

There are plenty of flying and swimming drones, but you'd ideally have both at once for sub-hunting -- you want something that can poke its head underwater, but move quickly through the air when needed.

The US Navy certainly knows this. It's developing a duck-like drone, the Flimmer, that can both fly and swim. In addition to both a rear-facing propeller and wings, its latest incarnation has four fins that adapt to what the robotic craft is doing. In flight, they serve as stabilizers and canard wings; in the sea, they flap to give the machine a speed boost. Read More...

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Nikon's dive into 4K starts with the 1 J5 mirrorless camera

Nikon's bread-and-butter business may be its entry-level and high-end DSLRs, but the point-and-shoot and mirrorless models are equally as important to the company.

This is particularly true now more than ever, as these cheaper cameras begin to lose ground to smartphones with great photography features -- like the iPhone 6 or Galaxy S6. Still, Nikon isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Read More...

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