Lenses

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  James Webb Space Telescope Reveals a Stunning Einstein Ring in Hydrus

  A striking new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals an Einstein ring in the Hydrus constellation. The phenomenon occurs when a massive foreground galaxy bends light from a hidden background galaxy, forming a near-perfect ring. This effect, predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, helps astronomers study galaxies from the...

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  Snapchat Spectacles Get GPS-Powered AR Lenses and New Hand Tracking Capabilities

  Snapchat on Monday commemorated six months since the launch of the new fifth generation Snapchat Spectacles by announcing new AR effects and platform features for the augmented reality (AR) glasses. Lenses, which is what the company calls its AR effects, can now be built using GPS, GNSS, compass heading, and custom locations to provide real-time wa...

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  Snapchat Introduces New AI-Powered Video Lenses to Paid Subscribers

  Snapchat introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Thursday that uses its in-house foundational video models. Dubbed AI video Lenses, the new Lens format combines Augmented Reality (AR) and generative AI elements to create unique and immersive video effects. Currently, these features are only available on the platform’s premium sub...

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  Realme Showcases Interchangeable-Lens Concept, Previews New AI Features at MWC 2025

  Realme showcased a new interchangeable-lens concept on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The consumer tech brand’s new camera technology is currently a prototype, and it will allow users to mount digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) lenses directly to a smartphone. The company said this will significantly enhance the capab...

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  Nothing Phone 3a Design Revealed Ahead of March 4 Launch: Expected Specifications

  Nothing Phone 3a series is scheduled to debut in India and globally on March 4. Ahead of its anticipated launch, the British original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has showcased the design of the base model in the series dubbed the Nothing Phone 3a. While it shares several design elements with the high-end Phone 3a Pro such as the Glyph interface, t...

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  A Neptune-Like Exoplanet Is Racing Through Space at Record Speed

  Scientists have detected an exoplanet racing through space at 1.2 million mph, making it the fastest known planet. The Neptune-sized world orbits a hypervelocity star, first hinted at in 2011 via gravitational microlensing. Astronomers, using Keck Observatory and Gaia data, have confirmed the system’s extreme speed, suggesting it may even leave t...

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  Weak Gravitational Lensing Examines Universe’s Structure: What You Need to Know

  The universe's large-scale uniformity is under scrutiny through weak gravitational lensing. Researchers are analysing data from the Euclid Space Telescope to detect potential anisotropies in cosmic expansion. If confirmed, these findings could challenge the fundamental Cosmological Principle, which assumes the universe has no preferred direction. T...

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  Euclid Space Telescope Discovers Rare Einstein Ring, Revealing Dark Matter Secrets

  The Euclid space telescope has detected a rare Einstein ring around galaxy NGC 6505, located approximately 590 million light-years from Earth. This phenomenon, resulting from gravitational lensing, allows scientists to study the distribution of dark matter within the lensing galaxy. The discovery aligns with Euclid's mission to map cosmic structure...

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  Lenskart Phonic Smart Glasses With Bluetooth Audio, Voice Assistant Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Lenskart has launched a new product in India which is claimed to combine traditional eyewear with smart features at an affordable price. Dubbed Phonic, the smart glasses come equipped with features that enable users to take calls, listen to music, and interact with voice assistants. They can also switch between functions with a single press of a bu...

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  New Cosmic Surveys Reveal Unexpected Clues About Universe’s Evolution

  A new study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals a potential discrepancy in the expected clumpiness of cosmic structures. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analysed data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (...

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  Astronomers Discover 19 New Quasars Using DESI Legacy Surveys Data

  Using data from the DESI Legacy Surveys photometry catalog, 19 new quasars were identified, including strongly-lensed, dual, and projected types. Observations were carried out on October 15–16, 2023, at California's Palomar Observatory using the P200/DBSP instrument. Among the findings are two lensed quasars, J0746+1344 and J2121-0826, which exhi...

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  Realme 14x 4G Listed on FCC Website, Key Specifications Revealed: Report

  Realme 14x 4G may be in development, according to a report. It was recently spotted on a certification website which hints towards its global launch. The phone is speculated to be available in the budget segment with 4G-only capabilities. The listing suggests that it could be equipped with a 6.67-inch screen and run on Realme UI 6.0 out of the box....

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  NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...

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  James Webb Telescope Uncovers 'Baby Milky Way' Galaxy Actively Shaping The Early Universe

  This galaxy, which is stretched and magnified, glitters with 10 distinct star clusters that formed at different times.

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  James Webb Telescope Breaks Record with Discovery of Early Galaxies Dating 200 Million Years After Big Bang

  The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted five galaxy candidates dating back to 200 million years after the Big Bang. These findings could transform our understanding of early cosmic evolution. Discovered via gravitational lensing, these galaxies, if confirmed, predate known formations and offer vital insights into the universe’s infancy. Scient...