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If you thought black only came in one shade, think again. If you recall, several years ago, there were reports that a new shade of black was developed called Vantablack that apparently can absorb 99.965% of light. Now it looks like BMW will be taking advantage of the color by covering their X6 with it.

Dubbed the VBX6 Vantablack, this is a show car made in collaboration between BMW and Surrey NanoSystems, the latter of whom is the inventor of the Vantablack technology. According to BMW, they claim that they the BMW X6 is the only vehicle in the world to feature the use of the Vantablack VBx2 finish.

The VBx2 finish has actually been specifically developed for architectural and scientific use. The end result is a BMW X6 that looks kind of “flat”, but that’s kind of what makes the paint so surreal where it absorbs so much light that it can make 3D objects look flat. We’re not sure if BMW plans on making the VBx2 an actual option for future BMW X6 customers, but there is no doubt that if it were, it would be quite a striking look to see on the streets.

According to Hussein al-Attar, the designer of the new X6, “We often prefer to talk about silhouettes and proportions rather than surfaces and lines. The Vantablack VBx2 coating foregrounds these fundamental aspects of automotive design, without any distraction from light and reflections.”

BMW Unveils Its X6 Covered In Vantablack , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

Hot on the heels of Canon announcing their new mirrorless camera, it looks like Sony has got a couple of new mirrorless cameras as well. Now, these aren’t part of Sony’s A7 or A9 series of mirrorless cameras, so if you’re in the market for a full-frame camera, you might be disappointed.

However, if you’re looking to either get into photography or want to upgrade your existing camera, then these cameras might be for you. They come in the form of the Sony A6600, which will be Sony’s flagship camera for this lineup, and also the Sony A6100, which will be the entry-level model.

Starting with the Sony A6600, this camera will feature a 24MP APS-C sensor and will use Sony’s BIONZ X image processor. It will also come with a 425-point hybrid autofocus system, a 3-inch touchscreen display, and also 11 fps burst shooting. There is also the ability to record 4K video at 30 fps. It will also come with in-body image stabilization, a larger grip, and will also sport a larger battery.

As for the A6100, this camera is designed to be an entry-level model so don’t expect it blow you away with its features. It will also sport a 24MP APS-C sensor with the BIONZ X image processor, the same 425-point hybrid autofocus system, 3-inch touchscreen display,  and a slightly lower ISO range that maxes out at 51,200 instead of 102,400. There will also not be in-body image stabilization.

In terms of pricing, the Sony A6600 will be priced starting at $1,400 for body-only, while the Sony A6100 will be almost half of that at $750 for body-only.

Sony Unveils New A6600, A6100 Mirrorless Cameras , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

Sure, the planet’s on fire more often than not these days, but fall usually means nights drawing in, chilly breezes, and dreary weather as the leaves on the trees turn a golden hue. Basically: perfect comics reading weather. Need a new series or 25 to get into this fall? io9 has you covered!

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When it comes to personal safety, there are plenty of things that we can buy to help keep ourselves safe in public. For example, you can buy mace/pepper spray to fend off attackers, or there are also whistles and devices that emit loud and shrill noises to deter attackers or to bring attention to yourself.

However, over in Japan, a stationery company based in Nagoya by the name of Shachihata has started to sell something called the Anti-Nuisance Stamp. This is a stamp that uses UV ink that marks the person it has been stamped on, similar to how some clubs use UV ink mark patrons who enter their establishment.

This stamp has been designed to help women fight back against perverts on trains. If you’re familiar with Japan, then you might know that the country faces an issue of “chikan” or sexual harassment where men take advantage of the crowdedness of trains to molest and grope women.

The idea of the stamp is that it will allow women to quickly stamp their attackers without them necessarily knowing about it. After which if the women were to report the incident to the police, the stamp can help identify the groper. It appears that these stamps have proven to be a hit where the company has sold out of its entire batch on the first day of it going on sale.

Japan Is Selling Special UV Ink Stamps To Help Mark Perverts On Trains , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.