AI will be in spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, with glasses for the blind, shoes that make you walk faster and more on show

AI will be in spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, with glasses for the blind, shoes that make you walk faster and more on show

The annual tech industry fair known as the Consumer Electronics Show is regaining momentum after the Covid-19 pandemic, with artificial intelligence (AI) infusing everything from bicycles to baby bottles. The gadget extravaganza, referred to as CES, formally kicks off on January 9 in Las Vegas, with more than 3,500 exhibitors and some 130,000 visitors expected. …

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Sketchy rumours point to Micro 4/3 smartphone camera sensors — smartphone design or image quality may suffer as a result

Sketchy rumours point to Micro 4/3 smartphone camera sensors — smartphone design or image quality may suffer as a result

Micro Four Thirds has been around for a while as a compact alternative to APS-C and full-frame camera systems. The system introduces some compromises in the name of compactness, but delivers a fuller feature set and better light gathering capabilities than cameras like the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1F, making it ideal for hobbyists, …

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Sony patents odd VR foot controller with giant trackballs

Sony patents odd VR foot controller with giant trackballs

We’ve seen generations of hand-operated PlayStation controllers, but what about a peripheral designed for your feet? Sony’s latest patent is just that. 3 VIEW GALLERY – 3 IMAGES Sony’s latest VR patent (US20230398438) is a little unconventional. It’s a controller that gamers can operate with their feet, kind of like some sort of inverse Roll …

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