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vivo introduces new 6nm V3 chip, other imaging technologies

Future collaborations to solve HDR problems

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At its 2023 Imaging Conference, vivo has unveiled a state-of-the-art 6nm V3 imaging chip which is set to take smartphone photography and videography to the next level.

The brand’s latest V3 chip incorporates a newly-designed multi-concurrent AI-ISP architecture and second-generation Frame Info Tunneling (FIT) technology.

Together with vivo’s new algorithm, the vivo V3 chip will enable many new features. This includes 4K cinema-like bokeh, automatic subject focus detection and switching, cinema-like skin optimization, and cinematic color processing.

The upcoming vivo X80 series will be the first Android phones to adopt the chip and vivo’s latest algorithm.

vivo Origin Imaging Engine

Speaking of which, vivo’s new algorithm matrix solution called the vivo Origin Imaging Engine (VOIE) enhances image quality, color, tone, and computing functionality by leveraging the following sub-modules:

  • Color Restoration Engine
  • Ultra HD Engine
  • Accelerated Computing Engine

The VOIE will work hand in hand with vivo’s Hyper-Sense Portrait System and Vast-Sky Night System to deliver the best shooting experience possible in various scenarios.

A True Color Night model powered by AI has also been introduced. This will enable adaptive tone and color adjustments for night scenes, as well as night scenes with high contrast.

vivo partners with ZEISS

vivo’s partnership with ZEISS also allows for the ZEISS T* coating and ZEISS Style Portrait to be adapted for vivo’s flagships.

ZEISS T* Coating will be equipped with multi-ALD technology for the upcoming vivo X series flagship models. This enables better image clarity and reduced reflectivity.

Meanwhile, vivo has also announced a new periscope lens design in collaboration with ZEISS, with will have “Vario-Apo-Sonnar” standards.

Having the APO design adapted to a mobile device enhances the high-performance zoom quality.

The floating lens technology in the periscope lens will also provide an ultra-high resolution and enhanced focusing capability, which can be utilized for macro shots or bokeh captures.

Future collaborations

In the future, vivo will work together with Adobe, Apple, and Google to improve HDR photo standardization and overcome the inconsistent display of HDR photos on different devices.

This makes vivo the first Chinese-based smartphone company involved in the development of IOS standards for HDR photos.

SEE ALSO: vivo X90 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Pro Showdown

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

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An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.

SEE ALSO: Did Tim Cook just confirm that iPhone prices are going up?

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These “smart” glasses just sold out in under a week

DuckDuckGo touts that these glasses have zero AI, zero cameras, and an infinite battery life.

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Smart glasses are in a weird place right now. While a chunk of the population views them as cool and innovative, another significant chunk sees them as a privacy nightmare. If you’re in the latter group but want to see what life is like on the former, DuckDuckGo has a new product: a pair of anti-surveillance glasses with no camera or AI, otherwise known as just normal sunglasses.

If it’s not obvious, yes, it’s a troll product. DuckDuckGo is a search engine famously known for pushing privacy as a priority, opposing Google’s penchant for advertising and AI. Now, the search engine is taking on the smart glasses market.

Partnering with Knockaround, DuckDuckGo released the Paso Robles, a pair of sunglasses touted as having zero cameras, an always-offline mode, and a battery life of infinity.

It’s a statement piece. The rims have a logo mark, similar to the Meta’s glasses. The packaging also states that the glasses are “designed to block the sun, not send data to the cloud.”

Now, if you want a pair, they cost only US$ 35, as opposed to Meta’s US$ 299 price tag, but they are already sold out.

Which says quite a bit about today’s sentiment against AI and for privacy. Of course, to be fair, DuckDuckGo’s supply is certainly less than Meta’s stock for their smart glasses. It does, however, prove that the sentiment is there.

As of now, the world is slowly realizing that unimpeded smart glasses aren’t such a good idea, leading to people concerned about their privacy. In fact, some states have already started banning the technology in certain public spaces.

SEE ALSO: New York becomes first state to ban smart glasses

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