A round-up of the latest technology news from around the globe.
PIXEL PARTY: Canon has a new 120 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Images are 13,000 by 9,000 pixels. The sensor can record images at 9.5 frames per second, and output full HD sized video. Both sensitive and
sharing: it's a keeper. Details here.
SEE THROUGH MIRROR: Sony's new DSLR cameras use a stationary mirror. It doesn't flip up when you press the shutter. Instead light passes through the mirror to both the image sensor and the auto focus sensor.The camera focuses and records at high speed, with no waiting for mirror movement. Twice as sensitive. More at TechNewsDaily.
PRINT VIDEO: You don't expect to see a video in a print magazine, but that's what the August issue of Successful Farming has. The video, about the size of a cell phone screen, plays several ads. Readers choose which ads by pushing buttons on the page. They could just skip the print version and go all-digital. Details here and video here.
POD WHEELS: Kiwi made iPortal connects an iPhone or iPod to a powered wheelchair via Bluetooth. The device then displays wheelchair information in real time, including speed and range, compass heading, and state of the chair's battery. Keep that iPod rolling! More at Dynamic Controls.
MIND MAPS: Violent offenders with mental health problems sometimes get day leave from their institution as part of their rehabilitation. Offenders from one institution in Britain wear live satellite tracking devices locked round the ankle while on leave. A control room monitors their movements and quickly spots unusual patterns. It's good to know where the danger spots are. More at BBC.
- Miraz Jordan knowic.co.nz.
