| Sony announces new Exmor RS cameraphone sensor: upgraded signal processing, HDR video recording Aug 20th 2012, 08:48  That camera sensor in your smartphone is very likely to be a Sony-made module which means it's worth keeping an eye on the company's latest sensor developments. Your next phone could be packing one of its latest Exmor RS camera modules, a stacked CMOS image sensor that's currently being readied for future smartphones and tablets. At the moment, three components fall under the new RS label, with two eight-megapixel sensors (one with new camera signal processing tech) and a top-drawer 13-megapixel module. Alongside the new sensors, Sony's crafted new f/2.2 lenses alongside a refreshed auto-focus module and all of them will be capable of HDR video recording. The company's now working on improving sensor behavior, image quality and keeping it all tiny enough for that next pricey phone contract. The first products are expected to arrive in October, so we may not see it in Sony's very next tablet, but development could be done in time for next year's effort -- and help validate the manufacturer's imaging investment. Continue reading Sony announces new Exmor RS cameraphone sensor: upgraded signal processing, HDR video recording Filed under: Cellphones, Digital Cameras, Tablet PCs Sony announces new Exmor RS cameraphone sensor: upgraded signal processing, HDR video recording originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Sony Japan (translated) | Email this | Comments | | Syfy for iPad app adds Sync feature, second screen content launches Tuesday with Face Off (video) Aug 20th 2012, 08:33  We're still not sure about the Sci Fi / Syfy Network name switch, but whatever you call it the network is the latest to jump on the trend of second screen features. Currently available on the latest version of its iPad app (and listed as "coming soon" for Android tablets on the official page an in the demo video embedded after the break), Syfy Sync will work with certain shows to pull up interactive content on your mobile device along with whatever is playing on TV. The first show to get the treatment is the season premiere of Face Off airing August 21st. Naturally, there's a social media element as well, with sharing to Facebook and Twitter, as well as integrated GetGlue check-ins. Whether or not you dig the second screen aspects or are just waiting for some better shows to come on, there are other upgrades with a new UI as, show related photo galleries and support for AirPlay to play the app's video clips on your TV. Syfy for iPad 2.0 with sync is available for free in iTunes, we'll let you know when the Android version is upgraded and if similar features head to any other mobile platforms soon. Continue reading Syfy for iPad app adds Sync feature, second screen content launches Tuesday with Face Off (video) Filed under: Home Entertainment, Tablet PCs Syfy for iPad app adds Sync feature, second screen content launches Tuesday with Face Off (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | iTunes, Syfy Sync | Email this | Comments | |
