Canon denies it"s discontinuing its EF lenses for DSLRs
Canon responded to claims that it's discontinuing its EF lenses for DSLRs, stating that the reports "are not true.".....»»
Amazon is installing AI-powered cameras in its delivery vans to monitor driver behavior
The Information reports that the Driveri platform being installed in the vehicles is made by San Diego-based start-up Netradyne. Its cameras use four lenses that film the road, driver, and both sides of the van......»»
CA Supreme Court denies lawsuit challenging Prop 22’s constitutionality
The California Supreme Court today shot down the lawsuit filed by a group of rideshare drivers in California and the Service Employees International Union that alleged Proposition 22 violates the state’s constitution. The suit argued Prop 22 ma.....»»
Canon takes tentative step towards eliminating photographers with robotic PICK camera
Canon is embracing the AI-infused future with a strange new robotic camera called the PowerShot PICK. This little device swivels and keeps its subjects in view, taking commands or snapping shots on its own. It’s a bit like a smart security came.....»»
Xiaomi denies ties to China’s military, calls US ruling “unconstitutional”
Xiaomi says DOD ruling last month "deprived the company of legal due process." Enlarge (credit: Pavlo Gonchar / Getty Images) One of the Trump administration's last acts in mid-January was to declare Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi a “Commu.....»»
Court denies N.Y. dealer"s request for injunction over COVID-19 restrictions
The lawsuit filed by Plaza Motors against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and a state economic development agency continues in federal court......»»
Spreading focus for better imaging
Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) light in microscopy offers the advantage of obtaining a high-resolution image combined with spectral information about the object under study. However, because EUV microscopy uses diffraction instead of lenses, imaging with.....»»
Judge denies Parler’s bid to make Amazon restore service
A federal judge has denied an attempt by conservative social network Parler to force Amazon to host it on AWS. As expected by most who read Parler’s ramshackle legal arguments, the court found nothing in the lawsuit that could justify intervent.....»»
Parler’s attempt to get back on Amazon Web Services rejected by judge
Judge denies injunction motion, says Parler's claims against Amazon are weak. Enlarge / Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo displayed during the 4th edition of the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 17, 2019, in P.....»»
Apple"s VR headset reportedly features an integrated fan, fabric design, and support for prescription lenses
Thanks to games such as Half-Life: Alyx and high-end headsets, including the excellent Valve Index, we’re now seeing VR live up to its potential. There’s still a way to go, but its popularity could increase once Apple releases a VR-focused device.....»»
Report: Apple’s VR headset will be a pricey, high-end niche standalone
High-res displays, M1-beating processors, and prescription lenses could push up cost. Any excuse to show former Ars UK reporter Seb Anthony excited about a VR headset is a good one. (credit: Sebastian Anthony) The last time we heard any detail.....»»
CD Projekt denies Cyberpunk 2077 E3 demo was "almost entirely fake"
Just days after CD Projekt Red issued a public apology and development roadmap for Cyberpunk 2077, a report from Bloomberg sheds more light on the years leading up to the game’s troubled launch. The story claims that while the game was first announ.....»»
Doubling the number of known gravitational lenses
Data from the DESI (Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) Legacy Imaging Surveys have revealed over 1200 new gravitational lenses, approximately doubling the number of known lenses. Discovered using machine learning trained on real data, these warped.....»»
Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent......»»
CES 2021: Tuneable spectacles let you adjust your lenses
Spectacles with adjustable lenses are on display at the virtual CES tech show......»»
Covid-19: Government denies "snubbing" BT"s wi-fi for pupils offer
The firm's plan to improve access to online classes "did not suitably meet" children's needs, it says......»»
Alibaba shuts down 12-year-old music streaming app Xiami
Using Xiami was once synonymous with having good music taste in China. The music app, which debuted around 2008 and was acquired by Alibaba in 2013, is discontinuing its streaming service today, Xiami said in a notice to users. Xiami, which means .....»»
Convex to concave: More metasurface moiré results in wide-range lens
The odd, wavy pattern that results from viewing certain phone or computer screens through polarized glasses has led researchers to take a step toward thinner, lighter-weight lenses. Called moiré, the pattern is made by laying one material with opaqu.....»»
UK judge denies US request to extradite WikiLeaks’ founder, Julian Assange
A UK district court judge has refused to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US. In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning, Judge Vanessa Baraitser denied the extradition on grounds that Assange is a suicide risk.....»»
Canon Patents an Osmo-style Camera With Interchangeable Lenses
Canon could take a page from DJI's playback for its next camera. From a report: The company has filed a patent, first spotted by Canon News, that showcases a handheld camera that combines an Osmo Pocket-like design with its RF series of mirrorless le.....»»
Fruity energy, spidery lenses: Nature-inspired solutions in 2020
Climate change and biodiversity loss are laying bare our dependence on the natural world for everything from the food we eat to the air we breathe......»»