RoboClam Is A Digging Machine

A razor clam, left, which inspired the RoboClam, right.

Donna Covey/MIT

The razor clam, rarely heralded for its agility, is an amazing digger. So engineers at MIT stole a few tricks from the slim, candy bar–size mollusk to build an efficient aquatic machine called RoboClam. 

In nature

To burrow, a razor clam begins to squeeze its shells together. Surrounding sand falls into the newly created space. Further squeezing draws water into the mix, making a pocket of quicksand that the clam pulls itself through with ease.

In the lab

The RoboClam works similarly.In version 2.0, now in progress, an electric actuator expands and contracts three aluminum wedges to turn nearby sand into a slurry. A weight allows the cylindrical unit to sink slightly, and the process repeats.

Results

“A razor clam can dig one third of a mile through underwater soil on the amount of energy in a double-A battery,” says mechanical engineer Amos Winter. RoboClam 1.0 uses 10 times as much, but since it has more mass, its efficiency is comparable. And unlike existing industrial diggers, Robo-Clam doesn’t use exponentially more energy as it goes deeper.

Application

Winter envisions RoboClam anchoring undersea robots, blowing up underwater mines, securing transoceanic cable, and exploring alien oceans.

Ballast Bulb

More than 780 million people rely on kerosene to light their homes. But the fuel is pricey and is toxic when burned—not to mention a fire hazard. In 2008, London-based product designer Martin Riddiford and his colleague Jim Reeves decided to create a cheap, safe alternative.
Riddiford knew a falling weight could produce enough energy to run a grandfather clock, so why not a light? To find out, he attached the crank of a wind-up flashlight to a bicycle wheel. He hung a weight from the wheel to cause it to spin; the wheel cranked the flashlight, and the device lit up.
Over the next four years, Riddiford, Reeves, and a small team spent their downtime between projects in a basement, refining the GravityLight. To use it, a person hangs the device and fills an attached fabric bag with up to 28 pounds of rocks, dirt, or other material. Lifting and releasing the bag steadily pulls a notched belt through GravityLight's plastic hub; the belt spins a series of gears to drive a small motor, which continuously powers an LED for about 30 minutes.
The team used crowdfunding to manufacture 1,000 GravityLights, which it plans to send to developing countries for field testing—plus 6,000 more for backers. "It's exciting to witness so much positive reaction to what we're doing," Riddiford says. Besides remote villages, the lamp could prove handy in campsites, closets, and any dark nook far from a socket, so Riddiford also hopes to license a retail version for less than $10.

GravityLight

Graham Murdoch

HOW IT WORKS

1) As a weighted bag descends, it tugs a belt to turn a series of plastic gears.
2) The gears work in unison to spin an electric motor.
3) The motor powers a small yet bright LED, providing continuous illumination for about 30 minutes—the maximum amount of time that the bag can take to descend.
4) External connectors can power low-voltage devices, and the entire system is designed to work for thousands of lift-and-drop cycles.
INVENTORS
Jim Reeves, Martin Riddiford
COMPANY
Therefore
INVENTION
GravityLight
COST TO DEVELOP
More than $300,000
MATURITY
8/10

Firm Footing

During a professional snowmobiling race in 2008, Mike Schultz lost control of his machine while speeding over a ragged stretch of snow. His left foot hit the ground so hard that his leg hyperextended nearly all the way in the wrong direction, shattering his knee and forcing doctors to amputate just above the joint. "I'm looking at my wife saying, 'What are we going to do now?' " Schultz says. "I'm a professional athlete, and I'm not going to be able to do this stuff anymore."
Schultz's instinct was right: Conventional prosthetic legs couldn't stand up to his high-impact lifestyle. So in early 2009, he designed and built a limb that could. Its key feature was the Moto Knee, which uses an adjustable 250psi mountain bike shock absorber to regulate the joint's stiffness with compressed air. But snowboarders and skateboarders also require critical toe pressure and ankle tension, so Schultz added the Versa Foot—a foot-ankle assembly that also uses a pneumatic shock absorber to emulate joint resistance. Together, the two parts complete an artificial lower limb that's impact-resistant, waterproof, and quickly customizable for a range of high-performance activities.
Schultz recently returned to competition and won a gold medal at the 2013 X Games Aspen. This spring, he expects to sell his new-and-improved prosthetic not only to amputee atheletes, but also to soldiers returning from conflicts with missing limbs. "This whole project started out because I wanted to allow myself to do the things I wanted to do, but it's evolved way past that," Schultz says. "I'm helping people do things they haven't done since they had two good legs, and that's worth it right there."

Mike Schultz

Courtesy Fox

INVENTOR
Mike Schultz
COMPANY
Biodapt
INVENTION
Versa Foot
COST TO DEVELOP
$15,000
MATURITY
9/10

Cardboard Bike

One day in 2009, Israeli engineer Izhar Gafni sat in a quiet library designing a machine to extract seeds from pomegranates when his mind drifted to cycling, his favorite pastime. Gafni admired bikes made from sustainable bamboo, but their high cost seemed prohibitive. He wondered, Why not make them from cardboard, instead?
Over the next two years, Gafni learned to fold cardboard sheets into the strongest possible shapes; his experimentation led to robust structures resembling honeycombs and bird nests. He then spent another year crafting the material into bicycle components. "I almost felt like the Wright Brothers going into unknown territory," he says.
The product of his labor is a single-speed bicycle with spokes, rims, and a frame made from cardboard. Varnish protects the glued paper core from moisture, while old car tires serve as puncture-proof wheels. Gafni used a car's timing belt as a chain and formed plastic bottles into pedal cranks. The 28-pound prototype, called Alfa, can safely support a rider nearly 20 times its weight.
Gafni intends to mass produce four models: two 18-pound bikes for adults, assisted by optional rechargeable electric motors, and two smaller versions for children. He hopes to build each bike for less than $12 in materials and sell them for no more than $30. Through advertising plastered on each bike—or enough grant money—people in developing countries could ride them for free. Gafni can already envision fashioning his cardboard into baby strollers, wheelchairs, and even cars. "You can do almost anything with it," he says.

Cardboard Bike

Courtesy I.G. Cardboard Technologies

INVENTOR
Izhar Gafni
COMPANY
I.G. Cardboard Technologies
INVENTION
Alfa Bike
COST TO DEVELOP
$250,000
MATURITY
6/10

Fume Fighter

Within his first 30 minutes on the job at an aluminum factory in 1999, metalworker Michael Buckman inhaled so many noxious fumes he was sick with bronchitis for three days. As he recovered, Buckman wondered whether a commercial welding helmet could have filtered his breathing air. "I didn't see anything out there like what I was thinking about," he says. So he set out to build the WindMaker: a helmet that can prevent lung damage.
WindMaker draws fresh air from behind the helmet, pushes it through a HEPA-rated filter, and then blows it toward the front, cooling skin while preventing fog on the glass faceplate. A fan near the chin helps expel air, blowing away toxic smoke in the work zone. LED lights on each side of the faceplate illuminate the welding job, while a thick shroud deflects sparks.
Several companies have expressed interest in licensing the helmet. Before anyone can sell WindMaker, however, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health needs to extensively test its air-filtering abilities—a costly process that requires consumer-ready units. If the device lives up to its claims, the convenient combination of eye, heat, spark, and respiratory safeguards could motivate more welders to protect themselves, says Shawn Gibbs, an occupational health expert at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. "And that increased use is something welding needs," he says.
Buckman already has ideas for high-tech add-ons, including wireless communication devices, solar panels, video cameras, and heads-up displays. Whatever futuristic features make it into the final helmet, Buckman is confident it will deliver on safety. "I got hurt on the job," he says. "I had to go through that experience to design this."

Welding Helmet

Sam Kaplan

INVENTOR
Michael Buckman
COMPANY
None
INVENTION
WindMaker Helmet
COST TO DEVELOP
$200,000
MATURITY
8/10

Family Flier

John McGinnis thinks ordinary families would rather skip the airport and fly themselves. So he is trying to reinvent the personal airplane with the help of his father, son, and a rotating crew of about two dozen volunteers. Unlike small aircraft today—which can cost more than a house—McGinnis says Synergy could be cheaper, quieter, and, at more than 40 mpg, three times as fuel-efficient.
McGinnis, a 47-year-old composite manufacturer, flew his first airplane in second grade. Perplexed by the inefficiencies of personal aircraft, he taught himself aeronautical engineering and fluid dynamics over two decades. One day, while perusing scientific studies at a desk in his daughters' bedroom, he read a NASA researcher's paper challenging a classic aerodynamic drag equation. McGinnis could see the possibilities. "I came out of the girls' bedroom ranting like a madman to my wife," he says. " 'Honey, you're never going to believe this. I think I just solved a problem I've been working on since I was a little kid.'"
Synergy's wings bend upward and into a box shape for minimum drag and maximum efficiency. The top half of each wing swoops behind the body to function as a tail while providing greater in-flight stability. The double-box tail design also makes gliding easier by counteracting tornado-like vortices at the wings' tips. And instead of a front-mounted propeller, an impeller placed behind the bullet-shaped body quiets noise while adding thrust.

Synergy Illustration

Nick Kaloterakis

1) A 200hp turbodiesel engine expels heat below the impeller, adding thrust.
2) Large wings allow slower takeoffs and landings.
3) Box tails create airflow patterns that reduce drag and increase flight stability.
4) An autopilot computer can land Synergy at a nearby runway during an emergency; a ballistic parachute can also be deployed.

Scale Models

The McGinnis family—Pat, John, and Kyle—and pilot John Paul Noyes [front to back] stand in their Kalispell, Montana, workshop.

Kali McGinnis

McGinnis works on Synergy in his father's garage, where he uses CNC machines and custom molds to fabricate components and 3-D software to rapidly model new ideas. Family members serve among the core build crew, with McGinnis's son, Kyle, second-in-command. A quarter-scale prototype made from fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar suggests that both the team's manufacturing process and unusual wing configuration work. Using about $80,000 in crowdfunded cash, they hope to finish a full-scale, five-person aircraft this year. "I work on it 90 hours a week, with a few hours of sleep," McGinnis says. "What drives me to do it is that no one else will."
INVENTOR
John McGinnis
COMPANY
Synergy Aircraft
INVENTION
Synergy
COST TO DEVELOP
Undisclosed
MATURITY
2/10

Smart Ball

After an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, search-and-rescue teams descended upon Port-au-Prince to look for survivors. Francisco Aguilar, a graduate student in public policy at the time, was shocked to read stories about crews relying on complex, expensive imaging systems. "Only a few teams had them, and you had to be really well trained to use them," Aguilar says. He soon launched a start-up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to develop a simple way to explore hard-to-reach places: a throwable, expendable, baseball-size probe.
The Bounce Imaging Explorer has a shock-absorbing shell embedded with six cameras, plus clusters of near-infrared LEDs to light up dark rooms (for the cameras). To deploy the Explorer, an emergency worker links it to a smartphone or tablet and chucks the ball into danger. It immediately begins taking photos and testing for methane, carbon monoxide, and dangerously high temperatures. A microprocessor inside the ball then stiches the photos together and converts the raw data for transmission over Wi-Fi. Just seconds after the toss, a wrap-around panorama—complete with environmental warnings—appears on the synced device.
Aguilar quickly imagined applications beyond disaster areas, such as burning buildings, hostage crises, and combat zones, so he sought feedback from potential customers. His start-up cranked through dozens of prototypes in the first 18 months, tweaking the design as requests poured in. When several police officers said they wanted to be able to hear inside a room, for example, Aguilar added a digital microphone.
Police, firefighters, soldiers, and nuclear-plant inspectors have offered to test the device, which Aguilar is determined to keep between $500 and $1,000. "We want to get it as cheap as possible so it can be as broadly deployed as possible," he says.

The Bounce Imaging Explorer

Sam Kaplan

INVENTOR
Francisco Aguilar
COMPANY
Bounce Imaging
INVENTION
Bounce Imaging Explorer
COST TO DEVELOP
Undisclosed
MATURITY
7/10

Digital AX

As a kid, electrical engineer Dan Sullivan mastered the guitar. His teenage sons, however, prefer mastering videogames. With a realistic instrument, Sullivan thought, all the time devoted to games like Rock Band could produce impressive musical proficiency. "You can show off playing guitar when you're my age," says Sullivan, now 58. "Being able to beat level 17 isn't going to stay with you."
Seven years ago, Sullivan left his cushy CTO job at a video-advertising company to develop JamStik, a digital six-string guitar. The compact neck has frets and strings like a real guitar but requires no tuning and doesn't rely on push buttons like many digital models. Instead, small sensors embedded in the fret board track fingers illuminated by 52 infrared LEDs.
Because the sensors are spaced just a fraction of an inch apart, firmware interpolates the data to filter overlapping signals and determine the precise placement of each finger. They can also trace the bending of a note for a bluesy tone or quivering fingertips for a dramatic vibrato. An onboard microprocessor converts the raw data into standardized musical instructions (MIDI), which a wireless antenna beams to a synced iPad or laptop.
With a half-inch range of sensitivity above the fret board, the sensors detect fingertips before they touch a string. This enables companion software, such as JamTutor for the iPad, to map hand positions in real time so that players can correct themselves. JamStik also works with more than 100 Wi-Fi–enabled apps, including Garage Band. Sullivan hopes the instrument, slated to reach stores by the end of 2013, will do for the guitar what keyboards did for the piano. "Our hope is to help introduce a new generation to the pleasure of creating music," Sullivan says, "rather than just being passive consumers of it."

JamStik

Sam Kaplan

INVENTOR
Dan Sullivan
COMPANY
Zivix
INVENTION
JamStik
COST TO DEVELOP
$1 million
MATURITY
9/10

Robotic Performer

Brian Roe spent nearly a decade building animatronic monsters for films such as Virus, A.I., and Scooby Doo 2. Then, almost overnight, Hollywood abandoned mechanical characters for computer renderings. Roe now works as a technology consultant, but with the surge of cheap, user-friendly microelectronics, he saw a market emerging for hobbyist robots. "It used to be that electronics and software were out of reach," Roe says. "Over the past six or eight years, it has completely switched." So Roe began developing a low-cost kit to teach anyone robotics. He calls his work-in-progress Roy the Robot.
For now, Roy is a head, neck, and pair of lower arms. Yet, with about 1,200 parts controlled by animatronics software, the robot already looks and moves like a human. Roe laser-cut the robot's frame from pliable, lightweight wood to retain complex architecture while keeping costs low. Twenty-eight inexpensive servomotors help Roy gesture with his hands; move his wrist, neck, and jaw; and even blink his eyes.
To complete Roy's upper arms and shoulders, Roe launched a successful crowdfunding campaign and sent backers DIY kits based on the hands and arms. He eventually hopes to sell the kits for about $300. That would fill a need for inexpensive manipulators. "The cheapest capable robotic arms are in the $20,000 range," says Siddhartha Srinivasa, a roboticist at Carnegie Mellon University.
Roe estimates that a full robot kit with a torso and legs might cost $3,000, and he hopes to one day imbue Roy with enough artificial intelligence to learn human motion. "But my main goal is to help people build, program, and understand robotics," Roe says. "Because, in the end, we're going to live in a robotic society."

Deft Digits

Six servomotors lend Roy the Robot's laser-cut wood hands a wide range of motion similar to that of human hands.

Sam Kaplan; Inset: Courtesy Matt Pacini

INVENTOR
Brian Roe
COMPANY
Roemtion

INVENTION
Roy The Robot
COST TO DEVELOP
$9,000
MATURITY
4/10

Suborbital Safeguard

During NASA's 2007 Astronaut Glove Challenge, costume fabricator Ted Southern met fellow competitor Nikolay Moiseev, a Russian space-suit builder. Although each walked away from the competition empty-handed, they formed a productive friendship. Two years later, they entered a glove they built together and won $100,000.
Southern and Moiseev are now building the third generation of a complete space suit, called 3G, in hopes of capturing a piece of the suborbital spaceflight industry—valued at $1.6 billion over the next decade. As companies such as Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, XCOR, and Blue Origin prepare to launch tourists toward the edge of space, Southern says the dangers of the environment have opened up a new market. "It's almost a full vacuum up there," he says.
At about $200,000 each, modern space suits can cost more than the suborbital ticket itself. And most use an inflatable inner bladder and a durable outer restraint layer—a two-layer design that makes them heavy, bulky, and inflexible. Yet "comfort is a big requirement for suborbital flights. These are people paying a lot of money out of pocket," says Jonathan Clark, a space medicine consultant at Baylor College of Medicine.
In 2009, Southern and Moiseev began developing a single-layer space suit that they hope to sell for about $50,000. The designers build it by fusing together pieces of urethane-coated nylon—a durable, airtight, and pliable material. When inflated, carefully positioned seams and metal braces help a wearer maintain flexibility, and internal tubing circulates air for cooling. Ports on the front allow for custom life-support attachments.
The NASA certification process, crucial for any new suit, isn't cheap, so last year Southern and Moiseev sought crowdfunding. The $27,000 they earned has them 90 percent of the way to a finished prototype, and the duo has already begun testing key components for flight certification. The industry has taken note. "We recently had a visit from former astronaut Garrett Reisman," a crew safety specialist for SpaceX, says Southern. "He saw a pressurized [second-generation] suit and was pretty impressed."

Fit For Space

The metal neck ring of the second-generation (2G) space suit proved uncomfortable for a wearer while lying down, so Southern [right] and Moiseev [left] plan to integrate a helmet with a flip-up visor into the 3G suit.

Sam Kaplan

INVENTORS
Ted Southern, Nikolay Moiseev
COMPANY
Final Forntier Design

INVENTION
Third Generation (3G) Suit
COST TO DEVELOP
$300,000
MATURITY
6/10

Hot Savings

Semitruck drivers idle their engines to heat or cool their vehicles' cabs—a practice that burns a billion gallons of fuel each year. Small engines on the back of a cab, called auxiliary power units (APUs), get the job done with less fuel, but they're loud and smelly. A team of five Ontario-based engineers and mechanics has devised what may be a better solution: an APU called HYPER that runs on waste heat.
The group originally formed to build a 100mpg car for the 2008 X Prize competition. During one brainstorming session, someone wondered aloud: Why not use energy from a vehicle's exhaust to run an HVAC system? "We did a lot of modeling and realized that the energy numbers made sense," says team member Jack MacDonnell. He and two others decided to work full-time to develop a new kind of APU.
Like a household refrigerator yet a third the size, HYPER chills air by depressurizing a liquid refrigerant under high pressure into a gas—a process that absorbs energy. The gas then condenses to start the cycle anew. But instead of using electricity to drive the process, HYPER does it with a semitruck's 660°F exhaust heat. MacDonnell says the APU stores between six and 10 hours of heating or cooling capacity after an hour of driving. Based on early tests, he thinks the device could cut a trucker's yearly fuel consumption by 9 percent and carbon emissions by about 20 tons.
The team is testing HYPER on a retrofitted semi in hopes of selling road-ready devices in 2014. With 2.5 million trucks on U.S. roads, HYPER could make a significant impact—but the team also hopes to retrofit buses, RVs, passenger vehicles, and more. "We would drastically cut emissions, fuel consumption, and be less dependent on foreign oil," MacDonnell says.

HYPER Diagram

Graham Murdoch

HOW IT WORKS

1) 660°F semitruck exhaust heats a refrigerant mixture [red] flowing through an exchanger. The refrigerant's solvent boils from its solute, pressurizing the HYPER system.
2) A second exchanger uses a fan to help cool and condense the refrigerant into a high-pressure liquid.
3) The refrigerant [yellow] passes through a nozzle, flashing it into a gas [blue]. This draws heat from an adjacent fluid loop, cooling it to about 23°F [green].
4) A reservoir stores the chilled fluid.
5) Air blown across an evaporator (fed by chilled reservoir fluid) cools the truck cab.
6) A final exchanger condenses the refrigerant into a liquid to restart the cycle.
INVENTORS
Jack MacDonnell, Dave Gibbs, John Stannard
COMPANY
ENTER MOTION

INVENTION
HYPER APU
COST TO DEVELOP
$800,000
MATURITY
6/10

Ultra-Green Headphones Contain 60 Percent Repurposed Material

Every year, we globally throw out up to 44 million tons of electronic garbage. Only a small fraction of it gets recycled, leaving landfills full of heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, that can bleed into the ground. To help slow the pileup—and inspire other companies to do the same Urbanears, a Swedish headphones maker, is trying something new. Instead of tossing large stocks of unsold headphones, the company disassembles them and uses the ear cups, headbands, and hinges to create the Re:Plattan headphones. Each pair has brand-new guts, contains about 60 percent repurposed material, and, because the components vary in color, has its own unique look.
After the initial, limited run of 3,000 Re:Plattans, designers will have to wait for a new supply of parts or find an untapped source. While the company plans to experiment with other material streams, it's also toying with the idea of a true recycling program, in which consumers can donate old headphones to the cause.

Urbanears Re:Plattan

Frequency range: 20hz–20khz
Repurposed parts: 60 percent
Price:$80 

KINESIS FREESTYLE SOLO ERGONOMIC USB KEYBOARD

Product description
Sleek low profile: minimal height effectively creates negative slope and reduces extension. Narrow foot print for comfortable mousing and keying. Separate and adjustable left/right keying modules. Low-force key switches. Embedded 10-key. Familiar key layout provides for minimal adaptation time. Ergonomic Split Keyboard Short Cut – Hot Keys

IHOME APP-ENHANCED DUAL ALARM STEREO CLOCK RADIO DOCKING STATION WITH REMOTE

Product description
The iD45 is a dual alarm clock radio for iPad, iPhone and iPod that lets you charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod and lets you wake and sleep to either one, to a custom playlist, or to FM radio. The auto sync feature syncs the clock to your iPhone (which is always current via cell phone towers) to set the time quickly. The iD45 allows you to set two separate alarms with different times on different days with our 7-5-2 feature. The iD45 also includes 6 FM presets, EQ controls and 3D sound and Reson8 sound technology for an exceptional audio experience. Wake to iPad/iPhone/iPod, playlists, FM radio or buzzer Works with iHome Sleep and iHome Radio apps Plays and charges iPad, iPhone and docking iPod models Bass, Treble, 3D and Balance controls Remote control included

i1 Watch Phone 1.8 inch Touch Screen Single SIM with Bluetooth FM

Highlights:
Type: Watch phone
Color: Black
Battery: 600mAh Li-ion
Network frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Single SIM, Single standby
FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth function supported

8x 18 Universal Adjustable Mini Zoom Telescope Pocket Scope for Smart Phones

Main Features:
Ultra compact 8X 18mm telescope with high quality
Designed especially for mobile phones
8X magnification provides ideal magnification for most applications
18mm optical lens delivers clear detailed images
Convenient to use with universal holder
Mini size, easy to take with
Great for outdoor activities

Researchers Invent Micro Robots That Can Do Surgery From Inside of Your Body

Scientists are currently working on mini robots that would be able to swim inside our bodies and help cure us. They could one day be able to help doctors construct and assemble life-saving devices within the human body. They will have to be injected into the body. In this era of technology, we are witnessing the fusion of medical knowledge and technology for the betterment of human life. We have examples of pacemakers, hearing aids and many other such inventions.

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MR001 Adsorption Type Attractive Appearance Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Blue

Main Features:
Built in the wireless bluetooth
Support phone/laptop/tablet PC
Support TF card convenience to use
Wireless bluetooth audio transmit function
Adsorption type very convenience
Special mushroom appearance, fashionable
Receive AUX audio input from laptop/digital music player/PC/iPhone and so on
Specifications:

Support A2DP, AVRCP, headset, handsfree profile
Bluetooth version: V3.0
Working range: up to 10 m
Working time: 5 hours
Speaker: (φ)40MM
Loudspeaker output: 3 w
Frequency response: 280Hz-16kHz
Signal-to-Noise: ≧95dB
Distortion: ≦0.5%
Battery voltage/capacity: 320mAh
Battery charging voltage: 5V±0.5V
Battery charge time: 2 hours

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Cool Anemone Chair

This cool anemone chair was created by the Giancarlo Zema Design Group. The warm colors and the soft shape make it an inviting spot to take a seat.

This gorgeous design was inspired by and named for the anemone. A stunning addition to any room that needs a splash of color. It is available in several different colors. The range includes chairs that are all one color as well as multi colored designs like the one pictured.

The unusual shape adds interest and contrast when placed in the right environment.
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Google Project Tango 3D mapping tablets

Google Project Tango 3D mapping tablets to arrive in June

Google’s Project Tango smartphone will be getting a 7-inch tablet sibling in June with the same cutting-edge tech that lets you create a 3D map of your surroundings. 

According to the Wall Street Journal, the 7-inch tablet will be packed with “two back cameras, infrared depth sensors, and advanced software that can capture precise three-dimensional images of objects."

The tablet comes from Google’s Project Tango, from which we’ve already seen a prototype smartphone with the same tech that allows you to create a 3D map of your surroundings.

The technology could be used for improved indoor navigation for the visually-impaired, to maneuver through unfamiliar places and even in more immersive gaming.

Google is said to be releasing 4000 of the tablets to developers at the end of June after its developer conference.

New Ipad Scanner

Ipad Scanner now Available for all of you

New Arrival Creative Mermaid Beer Mug /High Borosilicate Glass /Personality Cup – Transparent

New Arrival Creative Mermaid Beer Mug /High Borosilicate Glass /Personality Cup – Transparent

For price and other detail: http://bit.ly/1jcFTop

Main Features:
Mermaid Shape with transparent crystal , may make your beautiful mood while holding
Giving your eyes a unique visual feast while enjoy drinking in spare time
Lovely and creative design, show your unique taste, valuable to own

Yoobao Dual USB Outputs 13000mAh Mobile External Power Battery Charger

Yoobao Dual USB Outputs 13000mAh Mobile External Power Battery Charger for iPhone 4 / 4S , Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 / i9505 / S3 i9300 / Note 2 N7100 / Note 3 N9000 , LG , Motorola , Nokia , etc (Black)

Main Features:
Brand new 13000mAh power charger external battery bank with LED torch
With two USB output interface can be charged as well as two phones
High capacity and high compatible
Durable, lightweight, ultra slim design
Powerful with long operation time
Electricity-saving function
User friendly, long cycle life and rapid charge
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Sunken Moses Bridge in Netherlands gives you walking across water effect

Sunken Moses Bridge in Netherlands gives you walking across water effect

Everyone wants superpowers and I’m sure some of you may have wished for Moses’ ability to part water and cross to the other side, but you thought it was impossible huh? That is unless you fancy taking a stroll over the Moses Bridge in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century a series of fortresses and moats were built stretching out over the West Branbant Water Line. These were built to provide the residents with protection when Spain and France were invading. One of these, Fort de Roovere had a shallow moat that surrounded it that was too deep to be marched across but was too shallow for boats to float on. It has been protected until the Moses Bridge was designed by Ro Koster and Ad Kil, two architects

China to probe tech suppliers for security checks amid row with U.S

China to probe tech suppliers for security checks amid row with U.S

China will investigate providers of important IT products and services to protect "national security" and "economic and social development", the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday, amid a row over cyber spying with the United States.

Companies that don't pass the checks will no longer be allowed to supply their products and services in China, Xinhua cited the State Internet Information Office as saying. Products that don't meet security requirements will be banned.

The likely consequences of the ruling were not immediately clear but it comes amid a heated dispute with the United States which Chinese media labelled a "high-level hooligan" on Wednesday in response to Washington charging five Chinese military officers with hacking U.S. companies to steal trade secrets.

China has also banned new central government computers from using Windows 8, Microsoft Corp's latest operating system.

This was done because of security concerns around Windows 8, which exposes computers to monitoring and the risk of being controlled remotely, the Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily newspaper reported on Thursday, citing a U.S. National Security Agency programme called Prism.

Windows 8 was also not user-friendly, the People's Daily added

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Xinhua said the investigations would check product security and seek to prevent suppliers from illegally gathering, storing or processing user data.

"For a long time, governments and enterprises of a few countries have gathered sensitive information on a large scale, taking advantage of their monopoly in the market and technological edge," Xinhua quoted Jiang Jun, spokesman for the State Council Information Office, as saying.

"They not only seriously undermine interests of their clients but also threaten cyber security of other countries."

A small number of governments and businesses "take advantage of technological monopolies to collect sensitive data on a large scale" from the Chinese government, business and institutions, Xinhua added, saying there had been extensive wiretapping and security breaches.

Documents leaked by former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden "rang alarm bells" over cyber security, Jiang added.

Xinhua did not give details of which governments or businesses it was referring to but U.S. security standards for information technology were not transparent or clear-cut, Xinhua added.

China has also targeted other foreign tech firms in recent months, including Qualcomm Inc.. The anti-monopoly regulator accused the U.S. chip giant of overcharging and abusing its market position.

Wellness Ball - Active Sitting

Benefits of correct posture, muscle toning and strengthening

Using Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting when you are at work, at home and in any other situation when sitting, helps you maintain correct posture, helps to reduce the risk of back problems and, at the same time, works to improve your overall general health.
With Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting, your back performs a series of micro-movements that improve the spine-stabilizing action of your abdominal and lumbar muscles, known as the CORE muscles
Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting also allows you to effortlessly perform stretching, muscle strengthening, toning and elongation exercises in a small space.

Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting characteristics

Double density, increased safety

Inside the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting is a simple, yet innovative component, patented by Technogym: double density.
This dynamic chair is heavier at the bottom which allows Wellness Ball™ to provide greater stability and comfort, in any situation.

The cover offers comfort and functionality

The cover, which is included with the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting, is an integral and functional component. it is made of a breathable material with antibacterical technology and it can be mashine washed at 86°F, to guarantee the greatest comfort and hygiene.
The base of the cover is coated with non-slip material and the zipper allows you to easily remove the cover in order to make sure it is properly inflated. When the zipper is fully extended, the Wellness Ball™ is inflated to the correct pressure.
the practical handle allows for effortless transportation and correct positioning. You can personalize Wellness Ball™ by writing your name on the label sewn onto the handle.
The handle, zipper and non-slip base are covered by the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting design patent.

Interactivity, thanks to the handle on the cover

The handle on the cover displays a QR code  which allows you to use your smartphone or tablet to access training programs specifically developed for Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting in collaboration with doctors and spine specialists.
When you access the app, you will be asked  to answer a few questions regarding the state of health of your spine so that we can provide you with the exercises best suited to you. Due to the ability to synchronize the training program with your Outlook agenda,  the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting app can become your personal trainer by creating regular weekly appointments and motivating you with exercise suggestions.

Design and materials

The Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting design has earned it the recognition of a design patent, while its components and materials, first and foremost its Nautical Nylon zip and its cover, are made entirely by Italian manufacturers.
As proof of the care and attention typical of  Made in Italy products,  this dynamic chair is made in extremely high quality PVC and does not contain Phthalates and Latex that are potentially harmful to your health.

How to prepare it and use it

Choose from two different sizes of the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting: 

• 21 inches diameter: recommended for people up to 67 inches in height;
• 25 inches diameter: recommended for people taller than 67 inches.

The nylon zipper on the cover helps you to inflate the ball to the right pressure without the risk of inflating it too much.
Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting is ready for use when the zip is completely taut.
Your position on Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting is also very important for obtaining all the benefits.
The illustration below shows how to sit correctly on the ball.

What you will find in the pack

When you buy Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting, you will receive a pack containing:

• a cover
• A pump to inflate the Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting
• The folded Wellness Ball™ - Active Sitting
• A Quick Start Guide to get you started
• A user manual

550mm

CharacteristicsRecommended for people up to 66 inches (170 centimeters) in height

650mm

CharacteristicsRecommended for people taller than 66 inches (170 centimeters)

Canon PowerShot G16 5x, f/1.8, 28 mm

				Price Camera only Rs.39,030 - Rs.43,593 all G16 prices Snapsort rank Within its price range #3 of 25 Among similar cameras #5 of 33 Key specs Zoom 5x Screen size 3.0" Aperture f/1.8 Screen resolution 922k dots Wide angle 28 mm Movie format 1080p @ 60fps

Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP

Features

• Newly designed 18.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-51,200 (L:50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800) for shooting from bright to dim light and next generation Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors for enhanced noise reduction and blazing processing speed.
• New 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including 41 cross-type AF points with f/4.0 lens support including 5 dual diagonal AF points (sensitive to f/2.8) and cross-type AF support at f/8* (center point), AF point illumination during AI Servo* for easy viewing, plus EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF for accurate subject tracking.
• EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, featuring a 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor with subject and color recognition for reliable AE.
• EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) /24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p) with 4GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 29 minutes 59 seconds) with selectable "All i-frame" or IPB compression.
• Outstanding shooting performance: up to 12.0 fps continuous shooting (14.0 fps in Super High Speed Mode) using a UDMA CF card.
• Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability tested up to 400,000 cycles, exclusive dust-and-weather resistance, and new Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC) for improved vibration-based dust removal.
• Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display, approximately 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 35 degrees, and 0.76x magnification.
• 3.2-inch Clear View II LCD monitor, 170 degree viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
• Improved handling with the addition of new customizable controls, and enhanced recording options with Dual Card Slots, Gigabit-Ethernet terminal, and compatibility with optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter and GPS Receiver.
• Additional Features.
• New EOS-1D X DSLR Camera Firmware Update Version 2.0 improves AF performance and increases operability. (Expected Availability January 2014)

Brilliant Sensor, Supercharged Processors.

18.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
The EOS-1D X features a newly developed Canon full-frame 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that's designed from the ground up to create high resolution, perfectly detailed images with unprecedented speed and clarity. A full 24 x 36mm, the sensor captures 5184 x 3456 large individual 6.95 µm pixels and has a much-improved S/N ratio resulting in better images from the start. A new photodiode structure with an increased photoelectric conversion rate increases the sensor's sensitivity by approximately 2 stops over previous models, meaning higher ISOs with the lowest noise of any EOS digital camera. And a 2-line 16-channel simultaneous signal readout means speeds of up to 12 fps (RAW + JPEG) and even 14 fps (Super High Speed Mode) are possible!

14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-51200 (L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800) The EOS-1D X not only offers 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, it delivers higher standard and expanded ISOs, and a score of new options to enhance shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations. With a standard range of ISO 100-51200, the EOS-1D X represents a 2-stop increase in sensitivity over previous cameras. Thanks to the improved signal-to-noise ratio of the new sensor and powerful noise reduction, the EOS-1D X can shoot at expanded sensitivities down to ISO 50 (L) and up to 102400 (H1), and even 204800 (H2)! Beyond the obvious advantages of its wide ISO range, the EOS-1D X has automatic ISO settings, found on the dedicated ISO menu. Minimum and maximum ISO settings can be specified, as can a user-defined range, plus full auto and manual.

Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors for enhanced noise reduction and blazing processing speed For a whole new level of performance, the EOS-1D X uses Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors that include four 4-channel A/D converter front-end processing circuits and deliver speeds of up to 12 fps (RAW + JPEG) and 14 fps (JPEG). Compared with the predecessor, Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, the Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processor offers approximately 17x faster processing speed, and feature new algorithms that promote greater noise reduction at higher ISOs. In addition to conventional image processing functions the Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors offer real-time compensation for Chromatic Aberration in both still and motion images. With the power of these two processors, speed improvements are noticeable from the instant the camera is turned on and the stunning results speak for themselves.

Canon's Most Sophisticated AF, Period.

All new 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
The newly designed 61-Point High Density Reticular AF features an Offset Array Sensor (with staggering AF point arrangement) to deliver greater accuracy, no matter the situation. It offers multi-zone wide-area AF for better tracking, has 5 central dual cross-type points (f/2.8 diagonal), 21 central cross-type points (f/5.6 horizontal & vertical) and 20 outer cross-type points (f/4.0 horizontal), and is sensitive in extremely low-light situations (EV -2 for a central point with a f/2.8 lens). With Firmware Ver. 1.1.1 installed, cross-type autofocusing with the center AF point is possible even when the maximum aperture of a Canon EF lens/extender combination becomes as small as f/8. If AF point expansion is selected with an f/8 maximum aperture lens/extender combination, the four AF points surrounding the center point will act as AF assist points. AF points above and below the center will be sensitive to vertical contrast, while points to the left and right will be sensitive to horizontal contrast.

Intelligent Exposure, Fast.

EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis System) Powered by Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor
The EOS-1D X features a brand new 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor with a dedicated DIGIC 4 Image Processor that delivers substantial improvements in evaluative ambient and flash metering. The sensor has 252 distinct zones for general metering, with 35 zones used for low-light metering. The meter's DIGIC 4 Image Processor uses EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis System) that incorporates face and color recognition data for more stable performance under rapidly changing lighting situations. The E-TTL Flash metering gains the same improvements. These improvements ensure accurate automatic exposure in a greatly increased group of shooting situations, offering a level of performance that will impress even the seasoned pro.

The EOS-1D X has a dedicated AF menu tab, so AF can be controlled without having to go through custom function menus. It also has 6 AF point selection methods (Spot, Single Point, Single + Adjacent 4 Points, Single + Adjacent 8 Points, Zone Selection, and Automatic AF Point Selection), plus a dedicated AF configuration tool for control of AI Servo AF III tracking parameters (tracking sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration tracking, and AF point auto switching). With Firmware Ver. 1.1.1 installed, AF points in the EOS-1D X’s viewfinder can be illuminated in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway during AI Servo AF mode, for easy viewing of the selected point. This valuable feature will enhance the photographer's ability to aim the camera accurately in low-light conditions, and when photographing dark subjects.
The EOS-1D X uses the 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor to aid the AF system in Automatic Point Selection. This dramatically increases the tracking performance for subjects that were previously unpredictable to follow, such as fast-moving or flying subjects. EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF recognizes the subject based on face and color detection from the AE system, and tracks it using AF points. The EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) System incorporates color recognition and Face Detection for proper exposure. Specific parameters can be adjusted and refined and saved in the AF menu for later use.

Sophisticated HD Recording at the Touch of a Button.

EOS HD Video Recording
Addressing the requests of the pros, the EOS-1D X captures HD video with an unprecedented level of sophistication for a digital SLR. It offers both All-I and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording up to 29:59 minutes without interruption. It offers the option of timecoding only during recording (Rec Run) or at all times (Free Run) - useful for multi-camera shoots. The EOS-1D X offers easy operation with the new Live View shooting/Movie shooting button. Menu options can still be set even when the Live View image is displayed. A dedicated menu tab for video capture allows functions to be changed quickly on the fly. Improved sound recording adjustment capabilities offer 64-step volume control; and a sound recording level meter that is accessible through the Quick Control screen during video shooting. With the Silent Control function, adjustments can be made quietly with a touch pad located on the inner portion of the Quick Control Dial. The built-in wind filter helps suppress unwanted wind noise that can distort or muffle sound. The CMOS sensor's new drive system significantly increases image processor performance, reducing color artifacts and moiré.

AII-I	Compresses each frame. Although the file size is larger than IPB, each frame is not affected by the previous and next frames, making it suitable for editing and extracting frames.
IPB	Compresses the movie frame by referencing the previous and next frames. High compression is used, making it suitable for recording long movies.

Incredibly Fast Image Capture.

High-Speed Continuous Shooting
The EOS-1D X combines fast 16-channel data readout from its 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the supercharged processing capabilities of its Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors with a speedier shutter and mirror system to raise the performance bar for all digital cameras, capturing full-frame images and recording them fast to UDMA cards stored in the cameras Dual Card Slots. Ideal for fixed focus situations, the EOS-1D X's can shoot up to 12 fps (RAW + JPEG). In Super High Speed Mode, high-speed shooting up to 14 fps (JPEG) is possible.
Thanks to a more resilient design, shutter lag with the EOS-1D X is reduced to 55ms (down even further to 36ms via custom function). A redesigned mirror system, featuring a Quad Active Mirror Stopper, uses more effective material to absorb impact when moving up and down not only aids in speedy shot-to-shot times, but the reduced mirror vibration provides more stable shots at all times.

Phenomenal Performance in Any Condition.

Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability and dust- and weather-resistance
For professionals who demand nothing less than the best, the EOS-1D X is designed to perform superbly, even in the most treacherous environments, every time. The body is constructed of rigid, high-strength magnesium alloy for rugged performance and features a new grip design for easier finger placement and reduced hand fatigue. Its newly redesigned shutter has lightweight and carbon-fiber blades, and is rated to maintain up to 14 fps performance without compromise, for up to 400,000 cycles. The EOS-1D X and accessories like the new Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A and GPS Receiver GP-E1 have extensive gasketing for improved dust and water resistance, even at their connection points.

Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC)  The EOS-1D X's integrated cleaning dust removal cleaning uses a carrier wave type self-cleaning sensor unit. While previous dust removal systems removed dust adhered to the surface of the infrared absorbing/ultraviolet-blocking glass in a frontward direction by vibrating the glass with ultrasound, the new system effectively rolls rather than shakes the dust particles off, removing an even greater amount of dust, especially smaller particles. As with previous cameras, the IR/UV absorbing glass in front of the EOS-1D X's sensor is treated with an anti-dust fluorine coating making it easier to remove damp or sticky dust particles. As part of Canon's Integrated Cleaning System dust missed by the camera can be identified and removed using the Dust Delete Data feature of Canon's Digital Professional Pro software, bundled with every EOS digital SLR.

Sophisticated Composition, Simply.

Intelligent Viewfinder with Superimposed LCD
The EOS-1D X's Intelligent Viewfinder offers a sharp, bright approximately 100% field of view with an approximate magnification of .76x, a viewing angle of 35° and a 20mm eye-point. With a new construction featuring aspherical lens elements, the viewfinder displays less distortions and color aberrations than previous models. It uses a transparent LCD to superimpose a customizable combination of focus points and gridlines directly over the image. The AF status indicator can even be directed to display within or outside of the viewfinders image area. With the intelligent viewfinder, unlike with other cameras, the photographer has the choice of seeing shooting information or looking only at the scene in front of the camera. The ability to effectively erase all shooting data and turn it back on with the touch of a button gives the photographer the opportunity to concentrate simply on looking and composing the photograph without distraction, a great advantage in numerous shooting situations.

A Screen with A View.

3.2" TFT LCD Monitor
The EOS-1D X's 3.2" TFT LCD monitor has 1,040,000 dots, anti-reflective construction and features Canon's Clear View II technology for bright, sharp display in any number of shooting situations. It's ideal for reviewing settings and images, as well as for shooting in Live View mode. In Live View, grid lines can be displayed in 9 sections, 24 sections, or 9 sections with diagonals, as can the dual-axis electronic level, which helps ensure accurate level by displaying both roll and pitch in 1-degree increments. For image review, the EOS-1D X has a new, dedicated Magnify/Reduce button. While pressing the button, zooming in or out (up to 10x) is achieved simply by turning the Main Dial. Images can be protected or erased quickly, individually or in batches, and slideshows can be created with some or all images and can be sequenced by date, folders, movies, stills or rating. A feature guide can be accessed for the selected menu, providing detailed reference information whenever needed.

Extraordinary Ergonomics.

Improved handling with addition of new customizable controls
Reconceived based on the experience and feedback of professional users, the EOS-1D X's new ergonomic design is more comfortable and intuitive than ever. With a refined and intelligent layout of all control buttons and dials, shooting settings can be made with just the right hand, and quick image check and image processing operations with just the left. New, assignable and tactile function buttons located on the front of the camera enable fast access to features the photographer uses frequently. The vertical grip has been redesigned for comfort and familiarity, and combined with a vertical position Multi-Controller, Mfn2 and Depth-of-Field preview buttons provides every option found with horizontal for uninterrupted, intuitive shooting no matter the camera's orientation.
During shooting, the EOS-1D X's dedicated Quick Control button enables speedy changes of nearly every shooting parameter with the touch of a button. During playback, pressing the Quick Control button enables the photographer to protect images, rotate, rate, resize, view highlight alert, AF point and much more. Plus, with the EOS-1D X's new Multi Function Lock, the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial and Multi-Controller can all be locked, individually or together.
The EOS-1D X's Graphic User Interface shows improvements as well. The menu structure has been redesigned so that frequently used functions previously buried in the menu hierarchy are brought to the front. Operations previously assigned to buttons, controls, menus and custom functions have been consolidated for quick access in the menu, ensuring the photographer can concentrate on composing and shooting images.

Enhanced recording options with Dual Card Slots, Gigabit-Ethernet terminal To complement the high-speed drive and record the maximum number of shots as quickly as possible, the EOS-1D X records solely to industry speed-leading CompactFlash cards and features Dual Card Slots. Supporting UDMA mode 7, with a maximum data transfer rate of 167 MB/s as well as exFAT maximum file sizes, the EOS-1D X can use Type I and Type II CF recording media. Three recording settings are available: Auto switch, wherein the camera automatically switches from one card to another when the first is filled, Record Separately where the same image is recorded to each card, but in different size or file type, or Record to Multiple, where the same image is saved to both cards in the same size (or sizes), providing an instant backup for added security. Additionally, images can easily be transferred from one CF card to the other. Wired image transfer is also speedier than ever thanks to the EOS-1D X's built-in Gigabit Ethernet terminal (1000BASE-TX).

Optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter & GPS The EOS-1D X is compatible with the new WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter for wireless LAN and Bluetooth transfer with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards, performing up to 2.5x faster than previous models. A new image resend feature ensures that all images get transferred, even if a signal drop interrupts transmission. The small and lightweight WFT-E6A is discrete, does not interfere with other camera operations, and maintains the EOS-1D X's high level of dust and drip resistance.
The GPS Receiver GP-E1** attaches to the EOS-1D X, offering the same dust and water-resistant protection as the camera body itself, features its own power supply and is always ready to append location data to images. It records latitude, longitude, elevation and has a GPS Time Sync Function that synchronizes the camera clock with a satellite and features an electronic compass that records the camera's orientation when shooting.

**In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country.
As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.

Enhanced AF Performance and More Intuitive Operation

New EOS-1D X DSLR Camera Firmware Update Version 2.0 improves AF performance and increases operability. (Expected Availability January 2014) The new Firmware Update Version 2.0 for the Canon flagship EOS-1D X DSLR camera is a multi-faceted update that improves operation across the board. Incorporating feedback from professional users, Firmware Update Version 2.0 improves AF accuracy in low-light situations and enhances user control of AF shooting parameters. It also enables more control of exposure and allows for more precise user customization, helping to ensure performance tailored to the user’s needs. Combined with the camera’s highly durable construction, Firmware Update Version 2.0 helps ensure the EOS-1D X is ready for anything – an ideal professional tool optimized to help bring out the best in any photographer.
Firmware Update Version 2.0 is scheduled to be available January 2014.