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A 12.25 Megapixel sensor for mobile phone cameras.

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 25th November 2008

Sony has introduced a 12.25 megapixel sensor to be used on mobile phone cameras from early next year. The sensor is based on CMOS technology and has a optical size of 1/2.5 inch.

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A robot for patrolling your home.

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 9th November 2008

The Japanese company Bandai is set to release its newest creation, the NetTansorWeb, a robot that is designed to serve as a surveillance device.

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A system that reads people’s mind for airport security!

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 26th September 2008

The US Department of Homeland Security is testing a system, called MALINTENT, that uses non invasive sensors and imagers to remotely detect body temperature, pulse, breathing rate and facial expression to determine whether subjects might harbouring evil intentions.

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Panasonic Lumix G1

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 13th September 2008

Panasonic has announced the first member of the Micro Four Thirds system family, announced in may 2008, and world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera.

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The US Navy wants a robotic Tuna.

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 8th September 2008

The bluefin tuna is said to be a very good swimmer, reaching speeds of 80 km/h. The US Navy would like to use it for submarine surveillance and is funding a project led by David Barrett, associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Senior Consulting Program for Engineering at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.

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Canon PowerShot SX 110 IS

Posted by F. S. KAMAL on 26th August 2008

Canon has, today, announced a replacement for the popular ultra zoom PowerShot SX 100 IS digital camera. Main improvements over the previous version include a higher resolution image sensor, a slimmer body and a 3.0” LCD.

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