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Understanding Camera Optics & Smartphone Camera Trends, A Presentation by Brian Klug

Understanding Camera Optics & Smartphone Camera Trends, A Presentation by Brian Klug:

Recently I was asked to give a presentation about smartphone imaging and optics at a small industry event, and given my background I was more than willing to comply.… Continued

March 26, 2013

Tiny, Hackable Quadcopter Drone

Tiny, Hackable Quadcopter Drone Launches Pre-Orders:

A tiny new open source drone kit made by Bitcraze is buzzing its way to market this spring, targeted at hackers and modders who want to explore droning indoors as well as out.

The trio used only open source material for the project, from mechanics to hardware and code.… Continued

March 24, 2013

Immersive 3D Holoscopic Video System

Immersive 3D Holoscopic Video System:

Although researchers have proposed several autostereoscopic displays, the resolution and viewing position is still limited. Furthermore, stereo and multiview technologies rely on the brain to fuse the two disparate images to create the 3D effect.… Continued

March 15, 2013

It turns out a lot of companies like building their own storage gear

It turns out a lot of companies like building their own storage gear:

First, cloud storage startup Backblaze pioneered the concept of open source storage hardware. Then, it showed how to pack 135 terabytes into a 4U case (which Backblaze calls a “pod”) for less than $8,000.… Continued

February 25, 2013

Has the transparent smartphone finally arrived?

Has the transparent smartphone finally arrived?:

When will we see a transparent smartphone? It’s a question that’s been circulating for years, thanks to films like Minority Report and Iron Man 2, which sparked dreams of a diaphanous mobile future, and now, more than a decade later, it’s one that’s still without an answer.… Continued

February 19, 2013