Trying out an animated GIF post.

This is the visualization I created last year of how the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic logos have the same 45 rectangles in 3 different sizes. It's all very mathematical! (I hope to create a video one day to explain the math behind it.)

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This Underwater Robot is Used to Capture Unique Aquatic Sports Photos

An unusual underwater camera robot that sits affixed at the bottom of swimming pools allows photojournalists to capture photos of aquatic sports from normally impossible angles.

While unique subjects tend to make for the most interesting images, unique angles can also make the ordinary, extraordinary. That's where an underwater camera robot from Telemetrics comes in, which is used by Associated Press (AP) photojournalists to capture perspectives of aquatics sports that are far from the norm.

Photo credit: Associated Press

The photos below were captured during the Tokyo Olympics this past summer. The Telemetrics camera system is a fully waterproof robotic system that was designed and built especially for Olympic-sized pools and water sports events, as reported by YM Cinema.

Britain's Adam Peaty swims to win the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The robot, specifically the PT-CP-S5, is bolted to the floor of the pool and connected to an interface system through a single ethernet cable. It supports digital cameras with interchangeable lenses at depths of up to six meters (20 feet). It features Ethernet connectivity, DC power output for compact digital cameras, an anti-fog system, and what Telemetrics describes as a universal easy-mount interface. The system is rated at IP 68 and specified for pools that use chlorine.

The Italy artistic swimming team competes during the team technical routine at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

AP photographers then can fully control the robot remotely including the camera's shutter speed, focus, and zoom. Photographers can also monitor a live feed from the camera from the remote control panel which allows them to set up to capture the perfect shot. A single operator can use Telemetrics' RCCP-M panel to control multiple cameras simultaneously and have a full live preview of all the cameras.

Australia's Brendon Smith swims to win the bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Captured photos are transferred immediately to a poolside technician who can send them to clients quickly.

The system has been in use by the AP since at least 2019, but the press team brought six of them for use during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and outfitted them with either a Sony Alpha 1 or Alpha 9 II. Of note, YM Cinema reports that an unnamed AP photojournalist says that while the organization utilizes multiple camera systems, they exclusively choose Sony cameras when it comes to integration with robotics. No explanation for why this was the case was provided.

Photo credit: Associated Press

“The system is easy to set up and allows unique photos to be captured that would not be possible without this solution,” Michael Cuomo, the Vice President of Telemetrics, says. “These games are history and there is only one opportunity to capture the action. Our robotics are designed to deliver in even these most demanding applications. We’re excited to see the images generated from this collaboration with the Associated Press.”

Photo credit: Associated Press

While the majority of images of swimming competitions are still those taken above water, the unusual perspective that an underwater camera robot can provide is critical in giving additional context to events like synchronized swimming, where much of the impressive work that the athletes do is hidden below the surface.

_Image Credits: Photos are individually credited and provided courtesy of the Associated Press. _

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The Toyko Olympics Kicked Off With an Impressive Aerial Drone Display

The Tokyo Olympics are officially underway after the opening ceremonies were held in a largely empty stadium. But the restrictions that have been put in place due to the pandemic didn't stop the ceremony from presenting a particularly impressive aerial drone display.

The impressive drone show took place towards the end of the ceremony and made use of a giant swarm of 1,824 drones which came together to form a spectacular recreation of the Earth.

"A sight was never before seen, a feat of technology and beauty. A celestial body hovering over Tokyo. In a moment and a vision for the world," NBC's Savannah Guthrie narrated on the broadcast during the display, as reported by CBS.

That's no moon…it's a #Tokyo2020 drone display! 😲#Olympics | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/bIGD4UonPO

-- #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) July 23, 2021

🚨 Drone appreciation post! 🚨

1,824 drones light up the sky above the Olympic Stadium as the #Tokyo2020 emblem seamlessly becomes a revolving globe. 😍🌏#StrongerTogether #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/mcGteqdJ7n

-- Olympics (@Olympics) July 23, 2021

The show has been widely praised on social media as particularly impressive.

Another view of a giant rotating Earth made of over 1800 drones above #Olympic Stadium at #Tokyo2020 #OpeningCeremony Spectacular! pic.twitter.com/YEhxWDdctd

-- . (@ElijahKyama) July 23, 2021

Japoneses levando os drones para outro nível. Que coisa linda 😻 #OpeningCeremony #Tokyo2020 #OlimpiadasNaGkobo#OlimpiadasNoSporTV#ToquioNoBandsportspic.twitter.com/4vliDy9pdO

-- Olimpíadas On Fire (@Olimpiadas_Fire) July 23, 2021

Drones form a shape of the world during the #Tokyo2020 #OpeningCeremony, seen above the Olympic Stadium https://t.co/UMVAy6qKY2 pic.twitter.com/pYbk2n3BT7

-- Reuters (@Reuters) July 23, 2021

WOW - what a stunning drone show!

We first saw these at PyeongChang 2018, but this was next level 🔥#BBCOlympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/AqDmfTIyWa

-- Nick Hope - the dyslexic journalist🎙️👨‍💻🏊🏻‍♂️ (@NickHopeTV) July 23, 2021

The drone display was programmed by intel, who also brought similar technology and spectacle to the 2018 Winter Olympics as noted by DroneDJ.

We’re here to make #Tokyo2020 all kinds of wonderful! https://t.co/kHEubfDLri pic.twitter.com/jdi5gEG78j

-- Intel (@intel) July 23, 2021

While some competitions have already been underway, the official opening ceremonies took place on Friday night in Japan and included an array of performances from famous singers including Keith Urban and John Legend. The goal of the show was to show the world and its athletes a display of connection, unity, and hope. The drones flew as a backdrop to the song Imagine, which is not the first time it has been performed at the games.

“This song reflects the values the Olympic Games stand for. It is a call for peace and brotherhood, for unity and solidarity,” IOC President Thomas Bach said. “We can only go faster, we can only aim higher, we can only become stronger, if we stand together -- in solidarity.”

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"Russian cyber-attack spree shows what unrestrained internet warfare looks like"

"US indictment of operatives, accused of launching several attacks, gives a detailed account of how they went about their business"

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/19/russian-hackers-cyber-attack-spree-tactics

#infosec #cybersecurity #security #internet #2020olympics #olympicscyberattack