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Deep-ocean cameras capture first-ever images of live Goblin shark

Deep-ocean cameras capture first-ever images of live Goblin shark

Published by Jenni Sidey

Goblin sharks have spent years in public imagination as something half-seen, half-legendary, a pale, long-snouted predator usually known from carcasses, fishing lines, and brief encounters near death. Now they have finally been seen alive where they actually live, deep in the ocean. As a result, that changes more than a shark checklist. A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa-led team has reported the first published live observations of goblin sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni, in their natural deep-sea habitat. The paper, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, describes two separate sightings. One was near Jarvis Island in 2019, and another was on the slope of the Tonga Trench in 2024. For a species often called a “living fossil,” the footage fills in a major blank. Goblin sharks are the only living members of their family, a shark lineage dating back nearly 125 million years. Lead author Aaron Judah, a doctoral candidate in the Deep-Sea Fish Ecology Lab and the Deep-Sea Animal Research Center in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, said the …

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers

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What even is a photograph these days? As tech giants pack generative AI capabilities into our phones and their camera software, the line between what is a real image and what isn’t continues to blur. Phones from Google and Samsung, for example, now come with features that let you drastically alter a photo by erasing people, moving people around in the shot, and even adding new objects to the scene. Apple is getting in on the action by adding new generative features to its Photos app, though the company’s iPhone camera chief, Jon McCormack, stresses that Apple is taking a more measured approach than its competitors and isn’t “doing AI for the sake of AI.” At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, Apple showed off a handful of AI features invading the Photos app in iOS 27, which will arrive on iPhones later this year. While the iPhone’s Photos app already has the Clean Up tool, which lets you erase unwanted objects in pictures, it’ll perform even better in iOS 27 thanks to its …

Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls

Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls

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At the 2026 World Cup, the refs on the field and the officials on the sidelines will be able to use an abundance of tech to help call penalties, spot offside violations, and make other consequential decisions. The video assistant referee system, known as VAR, and the semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) have been used in soccer for years. But the setup at this summer’s World Cup represents some of the most advanced uses of adjudication tech to date—not just in soccer, but across all high-level sports. During each match, the pitch will be awash in sensors, cameras, and new computer vision software. One especially notable advancement this year is the use of digital twins. Every player in the World Cup has had their body scanned by a computer. The digital twin of any athlete—which precisely matches their height, limb length, and shoe size—can be dropped into a virtual simulation of the game to determine their exact position relative to the ball, boundary lines, and other players. Officials can use all of this data to help …

This World Cup, You Can Watch the Game From a Ref’s Point of View

This World Cup, You Can Watch the Game From a Ref’s Point of View

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When you tune in to the 2026 World Cup, you’ll get a peek at something you probably haven’t seen before: an up-close live feed at what’s happening on the field from the referee’s perspective. Broadcasts will incorporate a point-of-view captured feet away from the action by a tiny camera attached to the official’s headset, sitting just near their temple. The images are be beamed wirelessly to the broadcast booth, where the video is digitally smoothed in real time and incorporated into the televised program. If you’ve ever wanted to know what the game looks like from a ref’s vantage point—whether you want to study your favorite player’s footwork or just critique the ref’s calls—you’re getting your wish. Ref cameras have been used in broadcasts for a few years across major sports. “Ump view” is being used more and more often on MLB broadcasts to give viewers a true feel for the raw speed and movement of pitches. Both the NFL and NHL have dabbled in uses of ref cams to bring fans closer to the …

Apple’s iPhone Camera App Is Getting an AI Upgrade in iOS 27

Apple’s iPhone Camera App Is Getting an AI Upgrade in iOS 27

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Your iPhone camera app will look a little different this fall. On Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, Apple showed off new features in its next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 27, and changes are afoot for the camera app. Notably, instead of just shifting between Photo and Video tabs, there’s now a new option: Siri AI. Before, to trigger Siri’s Visual Intelligence feature, you had to press the Camera Control button. When you pressed it, Siri could see what you’re pointing the iPhone camera at and deliver contextual assistance—like Google Lens—such as adding dates from a concert poster to your calendar or helping identify a plant. Now that the feature is visibly baked into the camera app, Apple hopes it will be easier to find and use. This kind of visual AI assistance is a key feature of smart glasses and AI pendants with cameras, allowing users to access AI assistance with a single tap without having to explain or type anything, since the cameras do the work. …

New cameras could help protect whales in San Francisco Bay : NPR

New cameras could help protect whales in San Francisco Bay : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Gray whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay, a detour on their long migrations from Mexico to Alaska. They seem to be searching for food, as changing ocean conditions reduce availability of their normal prey in the Arctic. Darrin Allen/The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA hide caption toggle caption Darrin Allen/The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Gray whales used to be a rare sight in San Francisco Bay. Now, their spouts are appearing off Alcatraz Island in one of the busiest waterways in the country. The whales are making a pit stop on their long migrations from Mexico to Alaska, detouring under the Golden Gate Bridge for a snack as climate change is shrinking their normal food supply in Arctic waters. But as gray whales try to adapt to one human-caused impact by feeding in San Francisco Bay, it’s putting them squarely in the path of another hazard: ships. Of 16 gray whales seen in San Francisco Bay this year, seven have died. Researchers have found evidence that several were killed by ship strikes. With some …

Sigma BF Review (2026): Eccentric but Strangely Lovable

Sigma BF Review (2026): Eccentric but Strangely Lovable

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Then there’s the missing removable storage. Yes, I’d prefer a card; it’s just easier to swap out a card in the field. But the BF does have 256 gigabytes of built-in storage. I can’t think of the last time I shot enough images to fill that much space before getting back to my laptop to download them. Which is to say that 256-gigabytes of storage is plenty for the nonprofessional photographer. Photograph: Scott Gilbertson The main deal-breaker for me is the lack of a viewfinder. I still prefer to shoot through a viewfinder. It’s just muscle memory—hand me a camera, and I will bring it to my eye. If you love a viewfinder, too, this is not the camera for you. Another problem with the lack of a viewfinder is that the rear screen is nearly unusable in bright sunlight. It’s just too dark to compose accurately. The rear screen also doesn’t tilt or move at all, which means if you like to shoot from the hip, you won’t be able to use it at …

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

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If you were to ding Apple’s privacy credentials in one move, you could do worse than to launch AirPods with cameras. Whether or not they come to market, all of Apple’s existing ubiquitous earbuds would become a question mark for everyone in their vicinity: Are they recording me right now? According to Bloomberg’s well-sourced Mark Gurman, Apple has designed camera-equipped AirPods to allow Siri “to see” the wearer’s surroundings. They’re in the late stages of testing with Apple employees as part of an “AI device push.” However, a source who asked to remain anonymous because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the matter tells WIRED that Apple will likely delay the camera AirPods. While the hardware is ready, Siri’s visual intelligence is not up to par. Apple executives are also worried that the company is introducing a significant privacy risk with earbuds’ cameras without compelling use cases. Apple did not immediately respond to WIRED’s request for comment. That brings us to the main question: What advantages would Apple be seeking by adding cameras …

Meet the Off Campus cast’s real-life partners away from the cameras

Meet the Off Campus cast’s real-life partners away from the cameras

Published by Daniella Wilson

Off Campus has captured the hearts of viewers around the world since landing on Prime Video on 13 May.  The smash-hit ice hockey romance drama is based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling books and stars Ella Bright as music major Hannah Wells and Belmont Cameli as star hockey captain Garrett Graham. In the first episode, Hannah accepts a deal proposed by Garrett: he’ll help her get the attention of her crush, Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), in exchange for Hannah tutoring him in philosophy. Of course, what begins as a simple arrangement soon turns into a connection neither of them can deny. While viewers’ hearts melted watching Hannah and Garrett’s love story unfold, many have been left wondering what the cast’s love lives are like behind the cameras. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the stars’ real-life partners off screen, from Ella Bright to Belmont Cameli and Stephen Kalyn… © Getty Images Ella Bright While Ella leads the show as musically talented Hannah, the 19-year-old British-American actress is believed to be single in real …

Best Home Security Cameras of 2026: Surveillance on Your Terms

Best Home Security Cameras of 2026: Surveillance on Your Terms

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CNET has tested tons of home security cameras over the years, and can help you find the right one for your needs. Chris Monroe/CNET There are hundreds of home security cameras on the market, ranging drastically in price, functionality and quality. With all the options, it can be hard to not become overwhelmed fast, especially when you’re considering something as important as your home’s safety. After CNET’s years of testing home security cameras, I have some tips if you’re on the hunt for a new one. Here are a few parameters to consider: Privacy This is a big one. You don’t want anyone peeping on your property or hacking into your camera. Wireless home security cameras can be more susceptible to hacking due to their connectivity to Wi-Fi networks and remote access, especially if you have poor router security. Wired home security cameras that don’t use Wi-Fi at all are generally more secure. (Read more about the pros and cons of wired vs. wireless systems here.) As I mentioned above, data breaches and security vulnerabilities …