Day: March 4, 2021

World’s first space hotel scheduled to open in 2027

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If you’re daydreaming of future travels while stuck at home during the pandemic, why fantasize about the beaches of Bali or the canals of Venice when vacationing in space could be in your future? Then called the Von Braun Station, this futuristic concept — comprised of 24 modules connected by elev via Technology and News Today https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/voyager-station-space-hotel-scn/index.html

NIKON RELEASES FREE NEW NX STUDIO SOFTWARE TO VIEW, PROCESS AND EDIT STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO

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Today, Nikon announced the release of NX STUDIO (Ver.1.0), a new all-in-one software which enables seamless viewing, processing and editing of still images and video captured with a Nikon digital camera. The new software is available to download for free beginning today. via Technology and News Today https://www.nikonusa.com/en/about-nikon/press-room/press-release/kg1fncvl/NIKON-RELEASES-FREE-NEW-NX-STUDIO-SOFTWARE-TO-VIEW%2C-PROCESS-AND-EDIT-STILL-IMAGES-AND-VIDEO.html

Samsung’s ISOCELL 2.0 could boost the quality of your next phone camera

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Samsung’s ISOCELL sensor technology has played an important role in improving phone photo quality, and it’s hoping to repeat that achievement with the tech’s sequel. Android Authority reports that Samsung has formally unveiled ISOCELL 2. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/samsung-isocell-2-phone-camera-sensor-162055301.html

Alpha Female+ Self-Portrait Project Visualizes The Pandemic’s Impact On Mental Health

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Fine art and self-portrait photographer Mary Bel was awarded an Alpha Female+ Grant for her project, “A representation of oneself or viewed by oneself; COVID-19’s impact on mental health. via Technology and News Today https://alphauniverse.com/stories/alpha-female-self-portrait-project-visualizes-the-pandemic-s-impact-on-mental-health/

Ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti & King Akhenaten finally in a photo

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Photographer Bas Uterwijk has attempted to to reconstruct the faces of Akhenaten and Nerfertiti, King and Queen of Ancient Egypt. Remarkable modern portraits achieved through the use of artificial intelligence. By the end of the 18th Dynasty, Akhenaten and Nefertiti were King and Queen of Egypt. via Technology and News Today https://www.theafricareport.com/69304/ancient-egypts-queen-nefertiti-king-akhenaten-finally-in-a-photo/

Have people died after getting vaccinated? Can the vaccine help with lingering side effects?

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People still have a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge is working to answer as many as possible. Unfortunately, the answer is no. We aren’t completely sure what factors are involved in some people having prolonged symptoms of a coronavirus infection. via Technology and News Today https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/good-health/2021/03/03/have-people-died-after-getting-vaccinated-can-the-vaccine-help-with-lingering-side-effects/

New Nintendo Switch with 7-inch OLED screen coming this year, says report

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Nintendo is planning to release an upgraded model of the Switch this year with an OLED screen, according to a new report in Bloomberg. The report says Samsung Display is providing the screen, which will be a 7-inch 720p rigid OLED panel set to go into mass production this June. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/3/22312559/new-nintendo-switch-oled-screen-holiday-release-report

Peak Design congratulates Amazon for copying its signature sling bag so well

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Peak Design, a maker of fine bags and accessories, has a problem: Amazon appears to have copied its popular bag, the $99.95 Everyday Sling, with its own $32.99 Amazon Basics Camera Bag. It was even called Everyday Sling until Peak Design’s video. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/3/22311574/peak-design-video-amazon-copy-everyday-sling-bag