How USB charging works, or how to avoid blowing up your smartphone
The tech world has finally coalesced around a charging standard, after years of proprietary adapters and ugly wall wart power...
Electronics
TSMC quickly ramping up 16nm volume production
TSMC announced this week that it’s ramping up 16nmFF production at speed, and expects a smooth volume ramp through the...
What is 802.11ax WiFi, and will it really deliver 10Gbps? (updated)
Wireless standards tend to get proposed, drafted, and finally accepted at what seems like a glacial pace. It’s been roughly...
Deep dive: Hynix’s High Bandwidth Memory
We’ve discussed the capabilities and performance of HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) multiple timesover the past six months, but a new...
The 250-megapixel camera? Canon’s on it
Canon has developed a digital camera sensor containing 250 million pixels, giving rise to the prospect of massive bump in...
Fujifilm X-T10 review
Fujifilm has successfully established its X Mount compact system cameras (CSCs) as a luxury brand. Their retro designs with lots...
Apple Reportedly Looking to Create Original Netflix-Like Programming for Apple TV
Tonight we learn that Apple may actually be considering a direct run a Netflix and Amazon Prime by creating their...
Canon EOS M3 review
Canon was a late starter in the compact system camera (CSC) market, debuting with the Canon EOS M in 2012....
Panasonic GX8 review
Panasonic’s Lumix G range of Micro Four Thirds-based CSCs is well established, garnering award after award from us over the...
Nikon J5 review
We appreciate products that dare to be different but it’s no guarantee of a positive review. The Nikon 1 J5’s...
Sigma DP2 Quattro Review
Captured images have good dynamic range and showcase the potential of the sensor. The Sigma DP2 Quattro, in our opinion, can...
Nokia announces VR camera Ozo for the entertainment industry
What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stranger. Nokia has announced a device called Ozo, which is a camera that...
