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Nikon users get in line. Everyone’s about to get enlightened. A new training video titled “A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting” is on its way for Nikonians of all experience levels.

Two very knowledgeable photographers lead the training: Bob Krist and Joe McNally. Both have done work for National Geographic and have a close relationship with Nikon. Both are multi-award winners, authors/photographers of best-selling photography books, and have shot for major magazines and companies. Both men also teach seminars and workshops. It is without question these men know their stuff. Who better to learn from than masters of the craft?

Read on for more info on the DVD…

Recently, we reported on how the OpenTable Beta version has made it possible to set up a reservation at your nearest restaurant, however it would appear that restaurant reservations aren’t the only thing that have been updated for mobile technology.

Police departments in Boston, Cincinnati, and 100 other communities have adopted a text message tip-line. So if someone sees a crime being committed, all it would take is a dropped line to alert the authorities.

So far, this new department system has produced “great drug information, specific times, dates, names of suspects, locations, pick-up times, and license plate numbers”.

In a previous news story, we reported that Razer was coming out with the first keyboard to have an integrated iPod dock. Additionally, there were reports last August (before the Zune was announced) that Razer may have a keyboard with an integrated dock for the Zune. Thanks to a tip sent to our tip line, more »