Black Silicon Generates Hundreds of Times More Solar Power

New breakthrough type of silicon "generates hundreds of times more current than conventional silicon"; potential uses include x-rays, night vision, digital photography, in vitro imaging, infrared detectors, etc. More environmentally friendly and cheaper than current...

OmniVision launches new 1/5-Inch, 2-megapixel image sensor

"One of the most important new features of the OV2650 is the sensor's integrated anti-shake technology. Anti-shake comes into play in low-light situations when cameras need a longer exposure time and therefore a steadier hand. When camera phones using the sensor detect the...