Camera News

• Cheeky cat Mei Mei 'fights' with his owner over electric heater by pushing the fan to face him
  
  The one-year-old feline named Mei Mei in China was caught on camera sneakily pushing the electric radiator towards him after his owner, Ms Wang, turned it on to warm herself.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Huawei Mate X2 specs rumoured to include 50MP camera, Kirin 9000 chip
  
  Things have been a bit quiet on the foldables front for Huawei in recent times, but following a suggestion that the Mate X2 is on its way in the near future,
  Pocket Lint.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Social media users go wild over Melania Trump refusing to pose for cameras after leaving White House
  
  Though her husband paused to wave and face the cameras, Melania, 50, didn't break stride and continued on past him to the car. Social media users find a video clip of the moment funny.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
  
  Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• Third of Wisconsin police say they don't use body cameras: survey
  
  More than a third of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that responded to a new survey said they don't use body cameras.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: The top dog?
  
  The clear flagship in the S21 family - and a better performer than the smaller S21 and S21+ models, thanks to its better cameras - the Ultra is the
  Pocket Lint.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• These 3-D Printed Robot Fish Sync and Swim
  
  The small water-bound robots use wide-angle cameras and three bright LEDs to move in synchronized swarms
  Smithsonian.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• We See You! How Russia Has Expanded Its Video-Surveillance System
  
  In 2020, Russia ranked third in the world in terms of the number of CCTV cameras on its territory. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Appearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
  
  Researchers surveyed 312 students found that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy or their home environment, 41% of the 276 respondents cited their appearance, as their reason not to switch on their cameras on zoom.
  Science Daily.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Kamala Harris and a 1986 snapshot of that Howard generation
  
  They are all laughing at the camera, but what are the stories of the women next to Kamala Harris?
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Butterfly wings captured in slow motion footage
  
  Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly's flying skill.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Counting elephants from space
  
  Scientists have successfully used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count animals in complex geographical landscapes, taking conservationists an important step forward in monitoring populations of endangered species.
  Science Daily.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• So long, Peloton: Joe Biden may need new exercise equipment when he moves to White House
  
  The high-tech stationary bike could be a security risk because of its camera and microphone, according to a report by Popular Mechanics.
  CNBC.  Friday, 15 Jan 2021.
• Chicago speed cameras begin issuing warning tickets for drivers going 6 mph over limit Friday
  
  Chicago's speed cameras will be giving out more tickets starting Friday.
  ABC News.  Friday, 15 Jan 2021.
• Regulators Want Tesla to Issue a Recall for Model S, X Touchscreen
  
  NHTSA says that touchscreen problems result in the loss of the rearview camera and other safety-related vehicle functions.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.

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