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Researchers have identified a previously unknown biological process that causes tissue and organ damage in conditions where oxygen is low, such as heart attacks and strokes. The study suggests that bursting red blood cells, not blood clots, are the culprits.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Red blood cells, Blood clotting, Heart attack, Stroke
In the ongoing search to find a pain intervention that does away with the need for opioids – and bypasses drugs altogether – a new game-based system has shown huge promise in tackling chronic neuropathic pain. Using a game and a headset, it "trains" patients to rewire brain signals in order to relieve pain.
Category: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: University of New South Wales, Pain, Nerves, Chronic pain, Drugs, Treatment, Video Games, Games
Since launching in 2022, the TQ HPR50 electric motor drive has underpinned some of the lightest, most inconspicuous electric bikes from name brands like Trek and Pinarello. Its low profile doesn't mean it isn't ready to power up a ride, though, dealing out 300 watts and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) of torque for road and trail riding convenience. For 2025, TQ takes the next step forward with the HPR60, which boosts power even higher while putting on only a fraction of a pound.
Tags: ebikes, Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Electric Motors
In a somewhat odd flex, Mercedes-Benz Trucks just backed its way into the Guinness Book of World Records, quite literally.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Truck, Electric truck, Electric Vehicles
Fujifilm is moving the production of some of its most popular cameras to Japan, potentially due to the steep US tariffs on Chinese products. The Fujifilm X-T5, X-T50, X-M5 and X100VI all appear to be impacted. The latter two have had availability issues since their respective releases.
Fujifilm did not formally announce the move, but new listings with unique product names and SKU numbers have appeared on Fujifilm's online US store, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel reported. Listings for the X-M5, X-T5, X100VI and X-T50 cameras now have "-JP" in the product name, suggesting that those are produced in Japan.
The X-M5 and X-T5 both show discontinued notices when you search for them at B&H.
Screenshots: Abby Ferguson
There are also new listings up for the X-M5, X-T5, X100VI and X-T50 at US retailer B&H, along with discontinued product notices. When you search for the X-M5, for example, a note will appear that it has been discontinued, asking, "May we suggest FUJIFILM X-M5 as a possible replacement?" Clicking on that second name takes you to a product page for an X-M5 with "Japan" at the end of the name, and a "J" at the end of the SKU. The SKUs for the other camera have "JP" at the end. Fujifilm's UK website doesn't have any models with JP in the name. It appears, then, that production could continue in China for cameras headed to other countries.
Fujifilm had previously paused pre-orders of the X-M5 and X100VI because of the tariff situation, though it restarted US shipments earlier this month. However, that doesn't mean they are actually available for purchase right now. Production issues still seem to plague the X-M5 and X100VI, as the JP models are also listed as out of stock on Fujifilm's US site at the time of writing. All four of the cameras are listed as back-ordered at B&H, but the X-T5-JP and X-T50-JP are both in stock at Fujifilm's site.
The "new" models appear to be identical to the previous product pages, with the exception of the names. That includes the same prices. That could mean Fujifilm opted to adjust production instead of raising prices to adapt to the US tariffs. The tariffs also impact Japan, but the 10% rate for Japanese products is much lower than China's current (though unstable) 30% rate. If the prices do, in fact, stay consistent, that could be welcome news, given that Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Leica have announced increased prices because of the tariffs.
We reached out to Fujifilm for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication. We will update this story if we receive a response.
If you like outdoor gear, chances are you also like things that have a rustic, timeless look. Should that be the case, you'll probably take a shine to the AX03 carabiner-type multitool, which packs nine functions into a classy brass body.
Tags: Multitools, EDC, Kickstarter
Fujifilm has released a short teaser video ahead of a June 12th announcement, hinting at a new rangefinder-style camera in its lineup. The announcement will come at the company's X Summit in Shanghai.
The video starts with an X100 and X-Pro placed on a black background, followed by a camera that is significantly obscured in darkness. The text mentions a rangefinder-style series that is "essential when telling the story of our X Series history." It potentially suggests that the X-Pro series is still part of the lineup, even though the last X-Pro – the X-Pro3 – was released in 2019.
The DPReview team had a chance to interview Yuji Igarashi, Divisional Manager of Fujifilm's Professional Imaging Group at CP+ earlier this year, asking him specifically about the X-E and X-Pro series. His comments at the time confirm that the X-Pro series isn't gone: "Our plan hasn't changed, we still plan to launch a successor to X-Pro3, but we don’t have a date, yet. And X-E of course, too. We haven’t abandoned the line either."
When asked if the X-E series would return to its enthusiast-focused roots, Igarashi explained, "There’s nothing that’s perfect, which is totally unchangeable: it’s something we consider every time we come up with the next version." Jun Watanabe, Fujifilm's Product Planning Manager, commented on the types of users they are building the next X-E for, explaining that "They love the rangefinder style." He also said, "They love daily life photography [and using X-E] as a snap camera. They love the style and the design."
Based on the comments at CP+ and the limited amount of detail contained in the teaser video, it seems feasible that we could be seeing the next X-E or X-Pro. However, we'll have to wait until June 12th for the reveal.
While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged. This is not the case with Shimano's new Q'Auto system, however, as it draws on the rider's own pedaling power.
Tags: shimano, Cycling, Pedaling, Electronic Shifting Systems
A surprising finding from researchers in Japan has shown how an environmental factor can influence the development of sex organs in unborn mice. The discovery challenges the longstanding belief that sex is determined purely by genetic factors.
Tags: Pregnancy, Sex, Mice, Osaka University, Genetics, Iron, Diet
Hisense has launched its "smallest, lightest and most portable laser projector to date." The M2 Pro smart mini projector boasts RGB lasers, expands 4K viewing up to 200 inches and pounds out the soundtrack though Dolby speakers.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Hisense, Projectors, Laser, Portable, 4K UHD
Hiking with a camera can be incredibly rewarding. It can open up new opportunities for photographs and refresh creativity. However, it also presents some challenges. Finding a way to keep your gear safe while carrying it comfortably can be tricky, especially on more rugged hikes. Add in larger cameras or lenses, and things get even more difficult. While finding the ideal solution for each individual takes trial and error, below are some tips as you get started.
Quality camera bagShimoda is one company that makes rugged, adventure-specific camera backpacks.
First and foremost, a quality camera bag is a must to keep your gear safe while allowing you to bring other essential hiking items. When looking for a backpack or bag for hiking with your camera, choose one made of durable, weather-resistant (or, even better, waterproof) materials. If your bag is only weather-resistant, make sure you have a rain cover or pack liner to keep your gear dry.
Plenty of padding and structure are also essential to protect your camera. The padding also keeps your camera safe while you have other gear packed, since you'll generally need more than just your camera during hikes.
Finally, a proper fit is critical. An ill-fitting bag could lead to chafing or back issues, making your hike uncomfortable or even dangerous. Whenever possible, try on a bag when loaded with some weight before setting out on a long hike to identify if there are any fit issues. Even better, look for a bag with adjustable torso lengths so you can dial in the fit.
Camera strap or clipThough not specifically designed for hiking, this Magpul MS4 strap at least puts the camera in a more comfortable position than straps that are worn around the neck.
While a camera bag is necessary, you'll likely want your camera out for most of your hike. After all, if it's tucked away, you're less likely to actually use it, or you may miss a chance to photograph something fleeting. Quick access is ideal, but your camera also needs to be secure and comfortable to carry.
There are a few options for keeping your camera accessible. First, you could opt for a camera strap, though we'd recommend a hiking-specific strap. A traditional strap can put a lot of strain on your neck and back. It could cause chafing as well, especially on long hikes. A hiking-specific strap, like those from Cotton Carrier or BlackRapid, could be more comfortable than a traditional strap, thanks to extra padding. However, if you're wearing a backpack, make sure the strap works with that.
Hiking-specific straps are designed to keep the camera from bouncing around on your body.Even more beneficial than padding, though, is the added stability. Hiking-specific straps are designed to keep the camera from bouncing around on your body. Traditional camera straps worn around the neck or shoulder allow the camera to swing when you move, sometimes with an extremely uncomfortable amount of momentum. It could lead to a broken camera if it swings out at the wrong time and hits a rock or tree. Hiking camera straps secure the camera to your body so you can hike without holding onto it to keep it protected.
The Peak Design Capture Clip is one way to keep your camera quickly accessible, though it works best with smaller setups.
If a strap isn't your style, some companies make clips that attach your camera to your backpack. Peak Design's Capture Clip is a popular example. It connects to a backpack strap or belt and uses a quick-release-style plate to give you quick access to your camera while keeping it secure against your body. That said, depending on your body, your camera setup and your backpack, those clips can put the camera in quite an uncomfortable position. Be sure to test it before setting off on a long hike.
This camera backpack was not a good fit for my body, so it was rather a pain to hike with.
Photo: Kathryn Melheim
Final thoughts on hiking with a cameraHiking with a camera doesn't have to be overly complicated or require loads of fancy, specialized gear. The key is finding a setup that is comfortable for you so that you want to bring your camera along while keeping you and your gear safe.
The United States has a new center for tall timber towers – and it's not NYC or Chicago, as you might assume – but Milwaukee. The world's next tallest timber tower is due to begin construction in the Wisconsin city soon, near the current world record holder, the Ascent.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Timber, cross-laminated timber, World's Tallest
Enjoy some hairy onboard footage as this alien spaceship of a sailboat records the second-fastest speed in history. The outright record is now well within reach, and this outrageous kite-powered boat is designed to absolutely smash it.
Tags: Yachts, World's Fastest, Speed, Sailing, World Speed Sailing Record, High-speed, Kite Power
The Wacom Cintiq 16.
Photo: Wacom
Wacom has announced its latest pen displays, offering three new models with the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch. Unlike the company's Intuos lineup, the Cintiq series features displays, allowing them to function as monitors and touch-sensitive devices. The latest Cintiqs offer slightly larger displays yet thinner designs, and subtle upgrades across the board.
The lineup now includes the Cintiq 24 Touch, which offers 10-finger touch capacity in addition to pen control. Previously, you had to opt for the Pro models of the Cintiq lineup if you wanted touch control. The Cintiq 16 and Cintiq 24 do not offer touch control.
The existing Cintiq lineup included a 16-inch and 22-inch offering, but the company has bumped the larger one up to 24 inches for greater screen real estate. Even the 16-inch received a slight bump in screen size as well. Despite the larger sizes, both are slimmer than the previous models. For example, at 22mm, the Cintiq 24 is almost half the thickness of the Cintiq 22.
The Cintiq 24 offers a large display.
Photo: Wacom
The resolution of both sizes is also greater than the previous models, jumping from full HD to 2560 x 1600 for the smaller device and 2560 x 1440 for the larger. Wacom improved color gamut on both, with each now covering 100% of sRGB. Cintiq also increased the maximum brightness substantially. All of these upgrades should offer a better experience for photographers looking to edit their images with the Cintiq tablets, even when working in bright locations.
Wacom released the Pro Pen 3 in 2022, but announced it again in February with its major refresh of the Intuos Pro lineup. Now, the Cintiq series benefits from the updated pen as well. All new Cintiq models are compatible with the Pro Pen 3, which offers lots of customization, responsiveness and accuracy.
The Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch include an adjustable stand. All three models are VESA-compatible (75 x 75mm).
Image: Wacom
Additional upgrades include new anti-glare etched glass to reduce reflections, making it easier to see while editing or drawing. A USB-C port joins the existing HDMI and USB-A connections. The Cintiq 24 includes the Wacom Adjustable Stand, which allows for a range of angle adjustments, while the Cintiq 16 comes with fold-out legs. The Cintiq 16 is compatible with the stand, though it is a separate purchase.
The Wacom Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch will be available sometime this summer, costing $700, $1300 and $1500, respectively.
Press release:
Made to Create, Built to Grow — Wacom Introduces the New Wacom Cintiq LineWacom unveils a new generation of Wacom Cintiq pen displays — the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24, and Cintiq 24 touch — delivering professional-grade performance that puts professional creative tools within reach, combining Wacom’s Pro Pen 3 technology, compact design, and usability for creators ready to take the next step.
TOKYO – June 5, 2025 – Wacom today launched the new Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24, and Cintiq 24 touch pen displays, empowering creators to break boundaries with professional tools made attainable without compromise. Combining the flagship Wacom Pro Pen 3, a slimmer design, and sharp displays built for creative work, these models are built for artists and designers ready to level up their craft and dive headfirst into their boldest ideas.
“Creativity isn’t about limits—it’s about diving into the extraordinary,” said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President at Wacom. “The new Cintiq line is for creators who refuse to settle. It’s not just a tool—it’s the spark that turns ‘what if’ into ‘what’s next.’”
Natural Feel with the Wacom Pro Pen 3
Utilizing the Wacom Pro Pen 3, the new Cintiq models provide responsive, precise pen strokes thanks to enhanced sampling rate and pressure sensitivity. Artists experience fluid lines closely following movement—supporting expression with improved control.
Optional accessories let users customize grip thickness, weight balance, and button layout for comfort during long sessions. Another optional accessory is the Wacom Pro Pen 3 Wood Grip, sold separately, which stands out with its warm, textured finish—offering a more natural feel in the hand for those who prefer an organic touch during long drawing sessions.
Clear Display and Comfortable Viewing
Available in 16.0” (2560 x 1600 resolution) and 23.8” (2560 x 1440 resolution) sizes, the Cintiq line includes Pen-only and a Pen & Touch model (23.8” only). Direct bonding minimizes the gap between the pen tip and the cursor. Anti-glare etched glass reduces reflections and minimizes eye fatigue.
Streamlined Design and Quiet Performance
The flat design with a clean, modern profile supports versatile working angles. Both models are slimmer than their predecessors—the Cintiq 24, for example, is nearly half the thickness of the previous 22” model at just 21mm—making them easier to fit into a variety of workspaces. A fanless design ensures quiet operation and helps users stay focused during long creative sessions, without overheating.
Adjustable Stand and Flexible Setup
The Cintiq 24 includes the Wacom Adjustable Stand, which allows smooth, quiet angle adjustments. The Cintiq 16 comes with fold-out legs and is also compatible with the optional stand, sold separately. Both models are VESA-compatible (75 x 75 mm) for use with third-party monitor arms.
All ports are neatly arranged on the back for simplified cable management. All models support USB-C connection, and the 16” model also supports a convenient single-cable setup with power delivery. HDMI and USB-A ports are available on both models as alternative options.
All models come with time-limited licenses for creative software, including Clip Studio Paint EX and MASV.
Availability
The new Wacom Cintiq models will be available this summer. To learn more, visit: https://www.wacom.com/products/wacom-cintiq.
A platinum fiddle that's just 35 microns in length and 13 microns in width is believed to be the world's smallest violin, measuring just a fraction of a tardigrade or the diameter of an average human hair. But before you get too excited, or ponder the logistics of operating such a tiny instrument, we must unfortunately break the news that it can't be played.
Tags: Loughborough University, Nano-tool, Nanomaterials, Computers, Microchip Technologies, Physics, Engineering, Materials
Try as they might with add-ons like pneumatic tires and vacuum insulation, the competition hasn't been able to knock Yeti off its pedestal as the go-to for rugged adventure coolers. Dometic might have a chance by delivering something that's both elusive and invaluable to campers: space. Its all-new Recon series of modular coolers stack nearly as neatly as Legos, squeezing the most out of any pickup bed or car trunk so you can pack everything you need and maybe even a few things you don't.
Tags: Coolers, dometic, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, Modular
It was not too long ago when a certain Stig was racing cars around the Dunsfold Aerodrome in the Bohema on Top Gear. The masked maskot certainly knew how to race cars, and it seems like he’s put his powers to use again … only to break his own record.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Supercars, Hypercar, Record, track racer
Back in February, Adobe announced that it was bringing Photoshop to smartphones. The new app offers much more robust tools than those found in the existing Photoshop Express, but it was initially only available for iPhones. Now, that app is also available for Android phones in beta, with limited-time free access to premium tools.
Adobe recognized that many people edit photographs or create art exclusively on their phones, and the existing Photoshop Express app was extremely limited in its capabilities. The new Photoshop app brings the existing platform's well-known editing and design tools to the mobile platform, allowing for greater control, even when working on a phone.
The app was designed from the ground up with an accessible interface for phones, resulting in a very different look from the desktop version. The editing tools are concentrated at the bottom of the screen with a simplified workflow. Instead of displaying all tools, it only shows the most commonly used ones, along with a layer stack on the right side.
The new app provides many of the familiar controls and tools found in the desktop version of Photoshop.
Images: Adobe
Critically, the app maintains one of Photoshop's main benefits: its non-destructive editing capabilities via layers. Users can create adjustment layers like in the desktop version and have the ability to create unlimited layers. There are masking and layer blending tools as well, allowing users to fine-tune each layer. Familiar tools like Spot Healing Brush, Generative Fill, Clone Stamp and more are also available.
To make selections on the small screen easier, Adobe added a Tap Select tool that automatically selects all obvious subjects and objects in an image. It then lists the different components that users can edit selectively.
The app is now available for download on Android in beta. It is free to download, and all of the app's features are free during the beta period. Adobe also says more capabilities are coming soon. Eventually, premium features will be locked behind a paywall and require an Adobe subscription.
Fujifilm's newly released X half camera takes quite a different approach to what we are used to from modern cameras. Fujifilm designed the camera, in part, to mimic the experience of shooting half-frame film. To get that full experience, though, you need the companion app, which is now available for download.
Of course, the app's standout function is the process that unlocks the unique features of the X half camera. When photos are taken with the camera set to Film Camera Mode, users will need the companion app to "develop" them so they are visible. The "rolls" of undeveloped "film" will show up in the app with icons of the film stock that was used. Once you process them, the app will automatically create a contact sheet while saving the individual images to your smartphone and app galleries.
The app will show your "rolls" of film, and once developed, will create a contact sheet.
Images: Fujifilm
At a basic level, like other camera apps, the X half app provides the ability to wirelessly browse and transfer images from the camera to a phone. When connected via Bluetooth, the camera will sync geotagging information with a mobile phone's geotagging information. It can function as an album for perusing photos and videos. Or, use it like a digital gallery by selecting two background colors and six frame styles to show off your work. It also allows for firmware updates.
While the app does not offer editing tools, it does allow users to combine two images into one to create diptychs, taking advantage of the sensor's vertical format.
The Fujifilm X half app is available for free for both iOS and Android.
While 3D printing is indeed a burgeoning technology, it's limited by the fact that items can typically only be printed from a single material. A new system still uses just one print resin, but that substance can form into two different solid materials as needed.
Category: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Technology
Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Light, Ultraviolet, UC Santa Barbara
