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Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How to run in the heat: from hydration to staying cool
It's August, which means the capital is officially in the thick of heatwave territory. But that's not stopping people from getting their exercise. Running has emerged in recent years as one of London's biggest sports: in 2024, one in five people over 16 said they went running at least monthly, while more than 1.1m applicants have already put their names down for the 2026 London Marathon. We're a city of runners. However, with temperatures set to top 30 degrees this week, there's a real danger of those same runners overheating during as they try and get their kilometres in. Fortunately, with a bit of prep, it can be avoided. We chatted to ultra-runner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, and Tom Bishop, a seasoned runner who broke the record for the ironman triathlon last year (previously held by Alistair Brownlee), on how to beat the heat. Keep cool beforehand For Bishop, keeping cool before a run or race is key. 'Starting with your core temperature as low as you can will give your body more chance to run in hot conditions, rather than starting hot and flustered,' he says. 'Try to relax, find shade and keep your warmup minimal. Of course warming up is still important, but in the heat, you don't need to push it as much.' To lower the body temperature even further, consider sipping on an icy drink, or slushie, before you go for a run or do a race. Time to hydrate The most efficient way to hydrate, especially before a run, is by sipping fluids regularly during the day, rather than in one go. According to Pace-Humphreys, it's 'far more effective than panicking and overloading because you forgot. Little and often keeps your body balanced - downing huge amounts in one go won't provide the same benefits.' Dress for the weather When it comes to running, it's not about looking cool: it's more about keeping the body temperature down. Opt for shorts, vests, crop tops, and ideally items that have a good breathability. If you want, you can tuck some fabric into the back of your sunhat to form a protective barrier for your beck and shoulders. Don't forget suncream, too: skincare brand Dussl has a good selection of factor 50 suncreams that also double up as moisturisers, block pollution and will stay on amid the sweat of a hot run. Listen to your body One of the biggest dangers during a hot run is – you guessed it – overheating, which comes with symptoms like dizziness, sickness and a rapid heart rate. In hot weather, it's important not to push yourself: instead, listen to your body. 'Your body will tell you what it needs but only if you have the patience to listen,' Pace-Humphreys says. 'Whether it's watching your heart rate zones creep into the red, or just sensing that things feel harder than they should, tune in. Slow down to a jog or alternate walking and running - there's no shame in preserving energy to avoid burnout.' It's also important to know what to do when you are overheating. 'If you feel your body temperature rising, pull it back and breathe through it,' she says. 'Give box breathing a go - inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 and exhaling for 4. This can help calm your mind, reduce anxiety and lower your heart rate.' Be flexible with fuel In the heat, appetite can dip – which makes staying hydrated and properly fuelled tricky, too. 'Liquid carbs can be a real help. Whether they're shop-bought or even just half juice, half water, having a liquid option can help keep your energy up when solid food isn't appealing,' Pace-Humphreys says. Plus, do invest in some electrolytes, which will replace the essential minerals and salts that your body is sweating out. Don't overdo it, though: 'overdoing electrolytes can cause frequent toilet stops, nausea and diarrhoea - I've been there! If that happens, ease off, dilute with water, and give your body time to recalibrate.' Make time to cool down afterwards Once you've finished the run, that's not it. Give the body time to cool down. Sit, or stretch it out, in the shade, and let the breath return to normal. And use the cooldown as a chance to get some water in you – hydrating little and often, of course.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glass Imaging secures $20m to advance AI imaging tech
California-based technology company Glass Imaging has raised $20m in its Series A funding round to enhance AI-driven digital image quality across various platforms. The funding was led by global software investor Insight Partners with previous investors Google Ventures (GV), Future Ventures, and Abstract Ventures taking part. The company plans to use the investment to further refine and implement its GlassAI technologies, which are designed to enhance camera performance across diverse camera platforms, including smartphones, drones, and wearables. The company leverages AI to extract the full image quality potential on current and future cameras by addressing lens aberrations and sensor imperfections. Glass Imaging collaborates with manufacturers to integrate its GlassAI software to enhance camera performance tenfold. This results in sharper, more detailed images that remain true to life without hallucinations or optical distortions, the company said. In conjunction with the funding, Insight Partners' Jonah Waldman will join Glass Imaging as a board observer, while Akkiraju will join the company's board. Founded by former Apple engineers Ziv Attar and Tom Bishop, Glass Imaging is developing licensable intellectual property, including GlassAI, for new camera architectures and software-based solutions. Glass Imaging founder and CTO Tom Bishop said: 'GlassAI leverages edge AI to transform Raw burst image data from any camera into stunning, high-fidelity visuals. 'Our advanced image restoration networks go beyond what is possible on other solutions: swiftly correcting optical aberrations and sensor imperfections while efficiently reducing noise, delivering fine texture and real image content recovery that outperforms traditional ISP pipelines.' The company exploits Edge AI chips in today's devices, tailoring GlassAI software for current or new cameras to deliver superior photo quality compared to those shipped by OEMs. Additionally, Glass Imaging is using its technology to enable a new class of optical hardware designs that overcome traditional camera architecture limitations. In 2024, Glass Imaging secured $9.3m in an extended seed funding round led by GV, with participation from Future Ventures, Abstract Ventures, and LDV Capital. This followed an initial seed investment in 2021 led by LDV Capital and GroundUP Ventures. "Glass Imaging secures $20m to advance AI imaging tech" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glass Imaging Raises $20 Million Funding Round To Expand AI Imaging Technologies
Insight Partners Leads Series A with GV, Future Ventures and Abstract Joining LOS ALTOS, Calif., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Glass Imaging, a company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize digital image quality, today unveiled a Series A funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners. The $20 million round will allow Glass Imaging to continue to refine and implement their proprietary GlassAI technologies across a wide range of camera platforms - from smartphones to drones to wearables and more. The Series A round was joined by previous Glass Imaging investors GV (Google Ventures), Future Ventures and Abstract Ventures. Glass Imaging uses artificial intelligence to extract the full image quality potential on current and future cameras by reversing lens aberrations and sensor imperfections. Glass works with manufacturers to integrate GlassAI software to boost camera performance 10x resulting in sharper, more detailed images under various conditions that remain true to life with no hallucinations or optical distortions. "At Glass Imaging we are building the future of imaging technology," said Ziv Attar, Founder and CEO, Glass Imaging. "GlassAI can unlock the full potential of all cameras to deliver stunning ultra-detailed results and razor sharp imagery. The range of use cases and opportunities across industry verticals are huge." "GlassAI leverages edge AI to transform Raw burst image data from any camera into stunning, high-fidelity visuals," said Tom Bishop, Ph.D., Founder and CTO, Glass Imaging. "Our advanced image restoration networks go beyond what is possible on other solutions: swiftly correcting optical aberrations and sensor imperfections while efficiently reducing noise, delivering fine texture and real image content recovery that outperforms traditional ISP pipelines." "We're incredibly proud to lead Glass Imaging's Series A round and look forward to what the team will build next as they seek to redefine just how great digital image quality can be," said Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director, Insight Partners. "The ceiling for GlassAI integration across any number of platforms and use cases is massive. We're excited to see this technology expand what we thought cameras and imaging devices were capable of." Akkiraju will join Glass Imaging's board and Insight's Jonah Waldman will join Glass Imaging as a board observer. Glass Imaging previously announced a $9.3M extended Seed funding round in 2024 led by GV and joined by Future Ventures, Abstract and LDV Capital. That funding round followed an initial Seed investment in 2021 led by LDV Capital along with GroundUP Ventures. For more information on Glass Imaging and GlassAI visit About Glass ImagingGlass Imaging was founded by Ziv Attar and Tom Bishop, Ph.D, former Apple engineers who led the team and created the technology behind the iPhone's Portrait Mode. Their mission is to revolutionize the quality of compact camera systems, and close the performance gap with professional DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The broader Glass Imaging team has expertise across Optical Engineering, Computational Imaging, Deep Learning and efficient Computer Vision algorithms. The team is currently developing licensable IP, including GlassAI, across novel camera architectures and software based solutions. Exploiting the power of Edge AI chips present in today's devices, the company's GlassAI software can be tailored for any current or new camera to deliver photo quality far exceeding those shipped by OEMs. Glass Imaging is also using this technology to enable a new class of optical hardware designs that overcome limitations of traditional camera architectures. About Insight PartnersInsight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit or follow us on X @insightpartners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Glass Imaging
