It looks like your next-generation iPad or iPhone could come with a transparent display. That is, if the tech disclosed in Apple’s latest patent application turns out to be magical enough.
In a USPTO patent application filed in January of this year, Apple discloses its plans to develop a handheld tablet or mobile phone “that includes a display screen having a viewing area with a transparent portion enabling a user to view objects behind the electronic device by looking at the display screen.” [click to continue…]
Sony CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, let slip that the company is making sensors for Apple, the manufacturing of which is being delayed due to the Japan earthquake. However, based on that little tidbit of news and other recent rumors, all signs point to a Sony backside-illuminated CMOS sensor in the iPhone 5 (whenever it arrives).
Frankly, I think this is pretty good news for the next iPhone. Sony has been knocking it out of the park lately with image quality – particularly so with its smaller compact cameras using the Sony Exmor R technology. If this trend continues with the next iPhone’s camera sensor, it should be a decent little pocket camera to carry around.
[via 9 to 5 Mac]
The SteddiePod is a unique video camera stabilization device. It serves the function of multiple camera accessories – and does most of them quite well. [click to continue…]
by Eric on February 20, 2010
The Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are two new ultra-compact camcorders introduced at PMA 2010.
The Samsung HMX-U20 features 1080p video capture, a 3x optical zoom, a 2-inch LCD and a built-in USB connection. The HMX-U20 can also capture 10MP still images. The Samsung HMX-U20 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $249.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung HMX-U15 also features 1080p video capture, no zoom, a 2-inch LCD and a built-in USB connection. The HMX-U15 capture 14MP still images. The Samsung HMX-15 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $229.99. Check availability on Amazon.com. [click to continue…]
by Eric on February 2, 2010
The JVC Everio GZ-HM340 is a HD video camera with 16GB of internal flash memory and an SDHC card slot for memory expansion.
The GZ-HM340 should be available in February 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
JVC Everio GZ-HM340 Key Features
- 16GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC card slot
- 1/5.8″ 1.37 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
- 20x Optical Zoom (KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
- Advanced Image Stabilizer
- Time-Lapse REC & Auto REC
- One Touch Upload to YouTube�* (HD Compatible)
- Seamless Recording over two media
- Face Detection & Face Flow Thumbnail
- Laser Touch Operation
- 2-Way Grip Belt
- Everio MediaBrowser
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on January 3, 2010
by Eric on December 22, 2009
LaCie has announced a USB 3.0 external hard drive that offers 2 drive and RAID configuration options. The new USB 3.0 drive will be available in capacities up to 4TB. The USB 3.0 standard will permit speeds up to 275MB/s burst read transfer speed.
More details in the full press release below. [click to continue…]
