Kites turn high-altitude wind into predictable power

Tethered kites are emerging as a new way to generate renewable energy by flying hundreds of meters above ground, where winds are stronger and steadier than near the surface. Known as airborne wind energy systems (AWES), they replace towers and concrete with lightweight wings flying in controlled crosswind patterns.

The kite pulls on a tether connected to a ground-based generator, producing electricity with far less material than conventional turbines. Control is key: the system must autonomously handle gusts, tether tension, and flight stability while delivering predictable power.

Pilot projects like Kitepower’s Bangor Erris site in Ireland have logged hundreds of flights, with kites producing up to 100 kW. Across Europe and the US, developers are refining sensors, modular designs, and control systems to make AWES reliable and grid-ready.

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Apple’s Mechanical Aperture Patent: Bringing DSLR-Level Control to iPhone

Apple has patented a true mechanical aperture for ultra-thin smartphones, potentially appearing in a future iPhone, possibly the iPhone 18 Pro. Unlike current fixed-aperture cameras, this system can adjust continuously in real time, even during video, allowing smoother exposure, improved HDR, and real optical depth-of-field.

The design uses aperture blades driven by a compact voice-coil motor with a spring-based current system that reduces size and mechanical complexity. In low light, the aperture opens wider for more light and less noise; in bright conditions, it closes to preserve highlights, sharpen details, and increase depth of field. Multi-camera setups could gain independent aperture control, bringing iPhone photography closer to DSLR-level optical quality.

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Google Pixel 10a officially announced

📱 6.3" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED Display
💾 Tensor G4 SoC
📸 48MP (OIS) + 13MP Rear Cameras
🤳 12MP Front Camera
🔋 5,100mAh Battery
⚡ 20W (Wired) + 7.5W (Wireless) Charging
⚙️ Android 16
🗓️ Pre-order starts on Feb 18

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How one controversial startup hopes to cool the planet

Stardust Solutions, an Israel-based startup, says it can help cool the Earth by flying aircraft into the stratosphere and releasing engineered particles designed to reflect sunlight back into space. The company claims the particles could counter the warming effects of decades of greenhouse-gas emissions.

Stardust raised $60 million, the largest known funding round in solar geoengineering. Founded by prominent scientists, it says it will only move forward if governments request the work and set clear rules and oversight.

Many researchers are alarmed. They argue the science has not been published, the timelines are unrealistic, and a for-profit company should not have incentives tied to managing global temperatures. Others warn the idea could deepen public mistrust and fuel geopolitical tensions.

Stardust says it is preparing an emergency option as climate impacts worsen.

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OPPO and Huawei to adopt square selfie cameras on Android phones

OPPO and Huawei are set to become the first Android brands to use a 1:1 square sensor for the front-facing camera, following an approach popularized by Apple. The new design is expected to debut on OPPO’s upcoming Find X10 series and Huawei’s Nova 16 lineup.

Unlike traditional rectangular sensors, a square selfie camera allows users to take both portrait and landscape selfies without rotating the phone. The camera can simply switch orientation in software, making framing more flexible for photos, video calls, and content creation.

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Samsung Electronics has partnered with South Korean AI firm Nota to develop a new on-device AI feature called EdgeFusion.

The technology allows users to generate images from text prompts directly on their phones in under one second, without relying on cloud servers. By keeping everything local, EdgeFusion delivers faster results while improving privacy and real-time performance.

Samsung is expected to integrate EdgeFusion into its upcoming Galaxy S26 flagship lineup, set to launch later this month. The feature is designed to enhance creative tools and photography by enabling instant image generation on the device itself.

EdgeFusion is part of Samsung’s ongoing effort to strengthen local AI image processing and expand the Galaxy AI ecosystem, further evolving the AI capabilities of the Galaxy S series.

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First-ever experimental gene therapy aims to restore vision by rejuvenating eye neurons

Life Biosciences is testing ER-100, an experimental gene therapy designed to restore vision by reviving damaged retinal neurons. Unlike existing treatments that slow disease, ER-100 uses epigenetic reprogramming to reset aging retinal cells, targeting optic neuropathies such as glaucoma and NAION, where vision loss is irreversible.

The therapy works by controlled expression of three Yamanaka transcription factors — OCT-4, SOX-2, and KLF-4 (OSK) — to rewind cellular aging signatures. In preclinical studies, ER-100 restored age-related methylation patterns and improved visual function in multiple animal models, including nonhuman primates. With FDA approval for its first human trial, researchers will now evaluate safety, tolerability, and early signs of benefit, opening the door to a disease-modifying approach that could transform treatment for neurodegenerative eye disorders.

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Google confirms AirDrop-style sharing is coming to more Android devices

Google has confirmed that Android’s Quick Share will soon expand AirDrop interoperability beyond the Pixel 10 series. The feature launched unexpectedly last year and remained limited to Pixel phones, raising questions about a wider rollout.

Android VP of Engineering Eric Kay says Google has already proven the feature works with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks and is now working with partners to bring it to more Android devices, with announcements expected very soon.

So far, Nothing has confirmed support, while Qualcomm has hinted that Snapdragon-powered phones could follow. This expansion is happening in large part thanks to EU 🇪🇺 interoperability rules, which aim to make major platforms work better together, and supports Google’s push to make switching from iPhone to Android easier.

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Russian firm turns pigeons into brain-controlled surveillance drones using GPS

A Moscow startup says pigeons with microscopic brain electrodes completed controlled test flights over the city in late 2025.

The PJN-1 project uses neurosurgery instead of training. Electrodes linked to a small head stimulator let operators steer the birds, while a lightweight backpack carries GPS, a controller, solar panels, and a chest camera for real-time tracking. The company claims the pigeons can fly up to 300 miles a day without batteries and be deployed immediately after surgery.

Neiry says the birds can navigate tight spaces, handle harsh weather, and operate where drones face restrictions, for uses like infrastructure inspections, power line monitoring, and search-and-rescue.

Founder Alexander Panov said: “Any bird can be a carrier… ravens for heavier payloads, seagulls, and for large sea areas — albatrosses.”

The project is already raising ethical and security debates.

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Meet Sony’s new Sony WF-1000XM6 — premium sound & top-tier ANC.

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AI creates artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision without instruction

The most surprising aspect was that the computer’s eyes developed in the same way as those of real organisms.

Researchers in Sweden have created artificial animals that evolved vision from scratch — starting with simple light sensitivity and eventually learning to discern objects, without any instructions.

“It’s the first time AI has been used to follow how a complete vision system can arise without telling the computer how it should come to be,” said Professor Dan-Eric Nilsson of Lund University.

In a synthetic world built of code, virtual animals were given tasks like navigating and finding food. Generation by generation, those that adapted best passed on their traits. Over time, light-sensitive structures evolved into functioning eyes.

Surprisingly, the digital eyes developed along the same paths seen in nature — as if evolution followed its usual blueprint, even inside a computer.

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Apple event on March 4

Expected announcements:
• iPhone 17e (A19 chip, 48MP camera, ~$599)
• New entry-level MacBook (A18 Pro)
• M5 MacBook Air & MacBook Pro
• iPad Air (M4) & new base iPad (A18)
• New Mac displays

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