With the advent of Sony’s Playstion Move and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect soon upon us, which will it be? Both have very different marketing strategies but both naturally want as many people to buy into these new little gadgets as possible. With Nintendo Wii being the dominant console over the last few years, with regards to its motion sensitive gameplay, can Move and Kinect really level the playing field or rise above it all with their all-new ground breaking technology soon approaching our living rooms? [Read more…]
Archives for September 2010
Olympus E-5 Digital SLR with 12.3 Megapixel Sensor Official
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Olympus has announced the new Olympus E-5 Digital SLR camera today. The new DSLR comes with a 12.3 megapixel sensor.
Features include a 3 inch dual-axis swivelling LCD screen. To process images from the 12.3 megapixel sensor, the camera uses a TruePix V+ image processor. The camera also has a Live View system.
The body of the camera is made of magnesium and is both splash proof and dust proof. [Read more…]
webOS 1.4.5 Now Available for Verizon and AT&T Pre Plus
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
webOS 1.4.5 has become available for the Palm Pre on both the AT&T [T] and Verizon [VZ] networks.
From what we read over at Pre Central, it appears that the GPS functionality is now fixed as a couple of users have reported that the GPS now tracks them at the correct location rather than a mile away.
Other than that it appears that it’s a fairly standard update that brings the 1.4.5 features to the Pre Plus such as the ability to play games like Angry Birds. [Read more…]
Top Ten Custom RC Helicopters
September 14, 2010 by 1 Comment
RC Helicopters are awesome and so with this in mind we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the top ten custom built rc helicopters around. Enjoy and let us know what you think…
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Announced
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS was announced today. The new SX30 model is the successor of the SX20 IS. New features include a 24mm ultra-wide lens that has an incredible 35x optical zoom ability.
Features of the camera include an Optical Image Stabilizer, 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD, HD video capabilities, HDMI port, Low Light and Miniature Effect movies, Zoom framing assistant as well as various other settings.
The camera’s 14.1 Megapixel sensor allows photographers to generate A2+ size prints, offering detailed images that users can crop creatively with no compromise on quality. The enormous focal range of the 35x optical zoom lens offers users a unique realm of creative possibilities, extending from 24mm to 840mm (35mm equiv.), capturing everything from ultra wide-angle images to extreme telephoto shots.
Google TV Release Date Could Be October 17
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Google TV is expected to launch any time within the next month. Just a few days ago we heard information from the CEO of Intel who said that the Google TV release date was actually this month although a letter was emailed in to Engadget today that suggests that a two week delay is happening and that the launch is now October 17 (estimated). According to the document, the original release date was October 3 which had two weeks added on to it.
Of course, we are not looking at rock solid proof here and the information does go against what the Intel CEO said, but either way we can expect to see Google TV land in the US in the next 4 to 5 weeks it appears. [Read more…]
Apple 27 Inch LED Display Landing Soon
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Apple [AAPL] could be launching the Apple 27 inch LED display any day now.
9 to 5 Mac noticed that when viewing the Mac Pro customisation page on the Apple site last week, that the text spoke about a 24 inch LED display. When visiting the site this week the wording has changed to specify a 27 inch LED display that is launching sometime this month. [Read more…]
Angry Birds for Android Launching in 2 to 3 Weeks
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Angry Birds for Android in beta form was launched just last week. Talk Android managed to get an exclusive interview with the developers of the hit game to ask a few questions about the Android version of the game and when we can expect it.
The good news is that the we can expect to see the final release of the game in the next 2 – 3 weeks. For now though, if you have managed to get the Beta version, you’ll just need to make do with the 15 demo levels and see if you can get three stars on each level. [Read more…]
Canon PowerShot G12 Announced
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The new Canon PowerShot G12 was announced today. The G12 is the latest device in what Canon call the award-winning PowerShot G-series.
Features of the new camera include the Canon HS system, the ability to capture video in HD at 720p and a new Hybrid IS system.
The Canon HS System allows images to be captured in low light environments. A 10.0 megapixel CCD sensor is used along with a DIGIC 4 processor. The CCD sensor has a high sensitivity allowing for the low light shots to be captured.
The inclusion of the HS System allows shooting at higher ISOs with excellent image quality – enabling users to capture exceptional images in all conditions. This extended ISO range allows users to shoot darker scenes without engaging the flash or using a tripod – capturing correctly-exposed images using only the available light. In situations when use of the flash is necessary, a higher ISO will enable users to extend its effective range and illuminate the subject more effectively. Higher ISOs also enable users to utilise faster shutter speeds – freezing motion to capture moving subjects with a reduced risk of blur.
iPad Could Land at Target on October 3
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Over the past couple of days we heard some rumours that Target in the US could start selling the Apple iPad. The release date in Target for the iPad is pencilled in as October 3 which is just a few weeks away.
The reason for the rumours is that a new device appeared in the Target inventory system. The new item is listed as being a PDA that will come in six variations (which the iPad comes in 6), and to top it off, the prices all match as well.
Although a “PDA” style device in six variations with the exact pricing as the iPad might exist, we are not aware of what that is and all indications point to the iPad it’s self. [Read more…]
Nokia C6 and C7 Smartphones Announced
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has a number of smartphone announcements today. A few moments ago we wrote about the Nokia E7 QWERTY slider phone that is aimed at business users.
These next two phones are aimed at those who enjoy connecting over social networks. The Nokia C6 and C7 each run the latest OS, Symbian^3. Camera wise, each has an 8 megapixel sensor that is capable of capturing HD video at a 720p resolution.
The Nokia C7 has a 3.5 inch AMOLED display and is built from stainless steel, glass and has soft edges. Price wise it will cost 335 when it launched (price excludes tax and subsidies). [Read more…]
Nokia E7 QWERTY Slider Announced
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has announced the Nokia E7 QWERTY slider smartphone today at Nokia World. The new E7 joins a total of three new releases today which also includes the Nokia C7 and the C6. We’ll get on to those in a later post.
The Nokia E7 is described as being the ultimate business smartphone. Features included in the E7 include Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board which allows users to connect live up to corporate email servers to download email, contacts as well as calendar appointments.
The large screen measures 4 inches and is touchscreen. The screen uses what Nokia call ClearBlack technology to help with outdoor visibility. [Read more…]
