Hardware
Sony Rumored to Unveil New 16-25mm and 24-50mm G-Series Lenses, Plus a Mysterious ‘Super Product’ This Week
January 23, 2024 – Sony is rumored to unveil two new zoom lenses this week, the 16-25mm and 24-50mm, both belonging to their G-series rather than GM. According to SonyAlphaRumors, the announcement could also include a highly anticipated “super product” that might even surpass the excitement surrounding the speculation of the Sony A9III. The lenses,…
OM SYSTEMS Set to Unveil OM-1 II and New Lenses: A Major Upgrade from the Iconic OM-1
January 23, 2024 – Olympus, now known as OM SYSTEMS, originally launched its iconic OM-1 camera in 1972, laying the foundation for a legacy that continues today. The current OM-1 model, a Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) camera, was released in 2022 and is currently available on JD.com for 15,499 RMB. According to recent rumors…
Microsoft Granted Patents for Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology in Smart Glasses
January 18, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted two patents related to eye-tracking technology for smart glasses, as revealed in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) list published on January 11. The first patent, titled “Operating an Eye-Tracking Camera Based on Eye Position,” emphasizes the importance of lightweight and compact head-mounted systems (HMS), such as…
Intel’s Mobile Arrow Lake Processor to Debut at CES 2025: Reports
January 18, 2024 – Recent reports from Bionic Squash suggest that Intel is gearing up for a significant announcement at the upcoming CES 2025 event, scheduled for January of next year. According to the tweets, the technology giant is planning to unveil its mobile variant of the Arrow Lake processor. Speculations are rife that Intel…
Apple Secures Patent for Impact-Resistant Fan System in Vision Pro HMD
January 18, 2024 – In a recent development, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has disclosed that Apple has been granted a patent for an innovative fan system within its Vision Pro head-mounted display (HMD). This system not only directs airflow within the HMD but also serves as a protective measure against external…
Apple’s Vision Pro App Store Unveiled: Developers Welcomed to Submit Applications
January 17, 2024 – In recent updates, it has been reported by the media that Apple has officially launched the App Store for Vision Pro and has commenced accepting applications from developers. Developers are now empowered to release applications for visionOS, and once approved through Apple’s stringent review process, these applications will become available on…
Apple Vision Pro Secures FCC Approval Sans Wi-Fi 6E Support
January 17, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple’s Vision Pro has obtained FCC certification ahead of its market debut. Surprisingly, the FCC documents confirm that the Apple Vision Pro does not support Wi-Fi 6E, a departure from the trend seen in other Apple devices such as the iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro series, and…
LG Electronics to Unveil XR Devices Next Year, CEO Confirms
January 16, 2024 – LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan has recently confirmed to The Guru, a South Korean technology media outlet, that the company is planning to unveil XR devices as early as next year. However, due to the lack of distinction between singular and plural forms of the word “device” in Korean, it remains…
Apple Claims Top Spot in Q4 2023 Smartphone Shipments, Outpacing Samsung and Others
January 16, 2024 – According to recent data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global smartphone shipments for the fourth quarter of 2023 have been officially announced. The report reveals that Apple shipped 80.5 million units in Q4 2023, securing a market share of 24.7% and claiming the top spot in the industry….
Apple Quietly Updates Vision Pro Promo, Omitting ‘Sky Replacement’ Feature
January 15, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple, which unveiled its mixed reality headset Vision Pro during the 2023 WWDC conference with a promotional video running 9 minutes and 22 seconds, has quietly made some adjustments. Keen-eyed observers have noticed that the video has been subtly updated, with its duration now trimmed to 9…