Tag Archives: Samsung

how much is enough?

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Did you hear? the newest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 200MPX camera! A How-to Geek article called,”The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Has a Wild 200 MP Camera describes this astonishing phone. Last fall, the same site notes … Continue reading →

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no wonder compact digital cameras disappeared

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. The other day, Carol and I decided to trade in our ancient Samsung smartphone. We opted for a cheap cell phone and an equally cheap plan. One of the cheaper phones was the Samsung A32 5g model. It was … Continue reading →

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Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. You may think this topic is a bit odd for the PHSC, but consider stereographs. They were a form of AR/VR well over a century ago! And think of our recent road trip down to Ryerson University’s DME Lab … Continue reading →

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Everyone carries the modern MINOX today

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Robert

Toronto. In the late 1950s I was training to install, operate and maintain a radio system to bring communications to the wilds of Northern Quebec and Labrador. Part of the training included a trip to the manufacturer’s factory in Belleville … Continue reading →

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