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In a breakthrough study, scientists have transferred a courtship behavior from one species to another, triggering the recipient to perform this completely foreign act as if it was its own. While genes have been swapped between species to influence traits, a totally unknown behavior has never been genetically swapped into a different animal before.
Tags: Nagoya University, Neuroscience, Evolution, Genetic engineering, neurons, Behavior
Tiny "hidden" proteins lurking in DNA once dismissed as junk may hold the key to the next generation of obesity drugs, according to a new study that has uncovered dozens of new fat-regulating molecules using cutting-edge gene-editing technology.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Obesity, Fat cells, CRISPR, Protein, Salk Institute
If Earth needs to borrow a cup of sugar, it's comforting to know that there may be a convenient, possibly habitable, world orbiting Alpha Centauri only 4.34 light years away – at least, if the findings from the James Webb Space Telescope pan out.
Tags: NASA, ESA, James Webb Space Telescope, Exoplanet
Drone maker DJI shook up the ebike market in 2024 when it pulled its motor tech out of the skies and put it to work in a new brand of bikes it named Amflow. Now it's bringing all that torque-dense motor performance over to the United States for the first time, offering what's sure to be one of the quickest, sleekest hard-hammering trail/enduro e-MTBs out there. But the Amflow PL's particular combination of 800+ watts, 120 Nm of torque and nearly 100 miles of range won't come cheap.
Tags: ebikes, Motor, DJI Innovations, Mountain Bikes, Outdoors and Camping
Acura has unveiled the production prototype for its new, all-electric RSX sport utility coming in late 2026. This is parent company Honda's first vehicle to be built off its global EV platform.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Acura, Electric Vehicles
While there may indeed be a plethora of multitools on Kickstarter, many are either too small to use easily or too big to just toss in a pocket. The NexTool strikes a good balance, stuffing eight functions into a right-sized titanium body.
Category: Knives & Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Multitools, Knife, EDC, Kickstarter, Titanium
It never ceases to amaze us how much mileage designers can get out of the humble shipping container. This example of a container-based tiny house, named the Mark T, looks more livable than most, and features a spacious interior layout and two rooftop terrace areas.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, House, Home, shipping containers
Over the past wee while, immersive actioncam company Insta360 has been incubating a new camera-drone startup called Antigravity. Now the first flyer has been unveiled, a folding aerial adventurer capable of grabbing immersive 8K 360-degree footage.
Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Insta360, Camera drone, 360-degree, Immersion, 8K
Last month, Insta360 announced its new sub-brand, Antigravity, with a teaser for its foray into the drone market. Now, details about the company's first drone – the Antigravity A1 – are here. Besides the drone, Antigravity is also releasing the Vision goggles and Grip controller for more immersive flight experiences.
As initially teased, the A1 drone will offer 8K 360-degree capture, which Antigravity says is a first for a drone. "We didn't want to just build another drone. We wanted to create an entirely new way to fly," said BC Nie, Head of Marketing at Antigravity.
Of course, 360 cameras aren't new, and the Antigravity drone builds on what Insta360 has created with its X series of cameras. As with 360 action cameras, the drone uses a dual-lens camera system for 360-degree capture. The lenses are mounted on the top and bottom of the drone, which Antigravity says results in complete capture with no blind spots.
The system then uses "advanced stitching technology" to make the drone invisible in the final footage and when flying with goggles. Insta360 cameras (and DJI's new Osmo 360 camera) have a similar process to make selfie sticks invisible for uninterrupted captures, but having that ability with real-time video is extra important. After all, if you're flying with the goggles on, you don't want any distractions in footage that could make flying more of a challenge or lead to a crash.
Antigravity says the Grip controller responds to hand gestures.
Photo: Antigravity
Antigravity says that the A1 uses its FreeMotion technology and responsive head tracking for more immersive flight. Its Grip controller enables drone control with "natural hand movements," doing away with stick controls like other drones use. The Vision goggles allow for an FPV flying experience.
One of the main benefits of 360 video is greater flexibility when editing, since it provides every viewpoint from the drone instead of having to record separate takes. Antigravity says that it will have its own app that integrates much of the technology and features of Insta360 Studio and the Insta360 app, though with features specific to drone footage. That likely means there will be plug-and-play templates to make editing the 360 footage quick and easy, even for those without extensive editing experience.
The A1 folds down to be quite compact.
Images: Antigravity
The A1 weighs 249g, falling just under the 250g limit that exempts it from requirements like registration or Remote ID for recreational flyers in the US, as well as similar regulations in other countries. The relatively compact size also makes it easier to pack when traveling. It promises to be an accessible option for seasoned drone pilots and those with zero drone experience alike.
Questions remain about some of the Antigravity A1 specs, including still photo capabilities, battery life, price and more, but Antigravity says those won't be available until closer to launch. The company says the drone is scheduled to launch in January 2026. We do know that the A1 will be launched globally, including officially availability in the US, unlike DJI's latest products.
Outside of the drone and its accessories, Antigravity has also opened applications for its "co-creation project." Selected individuals will receive a pre-production Antigravity A1 to test and provide feedback, which could be integrated into the retail version. There's even a financial reward on the table, with contributors eligible for part of the $20,000 reward pool.
Press release
Antigravity Unveils A1: The World's First 8K 360 DroneLos Angeles – [August 14] — Antigravity, a drone brand incubated by Insta360 and third parties, has today unveiled its first product: Antigravity A1, the world's first drone¹ equipped with 8K 360-degree capture. A1 redefines what drones can do by combining an immersive flying experience with intuitive controls.
360 Capture, Reimagined for Flight
At the heart of Antigravity A1 is a dual-lens camera system that captures everything around it in 360 degrees. The lenses are mounted on the top and bottom of the drone's fuselage, enabling complete environmental capture with no blind spots.
Advanced stitching technology renders the drone invisible when viewed through the goggles and in the final footage. The result is immersive, clean video that places drone pilots directly inside the scene without distractions.
360 Immersive Flight
A key feature of Antigravity A1 is its unparalleled level of immersion. The drone, the Vision goggles, and the Grip controller work together to enable a new way to explore the skies.
With Antigravity's unique FreeMotion technology and responsive head tracking, pilots can look freely in any direction while flying the drone using intuitive hand gestures. This separates flying the drone from viewing the surroundings, allowing pilots to look in one direction while flying in another. The result is a level of immersion that makes it feel as if you're really there — turning Antigravity A1 into a tool for aerial exploration.
The 360 immersion doesn't end when the drone lands — recorded footage can be viewed in 360 degrees over and over again, letting users discover new angles every time they watch.
Designed for Limitless Creativity
Antigravity A1 is built to fit into everyday life. Its dual-lens setup mirrors the capabilities of Insta360's popular X Series, making it easy for anyone to capture stunning 8K 360 footage — this time in the sky.
Every angle is recorded, giving creators the power to reframe their footage in post and make sure they never miss a shot. This enables powerful new editing possibilities like dynamic camera moves, Tiny Planet effects, and horizon flips. Creating cinematic FPV-style footage is now more accessible than ever. This technology also allows users to export multiple angles from a single clip in any aspect ratio without losing quality.
Lightweight and Travel-Ready
Weighing only 249g, Antigravity A1 meets regulatory requirements in most countries and regions. It's the perfect drone for creators, families, travelers, and first-time pilots seeking a powerful yet accessible tool for aerial storytelling. Its compact size makes it easy to pack, carry, and launch in seconds.
A New Standard in Ease of Use and Safety
Antigravity A1 is built with simplicity in mind. Pilots fly using the Grip controller, which responds to natural hand movements, eliminating the need for traditional stick controls. Paired with the Vision goggles, users can freely explore their surroundings in real time with full 360-degree visibility. To ensure that Antigravity A1 is used solely for exploration and storytelling, it includes a payload detection to prevent misuse or unauthorized modifications.
"We didn't want to just build another drone. We wanted to create an entirely new way to fly," said BC Nie, Head of Marketing at Antigravity. "A1 is the first step in reimagining flight as something anyone can enjoy — something that is safe, intuitive, expressive, and endlessly creative."
Antigravity A1 Key Features
Availability
Antigravity A1 is scheduled to launch globally in January 2026. Final pricing, bundle details, and regional availability will be announced closer to launch.
In the meantime, applications are now open for the first-ever Antigravity co-creation project. We're inviting creators from around the world to join the journey and help shape the future of Antigravity products.
Selected participants will receive a pre-production Antigravity A1 to test, explore, and share their ideas. The best ideas will be integrated into the retail version, and contributors will have a chance to win a share of the US$20,000 reward pool.
Applications are open at www.antigravity.tech.
A huge new international study has uncovered, for the first time, a weekly rhythm disturbance in one of the world’s most common but under-diagnosed sleep disorders – and it’s not good news for your Saturday night. Researchers have coined the term “social apnea” to describe the consistent and significant rise in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity that occurs during the weekend, likely driven by late nights, alcohol, smoking, sleeping in and other shifts in routine.
Category: Sleep, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Flinders University, OSA, Sleep, Heart Disease, Age-Related, Obesity, Apnea
DARPA's autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the USX-1 Defiant, took a major step toward operational status as a bottle of spirits was broken over its bow at the Everett Ship Repair in Everett, Washington on August 11, 2025.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: DARPA, Autonomous, USVs, US Navy
The largest study of its kind has revealed that medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a real-world social impact – for both those taking the drugs and others in the community. Looking at the data of nearly 150,000 newly diagnosed, researchers say the medications have sweeping benefits beyond managing symptoms of the condition.
Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: Karolinska Institutet, ADHD, Crime, Medication, Stimulant medications, Brain, Neuroscience
The Dodge Durango might be counted among the veterans of the SUV class, but don’t mistake it for your regular brawny tow car. There’s a reason that it’s still sticking around despite not being redesigned since 2011. Now, for 2026, Dodge is giving you 5,999,999 more reasons to love it.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Dodge, SUV, Hellcat, Crossover, Muscle Cars
Recurring kidney stones can be an agonizing, debilitating problem, particularly if they can't be treated by orally-administered medication. There may be new hope on the horizon, however, in the form of a tiny magnetically-steerable stone-dissolving "robot."
Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Waterloo, kidney, Treatment, Microbots, Magnetic
Electra is building an aircraft that can take off and land using an airfield that's one-tenth the size of a standard runway. To demonstrate "blown lift" aero and hybrid-electric propulsion capabilities, the EL2 prototype has just nailed public test flights at Virginia Tech.
Tags: STOL, Electra (aircraft company), Electric Aircraft, eSTOL, Hybrid Air
Our community here at DPReview truly is a wealth of information. We see all of the helpful knowledge shared in the forums on a daily basis, along with the passionate opinions on gear, trends, techniques and more. To help spark those conversations and give you all another place to share your thoughts, we're kicking off a 'Question of the week' series in the forums. It's your chance to share your insight, and an opportunity to be showcased in the forums or on the homepage.
Question of the weekAs the name suggests, the forum's 'Question of the week' will highlight a new question every Wednesday in the Open Talk forum. We'll throw out one thought-provoking question each week, and you all get to comment with your own take.
These questions may come from the DPReview team, or could come from you in the community as well. If you have an idea for a question, please share it in a forum post response. We'll be sure to recognize those whose queries we use.
Week one: What five questions should you ask yourself when buying a new camera?To kick this series off, we were inspired by our recent conversation with Mathew Anderson, our new Community Manager. Last week, some of the DPReview team sat down to chat with Mathew about what his new camera should be. Instead of keeping that in a private Slack channel, we recorded it so you all could hear our thoughts, too. It was a great chat, and you can watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
Importantly, though, that discussion highlighted that for anyone buying a new camera, there are some critical questions you should ask yourself first. So, we're curious, what five questions do you think are most important to ask when buying a new camera? Head on over to the 'Question of the week' post in the Open Talk forum to share your take.
For this kick-off question, we'll be highlighting five distinct answers on the homepage. We'll make those selections on Monday and update this post with the results, so be sure to get your thoughts in before then!
Capturing memorable moments with your camera is always a special feeling, but the process doesn't end there. If you want to edit or share your photos in some capacity, you'll also need to get them off your camera and onto your phone or computer. With so many cameras – both new and retro – on the market, figuring out the best way to transfer your images can be confusing. In this guide, you'll find the various options for moving photos off your camera so you can share them with the world (or just your close circle).
Wireless transfer options From left to right, the Sony, Canon and Nikon apps all allow wireless transfer.If you have a relatively new camera, there are likely some wireless options for transferring photos that can be very convenient. First, many camera companies have developed apps, including Canon Camera Connect, Sony Creators App, Nikon SnapBridge, Panasonic Lumix Lab and Fujifilm XApp. The apps connect your mobile device to your camera via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing you to move files to your phone wirelessly.
Unfortunately, those apps can be very hit or miss. Essentially every brand's app has issues with unstable connections, leading to interrupted transfers. Slow transfers are also a common complaint, as are frequent app crashes and issues with transferring Raw files. Additionally, there may be an app for your camera brand, but it may no longer support your particular camera. Some are better than others, and issues may be device-dependent, but they can lead to frustrating experiences.
Outside of apps, some cameras support direct-to-cloud uploads, meaning you can send your images from the camera to a cloud service without first going through your phone or computer. Depending on your camera, you may be able to connect to services like Google Photos, Google Drive, Lightroom, Frame.io and more. It's a convenient option for backups, but like the above apps, reviews of direct-to-cloud features are mixed in terms of reliability. In most cases, you'll need Wi-Fi connectivity to use this option, which may not always be available, such as when shooting in remote areas.
Plug your camera inMost recent cameras feature a USB-C port that can be used for data transfer.
Photo: Mitchell Clark
While wireless connections are ideal, their unreliability means you may have to use another method. Plus, if you have an older camera that doesn't support wireless transfers, you'll need a different way to transfer images.
Modern cameras feature USB ports that allow you to connect to a computer. USB-C has become the standard on recent cameras, though some older models may rely on Micro USB or Mini USB. This transfer method is simple but requires a USB cable that supports data transfer (some are charge-only).
With the right cable, once you plug into both your camera and computer, you generally only need to turn your camera on. Then, the camera will show up as a removable drive so that you can copy your images to your computer. However, very old digital cameras may not support transfer without a driver or software, which may not be supported anymore.
Use a card reader Image: OWCA card reader is one of the most reliable and fastest methods for transferring images from your camera to a computer or phone. That's especially true if you have a camera that doesn't work with the methods mentioned above.
Card readers are separate devices that plug into your computer or phone, though some computers may feature an integrated SD card slot. Some card readers are only compatible with one type of memory card, such as SD format, while others offer multiple slots for different types of cards.
The key is to know what type of card your camera uses so that you can get the correct card reader. A CompactFlash card, for example, won't fit in an SD card slot. Luckily, card readers are available for just about every format, including outdated ones like Memory Stick and xD.
Another thing to consider is that a card reader will impact the speed of file transfers. If you invested in fast memory cards and frequently need to transfer lots of files, especially large files, you'll also want to pay for a high-quality card reader with fast transfer rates. Budget readers are fine for more casual use, but will be slower.
Samsung teased a fresh take on backlit premium televisions at CES in January, with a 98-inch 8K LCD TV prototype featuring RGB microLED technology. Now the company has gone into production with a 115-inch 4K model – and it's coming to the US.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Samsung, 4K UHD, Television
The Hirondelle tiny house combines a very small size with a surprisingly affordable price. Measuring just 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in length, it starts at €38,900 (US$45,000) and features a space-saving interior layout that's suitable for up to two people.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
An engineered protein that acts like a molecular sponge has the potential to change how carbon monoxide poisoning is treated, chasing down CO molecules in the bloodstream and helping the body flush them out in just minutes, without the risk of short- or long-term health issues that come with the current frontline treatment, pure oxygen.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Michigan, Carbon Monoxide, Drug delivery, Red blood cells, Blood Pressure, Poisons, Gas
