Smartphone cameras have come a long way, but due to size constraints, they are still no competition against dedicated DSLR or ...

Xiaomi has unveiled a new concept modular phone built for photography enthusiasts. The concept features an attachable lens and sensor module called the Modular Optical System. The company currently ...

Jumping straight to what makes the Xiaomi Modular Optical System possible, Xiaomi’s proprietary LaserLink technology helps the module connect to the phone with ultra-fast 10Gbps optical data transfer.

At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Xiaomi showed WIRED a new concept phone with a detachable lens that connects magnetically and transfers power and data. (The brand hosted WIRED at its media ...

Magnets make anything cooler, which is why this camera lens is so cool. Magnets make anything cooler, which is why Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System caught our eye at Mobile World Congress 2025. This is ...

In my recent article Integrating Traditional and Modular Instruments, I drew a contrast between traditional box instruments and open modular platforms, such as PXI, VXI, or AXIe. I briefly mentioned a ...

As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...