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The Independentscience18 hrs ago
Scottish hospital installs 3D robotic exoscope for brain tumour surgery
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow became the first facility in Scotland to install the B Braun Aesculap Aeos 3D Robotic Assisted Exoscope. The system provides enhanced image quality and allows surgeons to work in an upright posture. One early patient recovered rapidly af…
blog.googletechnology2 days ago
Google Open-Sources 3D Emoji Set After Mixed Reactions at May Debut
Google announced the open-sourcing of its 3D emoji collection on July 18, 2026. The company is releasing raw .OBJ files for use in VR worlds, apps, and memes. The release coincides with World Emoji Day.
forbes.comtechnology2 days ago
TSA Installs 1,162 CT Scanners at 296 Airports, With Some Limits on Bag Size and Film
The Transportation Security Administration has installed computed tomography units at checkpoints in 296 airports. The rollout improves 3D imaging and automated threat detection while changing carry-on procedures for some travelers.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports2 days ago
2026 World Cup Adds Referee Cameras and 3D Player Scans
Referees at the 2026 World Cup wear headsets with cameras and two watches. All 1,248 players were scanned to create 3D models for offside decisions. Semi-automated systems and goal-line technology also operate during matches.
world5 days ago
Expedition Produces 3D Models of Shackleton and Scott Shipwrecks
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society team used the Alvin submersible to create 3D digital models of the two vessels in the Labrador Sea. The 21-day effort began July 2, 2025, and documented the sites where the ships sank decades after their polar voyages.
globalnews.caworld11 days ago
Nova Scotia Father-Son Team Unveils 3D Wildfire Mapping Software
Barry Stevens and Noah Stevens of Wasoqopa'q First Nation created FireGuardian to simulate wildfire spread and test mitigation measures. They will present the tool to an Assembly of First Nations committee in Ottawa next week. The software combines topographic, weather and forest…
news.sky.comscience15 days ago
AI recovers 1.5-metre text from damaged Herculaneum scroll core using 3D scans
Researchers extracted 1.5 metres of continuous text from a 2-centimetre scroll core using high-resolution scans and AI. The work comes from the library buried by the AD 79 Vesuvius eruption and discovered in 1752.
ai17 days ago
Chipmaker begins shipping samples of new 3D flash memory for AI data centers
A Tokyo-based chipmaker has started sending samples of its 332-layer flash memory chips to AI data center operators. The chips store 59% more data than the previous generation and will be produced at a plant in Iwate Prefecture.
Engadgettechnology18 days ago
Empire Interactive Halts 3DO Revival After Rights Holder Declines to Sell
Empire Interactive halted plans announced last week to revive the 3DO console and remaster its games. The company cited multiple ownership claims and the risk of costly legal disputes. Throwback Entertainment holds the relevant intellectual property rights and has no plans to sel…
pymnts.comai24 days ago
Startup Raises $80 Million to Build Real-Time 3D AI Environments
Video Rebirth secured $80 million in funding from multiple investors. The company is developing a world model for interactive 3D environments and ranks among leading AI video systems.
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Forbestechnology27 days ago
Samsung Display to Exclusively Supply OLED Panels for Apple's iPhone Fold
Samsung Display signed a three-year deal to make the foldable phone's screens. Apple ordered roughly 3 million units for the initial run. A 3D-printed hinge issue may delay production by up to a month.
Fortunefinance35 days ago
New York Law Requires Firearm Detection Technology in 3D Printers by 2029
A New York law signed last month directs experts to develop standards for software that would block 3D printers from producing gun parts. A similar bill is under consideration in California. The requirement would not take effect until at least 2029.
nypost.comfinance35 days ago
Trader Opens $55 Million Ether Long Position After Losing $3.36 Million on Bitcoin Trades
@lookonchain reported that trader 0x9137bd9347f07990a8ce22869f8b93d190479c5a lost $3 million on a Bitcoin long, then $360,000 attempting to short Bitcoin, before opening a 5x long on 31,956.5192 ETH.
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foxnews.compolitics38 days ago
At Least 16 States Enact Laws Restricting 3D-Printed Firearms
Lawmakers in multiple states have passed measures requiring serial numbers on firearms made without them, including those produced with 3D printers. Gun rights groups say the rules conflict with constitutional protections. Several states now face lawsuits over the new restriction…
world43 days ago
University of Hong Kong Researchers Develop First Soft 3D Hydrogel Semiconductor
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong developed the first soft three-dimensional semiconductor constructed from hydrogel. The material mimics human tissue and interacts with living cells.
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nypost.comworld48 days ago
Bronx Physicist Receives First Open Bionics Hero FLEX Prosthetic Arm
Praveen Gowtham, 43, received the first Hero FLEX above-elbow prosthetic last month. The 3D-printed device weighs four pounds and responds to muscle signals.
ai51 days ago
Forbes Names 12 Chinese Entrepreneurs to 2026 30 Under 30 Asia AI List
The annual list highlights founders building AI tools for 3D content, agentic services, and enterprise applications. Twelve Chinese entrepreneurs appear on the 2026 edition.
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9to5google.comtechnology56 days ago
Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Mower Uses LiDAR and AI for Wire-Free Mapping
The Dreame A3 AWD Pro robot lawn mower maps yards with 3D LiDAR and AI vision sensors. It operates without boundary wires or external signal systems and handles slopes up to 80 percent.
Los Angeles Timesscience57 days ago
Biotech Firm Hatches Chicks in Artificial Eggshell System
Colossal Biosciences reported hatching 26 chickens from a 3D-printed lattice that mimics an eggshell. Independent researchers said the structure functions as an artificial eggshell but lacks other egg components.
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swissinfo.chai61 days ago
Researchers Develop MouseMapper AI Model for Whole-Body 3D Analysis
A new deep-learning framework called MouseMapper analyzes entire mouse bodies at the cellular level. The model maps nerves and immune cells across 31 organs and tissues. Researchers applied it to study diet-induced obesity and identified nerve changes linked to sensory deficits.
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financialpost.comfinance61 days ago
3D-Printed Turbines Reduce Hydropower Costs at U.S. Dams
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Cadens have developed 3D-printed turbines that could reduce hydropower costs by up to 40 percent per kilowatt. The technology also allows retrofitting of existing dams. Of roughly 90,000 U.S. dams, fewer than 3 percent currently ge…
thehindu.comworld62 days ago
Company Hatches Chick from 3D-Printed Egg in Giant Moa Project
Colossal Biosciences announced the hatching of baby chickens from a 3D-printed lattice structure designed to replicate the eggshell of the extinct giant moa. The Texas-based company said the development is a milestone for its de-extinction efforts.
The Independentworld62 days ago
Biotech Company Hatches Chicks in Artificial Eggshell
A company working on de-extinction hatched 26 live chicks using a 3D-printed lattice that mimics an eggshell. Independent scientists called the technology impressive but said it is not a complete artificial egg and that reviving extinct species remains unlikely.
Usa Todayscience62 days ago
Colossal Biosciences Develops Artificial Egg for Chicken Hatching
Colossal Biosciences announced Tuesday that it has successfully hatched more than 30 chickens using a 3D-printed artificial egg developed over two years. The device is intended to support the company's efforts to revive the extinct South Island Giant Moa.
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Hezbollah Increases Use of Fibre-Optic FPV Drones Against Israeli Targets
BBC Verify has geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March showing strikes by small first-person view drones on Israeli soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The drones use fibre-optic cables to evade electronic c…
The Vergetechnology67 days ago
AMD Adds 3D V-Cache to Select Ryzen PRO 9000 Workstation CPUs
AMD has incorporated its 3D V-Cache technology into commercial workstation processors with the refreshed Ryzen PRO 9000 series. The chips, built on Zen 5 architecture, will begin rolling out in the second half of 2026. Lenovo's ThinkStation P4 system using the new processors is s…
Washington Examinerpolitics68 days ago
Finnish Company Sensofusion Develops Containerized System to Mass-Produce Interceptor Drones
Sensofusion's container-sized Tactical Drone Factory allows three personnel to produce 50 interceptor drones per day using 3D printers and proprietary software. The system, which ships by the end of Q2, includes materials for 2,000 drones and an AI client for resupply. It respond…
Engadgettechnology68 days agoUpdated
Google Announces Gemini AI, Android 17 and Chromebook Features
Google revealed a suite of new AI features called Gemini Intelligence for Android, ChromeOS, Wear OS and Android Auto during a dedicated Android Show livestream. The company also previewed Android 17 updates including 3D emoji, improved speech-to-text and Quick Share compatibilit…
Engadgettechnology69 days ago
Android Auto to Receive Major Interface and Navigation Updates in 2026
Google announced a series of updates to Android Auto and vehicles with Google built-in during its Android Show: I/O Edition. The changes include a redesigned user interface, widget support, immersive 3D navigation maps and new Gemini AI features. The updates are scheduled to roll…
livemint.comworld69 days ago
Orbbec CEO Howard Huang Targets 3D Vision Sensors for Humanoid Robots
Howard Huang, founder of Shenzhen-based Orbbec, aims to supply advanced 3D vision sensors to humanoid robot makers worldwide. The company, which reported its first profit in 2025, supplies sensors used in the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing in August 2025. Orbbec has a…
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app.buzzsumo.comfinance72 days ago
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Co-Direct 3D Concert Film
The film Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D, shot across four concerts using 17 mobile cameras, opened to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores. Eilish, 24, and Cameron, 71, attended its London screening on April 28, 2026. Forbes reported the project focuses…
uctoday.comscience73 days ago
USGS Releases New 3D Underground Geologic Map of the United States
A new map and model of the deep continental structure underneath the United States was created by the U.S. Geological Survey. NPR's Ailsa Chang interviewed Paul Bedrosian about the project, which could help the electric grid avoid catastrophe. The story appeared on All Things Con…
The War Zoneworld83 days ago
New Details Emerge on Russia's S-71K Air-Launched Missile from Ukrainian Intelligence Report
Ukraine's intelligence agency disclosed technical specifications and a 3D model of Russia's S-71K Kovyor missile, which has been deployed since late last year. The missile, developed for the Su-57 fighter, features a low-observable design and foreign components. It represents Rus…
blog.playstation.comtechnology86 days ago
Housemarque's Saros Game Highlights PlayStation 5 DualSense Features
Housemarque's upcoming game Saros emphasizes the haptic feedback and 3D audio capabilities of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. The studio, owned by Sony, previously used similar features in its 2021 title Returnal. Developers at Housemarque expressed hope that Saros will…
pandaily.comtechnology86 days ago
Insta360 Partners with Splatica to Enable 3D Recreations from 360-Degree Cameras
Insta360 has partnered with UK startup Splatica to allow creators to generate photorealistic 3D digital recreations using Gaussian splatting technology. Users can process 360-degree videos into explorable 3D worlds via a subscription service. The collaboration includes Project Et…
rte.ieai87 days ago
Rocket Engine Designed by AI in Two Weeks, 3D-Printed and Successfully Tested
An artificial intelligence system has designed a full rocket engine in just two weeks without relying on existing blueprints. Engineers produced the design via 3D printing, and the engine performed a successful firing test. The development highlights AI's potential in exploring u…
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South China Morning Postworld88 days ago
Researchers Develop In-Orbit Construction Method with Carbon-Fiber Tubes and 3D-Printed Connectors
Researchers at China's Shenyang Institute of Automation have developed methods to construct large space structures using carbon-fiber composites and laser bonding. The team created a scaled-down antenna in the lab and reported their findings in a journal. This advances goals akin…
3dprintingindustry.comai100 days ago
Divergent Technologies Develops 3D-Printed Cruise Missile Using AI-Powered Manufacturing
Divergent Technologies has produced what it describes as the world's first fully 3D-printed cruise missile. The company employs AI-powered additive manufacturing to construct the missile, which costs one-tenth of traditional models and takes weeks to build instead of years. This…
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GB Newsworld101 days ago
Bryson DeChambeau Scores 76 in First Round of 2025 Masters and Addresses Media
Bryson DeChambeau finished the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at four-over-par 76 on April 10. The 32-year-old American encountered difficulties, including a triple bogey on the 11th hole due to bunker issues. In post-round interviews, he discussed his iron play and a…
Engadgettechnology101 days ago
Klei Entertainment Announces Don't Starve Elsewhere Sequel with 3D Terrain
Klei Entertainment has announced Don't Starve Elsewhere, a sequel to the 2013 survival game Don't Starve. The new title introduces three-dimensional terrain, including mountains, cliffs, and plateaus, along with new biomes, animals, enemies, and bosses.
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Google Updates Gemini AI to Generate Interactive 3D Models and Simulations
Google has introduced an upgrade to its Gemini AI chatbot that enables it to create interactive 3D models and simulations in response to user queries. The feature allows users to rotate models, adjust sliders, and input values to modify simulations in real time. This enhancement…
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Tyla Announces Upcoming Single with Mystery Feature; Spotify Expands Playlists to Podcasts; Google Launches Auto-Spatialization for Galaxy XR
South African singer Tyla teased her new single 'SHE DID IT AGAIN' featuring an unidentified artist. Spotify updated its Prompted Playlists feature on Tuesday to include podcasts for Premium users. Google introduced auto-spatialization on the same day to convert 2D content into 3…
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Google Launches Auto-Spatialization Feature for Samsung Galaxy XR Headsets
Google has introduced an experimental feature called auto-spatialization for Android XR, enabling 2D apps, websites, images, and videos to be converted into 3D experiences on Samsung Galaxy XR headsets. The feature was first announced last year and becomes available on Tuesday. I…
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Bryson DeChambeau Leads Investor Group in Acquiring AI and 3D Motion Capture Startup
Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau is leading an investor group to acquire a startup focused on artificial intelligence and 3D motion capture technology. The acquisition aims to integrate these technologies into golf-related applications. Details on the startup's name and fina…
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