Category: Science and Technology

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

– Meghan Trainor’s will ensures her voice can’t be used by ‘spooky’ technology after her death
– US Air Force confirms first successful AI dogfight
– Ever-evolving generative AI brings new, game-changing element to sports landscape

‘THAT’S SPOOKY’: Meghan Trainor is one of many stars wary of artificial intelligence. Earlier this month at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Trainor shared her thoughts on the technology with Fox News Digital.

AI DOGFIGHT: The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday publicly confirmed the first successful dogfight between a fighter jet piloted by artificial intelligence and a human-piloted aircraft.

LOOKING AHEAD: Sports leagues and brands are constantly exploring advancements in technology and its potential impact on their respective end products. Many sports properties work within the content management and distribution space.

WAR TECH: Some of Israel’s most advanced military technology was on display over the weekend when its multi-level aerial defense array led the way in striking down an estimated 99% of the more than 350 drones, rockets and missiles that were fired by Iran in an unprecedented attack on the Jewish state.

JUST SAY NO: The Department of Homeland Security and the Customs and Border Protection Agency can leverage the power of artificial intelligence to identify the trucks, boats and planes trying to sneak fentanyl into the country.  

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What would you think if I told you that there is technology available today that could make you vanish? 

It’s true. Thanks to optical engineering, it’s possible to become invisible to the naked eye. 

This isn’t just a fantasy. It’s a reality crafted by the U.K.’s Invisibility Shield Co., which has introduced the impressive Invisibility Shield. This 6-foot-tall shield offers a new dimension to the concept of invisibility.

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At the heart of this technology lies a precision-engineered lens array. Picture this: You’re standing behind the shield, and instead of being a conspicuous figure, the light reflecting off you is cleverly redirected.

This array, composed of vertically oriented lenses, scatters the light horizontally, causing your image to dissolve into the backdrop. It’s like a magic trick, where the magician vanishes not with a puff of smoke but with a whisper of light.

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Now, let’s delve deeper into the science. The lenses are not just any lenses; they are elongated, convex lenses meticulously embossed onto a polymer sheet. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill magnifying glasses; they are the result of rigorous testing and fine-tuning — shaped to perfection to manipulate light just right.

But what about the backdrop? Ah, that’s where the magic amplifies. The background light, brighter and broader, passes through the shield and gets refracted towards the observer. From their point of view, it’s as if the background itself has stretched out, masking your presence.

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The versatility of the invisibility shield

The shields aren’t just a one-trick pony, though. They excel against a variety of backdrops — be it the lush green foliage, the rough texture of sand or even the smooth expanse of the sky. And for those who appreciate the finer details, the shields work wonders against horizontal lines, whether painted by nature’s brush or the human hand.

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But let’s not forget, these shields are not armor. They won’t protect you from harm, but will make you virtually invisible. And they’re built to last, with materials that withstand the elements and the test of time.

The company tells us that “generally, we find customers who have previously ordered a small version just like to play around with hiding items on their desks and experiment with the material.

“With respect to the large models, our shields have been used for all sorts of things: paintball, stalking wildlife, pranks, stage magic, making ‘invisibility windows’ and interior screening in apartments.”

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You will be able to pre-order a shield for $870 via a Kickstarter campaign. A less expensive, smaller version, measuring 7.9 inches in height, is available for $67. This will help fund the first large production run of the new shields. The company tells us the Kickstarter campaign exceeded the initial goal of around $12,600 by almost 10 times, which would be close to $125,000.

The Invisibility Shield Co.’s creation takes us a step closer to the stuff of daydreams, allowing us to vanish on a whim. With the support of a thriving Kickstarter initiative, this piece of tech could one day reshape our interaction with the visible world. It’s a leap into a future where being unseen is just a matter of choice, a shield’s width away.

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Have you ever found yourself squinting at your computer screen to decipher tiny text or make out the details of an image? Well, you’re not alone. 

Fortunately, there’s a nifty trick that can save your eyes: zooming in. It’s a simple yet effective way to enhance your browsing experience, whether you’re working, shopping or just surfing the web.

If you want to zoom in and out on browser text on a Mac, we’ve got those step-by-step instructions here.

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Let’s start with the basics. If you need a quick zoom in or out on your browser window on your PC, here’s how to do it.

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Prefer using your mouse to zoom in and out? No problem.

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Sometimes, you need to see more than just the browser text on your PC.

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Zooming in on your computer screen is more than just a trick; it’s a way to adapt technology to your needs. Whether it’s for accessibility or comfort, the ability to zoom in and out with ease ensures that everything you need to see is within view. So the next time you’re struggling to read that small print or want a closer look at a web page, remember these simple shortcuts.

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Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android.

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Go cold turkey

Yes, you can just turn it off — no more bad guesses or awkward corrections. Just type what you mean letter by letter, like in the early days.

Note: Depending on your Android make, model and OS, steps may differ. There are just too many variations to cover all of them.

Start here on your iPhone

Bonus tip: In iOS, misspellings are underlined. To turn that off, head to Settings > General > Keyboard again and turn off Check Spelling.

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Using an Android?

Bonus tip: Under your keyboard settings, flip the switches next to “Predictive Text” and “Show Predictions Inline.”

Add your own slang

If you’re feeling ambitious, program your phone to replace a phrase with your shorthand. Think turning “brt” into “be right there” or “1234” into “Four Score and Seven Years Ago.” Pretty slick!

Pro tip: In iOS and Android, if you leave the Shortcut field blank, autocorrect will stop bugging you with alternate spellings.

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Why is autocorrect capitalizing random words?

You may notice that autocorrect capitalizes random words in a sentence. If you are typing something like, “I need to call Mom and ask when She needs to go to the Store,” you’ll have to go back and make a change to all the words that shouldn’t be capitalized.

If you don’t know why autocorrect keeps capitalizing Mom and Store, take a peek at your contact list and see how you’re typing names. If you save certain words in your contact list a certain way, autocorrect assumes this is the way you always want it written.

Another simple fix for this issue is to turn off the auto-capitalization setting in your keyboard tab.

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