Smartphone lenses get serious
Sony unveiled its high-end lens attachment for mobile phones at the consumer electronics show IFA in Berlin on Sept. 4 . There are two types of lens, the DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10, both of which are fully functioning standalone cameras that can be attached to both iPhone and Android handsets. The QX100 features a 20.1 megapixel sensor and a 3.6x zoom. The QX10 has a smaller sensor but comes with a 10x zoom.
The lens battery connects to iPhones or Android phones over Wi-Fi for charging, and it uses Sony's PlayMemories app to transfer photos to your phone's photo library.
Sony is expected to put the device on the market by the end of September. The QX100 will be priced roughly at ¥55,000 and the QX10 at ¥25,000.
Scan away those calories
By setting your weight-loss target for a period of four weeks, the devices auto-calculate the recommended calorie consumption per day to reach your monthly goal. It tells you how many minutes of activity should be pursued — either walking up stairs or walking at a fast pace.
When worn for 12 hours a day, a Calori Scan lasts for about three months. Both types come in four colors and are priced at around ¥4,980.
Calori Scan HJA-401F, Calori Scan HJA-400
Smile for a coupon
The app uses facial recognition, and depending on how big your smile is, it will provide you with a number of "smile points." The more points and more posts on Facebook, the more valuable coupon the user will receive. Waratte Coupon can be downloaded for free on Google Play.
G-Shock's new time machines
In addition to the alarm-setting features already available in the previous versions, the new watches let you control your smartphone's music player. It also can receive alerts from your phone's email or calendar.
They come with the price tag of ¥18,900, and you'll need to download the G-SHOCK+ app, which is available both on Apple's appstore and Google Play.
Eye-protection for serious gamers
With it's design inspired by Alienware, Dell's line of high-end gaming computers, the glasses' lightweight, matte black frame has a smooth silhouette and is made of soft rubber so it can be comfortably worn beneath headsets. There are two highlight colors — red and green — and they come with a matching case that includes a cleaning cloth printed with Alienware's familiar alien-head symbol. The glasses are available at the JINS PC online shop for ¥9,900.
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