As a kid, perhaps unsurprisingly, I was the only person I knew interested in birdwatching.
But the times they are a changin.
Austrian optical specialist Swarovski Optik has just unveiled the worlds first pair of smart binoculars.
Powered byAI, the binos can identify 9,000 species of birds and other wildlife for you.
Heres how they work.
Within about five seconds, the name of the animal pops up on the screen.
Most birds move fast though, so Im skeptical that five seconds is quick enough.
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The binoswere designed by world-famous industrial designer Marc Newson.
The design is minimalistic, gracefully hiding the tech on the inside.
But this is the world were living in now.
The AX Visio starts at4,600.
And the software gets regular updates much like youre smartphone.
Not to mention theyll identify the wildlife for you.
One thing Im afraid of thought is that automating birding might take some of the fun out of it.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
