Sony can’t build smartphone camera sensors fast enough
That’s despite running its plants 24/7 over the holidays. Sony is struggling to keep up with demand for its image sensors, according to a Bloomberg report. Although smartphone sales have largely plateaued in recent years, manufacturers appear intent on squeezing an ever-increasing number of cameras into our phones. This has led to a corresponding rise […]
The Fujifilm X100F is on sale at $900
That’s a big discount, but a successor is likely to arrive soon. We love Fujifilm’s X100F, but it’s definitely not for everyone. It’s a fixed-lens APS-C camera best suited for street photography, blending the excellent 24.3-megapixel X-Trans sensor found in mirrorless models like the X-T2 with a 23mm (35mm equivalent) f/2 lens. As is par […]
Proposed NYC law would require drone inspections for building complaints
Robotic aircraft could spot building defects people might miss. Drones could soon be key to keeping New Yorkers safe from crumbling architecture. Members of the New York City Council have proposed legislation that would require drone inspections within 48 hours of a complaint or confirmed violation. A robotic vehicle (not the Mavic 2 Pro pictured) […]
Mazda3 bug activates emergency brake system for no reason
35k vehicles are being recalled to fix the issue. Driver assists can help make our trips much safer, but integrating software decisions into the control of a vehicle could cause serious problems if the system glitches at the wrong time. According to Mazda, a “Incorrect programming” in its Smart Braking System (SBS) can make fourth-generation Mazda3 […]
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) Upgraded to “Hold” at BidaskClub
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) was upgraded by research analysts at BidaskClub from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday, December 18th, BidAskClub reports. A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. Raymond James lowered Wintrust Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating […]
Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ:GAIN) Shares Down 5.1%
Gladstone Investment Co. (NASDAQ:GAIN)’s share price dropped 5.1% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as $13.89 and last traded at $14.09, approximately 661,941 shares traded hands during trading. An increase of 380% from the average daily volume of 137,824 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.84. GAIN has been […]
McEwen Mining (NYSE:MUX) Shares Gap Up to $1.13
McEwen Mining Inc (NYSE:MUX) (TSE:MUX) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $1.14, but opened at $1.13. McEwen Mining shares last traded at $1.17, with a volume of 91,479 shares traded. A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on MUX shares. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a […]
United States Steel (NYSE:X) Shares Down 1.1%
United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)’s stock price traded down 1.1% during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $11.83 and last traded at $11.79, 449,709 shares traded hands during mid-day trading. A decline of 97% from the average session volume of 13,920,946 shares. The stock had previously closed at $11.92. Several equities […]
6.2 magnitude quake strikes west of Vancouver Island, reportedly felt in Richmond, B.C.
Latest quake comes day after 5 took place more than 100 km from Port Hardy, B.C. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 188 kilometres west of Port Hardy, B.C., on Tuesday, Earthquakes Canada said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the quake, which was 10 kilometres deep. However, Andrew Schaeffer, a seismologist with Earthquakes Canada, told […]
Canada’s new frigates could take part in ballistic missile defence — if Ottawa says yes
Defence expert says the frigates’ design shows Ottawa is keeping ‘the door open’ to BMD Canada’s new frigates are being designed with ballistic missile defence in mind, even though successive federal governments have avoided taking part in the U.S. program. When they slip into the water sometime in the mid- to late-2020s, the new warships […]