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CCD: The heart of a digital camera (how a charge-coupled device works)
Bill takes apart a digital camera and explains how its captures images using a CCD (charge coupled device). He also shares how a single CCD is used with a color filter array to create colored images. This video is based on a chapter from the EngineerGuy team’s latest book Eight Amazing Engineering Stories (Learn more … Continue reading
This simple touchscreen device might be grandpa's next computer — or ours
This simple touchscreen device might be grandpa's next computer — or ours Seattle-based Pure Devices has launched a Kickstarter campaign in support of a new tabletop touchscreen device that streams data and applications from the cloud to a simplified user interface. The company is hoping that the device, which allows users … Read more on … Continue reading
How Google's new device compares with rivals
How Google's new device compares with rivals p><p>- Operating system: Modified version of Google's Android</p><p>Pros: Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store.</p><p>Cons: No-frills tablet lacks camera and microphone. Small selection of third-party applications available from … Read more on Kansas City Star Is Microsoft's New Tablet Just Another Cheap PC? Ignoring the potential of … Continue reading
Do smartphones spell the end of the digital camera? Sales of ordinary device …
Do smartphones spell the end of the digital camera? Sales of ordinary device … Camera User, Exeter…I totally agree. My iPhone 4 camera is OK for very basic snaps, but the image quality is garbage next to my Leica S2 (which is probably the best digital SLR on the market IMO). I also have a … Continue reading
Do smartphones spell the end of the digital camera? Sales of ordinary device … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Do smartphones spell the end of the digital camera? Sales of ordinary device …Daily MailThe popularity of smartphones such as Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy series, which have cameras built in, means families are no longer buying separate cameras.Negative trend: Sales of digital cameras slump as people switch to smartphonesMirror.co.ukall 2 news articles » … Continue reading