Innovation

The world has to be ready to witness faster-flying drones, says a team of researchers at MIT after they devised an algorithm that helps drones find the fastest route around obstacles without crashing. It combines the simulations of drones flying in a virtual space and the data from examinations of a real drone flying through the same course in a real space. The new algorithm trains the drone to fly through obstacles at a speed of 20 percent faster than the conventional one. “At high speeds, there is intricate aerodynamics…

Facebook-owned Instagram announced that it is updating Instagram with additional security features on Tuesday. With the new security feature, Instagram will change the account type of teen users under 16 to “Private”. As per the report, The social media platform uses AI to detect user’s age.   “We think private accounts are the right choice for young people, but we recognize some young creators might want to have public accounts to build a following,” Instagram said in a blog post. “We want to strike the right balance of giving young people…

Form energy- battery maker officials confirmed their development of the Iron-Air 100-hour storage battery meant to store electricity created from renewable sources such as solar and wind. As per the report, the new battery is based on iron and the production is not expensive. Form energy describes the battery as a multi-day energy storage system that can store electricity for up to 100 hours at a lower cost. The battery consumes oxygen and then converts the iron inside the battery to rust, later converting it back to iron again. This…

Qualcomm on Monday announced its new smartphone processor with Ai enhanced gameplay the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The new processor features increased clock speed on the CPU. Qualcomm also boosted the AI capabilities of the processor by 20 percentage, which will immensely improve the video call and gameplay experiences. Qualcomm said that the phone makers are trying to bring more than 130 designs using the Snapdragon 888 and 888 Plus. “It feels profoundly intelligent entertainment experiences with AI-enhanced gameplay, streaming, photography, and more,” Qualcomm’s incoming CEO, Cristiano Amon, said during a…

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2021 witnessed 1824 drones. They initially turned to the Tokyo 2020 emblem and then transformed into a revolving globe high in the sky. In the Backdrop, a rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine,”. Which was modified and recreated by Hans Zimmer for the Olympics, played. This time the Olympic stadium was almost empty due to the covid 19 pandemic restrictions. The drones were from Intel, which has put on memorable shows around the world including the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show. However, the opening…