If you're in the market for a military grade tough phone without the bulk, then check out the latest IIIF150 Ultra Thin Rugged Phones.
In this video I got hands on with several models checking out the toughness and water resistance capabilities.
They are impressively thin considering how tough they are in and out of the water.
Thanks to BELKIN for supporting our trip to Mobile World Congress.
FUJIFILM X-H2 and FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R WR Unboxing
Here's the first of a couple of videos on the Fujifilm X-H2. It's the new hi-res APS-C camera from Fujifilm and it's available later this month for a RRP of $3399 AUD. In this unboxing you'll see how it resembles its sister-camera the X-H2S. While the X-H2S is built for fast action, the X-H2 is built for resolution in stills and video thanks to a back-illuminated 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and the high-speed X-Processor 5.
It's the world’s first APS-C camera to enable 8K/30P/25P Apple ProRes internal recording. We also unbox the perfect lens to go with the X--H2 .. the FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R WR.
iPhone 14 Pro introduces 48 MP sensor - camera changes explained
Apple announced four new iPhones today (iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max) but as always it’s the cameras that grab the attention of Image Matrix Tech - so this story is all about the pro line. The iPhone 14 Pro breaks free from the 12MP tradition in the main camera for the first time. Apple has long held firm on tweaking its 12MP sensors - with great results mind you - but this is a big move that will see more changes in coming devices .. hopefully a periscope zoom.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: LastPass hacked what should you do? - IFA tech show highlights - real world testing Polestar 2 EV Hertz rental
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed what LastPass users should do in the wake of its recent security breach. LastPass - one of the world’s biggest password managers - has 25 million users worldwide, including many Australians. I am one of them. So what do we do? The company said there was no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults. While embarrassing - LastPass deserves credit for being upfront about the incident. The system is working normally.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Samsung QD-OLED reviewed - Australia gets Google Play Games PC beta - Cricut hat press is hi-tech father's day fun
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) took a look at Samung’s new QD-OLED TV, S95B. Samsung is the world’s biggest TV company and by re-entering the OLED market it will force downward pressure on prices on traditional OLED models.
I spent some time with the 65 inch S95B this week and it’s easily the best TV that Samsung makes. It uses QD-OLED technology which combines Quantum Dot and OLED for an ever better picture result than normal OLED sets.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Motorola Solutions public safety demo - Ring Nation - urgent Apple security update - travel tech tips
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we reported live from Kuala Lumpur* about the rising demand for security cameras around the world and how they are being deployed. We showed a public safety demo that looked like something out of a Jason Bourne movie. . Motorola Solutions put on the demo to show how security cameras and police work together to solve crimes and respond to disasters. Using body cameras and the latest CCTV cameras they showed how a team in a control room can track down criminals in real time and communicate effectively with first responders. All the relevant video is saved for evidence.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Wing Aviation - Drone delivery is the real deal watch Delivering the Goods now.
Join me as I take you behind the scenes of Wing Aviation in Canberra. This is the first time Wing has allowed an outsider to roam with a camera to record the drone delivery process.
The operation is very slick and much busier that I had expected. I pushed to shoot as much as I could and they were pretty good about it. I spent A day and a bit in Canberra so it was a race to get everything done but hopefully you'll get good idea of what it takes to delivery by drone.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Samsung Foldables - Apple 40 years in Aust - Hertz rents Polestar 2 - Autonomous Security Vehicle
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Jaynie Seal) we looked at Samsung’s new foldable phones. The tech heavyweight Samsung is banking on foldable phones to increase its marketshare and keep ahead of its biggest rival Apple. This comes as the iPhone continues to take big chunks out of the Android market. So are foldables finally ready for mainstream? We discuss the release of the Samsung Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. Samsung says other Android users are coming to Samsung due to phones like the Flip .
First Look: Samsung unpacks Fold 4, Flip 4, Buds 2 Pro and Watch 5 and 5 Pro
FIRST LOOK: Samsung Fold 4 and Flip 4 ready for Prime Time?
Join me as I take a firsthand look at the new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4.
The latest editions of Samsung foldables have reached the point where I am comfortable recommending them to anyone.
They feel solid in the hand and are tough enough to withstand the normal rough and tumble of day-to-day life.
I've been using the Fold since version 2 and it’s come a long way.
In this video we take a look at the Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro and Buds 2 Pro.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Boss 3D Printing Factory for construction - Boxabl Houses - OPPO A77 5G first look
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed how 3D printing technology could help solve Australia’s housing crisis by slashing production time. One of the oldest building product makers in the country has launched Australia’s first 3D printing factory for the industry. BOSS PRODUCTS is one of the biggest suppliers of planter boxes and retaining walls and it’s a sign of where the industry is heading overall as it battles supply and personnel issues.
BOSS PRODUCTS searched the world for the most advanced 3D Printing tech only to find it in Melbourne - LUYTEN 3D. The Platypus X2 3D printer has helped cut time and resources by up to 95 percent.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Drone Exclusive Behind-the-scenes at Wing - Dyson Pet Groomer - Big TVs as computer screens
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we took an exclusive sneak peek behind-the-scenes of Wing’s drone delivery operation ahead of this week’s mini documentary on Image Matrix Tech. A new American survey shows growing public support for deliveries by drone but it’s in Australia where real-world trials are leading the way. I’m the first outsider to gain access to shoot behind-the-scenes with Wing Aviation HQ in Canberra. This world exclusive access documents the whole process from start to finish. I Interviewed Wing, the partners making the coffee/food and the customers in the suburbs.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Huntsman Telescope - Printing NASA Images - Pixel 6A - Android Earthquake alert for Australia
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we took a tour of Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, where the HUNTSMAN TELESCOPE was launched. (not into space by the way ; )
It’s special because most big telescopes have a big mirror but the Huntsman is using off-the-shelf Canon lenses to better understand galaxy lifecycles - ahead of our collision with the Andromeda Galaxy in 4.5 billion years. These lenses are usually used for sport and wildlife photography. Comprising an array of 10 commercially available Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS II super-telephoto lenses, the Huntsman Telescope is the only telescope of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia plays an important role in documenting the southern sky and this project is being overseen by the team from Macquarie University.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Mind-blowing DALL-E 2 AI images - Huawei Blood Pressure Watch - Bonelk Elevate Laptop Stands
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Kristie Lloyd) we explained how Artificial Intelligence is making it possible to create any image (realistic or stylistic) you can dream of by just typing out a description. DALL-E 2, the latest version of Open AI DALL-E is creating a whole new field of art and photography. The AI takes a request, like a Koala on a Motorcycle, then creates multiple versions of it from scratch. Some of the renders are absolutely photo-real.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Inside Telstra Blue Tick Lab - Projectors v TVs - Withings Scanwatch Horizon
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we took a TV exclusive tour of Telstra’s upgraded Blue Tick lab which is in a secret location. Telstra’s Blue Tick program is way more important than I first thought. They are able to simulate outdoor conditions to make sure phones work in Australia - most importantly - in fringe coverage areas. The way we hold a smartphone could prove the difference between making a call or having no signal at all. It’s just one of the many tests inside the lab. It could make the difference on highways or farms by kilometres. And that’s a safety issue.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: MIT Computing Fabrics - Zuckerberg Shows Metaverse VR Headsets - EOFY Tech Deals
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at recent breakthroughs in computing fabrics. MIT researchers in the US are weaving computer components into the basic material that makes clothes.
Digital fibres could help reveal undetected patterns in the human body that could aid in early disease detection.
A digital fibre can store data too and the tech looks like real clothes. Ultimately it must work like normal textiles to have a future in smart clothing.
End of Financial Year deals: As discussed on Sky News Aust
If you tuned in on Sunday and need direction to the EOFY deals I discussed, here they are:
First Look: Unboxing DJI RS 3 Pro Combo Gimbal Pack
This is what you get in the DJI RS 3 Pro Combo pack. When it comes to DJI gear your often have to decide whether to upgrade to the combo option. If you can extend the budget it's definitely worth it.
Hope you enjoy the first look/unboxing experience.
New from Blackmagic Design: Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is available now for $3 145 AUD. It has an adjustable touchscreen screen, larger battery (NP-F570), plus electronic viewfinder support. It ships with the latest Blackmagic generation 5 colour science while retaining the Super 35 HDR image sensor (13 stops), dual native ISO and EF lens mount from the previous model.
The G2 is closer to the 6K Pro than it is to the base 6K model. In fact, it’s the same as the Pro without in-built ND.
Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Norton anti-scam service - Vivid via Canon VR - Therabody headlines fitness and wellness expo
In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at Norton’s new one-stop solution for online safety. It’s called Norton 360 Advanced. We discuss how it does all the usual stuff; virus, malware, spyware and ransomware protection - but it also does a lot more for just over $250 AUD. There’s a VPN for online privacy, cloud storage (200GB), parental controls, password manager, dark web and social media monitoring.
But what really interested me were the tools to fight identity theft. You not only get a real person to talk to - they will remain your ‘agent’ until the situation is resolved - you get insurance, worth up to $58 000 AUD.
Shenzhen
This is a highlight package of Shenzhen's amazing light show celebrating China's 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up. The rise of Shenzhen from 30 thousand to more than 12 million since 1980 has to be seen to be believed. It's a must visit for any tech lover.
This edit was shot on a Sony a9 with a Sony G Master 16-35mm f/2.8 lens.
Video is 'as shot' no grading or corrections. Audio is from the internal microphone.