Man’s iPhone Camera Left Destroyed by Party Lasers

The camera on a man's iPhone 14 Pro was left totally destroyed after attending a DJ party where lasers were being used.

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2024-3-21 17:06

Sony Officially Warns That Lasers Can Damage its Cameras’ Sensors

Sony has published an official warning on its website that states that it is aware that lasers can cause damage to its cameras’ image sensors. While this information is probably not news to most, Sony notably has finally publicly acknowledged the danger. petapixel.com »

2021-8-3 22:51

Lasers Reveal How Well Different Types of Facemasks Work

With a supply crunch in medical-grade facemasks, the general public has been turning to homemade masks in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now researchers are using lasers to reveal how effective different kinds of DIY masks are at blocking tiny droplets from coughs and sneezes. petapixel.com »

2020-7-3 19:25

Hong Kong Protester Lasers Are Frying Photographers’ Cameras

Protesters in Hong Kong are widely using handheld laser pointers in their anti-government demonstrations, and some photographers on the ground are reporting damaged sensors after their cameras were exposed to the powerful beams of light. petapixel.com »

2019-8-26 19:08