Google s AI-powered camera now available on its online store

San Francisco Jan 27 (IANS) Google s "Clips" camera which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to figure out when it should take a picture or video is now available for purchase on the Google Store.

However the $249 tiny clip-on camera will not be delivered immediately.

"Choosing the fastest expedited shipping option will deliver the device by February 27 " 9to5Google reported on Saturday.

The clip-on camera itself automatically adjusts its resolution according to the situation and has a 130-degree lens to fit more of the scene in the frame.

"The camera leverages "Moment IQ" -- an onboard and offline Machine Learning model -- and a Visual Processing Unit to automatically capture meaningful images by recognising the right expressions lighting and framing " the report added.

The device was unveiled at the company s flagship Pixel 2 launch event in October 2017 and passed through the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week.

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