A unique characteristic of the geology of Mars has been revealed in breathtaking clarity in the latest release from the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Mars Express orbiter. The surface of the Red Planet appears to have enormous scratches across it. These marks, however, are part of the Tantalus Fossae, a massive fault system on Mars. Apart
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday invited applications for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components. It said that the last date for submitting the application form is May 20, 2022. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Thursday has invited applications for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for those manufacturers
Samsung has announced the development of Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 4.0 as its next-generation storage solution — the successor to the existing UFS 3.1 — to deliver a faster experience on mobile devices. The new solution is built on Samsung’s seventh-generation V-NAND and uses a proprietary controller to deliver a sequential read speed of up
The government on Monday said it is promoting the use of ‘Kisan drones’ and conditions are favourable to take such technology to the farmers. Addressing a conference, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said modernisation of the agricultural sector is on the agenda of the government. Kisan drones are being promoted for crop assessment, digitisation of
A pop-up urban port for delivery drones — and one day, potentially flying taxis — launched Monday in Britain, lifting a box of prosecco for a brief celebratory test flight hailed as ground-breaking. Air-One, a so-called “vertiport” for drones and future electric vehicles taking off and landing vertically, was proclaimed as the first of its kind by
Drone giant DJI Technology said it will temporarily suspend business in Russia and Ukraine, making it the first major Chinese company to halt sales to Russia since the country invaded neighbouring Ukraine in February. “DJI is internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions,” the privately held company said in a statement late on Tuesday. “Pending
Nowadays, many people create video content for social media and platforms such as YouTube using their smartphones since they’re easy to use and often handy. However, handheld videos don’t always look great since footage can be shaky, especially if you’re walking while recording. DJI, popularly known for making drones and handheld gimbals for cameras and smartphones, launched the
Google Pixel 6a may soon be out in the market, reportedly at the Google IO 2022, which is starting May 11. While the speculations regarding the lower-cost smartphone’s features and pricing run high, there are a few rumours that are already making a buzz. It has been reported that the new flagship chipset may compromise with
GoPro Hero 10 Black Bones camera has been launched, which is a stripped-down version of the flagship Hero 10 Black camera. This camera has been purpose-built to be a great first-person-view (FPV) drone camera. Weighing in at only 54g, this is the lightest camera in the company’s lineup. To achieve this feat, GoPro removed the
Godrej is among the most established names in the business of home security in India, with a wide range of products including door locks, personal lockers, video door phones, alarm systems, and CCTV camera systems. Among the company’s more recent launches is the Spotlight range of home security cameras, which is a foray into the
Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera was launched on Wednesday, the company’s first AI-powered camera for the Surface Hub 2 — Microsoft’s interactive whiteboard for business. Businesses that have subscribed fully into Microsoft’s future-of-work vision with the Surface Hub will now be able to upgrade its camera capabilities. The new Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera
Japan’s Panasonic on Wednesday posted a larger-than-expected 44 percent slide in third-quarter operating profit, hit hard by rising costs for raw materials, component shortages and a drop in domestic sales for appliances. Panasonic has sought to reduce its reliance on low-margin consumer electronics and appliances, shifting its focus to automotive batteries for Tesla, production machinery,
Flipkart Grand Gadget Days Sale is now live — a day after the Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 concluded. The Grand Gadget Days Sale will run through January 26, and customers can avail up to 80 percent discounts on electronics and accessories. Electronics like digital cameras, smartwatches, truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, laptops, monitors,
Canon EOS R5 C hybrid camera has been launched in the US. The full-frame camera borrows some elements from the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera, and the Cinema EOS product line to offer “best of both worlds.” The body of Canon EOS R5 C is quite similar to Canon EOS R5 with little alterations such
Panasonic Lumix BS1H full-frame digital single lens mirrorless camera was launched in India on Thursday. Panasonic says that its latest digital camera offers cinema-quality video performance of the Panasonic Lumix S1H, packed in an easy-to-deploy box-style profile. The camera features a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor with Dual Native ISO to capture videos in up to 6K
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2022 will go live on January 17 (January 16 for Prime members), and users can expect heavy discounts on various products ranging from smartphones, tablets, TVs, headphones, TVs, large electronics, and home appliances. Amazon has already announced mobiles and accessories will be available for purchase with up to 40 percent
The DJI Osmo Action was the company’s debut attempt at taking on GoPro in the action camera space, and now it is reimagining GoPro’s long gone but not forgotten Hero Session camera. The DJI Action 2 is about half the size of a GoPro Hero 10 Black and still manages to offer nearly the same
AnkerWork PowerConf C300 webcam has been launched in India by the subsidiary brand of Anker. The webcam is capable of recording full-HD (1080p) videos at 60fps. It has a simple clip for a secure grip and offers plug-and-play functionality. AnkerWork PowerConf C300 comes with USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectivity options. The webcam has been
2021 has been a lot like 2020 — we spent most of the year indoors, and just as the world has started to open up, it feels like we might be immersed back into it thanks to the Omicron variant. And that means, just like last year, we have come to rely on gadgets and
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo digital camera has been unveiled as the latest product offering from the company. The new Instax Mini Evo has a retro-themed design, with an analogue and classic look. It is capable of printing from Instax Mini film and has a dial to switch between film effects. There’s also the lens dial
Sony has added a new model this year to its vlogging camera series called the ZV-E10. It’s not a follow-up to the Sony ZV-1, which launched last year, but is more of an advanced version of it which supports interchangeable lenses and has a larger sensor. What’s even more interesting is the price of this
Over 200 products across nearly 100 brands will be displayed across 10 pavilions during the second online edition of Taiwan Expo India — the flagship exhibition of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Organised with an aim to strengthen business ties between Taiwan and the ASEAN countries including India, the three-day exhibition started on October
Nikon Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera was launched in India on Friday, October 29. The flagship (Nikon FX-format) Z-series camera features a 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor, a 3.2-inch touchscreen monitor, and an electronic viewfinder. Nikon Z9 comes with interchangeable lenses and uses i-TTL balanced fill-flash that uses face information for flash control. The new Nikon camera
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 is in its last leg, and you still have a few days to grab offers and discounts on a range of cameras. We have curated a list of a few cameras with heavy discounts and offers during the Finale Days sale. The list contains DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, vlogging cameras,
Zinq Ring Light Webcam has been launched in India. It offers video recording in full-HD (1,920×1,080 pixels) at 30 frames per second. The entry-level offering for video calling, recording, and gaming features a CMOS sensor and inbuilt microphone. Zinq Ring Light Webcam offers panoramic wide viewing angles with auto and manual focus. The webcam is
Sony Alpha 7 IV interchangeable-lens camera has been unveiled. It comes with a new 33-megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, wide ISO sensitivity range expandable to ISO 50-204,800, wide 15-stop dynamic range, latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, and two new flashes — the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM. The Sony Alpha 7 IV has 10 presets
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale is live with offers and discounts on a range of cameras across price points. We have curated a list of a few popular cameras with heavy discounts and additional offers. The list contains DSLRs, point-and-shoot cameras, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, and instant cameras from companies including Canon, Fujifilm, GoPro,
Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 was launched in India on Wednesday. The new mirrorless camera, which is designed as an upgrade to the existing Lumix GH5, is aimed at videographers looking for a solution to record 4K videos. It comes with the ability to record C4K or 4K 4:2:0 videos at 60 frames per second (fps) frame
Taiwan’s TSMC and Japan’s Sony Group are considering jointly building a chip factory in Japan, with the government ready to pay for some of the investment of about JPY 800 billion ($7.15 billion or Rs. 53,600 crores), the Nikkei reported on Friday. The plant in Kumamoto, southern Japan, is expected to produce semiconductors for automobiles,
It’s sale-season in India and that’s a great time to buy some new gear. If you are looking for a fantastic new camera, then this list should help you with what you need. We’ve picked out a number of great cameras that also have good deals available online that you can buy right now. If