Neowin News Feed for: Cameras

Former Tesla supplier ends lidar development, focuses on computer vision-based systems

Martin Hodás — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:34:01 +0000

Israeli firm Mobileye is moving its focus from lidar-based self-driving car systems toward cameras, something its old partner did a long time ago. Read more...

Samsung reveals its smallest 200MP camera sensor for thin and compact smartphones

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:10:01 +0000

Today, Samsung unveiled its latest camera sensor aimed at compact, light, premium smartphones. It packs 200 million pixels with improved autofocus, better HDR, and 14-bit color depth. Read more...

Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:16:01 +0000

Amazon is forcing its delivery drivers in the United States to sign a new contract that obliges them to hand over biometric data. If the drivers to not hand over their data, they will be fired. Read more...

Sony now lets you use its cameras as webcams on Windows 10

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:42:01 +0000

Sony has joined a handful of its competitors in releasing webcam software that lets you use its video cameras as webcams. The software only officially supports Windows 10, however. Read more...

The world's first phone with a 192MP camera could debut next month

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:14:01 +0000

According to a notable Chinese leaker, the first phone with a 192MP camera could be announced sometime next month. Surprisingly, though, it won't be powered by a flagship-tier processor. Read more...

Microsoft unveils Ada, a 'living' AI structure that translates data into light and color

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:02:01 +0000

Microsoft's Artist in Resident program has unveiled its latest project - a two-story structure that uses AI to translate data obtained from people and expresses it in the form of light and color. Read more...

Microsoft explains how its AI solutions are being used to keep infrastructure safe

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:12:01 +0000

Microsoft details how various companies have made use of drones, cameras, and its AI services, such as in the form of Azure, to keep roads and bridges safe across the continent of Europe. Read more...

Logitech introduced Sync to make it easier to manage all of your cameras

Rich Woods — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:00:04 +0000

Today, Logitech announced Logitech Sync, a new cloud-powered software service that lets you manage your businesses conference room cameras, updating firmware, seeing insights, and more. Read more...

LG's next V-series handset could feature five cameras and face unlock capability

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:52:01 +0000

Despite offering up good handsets, LG has been in the shadow of Samsung for quite some time. With its upcoming handset, this could all change. The unannounced V-series could debut with five cameras. Read more...

The Insta360 Nano S transforms your iPhone into a 4K 360-degree camera

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:24:01 +0000

Insta360 has announced a new 360-degree camera add-on for the iPhone. The Nano S connects via the Lightning port and can also be used as a stand-alone device with support for memory cards. Read more...

DxO ONE "Early Access pack" for Android unveiled with USB Type-C

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:30:01 +0000

DxO has offered its ONE camera attachment for iOS for quite some time. While it teased the Android variant a couple months ago, it now looks to be available to order with some free extras for $499. Read more...

Casio debuts its rugged action camera dubbed the G'z EYE

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 05:04:01 +0000

Casio is better known for its watches but the firm has in the past dabbled in other areas. Its latest product is quite different, being a rugged action camera that is dubbed the G'z EYE. Read more...

Instagif is a camera that can produce a physical GIF

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:32:02 +0000

Although GIFs debuted 30 years ago, they haven't been phased out, and in fact, have gained in popularity as time has passed. The Instagif is a camera that has the ability to create a physical GIF. Read more...

Review of Synology's Surveillance Station, a free IP camera tool for Synology NAS devices

Christopher White — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:00:01 +0000

Today I take a detailed look at Synology's latest version of Surveillance Station, an app you install on their NAS in order to centralize video cameras you have around your home or office. Read more...

Super thin lens marks breakthrough for cameras

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:04:01 +0000

A flat lens has been developed by researchers at the University of Utah. The lens no longer requires curved lenses to be stacked, which will reduce the weight of devices that take photos. Read more...

The point and shoot is back with 16 lenses: startup Light wants to make the DSLR obsolete

John Devon — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:18:01 +0000

Running Android, the new camera has 16 sensors and lenses working together to assemble the ideal image, with after-the-fact focusing. Read more...

TechSpot: Why Owning a Real Camera Matters

Julio Franco — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:56:10 +0000

Google recently said it best: photos are more than just pixels. They're moments we'll never want to forget. Depending on your age or life experiences, that may not mean much to you yet, but it will. Read more...

Cameras: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:45:59 +0000

In a head-to-head battle we compare the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4's camera in a range of tests, including video recording, to see which Android flagship has the superior shooter Read more...

Android was originally intended for 'smart cameras', not phones

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:04:47 +0000

Android co-founder Andy Rubin has revealed that the mobile OS was originally created not for phones or tablets, but for 'smart cameras' to be connected to PCs as part of a digital imaging platform. Read more...

RED takes on Sony over video camera patents

Paul Ferson — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:55:30 +0000

Sony and Red Digital Cinema are lawyering up over allegations of patent infringement, with two patents in particular coming under scrutiny, amid calls for the infringing products to be destroyed. Read more...

Nokia says more PureView technology on its way

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:03:43 +0000

Nokia's head of imaging technologies has said that improvements are coming to its PureView line, with efforts being made in both hardware and software, as part of a 'holistic' approach to imaging. Read more...

Trendnet home security cams not secure, feeds exposed online

Andy Weir — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:14:39 +0000

A vulnerability in home security cameras from one manufacturer has resulted in video feeds from users' homes - including some from children's bedrooms - being made available online, password-free. Read more...

If Kodak filed for bankruptcy, why are they at CES?

Owen Williams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:37 +0000

Just a week ago Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which means things are looking bad for the company. Despite this, they've still managed to show up at CES, and it's no small booth. Read more...

Trivia Tuesday: The beauty of high-speed cameras

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:05:01 +0000

Slow motion imagery can be captivating and amazing to watch, so in today's Trivia Tuesday I take a look at the technology behind high-speed photography including the world's fastest camera. Read more...

Sony recalls 350,000 cameras

Tom Warren — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:17:03 +0000

Sony announced Thursday it's recalling 350,000 digital cameras, a point-and-shoot model called the Cyber-shot DSC-T5 released in 2005, because of a problem that could cause metal on the bottom of the camera to cut or... Read more...

Cell phone cameras help Japanese lose weight

Sat, 26 May 2007 17:02:27 +0000

Some Japanese cell phone users are photographing their meals and sending the image to nutritionists for analysis and recommendations. Public health insurance offices in Osaka prefecture in western Japan have launched the service on a... Read more...

Sony adds HDTV output to digital cameras

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:25:10 +0000

Sony's new Cybershot cameras, which will hit global markets in March and April, will offer an output for HDTVs. Most current digital cameras support the ability to view pictures on typical standard definition television sets.... Read more...

Casio Launch New Range of Digital Cameras

Joe Cashman — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:25:58 +0000

Casio today announced the launch of some super thin cameras. Most credit card sized cameras either feel flimsy or take mediocre pictures. Step up to the plate Casio's Exilim Card EX-S770, bringing you an all... Read more...

HP Recalls 679,000 Cameras

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 19:46:42 +0000

About 679,000 Hewlett-Packard digital cameras are being recalled worldwide because they can cause some batteries to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard, U.S. regulators... Read more...

Nikon adds Wi-Fi to Coolpix Digital Cameras

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:20:00 +0000

Nikon Corp. has developed a couple of new digital still cameras with built-in wireless LAN adapters, the company said Thursday in a statement. At a basic level the Wi-Fi connection can be used in place... Read more...

Mass production of 5-megapixel CMOS digital cameras in 2H

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:25:57 +0000

Prices for 5-megapixel CMOS digital cameras are expected to drop from around US$200 currently to US$150 in the second half of the year as local companies move into mass production, according to sources. The sources... Read more...

Kodak sues Sony over digital cameras

Tue, 09 Mar 2004 19:46:24 +0000

Camera maker Eastman Kodak has launched a federal lawsuit against Sony, saying its rival's digital cameras and camcorders infringe on Kodak patents. The suit, which seeks unspecified damages and an injunction barring... Read more...

Kodak to Stop Selling Traditional Cameras in U.S.

Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:56:00 +0000

Eastman Kodak Co. on Tuesday said it will stop selling traditional film cameras in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, another move by the photography company to cut lines with declining appeal in favor... Read more...

Sexy and slim digital cameras to hit the market

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:15:44 +0000

Soon there will be new digital cameras that have been created with a focus on the style and size of the devices. Nikon and Fuji have released information on these new accessories but - as... Read more...