iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max found Apple's first variable aperture camera, using six hair-thin blades that slide with high precision to control light intake. The report also revealed a new chip packaging layout that places the A20 Pro processor beside its memory rather than stacked, separating memory from the chip's heat path, and noted that three of four test units cracked their display frames during battery removal.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-21
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max exposes the new variable aperture lens, which uses six overlapping blades thinner than a human hair to control light via a magnetic mechanism. The site praises the engineering that fits this system into the same camera footprint as last year's model, but warns the mechanism is essentially impossible to repair if it fails.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-21
Noctua has revealed that its NF-A4x10 5V PWM fan is being used inside the CAIM1, a compact 4K60 camera built to generate cryptographic proof that its footage is genuine and unaltered by AI. Because the device simultaneously handles high-bitrate video capture and cryptographic proof generation within a tightly enclosed shell, its processors run hot enough to need active cooling to avoid throttling.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-20
DXOMARK's lab and perceptual testing of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera system awarded the device 172 points, citing strong dynamic range, improved contrast, accurate skin tones and effective stabilization. The triple 48 MP setup—wide, ultra-wide, and 8x tetraprism telephoto—performed well across photo, zoom, and video tests, with the new variable aperture lens standing out for maintaining sharpness in busy scenes.
dxomark.com
· 2026-09-20
A blog post highlighted by developer tsoding breaks down 3D perspective projection into one basic operation: dividing a point's x and y coordinates by its z (depth) value. The piece demonstrates this with live shader examples, showing how a ball's position and size shrink toward a vanishing point as it moves farther from the camera along the z-axis.
gabrieloc.com
· 2026-09-19
Petlibro has released the Granary 2 series, a new lineup of four automatic dry-food dispensers ranging from $129.99 to $249.99, including a base model, a camera-equipped Vision version, a dual-bowl Vision Duo for multiple pets, and a top-tier X model with individualized AI portioning. Each device uses a built-in scale to measure both dispensed food and what remains in the bowl, letting owners track actual consumption rather than just dispensing times.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-19
Australian authorities are reportedly considering a ban on smart glasses with built-in cameras inside government offices, driven by rising concerns about covert recording and privacy breaches. A BBC report from Sydney canvassed public opinion on the proposal and asked where else people might want such devices restricted.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-09-18
Meta is expected to unveil a new pair of smart glasses at Connect 2026 that drop cameras entirely, relying instead on added microphones for voice interaction with its AI assistant. The frames are said to come in two styles and will be slimmer, resembling regular eyewear, according to reports ahead of the event.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-18
A reader survey conducted by Android Authority found that camera quality and clean software topped the list of priorities for people buying new phones, ahead of performance and reliability. Ecosystem lock-in and customization options, features brands frequently tout, ranked far lower among respondents' concerns.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
Leaker Digital Chat Station shared a near-complete spec list for the OnePlus 16 after it cleared network access certification in China. The phone is tipped to pack a 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, a 200MP primary camera alongside 50MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses, and a 165-185Hz display. It's expected to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip with up to 16GB of RAM.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
Photographer Austin Mann published his annual deep-dive into the iPhone 18 Pro camera, testing the new variable aperture, Pro manual controls, and Photographic Styles 3. He praises the camera's automatic aperture selection, showcases low-light shots enabled by the wider f/1.48 aperture, and details how to separate focus from exposure for the first time on iPhone.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-17
DJI has introduced SDR Transmission II, a wireless video system for professional productions that transmits 4K 60 fps HDR footage at 50Mbps over distances up to 2.5 miles, doubling the bitrate and extending range compared to its predecessor. The system allows one transmitter to link with up to eight receivers, and larger setups can scale to five transmitters and 40 receivers for complex multi-camera shoots.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-17
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