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technology2 days ago•7 min saved

Five Standout Tech Deals on Amazon Outlet This May 2026

Amazon Outlet’s May 2026 picks spotlight five discounted tech items: the HiSense Canvas 144 Hz UHD TV with Google TV and a free wooden bezel for $1,499; the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 1,000‑W home theater package for $598; the Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070, Ryzen 9, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a 17.3” 240 Hz QHD display for $1,359; the ATN BlazeTrek thermal imaging monocular (sensor options 384×288 or 640×512) at $862; and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) at $448. These deals illustrate Amazon Outlet’s mix of overstock/clearance on TVs, audio systems, laptops, night‑vision gear, and wearables, with limited quantities and time windows before they’re removed or rotated out.

via SlashGear|

#amazon-outlet #home-theater #laptops

science17 days ago•38 min saved

Heat signals: mosquitoes use infrared warmth to find humans, study shows

A UCSB-led study found infrared radiation from human skin temperatures doubles female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes’ host-seeking when combined with CO2 and human odor, revealing a new heat-detection cue that helps mosquitoes locate humans up to ~70 cm away. The mechanism likely involves heat-activated neurons on the mosquitoes’ antennae rather than visible-light receptors, with implications for improved traps and understanding disease transmission as climate change expands mosquito ranges.

via Earth.com|

#aedes-aegypti #host-seeking #infrared

pets-and-animals4 months ago•2 min saved

NJ Missing Dog Rescued by USAR Drone Using Thermal Imaging

A Golden Retriever mix named Abbie, who ran over 25 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, was successfully located and rescued using drone thermal imaging by the USAR Drone Team, with assistance from local authorities, after escaping from a shelter transport.

via ABC7 New York|

#abbie-the-dog #dog-rescue #drone-technology

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Robots Achieve Perfect Night Vision in Darkness

Researchers have developed HADAR, a night vision technology that uses heat-assisted detection and ranging to enable machines to see in total darkness with detail comparable to daylight, potentially revolutionizing autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots by providing reliable perception in low-light conditions.

via Earth.com|

#autonomous-vehicles #hadar #night-vision

history7 months ago•3 min saved

Long-Lost Vesuvius Scroll Unveils Stoic Secrets

Researchers used a new thermal imaging technique to read charred papyrus scrolls from Vesuvius's eruption, revealing new details about Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, including his life, teachings, and controversial ideas on social practices, thereby enhancing our understanding of ancient Greek philosophy.

via The Times|

#ancient-scrolls #history #stoicism

local-news7 months ago•6 min saved

LAFD's Response Failures and Challenges in the Palisades Fire

Los Angeles firefighters did not use thermal imaging technology to detect underground embers after a small fire on Jan. 1 in Pacific Palisades, which later rekindled into a devastating wildfire. Experts criticize this decision, highlighting that thermal imaging could have prevented the fire's resurgence. The incident has prompted reviews of firefighting protocols and deployment strategies, emphasizing the importance of technology and staffing in wildfire prevention and control.

via Los Angeles Times|

#firefighting #lafd #local-news

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Baby Crying Can Increase Adults' Body Temperature, Study Finds

A study found that the chaotic sounds of a baby's cry, especially those signaling pain, can cause adults' faces to heat up due to an automatic nervous system response, indicating heightened attention and emotional reaction to distress signals.

via ScienceAlert|

#autonomic-nervous-system #baby-crying #infant-pain

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Apple's iPhone 17 Set to Break Records and Impress at September Launch

Apple's upcoming September 9 event is expected to unveil a thinner iPhone 17, possibly called 'iPhone Air,' along with new Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3. Clues in the event teaser, such as the thermal imaging-inspired logo colors and interactive easter egg on Apple.com, suggest new features related to temperature or heat management. The event promises significant updates to Apple's product lineup, with hints pointing to innovative design and technology enhancements.

via CNET|

#apple-event #apple-watch-series-11 #iphone-17

healthcare9 months ago•2 min saved

Russian Researchers Develop Compact Thermal Imager for Tumor Blood Flow Monitoring

Researchers in Russia have developed a compact, dual-sensor thermal imager that monitors blood flow during tumor surgeries, offering real-time, high-resolution temperature mapping to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes, with potential for widespread adoption in hospitals.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#blood-flow-monitoring #healthcare #russia

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Advancements in Ultra-flat Optics for Broadband Thermal Imaging"

A multi-institutional research team, led by the University of Washington, has developed ultra-thin meta-optics for broadband thermal imaging, addressing the need for lighter and thinner imaging systems with uncompromising image quality. Leveraging a new design framework called "MTF-engineering," which incorporates artificial intelligence and a figure of merit, the team demonstrated thermal imaging with meta-optics in both laboratory and real-world settings. The research represents a significant step toward achieving imaging quality comparable to commercial refractive lens systems, and the team has made their framework available for use in designing meta-optics.

via Phys.org|

#artificial-intelligence #inverse-design #meta-optics

human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

"5-Year-Old Girl with Autism Found Safe in Florida Swamp After Wandering Away"

A missing five-year-old girl with autism was found standing ankle-deep in a swamp in Florida after police used thermal imaging cameras to locate her. The child, reported missing from her home in Tampa, was found unharmed and returned to her family within an hour of the search. Body camera footage showed the moment deputies discovered the child in a wooded area, and one rescuer coaxed her out of the water, leading to a hopeful reunion.

via Yahoo News|

#florida #human-interest #missing-child

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Satellite's Unprecedented Thermal Images Reveal Earth's Heat Variations"

SatVu's HotSat-1 satellite, known as the "world's thermometer," has captured the first images of heat variations across Earth. The thermal imaging satellite, launched in June, aims to provide valuable insights into economic activity and energy efficiency. It monitors infrared to understand heat production and offers a resolution of 10 meters, allowing for detailed temperature differences in cities like Las Vegas and Chicago. The high-resolution images could aid firefighters in monitoring wildfires and help city planners make infrastructure more energy-efficient. SatVu plans to launch eight satellites in total.

via The Weather Channel|

#climate-change #energy-efficiency #heat-variations

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

HOTSAT-1: Unprecedented Detail of Earth's Hotspots Revealed from Space

The HOTSAT-1 satellite, developed and operated by SatVu, has captured the first images revealing temperature differences on Earth's surface in unprecedented detail. With a resolution of 33 feet (10 meters), the satellite's camera can even capture short video sequences. The high-resolution thermal imaging provided by HOTSAT-1 could aid firefighters in monitoring wildfires and help city planners understand how heat escapes from buildings, pipelines, and factories, enabling them to make future infrastructure more energy efficient. This new capability could contribute to the fight against climate change. SatVu plans to launch additional satellites to monitor temperature changes on Earth's surface in even greater detail.

via Space.com|

#climate-change #earth-observing-satellite #infrastructure-efficiency

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Thermal Imaging Confirms iPhone 15 Overheating Fix in iOS 17.0.3 Update"

Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update to address overheating issues with the iPhone 15. A thermal imaging test conducted by ZDNET showed that the update successfully resolved the cooling problems, with the iPhone 15 staying cool to the touch and reaching maximum temperatures of 93.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The update did not affect the performance of the iPhone 15's powerful processor, and both the titanium build models also provided a cooler experience after the upgrade. The cause of the overheating issue and its pervasiveness remain unclear.

via Mashable|

#bug-fix #ios-1703 #iphone-15

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"iOS 17.0.3 Update Tackles iPhone 15 Overheating Issues"

Thermal imaging has confirmed the iPhone 15 overheating problem, with temperatures reaching as high as 107.1 degrees Fahrenheit during fast charging. Apple released a software fix in iOS 17.0.3, which resolved the issue and improved heat dissipation. Thermal images taken before and after the update showed a significant decrease in temperatures, with the iPhone 15 Pro models staying between the high 80s and low 90s degrees Fahrenheit during fast charging.

via 9to5Mac|

#ios-1703 #iphone-15 #overheating