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- Tech Today: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
- HP TouchPad sales continue as HP promises more stock
- Sony S1 now known as Sony Tablet S
- Facebook plans to expand its new California HQ
- iPad app news: Bungie iPad game coming Sept 1st
- Facebook Places is scrapped
- Canon IXUS 230 HS compact camera unveiled
- Facebook plans expansion of new Headquarters
- Dutch court injunction bans Samsung Galaxy S II sales
- China now largest PC market in the world
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gaming eyewear unveiled
- HTC Puccini tablet: Pictures and specs leak before launch
- Facebook security changes not enough say Sophos
- iPhone 4S rumours suggest budget iPhone within weeks
- Nikon announces new compact cameras
- BlackBerry users expect more says RIM's UK MD
- Sonic 4 Episode 2 coming 2012
- Nikon COOLPIX AW100 announced
- Samsung Galaxy W unveiled alongside three new handsets
- Kubrick invented the tablet not Apple say Samsung
- Sony NEX-VG20E camcorder unveiled
- Sony NEX-5N super-slim compact unleashed
- Sony NEX-7 interchangeable lens compact outed
- Sony Alpha A77 and A65 official
- Tech Today: Facebook tag approval, iPhone 5 for October?
| Tech Today: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:24 PM PDT
Following an epochal Wednesday night in the tech world, here's the news that broke after you logged-off. Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Tim Cook takes over as new CEO of Apple
Steve Jobs pens emotional resignation letter
In other news...
Star Wars Kinect delayed until 2012
New BlackBerrys to run Android apps?
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| HP TouchPad sales continue as HP promises more stock Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:17 AM PDT
HP TouchPad sales to be given second wind as HP confirms more stock of the webOS tablet is heading to the UK Following the recent fire sale that saw the UK’s HP TouchPad stocks drop to £90 and subsequently sell out HP has confirmed more stocks of the former iPad rival will be made available to consumers soon.
In the wake of the announcement that HP was to cease production of the TouchPad and all other webOS hardware retailers slashed the price of the 10-inch tablet with the 16GB edition selling for just £90 whilst the 32GB offering lined up at £115.
One outlet which saw stocks of the webOS device quickly snapped up was the Dixons Retail Group. Speaking with T3’s sister site Tech Radar Dixon Retail’s head of media relations Mark Webb said: "This is a good product at a great price. Demand has been phenomenal and at times it has been frankly crazy.”
Were you left disappointed by the quickly disappearing TouchPad stocks earlier this week, will you be looking to snap up one of the next batch? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Sony S1 now known as Sony Tablet S Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT
Sony has decided to give its first tablet entry an official title as the Sony Tablet S, not the Sony Tablet S1 Tech website Engadget has managed to get hold of more information concerning Sony's first entry into the tablet market, the Sony Tablet S.
Alongside the rename the Tablet S is going to be arriving with Android Honeycomb 3.1, whether it'll have a more comprehensive UI than was last seen is still open for discussion however. There's also word that Sony will be looking to upgrade the Sony Tablet S to Ice Cream Sandwich as soon as it becomes available.
The Tablet S will also come with a host of features which will mean the tablet is able to communicate with numerous Sony home devices such as streaming content to TV's as well as music systems. This will all be accompanied with Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited services.
Sony's aim is for the Tablet S to be heading to market in the first couple of weeks of September however that's not definite, no word on pricing either but as soon as T3 knows you'll know.
What do you think, is the Sony Tablet S a true rival for the tablet market? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Facebook plans to expand its new California HQ Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT
Not only is Facebook relocating to new California HQ, it is also planning a large-scale expansion. In early 2009 Facebook moved from its plush HQ in Palo Alto, California to Stanford Research Park, previously home to pioneering American firms such as Hewlett Packard and Lockheed Martin. Earlier this year, the social network site announced that it was moving its base of operations again, to Menlo Park. Following news that Facebook has signed up 30 million UK users, it appears that it's optimism knows no bounds, as it announced plans today to expand the HQ at Menlo Park to accomodate a larger workforce.
The 1,500 people currently working for Facebook at Stanford Research Park are gradually being relocated to the East Campus of Menlo Park, which is being renovated. Facebook's ambition however is to employ around 9,000 people, an ambition that the East Campus at Menlo Park , with a total capacity of 6,600, is simply not enough to realise. The plan then is to extend Menlo Park across Highway 84 and create a new West Campus which will house another 2,800 employees.
Employing a workforce of 9,000 people brings about new challenges of rush hour traffic and parking around the Menlo Park site, however Facebook are committed to alleviating these problems in an eco-friendly manner. Despite the five storey parking deck that will be the centrepiece of the West Campus, Facebook will offer shuttles, free Caltrain passes and organised van pools to try and discourage single-driver commuting.
Most of all, Facebook is very committed to promoting bike commuting. Buildings will have showers and towel service, lockers for commuters, bike shelters and a bike-loan service for the more tentative bicyclist. The new campus will even have a 'bike doctor' to help with repairs and general bike-related issues.
Employees in the new West Campus will certainly be well fed. The campus will have two cafés serving three meals through-out the day, a coffee shop, open pit BBQ, a taco shack, a pizza stand and a salad bar. Facebook employees will also be looked after by the addition of a fitness center, a cinema and an on-site doctor.
Construction itself won't begin until 2013, as the West Campus needs an environmental review before anyone can start laying foundations. But the plans themselves are very exciting. The blue-hued social network is now in direct competition with other net based colossi such as Google, as evidenced by Facebook's direct criticism of Google+ last week. and these plans show they are willing to match Google's dedication to their workers and consequent dedication to growth and improvement.
Do you think that Facebook can continue to grow into new areas or do you think the social networking site has reached saturation point? Let us know what you think via the T3 Facebook and Twitter feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPad app news: Bungie iPad game coming Sept 1st Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:42 AM PDT
Halo developers begin indie initiative with swashbuckling pirate adventure. Bungie, the video game studio behind the fabled Halo series, will launch its first game for the Apple iPad on September 1st.
Strategy game Crimson Steam Pirates is the first title in the Bungie Aerospace initiative, which connects with independent developers to give their titles higher profile launches. It was built by the Harebrained Schemes studio.
Crimson Steam Pirates, which is the first of a number of episodes will feature 8 free missions, during which you'll have to "Command your fleet and your Steampunk crew using an elegant action interface. Crimson: Steam Pirates' turn-based gameplay provides an addicting mixture of strategy and action as you anticipate your enemies' moves and counter them, luring them into a deadly hail of weapons fire while uncovering the mystery brewing in the Caribbean."
A second chapter will also be available on September 1st, which will also feature another 8 missions to power through. Crimson Stream Pirates, which features pass-and-play multiplayer elements will be an iPad exclusive.
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:40 AM PDT
Every time a company has an idea it always has a chance of failing, sadly Facebook's Places has suffered this fate, with rival FourSquare staying top dog Facebook has decided to scrap Facebook Places the location checking-in service which allows users to set their locations on the social network.
The decision came after it was found that FourSquare was still dominating the market and uptake of the service was just not as constant as was first thought. Users will still be able to add locations to statuses however the check-in feed had been removed on the site and on the apps.
One could argue this will be one less thing to worry about for the company after security firm Sophos said that Facebook had much more room for improvement concerning its security features.
What do you think, will Facebook Places be sorely missed? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Canon IXUS 230 HS compact camera unveiled Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:38 AM PDT
Canon IXUS 230 HS release set for October with a £229 price tag Canon has unveiled its latest range of IXUS compact cameras with the Canon IXUS 230 HS landing as a super-slim 12.1-megapixel offering with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities.
The latest snapper to land sporting Canon’s High Sensitivity HS branding the IXUS 230 HS is a low light specialist with a 28mm wide lens boasting 8x optical zoom slotted within a minimalist 22.1mm thick body.
Heading for an October release with a £229 price tag the Canon IXUS 230 HS also plays host to a range of additional features including 240fps Super Slow Motion video capture and high-speed burst shooting that lets users capture up to 8.7 shots per second.
Does the Canon IXUS 230 HS pique your interest, will it be atop your Christmas tech wish list? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Facebook plans expansion of new Headquarters Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:11 AM PDT
Not only is Facebook relocating to new California HQ, it is also planning a large-scale expansion. In early 2009 Facebook moved from its plush HQ in Palo Alto, California to Stanford Research Park, previously home to pioneering American firms such as Hewlett Packard and Lockheed Martin. Earlier this year, the social network site announced that it was moving its base of operations again, to Menlo Park. Following news that Facebook has signed up 30 million UK users, it appears that it's optimism knows no bounds, as it announced plans today to expand the HQ at Menlo Park to accomodate a larger workforce.
The 1,500 people currently working for Facebook at Stanford Research Park are gradually being relocated to the East Campus of Menlo Park, which is being renovated. Facebook's ambition however is to employ around 9,000 people, an ambition that the East Campus at Menlo Park , with a total capacity of 6,600, is simply not enough to realise. The plan then is to extend Menlo Park across Highway 84 and create a new West Campus which will house another 2,800 employees.
Employing a workforce of 9,000 people brings about new challenges of rush hour traffic and parking around the Menlo Park site, however Facebook are committed to alleviating these problems in an eco-friendly manner. Despite the five storey parking deck that will be the centrepiece of the West Campus, Facebook will offer shuttles, free Caltrain passes and organised van pools to try and discourage single-driver commuting.
Most of all, Facebook is very committed to promoting bike commuting. Buildings will have showers and towel service, lockers for commuters, bike shelters and a bike-loan service for the more tentative bicyclist. The new campus will even have a 'bike doctor' to help with repairs and general bike-related issues.
Employees in the new West Campus will certainly be well fed. The campus will have two cafés serving three meals through-out the day, a coffee shop, open pit BBQ, a taco shack, a pizza stand and a salad bar. Facebook employees will also be looked after by the addition of a fitness center, a cinema and an on-site doctor.
Construction itself won't begin until 2013, as the West Campus needs an environmental review before anyone can start laying foundations. But the plans themselves are very exciting. The blue-hued social network is now in direct competition with other net based colossi such as Google, as evidenced by Facebook's direct criticism of Google+ last week. and these plans show they are willing to match Google's dedication to their workers and consequent dedication to growth and improvement.
Do you think that Facebook can continue to grow into new areas or do you think the social networking site has reached saturation point? Let us know what you think via the T3 Facebook and Twitter feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Dutch court injunction bans Samsung Galaxy S II sales Posted: 24 Aug 2011 07:30 AM PDT
Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy S and Galaxy Ace hit by new injunction awarded to Apple by a Dutch court A Dutch court has awarded Apple an injunction that will see the Samsung Galaxy S II handset banned from sale in the country, new reports have revealed.
After the recent overruling of the injunction that stopped Samsung selling its 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab to European markets, new reports have suggested a Rechtbank’s-Gravenhage court in The Hague has now granted Apple a preliminary injunction preventing the sale of the Samsung Galaxy S II handset.
The latest in a longstanding legal battle the Galaxy S II injunction follows a ruling by a German court which saw the Galaxy Tab 10.1 briefly barred from sale across European markets before the decision was overturned.
The injunction, which applies to three separate subsidiaries of Samsung based in the Netherlands, will not see the range of handsets barred across the EU but might force the Korean tech giant to re-route its shipments to the continent in order to bypass its European logistics hub based in Holland.
Update Speaking with T3 an official spokesperson for samsung has said: "Today's ruling is an affirmation that the GALAXY range of products is innovative and distinctive. With regard to the single infringement cited in the ruling, we will take all possible measures including legal action to ensure that there is no disruption in the availability of our GALAXY smartphones to Dutch consumers. This ruling is not expected to affect sales in other European markets.
We will continue our plans to introduce new products and technologies that meet and exceed consumer expectations. And we will defend our intellectual property rights through the ongoing legal proceedings around the world.”
Is the Samsung Galaxy S II the best handset currently available to by or does the HTC Sensation or Apple iPhone 4 top its 1.2GHz dual-core credentials? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| China now largest PC market in the world Posted: 24 Aug 2011 06:49 AM PDT
International Data Corporation has released statistics which show the US will be taking the no.2 spot in the PC market - but not for long The IDC has released statistics which show that China has overtaken the US as the leader in the global PC market shipping in the last quarter $11.9 billion worth of units.
The US was left behind with 21 per cent of the global market, shipping only $11.7 billion worth of units this quarter, however the IDC does suggest this may not be a permanent fixture, yet. With the US market picking up for the holiday season it's likely that the United States will surpass that figure, leaving them back at no.1 for by the end of 2011.
This is not permanent though as China's global share is slowly increasing all the time, so by 2012 it's expected to be back at no.1 in more of a cemented position. Many believe this is an indication of things to come, and with a population of over 1.3 billion China is a resource that hasn't as yet been fully explored in terms of technological imports. With the iPhone not even licensed in China, it's a stark reminder of just what effect a more open policy on technology products could have on the global markets.
What do you think, will the iPhone or Android take hold in China? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: TheNextWeb
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| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gaming eyewear unveiled Posted: 24 Aug 2011 06:48 AM PDT
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release preluded by MW3 gaming eyewear unveiling Ahead of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release date developer Activision has confirmed it has partnered with Gunnar Optics to offer a limited edition pair of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gaming Eyewear.
The technology eyewear specialist is to launch the COD branded gaming glasses to coincide with the November 8th Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release with a specially formulated amber tint lens shifting colour spectrums of offer gamers improved contrast and resolution absorption.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gaming eyewear pictures
“GUNNAR Advanced Gaming Eyewear creates a more comfortable and rich visual experience, improving a gamers’ visual efficiency, endurance, and recovery, while combating eye fatigue during extending hours of gaming,” the company said of its new MW3 line.
Available for pre-order in the US priced $99 per pair, the MW3 eyewear is also available with prescription lenses at an additional cost.
Is dedicated gaming eyewear taking it too far or a handy inclusion to any avid gamers’ arsenal? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| HTC Puccini tablet: Pictures and specs leak before launch Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:43 AM PDT
HTC Puccini: Pictures and specs of the next 10.1-inch Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet Ahead of the device’s expected IFA unveiling the repeatedly leaked 10.1-inch HTC Puccini has appeared online once again with a series of clear spyshots landing alongside some rather impressive specs.
Shown as sporting a brushed aluminium casing with a substantial black bezel the HTC Puccini is claimed by tech site Engadget as readying for launch with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM.
Following on from the 7-inch HTC Flyer tablet which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year the Puccini is to land as a direct rival to Apple’s market dominating iPad 2 device.
Speaking with T3 ahead of the expected HTC Puccini arrival a HTC spokesperson remained typically cagey stating: “we do not comment on rumour and speculation.”
Can HTC’s claimed 10-inch tablet truly challenge the Apple iPad 2 atop the tablet charts? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Facebook security changes not enough say Sophos Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:27 AM PDT
Sophos believes that Facebook should be taking the lead, not being told to take the lead by regulators when it comes to its privacy options Online security firm Sophos has been looking at the new security changes made by Facebook which will be rolling in today and is asking whether firstly they've done enough, and secondly, what more could they be doing.
The changes themselves range from making existing options easier to access to their most notable adjustment in the form of photo-tagging. Before, anyone was able to tag a person, with the photo appearing on the news feed and then having to be removed afterwards by un-tagging the image. Now however Facebook will let you approve all tags before they appear on the newsfeed.
While Sophos welcomes these changes, senior technology consultant Graham Cluley believes that they still have more to do, 'While there’s a lot of good stuff here, with Facebook making efforts to simplify the way its privacy settings work, Facebook doesn’t seem to have addressed the more fundamental privacy issues on the site'
He goes on to say 'Facebook should become truly ‘opt-in’, not just on the basis that a new user opts in by joining Facebook in the first place, but on the basis that features are turned off until users decide to activate them.'
These new features will be available from today and you can see a full list of them here. What do you think, is Facebook doing enough or could they improve? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPhone 4S rumours suggest budget iPhone within weeks Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:09 AM PDT
Apple iPhone 5 release to see iPhone 4S land as Apple's budget smartphone offering? Ahead of the iPhone 5 release date new reports have suggested the next-generation smartphone is to be joined by a cheaper iPhone 4 arrival as Apple looks to make headway into the mid-range smartphone market.
Continuing rumours of a mooted iPhone 4S device, Apple is said to be preparing the second device in an attempt to quash Google’s dominance of the mid-range smartphone market through its Android operating system.
Whilst latest iPhone 5 rumours have put the device as sporting an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities and a 1GHz dual-core processor, iPhone 4S speculation has seen the budget iPhone tipped as boasting the same form factor as the current iPhone 4 but with just 8GB of internal storage and a lower quality display.
With the iPHone 5 launch widely expected for sometime in September The Guardian has today reported that Apple will “release a cheaper iPhone 4 within weeks, cutting profit margins to win lower-end customers from rivals such as Nokia in China and other emerging markets.”
Would a mid-range iPhone tempt you into plumping for an Apple handset or is the company’s cream of the crop device the only way to go? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Nikon announces new compact cameras Posted: 24 Aug 2011 03:52 AM PDT
Nikon has spoilt us with what can only be described as an entirely new range in itself, from their high-end D-SLR's to their compacts, they've got a new product. Nikon has unveiled a slew of new cameras, covering all ranges and throwing in some big new features such as 3D-imaging and built-in pico projectors.
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First up is the king of the range, the Nikon P7100. An update on the old model, the P7100 is their ultimate compact D-SLR offering a 10.1MP sensor with full manual controls, 7.1x zoom and a hinged-touchscreen which allows you to take perfect images from any angle. At £499 it's not cheap, but for that you get all the features of a SLR in the body of a compact, it's out 22 September.
Next up are the S1200pj and S100, both offering up a compact with a difference. The S1200pj has a built-in pico projector while the S100 is able to take 3D images from different angles, putting them together so they can be put together and viewed on a 3DTV. Both offer 720p recording and the S1200pj comes with a 14MP lens while the S100 is endowed with a larger 16MP, both these will be available for £399 and £249 respectively.
For those who want a compact with the zoom of a bigger camera, but don't want the bulk of an SLR Nikon has unveiled the S6100 and S8200, both with insane zoom capabilities. The S6200 is the smaller sibling and has only, we say only, a 10x zoom with 16MP and 720p recording. The S8200 on the other hand has a mammoth 14x zoom and offers up full 1080p recording, again these are priced £179 and £279 respectively.
Finally we have the super compacts from Nikon with the S4150 showing us the meaning of 'pocket friendly'. At just 128g, the S4150 is incredibly lightweight but still manages to pack in a14MP sensor and offer up 720p stereo video recording. If perhaps you'd like just a few more megapixels then the S6150 will offer up a 16MP sensor and 7x zoom, all for £159.99.
So there we have it, Nikon's latest line-up, what's impressed you the most? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BlackBerry users expect more says RIM's UK MD Posted: 24 Aug 2011 03:30 AM PDT
RIM's UK MD exclusively tells T3 BlackBerry users expect more from their smartphones as the company unveils the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Following the official unveiling of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 yesterday Research In Motion’s UK Managing Director has revealed BlackBerry users want more from their devices.
Speaking exclusively with T3 RIM’s UK MD, Stephen Bates revealed the Canadian phone manufacturer had been forced to up its game in order to compete with the rise in rival devices and the increasing expectations of its user base.
Bates, who suggests “people are learning to use more on their smartphones,” has said BlackBerry is looking to learn from these user demands to improve the company’s handsets.
“The Curve has been our number one successful product. It’s proving to be the workhorse across all demographics.” He added: “We’ve learnt a lot from our early customer feedback around the Curve, around providing sharper, slicker graphics and a faster phone.”
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is to hit the UK running the company’s new BlackBerry OS 7 operating system alongside a 480 x 360p display, 5-megapixel rear mounted camera and an 800MHz processor. The company’s traditional full QWERTY keyboard and a minimalist 11mm form factor complete the handset offering.
Has RIM done enough in its latest range of BlackBerry handsets to tempt you splashing out on one of the OS 7 handsets? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 24 Aug 2011 03:01 AM PDT
Sequel coming at last, but will it be better than average Episode 1. Sega has said it’s working towards the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode 2, in 2012. The news comes a year after Episode 1 was released to mixed reviews, with the 2D platform game criticised for rehashing old levels.
Speaking to Eurogamer, Sega’s Takashi Iikuka said, “Moving forward to 2012, Sonic will still be going, so I'd hope to provide Episode 2 then." Responding to questions about whether Sony had been slow to release Episode 2, he said, “It was always the plan. We knew about the anniversary year [of Sonic in 2011], and [Sonic] Generations was planned way in advance. It was always our plan to release Episode 2 after Generations."
Either way, Sony will need to address gamers complaints about Episode 1, ideally bringing back the old-school style Sonic and making levels look and feel different to those found on the Mega Drive.
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:59 AM PDT
Nikon has revealed the AW100 a camera so tough that if Shackleton were alive he'd be first in the queue. The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is Nikon's first 'rugged' camera designed for those who lead an adventurous life and need a camera that will suitably do them proud.
Waterproof to an impressive 10m the Nikon is truly waterproof, none of this 'splashproof' malarky, shockproof from heights of 1.5m and freezeproof to temperatures as low as -10 degrees. All of this achievable without the need for extra-casing or any attachements. Inside you'll fine a 16MP sensor and full 1080p video recording with stereo sound, add to that Nikon's EXPEED 2 processing system and a full panorama mode.
The Nikon also has GPS built-in along with a 'world map' so that you can see exactly which mountains you've climbed, of course in the unlikely event you happen to get lost, that's not a problem as the AW100 also has a digital-compass thrown in. The Nikon AW100 will be available for all prospective adventure junkies on 8 September for £329
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| Samsung Galaxy W unveiled alongside three new handsets Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:47 AM PDT
Samsung shows off four new Galaxy smartphones to follow on from the Samsung Galaxy S II Ahead of a formal IFA unveiling Samsung has revealed a range of four new Galaxy handsets with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread devices the first to sport the company’s new smartphone naming strategy.
Heading the new arrivals is the Samsung Galaxy W, short for Wonder and named to denote the device’s “High quality, strategic model” which is “perfect for those seeking a balance between style and performance.”
Completing the selection of new Galaxy handsets are the Samsung Galaxy Y and Y Pro with the Y moniker to show the smartphones are “entry models or strategic models for emerging markets or a younger audience more sensitive to price.” The Samsung Galaxy Y is to land with a 832MHz processor.
"As Samsung continues to innovate, our goal is to provide consumers with an experience uniquely tailored to their needs,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “We have introduced steps to ensure users can simply identify the device designed to deliver the perfect experience for them.”
Full specs, prices and release dates for the range of four new Galaxy handsets are to be officially announced at the company’s IFA conference in Berlin next week.
Which of the four new Samsung Galaxy handsets most piques your interest? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Kubrick invented the tablet not Apple say Samsung Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:19 AM PDT
In a legal battle that's become about as exciting as watching a broken kettle boil it's nice to see one side taking the initiative. Samsung is hoping this move will win them some serious legal brownie points Samsung is planning on using the Stanley Kubrick classic 2001: A Space Odyssey as a way of proving that Apple's patent for a 'tablet computer' is completely void citing that Kubrick first thought of the idea around forty years ago.
Known as the 'prior-art' defence the claim can be made that if there is firm evidence that an idea or product has existed before the patent was made it can potentially invalidate that patent. It's a bold move from the Korean company which is still reeling from the blow Apple dealt when it banned the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe over patent infringements.
While the ban was only temporary this is just one aspect of a legal battle that has been knee-deep in accussations. Most recently a dutch tech website claimed that Apple had been tampering with images of Samsung's products to make them look more alike in the legal documents they were submitting.
What do you think, has Samsung got a winning formula here or is it clutching at straws? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Sony NEX-VG20E camcorder unveiled Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:19 AM PDT
RAW skills and beefed up lens support. Sony’s had a busy morning, and it’s rounded off its string of imaging announcements with a new camcorder, the NEX-VG20E. Using the same E-mount lens system as the NEX-7 and NEX-5N, it comes full of features that budding directors will love.
Naturally, Full HD recording, in AVCHD, leads the line. There are 50p and 25p progressive modes for more movie-like shots, as well as RAW format support for pros looking to get the very best out of the camera.
Audio’s been given a boost too, with a new Quad Capsule Spatial Array microphone for picking up sound in a more effective way. The button layout has also been tweaked in order to be more intuitive.
The NEX-VG20E will be hitting stores in November. Looking to upgrade your camcorder? Tell us what you think of Sony’s new effort on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony NEX-5N super-slim compact unleashed Posted: 24 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT
NEX-5N is sequel to best-selling NEX-5. Sony’s new top-end NEX-7 a touch too much for your tastes? Then the Sony NEX05 might just be the answer. The successor to the ace, Sony NEX-5, this interchangeable lens compact measures just 23.3mm thin and is fully loaded with smarts to keep budding photo enthusiasts happy.
16.1 megapixels means you can take high resolution shots with ease, while a new BIONZ processor allows the ISO to be ramped up to a frankly ludicrous 25,600. That means shots in dark places should be a doddle, although we imagine there’ll be fair bit of noise thrown into the bargain too.
10 frames per second continuous shooting will make firing off sports shots and the like a breeze, while Full HD video also comes as standard. Picture Effect modes mean you can tweak your handiwork on the NEX-5N without having to load it up to Photoshop. There are stacks of art modes too for giving your images a unique feel before you start shooting.
The NEX-5N works with Sony’s E-mount lenses and is set for release in September, Tempted? Let us know now on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony NEX-7 interchangeable lens compact outed Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:46 PM PDT
Sony's back with a new interchangeable lens compact and it's better than ever. Sony’s NEX interchangeable lens compacts took the world by storm last year. And now the Big S is back with a new top-end effort in its NEX range: the NEX-7.
As well as being loaded up with 24.3 megapixels, the NEX-7 is chock full of top-end smarts, including Full HD movie mode, which can now be used with manual focus. Videos can be shot in full manual mode, with sound quality also improved compared to 2010’s NEX-5.
There’s a 3-inch OLED panel slapped on the back, with 100 per cent frame coverage to ensure you see exactly what you’re snapping every time. There’s 10 frames per second continuous shooting to match Sony’s new A65 DSLR, alongside a rather nippy 0.02 second release time lag, for getting off different shots as quickly as possible.
The NEX-7 hasn’t been slapped with a price tag yet, but it’ll be out in November, so there’s time yet for you to get saving. Tell us what you think of the NEX-7 now on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony Alpha A77 and A65 official Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:31 PM PDT
Sony amps up SLR range with two new feature-packed snappers. Sony has just given the official nod to two new Alpha DSLRs. The A77 and A65 each pack in a massive 24.3 megapixels for high resolution pics, as well as cramming in HD video and super-fast continuous shooting.
The latter is the biggest draw on the A77, which at 12 frames per second (fps) is the world’s fastest full-resolution continuous burst shooting with phase detection. Well, that’s according to Sony, a company not unknown for breaking records that most people are simply unaware of. Either way, it means you’ll be able to reel off stacks of snaps in quick smart fashion. The less speedy A65 can handle 10 fps.
On top of that, you’ll find autofocus with a 19 point detection system and Full HD video, as well as translucent mirror tech for getting super sharp shots. The A77 also comes with a 3 way tilting LCD panel slapped on the back.
UK prices are still TBA, but both cameras will be on the shelves of a gadget emporium near you from October. Fancy one? Tell us now over on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tech Today: Facebook tag approval, iPhone 5 for October? Posted: 23 Aug 2011 06:33 PM PDT
With a bizarre twist to the Samsung/Apple legal battle and some new Facebook privacy settings, it's the tech news that broke after you logged-off Facebook finally adds tag approval settings
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Motorola's Android sales dip by 50 per cent
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