Canon has developed an image sensor that is capable of capturing high-quality color photography even in the dark. The company says that it will be able to shoot clear photos even in situations where nothing is visible to the naked eye.
In a report from Nikkei, Canon says that it has developed a new type of light-receiving element called a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) and is…
Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
December 7, 2021
A high-efficiency RAW recording codec developed by intoPIX has been successfully integrated into the Nikon Z9. The company says that its TicoRAW technology allows for low processing and fast transfer speeds of up to 8K at 60 frames per second in RAW.
Nikon formed a…
Fashion and lifestyle magazine Elle has become the first to ban animal fur from appearing in any of its editorial and advertising photos across its online and print editions.
Owned by French media group Lagardère, Elle has 45 printed magazine editions around the…
Samsung has announced that it has created the first-ever “human eye-like” smartphone sensor, the ISOCELL GWB. Featuring RGBW color filter support, Samsung claims it can capture images that are the closest ever to what the human eye sees.
During a webinar, Samsung says it developed this breakthrough sensor in tandem with China-based mobile phone manufacturer Tecno, TechTimes reports.
Google Photos ‘Locked Folder’ Feature Comes to Non-Pixel Devices
December 7, 2021
Google has begun to more widely roll out the Locked Folder feature, which allows Android users to locally store sensitive images and videos, that was previously only available on Pixel smartphones.
Google first revealed the beta stage of the Locked Folder feature…
Oppo Teases a Telescoping, Retractable Smartphone Camera
December 7, 2021
Oppo has published a short video that teases a coming smartphone that will feature a telescoping, retractable camera with a design that is reminiscent of compact point and shoots.
A telescoping, retractable lens design usually allows an optic to have variable focal…
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As the demand for personalized marketing grows, AI is becoming a critical tool in enterprises’ technology arsenals. Marketers’ use of AI soared between 2018 and 2020…
December Chromecast with Google TV update improves Dolby Vision playback, storage, and more
December 7, 2021
Nearly six months after its last update, the Chromecast with Google TV is getting a handful of performance improvements today.
QTS1.210311.036 is still on Android 10 — despite Android TV 12 recently going stable — and moves the streaming dongle to the October 2021…
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…
Elon Musk calls for Senate not to pass the Build Back Better Act: ‘Tesla doesn’t need the $7,500’
December 7, 2021
Elon Musk calls for the Senate not to pass the $2 trillion Build Back Better Act and says Tesla doesn’t need the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles.
However, his concerns appear to be more about federal spending and the deficit.
The Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act is currently being discussed in the Senate, and it has been a big subject in the EV community since it contains…
