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CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
This Thermal Camera Might Help You Find Bigfoot and It's $50 at Amazon Right Now
From selfies to videos, the chances are you use your phone as your primary camera. But what you may not have considered is that your phone's camera can also help save you money around the house. Specifically, a thermal imaging camera, which can help detect areas of your home that have too much or too little heat due to gaps in insulation. Right now, Amazon has the Thermal Master Thermal Camera for Android down to just $199, a nice $50 discount on this surprisingly addictive camera accessory. It can help you on your quest to document Bigfoot, too. Apple users take note, though, this camera is not compatible with iOS systems, so it is only good on Android devices. This thermal imaging camera's P2 can easily detect temperature changes within 0.04 degrees Celsius, making it a great tool for home owners, home inspectors, HVAC technicians, electricians and automotive technicians. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. And it makes a fun accessory for outdoor campers and hikers. Whether you're seeking Bigfoot or you're just a curious cat, the thermal imaging allows you to see what is lurking out there in the woods. Utilizing algorithms like Razor X and X³, the IR resolution delivers ultra-clear and sharp images. It can also be used by artists and content creators to take unique images and videos. It weighs only 10 grams and can easily fit into a pocket or be hung on your keyring, so you always have it on hand for those late night encounters. Why this deal matters Not only is this a fun accessory, but it can genuinely save you money by detecting areas of energy inefficiency in your home. Writer James Bricknell used a similar device for this purpose, stating, "Knowing that a lack of insulation is often a reason for high heating and cooling bills, I started a sweep of my home looking for anomalies. Straight away, I found all of my exterior doors had areas where the heat was getting in." Once you identify these anomalies, you can take steps to correct them. At $50 off, down to just $199, it's a great time to buy. It can also make a unique Father's Day gift.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bay Area firefighters prepare for early wildfire season ahead of Red Flag Warning
The Brief Hundreds of firefighters from across California gathered in Santa Rosa over the weekend for the three-day Fire Nuggets NorCal Conference. The conference focuses on the latest firefighting technologies and tactics, including the use of thermal imaging cameras. The training comes just as the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Solano County and parts of the Sacramento Valley. SANTA ROSA, Calif. - More than 500 firefighters from across California gathered in Santa Rosa this weekend for a major training event. The three-day Fire Nuggets NorCal Conference focused on the latest firefighting technologies and tactics, including the use of thermal imaging cameras, under the guidance of some of the nation's top instructors. "It's kind of a who's who within the modern fire service, so being able to get trained by them is super beneficial," said Adam Elliott, a captain with the Livermore Fire Department. Why you should care The training comes as firefighters across the Bay Area are gearing up for what could be an intense wildfire season, as vegetation fires have already begun sparking across the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Solano County and parts of the Sacramento Valley beginning Sunday morning. "We've already seen some of the products from the National Weather Service, looking at above-average conditions for wildfires much earlier this season than we typically see, so all that together, isn't necessarily to scare our community, it's to let them know what the conditions are like," said Santa Rosa Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal. "Hopefully they'll start adhering to the defensible space, maintaining vegetation management, weed abatement, and just be generally prepared a little bit earlier than they typically would be." At Saturday's conference, the training largely emphasized structure fire tactics, which organizers said were increasingly relevant as wildfires begin encroaching on developed areas. "Often times there are structure fires taking place as wildland fires are taking place, and there are a lot of tactics that are learned during these training opportunities that play into large scale wildfires," said Lowenthal. Joe Schuler, co-organizer of the conference, demonstrated how thermal imaging tools assist crews. "It's got a screen on here, and it tells us what the temperature is right," said Schuler. "And [you're] able to locate hidden fires, as we call it." The technology is similar to the thermal systems used by CAL FIRE helicopters to combat wildfires at night. The Red Flag Warning is set to take effect at 8 a.m. Sunday and will remain in place through Monday evening. It covers Solano County and parts of the Sacramento Valley. The Source KTVU original reporting
