MIT tech uses muscle signals to control a drone

If you've ever piloted a drone, you'll know that utilizing a joystick-style controller takes some getting used to. MIT scientists have developed what they claim is a more intuitive control system, that reads the operator's muscle signals.

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Breathable electronic material makes for more comfortable wearables

Engineers from North Carolina State University have developed a thin, stretchable electronic wearable sleeve that allows the user's skin to breathe, making for more comfortable long-term use as a biomedical sensor or human-machine interface.

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How social inequality sets back basic online learning adoption in Nigeria

Upon critical consideration, it appears the Lagos state directive stopping private school owners from resuming third term online is to ensure other students are not deprived eventually. But here's what else we found out

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Intel reveals 10th Gen desktop processors, its fastest ever

Intel has revealed its latest generation desktop processors. The 10th Gen Intel Core S-series is faster for playing games, streaming content and editing video, with the company claiming the flagship model to be the “world’s fastest gaming processor.”

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Telerobotics tech designed to give surgeons a lighter touch

Telerobotic systems already allow surgeons in one location to control robotic surgical tools in another, so they can perform operations at a distance. A new proximity-sensing system, however, could make such procedures safer and more precise.

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Raspberry Pi camera module gets interchangeable lens support

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has today announced a new 12.3 megapixel camera module that supports CS-mount and C-mount interchangeable lenses, or pretty much any back-focus lens via a third party adapter.

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Flutterwave launches eCommerce platform for small businesses in Africa

Nigerian fintech startup, Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Store to bring more small businesses online. The platform will be available in 15 African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

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