Insta360 Antigravity A1: A New Drone Experience? Plus Apple Watch Update
I've always been fascinated by drones, but the learning curve can be a bit steep. It seems like Insta360, known for their innovative cameras, is trying to change that with their new Antigravity A1. This isn't just a drone; it's a whole set, complete with goggles and a motion controller. What really caught my eye is the claim that the drone is "invisible" in the final footage, thanks to some clever stitching tech.
Apparently, flying the A1 is surprisingly intuitive, even if you're a complete beginner. The goggles stream a 360-degree view, so you can look around without actually changing the drone's direction – pretty cool! And the controller uses hand gestures to control the drone, which sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. The best part? You can reframe your footage in post-production, so you don't have to worry about missing that perfect shot.
I think this could be a game-changer for aerial photography and videography. However, there's no word yet on pricing or launch date, which is a bit of a bummer. But I'll be keeping an eye out for updates!
Apple Watch Gets a Redesigned Blood Oxygen Feature
Remember when Apple had to remove the blood oxygen monitoring feature from some Apple Watch models in the US due to a legal battle? Well, it looks like they've found a way around it. Apple is rolling out a redesigned version of the feature to Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 watches.
After a long legal dispute with Masimo, Apple claims that a recent US Customs ruling allows them to reintroduce the functionality with a slight modification. I find it interesting how tech companies navigate these legal challenges to keep innovating. To get the new feature, you'll need to update your Apple Watch and iPhone to the latest software.
Free Computer Case? Sign Me Up! (Oh, Wait...)
Teenage Engineering, the quirky design company, created a computer chassis that was meant to be the "cheapest in the world," and they succeeded: it was free! The Computer-2 is made from a single sheet of semi-transparent plastic, and it's designed to be assembled without screws.
The only problem? It sold out almost instantly. I guess everyone loves a good deal, especially when it's free. You can sign up for notifications on their website in case they release more cases, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Google's New AI Travel Tool
Google is testing out a new AI-powered travel search tool called Flight Deals within Google Flights. It's for travelers that are flexible and wants to save money on flights. Right now, the tool is in beta.
Source: Engadget