Sony Xperia XZ1 leak suggests extra sensors for the camera

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is being touted as the next flagship from the Japanese company and it's being expected to debut alongside the XZ1 Compact and X1 at IFA in Berlin at the start of September. Now, we get new information, or at least more leaks about the upcoming device. While it'll look similar in shape to Xperia phones of yore, it's said to be smaller than the XZ Premium with a 5.2-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, Android O out of the box, metal construction, and water resistance.  

There is something new supposedly coming, though. As GSMArena points out, there seems to be an extra-large hole at the back, which is bigger than the one we see on the XZ Premium. This suggests there could be more focus-related features on top of the Laser AF and RGBC IR sensor on the XZ Premium. What it's for, we can't say yet. It's being rumoured, though, that the XZ1 will carry a 19-megapixel rear sensor with 4K video capabilities and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera also with 4K video recording. There's a possibility Sony will carry over its 960fps slow-motion video mode to the XZ1. The upcoming devices are expected to go on sale as soon as September 10th and the price target for the XZ1 is around US$860 (around CA$1,100). 

Study finds restaurant industry workers have the most stressful jobs in North America

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The next time you're unkind to your waiter or waitress please think about their health. A new study from Vancouver-based VitalSines took a look at how fast different professions age people internally as compared to their chronological age. They used iHeart, an internal age tracking device placed on the fingertip to measure aortic stiffness. The pulse in the finger helped the researchers determine its user's internal age. And the researchers discovered from studying over 500 people with 50 different positions in North America that those who work in the restaurant industry age faster than any other segment. Servers, hostesses, bartenders, and kitchen employees have been found to be 17 years older than their chronological age. Behind them are talent buyers (at 15 years older) and social works (eight years older). Those with the most positive results include financial advisors, who tested 15 years younger internally than chronologically, doctors (14 years younger), naturopaths (13 years younger), and realtors (eight years younger). 

Aortic stiffness is known as a proven risk indicator of heart and brain disease. But with positive lifestyle choices, such as better diet, increased movement, and lowered stress, this can be remedied. If you want to check out your internal age, you can get the iHeart device at this link. 

Fujifilm’s Annex Photo brand experience store turns one

FUJIFILM Canada will celebrate the one year anniversary of Annex Photo, Concept by Fujifilm, Store in Toronto’s trendy Annex district on Saturday, August 19 with an all day event planned in store.

As part of the one year anniversary celebration of the Annex Photo Concept Store, Fujifilm will give away one Instax® Mini 9 instant film camera every hour on August 19 at the store. To enter for a chance to win, visitors can come to the store, enter their contact information on a ballot and a winner will be randomly selected each hour. There will also be an instagram contest for an additional Instax Mini 9 camera when customers post a photo with a special hashtag and tag the @annexphotostore instagram account. There will be free gourmet ice-pops from @thepopstand, caricature sketches (1-4pm) and door crasher specials.

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Review: 27-inch Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display

 

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The 27-inch Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display is singular in offering the very best performance combined with display innovation on an all-in-one Mac desktop today.

Apple's iMac may not look like the vanguard of the desktop PC market it once was. The current form factor is familiar but rather dated. But, there's no denying the appeal and sensibility of this proven all-in-one design.

The latest 27-inch 5K iMac looks like its predecessors of years past, yet it packs enough innovation in display technology as well as power under the hood to be the most powerful Mac ever built. That is, until the Darth Vader-inspired iMac Pro finally ships at the end of the year.

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