Kino 1.1 — One big step

It’s been about a month a half since we launched the video companion to Halide, Kino. Today, we’re excited to launch our first major update. Say hello to Kino 1.1, codenamed “Blade Runner”. This update packs in tons of enhancements, polish and even a few secret things, but we’re especially happy with how much feedback…

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Atmospheric chemistry keeps pollutants in the air

Nitrates in the atmosphere reduce air quality and play an important role in climate change. An international team led by Hokkaido University researchers has revealed how chemical processes in the atmosphere have led to persistently high nitrate levels despite a reduction in emissions over the past few decades. These findings, published in Nature Communications, will…

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Process Zero: The Anti-Intelligent Camera

Today, we are launching something unlike any tech product in 2024: a product that uses zero AI and zero computational photography to produce natural, film-like photos. We call it Process Zero. It lives in Halide, and it turns your iPhone into a classic camera. Process Zero is a new mode in Halide that skips over…

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Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risks

A new study by Emory University researchers, published Thursday in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways. These changes were associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes, including premature birth. The study, which analyzed blood samples…

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The iPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: Control

Ben and I have an annual ritual. For the last half decade, around this time of year, we run to the store, hastily unbox the latest iPhone and get shooting. We do this because we’re passionate about finding out everything there is to know about the new camera — not just to make sure things work…

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Will they overtake firework displays?

Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Drone show opens Glastonbury Festival in 2024 The wedding ceremony was almost over when newlywed Bobby Underwood stepped on a napkin-covered glass to break it, as is Jewish tradition, and everyone shouted “Mazel Tov!”. But as he and his new wife Siobhan turned to walk back down the aisle, their wedding…

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