Tag archive: Panasonic

Fighting to remain relevant in a camera phone driven world, Panasonic has announced two new point-and-shoot compact cameras that offer something most smartphones don't — durability in tough environments. Here's a scenario. You're away skiing for the weekend with some friends, and want to take some candid shots after a run, so you pull your iPhone 4S from your pocket, fumble it because of your gloves and it buries itself… Read More

First reported by Want China Times earlier today, chairman Terry Gou was meeting with senior managers and stated “”Hon Hai has a workforce of over one million worldwide and as human beings are also animals, to manage one million animals gives me a headache.” Hon Hai is the parent company of Foxconn, the company responsible for creating the majority of iPhones and iPads for Apple. Gou also stated that he would like to learn… Read More

Considering Panasonic used to be the company best known for breaking size records with ever-larger plasma panels, it came as some surprise to us that this year, one of the main draws was a paltry 20 inches. Of course, when you see it in person, it quickly becomes evident why. Despite its diminutive physical size, this freak-of-nature prototype screen has full 4K resolution – four times as many pixels as 1080p. That gives it an astounding pixel… Read More

The Lumix GX1 (not to be confused with the Canon G1 X) is Panasonic’s latest ICL release and one of the newest cameras to hit the micro four-thirds market. Panasonic’s been in on this segment since the beginning, along with the Olympus PEN series, but hasn’t risen to quite the same esteem as some newer entries. We’ve seen manufacturers fill out their MFT lineups: those meager first tip-toes into this territory are now fleshed out series,… Read More

Just when you thought MySpace had finally resigned to the same history books populated with sites like Friendster and Pets.com, the ailing social network is showing new signs of life. After taking part ownership in MySpace all the way back in June, entertainment mogul Justin Timberlake revealed his plan to reinvent MySpace as a social media network for watching TV with friends at Panasonic’s CES press conference. The pitch: With the… Read More

Set to be displayed to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, television manufacturer LG is going to show off an 84-inch 3D Ultra Definition (UD) television that's capable of 4K resolution. Designed to display a pixel density that's four times any 1080p television, the 84-inch behemoth offers a resolution of 3840 by 2160 or eight million pixels. The flat panel utilizes a embedded 2D-to-3D conversion… Read More

After a rough year of sales, Panasonic has revealed that it plans to release an Android-based smartphone in 2012. The handset will first be introduced in the the European market in March, followed by the US, and various Asian markets. This will be the first time the struggling electronics giant has released a cellphone outside of Japan. According to the official announcement, the device will have a qHD 4.3-inch OLED display, a slim bezel, an… Read More

While many consumers rely on smartphone or digital cameras built-in video capture capabilities, camcorder enthusiasts still walk among us. And to their benefit, these movie-making devices are taking leaps and bounds, putting near-professional level quality on shelves. Check out our rundown of the best, recent video cameras on the market, including everything from sleek and simple pocket camcorders to DSLRs with astounding video options built… Read More

Panasonic has announced two new additions to its Lumix digital camera line that should—just barely—arrive in time for the end-of-year gift-giving season. The Lumix 3D1 is a dual-lens compact camera that can either capture 3D images or shoot video and stills simultaneously, while the larger Lumix GX1 adds features designs for more serious photographers, along with excellent low-light response. First up, the Lumix 3D1 features a… Read More

According to new research from Retrevo, approximately 55 percent of people that are planning on purchasing a HDTV during 2012 aren't interested in paying for a model capable of 3D. Twenty-three percent are interested in buying a 3DTV if the price difference compared to a regular HDTV is small and 22 percent of people planning on purchasing a new HDTV will pay for a 3D model despite the increased cost. Between the months of July 2010 and… Read More

Panasonic has released firmware that will upgrade seven of its Lumix G interchangeable lens series to HD quality. This means videos will be smoother and won’t suffer autofocus lag or noise, and Panasonic says its optical image stabilizer technology will be enhanced by the upgrade. It’s an all-around bonus for Lumix G-series users, a high-end device that nails stills but can’t quite compete with dedicated cameras for video recording. It’s a… Read More

A small battery-powered robot made by Panasonic will be put through its paces next month when it takes on a testing Ironman triathlon course in Hawaii. The stunt being performed by the Japanese-made robot is intended to promote Panasonic’s latest set of batteries, which the Japanese electronics company claims can be recharged around 1,800 times using a special recharger pad. As reported by Reuters, Panasonic’s Evolta robot has already climbed… Read More

Despite mild protestations (if you can even call them that), excitement over Nikon possibly entering the interchangeable lens market continues to build. And who can blame Nikon for wanting a piece of this action? Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are a trendy item at the moment, not to mention hot sellers. Olympus and Sony are home to the popular PEN and NEX series, respectively, and Pentax and Panasonic have their own lineups as well. But… Read More

Panasonic Solutions Company has taken the wraps off its new PT-AR100U high-definition home theater projector, offering a mix of features and specs aimed at meeting general home entertainment needs, from high-quality cinema to fast-paced sports and games. Panasonic even aims to make the PT-AR100U less fiddly than a typical projector, with a Light Harmonizer feature that senses ambient lighting and color and automatically adjusts the… Read More