Canon launches its first full-frame mirrorless camera

Canon is gearing up to take on its Japanese rivals with its first full-frame mirrorless camera and lens system. The Canon EOS R features a 30.3-megapixel full-frame sensor with a 100-40,000 ISO range. Its sensor makes use of dual-pixel autofocus with 5,655 manually selectable AF points and Canon pairs this with its DIGIC 8 image processor. It can shoot stills up to 8fps and record 4K video at 30fps. It also has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera itself is also dust- and weather-resistant.

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Analyst claims Apple’s upcoming video service can give Netflix a run for its money

Apple is set to launch its own video service in the coming year and according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, this would help grow the company’s services revenue in the coming years and make them pose a big threat against Netflix. She believes this service can generate over US$4 billion for Apple by 2025. In the coming year, she estimates that the company will generate $500 million from the service alone. While Apple’s catalog won’t be as expansive as Netflix, it still has a few advantages. Huberty says, “While not a first mover, Apple’s attractive and sticky customer set combined with low friction sign-up and payment system could drive users to its video platform, even with a less complete content portfolio vs. Netflix.”

And it seems Apple is even willing to take down its well-kept walls a bit by opening up its Apple TV app from its own hardware to Android devices and smart TVs—at least according The Information’s profile on Eddy Cue.

Source: 9to5Mac

Facebook files suit against BlackBerry over voice messaging tech patent infringement

Looks like there’s no love lost between Facebook and BlackBerry. Months after BlackBerry filed a lawsuit against the social network claiming it stole key technology related to mobile messaging that have “made BlackBerry’s products such a critical and commercial success in the first place,” Facebook seems to be returning the favour. Facebook claims BlackBerry has infringed on six of its patents related to a voice messaging feature in BBM Enterprise. It claims BlackBerry violated its patents in the way mobile devices deliver images and audio as well as with patents related to GPS data management and security. The social network filed the suit in San Francisco federal court and is seeking unspecified damages.

Source: Engadget

Beats by Dre signs exclusive deal with NBA for team-branded headphones

Apple's Beats by Dre has signed an exclusive deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to create team-branded headphones which should delight fans of their favourite pro basketball league.

Beats will provide product to players and during marquee events like the NBA All-Star game, NBA Draft, international NBA games in China and Europe, WNBA All-Star, WNBA Draft, and USA Basketball men's and women's national team exhibition tours.

"Beats revolutionized the music industry and has become one of the most innovative and culturally influential brands in the world," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. "Through our partnership, we have an exciting opportunity to merge sports, pop culture and technology to deliver unparalleled experiences and premium products to our fans." The headphones will not be cheap but seem to fit into the NBA's culture with a lot of superstar players already sporting the headphones during practice and after games.

Source:AppleInsider