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Intel Launched Live Drone Light Show During Olympics Closing Ceremony

Soohorang, the white tiger mascot that symbolized the past two weeks of Olympic competition in Pyeongchang, and was given as a toy to all the medal-winning athletes, appeared in light over the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium. How? He was configured by 300 LED-emitting drones, according to Intel. The drones formed into the tiger, hovering several hundred […]

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Skydio Unveils Autonomous 4K Camera Drone For Athletes

One of Kevin Durant’s recent technology investments, Skydio, has unveiled an autonomous flying drone that athletes say could offer a hands-free approach to training and present new content opportunities. After years of stealth development, Skydio unveiled this month the company’s first product: a fully autonomous artificially-intelligent flying 4K camera called R1. The technology virtually “sees” […]

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What Happened With Intel’s Opening Ceremony Drone Light Show?

Intel planned for an ornate light display involving drones at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang on Friday, but the company had some trouble getting its show off the ground. According to a news release from Intel, 1,218 “Shooting Star” drones were used to create a light show featuring the Olympic rings […]

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Stephen Curry Under Armour Shoes Flown To Bay Area Fans Via Drone

Stephen Curry’s new basketball shoe, the Curry 4 “More Dubs” colorway that’s especially for Golden State Warriors fans, dropped for sale on Saturday. Before the shoes hit mass market, though, Curry fans across the Bay Area had a chance to grab an autographed pair as they fell from the sky. The Curry 4 #DroneDrop brought […]

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