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International team of astronomers to look for evidence of alien technology
science

International team of astronomers to look for evidence of alien technology

The project was announced a month after the Pentagon released a report about unidentified aerial phenomena, which stated that their nature was unclear.

NASA, ESA joint solar orbiter mission launched; to study, photograph Sun's polar region
science

NASA, ESA joint solar orbiter mission launched; to study, photograph Sun's polar region

The $1.5 billion spacecraft will join NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, launched one and a half years ago.

CES 2019 showcases gadgets that are smart, but want to peek into our lives: Report
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CES 2019 showcases gadgets that are smart, but want to peek into our lives: Report

Industry is still trying to figure out the balance between providing services and protecting privacy.

Panasonic's first two full-frame mirrorless cameras to arrive in March: CES 2019
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Panasonic's first two full-frame mirrorless cameras to arrive in March: CES 2019

The full-frame Lumix S1 and S1R cameras will offer HDR photos and a high-resolution mode.

Nikon Z6, Z7 mirrorless cameras launched in India, prices start at Rs 1,69,950
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Nikon Z6, Z7 mirrorless cameras launched in India, prices start at Rs 1,69,950

While the Nikon Z7 will be available starting 27 September, the Nikon Z6 will be available in India in November.

Researchers are using phone cameras to study and analyse rare cosmic rays
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Researchers are using phone cameras to study and analyse rare cosmic rays

Mobile phone cameras use technology similar to that in particle detectors and hence they are able to detect EAS.

FASTags mandatory from 1 Dec: Glitches in electronic payment device can be removed with the help of cameras, too
Business

FASTags mandatory from 1 Dec: Glitches in electronic payment device can be removed with the help of cameras, too

There are quite a few apparent shortcomings in our extant FASTag system which was lapped up during the harrowing days of demonetisation when cash became a scarce commodity

The state of smartphone photography at the end of 2017
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The state of smartphone photography at the end of 2017

The smartphone photography industry WAS a niche industry that’s now been gaining momentum like never before.

Diwali 2017: Sony RX100 M4, Canon G9X Mark II and other advanced compact cameras you should consider this festive season
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Diwali 2017: Sony RX100 M4, Canon G9X Mark II and other advanced compact cameras you should consider this festive season

We take a look at some of the impressive advance compact cameras you should consider this festive season

The Most Significant Digital Cameras of History
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The Most Significant Digital Cameras of History

Digital cameras indeed don’t have the charm that film cameras once harboured in their day.

Acer announces the Vision360 and Holo360 LTE connected cameras at IFA 2017
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Acer announces the Vision360 and Holo360 LTE connected cameras at IFA 2017

The Holo360 connected camera will be available in North America from November, and is priced at $429.

World Photography Day: Here's a look at the most iconic film cameras of all time
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World Photography Day: Here's a look at the most iconic film cameras of all time

Gone are the days when you leaned over a tray with a single photo and developer in a seedy darkroom. Digital technology has replaced that era (apart from a few loyalists).

MIT and Google develop system for real-time image retouching on smartphones
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MIT and Google develop system for real-time image retouching on smartphones

Users can apply professional-grade image processing algorithms on images before even capturing the image.

Season of sales: Amazon and Flipkart are falling over themselves to give you the best deals they can
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Season of sales: Amazon and Flipkart are falling over themselves to give you the best deals they can

Amazon has placed more impressive deals for users on the second day of 'Great Indian Sale' as Flipkart gears up for the ‘Big 10 Sale’.

Vehicles overspeeding in Delhi to be monitored by high tech cameras
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Vehicles overspeeding in Delhi to be monitored by high tech cameras

Cameras installed at traffic junctions will record traffic violations and will be connected to the central traffic police control room.

Facebook is planning to launch cameras, augmented reality devices, and drones at F8 2017
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Facebook is planning to launch cameras, augmented reality devices, and drones at F8 2017

In a fresh bid to take on rivals like Apple, Google and Snap, Facebook is reportedly foraying into consumer hardware products that may involve next-gen cameras, augmented reality (AR) devices, drones and even a brain scanning technology.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV announced for Rs 2,54,995 for body only; has 30MP sensor, Dual Pixel AF and more
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV announced for Rs 2,54,995 for body only; has 30MP sensor, Dual Pixel AF and more

Canon has announced the 5D Mark IV, its fourth generation 5D full-frame DSLR. It will go on sale in the US from early September onwards.

Cyberabad traffic police launches 'eye-worn cameras'
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Cyberabad traffic police launches 'eye-worn cameras'

After introduction of 'body worn Cameras' for traffic officers in Hyderabad two years ago, Cyberabad Traffic Police (CTP) Friday launched 'eye-worn cameras' for the first time in the country

Kanpur police to get a third eye; will soon use drones, body-worn cameras for patrolling
India

Kanpur police to get a third eye; will soon use drones, body-worn cameras for patrolling

A budget of Rs 28 lakh has been approved by the Uttar Pradesh government for the police of Kanpur who will soon use drones and body-worn cameras.

Exclusive: We will not disappoint you, Arvind Kejriwal tells Delhi
Politics

Exclusive: We will not disappoint you, Arvind Kejriwal tells Delhi

"People trusted us and gave us a thumping majority. Now, it’s our turn to meet their expectations," Kejriwal told Firstpost. Here's what else he said.