Sony has announced a new camera in its well-received RX line-up, called the RX10 IV camera.
The newly launched device features a 20.1MP stacked CMOS image sensor with a dedicated DRAM chip, and boasts of a large f/2.4–4 aperture with 25x optical zoom capability and OIS.
A noteworthy feature of the new camera is that it offers shooting speed of up to 24fps in continuous shooting, thanks to the new BIONZ X image processing engine. The device can lock focus in just 0.03 seconds, and is also capable of shooting super slow motion videos at 960fps.
The camera also has a silent electronic shutter capability, that allows users to take shots without generating any sound. The RX10 IV camera has been priced at $1,699 (~Rs. 1,09,000), and will go on sale in select markets including the US next month.

Capture Panoramic Views with Your Android Phone

Panoramic photos are awesome but they're not exactly easy to take on your Android phone. That is, until you've added this 360º camera attachment. Taking complete, roundabout photos in up to 8MP quality, this simple attachment lets you document a complete scene, rather than just what's in front of you.

2MP CMOS Sensor

Still image resolution up to 8MP & video resolution up to 2048 x 1024 @ 30fps
Memory is expandable w/ external micro SD card (not included
Details & Requirements
Image sensor: 2MP CMOS Sensor
Still image resolution: 8MP / 5MP / 2MP
Default resolution: 5MP
Image file format: JPG
Video resolution: 2 lens panoramic H.264 video encoder, 2048 x 1024 @ 30fps, 1920 x 960 @ 30fps
Video format: MP4
External memory: Micro SD card up to 128GB (not included)
Power supply: 5V/1A
Compatibility
Android 5.0 or later
Includes
Android 360° Camera Attachment
USB-C connector with microUSB adapter

Damn those smartphones and their pesky cameras! What with almost everyone nowadays having a decent snapper to hand, Canon is working harder than ever to give you a reason to upgrade to a 'real' camera.
While its name might sound like a motorway junction somewhere off Nashik, the EOS M100 is a genuinely exciting prospect. An entry level camera that cuts out a lot of the faff, with a pared back design and lots of on-screen swiping opportunities.
I was treated to a hands-on with this mirrorless affair before its official launch in October. Read on to find out whether it's worth the upgrade from your iPhone.
Canon EOS M100 design: bon petite

The M100 is one of Canon’s smallest system cameras. It's almost identical in size to the M10 from two years ago, but with way more power. It feels solid, light and not too plastic-y with a body that's clad in textured rubbers. Stick a sizeable lens on, and you do get something that looks like Popeye's arm, post spinach fix.
Its ideal appendage is a neat pancake lens, but the EF-M 15-45mm kit lens will do just fine too. Especially for street photography. We don’t all have the gutsy approach of Bruce Gilden, so having a camera that can slide into your jacket pocket is a real boon.
Up at the top there’s the main dial, allowing you to switch between auto, manual, and video. At the back things are kept very simple again with a playback button, and a four-way controller to navigate menus and switch between images. This can all be done on screen too. There’s a switch on the side to release the flash. Quite an abrupt maneuver, it startled me in all honesty.
The one obvious downside? There’s no viewfinder whatsoever, and no hot shoe option to add one on. The M100 is very much a point-and-shoot sort. Its sturdy 3in screen can flip a whole 180 degrees, making it ideal for shooting HD video on a tripod, whilst just tilting the screen so you can see the action. And go a full flip for taking timed group shots, and of course... selfies.
You can even make yourself look airbrushed with the camera's Smooth Skin mode, which happily takes note from Huawei's P10. Oh, the profound vanity!
Canon EOS M100 usability: Just like your smartphone. Stay in touch

Wondering what the F..stop you're supposed to do in low light? With Canon’s UI creative assistant, you’ll never be left in the dark. The M100 will do most of the hard work for you, allowing you to breeze along without dial-fiddling induced frustration.
You can also alter things like brightness levels and add filters by touch. The array of creative filters: Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Art bold, Water painting, Toy camera, paired with the ability to zoom in and out on playback mode by pinching the screen all markedly point to smartphone-first gen needs.
With built-in WiFfi and Bluetooth, this is the camera to up your Instagram game in timely fashion.
Canon EOS M100 performance: A snappy low light lover

So Canon is after that sweet spot of the photography venn diagram here. The same effortlessness that makes snapping away with your smartphone a delight, but with an added sheen of professional finesse.
That's why this camera serves up five settings for background blur. We’ve seen Samsung's Galaxy S8 macro mode tap into this ethos too, but no Android can match the M100’s 24MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 processor combo.
Trying it out for myself, the M100 performed really well in low light, producing some sweet pictures of tomatoes in a dimly lit restaurant. It also uses the Dual Pixel AF system meaning barely any hunting for focus, and you can go full manual as well if you want.
Canon EOS M100 initial verdict

Canon might have history of being centre stage at something like the Indian Birding Fair where you’ll see ₹2 lac lenses sported by chaps aged 60+ called Chandan, but it wants a slice of the online social image sharing pie too. How? By offering Insta addicts the easiest possible transition to a proper camera.

After finally revealing the name of the next Android mobile operating system, v8.0 Oreo, we can now look forward to Google's next Pixel smartphones. We've seen some rumours in the past about the upcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones, but it now looks like Google has a few more products in the pipeline - namely, a new Chromebook Pixel and a mini Google Home smart speaker.

Google could be unveiling a bunch of new products at its next hardware event this fall. According to Android Police, we could see a new Pixel-branded Chromebook. This is interesting considering reports back in March that Google was ending Chromebook Pixel devices. Google has responded to the reports back then that the company hadn't ruled out making laptops.

While the latest report mentions a new Chromebook Pixel in the works, Android Police could not confirm if the upcoming laptop will be based on Google's old project code-named Bison. Reports last year mentioned Project Bison to be a highly-modified version of Android termed Andromeda. However, the new report says the upcoming laptop will be a Pixel Chromebook running on Chrome OS.

Separately, the report also claims that a new miniature version of the Google Home smart speaker, details of which are scarce at the moment, would be launched at the event. A smaller version of the Google Home could be a direct response to the Amazon's Echo Dot, a hockey puck-shaped speaker that's leading smart speaker sales, according to a report by Adobe. Echo Dot's success may reach new heights as Amazon plans to bring the mini speaker to India along with Prime Music, Gadgets360 reported last week.

Speaking of Google Home, the smart speaker is finally getting support for Bluetooth audio playback, a feature the search giant announced back in May during Google I/O. Bluetooth support means the Google Home will now be able to play audio from any Android or iOS device, and will no longer be restricted to apps that support Google Cast.

The Nest 'Cam IQ' is the latest security camera from the brand that aims to make it possible for users to maintain visual contact with their home without having to deal with a complicated setup. The camera is outfitted with an 8MP sensor that's capable of providing 4K video as well as 12-times digital zoom in order to offer high-quality imaging even when zoomed in.

The Nest 'Cam IQ' works to monitor your home for activity and people, and is capable of letting you know if an unauthorized person has entered your home. The camera can also be paired with a Nest Aware subscription that will let you know with specified alerts who it has detected is in your home.

Coming as a successor to the original 'LinkSquare' device, the Stratio 'LinkSquare SDK' is a handheld spectrometer that is capable of collecting various data points from the object around you. The device is capable of collecting the precise color data of a specific item, while also using near-infrared light in order to determine what the molecular makeup of a particular object is.

The Stratio 'LinkSquare SDK' is capable of distinguishing between items that are genuine and fraudulent such as medication and gemstones by measuring how objects respond to different kinds of light. The device comes with everything one needs to get started measuring and analyzing things around them along with a USB charging cable and computer software for downloading data.

Gemini speakers are the world's lightest magnetic speaker duo with true stereo sound. Coming in pairs with a built-in magnet, they attach to anything metallic.

To play with the speakers, you need a playful mind. Try to attach it to your refrigerator, your oven, your iron door and anywhere you can think of. The stereo sound can be adjusted as well. It also features the latest BT 4.2, an airplane-grade aluminum finish and DSP sound effects.

Together with arm and bike mounts, it is also a perfect companion for outdoor activities. The 8-hour battery life and built-in mic are also suitable enough for outdoor use. The earphone-like appearance is a form that's familiar. Coming soon to Kickstarter, the Gemini speakers start at only $49 for a pair.

Alongside the Wink Hub and the Wink Hub 2, the Wink Bright has been unveiled as a smart home lighting system that puts safety first.

With the newly launched Wink Bright starter kit, homeowners have the chance to give themselves peace of mind with features like 'Home Sitter.' This app-connected feature gives consumers the power to remotely control their smart lighting system, making it look as if someone is home, even if the house is empty.

Other useful features include 'Moonlight,' which is a system that is tuned to a home's local sunrise and sunset, making sure lights can be turned on so that a resident does not have to return home to a dark house.

Created as a peripheral to help users seamlessly keep up productivity when using two different computers, the Logitech MX Master 2S mouse is a powerful tool for serious users. Outfitted with the Flow functionality, the mouse is capable of switching between two computers seamlessly by simply moving the cursor from one screen to the next. This enables copy and pasting between them, and the ability to never feel limited by having to switch up what equipment goes with which computer.

The Logitech MX Master 2S mouse also boasts a new sensor that enables enhanced precision that will enable it to work on virtually any surface including glass. The speed-adaptive scroll wheel on the mouse helps you navigate lengthy documents with absolute ease.

The market for smart home products is increasing exponentially with the 'intelliPLUG' WiFi smart plug being one of the latest to be announced. App-enabled and requiring no hub to be used, the 'intelliPLUG' will offer you instant connectivity to whatever is plugged into it via your smartphone.

The 'intelliPLUG' offers Amazon Alexa support, which means you can control the device with your voice to inhabit the need to pick up your smartphone every time you want to control it. One of the best features of the 'intelliPLUG' WiFi smart plug is that is it extremely cost-effective (around $10 each), which makes it an easy piece of equipment for novice users to pick up without making a big investment.

The smartwatch market has seen slow adoption rates as consumers opt to keep their traditional timepieces in lieu of connected options, which is something the 'Smart Buckle' could help to change. Capable of being attached onto virtually any timepiece, the buckle works to replace the existing clasp on your watch and instantly offer smart tracking capabilities.

The 'Smart Buckle' is designed to track your activity in a holistic way that will calculate data points such as distance traveled, steps taken, calories burned and much more. The buckle also works to provide data pertaining to sleep patterns, while the accompanying app for the device enables users to comb through the information to find where adjustments can be made.

Browsing through your media with a traditional remote control consists of having to press various buttons, but the 'Hale Orb' changes this up with a design that is spherical and more stylish in aesthetic.

The remote control consists of a design that lets users navigate through their photos and videos by simply turning the sphere and tapping on the exterior. This comes as a more organic and relaxed way to browse without having to rely on your tablet, smartphone or computer to view the photos.

The 'Hale Orb' features a stylish wood exterior that makes it look like a decorative piece of artwork when not in use in order to let it blend seamlessly into your living room space.