Sony has shown a
new version of its Smart Lifelog Camera. Sony confirmed it will become a real
product in the near future. The tiny camera clips to your clothes, or hangs
around your neck, ready to record your day’s activities and add more color to
Sony’s Lifelog Android app. The device is very simple. On the front is a
brushed metal slider that when slid down reveals the camera lens, which
automatically starts recording. Slide it back up to stop recording, so your
more private moments remain just that. The slider has a very pleasing
spring-loaded motion, popping into place with just a small flick of your thumb.
On the back is a
clip for attaching the camera to your clothes or it has a lanyard for wearing
round your neck. The small device is wrapped in an interchangeable rubber
bumper, keeping it safe. An unspecified amount of storage space will apparently
see the Smart Lifelog Camera record a normal day’s activities. The exact time
isn’t clear, but between six and eight hours wasn’t dismissed when we mentioned
it. The Smart Lifelog Camera will be controversial, in the same way that Google
Glass’ ability to surreptitiously record or photograph the world around the
wearer has already upset privacy advocates.
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