The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope has been a long time in the making when work on its mirrors started in 2007. It’s finally coming together, though. The LSST team has released a brief clip showing progress on the Chilean facility as of the end of 2017. Not surprisingly, it’s huge — that giant 3.2-gigapixel camera […]
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LG’s latest PC monitors bring intense HDR and ultra-wide 5K
LG was one of the first out of the gate with high-end consumer HDR monitors, and now it’s ready to spread its wings a bit. It’s unveiling three new displays, all of which promise more intense DisplayHDR 600-rated visuals — that is, they can reach 600 nits of brightness while maintaining the wide dynamic range […]
Qualcomm’s new chip brings ultra-wide screens to mid-range phones
Ultra-wide screens are hot stuff on smartphones these days, but there still isn’t a whole lot of choice: you tend to either spring for the high end or make do with budget models. Where are the in-between options? Qualcomm might just help. It’s introducing the Snapdragon 636 processor, an upgrade to the mid-tier 630 whose […]
Samsung’s huge 49-inch gaming monitor is an ultrawide dream
What’s better than dual monitors? An “ultrawide” display, that make games more immersive and multitasking easier than a standard widescreen monitor. But Samsung wasn’t satisfied with that. Its massive 49-inch QLED gaming monitor heralds an entirely new style — let’s call it “super ultrawide” — which can do the work of complex three-monitor setups. While […]
Panasonic’s compact camera gets upgrade, while mirrorless models get ultra-wide lens
Panasonic’s pocket zoom camera is getting a makeover. On April 18, Panasonic launched the Lumix DC-ZS70, a compact camera with a 30x zoom. Along with the travel-friendly new point-and-shoot, the company also announced a new mirrorless lens, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH. The ZS70 is an update to the ZS60, launched in 2016, […]
