New Firefighter Mask

                                    New Thermal Mask

Firefighters have been using thermal imagining cameras since the 1990s, and the reason is clear: One of a their greatest challenges can be visibility through smoke, and thermal imaging lets them see in a different way. But these cameras have always been independent units that added pound or two to a firefighter's helmet.

That's what makes the Scott Sight, the new firefighting mask developed by Tyco International, so remarkable. By placing the thermal imaging inside the mask, they've given firefighters greater accessibility to cameras without adding weight.

A firefighter wearing the Scott Sight, announced at the Fire Department Instructor Conference in Indianapolis, will have in the bottom right of their field of vision a thermal image of their immediate surroundings. This will free up both hands for other things and allow smoother operation in dark areas. 

Acer

                                       Acer XB280HK

Acer's large 28-inch flicker-less monitor eliminates annoying screen flicker, and provides a comfortable viewing experience, especially for those heavy monitor users, like programmers, writers, students or graphic designers.

 The ErgoStand pivots and tilts for the best viewing angle while the height can be adjusted for different desk heights with a simple push or lift.


 Its VESA compatible mounting offers a sleek, space saving option in tight spaces and power-saving technologies conserve cost and resources.

BMW VR

                                  BMW HTC VIVE VR

BMW has introduced consumer virtual reality technology into its vehicle development process. Instead of needing expensive specialized facilities to use VR technology, the automotive giant is taking advantage of the HTC Vive's impressive capabilities for fast-turnaround interior modeling feedback.

Once potential modifications or new designs have been CAD modeled, designers are able to sit in a reusable interior assembly which makes what they're seeing through the VR headset feel real, while precisely channeled engine and road noise round out BMW's attempts to immerse testers in a life-like environment. 

Currently, the Vive headset is coupled with HTC's laser-based Vive Lighthouse tracking system covering 5 x 5 meters (16 x 16 ft), while graphics are run smoothly at 90 frames per second thanks to Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4.