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Facebook’s drones bring Internet to the world
Gaia Multitool Displays 3D Printing’s Practicality
Foream X1 Is a Wearable Camera with Social Sharing

Facebook’s drones bring Internet to the world

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 02:35 PM PDT

Facebook has announced they’ve finished building the first out of a series of drones which will act as Internet relays for the most remote areas of the world. Read all about it here!

The newest Facebook drone, which has the same size as a Boeing 737, will operate at 27.000 meters of the ground, and can stay in the air for some 90 days at a time. Facebook claims their newest drones could offer internet at a speed of 10 gigabits per second, and that they might be tested in American soil before the end of the year. These were designed in the UK by Facebook’s own aerospace division, according to Jay Parikh, one of the higher ups of the company when it comes to engineering and infrastructre.

"Our mission is to connect everybody in the world.This is going to be a great opportunity for us to motivate the industry to move faster on this technology”, explained Parikh. He also explained that the team is looking for many other alternatives to these challenge, including satellites, and ground solutions, as their intention is not to build networks and operate them themselves, but to advance these technologies to the point where they become viable for their partners and all operators around the world.

Another Facebook initiative from their project at internet.org is a laser which can shoot data at a speed of tens of gigabytes per second to a point as small as a coin, some 16 kilometers away, which is some 10 times more efficient than the last few achievements with similar technology.

"”Not long ago we started trying out this technology in natural conditions, and by the time we were done, our communication systems via laser could be user to connect our drones to each other and the ground, creating a stratospheric network that could reach even the most remote regions of the planet."

Despite this, Facebook’s expansion outside of its usual market has made internet providers suspicious, as they claim projects like these are an unfair advantage, but also that the tests done in certain locations would limit the access to certain webs and collected user data without authorization as well.

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Gaia Multitool Displays 3D Printing’s Practicality

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 01:22 PM PDT

The trick to creating a commercially successful 3D printer is to eliminate any restrictions regarding the size of the 3D printed objects. Gaia Multitool does away with such limitations.

Gaia Multitool is actually a range of three differently sized 3D printers that accommodate different needs and purposes. The diversification is not only generated by the size of the devices, but also by the materials they can work with.

Here is how Tytan 3D, the manufacturer of the Gaia Multitool, described their product:

“GAIA Multitool gives you complete freedom to create items using almost every possible manufacturing technique. It uses 10 interchangeable toolheads, which turn the machine into several different devices. GAIA Multitool uses delta kinematics and is made from high quality components used in professional industrial machines. It also uses 32-bit electronics based on Smoothieware as well as drivers dedicated for CNC milling machines.

GAIA Multitool is a one of a kind multifunctional device that combines the capabilities of a 3D printer, CNC router, laser engraver, and a number of other tools, giving the user complete freedom to create exciting projects. But what makes GAIA Multitool truly special is its ability to 3D print models from clay, porcelain and many other 100% natural materials that users can prepare themselves!

Each version is ideal for a different type of user depending on their needs and expectations. The Standard version is capable of utilizing all 10 of the various toolheads and has a large enough working area to satisfy the requirements of most typical projects. For larger projects, there is a larger version of the machine – MAXX is one of the biggest 3D printers on the market, with a maximum printing height of 175 cm. And yes, that means you’ll be able to 3D print objects 1 meter high out of ceramics!”

Gaia Multitool is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. To make the jump from a concept to a marketable product, Tytan 3D needs to raise $50,000, which sounds like a very small sum for such an impressive and complex product. The smallest of the printers can be secured by early birds for $1,500, and assuming that the project is successful, the products will be shipped in June or September 2016, depending on the status of the backers.

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Foream X1 Is a Wearable Camera with Social Sharing

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 12:34 PM PDT

An alternative to buying an action camera that attaches to bikes or helmets using various mounts is to get a camera you could wear on your forehead.

Oddly enough, the Forearm X1 wearable camera reminds me of the head flashlights miners wear. Those devices turned more mainstream when hikers discovered their usefulness, and while this piece of wearable tech is far more discreet, the resemblance is uncanny. Needless to say, this head-mounted miniature camera is not for every type of sport, as it may be uncomfortable to wear during biking or skiing. More than that, due to the helmets worn while performing such sports, the camera may not even be able to record all the action properly. The manufacturer emphasized that this product is water resistant, so wearing it while surfing might be a great suggestion.

Sporting an Ambarella A7 sensor, the Forearm X1 is capable of shooting video in 1080p at 30fps. The 87-degree wide angle lens helps people capture more of the action. To ensure that none of the clips you’re filming get lost, you have the option to connect the wearable camera to your smartphone or tablet using Wi-Fi connectivity, in order to sync the videos and photos straight in the cloud. Besides that, there’s the social sharing, one of the most important aspects of this device. At the touch of a button, you can share the clips on social network platforms, fact that will save you a lot of time you would otherwise spend on converting the files and uploading them to the social media sites.

Head-mounted cameras, not necessarily in this shape and size, could prove to be very convenient, as you won’t have to worry anymore whether the image is framed properly or not. What you see is most probably what is recorded, given the short distance between the lens and your eyes. This could make action recording more natural. Forearm X1 could take the interaction with what you’re filming to a new level.

There’s no word on how long of a video you can record using the built-in 1160mAh battery, but at least there’s no limitation on the storage you can use. The camera supports Class 10 or better microSD cards of up to 32GB, and since the price of these has gone down in the recent past, having a couple of these with you while filming wouldn’t hurt.

Available in green, red, orange, pink, or black, the Forearm X1 wearable camera costs $169, which might sound like a lot, but you need to keep in mind that this is not your typical action cam.

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