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Korean electronics giant Samsung today announced the launch of Soulb, a candy-bar version of its Soul handset.

USA: The worldwide optoelectronics market is set for strong growth. Application designs are utilizing these light-emitting and light-detecting products more and more, resulting in a global market of $17 billion ...

The Mirror May NEWS; Pg. 29 104 words HOTEL A HOTEL owner is facing jail for setting up a secret camera to spy on a couple having sex in one of the rooms.

The company is dealing with the rapidly rising prices of raw materials. Eastman Kodak Co., the photography company reshaping itself in the digital age, said it will raise prices as much as 20 percent on ...

Go camcorder shopping and you're certain to be confused. Not only do you seemingly need to know a foreign language, but you also had better set a budget before you leave the house.

In the competitive world of digital cameras , it is always good to come up with big claims like releasing the "world's slimmest 8-megapixel camera", and that is what BenQ decided to do when announcing the T850.

US wireless technology titan Qualcomm is rolling a new-age version of old-time broadcast television onto what analysts say is an unpredictable but inevitable mobile TV landscape.

Friday, May 30th 2008 by Chris Davies If SanDisk continues their current naming pattern, they might soon run out of space to print on their memory cards; the company has just announced its fastest ever Memory ...

Sure, these appears to be pre-renders, but it does whet the appetite for things to come with the device, and who can complain about that pop-up weather app and confirmation that this will have a flash for its ...

Mobile brings forth three new HTC phones namely: the MDA Compact IV, MDA Vario IV, and the Ameo 16GB.

Hidden cameras in the jungles of Indonesia's Java island have captured rare footage of the world's most threatened rhino, boosting efforts to save it from extinction, conservationists said Thursday.

BenQ has announced a new slim digital camera which the company claims is the world's slimmest 8-mega-pixel digital camera at just 14.9mm thick, but that probably won't last long.

Dell released pictures of an ultraportable laptop that appears designed to compete against Hewlett-Packard's Mini-Note 2133 laptop, after Michael Dell was spotted carrying it around.

Samsung announced the launch of Soulb, "Sprit of Ultra" in bar form factor. By containing all the merits of Soul DNA, Soulb outstands from all of the other bar type handsets available in market today, setting a ...

Apple has introduced multiple updates for photograohers, music makers and server administrators.

The XV6900 from Verizon Wireless is another addition to the crowded Smartphone market.

On the upcoming flight of space shuttle Discovery, planned for launch on May 31, 2008, Kodak Digital Technology will again be instrumental in capturing critical images and helping to safeguard the well-being of ...

PRESS RELEASE Leica Camera AG and WestLicht Photographica Auction House to Auction the First Digital LEICA M8 on June 7th, 2008 Proceeds to go to press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders In ...

First up is Sony Ericsson's bright idea to shove radar in cellphones. According to the application, the built-in technology could work hand-in-hand with the GPS module and camera to obtain a position, calculate ...

It's smart, sleek and claims to mark an 'innovative step in touch screen technology', but is it enough to take on Apple's iPhone? Definitely one for the fashion conscious, the Samsung F480 'Tocco' bares more ...

NASA Spacecraft will Study Water-Ice on the Northern Plans of Mars NASA has a new spacecraft operating on the surface of Mars.

Microvision will began shipping limited quantities of its picoprojector engine toward the end of this year, company spokesman Matt Nichols announced at the Society for Information Display conference here on ...

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is greeted by French President Nicholas Sarkozy. The inclement weather prompted the public portion of the meeting between Harper and French President Nicolas Sarkozy to move to the ...

The Motorola Q9c offers integrated GPS, EV-DO, and Bluetooth. The Windows Mobile 6 smartphone also comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera, strong messaging capabilities, and a solid document suite--all for an ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Macy's Inc said on Thursday that after a pilot program, it is expanding electronic vending machines to 400 stores.

The department store operator, which has had the ZoomSystems eSpot machines in select stores for the past two years, said they will sell electronics like iPods, Canon digital cameras, and Bang and Olufsen headphones.

Products sold in the machines range from $14.99 to $349.99 Macy's said.

(Reporting by Nicole Maestri; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

Caption: Lily Allen. outside 'The Audley' pub. London, England -22.05.08 LILY ALLEN has hit out at the photographers who took topless pictures of her while she was on holiday in France - insisting there is ...

Forget conference calls or video crosses - beaming your hologram interstate for a live chat is closer to becoming a reality.

Posted May 24th 2008 10:30PM by Juan Aguilar Filed under: digital cameras hacks Underwater cameras can produce some amazing photography, but who wants to pay for housing if you can make something yourself? This ...

After a slow response during a winter storm left some 2,000 vehicles stranded on Interstate 39-90, the state will place highway cameras in the Janesville area, authorities said.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to investigate a patent complaint by semiconductor vendor Tessera, alleging that 11 companies have infringed its patent for semiconductor chips with a minimized ...

Samsung has released details of a prototype laptop based on AMOLED , the technology expected to feature in the next generation of computer displays.

NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has beamed back its first snaps of the Martian Arctic's Vastitas Borealis region, having successfully landed at around 23:40 GMT yesterday: The spacecraft is apparently in "great ...

Sigma has announced a close-up lens that can be mounted to its DP1 large-sensor compact.

Used in conjunction with a traditional mouse and keyboard, the SpaceExplorer 3D mouse is an input device for professional designers, allowing them to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate three-dimensional ...

The latest available version of the iPhone Software 2.0 beta software offers a batch of new features, including a 3G on/off switch and geo-tagging support.

KPIX, the CBS O&O in San Francisco, is relying on the Snell & Wilcox Kahuna SD/HD multiformat production switcher to play a central role in delivering high-definition news programs to air.

Driving advancements to power new display technologies, Texas Instruments Inc. has introduced an organic light emitting diode power driver designed to enhance image quality for small form factor displays up to ...

The next version of my "flagship" Outlook Add-In, Picture Attachments Wizard 2.0 for Microsoft OutlookA , has officially been released! Now includes support for Windows Vista Optimized for Outlook 2007 New ...

Fujifilm today announced the FinePix A850, an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 3x optical zoom lens, 14 Scene modes, and a 2.5-inch LCD.

Selling iPods, cameras, headphones and even a camcorder News Video Comments NEWS: 23 May 2008 9:25 GMT by Amy-Mae Elliott After a two-year pilot scheme, American department store behemoth Macy's has announced ...

'Make this her best Christmas ever. Buy her a new stove!' That was a typical advertisement in newspapers and magazines in the first half of last century.

Howard Nathenson's meticulously composed color still lifes impart a haunting mood, like half-remembered dreams.

Microsoft said Wednesday it has adopted a new strategy to offer cash rewards to users in its fight against Google for the lucrative Internet search and on-line advertising business.

Posted in Cameras by Shane McGlaun on May 23rd, 2008 When it comes to cameras typically if you get them wet you will soon be in the market for a new camera.

The 10 megapixel shooter packs a 2.5-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom that doesn't ever extend out from the main camera body, 720p movie mode, ISO 6400 sensitivity and face, smile, and blink detection.

In an effort to improve electronics recycling in the United States, the U.S. Postal Service is developing a free national collection program for small electronic items.

Pressure on digital advertising execs to remain forward thinkers has many actively seeking tech companies with intellectual property, from radio frequency identification, to augmented reality.

Posted on 19 May 2008 by Chase Higgins The popular HTC Touch is now available from Sprint, Alltel and Verizon.

Celebrated career: Ray Martin quit the Nine Network earlier this year. Veteran journalist Ray Martin is set to tell-all about his 40-year career in the media industry.

Sanyo Electric Co., which has been struggling to turn around its scandal-plagued business, swung to profit in the fiscal year through March for the first time in four years, the Japanese electronics maker said ...

The FCC has revealed the first images of the Sony Ericsson Z780aA high-end clamshell.

Red-light cameras won't be monitoring Naperville drivers for at least six more months.

Two marked paramedic vehicles supporting the National Emergency Medical Services Bike Ride that's headed to Roanoke were broken into and stripped of electronics while parked outside an Annapolis, Md.-area ...

High performance digital camera maker Andor Technology increased its turnover and operating profit in the six months ending March 31st 2008, the company said today.

King of the zombies Romero goes back to his indie-film roots with 'George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead.' He brings a 'Blair Witch Project' documentary style to his fifth movie about reanimated corpses that ...

Samsung will be launching its SGH-L870 next month, and I must say that this handset shares a very strong visual resemblance to the Samsung Soul.

Using new charge coupled device instrumentation, Case Western Reserve University astronomers can now view the night sky wider and deeper than before.

Jude Law and Kimberly Stewart were spotted sharing a passionate kiss at an Essex nightclub this past weekend, prompting rumours that they are dating.

The Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical Macro lens is available with a Nikon mount with a $599 retail price. via Popular Photography & Imaging

The Sony Ericsson W760i and Sony Ericsson Z770i are power packed phones that come with numerous striking functionalities. via Buzzle.com

After hiding out on Virgin Mobile's Web site for more than two weeks , the new Samsung Slash officially joined the carrier's lineup today. via CNET News.com

Filed under USB Webcams & Digital Cameras If you want your gadget to sell like hot cakes, you better ally with something that is insanely popular, like iPod for example. via Everything USB News, Reviews, Tips

The Samsung U940 slider smartphone was initially leaked by the FCC's website back in February, but the phone has at long last been officially launched, as the Glyde. via Reg Hardware

Monday, May 19, 2008; 12:00 AM Dear Heloise: How many times have you hooked up your CELL PHONE to its charger, only to go out the door without it? Ever charge up your digital camera battery for a special event, ... via Washington Post

Other World Computing http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today the lowest cost line of OWC Mercury On-The-Go Click for the lowest price on dmnobieblank firewire ');" ... via BroadcastNewsroom

Mobile has released the lovely Sidekick Slide Scarlet , the latest version of Motorola's popular Sidekick Slide phone. via Digital Tech News

“I talk very publicly and very bluntly about what our camera is, and it is essentially, a digital still camera that can shoot video”

The much buzzed about forthcoming camcorder from RED called Scarlet isn't actually red or scarlet at all but yes, you guessed it black. via Photo District News

“One major factor is the next two years will be the two most difficult years for me to actually forecast. Our tangible, personal property is being phased out”

The Ontario Board of Education on Tuesday night approved the district's five-year financial forecast. via Central Ohio

“I want everyone to have fun. That's the whole focus.”

Bonita White's shimmering green prom gown arrived in the mail at her North Kingshighway homeless shelter several weeks ago. via Belleville News

As Unwired View reports, the company has filed a number patent applications that detail its plans to add various wireless connectivity options to digital cameras, including GSM, CDMA, and WiMAX, in addition to ... via Engadget

Filed under: Digital Cameras At the end of the month Olympus will launch its E520 Four-Thirds followup to the E510 . via Gizmonews

“Our research has found that there is a market for a 24-hour news channel in South Africa”

By Thabiso Thakali South African television is about to undergo a revolution, with the advent of the first dedicated local 24-hour news service. via The Mercury

Eye-Fi on Monday announced the expansion of their product line up to include a new memory cards that add geolocation tags, simplify sharing online and to share files at home. via PC World

Audio Q&A: Firetide CEO Bo Larsson. Listen now! Network World Panorama Wireless mesh standard gets boost; New BlackBerry debuts. via NetworkWorld.com Community

From the outside, the new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and 8110 from Research in Motion appear nearly identical. via BlackBerryToday

“We are waiting for the new model”

The iPhone's reach expanded again Friday, with Orange announcing plans to sell the phone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. via Mac 911 Weblog

Let's get one thing straight: Reality TV is not voyeurism. The many millions of North American viewers who enjoy shows such as Survivor and The Amazing Race and Rock of Love are not voyeurs. via London Free Press

Back in February I took a look at the Nikon CoolPix P50 , an 8.1-megapixel compact with a 3.6x zoom lens, and optical viewfinder and a limited range of manual exposure options, ostensibly aimed at more advanced ... via TrustedReviews

“This site will work well with CTV's newsgathering and provide a first-hand perspective on newsworthy events from those first on the scene.”

CTV has launched a new website aimed at promoting citizen journalism. MyNews.ctv.ca allows anyone with a digital camera or video phone to send photos and video to CTV News to potentially complement the private ... via Times-Transcript

“The imaging LIDAR detector could become a workhorse for a wide range of NASA missions”

Washington, May 16: Scientists are developing technology that could one day help in building three dimensional 'super road maps' of planets and moons. via Daily India

“We call Snitch an informer that works for you.”

It's all about location, location, location. A BlackLine GPS "Snitch" model is shown in a handout photo. via Times-Transcript

“Skyworks congratulates Samsung on achieving the milestone launch of Europe's first DVB-H handset, and is pleased to support their family of compelling mobile TV platforms”

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. , an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, today announced that Samsung is leveraging its ultra-compact and high efficiency ... via Unstrung

“What did you see through the viewfinder?”

Like Al's ideas? Hear more in our broadcast and online seminars . Get Al's Morning Meeting updates as an RSS feed: Copy this link and add it to your feed reader. via Poynter

Posted by Ed Hansberry in "Pocket PC Hardware" @ 04:00 AM http://www.gsmarena.com/philips_x80...h-news-502.php# Philips was one of the first in the Windows Mobile market, then called Windows CE, Some of you ... via Pocket PC Thoughts

“The report underlines Sony's confidence in the steady progress of its reforms”

Visitors watch the Sony Corp.'s Bravia flat panel TV sets on display at a Tokyo store, Japan, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. via Kansas.com

“Ultimately, what's the legacy going to be?”

Using your camera phone as a barcode scanner to get quick access to Web-based information while mobile is a slightly odd notion perhaps, but it's an idea whose time may finally have come. via BlackBerryToday

At the risk of stating the obvious, digital photography is one of the great revolutions of our time. via Burlingame Daily News

“We're saving people the time and the hassle.”

Posted By: Paul Ritter 5 mins ago NEW YORK - A wireless memory card for digital cameras now comes with an added twist: Besides making it easier to store and share photos, the latest version of the Eye-Fi card ... via KTHV-TV

“The technology uses a computer algorithm to scour Google's image database for faces, then blurs them”

Products:- If you're a Google Street View user and people's faces seem kind of, well, hazy, no worries. via P2pnet.net

Your Mac can already talk to all kinds of electronic devices, including digital cameras, camcorders, printers, external disk drives, mobile phones, and other computers.