Coming soon, the Master & Dynamic headphones and earphones for Automobili Lamborghini in the Squadra Corse version 
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Coming soon, the Master & Dynamic headphones and earphones for Automobili Lamborghini in the Squadra Corse version

Coming soon, the Master & Dynamic headphones and earphones for Automobili Lamborghini in the Squadra Corse version

The audio devices at the 2021 Super Trofeo World Finals

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 15 November 2021 – One year from the news of the partnership with Master & Dynamic, Automobili Lamborghini announces the Squadra Corse version of co-branded headphones. Master & Dynamic, a New York brand and a leading producer of premium audio devices, takes on the official colors of Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse, adding the new version of headphones and earphones to the three liveries already available.

The collection comprises two of Master & Dynamic’s most technologically advanced audio devices, with wireless connectivity range up to 30 m. The MW65 wireless headphones, equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 technology supporting AptX and SBC, feature two ANC (Active Noise-Cancelling) modes, so that each user can adjust the sound according to the listening environment, and battery life up to 24 hours.

The MW07 PLUS True Wireless earphones, equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology supporting AptX and SBC, boast 10 mm beryllium drivers for optimal sound quality and a stainless steel charging case that provides a full 40 hours of battery life.

The MW65 wireless headphones and MW07 PLUS True Wireless earphones are offered with a Y pattern and the Mantis Green color, the same color as the Lamborghini super sports cars. The headphones feature a black anodized aluminum frame covered with black Alcantara® and Mantis Green leather, and the exterior of the speakers is in sapphire glass that reveals the Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse logo and the pattern with the green Y. The MW07 PLUS acetate earphones are inspired by the striking finish of Lamborghini models, and the stainless steel charging case echoes the use of matte paint for the bodywork.

The world finals of the 2021 Lamborghini Super Trofeo at the Marco Simoncelli International Circuit in Misano Adriatico were the perfect setting to experience the new earphones and headphones, to be immersed in the silence and seek concentration before the race or to relax after the exertions of the race and the hours of adrenaline.

The entire Master & Dynamic for Automobili Lamborghini collection is available at lamborghinistore.com, MasterDynamic.com, MasterDynamic.co.uk and MasterDynamic.eu

Master & Dynamic

With an unrelenting attention to design and detail, Master & Dynamic has a deep passion for building beautifully crafted and technically sophisticated sound tools to help focus, inspire and transport your mind. Since its launch in 2014, New York City-based premium audio brand Master & Dynamic has released a variety of award-winning audio products ranging from wired and wireless headphones to a wireless speaker. Its first true wireless earphones, the MW07, were recognized for world class design as the winner of The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019.

Designed to be modern yet timeless, Master & Dynamic products utilize only the finest materials and are engineered to last, creating the perfect balance of aesthetics, strength, comfort and exceptional sound. Master & Dynamic believes mastery is a never-ending exploration requiring a dynamic approach and has collaborated with leading luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton as well as world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye. Our sound tools can be found in over 500 partner stores around the world. View the entire collection at www.masterdynamic.com and join the conversation at @masterdynamic.

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Blockchain platform for trading cards – Forward31 launches start-up Fanzone

Blockchain platform for trading cards

Forward31 launches start-up Fanzone

Berlin. Porsche drives its digitization strategy forward: through its company builder Forward31, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is launching the start-up Fanzone. The young company develops and operates a platform for digital trading cards. Thus, Porsche is opening a new business area in online gaming and digital entertainment.

The Berlin-based start-up offers an online marketplace for trading cards. Sports fans can collect and exchange digital player cards over Fanzone and use them in different game variants. The special feature of this interactive offering is that the company uses blockchain technology for the platform. This enables the creation of so-called non-fungible tokens (NFTs), i.e., digital objects that cannot be copied. NFTs guarantee the rarity and identity of collectables. Thanks to verifiable ownership, fans can benefit from value increases, for example, for limited editions. Fanzone’s first partner is the German Football Association (DFB).

New marketing channels for sports institutions and managers
“The demand for classic trading cards and albums has been unbroken for decades,” says Christian Knörle, Head of Company Building at Porsche Digital. “With Fanzone, we are now digitizing this promising market. We look forward to strategically supporting Fanzone and the team with Dirk Weyel, Björn Hesse, and Claudio Weck on this journey.” The founders bring along many years of experience in gaming, sports marketing, and blockchain technology.

In addition to the offering for fans, the platform also provides new marketing channels for sports institutions and officials – as the digital collectables are to depict various sports and leagues in the future. Currently, football player cars for the German women’s and men’s national teams, the U21 youth team, and players from the German third league can be collected. Further partnerships are being planned.

“We are convinced that innovative, digital interaction platforms between sports fans and their favourite teams offer huge growth potential,” says Dirk Weyel, Chief Executive Officer of Fanzone. “That’s why we’re excited to be able to build such a platform sustainably with a strong partner like Forward31.”

Porsche’s start-up ecosystem
Porsche is consistently driving the expansion of its start-up ecosystem forward to strategically increase its innovative strength. In addition to creating start-ups through the company builder Forward31, the sports car manufacturer uses various other instruments: the company invests directly in promising young businesses through its investment unit, Porsche Ventures. With the APX accelerator programme, a joint venture between Porsche and the media company Axel Springer, Porsche focuses on further developing companies that are in an earlier start-up phase. Porsche is also a partner of the open innovation platform “Startup Autobahn”.

About Forward31
The company builder Forward31 is a business unit of Porsche Digital. The focus is on building a portfolio of promising start-ups that tap into new target groups and value chains beyond the core automotive business. Jointly with entrepreneurs, these are founded and further developed as independent companies. Further information can be found at: www.forward31.com

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Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team to Further Lunar Exploration with Autonomous Moon Rover
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Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team to Further Lunar Exploration with Autonomous Moon Rover

Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team to Further Lunar Exploration with Autonomous Moon Rover

Only 5% of the Moon’s surface has been explored by the human race, and to reach the other 95%, NASA astronauts on the Artemis program are going to need some serious wheels.

That’s why Lockheed Martin and General Motors have teamed up to design the next generation of lunar rovers, capable of transporting astronauts across farther distances on the lunar surface. Unlike the Apollo days when the rovers only traveled four miles from the landing site, Artemis astronauts will go farther and explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before to conduct critical scientific research.

This type of mobility is a huge step – or a giant leap – toward enabling and sustaining long-term exploration of the lunar surface. The science that Artemis astronauts will conduct will help NASA better understand the fundamental planetary processes underlying our solar system, and will help us better understand and protect Earth.

Not only will these vehicles be well-equipped to go the distance, they will also be driver optional. Autonomous, self-driving systems would enable the vehicle to operate with or without humans onboard, and pave the way for future human missions, commercial payload services and enhanced scientific utility.

“These next-generation rover concepts will dramatically extend the exploration range of astronauts as they perform high-priority science investigation on the Moon that will ultimately impact humanity’s understanding of our place in the solar system,” said Rick Ambrose, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Space.

A Lockheed Martin-GM rover would be able to preposition itself autonomously near a landing site prior to the astronauts’ arrival, and astronauts would have the ability to task the rover from the Human Landing System or the orbiting lunar Gateway to conduct science operations without a driver. This enables NASA to fit more science into a smaller amount of time, and allows us to uncover the critical information that the other 95% of the lunar surface may hold.

Zooming on the Moon

Driving on the Moon is not your average off-roading experience. The new lunar rover concept would be expertly outfitted to drive over rugged terrain in the dark and cold.

Unlike Earth and even Mars, days and nights on the Moon are just under 14 days long. The Lockheed Martin-GM rovers would be designed to survive and even operate in the two-week long night that sees temperatures of down to -280 degrees Fahrenheit, and day-time temperatures of 260 Fahrenheit.

“The biggest difference is, when you design for the Moon and for space applications, the force of gravity is different and has to be taken into account,” said Madhu Raghavan, Global Research & Development Group Manager at GM. “There are extreme temperature swings, and the radiation in space becomes a challenge in terms of systems design. You’re also operating in a vacuum and designing your systems to withstand the shock of the actual launch.”

The vehicles’ design would expertly mitigate these challenges. Lockheed Martin has built multiple deep space robotic spacecraft that have gone to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, asteroids, comets and other destinations throughout the solar system.

“We’ve led missions to other planetary bodies for decades, building spacecraft that can survive the high radiation environment, cold temperatures, and yet be very light and very reliable,” said Kirk Shireman, vice president, Lunar Exploration Campaigns at Lockheed Martin. “This is what we specialize in, and we are more than capable of meeting and exceeding this challenge for NASA.”

A Dynamic Duo

With both brains and brawn, the Lockheed Martin-GM alliance brings together innovations from both companies to make transformative vehicles, drawing on strong legacies of engineering and performance from both companies.

“GM is a world leader in automobile manufacturing and technology, and Lockheed Martin is a world leader in spacecraft. The two companies joining forces to build a mobility system on the Moon just makes perfect sense.”

 Kirk Shireman, vice president, Lunar Exploration Campaigns at Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin will lead the team by leveraging its legacy and history working with NASA.

“Our goal is to build a vehicle that is affordable, that exceeds our customer requirements, and to do it rapidly. Digital tools are how we achieve that,” Shireman said. “We’ve demonstrated already across programs and proposals the speed, affordability and reliability that digital tools enable, and we fully expect to leverage and expand on that experience with this program.”

GM brings to the table decades of experience designing for on and off-road environments, a strong focus on quality and human safety, and a shared mission.

“There’s a lot of synergy between our two companies – we complement each other well,” said Jeff Ryder, vice president, Growth & Strategy at GM Defense. “The lunar rover designs for extreme off-road environments have a lot of similarities with our tactical military vehicles on the GM Defense side. It’s great to work with a company like Lockheed Martin who has a shared mission of supporting the warfighter.”

GM brings to the table state-of-the-art battery-electric technologies and propulsion systems that are central to the company’s extensive electric vehicle strategy. Research from the development of battery and power systems for the lunar rover may ultimately spur advances on electric vehicles back on Earth, too.

“Because the operating conditions are so extreme in space, our work on this project will help us make safer and better batteries back on Earth,” Raghavan said. “The Moon and Mars are, of course, totally unstructured, unlined roads. Designing for that environment will ultimately just make our EV capabilities on Earth that much stronger.”

Enabling a Celestial Human Future

As it was during the Apollo era, every minute of the Artemis astronauts’ time on the lunar surface will be carefully planned in order to maximize the science value of having humans back on the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.

So, what is NASA hoping to uncover on the uncharted territory that remains of the Moon? The Moon is often referred to as the cornerstone of the solar system. Scientific investigations on the Artemis program will help NASA understand the risks and potential resources of the Moon’s South Pole, where they hope to establish the Artemis Base Camp concept by the end of the decade.

“The technology has evolved so much in the last 50 years, to the point where we can now use autonomy for these vehicles to aid in the astronauts’ missions,” Shireman said. “Autonomy will enable these rovers to carry tools and samples, and allows the crews to do more in the time they have there on the surface.”

To achieve our ultimate goal of utilizing the resources on the Moon to sustain a human presence, Shireman says we’ll need to have a reliable way of transporting those resources. This is the first major step in that direction.

“I’ve worked on many space programs in the past, but this isn’t just another space mission,” said Ryder. “It’s the return to, and permanent habitation of the Moon. It’s not just cool or interesting –it’s historical. It’s a major milestone in human activity in space.”

According to Raghavan, he’s seen a major influx of job applicants for open positions on his project team. “This is the stuff you dream about as a kid in science class,” he said. “People want to be part of this.”

Illustration of NASA astronauts on the lunar South Pole. Credit: NASA

Other scientific activities that surface mobility could enable include field geology, sample collection and return, and deployed experiments. These investigations are conducted in the hopes that they may increase our understanding of how the Moon formed and evolved, how it interacts with the Sun, and how water and other resources arrived at the Moon, and how they are transported and preserved.

These are all questions that, once answered, will help us sustain life on the Moon. The Lockheed Martin-GM team stands re

ady to autonomously chauffeur the astronauts to the dark regions of the Moon to advance our human future in space.

“I always think about alliances, and how you have to start with something real,” Ryder said. “As we go do this, it’ll likely lead to  additional opportunities. It’s a great pathway going forward, and I’m sure there will be more opportunities for our two companies to come together to further human spaceflight.”

Watch Replay: Lunar Mobility Announcement

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Bang & Olufsen presenta Beolab 28, un altavoz estéreo conectado avanzado

Bang & Olufsen presenta Beolab 28, un altavoz estéreo conectado avanzado

Bang & Olufsen presenta hoy Beolab 28, un altavoz inalámbrico adaptable que combina innovaciones acústicas avanzadas con funciones de altavoz inteligente convenientes para crear una experiencia excepcional desde el primer momento. Beolab 28 se puede colocar en cualquier lugar de la casa gracias a su diseño delgado, transmite cualquier cosa al instante y proporciona un sonido envolvente y potente con calidad de estudio que se adapta automáticamente a su espacio, diseñado para la longevidad.

“Beolab 28 es nuestro altavoz conectado más avanzado hasta la fecha, y proporciona un sonido potente y opciones de ubicación flexibles debido a su forma delgada y tamaño reducido. Beolab 28 incluye funciones de transmisión y conectividad inalámbrica de vanguardia que le permiten disfrutar de su música exactamente de la manera que desee ”, afirma Christoffer Poulsen, vicepresidente senior y director de gestión de productos de Bang & Olufsen.

SONIDO DE GRADO DE ESTUDIO ADAPTATIVO

Beolab 28, que ofrece una potente experiencia de sonido, ejemplifica la filosofía de sonido de Bang & Olufsen. El oyente puede sentir físicamente los graves logrados por el subwoofer incorporado basado en un controlador de 6.5 “hecho a medida. El controlador presenta una gran excursión para obtener unos graves potentes y precisos. La última generación de compensación activa de sala de Bang & Olufsen adapta la respuesta de graves a la habitación, lo que permite colocar los altavoces en cualquier lugar.

Usando tres controladores de rango completo de 3 ”colocados en la parte delantera y uno a cada lado, y un tweeter de 1” en la parte delantera para una calidad de agudos óptima, es posible crear una directividad uniforme en todo el rango de frecuencia significativo. Los controladores de rango completo y el tweeter tienen una sensibilidad excepcionalmente alta y fueron desarrollados específicamente para Beolab 28 para crear una calidad de rango medio clara incluso a niveles muy altos, así como una reproducción de agudos precisa y dinámica.

Gracias al Beam Width Control, Beolab 28 garantiza la mejor experiencia auditiva para cualquier situación. En el “modo estrecho”, la música llega al oído directamente y sin alteraciones, lo que minimiza la interferencia de los reflejos de las paredes laterales y demuestra la escucha perfecta en el punto óptimo. En el “modo ancho”, el haz difunde más sonido alrededor de los altavoces, manteniendo un equilibrio tonal natural incluso cuando está sentado o caminando lejos del área de escucha óptima frente a los altavoces.

UNA EXPERIENCIA EXCEPCIONAL Y FÁCIL Beolab 28 redefine la noción de un altavoz todo en uno donde se celebra la simplicidad. El subwoofer integrado que dispara hacia abajo amplifica la capacidad de graves suficiente para llenar habitaciones aún más grandes sin la necesidad de agregar un subwoofer externo. Esto proporciona la mejor experiencia auditiva al tiempo que minimiza el desorden para brindar más libertad al diseñar un espacio interior. Beolab 28 también se puede montar en la pared para que no ocupe espacio en el suelo. La configuración es fácil, rápida y sin cables gracias a la conectividad inalámbrica, que ofrece sincronización de altavoces a 24 bits / 48 kHz en microsegundos. La transmisión de música incorporada permite a los oyentes tomar su teléfono y transmitir directamente a los parlantes. Los usuarios pueden escuchar música en la sala de estar o en toda la casa a través de Airplay 2 o Chromecast, la aplicación B&O y Bluetooth. Los altavoces serán compatibles con Beolink Multiroom en otoño de 2021 mediante una actualización automática de software. Beolab 28 también se puede emparejar con un televisor Bang & Olufsen mediante Powerlink o Wireless Powerlink.

Se ha creado una interfaz de usuario táctil simple en la parte superior de Beolab 28 que se ilumina cuando se acerca gracias a los sensores de proximidad incorporados, invitando visualmente al usuario a interactuar con el producto. La elegante interfaz de usuario permite a los oyentes pausar / reproducir, saltar y subir o bajar el volumen. La incorporación de 4 botones favoritos permite a los oyentes acceder fácilmente a su estación de radio favorita utilizando la lista de reproducción Bang & Olufsen Radio o Spotify incorporada. Los clientes pueden optar por operar los altavoces de varias formas, ya sea directamente a través de la interfaz de usuario, utilizando un control remoto Bang & Olufsen o directamente a través del teléfono inteligente.

DISEÑO DESTACADO QUE SE ADAPTA A CUALQUIER LUGAR

Elegante y con una silueta esbelta, Beolab 28 es un altavoz versátil que se puede colocar en cualquier lugar de la sala de estar, ya sea de pie en el suelo o colgado de la pared. Elija entre aluminio Natural Silver, Black Anthracite o Bronze Tone y combínelos con fundas para altavoces en tejido de punto de alta calidad o madera maciza para adaptarse a cualquier ambiente interior. Las fundas de tela están disponibles en dos tonos: gris y gris mélange. Las cubiertas de madera están disponibles en roble claro, roble, roble ahumado y nogal.

El diseño de Beolab 28 consiste en un altavoz de columna con una curvatura redonda en el extremo inferior, seguido de una forma cónica que contiene el woofer. El altavoz se mantiene unido por una columna vertebral que oculta los cables y da la impresión de que el altavoz está flotando en el aire.

Conocido por sus movimientos mecánicos, Beolab 28 incorpora cortinas que se abren mágicamente cuando se enciende el altavoz o se mueven cuando se ajusta el haz de sonido, lo que indica si el altavoz está en modo estrecho o ancho. Esto pone en escena la experiencia auditiva y crea un ritual atractivo para el usuario.

THE FINEST MATERIALS, BUILT TO LAST

Beolab 28 está diseñado para la longevidad y creado en la legendaria Factory 5 de Bang & Olufsen en Struer, Dinamarca. El cilindro de aluminio anodizado se forma mediante una técnica de hilado mientras se presiona doblemente para darle forma. Para alcanzar la forma cónica del pie, el componente de aluminio se forma cuidadosamente utilizando técnicas de expansión y reducción para asegurar una forma inusual y sorprendente. Las cubiertas de madera se fabrican en Bjerrum Nielsen, un proveedor con el que Bang & Olufsen ha trabajado desde 1949 debido a sus valores compartidos al priorizar la artesanía y cada pieza se inspecciona a ojo para garantizar la mejor calidad.

El compromiso de Bang & Olufsen con la longevidad también se aplica a la tecnología en la que el altavoz incluye el nuevo módulo de conectividad reemplazable de Bang & Olufsen. Esto se ha adelantado con suficiente potencia de procesamiento y tecnología de conectividad para recibir nuevas actualizaciones de rendimiento y funciones en los próximos años. Si la conectividad y la tecnología de transmisión alguna vez se vuelven obsoletas, el módulo se puede reemplazar con las últimas actualizaciones tecnológicas, preparando el altavoz para el futuro para las generaciones venideras.

Beolab 28 está inspirado en la forma icónica de la columna utilizada en Beolab Penta, Beolab 6000 y Beolab 8000, que todavía están siendo atendidos por Bang & Olufsen en la actualidad, lo que demuestra el compromiso de la empresa con el diseño atemporal y el sonido incomparable.

Bang Olufsen revela el impresionante televisor Beovision Harmony de 88 pulgadas

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JETOPTERA J-2000 FLYING CAR
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JETOPTERA J-2000 FLYING CAR

JETOPTERA J-2000 FLYING CAR

Jetoptera was recently awarded two 2021 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts from the USAF to further characterize the noise of its patented Fluidic Propulsive System (FPS™) in an anechoic chamber wind tunnel and to prove that the FPS™ used with an Upper Surface Blown Wing (USB) configuration will produce specific lift force levels similar to those of a rotor-wing aircraft, yet without moving parts.

For the first contract, Jetoptera has partnered with the University of Notre Dame (Professor Scott Morris) to employ the anechoic wind tunnel in their Turbomachinery Labs and characterize the aero performance and acoustics signature of the FPS™ and compare it to similar thrust propulsors currently employed in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) concepts.

“We will compare the FPS™ and three other propulsion technologies that are the legacy propulsors for Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) UAVs and UAM vehicles using a similar power supply for each. Having already established our FPS™ lower noise emissions potential versus a propeller under another program, this time we will be using an anechoic chamber and a different measurement system, with the goal of confirming the advantages of the propulsion technology we have invented” said Dr. Andrei Evulet, CEO of Jetoptera, Inc.

Jetoptera has also partnered with the University of Washington (Professor Alberto Aliseda) to employ the Kirsten Wind Tunnel to demonstrate feasibility of lift and thrust augmentation by a wing-integrated Fluidic Propulsion System via the Boundary Layer Ingestion and Upper Blown Surface Jet Mechanisms. Our goal is to find the maximum vertical lift produced with this combination and demonstrate that by distributing the FPS™ along a wing we can produce a specific lift force (lbf/hp) similar to a low disk load rotor employed by rotary wing aircraft. “We will investigate and find the optimal architecture for the use of the wing for VTOL in conjunction with the FPS™ and how it could match the performance of a rotor, by using the same power, but without the large, noisy, moving parts,” said Dr. Evulet.

“We are on the technological design path to demonstrate that an aircraft using the FPS™ is quieter, faster, simpler, more compact and less expensive than a rotor or propeller driven aircraft. Combined with FPS™’ agnosticism to energy sources – it can be powered by jet fuels, Diesel, SAF, hydrogen or electric – we are confident about the superiority of our propulsion solution as noise, safety and performance continue to be major challenges in unmanned and manned aviation,” added Dr. Evulet.

The period of performance is six months for each contract.

In July 2018, Jetoptera finished propulsion tests, triggering an issuing of $1.5 million in equity. In September 2018, Jetoptera and GE Aviation announced that they were cooperating “to jointly demonstrate a 500-pound-force (lbf) class Fluidic Propulsion System leveraging a gas generator based on GE Aviation’s H-Series turboprop engine. This is the first step towards a fully customized gas generator which will lead to a Jetoptera 500 VTOL full flight demonstrator.”

A 50 kg (110 lbs) subscale propulsion system test rig completed a tethered flight in October of 2018, and the company states that the fluid propulsion system met their standards in the “production of stable, repeatable and reliable thrust”. The company reported that it was awarded a patent for their fluid propulsion system in April 2019, and announced in December that additional patents for “Fluidic Propulsion System“, “Configuration for Vertical Takeoff and Landing System for Aerial Vehicles“, and “Flying Car” had also been issued. In this announcement the company made the updated claim that their fluid propulsion System would allow their high-speed configuration of the aircraft to reach speeds between 200 and 400 mph, a revision to the earlier claim that the craft was only capable of speeds up to 200 mph.

A quarter scale model of the J2000 was reported to have flown in May 2019, and during the initial flight the demonstrator reached a top speed of 90mph. In July 2019, this demonstrator completed a successful cargo-delivery demonstration, and in August Jetoptera claimed that the flight testing campaign that utilized the model had successfully demonstrated several key characteristics of the aircraft, including:

  • Fully autonomous VTOL to wingborne missions; the missions were fully preprogramed to execute VTOL and high speed flight and they can be customized using simple interfaces such as a tablet.
  • Hovering and maneuverability in flight, per mission input or manually.
  • Transitions from and to hovering from speeds exceeding 100 mph.
  • Dynamic characteristics of aircraft in hover and wingborne modes for further analyses.

This model was fully electric, employing batteries as a source of power and electric fans as the means of propulsion. The company reports plans to use thrusters and a turbo-compressor for later models, but has taken meaningful strides in demonstrating their claim that the J200 is capable of fully electric flight.

In January 2020, Jetoptera reported a partnership with Honeywell aimed at the adoption of fluid propulsion systems in the defense market, and in March of 2021 the company was awarded contracts from the U.S. Air Force to test the noise characteristics of the aircraft and prove that their fluid propulsion system was capable of producing “specific lift force levels similar to those of a rotor-wing aircraft, yet without moving parts”.

About Jetoptera

Jetoptera’s vision is to create a world where aerial mobility is commonplace for both cargo and people. We have developed a unique propulsion system integrated with a novel airframe. This allows us to create lighter, more efficient, and less complex aircraft. Our technology enables vertical and short takeoff and landing (V/STOL), high speeds, sizable payloads and range, and maneuverability.

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Sony Launches FX3 Full-Frame Camera with Cinematic Look and Enhanced Operability for Creators
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Sony Launches FX3 Full-Frame Camera with Cinematic Look and Enhanced Operability for Creators

Sony Launches FX3 Full-Frame Camera with Cinematic Look and Enhanced Operability for Creators

The Most Compact and Lightweight Cinema Line Camera and First Choice for Creators Who Strive for New Cinematic Freedom

  • 2 megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor and BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
  • Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO expandable to 409,600 for very low light conditions and 15+ stops of dynamic range
  • S-Cinetone™ look profile which is inspired by the digital cinema camera VENICE’s colour science, also used in FX9 and FX6 Cinema Line cameras, and records up to 4K 120p
  • Compact and lightweight body design with high operability for hand-held shooting, gimbal and drone-mounted work
  • Multi-thread (1/4-20 UNC) body makes it easy to mount accessories
  • Detachable XLR handle unit with two of XLR/TRS audio input
  • “Active Mode” image stabilisation supports handheld movie shooting
  • Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, Touch Tracking (real-time tracking) and Real-time Eye AF, also used in other Alpha™ cameras
  • Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording (Continued) by Effective heat dissipation and built-in cooling fan　

(ASIA PACIFIC, 24 February 2021) – Sony today officially announced the FX3 (model ILME-FX3) camera that combines the best of Sony’s industry-leading digital cinema technology with advanced imaging features from Alpha™ mirrorless cameras to create the ultimate cinematic look.

As the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line, the FX3 delivers a cinematic look and professional operability and reliability all in one device that answers the needs of young creators who are looking for new ways to express their creative vision. The new model provides outstanding image quality and usability for small scale and one-person shooting. The FX3 boasts first-class focus performance, optical image stabilisation, handheld shooting design and advanced heat dissipation for extended recording times. All this in a compact, lightweight body that provides the performance and mobility to meet the growing demands of today’s content creators.

“The FX3 was designed to turn creative vision into reality,” said Ryo Ochi, General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. “It allows creators to bring their visual expression into the world of cinema through immersive content. We will continue to support the world’s creators through Sony’s Cinema Line Series.”

Cinematic Look

The FX3 flaunts Sony’s industry-leading image sensor technology to achieve high processing speeds and outstanding image quality. The full-frame, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor full-frame 10.2 megapixel (approx. effective) count for movie recording (and 12.1 effective megapixels for stills) and the BIONZ XR image processing engine team up to ensure high sensitivity with low noise. The standard ISO range is 80 to 102,400 (expandable to 409,600 when shooting a movie), and dynamic range is an impressively wide 15+ stops2.

In response to a growing need for more expressive depth, the FX3, along with FX9 and FX6 Cinema Line cameras, allows users to create a cinematic look without post-production using S-Cinetone. Based on the colour science inspired by Sony’s flagship VENICE camera, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones, plus soft colours and smooth highlights that are essential to cinematic look.

Create movies with in-camera 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second3. Extraordinarily smooth slow-motion imagery (up to 5x) at QFHD (3840 x 2160) resolution with autofocus provides new expressive capability.

Sony FX3 Full-frame Cinema Line Camera

Designed for Comfortable Solo-Shooting

The most compact and lightweight Cinema Line camera is ideal for handheld shooting, gimbal and drone-mounted work. It weighs just 715 grams, including the battery and memory cards, and the body is 77.8 mm high, 129.7 mm wide and 84.5 mm deep – without protrusions. The camera grip has been carefully designed to provide optimum flexibility, stability and comfort for long shoots.

Designed for mobility and efficiency, the FX3’s body features five thread holes (1/4-20 UNC) to easily attach compatible accessories while remaining light enough for handheld shooting and making it easy to carry and set up. The supplied XLR handle unit securely attaches to the body via the Multi Interface Shoe without any special tools and provides three additional thread holes for accessories: two on the top and one on the end. External monitors, recorders, wireless microphone receivers, the accessory shoe kit (cold shoe plate), or other add-ons can be securely attached.

To enable high quality audio, the XLR handle unit includes two XLR/TRS audio inputs to the FX3. With an optional XLR microphone, digital audio data can be directly transferred to the camera for outstanding audio quality.  Camera settings provide audio recording formats, including 4-channel 24-bit recording. Because the XLR adaptor is integrated into the handle and does not require any additional cables or batteries, it offers stress-free set up.

The FX3 offers Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) by using the 627 points focal plane phase-detection system during movie recording. The camera is further enhanced with Touch Tracking (Real-time Tracking) where simply touching the desired subject on the monitor screen initiates auto focus and tracking on that subject. Precise and smooth focus is maintained with Real-time Eye AF – technology that pinpoints eye even when subjects are looking down or up at steep angles. Additionally, other AF features have been included and refined in response to feedback from professional users, including AF Transition Speed, AF Subject Shift Sensitivity, intuitive control and AF support when focusing manually. These AF features have been implemented in the FX3 to ensure stable, flexible and precise focusing in any situation and are easy to operate for solo shoots.

The FX3 features 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation – highly effective for handheld shooting. A high precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors have made it possible to provide an Active Mode4 that is dedicated to movie shooting in each format, including 4K. In-body image stabilisation means that effective stabilisation can be achieved with a wide range of lenses, including E-mount lenses that do not include stabilisation of their own. In addition, the FX3 records image stabilisation metadata that can be done more practical adjustment during post-production using Catalyst Browse/Prepare.

Expandability and Operability for Content Creators

Operability

No compromises have been made when designing the FX3 in terms of professional control and operability. The buttons frequently used in movie shooting such as ISO, iris, and white balance adjustment are located on the grip and on the top of the body. The design allows solo creators to control the buttons with one hand. In addition, 140 functions assignable to 15 custom keys allow for ultimate efficiency.

The zoom lever located on the top of the grip not only controls compatible powered zoom lenses, but also allows Clear Image Zoom to be also used with unpowered zoom and prime lenses with less image degradation – reducing the number of lenses required for many projects. This lever also enables smooth zooming that is difficult for manual zoom-ring control.

Recording lamps (tally) are provided on the upper front and rear of the camera, so that operator can easily distinguish when the camera is rolling. A side-opening vari-angle touch-panel LCD monitor allows for easy operation and is suitable for gimbal-mounted shots, complicated angles, handheld operation and more. Flexible Exposure Mode allows the FX3 to have a similar Auto/Manual switch operation as other FX series cameras for aperture (iris), shutter speed, and ISO, which can be set independently. A short press of the assigned custom buttons enables switching between locking the dial / Manual, and a long press on the custom buttons allows on-off switching of Auto setting.

Reliability

Creators need more than just refined features and performance; they also need reliability and durability. The FX3 combines a fan for active cooling with effective heat dissipation resulting in uninterrupted 4K 60p recording without thermal shutdown5. The newly developed fan provides high-efficiency cooling.

The new camera also features a dust and moisture resistant design and durable magnesium alloy chassis. Moreover, USB PD (Power Delivery) supports fast charging[x] for uninterrupted recording.

Expandability

The FX3 is compatible with several recording functions including S-Log3 gamma with S-Gamut3.Cine colour space to preserve rich colour and gradation, that can record in a high dynamic range and wide colour gamut. It also supports internal recording in XAVC S™ and XAVC S-I formats in 4K (QFHD) and FHD, and XAVC HS™ (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265, 4K only) format. 4K 60p video in 10-bit 4:2:2 or 16-bit RAW format can be output to an external device via the FX3 HDMI Type-A jack.

The FX3 also offers fast, future-oriented media slots that contributes to unprecedented shooting freedom with two CFexpress Type A cards. The same data can be simultaneously recorded to both cards for backup, and a “relay” mode will automatically switch to the second media card when the first media card becomes full during recording.

The new camera has been developed with advanced connectivity features to better assist professional creators with high-speed wireless LAN functionality (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band[xii]) and wired LAN connection via a compatible USB-to-Ethernet adaptor. This FX3 also supports remote shooting from PC by Imaging Edge Desktop™ application “Remote” via Wi-Fi, or Superspeed USB 5Gbps connection over USB Type-C® terminal.

About Cinema Line

Cinema Line is a series of cameras that have a filmic look – cultivated from Sony’s long experience in digital cinema production – plus, enhanced operability and reliability that respond to the wide variety of creators’ high demands.

Cinema Line includes the digital cinema camera VENICE, highly acclaimed in the feature and episodic production industry, the professional camera FX9, which is popular for documentary and drama production and the FX6, for grab and shoot action and content creation. With the addition of the new FX3, the most compact camera in the series, Sony offers a true line up of versatile creative tools for all types of visual storytellers.

Pricing and Availability

The FX3 will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific from March 2021.

Exclusive stories about Cinema Line, FX3 and Sony’s other imaging products can be found at https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/cinema-line and https://www.sony-asia.com/alphauniverse/home – resources designed to educate and inspire all fans of Sony’s technology for content creation and photography.

A product video on the new FX3 can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/2YXh88hwqnM.

For detailed product information, please visit: https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilme-fx3.

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Tuna Scope -The Secrets to a Tuna’s Flavor are Hidden in the Tail.

Tuna examination is one of the many vital artisanal skills that supports the culinary culture revolving around this fish. It is a skill that allows master tuna merchants to determine properties such as the flavor and texture of a tuna just by eye without ever tasting it themselves. As the number of practitioners of this craft dwindle, these trade secrets are in danger of disappearing, so we decided to pass the torch to AI. When want to ensure that people around the world could enjoy the same standard of delicious tuna, even into the far future.

Tuna is one of the ocean’s greatest treasures.

Entrusting the Future of Tuna Examination to AI.

High-quality Tuna for All, Sustainably.

The Secrets to a Tuna’s Flavor are Hidden in the Tail.

The cross section of a tuna’s tail is a road map detailing an intricate story about it’s flavor, texture, freshness and overall quality. Master tuna merchants will examine things like the color and sheen, firmness, and the layering of fat, and through a process forged by experience and intuition, instantly determine the quality of a given fish. This examination has been the primary determiner of prices at fish markets for ages.

Inheriting the Disappearing Legacy of Tuna Examiners.

“No matter how talented someone may be, it takes at least ten years to be able to do this by yourself.” Quality examination is a skill that is cultivated from a combination of years of training, experience and individual intuition, and each practitioner has their own unique tried and true methods. The number of craftsmen, who judges the quality of fish with their highly trained eyes, has fallen to less than half of the industry’s golden age. In the near future, it’s feared that there will be no successors to carry on the occupation.

STORY

We created an AI model that instantaneously determines the quality of a given tuna based on a cross sectional tail scan. We took roughly 4,000 tail images, a number equivalent to that an examiner might see on their ten year path to proficiency, and input the data into the AI program, which succeeded in mastering the skill in a mere month through machine learning. This was the birth of a new successor to the tuna examination tradition that could be utilized around-the-clock anywhere in the world.

The Development of TUNA SCOPE

At a fish processing facility in Yaizu, yellowfin tuna data was recorded along with grades given by real examiners on a four-level scale. on a four to five level scale. Using machine learning, we took the data for roughly 4,000 fish and used it to teach AI the unexplainable nuances of the tuna examination craft.

Testing at the Yaizu Fish Processing Facility

The AI quality examination app was introduced to the yellowfin tuna inspection process at the Yaizu fish processing facility. We tested the app’s accuracy by comparing it to the results of real examiners, revealing that the app was already achieving accuracy level 78%85% as high as its human counterparts with 35 years of experience.

The Creation of “AI Tuna”

Promoting it in sushi restaurants. The tuna that was ranked highest by the AI went on to become its own brand, which was labeled “AI Tuna”. This high quality AI-examined tuna was brought to a sushi restaurant in Tokyo where roughly 1,000 plates were served to customers over five days. According to a survey executed at the restaurant, the brand achieved a 90% customer satisfaction rate.

TUNA SCOPE Goes Global

TUNA SCOPE’s next step is to become a real part of the inspection process at factories, and utilize the data to become increasingly skilled. By expanding beyond Japan, and continuing to acquire data from fisheries around the world, TUNA SCOPE aims to create a world standard for tuna quality in the near future.

FUTURE

Artisan Skills in the Hands of AI

The technology developed for TUNA SCOPE has untapped potential for applications across a wide variety of industries. By teaching AI the secrets and nuances required to perform the tasks humans have perfected over the years with the naked eye, we may gain a new ally against a host of problems that humanity faces today. That future might be closer than we think.

www.tuna-scope.com
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Sennheiser HD 820 & HDV 820 A legendary combination
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Sennheiser HD 820 & HDV 820 A legendary combination

In honor of Sennheiser’s 75th anniversary, enjoy this limited time offer for the renowned closed dynamic HD 820 headphones bundled with Sennheiser’s HDV 820, the next generation digital headphone amplifier. Upgrade your audio experience and complement your amplifier with its high-end audiophile headphone for ultimate acoustic performance.

Sennheiser

HD 820 & HDV 820
A legendary combination

Into the great wide open

Made in Germany, the HD 820 stands apart because of it’s extraordinary attention to detail: From the extra comfortable handcrafted ear pads that insulate the listener from ambient noise, to the silver coated OFC cables and gold-plated plugs, to the robust metal headband with an inner damping element.
The sound field of the HD 820 is wide open: can explore and rediscover your music in absolute reference-class quality without intruding on the aural comfort zone of others. The HD 820 not only opens up the sound field, but it also creates new places and opportunities for you to enjoy your music.

The sound: Making great headphones show all their class

In a category of its own, the HDV 820 will deliver – virtually anything – to your headphones. The different timbres of two otherwise identical instruments, the distance between the musicians of an orchestra, the tension before a singer delivers the first note. It is all there, for you to discover through its world class sound.

An all-star team of excellent components

This package offers an unparalleled listening experience, which can even be improved by the Sennheiser HDV 820 amplifier for dynamic headphones – the perfect companion to the HD 820.

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YuJet begins sales for 24 mph electric surfboard with jet propulsion

No need to hit the beach to surf, you can make your own waves with the YuJet Surfer electric jetboard

A design team comprising pro surfers and engineers has revealed its first product aimed at having eco-friendly fun on the water. The YuJet Surfer is an electric surfboard that’s said to bring “the power of a jetski to a surfboard.”

YuJet Surfer electric jetboard promises 40 minute ride at up to 24 mph

Surfboards able to propel themselves are nothing new, but they’re still not a particularly common sight at beaches, lakes or rivers. If you want to make your own waves without polluting the local environment with noise and fumes, you could opt for even more rare all-electric boards. But it’ll cost you a pretty penny – the recently announced Rävik S, for example, could set you back almost US$19,000. A new e-surfer from YuJet washes up at almost half that.

“We’ve worked for years to create a product that can propel powered water sports forward,” said YuJet’s co-founder, Jeremy Schneiderman. “Our first product to market, the YuJet Surfer, is the culmination of our passion, our experience, and our vision for the future. We wanted to make a product that was easy to ride for every skill level and could deliver the thrill of surfing in just minutes. We cannot wait for everyone to experience the excitement of the ride.”
The YuJet Surfer electric jetboard can get up to 24 mph
YuJet

The YuJet Surfer, like the Rävik S, rocks a carbon fiber hull with Eva grips and neoprene handles that helps it tip the scales at 20 lb (9 kg), with the battery removed. That lithium-ion battery is reported waterproof and could keep you on the water for up to 40 minutes per charge. An electric motor drives a jetski-like water jet for up to 24 mph (38.6 km/h) of relatively quiet, local emissions-free e-surfing.

The wireless controller with variable speed trigger offers beginner and rider performance modes, and YuJet reckons that learners can be up and riding on the water in as little as five minutes.

And when it’s time to head home, the fins and battery can be removed without needing tools. The company has aimed for minimal maintenance too, with a quick spray down with clean water all that’s needed to keep the e-surfboard looking sharp. Optional accessories include a replacement battery, battery charger and wheel set (to help roll the board to waiting transport on land).

The YuJet Surfer is available from today for US$9,999, which ain’t cheap. But if you have the cash to splash, it does look like fun – as you can see in the short video below.

Source: YuJet

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