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Samsung to launch GX-30 DSLR next month?

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Where’s my saltshaker? Photo Rumors has been tipped off by a reliable source that Samsung plans to announce a new DSLR next month, the GX-30.

Don’t jump off the Golden Gate Bridge

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
The Golden Gate Bridge is frequently cited as the #1 suicide spot in the world. Someone jumps about every other week. It's supposedly one of the surest ways to die, although some mdash like one guy interviewed in the super depressing documentary The Bridge mdash do actually survive the fall.

JVC ships HDTV for digital SLR viewing

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
JVC today shipped an LCD TV it bills as the first specifically geared towards digital SLR photography. The Xiview LT42WX70 emphasizes color accuracy first and covers both all of the sRGB color gamut used for HDTV but 96 percent of the Adobe RGB spac...

The longest arch bridge in the world will be in Dubai

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Fxfowle, the NY architecture firm that built the NY Times Building and the Conde Nast Building, is now working on what will be the longest arch bridge in the world in Dubai.

HOWTO Build a Model Bridge

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
It's harder than it looks, especially if you want a mini-bridge that is structurally sound. Garrett Boon's "5 Steps to Building a Model Bridge" is a terrific resource (available as a free PDF, but donations are welcome). He explains everything from choosing wood, glue and tools to drawing plans.

Rumors: iPod, cameras expecting offspring

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, iPod Family, Multimedia, Odds and ends, iPod nano, iPod touch If the rumors are to be believed, then cameras and the iPod are getting it on lately, because in about nine months (or whatever the gestation period is for gadgets -- you're welcome for that...

Elecom Scope Node Wireless Mouse

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Still remember the Scope Node Mouse from Elecom? The company has released the USB cable for this wireless USB dongle. As a reminder, the mouse has a 1600dpi resolution and is compatible with PC and Mac. Elecom’s Scope Node will be available in Japan in the middle of June.

Review: PostersPrinting.com – Photo to Poster service

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
We recently encountered a new service called PostersPrinting which will take your digital photo and turn it into a quality poster which you can then frame or perhaps use for presentations. We took this service out for a test run and were very pleased with the results. Read on for the review.

2GB Credit Card Size Dictaphone

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
The VR-NC200 is the latest tiny digital voice recorder that is currently available only in Japan. Measuring 50mm x 90mm x 6.5mm and weighing 26grams, the dictaphone is capable to record up to 35-hours of voice conversation with its 2GB of storage space.

Sharp Solar Panel for Mobile Devices

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Sharp Corporation has successfully developed the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for mobile devices that measures at only 0.8 mm thick. These solar cells are based on polycrystalline silicon and provide a maximum power of 300 mW.

Top 10: The best new cell phones Japan gets this summer

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Japan’s telecommunications giants NTT Docomo, KDDI au and SoftBank present new cell phones four times a year: spring, summer, fall and winter. All companies showcased their summer 2009 wares in the last few days, including some simply incredible devices.

Capcom Preview: Dark Void, Spyborgs, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

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The E3 Expo is just around the corner and late last week Capcom dropped by NYC to showcase a handful of games ahead of the games expo. On hand were the following titles: Spyborgs, Dark Void, Marvel vs Capcom 2 and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

LG LH55 Series LCD HDTV Shipped

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

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LG’s latest LH55 series have been released this week. These LCD HDTVs feature an advanced 240Hz technology with unique scanning backlight technology that increases motion picture response time, allowing your eyes to enjoy a smoother, more natural picture.

Lenovo IdeaCentre C300, Good Looking, Bad Specs

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Lenovo unveiled its new all-in-one desktop computer from the Ideacentre lineup called Lenovo IdeaCentre C300. Arrive in a sleek design with 20 inch wide LCD screen, IdeaCentre C300 is powered by an Intel Atom 230 processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM and up to 640GB HDD.

The Bridge-Building Centipede Truck

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Alistair writes:i have no more information on this truck other than it looks awesome. I'm going to go ahead and assume this will build bridges at the rate of about 1 mile an hour in a Sim City style.

NAD intros audiophile-grade M2 digital amp

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
NAD Electronics on Tuesday has announced the upcoming release of its Masters Series M2 Direct digital amplifier for home audio and theater setups. The result of a 10-year research project, the M2 is said to be the industryís first true digital amplif...

USB Keypad with Cover

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
If you don’t want your nosey friends or co-workers to be able to see what top secret figures you are entering at your computer, this new USB keypad with cover might be just the ticket. The USB keypad is designed with a shelter for hiding your fingers.

Watchmen on Blu-ray to include Watchmen: The End is Nigh videogame

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Contrary to popular belief, I was not a big fan of the movie adaption of the Watchmen, but I didn’t think it was terrible.

Nokia Ovi App Store Faces Turbulent Start

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15 years ago
Nokia launched its Ovi store featuring games, applications, podcasts and videos Monday to a rocky start as users faced problems accessing the store and downloading the programs.

Lenovo IdeaCentre C300 Nettop

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Lenovo has announced the availability of the IdeaCentre C300 Nettop. You know that they made a smaller Notebook and called it netbook, so this is basically a smaller version of the desktop which gets the name Nettop.

Real recognize real: Epic Games’ CEO says photo realistic games 10-15 years away

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
That Epic Games’ founder and CEO, Tim Sweeney, says that photo realistic games are only about 10-15 years away may be welcome news to some of you, but not to me. The whole point of playing video games is to escape the doldrums of everyday life.

Krämerbrücke is a bridge surrounded by houses

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Krämerbrücke is one of my favorite bridges in the world. It's is in Erfurt, Germany, spans 86 yards, and has been around for about 1000 years.

Road trip! AAA Discounts for iPhone

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Filed under: Software, iPhone, App StoreAfter my 1991 VW Vanagon camper ran out of gas late at night in the winter of 1994, and I had to walk four miles in bitterly cold weather to get enough fuel to start it up and drive back to the gas station, I decided to join the American Automobile...

JVC now shipping $2400 42-inch LCD “monitor” for DSLR users

May 26th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago
Announced back in January at CES, JVC announced today that the LT-42WX70 LCD “monitor” is now shipping for $2400. JVC is marketing the 42-inch LCD 1080p/120Hz HDTV in the hopes that it will snag photographers using a DSLR who might be shopping around for a high-end “monitor”.

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