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OmniVision reveals new 32MP OV32B selfie image sensor with 0.7 micron pixels, 1080p180 video capture and more

January 6, 2021
OmniVision Technologies has revealed the details of the OV32B, a new 32MP 1/3” image sensor for front-facing cameras in smartphones. The OV32B is built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus stacked die technology and its pixels measure 0.7 microns across. The sensor integrates a 4-cell color filter array as well as on-chip hardware re-mosaicing and 2–3 exposure HDR timing. In low-light conditions…
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Shooting Portraits with a Giant IMAX Lens on a Canon EOS R

January 5, 2021
In an endeavor that seems to be driven only by curiosity, Photographer Jay P. Morgan modded an old IMAX lens to allow it to work with his Canon EOS R. But just getting the lens to work wasn’t enough, as Morgan decided to take the lens way out of its element: street portraiture. The giant lens was made by Iwerks Entertainment, a company founded in 1985. While it is now known as SimEx-Iwerks…
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Cox acquires AI/3D scanner maker Fyusion to aid used car dealerships

January 5, 2021
When car dealers sell new vehicles, customers can rely on manufacturer-provided 3D models that look exactly like the cars they’re about to purchase. But that isn’t the case for used cars, which commonly have dings and other issues that must be disclosed to prospective buyers. To aid in the vehicle imaging and disclosure process, media conglomerate Cox Enterprises today announced it is…
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MobileNews

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G India launch set for January 18

January 5, 2021
Oppo today announced it will launch the Reno5 Pro 5G in India on January 18 at 12:30PM local time. Ready to experience the next best thing of the 5G world?Get your hands on the fabulous and truly limitless #OPPOReno5Pro with 5G connectivity, futuristic videography…
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Here is Samsung's new Over the Horizon theme for the Galaxy S21

January 5, 2021
Each year, for more than a decade, Samsung revamps its Over the Horizon theme tune ahead of the arrival of the new Galaxy S line and for 2021 the maker has gone for a piano-dominated theme. You can listen to the entire song below. Part of it will be the default ringtone on the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. It can also be the tune the phone plays while powering on, or be used as a notification…
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