Kodak unveils Zi8 HD pocket camcorder
July 29th, 2009
Kodak has announced a new addition to its lineup of digital video cameras. This new addition is termed Zi8 pocket camcorder. It provides 5 megapixel camera and boasts of a resolution of 1080p.
This camera flaunt sleek, ultra compact design and stunning looks. It also includes a built-in electronic image stabilizer. The Zi8 camcorder also offers users the option to upload their images to Facebook and YouTube. The images can be quickly and easily uploaded to these social networking sites.
“Images and video have tremendous power to help us stay connected to family and friends,” says Phil Scott, Worldwide Director of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices and Vice President, Consumer Digital Group. “The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Read the rest of this story >>
Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T CULV notebook now official
July 29th, 2009
Acer has officially announced the Aspire Timeline 1810T. It is said to be the company’s innovative CULV ultraportable and an effective substitute to the Aspire One 751. Two general specification sets are available, the 1810T-352G25n and the 1810T-353G25n.
The Acer Aspire Timeline is driven by Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium. It features a 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick,Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card. The dimensions of the device are 285mm x 204mm x 22.1/30mm and weighs 1.35 kg.
The 1810T-352G25n comes with 1.4GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard-drive while the 1810T-353G25n features an additional 1GB of RAM and integrated Read the rest of this story >>
Belkin rolls out headphone adapter for iPod shuffle
July 29th, 2009
Belkin has introduced a new headphone adapter for the iPod shuffle. This adapter is compatible with any headset.
It provides a convenient and hassle-free way of adding controls to the iPod shuffle, as it doesn’t provide any controls itself. The controls placed on this adapter work the same way as those on the earbuds provided by the iPod shuffle. This feature allows users to change their earphones without inconvenience.
The Belkin adapter comes equipped with controls that allow users to adjust the volume, skip tracks and hear the song title. It also allows users to toggle between playlists. The headphone adapter is also compatible with Read the rest of this story >>
Panasonic unveils DMC-ZX1 digital camera with 8x optical zoom
July 29th, 2009
Panasonic has announced another addition to its Lumix range of cameras called the DMC-ZX1. This camera is said to offer a compact design and a powerful 8x optical zoom.
It features the newly developed lens unit which includes 0.3mm super-thin aspherical lens and 0.3mm spherical lens. The camera includes a 25mm ultra wide angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and 12.1-megapixel high resolution CCD into a compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function uses the centre part of the CCD to provide additional magnification. This function extends the 8x zoom power to 15.6x.
Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode includes an advanced image stabilization system, Power O.I.S and Face Recognition. The iA mode automatically selects the various options to enhances the quality Read the rest of this story >>
Verismo VuNow Pod with Roxio CinemaNow service
July 29th, 2009
Verismo Networks and Sonic solutions team up to bring big screen entertainment to the TVs. Verismo Networks has announced that the VuNow Internet TV platform will offer with the popular Roxio CinemaNow. This move will allow users to watch their favorite movies directly on a TV without a computer.
The VuNow Internet TV platform allows users to watch content from the Internet without connecting their computer to the TV. The VuNow Pod gives consumers access to a wide range of online video content. This palm sized device provides access to movies, YouTube videos, live global TV channels and more with a click of the remote.
“VuNow offers consumers the broadest choice of online video content for today’s living room,” said Read the rest of this story >>
MaxLinear and Hauppauge Digital to launch TV tuners for netbooks
July 29th, 2009
MaxLinear and Hauppauge Digital have teamed up to create a TV tuner card for netbooks. This card will be specifically planned for the UMPC and netbook markets.
This new card will be designed on the lines of MaxLinear’s MxL5007T CMOS silicon tuner. The card is also said to include components similar to the MxL5007T. The MxL5007T is capable of receiving high definition video ATSC signals over the air. It is also capable of picking up European standard formats like DVB-H, DMB-T, DVB-T and QAM. This card consumes only 350 watts on energy.
“Netbooks and UMPCs are emerging as a key mobile entertainment platform because they are both compact and have decent-sized screens, and we see them having a great impact on the PCTV business and on mobile Read the rest of this story >>
iLuv introduces iEA15 iPod remote adapter
July 29th, 2009
iLuv has announced the iEA15 iPod remote adapter. This adapter also supports VoiceOver function. It is specifically designed for iPods and other Apple PMPs.
This adapter enables users to choose their own headset, as it is compatible with most of the headphones available in the market. It supports VoiceOver function only when used with the third-generation iPod shuffle. A few premature reports claim that the iEA15 doesn’t work with the iPhone.
This light weight and ultra portable adapter is compatible with third-generation iPod shuffle, iPod touch 2G, iPod nano 4G and iPod classic 120GB. The controls provided by the iEA15 allow users to adjust the volume, play/pause tracks and also skip tracks. The adapter is highly compact and easy to install. It also Read the rest of this story >>
Pac-Man Championship edition marches on to mobile phones
July 28th, 2009
With Pac-Man turning 30 next year, Namco Bandai Networks has released the championship edition on mobile phones. This edition sees the most iconic character in gaming history tackle novel animatedly evolving mazes and six different game modes. With amazing visual effects they all are displayed in rich and detailed graphics.
The championship edition was first seen on the Xbox 360 in 2007. For Xbox Live Arcade the renowned game creator, Toru Iwatani, was called for the design of a next generation Pac-Man. By building on the charm which made the original so appealing, the game brings a new degree of challenge and excitement to the world famous format which is now recreated on mobile.
“Pac-Man is a character adored the world over and the game appeals to people Read the rest of this story >>
Philips to launch V808 Android phone?
July 28th, 2009
The latest rumors on the Internet speak of Philips’ first ever Android powered handset. According to Engadget, this handset is termed as the Philips V808. At present only the images of this phone have emerged.
The complete specifications of this phone are still under wraps but the V808 surely looks like an Android device. It features a glossy 3.2-inch HVGA display. Reportedly, the phone will incorporate a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording. Apparently, the device measures 115mm x 61mm x 14mm and flaunts a long battery life.
We are still unsure if this phone will include built-in support for GPS, 3G and Read the rest of this story >>
KDDI unveils microSD cards with Wi-Fi
July 28th, 2009
In the past, Eye-Fi card made an impression with its ability to offer Wi-Fi connectivity. Now KDDI Corp is making waves with the recent introduction of two microSD cards with Wi-Fi connectivity, reports Slashgear. The two memory cards when equipped in a mobile phone facilitate a rapid internet connection.
The company showcased two types of cards, which are manufactured by Mitsumi Electric Co Ltd and Renesas Technology Corp, respectively. Both the cards are mounted with a wireless LAN IC compliant with IEEE802.11b/g, a transceiving antenna, passive components and so on.
With integrated RF transceiver and baseband processing, the Mitsumi Electric card banks Read the rest of this story >>
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