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Panono Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Resolution Exceeds 100 Megapixels

As a result of strong consumer interest in the Panono throwable panoramic ball camera, the team working on its final development was able to procure camera modules with better optics and higher resolution that boost the camera from 72 to 108 megapixels and make the Panono the first consumer camera to exceed 100 megapixels.

24 Dec 2013

Reportbuyer.com Publishes Research Report on China CMOS Camera Module Market, 2013

Reportbuyer.com just published a new market research report: In-Depth Assessment and Development Trend Forecast of China CMOS Camera Module Market, 2013

24 Dec 2013

Global Head-Mounted Displays Market Forecast to Grow at 68.2% CAGR over the Period 2013-2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Head-mounted Displays Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

23 Dec 2013

QSM MRI Could Help Track Progression of Neurological Diseases

New imaging research from Western University (London, Canada) has demonstrated that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) can be an important tool for diagnosing and tracking the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neurological diseases.

23 Dec 2013

ILOA, NAOC and CNSA Prepare for Chang'e-3 / ILOA Galaxy Observations

International Lunar Observatory Association is participating in the Chang'e-3 Moon lander mission. This great feat of engineering is the first Moon landing in almost 40 years, and could very well, with a rising tide of interest and imperative for lunar development, mark the beginning of permanent operations on the Moon.

23 Dec 2013

Ambarella Explores Wearable Cameras for Helpouts with Google

Ambarella, Inc., a leading developer of low-power, HD video compression and image processing semiconductors, today announced that it is exploring with Google a new class of wearable cameras for the Helpouts application and service. The two companies will jointly demonstrate the wearable camera reference design during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10th.

23 Dec 2013

Analysis Report on Global Digital Signage Systems Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of the Global Digital Signage Systems Market" report to their offering.

23 Dec 2013

LUXERA Announces Availability of SmartSwitch Kit in North America

LUXERA®, the company with the most innovative LED Lighting, Dimming Control and Power Management System for your home, office and commercial space, announced today the availability of LUXERA SmartSwitch in North America.

20 Dec 2013

Toshiba to Begin Sample Shipments of TCM9518MD Dual Camera Module

Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will start sample shipments of “TCM9518MD”, for application in smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, on January 31, 2014. The new product is the industry's first dual camera module to incorporate twin 1/4 inch optical format 5-megapixel CMOS camera modules (5 megapixels x 2 arrays), which simultaneously outputs recorded images and depth data.

20 Dec 2013

New Family of LEDs from Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology

A new family of LEDs in a PLCC-2 package that can handle higher drive currents and thus produce improved luminous intensity is the newest product from the Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. The new VLM.334.. series LEDs, an advanced modification of Vishay's VLM.31.. series LEDs, can incorporate larger chips and are thus capable of withstanding drive currents up to 70 mA.

20 Dec 2013

Global Photonic IC Market Expected to Grow at 27.7% CAGR During 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Photonic IC Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

20 Dec 2013

LG Electronics to Launch 21:9 Aspect Ratio CURVED ULTRA HD TV at CES 2014

LG Electronics (LG) today announced it will be unveiling the world's first 21:9 aspect ratio CURVED ULTRA HD TV (Model 105UB9) at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. LG's newest premium TV is also the company's very first CURVED ULTRA HD model. The award winning groundbreaking 105-inch (measured diagonally) 105UB9 is officially the largest curved TV ever made.

20 Dec 2013

Sol Introduces New Line of Decorative Solar LED Outdoor Lighting Products

Sol Inc., a global leader in commercial outdoor LED lighting solutions powered by solar energy, today announced it has launched a new line of decorative LED lighting fixture and arm options for the company's solar-powered outdoor commercial lights, meeting commercial demand for lights that keep to the esthetics of neighborhoods with traditional or historical architecture.

20 Dec 2013

Researchers Map Key Drug Targets Using Innovative Techniques and New X-Ray Technology

Researchers have used new techniques and one of the brightest X-ray sources on the planet to map the 3-D structure of an important cellular gatekeeper in a more natural state than possible before.

20 Dec 2013

NEC Display Solutions Launches 32-Inch LCD Display with LED Backlighting Technology

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 32-inch V323 LCD display, a high-performance addition to its commercial-grade V Series that utilizes LED backlighting for improved power consumption and a slimmer cabinet depth.

From NEC 19 Dec 2013