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A major new meta-analysis shows that a DNA test guiding antidepressant choice boosts recovery odds in treatment-resistant depression, offering a faster, more personalized path to wellness.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Depression, antidepressant, Genetics, Genetic testing
How and when we eat as we get older changes, but what impact this has on our health isn't well understood. New research, however, has found that in midlife and beyond, eating one particular meal later in the day is linked with a higher risk of early death.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Mass General Brigham, Age-Related, Healthy aging, Chronic illness, Health, mental health, Mortality
Patients worldwide are cautiously optimistic about the use of AI in healthcare. Most support it as a helpful assistant, but few trust it to replace doctors, according to a new study that reveals trust, concerns, and the need for explainable AI.
Category: AI in Health, Medical Innovations, Body and Mind
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Health care, Medical professionals, Technical University Munich
A tiny implant that beams images straight to the retina, bypassing a damaged cornea altogether, could give sight back to millions living with corneal blindness – no donor tissue required. Human trials may be underway in as little as two years.
Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body and Mind
Tags: Blindness, Blind, Implant, Organ donation
Detroit-based startup Lectric Boil is accepting deposits on what it claims will be the first self-contained electric induction camping stove on the market. Dubbed the Overlander, it’s a neatly designed unit with two elements, a windshield, and a removable battery built into a folding case that also houses a chopping board.
Category: Outdoor Cooking, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Induction, Stoves, Cooking, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, Off-grid, Wireless
Automotive supplier Horse Powertrain continues to push the next generation of plug-and-play range-extended hybrid solutions. Sized "no larger than a briefcase," the all-new C15 four-cylinder engine-generator is designed to slide into all-electric vehicle platforms with little to no modification necessary, bringing an immediate high-efficiency range boost with or without turbo.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Extended-range, Plug-in Hybrid, Engine Technologies, iaa mobility 2025
Honda has finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated return of the Prelude. The two-door sports coupe will be a two-motor hybrid built on the Civic Type R chassis.
Category: Automotive, Transport
While artificial sweeteners were once touted as healthy alternatives to sugar, research continues to prove otherwise. Yet another study has now come along saying that six popular sweeteners might be truly terrible for our brains.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: artificial sweetener, University of Sao Paulo, Sugar, Cognitive functioning, Aging, Brain
Thanks to Adobe, content creators and video editors will soon have access to another editing app on their phones. The company has announced that it is bringing Premiere, its computer-based video editing software, to iPhones for free.
Premiere Pro is a widely used video editing platform that offers an extensive list of advanced features suitable for professionals. Adobe says it reimagined Premiere for mobile, promising pro-level control without pro-level complexity. It describes the app as "intuitive and uncluttered." As an added benefit, unlike many other popular mobile-based video editing apps, Premiere for iPhone won't add watermarks or feature ads.
Adobe says the app allows users to start an edit on their phone and finish on the desktop version of Premiere Pro. Alternatively, it supports export directly to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram and more. It can even automatically resize videos for each specific platform, promising to keep the main content in the frame.
Despite the streamlined UI, Premiere on iPhone will still offer familiar features for those who use the desktop version. That includes a multi-track timeline and dynamic audio waveforms. It also supports automatic captions with stylized subtitles, unlimited layers, support for 4K HDR and more.
Additionally, the Premiere iPhone app offers Generative Sound Effects, which allows users to create sound effects using a text prompt and their own voice. The app also features an AI-powered tool to record voiceovers that Adobe promises will be clear even when recording in noisy environments.
Images: AdobeAdobe Firefly is built into the app for AI-generated assets, and users will also have access to millions of free Adobe Stock assets. The app will also enable Adobe Fonts and Lightroom presets. Creatives will be able to easily find, create and add music, sound effects, photos, text, graphics and videos to their content.
Adobe stated that the Premiere iPhone app is free. Users will only need to pay if they want to use generative credits or cloud storage.
The Adobe Premiere iPhone app will be available at the end of September, but you can pre-order it now in the App Store. The Android version is in development, so hopefully Android users don't have long to wait for access.
We're working on the studio test scene of the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and will be working towards a full review in the coming weeks. But, in the meantime, thought we'd add a couple of high ISO and low-light images shot after the camera's launch to our sample gallery.
As before all the JPEGs include a brightness map that allows more convincing rendering of bright tones and highlights on HDR displays. The versions presented in our gallery system have had the brightness maps discarded, so you'll need to download the JPEG listed next to the word "Original" on the right of the page, and view on a compatible device.
Please do not reproduce any of these images on a website or any newsletter/magazine without prior permission (see our copyright page). We make the originals available for private users to download to their own machines for personal examination or printing (in conjunction with this review); we do so in good faith, so please don't abuse it.
Häuslein Tiny House Co. has revisited its ultra-small Gunyah model. The Australian firm has outfitted the compact towable home with a contemporary interior layout that's well-suited for short stays or for use as a rental.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Mammotion is a well regarded name in the world of robot lawn mowers, and it's set to take on heavy hitters like Husqvarna with new tech for greater accuracy and easier setup in small- and medium-sized yards.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
When Google announced the Google Pixel 10 series last month, it highlighted the 'Pro Res Zoom' feature. While the capabilities it offers certainly sound nice on paper, and Google has shown a few impressive results, we had to put it to the test to see what it's actually capable of.
What is Pro Res Zoom?Traditionally, phones have used a process of cropping and enlarging an image when the user chooses to zoom in past its maximum optical setting. However, digital zoom typically results in images that are very low quality, with little in the way of detail. That's especially the case when trying to photograph something far away, as the more you crop in (and the less of the sensor you use), the worse the quality gets.
Google's latest Pro Res Zoom tool also uses cropping and enlarging, but combines it with generative AI; the first use of the tech in the company's camera app. Google says Pro Res Zoom will retain detail by generating information to fill in the gaps.
The standard Pixel 10 offers Pro Res Zoom up to 20x, while the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL allow up to 100x. On the two Pro models, Pro Res Zoom doesn't kick in until 30x. Anything below that uses the more traditional method of digital zoom, while anything above 30x gets the AI treatment.
Real-world Pro Res Zoom testsWe've all seen botched AI image generation plenty at this point. So when Google said that the Pixel 10 models would be using generative AI for the Pro Res Zoom feature and that it enabled 100x zoom, I was a bit reluctant. I've spent some time testing the feature, and it can be a bit of a mixed bag.
When you take a photography using Pro Res Zoom, Google gives you the unprocessed file along with the AI processed image. You will see both versions in the examples below, illustrating what changes the AI is making.
This image was taken with 32x zoom, so the bird wasn't terribly far from me. On the left is the unprocessed image, and on the right is the Pro Res Zoom processed image.I tried out Pro Res Zoom on quite a few birds, as that seems like a natural use case for the feature. It handled things okay at the lower zoom levels, such as in the example above. Details remained fairly natural-looking, and it indeed appeared to be higher quality than the version that wasn't processed with AI. However, as I zoomed in more, things started to fall apart.
The original, unprocessed image, 100x zoom. The first attempt at Pro Res Zoom at 100x. The second attempt at Pro Res Zoom at 100x. You can see the bird in question as a tiny white spec in this image taken with the main camera.In the examples above, I zoomed in to 100X. As you can see, the results leave quite a bit to be desired. The top right image is the result of my struggling to hold the phone steady while zoomed in so far, which could be the reason for the intense ghosting and three legs. The bottom left image was a second attempt at holding still, and it at least turned out better, though detail is still lacking on the bird's body.
At times, I found that Pro Res Zoom resulted in some classic generative AI results, including misshapen animals or missing parts. For example, in the duck photo below, the duck now has feathers on its beak. Pro Res Zoom handled the rest of the image fairly well, but struggled with that area.
The unprocessed image on the left, and Pro Res Zoom image on the right.When Google presented Pro Res Zoom it clarified that it is meant for landscapes and landmarks. However, Google said that special tuning is applied when people are in the frame to prevent odd images. Naturally, I tried it on a person at 100x to see what would happen, and at least the result was rather entertaining.
The unprocessed image on the left, and Pro Res Zoom processed image on the right.Accurately creating text in images has historically been a difficult task for generative AI, so I set out to take some images of signs during my testing as well. On text that was relatively readable when zoomed in without processing, Pro Res Zoom did a decent job of keeping things that way. However, if the text was challenging to read beforehand, the AI processing didn't improve things at all.
The unprocessed image on the left, and Pro Res Zoom processed image on the right.Overall, the lower the level of zoom, the better the Pro Res Zoom results. That's not surprising, given that the same is true of basic digital zoom; the greater the crop, the less actual image data there is to work with. But regardless of quality, there are some additional factors to consider here. First, it's challenging to take a photo when zoomed to 20x, and remarkably difficult at 100x. Framing a shot successfully at such magnification is no easy task, and likely isn't practical for most situations.
Perhaps more importantly, in many of the images above, it's very clear that generative AI was used. Google added Content Credentials to the Pixel 10 phones, so images processed with Pro Res Zoom are tagged as using AI tools, but it still feels like less of a photograph and more of a graphic because of just how much of the detail in the image is generated, rather than captured. Of course, everyone will have their own thoughts on that front, but it is worth considering.
A new drug that significantly lowers "stubborn" blood pressure is on the horizon, following the results of its Phase III clinical trial. The treatment, called baxdrostat, has been hailed as the most promising advance in hypertension management in decades, demonstrating the ability to help patients whose blood pressure remains dangerously high despite standard therapy.
Category: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: University College London, Blood Pressure, Hypertension, AstraZeneca, Drug development, clinical trials
The Nikon Zf is known for its retro design, but now there's even more ways to get one that looks like a camera of yore. Nikon has announced a silver edition, which features – no points for guessing – a silver top and bottom plate instead of a black one.
Nikon designed the Zf silver edition to resemble the chrome plating on cameras like the Nikon F. The true retro-nod comes in the silver and black model, which offers the same textured black leatherette found on the existing all-black version.
If you prefer something a little flashier, you can get the silver finish version wrapped in some of the existing colors from the black version, including Moss Green, Stone Gray and Sepia Brown. The silver also ushers in three new "premium" color options, which will also be available for the black-bodied version of the Zf as well. The Cognac Brown is a lighter brown than the existing Sepia option. Similarly, the Teal Blue is a brighter, more colorful blue than the existing Indigo. Finally, Mauve Pink is a lighter red.
The colored leatherette extends to the top of the cameras as well.The total number of Zf color variations will vary by region. For example, the black Zf has been available in four colors in the US, but seven in the UK.
Taking the retro-viber further, Nikon also announced an upcoming firmware update for the Zf that will add a Film Grain feature. As the name implies, the feature will allow users to add grain to photos and videos. It's a customizable option, with three grain size options and six grain strength levels. The feature can be combined with presets created by Nikon and creators and Picture Control color modes. Nikon didn't provide a specific date for the firmware update, but said it will be out sometime in 2025.
The Nikon Zf Silver Edition will be available in late September for $2200. The three premium colors – Cognac Brown, Teal Blue and Muave Pink – will cost $2300.
Press release:
NIKON RELEASES A NEW SILVER EDITION OF THE Z F FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAIntroducing a New Color for the Z f that Combines a Heritage Design with the Performance of a Full-Frame Camera
MELVILLE, NY (September 4, 2025) -- Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a new silver edition of the full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z f mirrorless camera. The Nikon Z f combines a timeless design inspired by an iconic Nikon film camera with the superior performance of a full-frame mirrorless camera.
Three new Premium Exterior* color options will also be available, providing more choices for users to customize the color of their Z f camera body*. Additionally, the Z f will support a new Film Grain feature that adds grain to photos and videos, further expanding creative possibilities.
Designed to resemble the silver plating on film-era cameras like the Nikon F, the metallic texture creates an authentic feel suited to the premium, full-frame retro design. Three new Premium Exteriors color options have been added: Cognac Brown, Teal Blue, and Mauve Pink – all with an embossed texture. These are subtle, yet elegant tones that complement the silver body, providing more options for customizing the exterior of the camera than ever before. In addition to the three colors, Moss Green, Stone Gray, Sepia Brown are available–allowing for six color variations in total. Additionally, the sophisticated design will help inspire users every time they pick up the camera.
A Film Grain Feature for Film-Like Expression
A future firmware update for the Nikon Z f will offer the new Film Grain feature, which adds grain to photos and videos. Users will be able to achieve more creative imaging expression in accordance with the scene and their intent by adjusting grain size (3 options) and strength (6 options). By combining this feature with Imaging Recipes, (downloadable imaging presets created by Nikon and creators) and Picture Controls, users will enjoy film-like expression tailored to their personal and creative style. This update is scheduled for release within 2025.
Price and Availability
The new Nikon Z f Silver Edition will be available in late September for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,199.95, or $2,299.95* for the new premium exterior options. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.
*See the following web page for further information on Premium Exteriors: Nikonusa.com/Z f
Scrolling on your smartphone while on the toilet may be doing more than passing the time. A new study has found it could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, thanks to the extra minutes spent sitting.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Smartphones, Toilet, Gastrointestinal, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Last week, Nikon released firmware v2.0 for the Z6III, which brought support for C2PA Content Credentials alongside several other features. Theoretically, the cryptographic signature should prove that an image was authentically captured with the camera, and that it hasn't been tampered with since its creation. However, DPReview forum user Horshack has found a way to get the camera to sign an image that it didn't actually take.
You should check out the thread for Horshack's (well-written, as per usual) explanation of how he did it. The summary is that it works by using the Z6III's Multiple Exposure feature. Nikon lets you select a photo as your base, and then stack multiple exposures on top of it. Horshack selected a Raw image taken by another Z6III without the content credentials feature enabled.
This image, created inauthentically, has Content Credentials that claim it was taken with a Z6III. Because it was... but only kind of.
Image: Horshack
He then took a multiple exposure picture with the lens cap closed. The result: the previously unsigned image, now with a Content Credential attached. If you put the JPEG into Adobe's Content Credential Inspect tool, it appears to be a perfectly normal image, signed as authentic by the Z6III.
Horshack theorizes this trick would work even with a Z6III Raw file that had been modified to include, say, an AI-generated image. Stuffing another image into a Raw file isn't necessarily something you can do with standard software, but Horshack believes it could be done, thereby removing the need to take an authentic image in order to get a signed file.
The capture details section doesn't contain any information that the image was created by taking multiple exposures.The trick isn't completely bulletproof. The image's EXIF data reports that it was created using multiple exposures, though Horshack also discovered that you may be able to edit an image's metadata fields without invalidating the content credential. A few fields, such as the camera's serial number, are stored within the credential itself, but most are not.
We attempted to edit a few metadata fields using exiftool, but each test we did resulted in Adobe's Content Credentials Inspect tool showing that it no longer had credentials.
I assumed Nikon wouldn't sign images taken with the featureHorshack says he discovered the issue after trying to come up with ways the Content Credentials feature might fail. "When I thought of it I assumed Nikon wouldn't sign images taken with the feature, to prevent the outcome I achieved," he said.
When Nikon announced the Content Credentials feature for the Z6III, it classified it as a beta, so there were bound to be bugs. (In fact, Horshack also seems to have figured out why some users had to wait several hours before their cameras started signing images.) However, being able to use it to sign images taken under different conditions is a pretty big issue, one we hope that Nikon will iron out as soon as possible.
We've reached out to Nikon for comment, and will update this story if we get a response.
One of the lightest teardrops meant to be pulled by cars (and not bicycles), the Kleox Shelter Travel debuted with a slightly unconventional form three years ago. In place of the usual side entry and tailgate galley, the Shelter Travel combined them into one rear hatch used for entry instead of cooking. We originally thought this feature necessary to help push weight down below 500 lb (228 kg), but as it turns out, Kleox was able to develop a more conventional design at the exact same low weight and price. The Kleox Festival trades out the tailgate for a side door, towing to camp more like a traditional teardrop ... only well smaller, simpler and more affordable than most.
Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: teardrop trailers, Lightweight, RV, Trailer, trailers, dusseldorf-caravan-salon-2025, Camping, Outdoors and Camping
Consumer 3D printers definitely have their uses, but they're typically limited to printing rigid objects … and doing so pretty slowly. The Saltgator, on the other hand, allows you to crank out rubbery injection-molded items in a claimed 10 minutes.
Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle
Tags: Kickstarter, molding, Fishing
If you live in the Swiss municipality of Regensdorf, you may soon be getting packages delivered to your doorstep by a robot. The region is the location of a field test that was just launched by Swiss Post, grocery delivery company Migros Online, and robotics firm RIVR.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: Delivery robots, ETH Zurich, Quadruped
