Tag archive: Mode

Camera maker Nikon has unveiled two new DSLR digital cameras, the professional-oriented D300S and the new consumer-focused D3000, which aimed to let amateur and serious photographers graduate from the world of point-and-shoot cameras and move up to DSLR picture-taking. On the consumer-friendly front, the D3000 offers a 10.2 megapixel resolution along with a 3-inch LCD and a new Guide mode that offers step-by-step instructions for… Read More

Firefox is on a roll. Just seven weeks after releasing the first beta of its 3.1 browser, it’s already rolling out the second beta to testers. There are several new features this time around, notably the Privacy Mode, or so-called Porn Mode, which allows users to surf online without leaving a history on their computers. The company feels 3.1 will also have a speed advantage over 3.0, thanks in large part to a new Javascript engine… Read More

Officially it’s privacy mode, or Incognito in Chrome and InPrivate in IE8, or as some laughingly call it, porn mode. Whatever the name, it does the same thing – lets you surf the web without showing the history of where you’ve been. It wasn’t on Firefox 3.0, released so publicly in June, but it looks set to appear on the beta of 3.1 as a second-level priority, ZDNet reports. The browser in currently in alpha. It… Read More

Toshiba may have lost the high-definition format war—throwing in the towel to Sony's Blu-ray format earlier this year—but that doesn't mean the company is embracing Sony's technology. Instead, Toshiba has been focussing on the digital movie format with the largest market penetration: plain, simple DVD. And it's new XD-E500 DVD player aims to put new life into existing DVD through upscaling and a plethora… Read More

Hot on the heels of announcing its FZ28 zoom camera, Panasonic has unveiled its new Lumix DMC-FX150 compact digital shooter—but it's not quite the same ultra-slim point-and-shoot camera aimed at fashionistas and casual snapshot fiends. Instead, the FX150 sports a 14.7 megapixel resolution, a 3.6× optical zoom, and a manual exposure mode that let users control the shutter speed. Plus, the camera stores images in RAW format… Read More

Pentax has tkaen the wraps off a new pair of cameras in its Optio point-and-shoot line of digital cameras: the 12 megapixel Optio A40 and the slim 8 megapixel Optio V10. The Optio A40 features a 12 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 21 MB of internal memory, and image storage via SD and SDHC media. The A40 also offers USB 2.0 connectivity, NTSC/PAL video output, and PictBridge compatibility, along with image stabilization… Read More

The U.K. market research firm Juniper Research might be putting the kibish on Cisco's version of the iPhone, while tacitly giving Apple's iPhone a shot at a rosier future. In a new research repert, Juniper forecasts the worldwide market for VoIP-over-Wi-Fi equipment will expand to some $82 million by 2012, with the North American market accounting for some $35 billion of that revenue. However, while dual mode handsets which can… Read More

Folks who think the PSP mainly appeals to the sort of gamer who isn't old enough o have a driver's license may be surprised to learn that the Playstation mothership itself, Sony Computer Entertainment, has just shipped Gangs of London for its Playstation Portable in North America. "Gangs of London is varied, quick-fire, and fun with all original content designed exclusively for the PSP system. Now you can control and give… Read More

Casio is breathing some new life into their popular Exilim line of digital cameras. They announced today three new models: The EX-Z70, EX-Z700 and EX-S770. All are 7.2 megapixel cameras that are bothaffordable and pack a lot of power. They're not only great entry level digital cameras, but can also meet the demands of picky photographers. “The EX-Z70 has a large 2.5-inch LCD, features Easy Mode, a user friendly camera menu for… Read More

Electronics maker Ricoh has announced its new Caplio RR660 digital point-and-shoot camera, featuring a 6.16 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom (12x when combined with digital zoom), and a large 2.4-inch LCD viewfinder. The Caplio RR660 offers USB connectivity, six still modes (Auto, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, and Night Scene) to assist in getting good snapshots in a hurry, 16 MB of built-in memory and support for… Read More

Creative Technology last week unveiled new wireless headphones which use both Bluetooth and proprietary

Today Nokia announced its forthcoming 5500 sports-styled smartphone, designed to appeal to the active and athletically inclined who need a durable, splash resistant phone which can help them through their workouts. “It's an ideal companion for an active, urban lifestyle,” says Heikki Norta, Nokia's Senior Vice President for Mobile Phones. “There is a very sizable audience of consumers who demand… Read More

So it's available in three colors

Quote from the review at Hardware Zone: “The addition of the Blur Warning feature is useful as users can do without switching to playback mode and zooming in to check if the captured image is blurred or not. The camera is able to capture videos with sound and zoom at three different sizes while there is an option of attaching a 20-second voice recording to captured photos. Provided along with the package is a pair of AA-sized… Read More

Quote from the review: “The C-765UZ features an improved image processor called TruePic TURBO, that improves image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds. TruePic TURBO captures information from all 4.0 million pixels with pixel “micro- smoothing” that delivers clearer and more color-accurate photos. The camera also utilizes PictBridge technology, which allows users to print directly to any… Read More