Huawei P50 May Integrate Patented Liquid Lens Technology to Enable Millisecond-Level Focusing

 Huawei P50 series, expected to release next year, will reportedly integrate an innovative liquid lens technology to massively improve focusing speeds. The company looks to shake things up in smartphone imaging once again with its new patented liquid lens technology that is reported to achieve millisecond-level focusing, nearly in the lines of the human eye. The new Huawei liquid lens camera module film formation rate is reported to be almost 100 percent. A fresh report says that the liquid lens will be mass-produced and commercialised in 2021.

MyDrivers reports that this new liquid lens technology may be integrated into the Huawei P50 series next year. This new technology was patented by Huawei on December 25 last year and announced in April this year. It is expected to be mass-produced and commercialised next year. This liquid lens technology will be integrated into the telephoto lens module on the phone.

The report explains that traditional zoom lens achieves focus by adjusting the focal length between two fixed focal length lenses. The new technology will use liquid to focus light and it will change the shape of the liquid by passing electricity through it to control imaging. “Huawei's technical solution can be used to drive the motor of the liquid lens to meet performance requirements such as autofocus and optical image stabilization, while improving the reliability of the motor under abnormal working conditions such as impacts and drops,” the report adds (translated).

This is not the first time that Huawei has been reported to indulge in camera hardware innovation. It was also the first to introduce a periscope lens on a smartphone – the first being the Huawei P30 Pro that launched in 2019. This new technology allowed smartphone makers to integrate big zoom lenses without having the module protrude out of the back frame. The periscope lens uses a mirror reflection method to adjust zoom setting before the light hits the image sensor.

Gamer Without Right Hand Gets a 'Metal Gear Solid Bionic' Arm, Thanks to Konami and Open Bionics

UK-based gamer Daniel Melville who happened to be born without a hand, is now getting a super cool bionic arm, thanks to publisher Konami as well as Open Bionics. The prosthetic arm that this gamer will get is based on the previous Venom Snake design that comes from "Metal Gear Solid" which is a stealth game mostly celebrated by gamers.

'Metal Gear Solid' Arm by Open Bionics

According to Melville's statement to OpenBionics, everything is still unbelievable and that the bionic arm was apparently "everything I've ever wanted." He then stated that he was a very avid gamer and that he also loves "Metal Gear Solid" so much. He then stated that to be able to actually have on Snake's official arm in real life "is just insane."

The game character of Venom Snake within "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain," previously released back in 2015, had lost his arm in an explosion then was seen rocking a red and black bionic arm. This was also completely loaded with a detachable missile functionality as well as gadgets to be able to stun enemies.

Venom Snake bionic arm

The said Venom Snake bionic arm like the one that Daniel Melville is rocking is for below-elbow amputees and is said to easily clip onto the Open Bionics' Hero Arm, which is a multi-grip bionic arm. Melville's own bionic arm looks pretty much the same as the Venom Snake bionic arm seen in the game. Of course, minus all of the given weaponry.

The bionic arm is actually capable of allowing Melville to do everyday functions like gaming. Just like a real arm, the bionic arm works by using special sensors that are able to detect certain muscle movement and therefore resulting in the right movements of the bionic arm itself like twisting the risk, doing something with the fingers, gripping, pulling, etc.

Read Also: Honda Claims Winning Title of 'First' to Mass Produce Self-Driving Cars at Level 3

Other Hero Arms: Iron Man, Frozen, Star-Wars, and More

Open Bionics is a company that comes from Bristol, England and makes use of 3D printing technology in order for it to be able to create these bionic arms for amputees that actually cost less than the traditional prosthetics being sold. Each arm contains the option of being accessorized with certain magnetic clip-on covers just like Melville's very own "Metal Gear Solid" Venom Snake cover.

Previously, the company, Open Bionics, was able to create Hero Arms that can actually still look like the red Iron Man gauntlet along with a vibrating repulsor, an arm like Elsa's sparkling blue gloves as seen in the hit movie "Frozen" back in 2013, Hero Adam Jensen's own metal arm coming from the game "Deus Ex: Human Revolution," and even a "Star-Wars" themed arm that also lights up the colored LED lights, reported by CNet.

PS5 pre-orders: You can reserve a PlayStation 5 at THESE retailers

Hype for the PS5 launch is now at a quite ludicrous level, with gamers the world over-dying to get their hands on the next-gen new console from Sony.

And, with the product tipped to be a hot ticket item, for many ensuring they have a PS5 pre-order locked in is therefore paramount.

Well, many retailers are already very ready to go on PS5 pre-orders, with Sony just having to fire the starting gun.

What follows is a list of retailer pages where you can lodge your PS5 pre-order come the big day, which rumor has it could be landing within weeks.

And you would be right to want to lock-in a PS5 pre-order. Sony is expecting the console to sell like hotcakes and has had to close to double the production run of the system to keep pace.

So make sure these retailers are bookmarked so that you can make sure a PS5 is securely tucked under your tree come the winter holiday season.

Walmart
Walmart has one of the most impressive PS5 hubs on the market today. Not only does it deliver info about the console and its accessories, but it also has video trailers for the system and loads of its launch games. There's also a PS5 pre-order sign up mailing list, too, meaning that you can be notified immediately when PS5 pre-orders go live.

Amazon
Amazon's PS5 hub is really strong, with details about the console and accessory listed, as well as videos and games. Unlike some other retailers, though, there is no pre-order information sign-up list to fill in right now. Surely a matter of time, though.

Best Buy
Best Buy's PS5 hub leads on PS5 pre-order sign-ups, with users capable of inserting their mailing address to get notified about when PS5 pre-orders go live. There's also console info and specs and multiple game videos to watch. Accessories are also listed and explained. A strong hub all-round.

Target
Target's PS5 pre-order hub is more basic than the rest but still allows you to sign-up for email updates and delivers some basic information about the console, accessories and games that are incoming. Might be worth signing up for as Target is typically very competitive in terms of bundle deals.

Argos
UK retailer Argos has also got its game-on regarding the PS5 with a rudimentary hub showing a PS5 hype video and PS5 pre-order news sign-up. Argos are very good in terms of getting stock live quick, though, so we recommend UK users to keep an eye on this page for sure.

ShopTo
ShopTo is a stand-out right now as it is actually allowing gamers to pre-order the PS5 pre-order. For a penny users can pre-ordern a pre-order either for the full-fat console or the Digital Edition. When the consoles' prices are then finalised, and pre-orders open, the user is then guaranteed a console.

Very
Very has its own PS5 pre-order hub and gamers can now register their interest to be informed when PlayStation 5 pre-orders go live. As with many of the hubs, there is console and game info and video trailers available, too.

Currys
Currys has its own hub for registering your interest in the Sony PS5, with sign-ups now live. Visually this hub page isn't the strongest, but it delivers some info on launch games and the technological power of the PlayStation 5, too.