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We’re not sure if this was an intended feature, but it seems that users of the OnePlus 8 Pro are discovering that their smartphone camera has pseudo X-ray vision capabilities. Yup, if you own the handset, using the camera’s “Photochrom” color filter mode will actually allow you to see through certain objects.

Note that this feature doesn’t work for everything, and before you start getting any ideas, no, it won’t work on clothing. Instead, it seems that with the use of the camera’s infrared sensor, it actually allows it to see through very thin pieces of plastic. It has also been pointed out that the plastic needs to be somewhat translucent to begin with.

In the examples we’ve seen, this feature can work on devices like the Apple TV and also remote controls. As The Verge explains, this is because infrared light can pass through objects in a way that visible light cannot. This is why infrared cameras are used by firefighters to help them see through smoke in burning buildings that they might not have otherwise been able to see with their own eyes.

One of the best examples 🤯#OnePlus8Pro Color Filter Camera can see through some plastic pic.twitter.com/UkaxdyV6yP

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 13, 2020

OnePlus is not alone in using infrared sensors in their cameras. The iPhone’s TrueDepth camera uses similar technology, which is why it scans your face when using Face ID. OnePlus has not commented on the (potentially) unintended feature, but if you own the OnePlus 8 Pro, then this could be a fun feature to check out.

Check Out The OnePlus 8 Pro’s ‘X-Ray Vision’

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Bang & Olufsen’s speakers are pretty well-known, and if you are in the market for a new set of Bluetooth speakers, then you might want to check out the company’s Beosound A1. If this sounds familiar, it is because the A1 was originally launched back in 2016, but this particular model is the second-gen model that comes with some changes and improvements over its predecessor.

For starters, and perhaps one of its main selling points, is that Bang & Olufsen are calling the second-gen A1 the world’s first Bluetooth speaker with Alexa integration. Bluetooth speakers with Alexa aren’t new, but the A1 is a battery-powered Bluetooth speaker, unlike other speakers that require it to be connected to a power source.

This is achieved by using Bluetooth to pair with a device that has an internet connection and is connected to Alexa services over WiFi. This means that the speaker and your mobile device must always be within range of each other. The speakers will feature a far-field microphone that can detect voices up to 5m away, so there will be some leeway on that front.

Other changes to the second-gen A1 include better battery life, a new slimmer waterproof design, and also enhanced drivers. If this sounds like a set of speakers you might be interested in, the B&O Beosound A1 will be priced at €250.

B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) Announced With Alexa Integration

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The other day, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple’s AR glasses will most likely not be revealed until 2022 at the earliest. Given Kuo’s near impeccable track record when it comes to reporting on Apple’s unannounced plans, this was probably as close as we could have gotten to an official confirmation of sorts.

However, another well-known leakster in the community, Jon Prosser of FrontpageTech, has since refuted Kuo’s claims. In a tweet by Prosser, he is claiming that the Apple Glasses (or whatever it may eventually be called) will be launching in 2021 instead. According to Prosser, he believes that the device is aimed for a launch between March to June 2021.

It is unclear if this means the device will be released then, or if it could be similar to how Apple approached the Mac Pro, where they unveiled it and then only made it available for purchase months later. Prosser also claims to have seen the Apple Glasses and that they are “sleek as hell”.

I can’t believe I’m going against Kuo on this one… but I believe he’s wrong.

Apple Glasses are aimed for March-June 2021.

Also.
I’ve seen them.
They’re sleek as hell. 👀

Will be showing you soon 🤫 https://t.co/0GaOYDA5N8

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) May 15, 2020

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a pair of smart glasses, and with the company’s interest in augmented reality, it is largely assumed that we could be looking at something similar to the Google Glass. While the concept of smart glasses sounds good, it has never quite taken off in a big way. Perhaps Apple could change that, but we’ll have to wait and see. Until then, take it with a grain of salt.

New Rumor Claims Apple’s AR Glasses Will Launch In 2021, Not 2022

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