CoSync lets other people use your phone’s camera without ever touching your phone
Imagine a world where someone else could take photographs using your phone's camera, even though the phone never left your hands. With a new technology called CoSync, such mobile-feature sharing will be commonplace.
Google Glass has a 5-megapixel camera, 720p video and a battery which will last ‘one full day’
Google has confirmed the features of its Glass spectacles. The high-tech specs will have a 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recording and a battery which, providing you're not doing anything to intensive, will last you a day.
Report suggests iPhone 5S to include 12-megapixel camera and improved night shooting
A Vietnamese site that's done pretty well in the past getting its hands on iPhones before release has reported the next Apple handset, expected to be called the 5S, will come with a 12-megapixel camera and an improved low-light mode.
Brother helps Kodak cut some fat, picks up Document Imaging business for $210 million
Brother's acquisition of Kodak's Document Imaging business, pending court approval, will add scanners and scanning software to their portfolio. The sale is part of Kodak's effort to raise cash in order to exit bankruptcy protection.
Fujitsu makes paper interactive with touchscreen interface
Fujitsu Laboratories has come up with a way to bring touch and gesture controls to real-world objects like paper through its touchscreen interface using just a low-res webcam and projector.
JVC’s new cam lets you channel your inner Wachowski to shoot bullet time videos
Designed to capture both high-speed and slow motion video, JVC's new SLR-style flagship camcorder is ideal for recording sports. Plus, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity lets you transfer content wirelessly.
UCLA scientists turn lowly cell phone camera into lab worthy research microscope
Developing on the cell phone microscope he invented, UCLA professor Dr. Aydogan Ozcan and his team have created a compact, low-cost fluorescent microscope and flow cytometer that will benefit clinics with limited resources.
WTF, Internet? We don’t need an instruction manual for selfies
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of the selfie, which if you use any social network, you know all too well. It's not the selfie itself(ie?) the earns a huge "WTF?," but the fact that apparently people think we need a guide on how to…
Contour Roam2 Review
If you want a no-fuss POV camcorder that’s ready to go when you are, the Contour ROAM2 is for you. However, don’t expect any other extras beyond basic video shooting.
- Pros: Simple and no-nonsense use, Rotating lens with laser lev...
- Cons: Settings must be changed while plugged into computer, La...
Samsung releases NX1100 for $600, bundled with Adobe Lightroom and 20-50mm lens
Samsung's new NX1100 compact system camera doesn't offer any major improvements over its predecessor, the NX1000, but for $600 you also get a copy of Adobe Lightroom 4, a $149 value in itself.
Yes, Virginia, it’s possible to make big prints with an iPhone, and Pixuru shows you can
Photos taken with smartphones generally aren't suitable for large prints, but online print shop Pixuru's large 25-foot wide print from an iPhone photos of a Chicago landmark suggests that you can go big.
8 Best Smartphone Camera Accessories
Want to take better shots and record higher quality video with your smartphone camera? You'll need some extra tools. Just like with a real camera, the addition of better lenses, external flashes and mics, plus more stability makes a huge difference.
Blackmagic shows off sub-$1K cinema camera, puts RED and Canon on notice
Blackmagic Design, an Australian manufacturer of professional-grade video equipment, has unveiled the Pocket Cinema Camera at NAB 2013, a Super 16mm digital film shooter that uses a Micro Four Thirds mount and costs $995.
Samsung NX20 Review
Compact System Cameras like the 20.3-megapixel Samsung NX20 continue to blur the lines with DSLRs, but there are some huge differences. Can a mirrorless CSC like the NX20 truly compete with a traditional DSLR in the real world?
- Pros: Top notch stills and quality videos, Excellent iFunction...
- Cons: Forget high-speed burst mode, Occasional focusing issues...
Vine adds trending hashtags; will they be annoying or useful?
The Twitter-owned Vine is taking a page out of the microblogging platform's book with some new adjustments to its hashtag system. Now users will see trending hashtags instead of just idly using them. But will the update help or hurt the fledgling app?