By Ted Kritsonis
The “lifelogger” category has never truly gotten off the ground, and part of it can probably be attributed to the inherent invasion of privacy others might feel. Narrative, makers of the Clip, has voluntarily shut down, while Snapchat’s new Spectacles glasses aim to live stream everything the wearer sees.
By Ted Kritsonis
Shooting panoramic photos used to be one way to capture a scene from a wider perspective, but 360-degree cameras have burst onto the scene this year to pull in everything that’s left. As options grow, so does the sophistication behind them.
Initially, using smartphones to take photos was a convenience even if the quality, speed, and performance of these cameras was not ideal. Smartphone manufacturers have realized that photo quality on their smartphones is a major selling point and what keeps customers upgrading to the latest version of their chosen mobile devices.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Innovation in cameras may seem to have stalled for point-and-shoots, ILC’s and DSLR’s which will never compare in size and portability to smartphones which are becoming the preferred way to shoot pictures.
by Lee Rickwood
Advanced collection, analytic and storage systems bring tremendous facial recognition and matching capabilities, and may well be yet another example of technology far outpacing social convention if not independent regulation and protection.
By Ted Kritsonis
Smartphones are pretty expensive when looking at the higher end of the scale, but the majority of handsets available are either in the mid-range or lower. Despite not having the hype or specs of more popular models, their sophistication has grown to a point where they are not only serviceable, but also reliable and robust.
By Lee Rickwood
Beakerhead celebrates and fosters learning and collaboration between science, arts and technology in wonderful and sometimes weird ways.
By Ted Kritsonis
Shopping for a tech gift last-minute can be a little stressful, but there are plenty of good products available that should be worth a look. Depending on your budget and what you think will fit best with the loved one you have in mind, here is a guide that can help take care of those last-minute jitters.