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Sling Shot Camera; allowing you to scare the crap out of your subjects to get a truly candid picture
If you happen to be looking for a nice way to get truly candid images of your friends, family or others — you may want to check out the latest concept product from Yanko Design, the Sling Shot Camera. Of course, given the name, images and description that come along with, we suspect the candid more »
Skype now coming through Comcast cable box
Straight out of the 2011 Cable Show, Comcast and Skype will work together to provide internet calling through Comcast cable boxes. The move echos many TV manufacturers efforts to put Skype on their TVs. Trials will begin in the coming months. The service will start off at 720 resolution but will move to 1080 eventually, more »
Samsung announces the W200 Pocket Cam, is both rugged and waterproof
Anyone who’s in need of a small and tough camera may be interested to hear about the Samsung W200. Just announced today, the W200 is being marketed towards people who love to brave the harsh outdoors. This camera is waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof. We don’t know how it will fair against a battering ram though.
Cisco is shutting down Flip
Just over two years ago Cisco bought Pure Digital, makers of Flip video cameras. Today Cisco has announced that is is closing down Flip and will no longer make new camcorders in the popular line. With the announcement, Cisco has said that it will “support current FlipShare customers and partners with a transition plan.” Otherwise, more »
Tobii PCEye translates eye movements into a mouse pointer
Tobii has announced a standalone peripheral for PCs that makes using a mouse unnecessary. The Tobii PCEye is a camera that attaches to a computer monitor and tracks eye movements. Those eye movements are then translated into mouse movements on the screen. Tobii promises this accessory will not interfere with the performance of your PC. Unfortunately, there’s no support for Macs at the moment.
Camera+ app for iPhone updated, now at version 2.1 with new features, improvements & bug fixes
Those who like to use their iPhone for taking pictures and feeling the need for something a bit more powerful than the default camera app have likely heard of the Camera+ app. And just as an FYI, the app is currently on sale for $0.99 so now may be a good time to buy if more »
Sony announces Bloggie Touch: Its answer to the Flip
Every company seems to feel the need to create a small video camera á la the Flip. It can even be argued that it’s one of the reasons Apple included the back-facing camera in the new iPod touch. Sony has now decided to get into that market as well, and it’s version looks quite impressive. more »
Nikon Camera lost at sea turns up 1,100 miles away
Coast Guard Investigator Paul Shultz came across a red Nikon L18 camera while he was walking along a Key West, Florida marina on May 16th. The camera, which was covered by a beat up underwater case, wound up being in superb condition. Shultz, with no luck identifying the owner with the pics on the memory more »
iPad buyers remorse? 2 questions that keep me from buying one
Today’s news cycle is all about the iPad. It’s release this weekend has everyone excited. Reviews are in form the old guard and they seem positive but not knock-your-socks-off “wow”. There are two questions that need to be answered in my mind before I’ll commit and they are worth thinking about if you’ve held off more »
CES 2010 Hands-on: Sony Bloggie camcorder with 360-degree lens
CES seemed to be done as far as I was concerned. That’s how I felt until I looked at my Kodak Zi8 and remembered the first product to truly impress me at the massive tech exhibit – the Sony Bloggie line of digital camcorders. I purchased my Zi8 specifically for capturing video at CES and more »















