Review – The Russo-Ukrainian War

The Russo-Ukrainian WarBy Serhii PlokhyAllen Lane, 2023 Serhii Plokhy’s book includes 13 chapters covering Ukrainian and eastern European history, and Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine in 2014 and 2022. The first six chapters, covering 134 out of 304 pages of the book, draws on Plokhy’s earlier books and therefore includes little new material.  Refreshingly, Plokhy […]

Apple Develops Novel Advanced Optical Stabilization System for iPhone

Apple Thanks to improvements in sensor design, iPhone and Android smartphones are gaining traction with enthusiast and professional creators. However, one area that has lagged behind developments in imaging sensors is image stabilization. In a significant development, a recent patent granted to Apple hints at a potential game-changer in this field. Advances in sensor resolution, […]