Product News

Vaonis Unveils AI Telescope

Paris, April 16: Vaonis has launched LumENS, the first AI-powered astronomy companion integrated directly into a telescope. Designed to educate and inspire, LumENS allows users to ask questions about celestial objects in real-time, turning each observation into an interactive and immersive journey through the cosmos.
Building on the success of its previous innovations like Stellina, Vespera, and Hestia, Vaonis continues to push the boundaries of astronomical exploration. The France-based company blends advanced imaging technology, automated tracking, and AI-driven features to make astronomy accessible for users of all experience levels.

REDMAGIC 10 Air Launched in China

Sydney, April 16: REDMAGIC has officially launched the REDMAGIC 10 Air in China, a gaming smartphone that blends performance with portability.
Measuring just 7.85mm thick and weighing 205g, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, alongside the RedCore R3 and Energy Cube system to boost gaming performance and efficiency.
It features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000Hz touch sampling, and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness.
The device also includes REDMAGIC’s 520Hz shoulder triggers and a 9-layer ICE Cooling System with liquid metal and 3D vapor chamber for sustained performance during long gaming sessions.
With a 6,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and AI tools like real-time voice translation and enhanced screenshot editing, the REDMAGIC 10 Air targets serious mobile gamers.
It’s available in China from today starting at 3,499 RMB in Twilight Black and Hailstone White. A Flare Orange version will follow.
The international release is set for April 23 at redmagic.gg.

HOYTS App Nominated for Global Webby Award

Sydney, April 16: Cinema chain HOYTS has been nominated for the 29th Annual Webby Awards in the Apps and Software – Best Practices category, with its newly redesigned mobile app also named an honouree for Best Visual Design – Function.
Described by The New York Times as the “internet’s highest honour,” the Webby Awards celebrate global excellence in digital content. HOYTS’ recognition comes just six months after the app’s overhaul, a result of an 18-month collaboration with Chook Digital.
While the Webby Award is selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Webby People’s Voice Award is open to public voting until 4:59PM AEST on Friday, 18 April.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 23 April, followed by the awards ceremony in New York City on Monday, 12 May (Tuesday, 13 May in Australia). The HOYTS App is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Living Optics Tech Tapped by Spore for Security Trial

Singapore, April 16: UK-based Living Optics has been selected by Singapore’s Homeland Security HTX division for a strategic proof-of-concept initiative, showcasing its hyperspectral imaging (HSI) camera for national security and forensic use cases. The lightweight, real-time HSI system enables frontline teams to detect threats, anomalies, and material traces that are invisible to conventional sensors—providing actionable intelligence without disturbing a scene.
The camera, based on proprietary snapshot technology, combines high spectral resolution with edge compute for onboard processing. It supports passive sensing and autonomous target recognition, reducing bandwidth needs and platform detection risk. Applications include detection of camouflage, structural fatigue, smuggling evidence, and human activity.
Living Optics’ platform is portable, low-SWAP, and designed for integration with drones, vehicles, and surveillance systems. Already validated in trials with NATO-affiliated groups and the UK Armed Forces, it is suitable for ISR, EOD, and personnel recovery missions across air, land, and maritime domains.
The company also offers a development kit, bundling its HSI hardware with a Python-based environment and NVIDIA GPU, enabling rapid prototyping and integration. Living Optics aims to make hyperspectral imaging broadly accessible for defence, industrial, and consumer use cases.