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The Vega touchscreen tablet from ICD

14:21 November 17, 2009 PST

Powered by NVIDIA Tegra and running Android 2.0 Eclair, the new Vega tablet from ICD

Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) has unveiled its new Vega 15 inch touchscreen tablet, an Android-powered communication and media device that features wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity, a Tegra combined application and graphics processor from NVIDIA, an ambient light sensor and accelerometer. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Toshiba's Regza SV series LED-backlit HDTVs

By Paul Ridden

06:27 September 6, 2009 PDT

Toshiba's full 1080p HD Regza SV series of backlit LED TVs promise great picture quality

Toshiba has chosen IFA 2009 to confirm that this month Europeans will be able to get their hands on two new full 1080p HD televisions in its Regza range, a 46in and a 55in. As well as being LED backlit for the first time, these new SV models also sport a sensor that monitors ambient light and constantly readjusts image settings so that the viewer automatically gets the best possible picture. Read More

RESEARCH WATCH

Light sensor breakthrough could enhance solar cells and digital cameras

By Alan Brandon

02:06 June 30, 2009 PDT

The sensitivity of digital cameras like this CCD will be improved by the generation of mul...

A new type of light sensor that acts like a pixel in a digital camera has been created by researchers at the University of Toronto. Scientists believe the sensor, which takes advantage of a phenomenon called multi-exciton generation (MEG), could lead to substantial advancements in the performance of a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras. Read More