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IntelliScanner Kitchen Companion 100 "IntelliScanner is now shipping Kitchen Companion 100, the Company's new handheld barcode scanner and software bundle for smart grocery shopping and nutrition/recipe management.Kitchen Companion is powered by an Internet-enabled database of over 300,000 grocery items. Simply scan the barcode on anything as it's thrown away, then download the information like a digital camera for complete details including the name, brand, category, shopping section, and size. Users can print out a categorized shopping list, or send the list to an iPod, Palm, or cell phone. For power users, Kitchen Companion offers advanced quantity management, scan in/out capabilities, consumption history, physical location tracking, custom searching, dynamic shopping lists, and nutrition information from the USDA." For more information: IntelliScanner Kitchen Companion 100. Plus, more announcements in News: * O'Reilly Dreamweaver 8: The Missing Manual Book Published * TechSmith Celebrates SnagIt's 15th Anniversary with Release of Version 8 * Magix Announces Movie Edit Pro 11 - Powerful Home Video Editing At Great Value * No Starch Press Wicked Cool Perl Scripts Book Published |
New CorelDRAW and WordPerfect X3 Products  "Corel Corporation announced the availability of the new Corel WordPerfect(R) Office X3 family of desktop productivity software - the newest version of the world's leading alternative to Microsoft(R) Office. Providing enhanced compatibility with Microsoft Office, as well as industry-leading feature richness, ease-of-use and value, Corel WordPerfect Office X3 sets a new standard for content re-use as the first and only office suite to natively import and export word processing documents, plus export spreadsheets and presentations, to PDF, one of the world's most widely deployed open formats.Corel Corporation also unveiled the latest version of its award-winning graphics suite, CorelDRAW(R) Graphics Suite X3. With more than 40 new and enhanced features, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 will be available for purchase to customers around the world in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese in February 2006." For more information: * CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 * Corel WordPerfect Office X3 Plus, more announcements in News: * Video Professor Launches Learn Wireless Networking Tutorial * Paraglyph Press Degunking Your Home Book Published * Green Nest Releases Learn to Create a Healthy Home CD * O'Reilly Google Advertising Tools Book Published * O'Reilly PCs: The Missing Manual Book Published * Caligari Ships trueSpace7 |
Adobe Production Studio "Adobe Systems Incorporated unveiled Adobe(R) Production Studio, an extension of the Adobe Creative Suite family of products. The most complete post-production software solution available today, Adobe Production Studio combines full new versions of Adobe's world class video and graphics applications -- Adobe After Effects(R) 7.0, Adobe Premiere Pro(R) 2.0, Adobe Audition(R) 2.0, Adobe Encore(R) 2.0 and the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop(R) CS2 and Adobe Illustrator(R) CS2 -- with time-saving innovations such as Adobe Dynamic Link that deliver a highly efficient workflow experience. Adobe Production Studio also integrates Flash Video (FLV) export capabilities to provide video professionals with a new, fluid method of delivering content to the Web using this ubiquitous Web video standard."From individual creatives and videographers to high-end production studios, our customers create award winning work that engages audiences worldwide," said Shantanu Narayen, president and COO of Adobe. "With unparalleled integration between milestone releases of After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Photoshop CS2, the workflow productivity that Dynamic Link delivers, and new Flash Video support, Adobe Production Studio saves users time so they can focus on their creative challenges." For more information: Adobe Production Studio. Plus, more annoucements in News: * Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 Delivers Unparalleled Creative Control for Sophisticated DVD Productions * Adobe Audition 2.0 Adds Precision and Flexibility with Powerful New Audio Tools * Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 Dramatically Increases Post-Production Workflow Productivity * Adobe After Effects 7.0 Delivers Unprecedented Levels of Productivity and Creative Control * O'Reilly ASP.NET 2.0 Cookbook Book Published * Paraglyph Press Windows Admin Scripting Little Black Book, 3rd Edition Book Published |
Maxtor OneTouch III External Storage Family "With the goal of making data backup and protection effortless, Maxtor Corporation announced a new family of Maxtor OneTouch(TM) III external storage and backup solutions that offer a range of features, capacities and performance for home users, creative professionals and business executives. Available on retail shelves starting this month, the line of Maxtor OneTouch III storage solutions, with capacities from 100GB to one terabyte (1,000 GB), provide easy-to-use, automated backup and restore capabilities for PC and Mac users.New software tools, including the ability to synchronize data between two or more computers and a System Rollback feature that helps return PC systems to a healthier state after a damaging spyware attack, are now integrated into the entire Maxtor OneTouch III family of products. Built to last, the Maxtor OneTouch III family features improved acoustics, an inner disk drive casing and shock mounts for additional durability and drive protection. The entirely new user interface is simple to navigate for both Mac and PC users, making it easier to set up and manage data backup, file archiving and system settings. All Maxtor OneTouch external storage and backup systems come with an added data security feature called Maxtor DriveLock(TM), which provides a password protection option to safeguard contents if the drive is ever lost or stolen." For more information: Maxtor OneTouch III External Storage Family. Plus, more announcements in News: * Primera and Imation Announce the World's First Water-Resistant Inkjet-Printable CDs and DVDs * Pretec 4GB i-Disk Touch - The Largest Capacity Fingerprint USB Flash Drive in the World * Newpoint Theatre Director UPS Announced * O'Reilly SQL Cookbook Book Published * Paraglyph Press Looking Good in Print, 6th Edition Book Published * Ricoh Names Kano As North American Master Distributor For New Ricoh Encryption CD-R Media |
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Appliances "Actiontec Electronics announced a new family of wired and wireless Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances designed to simplify rich media access on home networks. The new Actiontec Network Attached Storage and Wireless Network Attached Storage devices enable video, music, gaming, photo and data files from multiple PCs and premium Internet multimedia services to be loaded onto and retrieved directly from the appliance, eliminating complex file share setup procedures as well as the need to keep home computers running to make files available 24x7.Once loaded, the files are always accessible to any PC or networked digital set-top box in the home, without having to keep any computer always powered. The Actiontec NAS products also extend network capacity and double as backup hard drives. Both the Actiontec NAS and Wireless NAS products are available in three configurations: 160GB (enough to store 160,000 photos or 40,000 songs or 1,000 hours of video); 250GB (enough to store 250,000 photos or 62,500 songs or 1,560 hours of video); and unpopulated models with an empty drive bay that can accommodate a 3.5" IDE hard drive of any capacity." For more information: Actiontec Network Attached Storage Appliances. Plus, more announcements in News: * O'Reilly PHP Hacks Book Published * SOFPRO Releases Software Protection Solution for REALbasic Windows Applications * SMC EZ Connect 802.11g Wireless USB Print Server Makes Printers Accessible from Anywhere * Extensis Portfolio 8 Centralizes Key Digital Assets for Easier Sharing Across Workgroups |
EDGE Tech 8GB DiskGO Portable Flash Drive "EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other personal technology solutions is pleased to announce the latest USB flash drive addition to the company's DiskGO!™ line - the new 8GB DiskGO! USB 2.0 Flash Drive. With a sleek silver design, the eight-gigabyte unit is approximately the size of a thumb and can hold thousands of pictures, music files, data files, or documents from a user's computer -- all with one “plug-and-go” step. The unit is priced at $599.Using the included SecureGuard software, the 8GB DiskGO! is password protected and is only 3.37” (L) x 1.05” (W) x .59” (H) in size and weighs in at half an ounce, making this USB Flash drive the perfect solution for accessing information anywhere. Other features on this device include a “plug-'n-play” feature for easy installation and removal, “hot-swappable,” a function which allows easy transfer of information from one computer to the next without restarting, fast USB 2.0 high transfer-speeds, and both PC and Mac compatibility. A keychain grommet, EasyBoot software, built-in clip, and removable cap make this a robust unit." For more information: EDGE Tech 8GB DiskGO Portable Flash Drive. Plus, more announcements in News: * O'Reilly Designing Interfaces Book Published * O'Reilly Linux Multimedia Hacks Book Published * O'Reilly Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML Book Published * ATI Radeon X1600 XT Computer Video Card Ships * ELI 2.0 Broadband Security Appliance for Home and Small Business Users Ships |
Ultimate Home Moviemaking DVD Tutorial "It is one of the most ubiquitous trends of our time: everyone has a camera -- or more likely, multiple cameras -- and they are taking pictures and shooting video whether they use their cell phone, digital still camera or camcorder. But, are the images good? Typically, no.Most people are often disappointed or embarrassed with the results of their video and picture-taking efforts, but don't know how to improve. A new, interactive DVD guide called "Ultimate Home Moviemaking" can teach anyone how to shoot better images and make great home videos in less than an hour and a half. Created by Baxter Gentry, a former television news reporter and longtime professional video producer, Ultimate Home Moviemaking makes an ideal gift and costs only $20. The project was born from Gentry's own passion for making personal videos, and shaped by his 20 years of professional and personal experience." For more information: Ultimate Home Moviemaking DVD Tutorial. Also, new announcements from Maxell (Holographic Disc Recording Technology), Kingston (15-in-1 Card Reader), U3 (Smart USB Drives), Eclipse Solar Gear (Solar Camera/Video Bag & Solar Tackle Bag), and Intuit (TurboTax for 2005) in News. |
Buena Vista Games The Chronicles of Narnia "The quest to save the enchanted land of Narnia has begun. Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with video games inspired by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media’s epic feature film, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” scheduled to release in theaters December 9.The video games are now available at retail outlets worldwide for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, Game Boy® Advance system and PC, Buena Vista Games announced today. Players are thrust into a mysterious frozen world where they will play as four heroes -- Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy Pevensie -- to free Narnia from a cold, bleak eternity under the control of the evil White Witch." For more information: Buena Vista Games The Chronicles of Narnia. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts (The Sims 2 Holiday Edition), Planetwide Games (Comic Book Creator), Child's Play (Videogame Community Charity), Activision (True Crime: New York City), Logitech (Harmony Remote for Xbox 360), and Microsoft (Xbox 360 Lineup) in News. |
Minuteman UPS 1U Rackmount UPS Products "Executives with MINUTEMAN UPS(R) have announced the release of three new additions to their award-winning Enterprise Rackmount UPS line. The new line-interactive products, rated at 700VA, 1000VA and 1500VA, are designed to fit within a 1U rack slot while providing complete protection for sophisticated equipment from all aspects of power problems. "This new product line is comprised of compact units with advanced features for the support of network infrastructure, Audio/Video equipment and Security/CCTV applications," said Rick Hunteman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MINUTEMAN UPS. "Developed to provide reliable and clean power in both AC and battery modes, its 1U design makes it an ideal solution for today's valuable real estate in racks and cabinets. Our aggressive pricing, feature rich design and unparalleled three year warranty make them the best UPS value available today." For more information: Minuteman UPS 1U Rackmount UPS Products. Also, new announcements from SMC (Wireless Networking Products), Stealth Ideas (StealthSurfer II), O'Reilly (Creating Web Sites book, PHP Programming book, and Unix book), and Actiontec (VoSKY Skype Chatterbox) in News. |
The Matrix: Path Of Neo "Atari, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced the highly-anticipated video game THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO(TM) is now available in stores nationwide for the PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System, for the Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for Windows. The follow-up to the multi-million-unit selling Enter the Matrix, THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO marks the second collaboration between Atari and its Shiny Entertainment development studio; the Wachowski brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy; Joel Silver, producer of the trilogy; and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO is the first and only Matrix game that lets gamers take on the role of Neo and become "The One" by reliving his most important and memorable scenarios from the blockbuster motion picture trilogy of The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions from Warner Bros. Pictures. THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO is rated 'T' for Teen. Set in the Matrix universe, THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO will allow gamers to play as the central character "Neo," and relive the most important and memorable scenes from the complete film trilogy." For more information: The Matrix: Path Of Neo. Also, new announcements from NaturalPoint (Optical Head Tracker for Gaming), Activision (Madagascar: Operation Penguin and Action Game Gun), Codemasters (Operation Flashpoint), and Electronic Arts (Lord of the Rings: Tactics and The Sims Complete Collection) in News. |
Staples Brand Shredders Help Against Identity Theft "According to the U.S. National Crime Prevention Council, the fastest growing crime in the nation is identity theft. In 2004, the Federal Trade Commission received 246,000 reports of identity theft and estimates that identity theft costs $53 billion dollars annually. Staples, Inc., the world's largest office products retailer, has introduced its own line of Staples Brand shredders to make it easy for customers to safely dispose of sensitive information.Shredding not only helps protect against fraud, it helps companies comply with federal law. Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, enacted into law this year, consumer or employee information used for business purposes must be properly disposed of - regardless of the size of the business. Staples Brand Shredders can dispose of credit cards, cut through standard staples, and offer varying levels of sheet capacity and shred capability to accommodate the different needs of businesses and consumers. As with all Staples Brand products, each product undergoes extensive third-party quality testing and each model is under warranty." Staples Brand Shredders Help Against Identity Theft. Also, new announcements from Smarthome (High-Tech Holiday Gadgets), O'Reilly (Programming ASP.Net and Linux Pocket Guide), Blue Squirrel (ClickBook 9), and WinZip Computing (WinZip 10) in News. |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Video Game "EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are pleased to announce that the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame has gone gold and is scheduled for release on November 8, 2005 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, Game Boy® Advance, and Windows PC. In the following weeks, the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame will make its debut on the PSP handheld entertainment system.Releasing in conjunction with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s fourth book, the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame offers you the chance to experience all the thrilling moments of the movie and master magic in cooperative play with up to two of your friends. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament and must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, enchanted maze. Experience all the adventures of the movie - from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself!" For more information: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Video Game Also, new announcements from Activision (Call of Duty 2 and Shrek SuperSlam), Sony Media Software (PSP Media Manager), Got Game Entertainment (RHEM 2), and Crave Entertainment (World Championship Poker 2) in News. |
The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 "Xantrex Technology Inc. introduced the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100, a lightweight battery and inverter combination that can operate or recharge a wide range of mobile consumer electronics products through alternating current (AC), or direct current (DC) from a universal serial bus (USB) power outlet. The portable Powerpack weighs less than 2.4 pounds, fits easily in a laptop bag and can recharge a Blackberry(TM) 30 times, an iPod(TM) 20 times, a cell phone at least eight times, or can provide up to 2.5 hours of additional runtime for most laptops without plugging into an outlet."There has been an explosion of personal portable devices in the market. Today's business traveler might have a notebook, a cell phone, an MP3 player or more, but keeping them all powered up -- and traveling with multiple adapters -- is challenging," said Avi Greengart, principal analyst of mobile devices for research firm Current Analysis. "There is a clear market need for more flexible and portable power solutions." The XPower Pocket Powerpack eliminates the cumbersome battery pack accessories, or "bricks," that are traditionally required to recharge mobile devices like cell phones, laptop computers, MP3 players and personal digital assistants (PDAs). The product also includes integrated vehicle and airplane connectors to allow users to operate or recharge devices while in transit." For more information: The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. Also, new announcements from Startly Technologies (QuicKeys 3 for Windows), O'Reilly (Yahoo! Hacks), Alera Technologies (DVD/CD Shredder), No Starch Press (Just Say No To Microsoft), and EDGE Tech (EDGE Dock and Multi Flash Card Reader for iPod) in News. |
Tiger Telematics Gizmondo "Gizmondo USA Inc. subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc confirms its North American launch has gone according to plan receiving an enthusiastic reception from US consumers.The Gizmondo, its games, and satellite navigation package went on sale on Saturday 22nd October 2005 at selected retail locations and the official website. The innovative kiosk marketing initiative went down particularly well with shoppers. The combination of high profile positioning and trained staff drew crowds who were given one-to-one demos of the new multi-entertainment handheld's six core functions (games, music, movies, messaging, a digital camera, and powerful GPS). Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-time operating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts SD and MMC card accessories." For more information: Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Also, new announcements from Namco (Soulcalibur III), Electronic Arts (The Sims 2), Microsoft (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows), Activision (Quake 4 PC), and Got Game Entertainment (RHEM 2) in News. |
Ulead PhotoImpact 11 - Image Editing Made Easy "Ulead(R) Systems, Inc., a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, announced the release of Ulead PhotoImpact(R) 11, Ulead's flagship PC image-editing software with easy-to-use tools for a wide range of personal and professional image and photo-editing needs. The latest version introduces an all-new interface system providing distinct modes for beginners and advanced users along with 16-bit editing/RAW support and next-generation tools for high-end digital photography and creative design."People getting started with digital photography don't want a complex solution. At the same time, experienced users look for flexibility and control," said Eldon C.M. Liu, president of Ulead. "With PhotoImpact 11's new 'My Workspace' modes and customizable interface, users of all levels will find the perfect set of tools for their needs and experience. We hope people will find PhotoImpact 11's Basic Photo Mode akin to a welcome mat at the doorstep of digital photography." "PhotoImpact lets me be creative," said MaryLou White, PhotoImpact Resource Center (PIRC) founder and long-time user. "I love experimenting and finding new ways to express my artistic side. There's simply nothing else like it." For more information: Ulead PhotoImpact 11 - Image Editing Made Easy. Also, new announcements from US Modular (Dragon Drive), OReilly (Photoshop and FileMaker books), Network Automation (AutoMate PC automation software), and Digital Foci (Digital Photo Frame) in News. |
The Palm TX Handheld "For a generation of professionals on the go who want affordable Wi-Fi to access the information that matters to them, Palm, Inc. introduced the Palm(R) TX handheld. At an aggressively priced $299 (estimated U.S. street price), the Palm TX handheld features integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) wireless technologies; a large, high-resolution 320x480 color screen; and all the power needed to efficiently access and manage information conveniently on the road away from the desktop.From professionals to students to home-networking enthusiasts, more than 100 million people worldwide will use Wi-Fi by 2006. Palm sees this number as a huge market of potential buyers for the Palm TX handheld. Palm TX customers can check email, browse the web and download media and documents anywhere they have Wi-Fi access -- from corporate offices, networked campuses, parks, hotels, airports, museums, sport stadiums, cafes -- even from living-room couches in the 12.5 million wirelessly networked U.S. homes. "The Palm TX handheld is a sleek, professional product that speaks directly to the needs of our customers -- fast, integrated wireless, a large color screen and 128MB of memory at a very competitive price," said Ken Wirt, senior vice president of worldwide marketing for Palm, Inc. "This is the wireless device customers have been waiting for. There is no other handheld on the market today with the same capabilities at the same affordable price." For more information: The Palm TX Handheld. Also, new announcements from SitePoint (Dreamweaver 8 Book), Xara (Xtreme Graphics Software), O'Reilly (Internet Scams Book), REAL Software (REAL Basic 2005), Pragmatic Bookshelf (My Job Went To India), and Toon Boom (Solo Animation Software) in News. |
Canon PIXMA MP950 Photo All-In-One "Photo enthusiasts and scrapbookers can now have all their imaging needs met at home thanks to the new Canon MP950 Photo All-In-One which prints, copies and scans personal photos and documents with the speed and ease of a photo kiosk - yet is small enough to fit on a desktop.Along with the convenience of being able to print their latest images, scan their favorite slides or output text with one home office device, users won't have to sacrifice quality with the new MP950 model which uses a seven-color ink system offering up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi for sharp detail and clarity. Photographers and scrapbookers will also love this new All-In-One's 3.6-inch LCD TFT (thin film transistor) display which lets the user see the images they'll be printing without having to connect to a computer, along with its ability to scan up to 12 negatives and eight slides and directly print photos from select memory cards and PictBridge ready devices. Wireless printing to the PIXMA MP950 model is also possible from select devices with an optional Bluetooth adapter. In addition, it offers support for IrDA wireless printing as a standard from devices such as mobile phones. "With the ability to do so many imaging tasks well, this is truly the high-end all-in-one photo kiosk that photographers have been asking for," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. "The high-quality multi-function features of the MP950 Photo All-In-One are also great for scrapbooking enthusiasts wanting to catalogue those special moments in life - past, present and future." For more information: Canon PIXMA MP950 Photo All-In-One. Also, new announcements from Royal (KS7 Kitchen Shredder), Paraglyph Press (Degunking Windows), Symantec (Norton SystemWorks 2006), UpBeat Audio (Boostaroo Revolution amplifier), AZIO (USB Phone Charger), and O'Reilly (Ambient Findability book) in News. |
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 "Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, announced the release of Midway Arcade Treasures™ 3, a compilation of eight classic Midway arcade racing games, shipping to retailers nationwide. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is now available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. Both platforms will be available with a suggested retail price of $19.99.Midway Arcade Treasures 3 gives gamers a chance to challenge the streets where drivers race, stunt or battle in San Francisco Rush 2049™, or beat the clock while finishing in one piece with S.T.U.N. Runner™. If hitting the pavement isn’t their style, Hydro Thunder® with its wicked watercourses and Off Road Thunder: Mud, Sweat ‘N Gears™, are available for those who steer clear of a smooth ride. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 has more than 70 tracks that take drivers from coast to coast and around the world. Gravity defying jumps, bonus track packs and one-on-one or split screen competitive modes are guaranteed to give “joyride” a whole new meaning. The entire Midway Arcade Treasures 3 collection is available on Xbox Live™ for players to post their scores and determine who gets the bragging rights." For more information: Midway Arcade Treasures 3. Also, new announcements from Sony Computer Entertainment (Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves), Allume Systems (Interactive Aquarium & Screensaver), Electronic Arts (NBA Live 06), and Midway Games (The Suffering: Ties That Bind) in News. |
Kodak EasyShare One 4MP Wi-Fi Digital Camera "Signaling a new era in photography, Eastman Kodak Company has begun shipping its innovative, highly anticipated EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera to retailers. Initial customer availability is expected within the coming days, dependent on individual retailer and store stocking schedules. Since it was announced earlier this year, the EASYSHARE-ONE model - the world's first Wi-Fi consumer camera - has won hundreds of accolades from industry organizations and consumer electronics writers for its groundbreaking design and functionality, making it one of the most talked about digital photography products in years.E-mail, Upload, View and Share Pictures at Hotspots Worldwide. Kodak is working with the world's leading wireless hotspot companies to make sharing pictures across town, across the country, or across the globe as easy and convenient as possible. When visiting a hotspot, EASYSHARE-ONE camera users can effortlessly send pictures with personal messages via e-mail, upload pictures to the EASYSHARE Gallery, and view and share existing Gallery albums -- all without a computer. "The KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE camera combines the power of sharing, taking, organizing, and printing pictures into a single, highly innovative product," said Greg Westbrook, general manager, Digital Capture, Digital and Film Imaging Systems; and vice president, Eastman Kodak Company. "Only the EASYSHARE-ONE camera has the ability to send e-mail from the camera, to connect to the KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery at home and on-the-go from thousands of hotspots worldwide, to store up to 1,500 favorite pictures, and to optimize viewing and operation via its unique touch screen and graphical menus. It's the ultimate picture sharing device, redefining the digital photography experience." For more information: Kodak EasyShare One 4MP Wi-Fi Digital Camera. Also, new announcements from Ridge Tool Company (Automatic Drain Cleaner), Apricorn (EZ Bus Backup Drives), TMPG (MPEG Media Editor), O'Reilly (Web Site Measurement and SQL books), and Alien Skin Software (Eye Candy 5 Graphics plug-ins) in News. |
ARCHOS Gmini 402 Pocket Multimedia Center "ARCHOS(R), Inc., the global consumer electronics manufacturer and leader in portable digital entertainment solutions, introduced the new Gmini(TM) 402 Pocket Multimedia Center. The slim and sleek 20 gigabyte(1) hard-drive-based video, audio and photo device is now Microsoft(R) PlaysForSure(TM)-compatible, supporting both protected download and subscription music services, and features a 2.2" color LCD screen and sleek metallic casing. The Gmini 402 is an upgrade from the Gmini 400 released last year and is the perfect summer companion to take up to 80 hours of video, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs in your pocket wherever you go.The ARCHOS Gmini 402 is designed for media enthusiasts who want to take their video, photos and music with them on a stylish pocket-sized device. With its sleek metallic design, the Gmini 402 measures only 4.17" x 2.37" x 0.69" and is 5.64 ounces, yet offers the largest hard drive capacity and color LCD screen for a product of its size. "The Gmini 402 improves our PC-centric line of Pocket Multimedia Centers, offering integration with Microsoft PlaysForSure and Windows Media(R) Audio and Video protected files," said Henri Crohas, ARCHOS chief executive officer. "The Gmini 402 is a perfect summer holiday companion to take all your favorite digital entertainment on the go." For more information: ARCHOS Gmini 402 Pocket Multimedia Center. Also, new announcements from Kyocera (Candid KX16 Camerphone), Alienware (MJ-12 Computer Workstations), Digital Foci (Digital Photo Album), Olympus (Evolt E-500 Digital Camera), and Symantec (Norton 2006 Security, AntiVirus, and Firewall) in News. |
NCsoft City of Villains Costume Contest "NCsoft has announced the City of (Arch)Villains Halloween Costume Contests where fans of the PC game City of Heroes and the upcoming City of Villains can invent a villainous costume and show it off to the rest of the world. Last year the City of Heroes costume contest brought out an impressive array of costumes and contestants.For this contest, fans need to send to NCsoft an in-game screenshot of the player’s hero from City of Heroes, and a 250 word description of the hero’s Archvillain (who they are and why they’re the Archvillain, plus any other info you want to provide) before Nov. 7, 2005. Along with the screenshot and description, contestants are required to send in digital pictures of the unique Archvillain costume created for this contest and actually worn out on Halloween. Those that submit the best descriptions and Archvillain costumes will be handsomely rewarded. All costumes must be original and unique, and any copyrighted villain characters and/or trademarked names will be automatically disqualified. Among the items winners will receive include a Sony 32-inch CRT HD TV, Apple iPods, City of Villains Collector’s Editions and TiVo DVRs." For more information: NCsoft City of Villains Costume Contest. Also, new announcements from Activision (Ultimate Spider-Man), Eletronic Arts (Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06), Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto), and Codemasters (Funsta Game Site) in News. |
Ulead Systems MediaStudio Pro 8 Video Editing Software "Ulead Systems, Inc., a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, announced it has started shipping Ulead MediaStudio(R) Pro 8, the latest version of Ulead's professional video editing software. The new release offers a professional, yet easy-to-use, approach to video editing suitable for video enthusiasts, newly-professional video editors, documentary filmmakers, wedding/event videographers and media producers in corporate and education."Version 8 is the most significant upgrade in the history of MediaStudio Pro," said Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead Systems. "We listened carefully to what our loyal users want, and the result is a future-ready application with extensive HDV support, a streamlined workflow and ground breaking features such as the new Smart Compositor." The new release incorporates a wide range of enhancements. Smart Compositor is a unique, all-new tool for quickly creating professional composited opening sequences or segues. A new single track editing interface, Smart Proxy mode for efficient HDV editing, advanced color correction, and 5.1 Surround audio editing all combine to make this the perfect package for professionals and enthusiasts alike." For more information: Ulead Systems MediaStudio Pro 8 Video Editing Software. Also, new announcements from Tekkeon (FM Transmitter for iPod), Symantec (Internet Security 2005), O'Reilly (eBay, FrontPage 2003, and Linux books), No Starch Press (TCP/IP book), Toon Boom (Solo Animation Software), and SMC Networks (Wireless Network Bridge) in News. |
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks "Building on the success of its best-selling Mortal Kombat franchise, Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced that it has shipped Mortal Kombat®: Shaolin Monks™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by intense single- and multi-player gameplay action that is set in the period between the franchise's original title, Mortal Kombat, and Mortal Kombat II. As in the recently released Mortal Kombat®: Deception®, background interactions (e.g., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will play an important role in the player's quest for an "outstanding" victory as they maneuver through remodeled, classic Mortal Kombat environments. "Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks delivers on our plan to produce quality Mortal Kombat titles on an annual basis," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "In expanding the Mortal Kombat universe in the action/adventure genre, players can expect a challenging and innovative gameplay experience that adds a fresh new look and feel to our best-selling franchise." For more information: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. Also, new announcements from Sony Computer Entertainment America (Dawn of the Samurai), Activision (X-Men Legends 2), Electronic Arts (Marvel Nemesis and Sims 2 Nightlife), Codemasters (TOCA Race Driver 3), VU Games (Barbie), and Disney (Cinderella) in News. |
The eBay Survival Guide: How to Make Money and Avoid Losing Your Shirt "Now more than 114 million members strong, according to company data, eBay attracts all kinds of buyers and sellers and an unimaginable variety of items up for auction. Unfortunately, a lot of trashy products and unscrupulous people are mixed in with the legitimate business. "The eBay Survival Guide: How to Make Money and Avoid Losing Your Shirt" (No Starch Press, September '05) faces this reality head-on and shows readers how to get the best experience from the online auction site while steering clear of the bogus offers and shady characters."The eBay Survival Guide" will be a valuable resource to both seasoned and novice eBay-ers, whether they use the site for fun or for serious moneymaking. A regular contributor to AuctionBytes.com, author Michael Banks dispenses advice in clear, understandable terms without addressing his readers as if they're "dummies." At the same time, it's filled with entertaining anecdotes from Banks' own auction experiences and engages the reader with its friendly tone. eBay can be a minefield for the ill-prepared. The eBay Survival Guide will help users anticipate and avoid the pitfalls, so they can enjoy their online auctioning experience - while also making some money and/or finding the object of their desires." The eBay Survival Guide: How to Make Money and Avoid Losing Your Shirt. Also, new announcements from Rival (Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Food Sealers), Belkin (PureAV Uninterruptible Power Supply), Symantec (Guide to Home Internet Security), SMC (Powerline Home Networking), Cyberlink (PowerBackup and MakeDVD), and Ballistic Publishing (Corel Painter book) in News. |
Macromedia Studio 8 "Macromedia, Inc. announced the immediate availability of Macromedia Studio 8, the essential suite for web designers, developers, video professionals, and graphic artists to design, develop, and maintain interactive online experiences. Combining the latest releases of award-winning Macromedia Dreamweaver(R), Macromedia Flash(R) Professional, and Macromedia Fireworks(R), and key productivity tools Macromedia Contribute(TM) and Macromedia FlashPaper(TM), Studio 8 offers a new level of expressiveness, efficiency, and simplified workflow to create websites, interactive media, and mobile content."Studio 8 exemplifies our continued focus on delivering the best solutions for communicating rich information to global audiences across multiple mediums," said Stephen Elop, chief executive officer, Macromedia. "With tremendous improvements to features and performance, we believe Studio 8 will fundamentally change the way people create and deliver digital content all over the world." Studio 8 contains feature firsts, workflow enhancements, and new products. Studio 8 includes groundbreaking new video encoding tools, which give customers an easier method for creating and publishing high-quality interactive video for truly memorable online experiences. New CSS enhancements and visual authoring tools for XML add style and sophistication to websites and applications. New tools for authoring and testing mobile content give Studio 8 the market lead in helping businesses reach the widest audience possible across multiple platforms. The addition of Contribute and FlashPaper allows designers and developers a streamlined approach to maintaining web content, making the upkeep of sites created with the suite even more cost effective." For more information: Macromedia Studio 8. Also, new announcements from Thales Navigation (Magellan RoadMate 360), REAL Software (REALbasic for Windows and Linux), and O'Reilly (Windows XP Cookbook and Photoshop Retouching) in News. |
Mad Dog Multimedia MegaSTOR DVD Burners "Computer peripherals market-share leader Mad Dog Multimedia is now shipping their newest MegaSTOR 16X DVD +/- RW. The MegaSTOR 16X is the first Dual Format drive and burner on the market able to write to DVD+R Double Layer media at 8X speed and DVD-R Double Layer at 6X speed.MegaSTOR is an advanced drive designed to run the newest emerging formats while maintaining full backward compatibility with older optical media. Whether users' storage and retrieval requirements include video entertainment, archiving treasured family memories, business applications or sensitive data backup, MegaSTOR can read from and write to the media that works best for their application. And in keeping with Mad Dog Multimedia's continued commitment to Uncompromising Excellence, the MegaSTOR is backed by the company's two-year warranty, surpassing all others in the market. "Mad Dog Multimedia is continuing our 'first-to-market' strategy with the leading specifications providing excellent optical solutions to consumers and corporate users through our high quality business partners," stated Karen McCauley, Director of Marketing for Mad Dog Multimedia. "Our latest MegaSTOR family not only beats the competition in the price/value equation, but it helps us do our part to protect the environment by offering a lead-free drive. Whether consumers choose the handsome external drive or the internal version, we are pleased to provide a MegaSTOR drive that works with any optical media and provides excellent performance when creating, accessing, storing and reading virtually any type of data." For more information: Mad Dog Multimedia MegaSTOR DVD Burners. Also, new announcements from Sharper Image (Ionic Breeze Air Purifiers), Tivity Software (Flash Authoring), Belkin (TuneTalk and TuneCommand for iPod), @Last Software (SketchUp 5 3D), Warner Home Video (Wizard of Oz DVDs), and Optoma (Digital DVD Projector) in News. |
The Maxtor Shared Storage Plus Drive "Continuing its tradition of innovative storage solutions, Maxtor Corporation announced that it is making it simpler than ever to store, share, print and back up computer files, digital photos, music and videos from one central location on home or small office networks. Using the company's renowned integrated Maxtor(R) backup software, consumers and small businesses can easily back up data from their PCs to the new Maxtor Shared Storage Plus drive for added data protection. The new drive, which begins shipping in October with capacities of up to a half-terabyte (500GB), is also the company's first network drive that extends the advantages of centralized storage to digital entertainment devices. Using the new drive's built-in media server, consumers and small businesses can share and stream digital data to multiple devices on the network, without requiring routing through a PC.The new drive is ideal for small business owners with multiple PCs on wired or wireless networks, who want to simultaneously backup, share and print digital files via one centralized location. The drive provides nearly effortless data management and security for up to 20 users, which allows small business owners to free themselves of the mundane, yet critical task of ensuring that every computer's precious data is backed up frequently. Maxtor's integrated and easy-to-use software suite allows people to spend more time on productive, enjoyable tasks, such as running their business or spending more time with their families. The Maxtor Shared Storage Plus drive is available in a 200GB, 300GB, or 500GB storage capacity, and includes two USB ports to connect and share two USB printers or two additional external storage drives, or one of each." For more information: The Maxtor Shared Storage Plus Drive. Also, new announcements from First International Digital (WiFi Sentry), LINgo (Talking Language Translator), Directed Electronics (Portable Media Player), Magix (Photostory 4), and Technology Lighthouse (PromptPal) in News. |
Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection "Global video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced that their much-anticipated "Namco Museum(TM) 50th Anniversary" has entered duplication. The game is due to boogie onto store shelves this August, and will be available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, and PC. The most comprehensive compilation of Namco’s classic arcade hits to date, the collection celebrates Namco’s 50th Anniversary and includes 14 of the company’s most beloved games.“'Namco Museum 50th Anniversary' is more than a flashback to a great era of gaming,” said Jeff Lujan, business director, Namco Hometek Inc. “With 14 of the world’s most beloved arcade experiences including 'Pac-Man,' 'Galaga,' and 'Pole Position' and a classic soundtrack to match, the game is sure to be popular with classic gaming fans as well as the latest generation of gamers.” In "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary," players explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game’s classic titles stand in its original arcade form… no quarters required!" Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection. Also, new announcements from Got Game Entertainment (Squad Assault), Blizzard Entertainment (World of Warcraft), Agetec (RPG Maker 3), Logitech (Gaming Mice and Keyboard), and Midway Games in News. |
Adobe Creative Suite 2 Review "Every graphics professional in the world knows the name Adobe, and every year they eagerly await the release of new upgrades to the Adobe line of software. This year is no exception with the release of Adobe Creative Suite 2 (I reviewed the Premium edition). This new suite of upgrades includes full versions of Adobe Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, GoLive CS2, and Acrobat Professional 7. Also included are the new Adobe Bridge and Version Cue CS2.The most prevalent theme to this new suite is integration and project management. It all starts with the new Adobe Bridge application. Adobe Bridge is now the central location for all your projects. You can browse, organize, and view all your project files as well as all your assets. In addition, you can easily drag and drop assets into project files. Adobe Bridge replaces the Photoshop file browser and is now integrated with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and GoLive. Bridge allows you to automate labor-intensive tasks with batch processing via scripts and you can set and synchronize color settings for all CS2 components. This means no more having to deal with different color palettes in each application for a single project. Bridge also give you easy access to the new Adobe Version Cue CS2. Version Cue provides the ability to create managed projects that include different versions of your project files. Different versions, however, are not different files. They are historical snapshots or versions of the same file, which makes dealing with all the different iterations of a design very easy. Version Cue provides an automated naming system and is fully integrated with Adobe Bridge. To quote from the included Design Guide, “Once you create a project and add files to it, all you need remember to do is use the Save a Version command, along with a few descriptive words as a version comment, each time you want to record a version of your design. After you create several versions of a file, you can use Adobe Bridge to view thumbnails of all versions along with comments and dates for each, and you can then access, manage, or delete the versions as required.” For more information: Adobe Creative Suite 2 Review. Also, new announcements from TEAC (Thermal CD/DVD Printer), Targus (Global Executive Laptop Cases), and Plextor (Personal Video Recorder) in News. |
Olympus SP-500 UZ Ultra Zoom Digital Camera "With the release of its eagerly awaited new ultra zoom digital camera, the SP-500 UZ, Olympus pleases advanced and amateur-level camera aficionados alike. The powerful 10x optical zoom provides users with the focal range to capture stunning close-up shots. Designed with a large, easy-to-view 2.5-inch premium size LCD, both manual and automatic settings and optional add-on accessory lenses, the SP-500 UZ is a highly versatile camera, powerful enough to satisfy the creative needs of the advanced user, and expansive enough to grow as users develop their talent."The SP-series cameras are designed to offer an all-in-one camera solution for photographers of all skill levels," said John McGuire, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The beauty of the SP-500 UZ ultra zoom digital camera is that it packs a wealth of manual and automatic features and an incredible focal range into a compact, light-weight body design." Ultra Zoom Thanks to years of experience crafting Ultra Zoom digital cameras, Olympus is able to deliver a superior designed-to-be-digital 10x optical zoom lens (38mm - 380mm equivalent in 35mm photography) to bring the action closer. The bright, high quality optical system is comprised of eleven elements arranged in seven groups and includes two aspherical lenses, plus an extra-dispersion (ED) glass element typically found exclusively in pro-level SLR cameras. 6.0-Megapixel Image Sensor for Large-Format Prints The 6.0-megapixel CCD image sensor delivers super high-quality images that are consistently sharp and vivid even in large-format prints." For more information: Olympus SP-500 UZ Ultra Zoom Digital Camera. Also, new announcements from Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts (DriveSavers, Best Buy, Rite Aid), Plustek (OptiCard Scanner), and Creative Memories (Digital Photo Organizer) in News. |
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