You may have heard about the Galaxy S24 series using a slightly newer and faster fingerprint sensor. Early teardown videos have revealed this, and we can confirm that unlocking the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra using the fingerprint sensor is a blazing-fast experience — not only because of the sensor but also […]
Read MoreXiaomi’s flagship smartphones have had in-display fingerprint sensors for many years now, but they’ve all been of the optical variety. The same goes for OnePlus. That might, however, change next year with the Xiaomi 15 series and OnePlus 13. According to two separate sources on Weibo, China’s equivalent of X (formerly Twitter), Xiaomi is currently […]
Read MoreSamsung quietly made the Galaxy Fit 3 official this week. The Fit 3 follows the Galaxy Fit 2, which launched back in September of 2020. Samsung has made notable changes, including fitting it with a display that is 45% bigger. The Galaxy Fit 3 comes with a heart-rate sensor at the back that handles a […]
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was announced today (hands-on here) with one new camera and a huge focus on improvements through AI. Samsung didn’t seem interested in talking a whole lot about the technical specs of the Ultra’s cameras, but being the geeks that we are, we decided to take things into our own hands. […]
Read MoreSennheiser this week announced the launch of several new wire-free earbud and headphone options that are designed to compete with the AirPods and AirPods Pro from Apple. The Momentum Sport earbuds are fitness optimized, featuring both a heart rate sensor and a body temperature sensor that can provide real-time biometric feedback. The heart rate data […]
Read MoreSamsung is the second-biggest smartphone camera sensor brand in the world. It trails Sony, which is the market leader, but the South Korean firm has plans to topple its Japanese rival with the help of AI. Samsung is reportedly trying to develop and launch mobile camera sensors with on-device AI. Samsung wants to use on-sensor […]
Read MoreSamsung has unveiled two new sensors—ISOCELL Vizion 63D and ISOCELL Vizion 931—that are made for AR/VR headsets and smartphones. The ISOCELL Vizion 63D is a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor, while the ISOCELL Vizion 931 is a global shutter sensor. Both these sensors are expected to be used in Samsung’s products in the future, such […]
Read MoreSamsung’s System LSI division is the second biggest mobile camera sensor maker in the world, and its camera sensors are used in several smartphones, including Samsung’s own Galaxy devices. Although it is looking to expand its market share to compete with Sony, the company is reportedly going to increase the prices of its ISOCELL camera […]
Read MoreSignify has released new Philips Hue Contact Sensor firmware that adds support for Apple HomeKit, reports Hueblog.com. Previously the indoor sensors could only be controlled through the Philips Hue app’s Security Center. Now, after updating to the new firmware (1961076030), they appear in the Home app, where users can use the “open” and “closed” status […]
Read MoreHuawei has been shut out of the North American market, but the company is doing everything it can to develop in-house smartphone components so that it doesn’t need to depend on other firms for its smartphones and to avoid the trade ban imposed by the US. After developing its own smartphone processor with 5G connectivity, […]
Read MoreThe Realme GT5 Pro has been in the news a lot lately, which probably signifies the fact that its official announcement isn’t far away. Today we have some intriguing information regarding its rear cameras, which comes from prolific Weibo leakster Digital Chat Station. He now claims the GT5 Pro’s three cameras will use the following […]
Read MoreThe next Realme flagship will be called GT5 Pro, and a rumor from this summer suggested an OmniVision OV64B sensor for the 3x telephoto camera. Now leakster Digital Chat Station revised the information, suggesting we will actually see three Sony sensors. The user also said the screen will have 1.5K resolution, which is a marketing […]
Read MoreWhile Sony has been focusing on bigger smartphone camera sensors, going as high as 1-inch, Samsung is focusing on higher resolution sensors. While Sony has launched only 50MP camera sensors, the South Korean firm has already launched 200MP sensors, but it could soon launch not one but two 1-inch ISOCELL camera sensors. ISOCELL HW1 and […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra will offer several previously unreported features, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman claims. In a detailed report outlining his full expectations for Apple’s “Wonderlust” event, Gurman said that the Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra will offer various sensor and component upgrades, with a general […]
Read MoreSignify today announced a major expansion to its Philips Hue line of lights with the addition of the new Philips Hue Secure cameras and sensors for home security. The Philips Hue Secure cameras include 1080p video monitoring along with night vision and motion trigger notifications. Like other Hue devices, they are designed to connect to […]
Read MoreApple is considering adding color sampling sensors to future Apple Watch models that would allow watch faces to match the color of the user’s band and clothing (via Patently Apple). In a patent this week granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, titled “Electronic Devices with Color Sampling Sensors,” Apple describes how light sensors […]
Read MoreAccording to tech leakster Revegnus on X, Samsung is working on four new high-end sensors – 50MP GN6, 200MP HP7, an unknown 320MP sensor and а 440MP HU1 one as well. However, the report claims that hardly any of these sensors will end up in a Galaxy S smartphone and are designated for other manufacturers […]
Read MoreSamsung is among the world’s top two mobile camera sensor brands, and it has made some impressive camera sensors over the past few years. After launching its first 200MP camera sensor last year, the company is looking to expand its horizon by launching a whopping 440MP camera sensor, among others. ISOCELL GN6 could be Samsung’s […]
Read MoreApple is preparing to launch Series 9 of its smartwatches, but leaks and analyst predictions so far point to the new watches being ‘basically unchanged’ from the 2022 models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Series 9 will be “arguably the most minor upgrade in the product’s history”. The new Apple Watches will bring a faster […]
Read MoreApple is researching strain gauge sensors, likely in an effort to improve the Apple Watch’s strength training capabilities, according to a recent job listing (via MyHealthyApple). The job listing from Apple’s Health Technologies team seeks engineers with “exposure to analog electronics, preferably mechatronic systems utilizing actuators, temperature sensors, strain gauges, and photodiodes.” The candidate will […]
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