In the latest edition of The Debrief's Tech Talk, our super cyber-critics Josh Rutledge and Stefan Gearhart take aim at a technology that has changed the world of Wi-Fi: the mesh.
In the latest edition of The Debrief’s Tech Talk, resident techno-nerds Mr. Stefan Gearhart (aka the camp counselor, because he was actually a camp counselor, because who would lie about that), and his trusted fellow host Dr. Josh Rutledge (who...
Chinese scientists have created a gravity manipulation chamber that simulates low gravity environments like those found on the moon. Inspired by previous research that involved levitating a frog, the “artificial moon” is expected to help the Chinese National Space Agency...
While virtual reality may be fun for some people, for others it has painful consequences. One of these consequences is virtual reality sickness, also called cybersickness, which can mimic motion sickness symptoms when in a virtual reality setting. A new...
Smart guns, meaning guns that use technology to prevent unauthorized users from firing them, are finally coming to market later this year. For proponents, such weapons have promised a viable solution to accidental gun deaths and unauthorized use of law...
Like many business sectors, the travel and hospitality industries have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of financial loss, these industries are trying to get creative in encouraging more travel. Many hotels are starting to...
Unlike some companies, Apple is not jumping onto the metaverse bandwagon. Instead, its new augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headset is intended for a more mindful gaming experience. Is Apple really focusing on the user for their headset...
A new metamaterial that senses its environment is able to use that information to make changes to its shape or even color. Inspired by natural systems that work similarly and without human intervention, this new material could be a boon...
In the first (and hopefully not last) ever episode of Tech Talk, the Debrief’s brand spankin’ new hosts Josh Rutledge and Mr. Stefan Gearhart take a look at a piece of equipment known as the Presonos Studio 68C. The story...
The Battle of Yavin, more commonly known as the Death Star Battle from the original 1977 cinema classic Star Wars: A New Hope, has been remastered in 4K. Director George Lucas famously “upgraded” his landmark trilogy in 1997, but many...
Designing and building a house is no easy feat. But it may get easier thanks to 3D printing. On December 21, 2021, the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first 3D printed home to a family in need. Costing...
With movies leaning more heavily on Computer Generated Images (CGI), questions have been raised about the validity of filming. As much of the action or scenes may happen in front of a giant green screen, directors no longer have to...
Who doesn’t love a good bottle of wine? The wine industry is beginning to update its methods. Gone are the days of hand-pressing (or foot-pressing) grapes to produce the annual crop. Now, many vineyards are turning to technology, like AI...
China’s EAST Tokamak fusion reactor has set a new world’s record by maintaining its nuclear fusion reaction for a total of 1,056 seconds. This milestone smashes the previous record set in May of 2021, when the same team saw their...
In order to fulfill the all-too-common “New Year’s Resolution” of exercising and losing weight, many are turning to virtual reality (VR). While known more for video gaming, VR apps also offer workouts. VR workouts are already becoming quite popular (thanks...
Researchers have developed a new plasma thruster design that they say can open the door to longer range missions within our solar system as well as deep space. The new design improves on previous models by increasing thrust and efficiency,...
Engineers have developed a deepfake audio detection method designed to sniff out increasingly realistic audio deepfakes. Unlike the more commonly known video deepfakes which can reproduce the look and voice of an actual person, audio deepfakes use advanced AI software...
Australian researchers have designed a robot “scarefish” that mimics the natural predator of invasive Mosquito fish species, successfully scaring them off. Plus, the research team behind the robotic fish says, its newest invention not only chased away the intended target...
A new video released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) highlights the various teams and equipment working to retrieve the samples already collected by the Perseverance rover and bring them back to Earth for closer study. Planned for...
What if our civilization collapsed? Could humanity thrive underground in a post-apocalyptic hellscape? The Debrief decided to look into it (just in case).
In the latest edition of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with Metaverse expert Kevin Cornish. Founder of the VR company ‘Moth + Flame,’ Cornish walks Chrissy through a number of topics around the emerging metaverse, and the...
Researchers have developed a bird-like robotic claw and leg assembly that allows drones to land and perch on branches and other surfaces like real birds. According to those same researchers, this breakthrough tech will also facilitate the catching of prey...
The world’s first commercially available handheld railgun is now available for preorder. And according to the company selling the first of its kind portable electric cannon, the muzzle velocity and projectile power is comparable to many 22 caliber rifles. BACKGROUND:...
Researchers have developed an adaptive camouflage inspired by the natural hiding ability of cephalopods, which includes squids and octopi. And, the researchers behind the achievement note, their system requires no external sensors, stimuli or power systems, but functions using only...
A new propulsion system that uses electric power and iodine to create thrust has been successfully tested in space, marking a first for such systems. Having proven that low cost, Iodine-based systems are a viable alternative to the expensive xenon-based...
Researchers at ETH Zurich, a public university in Switzerland, have designed a solar reactor that makes high performance aviation fuel from only air and sunlight. The ETH Zurich team also says they plan to take their technology for making “solar...