Sensor Technologies
- All
- News
-
Apple's iPhone 21 Series to Get Much-Awaited Camera Upgrade Available on Rival Android Phones: Report
Apple will equip its rumoured iPhone 21 series with a 200-megapixel camera on the back, according to a research note seen by AppleInsider. While the lineup is expected to launch in 2028, following the rumoured unveiling of the 20th anniversary iPhone models next year, its specifications and features have started surfacing online. Apple will reporte...
-
All Eyes On You: WiFi Can Now 'See' People Through Walls And Track Every Move. Check Study
The team behind this innovation used existing WiFi routers and modified them with deep learning algorithms to interpret how the signals bounce off human bodies and other objects.
-
Xiaomi 17 Ultra to Launch With Upgraded Leica Camera System Featuring Continuous Optical Zoom
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has surfaced with new camera details ahead of its December 25 China launch. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that the phone will feature a Leica 1-inch Light and Shadow Master main camera using the Light and Shadow Hunter 1050L sensor with LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology for improved low-light photos and videos. The handset wil...
-
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Will Reportedly Launch With Telephoto and Ultrawide Camera Upgrades
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch in 2026, is tipped to receive camera upgrades, according to a new report. The foldable is said to retain the 200-megapixel main camera and 10-megapixel selfie sensors from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while upgrading the telephoto camera to 12 megapixels with 3x optical zoom and introducing a 50-megapixel ult...
-
Sub-Millimeter Robots Can Sense, Think, and Act Autonomously, New Study Finds
Researchers have created sub-millimeter autonomous robots with onboard sensors and computing, capable of independent decision-making, opening possibilities for medicine, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring.
-
Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
-
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Tipped to Launch With LOFIC Camera Technology, 200-Megapixel Periscope Lens
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, reportedly in development, is expected to debut as the top-end model in the Xiaomi 17 series with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. According to a tipster, it will feature next-generation LOFIC camera technology, a 200-megapixel periscope lens, and a large f/1.6 primary sensor for improved low-light performance. The phone m...
-
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx, Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 Launched in India: Price, Features
Dyson has launched the newest additions to its line of Hot+Cool purifier range, the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 in India. The new products come with sensors to remove odours and gases, and continuously destroy formaldehyde while providing comfortable heating and cooling in a single machine. Users can view ...
-
Samsung Patent Document Hints at 'Self-Healing' Screen for Foldable Phones: Report
Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a le...
-
Realme GT 8 Pro's Ricoh GR Camera Technology Revealed Ahead of Imminent Launch
Realme GT 8 Pro, developed in collaboration with Ricoh Imaging, will include an ultra-high transparency lens group meeting Ricoh GR standards, Ricoh GR Mode with fast-start interface, signature shutter sound, Snap Mode focus presets, and 28mm and 40mm focal lengths. Users will be able to customise five Classic Ricoh GR Tones and swap the camera isl...
-
AirPods Pro 3 Set for Surprise Reveal at Apple's iPhone 17 Event This Tuesday
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 3 in the second half of 2025, likely at the iPhone 17 event on September 9. The earbuds may feature a faster H3 chip, heart rate monitoring, a hearing test for early detection of auditory issues, and a temperature sensor for real-time health tracking. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also noted another update is plan...
-
Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
-
US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
-
Milagrow BlackCat 25 Ultra Robot Vacuum-Mop With Up to 12,000Pa Suction Power Launched in India
Milagrow has launched the BlackCat 25 Ultra in India, its latest robotic vacuum-mop combo. It features a BLDC motor with up to 12,000Pa suction power and a LiDAR sensor for quicker mapping. The robot offers up to 120 minutes of runtime per charge and includes a 3-litre bagless dustbin, which Milagrow says provides up to 70 days of hands-free cleani...
-
How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
-
Apple's iPhone 21 Series to Get Much-Awaited Camera Upgrade Available on Rival Android Phones: Report
Apple will equip its rumoured iPhone 21 series with a 200-megapixel camera on the back, according to a research note seen by AppleInsider. While the lineup is expected to launch in 2028, following the rumoured unveiling of the 20th anniversary iPhone models next year, its specifications and features have started surfacing online. Apple will reporte...
-
All Eyes On You: WiFi Can Now 'See' People Through Walls And Track Every Move. Check Study
The team behind this innovation used existing WiFi routers and modified them with deep learning algorithms to interpret how the signals bounce off human bodies and other objects.
-
Xiaomi 17 Ultra to Launch With Upgraded Leica Camera System Featuring Continuous Optical Zoom
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has surfaced with new camera details ahead of its December 25 China launch. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that the phone will feature a Leica 1-inch Light and Shadow Master main camera using the Light and Shadow Hunter 1050L sensor with LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology for improved low-light photos and videos. The handset wil...
-
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Will Reportedly Launch With Telephoto and Ultrawide Camera Upgrades
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch in 2026, is tipped to receive camera upgrades, according to a new report. The foldable is said to retain the 200-megapixel main camera and 10-megapixel selfie sensors from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while upgrading the telephoto camera to 12 megapixels with 3x optical zoom and introducing a 50-megapixel ult...
-
Sub-Millimeter Robots Can Sense, Think, and Act Autonomously, New Study Finds
Researchers have created sub-millimeter autonomous robots with onboard sensors and computing, capable of independent decision-making, opening possibilities for medicine, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring.
-
Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
-
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Tipped to Launch With LOFIC Camera Technology, 200-Megapixel Periscope Lens
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, reportedly in development, is expected to debut as the top-end model in the Xiaomi 17 series with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. According to a tipster, it will feature next-generation LOFIC camera technology, a 200-megapixel periscope lens, and a large f/1.6 primary sensor for improved low-light performance. The phone m...
-
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx, Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 Launched in India: Price, Features
Dyson has launched the newest additions to its line of Hot+Cool purifier range, the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 in India. The new products come with sensors to remove odours and gases, and continuously destroy formaldehyde while providing comfortable heating and cooling in a single machine. Users can view ...
-
Samsung Patent Document Hints at 'Self-Healing' Screen for Foldable Phones: Report
Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a le...
-
Realme GT 8 Pro's Ricoh GR Camera Technology Revealed Ahead of Imminent Launch
Realme GT 8 Pro, developed in collaboration with Ricoh Imaging, will include an ultra-high transparency lens group meeting Ricoh GR standards, Ricoh GR Mode with fast-start interface, signature shutter sound, Snap Mode focus presets, and 28mm and 40mm focal lengths. Users will be able to customise five Classic Ricoh GR Tones and swap the camera isl...
-
AirPods Pro 3 Set for Surprise Reveal at Apple's iPhone 17 Event This Tuesday
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 3 in the second half of 2025, likely at the iPhone 17 event on September 9. The earbuds may feature a faster H3 chip, heart rate monitoring, a hearing test for early detection of auditory issues, and a temperature sensor for real-time health tracking. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also noted another update is plan...
-
Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
-
US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
-
Milagrow BlackCat 25 Ultra Robot Vacuum-Mop With Up to 12,000Pa Suction Power Launched in India
Milagrow has launched the BlackCat 25 Ultra in India, its latest robotic vacuum-mop combo. It features a BLDC motor with up to 12,000Pa suction power and a LiDAR sensor for quicker mapping. The robot offers up to 120 minutes of runtime per charge and includes a 3-litre bagless dustbin, which Milagrow says provides up to 70 days of hands-free cleani...
-
How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
