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Sony RX100 III

Sony’s RX100 III ratchets the features on our favorite compact cam even higher

How can Sony improve upon its RX100 compact camera? By squeezing in a quality electronic viewfinder, better lens, and the latest image processor.
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Update: Sony reveals price, availability of A7S full-frame 4K mirrorless camera

Sony's latest 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera, the A7S, will sell in July for $2,500. Geared toward video production, the camera can record 4K video.
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Canon PowerShot N100 review

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Jetblue gets nerdy, paints binary code on one of its planes

To mark the rollout of in-flight Wi-Fi, Jetblue repainted and re-christened one of its A320s with a custom livery that's painted in binary code.
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Nikon’s V3 too rich for your blood? Here comes the more affordable J4, S2 mirrorless cameras

Nikon has introduced two new compact system cameras, the J4 and S2. Following the recently announced V3, both cameras feature a fast, 20-frame burst mode.
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Nikon’s new lighter, tougher 400mm super-telephoto lens will cost you $12,000

No, Nikon's new 400mm lens is not for the casual DSLR user. But for professionals, Nikon says they'll get best optics and image quality.
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Canon puts out 2 new ultra-wide-angle lenses, plus all-white version of Rebel SL1 DSLR

Canon adds two new ultra-wide-angle lenses to its EF and EF-S lineups . In addition, Canon launches an all-white version of the EOS Rebel SL1.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer turns NFL draft into family trip with mom

Former Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver – and future Denver Bronco – Cody Latimer turns NFL draft into his family's first trip to New York City.
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review

Bang Olufsen BeoVision Avant

Bang & Olufsen’s 4K Avant isn’t a TV, it’s a motorized conversation piece

Bang & Olufsen's latest TV supports 4K Ultra High-Definition resolution and has a 3-channel audio system, but it's really about the luxury experience.
Samsung NX3000 mirrorless camera

Samsung goes retro with its new affordable NX3000 mirrorless camera

Samsung has unveiled its new NX3000, an affordable compact system camera with a retro-inspired design, but shares similar specs to its predecessor.
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Company behind popular VSCO Cam app gets $40 million investment to lead new initiatives

The company behind the popular VSCO Cam photo editing app has received a $40 million investment from Accel Partners, an early investor in Facebook.
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World’s largest photograph requires an aircraft hangar to accommodate its size

The Smithsonian is exhibiting the world's largest photograph, which was created using an abandoned aircraft hangar that was converted into a pinhole camera.
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Canon Powershot SX700 HS review

Sony A77 Mark II

Sony’s wicked A77 is back with a crazy 79-point autofocus system in the Mark II

Sony launches the A77 Mark II, a new enthusiast/pro DSLR with an enhanced autofocus system and fast continuous burst mode than its predecessor.
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SunBriteTV cuts the fat, tames the heat with next-gen weatherproof LED HDTVs

By switching to LED panels and using a new heat-management system, SunBriteTV's latest outdoor HDTV is 50-percent slimmer, and also brighter and lighter.
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Update: Cinetics Axis360 motorized tripod wraps up on Kickstarter, last chance to chip in

The Axis360 from Cinetics is an affordable, compact motorized tripod system that automatically pans, tilts, and slides your camera to create smooth videos.
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Now Google Street View lets you rewind time to the good old days (of 2007)

Google has added time travel to Street View. Well, virtually, that is. You can now look at past images for a particular location, as far back as 2007.
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Toshiba’s U3 MicroSD cards are fast enough to handle 4K video, still tiny and easy to lose

Toshiba has unveiled the world's fastest MicroSD card. These U3-designated cards can support 4K, 2K, and live video broadcast recordings.
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Flickr updates iOS, Android app with vastly improved experience and features

Flickr has updated its mobile app, making it more in-line with other photo apps (filters, short videos, sharing) and giving it an improved user experience.
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Nikon debuts compact J4 camera with fast burst mode

Nikon has a new mirrorless camera out, the Nikon 1 J4. The 18.4-megapixel camera has specs similar to the recently announced Nikon 1 V3.
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Second time’s the charm? Nikon revisits Android with the Coolpix S810C

Nikon has announced the second-generation of its Android-based Coolpix, the S810c, with new specs and updated version of Android.
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Ricoh to make only a thousand limited-edition Pentax Q7 Premium Kits, includes 4 lenses

Ricoh announced that the Q7 Premium Kit, a special-edition version that comes with several lenses and accessories, will also be highly limited.
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Canon PowerShot Elph 340 HS Review

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Lensbaby brings ‘sweet spot’ focusing to the iPhone with new lens accessory

Lensbaby brings its unique "sweet spot" focusing effect to the iPhone, with a new accessory lens that attaches magnetically.
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First look: Kodak Alaris’ foolproof iPad app easily turns digital photos into analog prints

Kodak's first tablet-specific app makes printing your photos simple. It's barebones and limited, but Kodak says that was done on purpose.
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Are ‘Shelfies’ the next big trend? Google adds shareable selfies to Gmail

Nope, the Shelfie is nothing more than part of a joke from April Fools' Day-loving Google, but it does mark Gmail's 10th anniversary.
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 keeps its 24x zoom steady by employing an advanced 5-axis system

Olympus' new Stylus SH-1 utilizes a 5-axis image stabilization system, which is particular useful with the SH-1's long 24x optical zoom.
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Olympus’ new TG-3 rugged camera may be brawny, but it has a bit of smarts packed in, too

The Stylus Tough TG-3, Olympus' newest rugged compact camera, comes with Wi-Fi and GPS built in. It also has a fast f/2, 4x zoom lens, and new macro modes.
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GoPro shows you what kayaking off a waterfall looks like, from 4 gnarly angles

The latest video from GoPro shows extreme kayaker Dane Jackson going off a waterfall, seen from various angles. The video was made entirely with GoPro cams.
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Canon’s latest campaign in Australia touts no products, focuses on eye of the beholder

Canon in Australia has launched a new advertising campaign, starting with a beautiful teaser video and the hashtag, #whatdoyousee.
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Update: Nikon issues new statement, reiterates commitment to supporting D600 owners

Nikon has issued a technical service advisory to all D600 owners that concerns a sensor problem due to dust and oil.
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Teenager’s obsession with the perfect selfie nearly drives him to suicide

A British teen who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder was reportedly so obsessed with taking the perfect selfie, that it nearly drove him to suicide.
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Despite disputes of authenticity, Apollo 15 camera receives nearly $1 million winning bid

A Hasselblad camera used in the Apollo 15 moon landing mission was sold for more than $900,000 at the WestLicht auction, but there's some controversy.