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Mosquito Vacuum Protects Your Family and Pets The Mosquito Vacuum by Stinger provides long-term family protection and backyard comfort using propane-fueled, insect control technology developed to reduce the risk of dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses. In the United States, the Center for Disease Control recorded over 3,500 human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2007, resulting in 109 deaths. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Dog Heartworm -- both spread by mosquitoes -- also pose a significant and continued threat this coming year.The combination of carbon dioxide, heat, moisture and exclusive, multi-scent bait makes the Mosquito Vacuum more effective than any other trapping device sold at retail today, according to independent tests. "Quick fixes" like sprays, candles and lotions offer only temporary relief from mosquitoes, but the Mosquito Vacuum is odorless and silent, providing continuous 24-hour protection from mosquitoes, black flies, gnats, and no-see-ums. Continue reading: Mosquito Vacuum Protects Your Family and Pets - Reclaim Your Backyard or Garden in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Medi Comfort Pillow Calms Snoring Snoring can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep – a problem that’s affecting millions of Americans every night. In response to this issue, Carpenter Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning products, is offering a solution with the new Medi Comfort™ pillow. The hypo-allergenic Medi Comfort, made with high-density, temperature sensitive memory foam, may reduce snoring by promoting natural head and neck alignment to open the airway – offering a great night of rest.Medi Comfort’s distinctive design includes a molded scoop in the center of the pillow, providing enhanced support for the head and neck. Properly supported head, neck and shoulder alignment also provides comfort and reduces tossing and turning. Continue reading: Carpenter Co. Introduces Medi Comfort Pillow -- A Dream for Those Who Snore in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Review: Panamax MAX 7500-Pro Home Theater Power Center Most people I know have basic home theater systems. By this I mean that they have some sort of widescreen TV, a disc player, and possibly a surround sound speaker system (although many still don't even have that). To power all the components, they simply plug them into the wall. Some might go as far as to get a surge protector strip so that they can plug everything into one outlet and have a small semblance of protection from electrical spikes. Most, however, don't give much thought to the quality of the electrical power being fed to their equipment. That's probably because they didn't really spend a lot of money on the equipment in the first place. But if you are someone who has invested thousands of dollars in a state-of-the-art home theater system, you more than likely want to make sure it doesn’t get damaged. You also want to make sure you are getting the best performance possible. This is where the Max 7500-Pro from Panamax comes into the picture.Continue reading: Panamax MAX 7500-Pro Home Theater Power Center in Reviews. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X4 Corel Corporation, a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, unveiled Corel DESIGNER® Technical Suite X4, the latest version of the company’s award-winning technical graphics software. Created specifically to address the technical illustration workflow, the suite enables users to create technical documentation, instructional manuals, maintenance references and technical diagrams with exceptional precision and speed. Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X4 is now available in English, French, and German.Unmatched by any other technical graphics package, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X4 provides industry-leading file compatibility, including 3D design formats and AutoCAD® DWG and DXF™, while delivering award-winning precision tools for illustration, bitmap-to-vector tracing, and professional photo editing. This comprehensive suite also offers an optimized workflow, multi-language support, and easy network deployment, making it the trusted choice of companies known worldwide for technical design excellence. Continue reading: Corel Unveils Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X4 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Samsung SC-MX20 Compact Camcorder Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveiled the SC-MX20, the successor to the company’s popular SC-MX10 compact digital camcorder. The ideal camcorder for the exploding generation of consumers uploading video content to the Internet, the SC-MX20 features a customized recording mode optimized for YouTube™ or multi-media devices, further simplifying the way users integrate the camcorder into their digital lifestyles.Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor which delivers a resolution of 720x480, the Samsung SC-MX20 captures video with stunning color and clarity. The new model features a powerful Schneider lens with 34x optical zoom and advanced noise reduction ( 3-D Noise Reduction) technology to provide superb video quality. It also features Samsung’s improved Advanced Image Stabilization, assuring that consumers will be able to record blur-free memories both near and far, as well as Face Detection, which can automatically detect up to five faces and adjust focus to ensure better composition. Continue reading: New Samsung SC-MX20 Camcorder Delivers Powerful, Unique Features in Stylish Compact Design in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Apricorn Aegis Mini 160GB Rugged Pocket Drive Apricorn’s tiny portable drive, the Aegis Mini, is now available in 80GB, 120GB and 160GB capacities. Smaller than a deck of cards and weighing in at a mere 3.7 oz, the pocket-sized Aegis Mini has enough capacity to store your entire collection of photos, music and videos – up to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video.The Aegis Mini’s robust, compact design centers around a 16-point omni-directional shock-mounted 1.8” hard drive and comes with a padded neoprene travel pouch, protecting the drive from the rigors of travel. With extremely low power demands, the Aegis Mini is bus powered certified, ensuring that the drive powers on all notebooks. Pair this with your choice of a convenient integrated USB 2.0 or FireWire cable, which wraps neatly around the Mini when not in use, and you have the perfect notebook storage companion. Continue reading: Apricorn's Rugged Pocket Drive, Aegis Mini is Now Available in 160GB Capacity in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Zenith DTT901 Digital TV Converter Box Responding to surging demand for digital-to- analog TV converter boxes, the new Zenith DTT901 digital TV tuner -- with analog pass-through for pickup of low-power TV stations -- is now available nationwide. Like its predecessor (model DTT900), Zenith's new DTT901 carries a suggested retail price of $59.95.Small Box, Big Features: Despite its compact size (smaller than a hardback book, at 8" x 7" x 2"), the DTT901 packs in a long list of consumer-friendly features and a universal remote control that offers one-touch closed-captioning control, accessibility to Second Audio Program information, a "what's on next" program guide button, and one button for signal strength -- and even a sleep timer. Supreme Simplicity: Setup couldn't be easier. Just connect an antenna, put the included AAA battery in the remote control, and connect the box to the TV's antenna input. A channel scan can be accomplished in seconds. Each individual digital TV channel is also customizable with the on-remote Zoom button, so viewers can choose how digital TV programs are displayed on their analog TV (full screen or letterboxed, for example.) And the DTT901 even remembers viewing preferences, channel by channel. Continue reading: New Zenith DTT901 Digital TV Converter Box With Analog Pass-Through Capability now Available in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
REALbasic 2008 Release 3 REAL Software, maker of REALbasic, a cross-platform development environment for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux developers, will ship REALbasic 2008 Release 3 beginning today. This release adds the new Attributes language feature, an update to the project analyzer to include warnings of deprecated functionality and other code issues, and an integrated profiler that allows programmers to track down performance issues within their applications quickly without any additional coding."Our users tell us that they can develop their applications faster with our development environment than with other languages," stated Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of REAL Software. "As an object-oriented language serving multiple platforms, REALbasic is extremely powerful, yet easy to use. With each quarterly update we strive to provide new capabilities, like the profiler, that will further boost productivity and enhance our community's ability to compete." Continue reading: REALbasic 2008 Release 3 ships from REAL Software in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Sony Creative Software, a leading worldwide provider of professional video and audio production applications, announced new versions of its award-winning Vegas Movie Studio consumer video production software. Vegas Movie Studio 9, Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack for the PC. Sony Creative Software is also introducing Vegas Movie Studio 9 and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition at new lower prices.“As video has become a popular medium for all age groups to enjoy and share on the Internet, the Vegas Movie Studio 9 line of products was designed to address customer demand for simple, end-to-end video production at home that works seamlessly from the camcorder, to the software and ultimately to a variety of destinations for sharing,” said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. Whether it’s a camera full of still photos, or footage from your cell phone, our products provide the best solution for creating the perfect montage from all of your media in one, easy-to-use, reliable application.” Continue reading: New Vegas Movie Studio 9 from Sony Provides Tools for Producing Hollywood Quality Movies at Home in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Wasp BarcodeMaker Software With new software from Wasp Barcode Technologies, businesses can improve efficiency and automate time-consuming processes by quickly and easily adding barcodes to Microsoft® Word documents, Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets and databases driven by Microsoft Access. Wasp BarcodeMaker is an approved Microsoft Office Marketplace application that seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Office including Office 2007, allowing users to create barcodes with the touch of a single button.Wasp BarcodeMaker fully integrates into the toolbar (or ribbon) of Microsoft Office applications. Users simply select text or numbers within these programs and click the BarcodeMaker button. A barcode is then created using one of a 13 barcode symbologies provided. Continue reading: Create Barcodes in Microsoft Office Applications with Wasp BarcodeMaker in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Sony DVD Architect Pro 5 Part of the Sony Vegas Video package, DVD Architect Pro 5 is release with new Blu-ray disc authoring capabilities.Professional Blu-ray Disc Authoring Author high-definition movies on Blu-ray Disc™ as easily as authoring DVDs, with DVD Architect Pro 5 software. DVD Architect Pro 5 software enables independent producers and videographers to author both a standard-definition DVD and a high-definition Blu-ray disc, complete with full motion buttons, motion menus, scene selection menus, subtitles, and alternate video and audio tracks. With DVD Architect Pro 5 software you can author a project once and either burn it to Blu-ray Disc or to a standard-definition DVD. DVD Architect Pro 5 software with Blu-ray Disc authoring is a free update to registered DVD Architect 4.5 users. Continue reading: Sony DVD Architect Pro 5 - Now with Blu-ray Disc Authoring in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Be Kind Rewind Join the cast and crew when the cameras roll as Jack Black (Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, Nacho Libre) and Mos Def (16 Blocks, The Italian Job) are forced to re-create some of Hollywood’s greatest hits in Be Kind Rewind from New Line Home Entertainment. After Black inadvertently erases a video store’s entire VHS inventory, he has no choice but to get the whole neighborhood involved in an attempt to “re-shoot” modern classics such as Ghostbusters and Driving Miss Daisy. Co-stars Mia Farrow (The Omen, Husbands and Wives) and Danny Glover (Shooter, Dreamgirls) add to the laughs.Experience the antics of two outcasts, Jack Black (School of Rock) and Mos Def (The Italian Job), as they attempt to save the local video store in Be Kind Rewind, an outrageous and offbeat comedy from Academy Award®-winning writer/director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Amateur film director Mike (Def) must find a way to save the business after his magnetized friend, Jerry (Black), erases every movie in the store. Using an outdated video camera and their own special effects, the two embark on an adventure to remake all of the movies, from Ghostbusters to Driving Miss Daisy, turning the two town misfits into local celebrities. Continue reading: Be Kind Rewind - See Hollywood's Contemporary Classics Like Never Before in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
SentrySafe 250GB Fire-Safe, Waterproof Hard Drive Sentry(R)Safe, the world leader in residential and small office security-storage containers, announced its next generation 250GB FIRE-SAFE/ Waterproof Hard Drive to protect data from fire and water disasters and computer crashes. SentrySafe has again partnered with Maxtor(R) Storage Solutions to develop the innovative, award-winning hard drive that enables back-up of critical data.The SentrySafe FIRE-SAFE/Waterproof Hard Drive model QA0005 (MSRP $399.99) contains the award-winning Maxtor OneTouch(R) 4 Mini(TM) hard drive -- the first mobile storage solution that includes a full suite of software protection tools, such as data encryption and Maxtor's SafetyDrill(TM) software, a bare metal system restore. The hard drive is encased in a SentrySafe FIRE-SAFE/Waterproof enclosure, protecting data from fire and water. It is also third-party ETL-verified for fire protection for 30 minutes up to 1550 degrees F and ETL-verified waterproof -- meaning it is fully submersible in water for up to 24 hours. Continue reading: SentrySafe Launches 250GB Fire-Safe and Waterproof Hard Drive in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
FarStone VirtualDrive Network 11.6 Businesses often rely on crucial software to perform day-to-day operations. But what happens when this CD is damaged, lost, or destroyed? In response to the growing amount of concerns over software maintenance and safekeeping, FarStone releases VirtualDrive Network 11.6, a CD/DVD backup and emulation solution that allows multiple users on a network to access an entire library of CD/DVDs – all without the need for physical discs.VirtualDrive Network creates, archives, monitors, and controls the use of virtual CDs from a designated central server with quick and easy access. Users can create Virtual CDs – just click and rip. Unlike physical CD/DVD drives limited to one or two CD/DVDs at a time, VirtualDrive allows 23 virtual CDs to run simultaneously. VirtualDrive Network enables users to convert hundreds or even thousands of physical CD/DVDs into a Virtual Tower, as well as simultaneous accessibility from multiple network workstations. Continue reading: FarStone VirtualDrive Network 11.6 Shares CDs, DVDs and Archives Data over a Network in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
The SimCity Box - Five PC City-Building Games The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. Label, announced that The SimCity™ Box for the PC is on store shelves in the US and Canada. For the value price of MSRP $39.99, The SimCity Box offers five city-building games in one package that individually would cost more than MSRP $100.00. The titles from the award-winning franchise included in The SimCity Box are SimCity Societies, SimCity Societies Destinations expansion pack, SimCity 4, SimCity 4 Rush Hour expansion pack and The Sims Carnival™ SnapCity. Also included, as a special bonus, is a trial version of the Spore™ Creature Creator.“For nearly 20 years, SimCity has made building, managing and sometimes destroying cities a fun, cultural phenomenon,” said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims. “By offering The SimCity Box at such an extraordinary value, we give current fans and an entirely new generation of players countless hours of city-building exploration, strategic challenge and fun. This is certainly the greatest value SimCity has ever brought to players.” Continue reading: The SimCity Box - Five Of The Most Innovative PC City-Building Games in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Nyko Media Hub for PlayStation 3 Nyko Technologies®, the premier gaming peripherals manufacturer, revealed details for its upcoming Media Hub for the PlayStation 3. The Media Hub easily attaches to the console, adding three additional USB ports and a media card reader slot that supports SD cards and Memory Sticks. Compatible with all PS3 models, the Media Hub matches the color and contour of the system to expand its media capabilities while maintaining a clean form factor.The all-new Media Hub from Nyko attaches to any available USB port and enables the connection of three additional USB devices including flash drives, PSP, MP3 players and additional controllers. Its unique design requires no tools or internal modifications, draws its power directly from the PS3, and easily installs in just seconds. Continue reading: Nyko Media Hub for PlayStation 3 - USB Hub with Multi-card Reader in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Got Game Entertainment MindHabits for PC and Mac Got Game Entertainment LLC announced a North American retail publishing deal for “MindHabits” for both PC and Mac. Based on more than a decade of research and findings by Dr. Mark Baldwin of esteemed McGill University in Montreal, “MindHabits” presents simple and fun challenges that can help you maintain a more positive state of mind resulting in reduced stress, boosted self-confidence, reduced exam anxiety, improved work performance, and even a better golf game.“MindHabits” for PC and Mac features scientifically designed training challenges, as well as measurement tools, to help you gain and maintain a more positive frame of mind. In one challenge, for example, you must find the smiling faces in a crowd of frowns, which studies have shown can help train your mind to react to positive information. Similarly, word challenges associate certain concepts with your own personal words, reinforcing positive personal associations and activating positive patterns of thought. Continue reading: Got Game Entertainment Brings Life-Changing MindHabits to PC and Mac in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration More than three decades after they won the Academy Award® for Best Picture, director Francis Ford Coppola’s classic films The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II will once again be enjoyed by audiences as they originally were meant to be seen, thanks to a meticulous restoration by Paramount Pictures, overseen by Coppola himself. On September 23, 2008, both fully restored films will debut on DVD and Blu-ray, along with a newly remastered version of The Godfather Part III, to be included as part of The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration Collection. All three films will be available individually or in a five-DVD collection or four-disc Blu-ray collection, which are loaded with a host of all-new special features.The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II underwent extensive frame-by-frame examination and restoration utilizing state-of-the-art digital technology in this historic preservation effort, which required more than a year to complete. Robert A. Harris of the Film Preserve supervised the restoration under the direction of Coppola and cinematographer, Gordon Willis. Harris’ restoration credits include Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Vertigo and Rear Window among others. Continue reading: The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
ConceptDraw Office - Project Management Software CS Odessa announces the general availability of its new ConceptDraw Office business productivity software suite. ConceptDraw Office reflects CS Odessa’s collective expertise in developing market leading business applications, data visualization technologies and project management tools.Using CS Odessa’s new InGyre Technology in its ConceptDraw Office business productivity applications (ConceptDraw MINDMAP, ConceptDraw PROJECT, and ConceptDraw PRO), users are provided with a seamlessly integrated workflow solution. The functionality of one stand-alone application is significantly extended, by utilizing the capabilities of the other applications within the suite, to create powerful work environments. A common customer usage scenario often begins with the brainstorming of project ideas, using whiteboard views and organizing results into highly informative mind maps. During the next phase, information is developed into detailed project plans with Gantt charts and visual performance dashboards. Managers can then balance and efficiently allocate resource loads using the Resource Usage view, or assign and send task lists to team participants in the form of mind maps. ConceptDraw Office provides start to finish process and project cycle management. Continue reading: CS Odessa Introduces ConceptDraw Office – The Integrated Solution for Effective Project Management in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Overlord: Raising Hell for PS3 Release the Minions! Codemasters announced that Overlord™ Raising Hell, the extra evil edition of Triumph Studios' twisted fantasy blockbuster, has shipped to US retail stores nationwide for the PLAYSTATION®3 home entertainment system.In Overlord: Raising Hell, gamers are taken deeper into the twisted world of the Overlord with a series of new levels, each a supernatural abyss where an undead army is on the march. With the Overlord's supremacy under attack, it's time to unleash the manic minion horde and embark on a new tour of lively extermination in the underworld. A dungeon-full of other improvements and new content come on the rounded Blu-ray Disc, including online co-op play, head-to-head slaughter and enhanced visuals. Top specification 7.1- surround sound support, a new on-screen mini-map, split-screen play, and hints, tips and tactics and more combine to make Overlord: Raising Hell's tongue-in-cheek trail of death and destruction the most delightful yet. Continue reading: Codemasters Ships Overlord: Raising Hell for the PlayStation 3 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Top Spin 3 Tennis Video Game 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced that Top Spin 3 is now available in stores in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, and Nintendo DS™. Developed by 2K’s PAM Development studio, Top Spin 3 offers players the most authentic and true-to-life video game tennis experience available on consoles and handhelds.Top Spin 3 features stunning graphics and revolutionary gameplay that contains innovative new controls, Signature Style™, and expansive online offerings, and gives players control over a wide selection of current top ranked tennis pros like Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as well as legendary* players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. An incredibly deep player creator system provides fans with complete control over every aspect of their character with a new freeform face sculpting editor, and customizable swing animations, hairstyles, makeup, tattoos and grunts. Continue reading: 2K Sports Serves Top Spin 3 - an Exciting and Authentic Tennis Gaming Experience in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Hellboy: The Science of Evil Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced that Hellboy:™ The Science of Evil has shipped to retail stores nationwide for the Xbox 360®™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 home entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Following the cult success of the Hellboy comic book series and the commercial success of 2004's "Hellboy" movie, Hellboy: The Science of Evil features an original storyline with creative input from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and famed movie director Guillermo Del Toro. The game release coincides with the theatrical release of the highly anticipated "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" this summer.Featuring stunning next-gen graphics with dynamic lighting throughout, Hellboy: The Science of Evil, lets players experience all-new adventures featuring Hellboy's unmistakable fusion of action, atmosphere and humor. Taking control of Hellboy's superhuman abilities, players will smash their way through enemies on their quest to prevent Hellboy's nemesis, the crazed Nazi Hermann Von Klempt's plot for world domination. With Hellboy's unforgettable and indestructible Right Hand of Doom, players will wreak havoc on anyone that stands in their way. Continue reading: Konami Ships Hellboy: The Science of Evil in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Watership Down Deluxe Edition On October 7, Warner Home Video will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic fantasy film favorite with the DVD debut of Watership Down Deluxe Edition. Adapted from British author Richard Adam’s first and best-selling novel, Watership Down, set near Adams’ boyhood home of Hampshire, England, is based on stories the author would tell his children to pass the time on family trips. Never out of print, the novel was declared by Penguin Books in 1985 to be their second best-selling novel of all time (the first being “ Animal Farm”) and went on to win the United Kingdom’s Carnegie Medal for outstanding children’s literature.This animated film adaptation is a thrilling allegorical adventure that celebrates traditional values of loyalty, courage and spirit, with a voice cast of well-known British actors such as John Hurt, Richard Briers, Harry Andrews, Simon Cadell, Nigel Hawthorne and Roy Kinnear. The featured song “Bright Eyes” was sung by Art Garfunkel and later released as a single. Watership Down Deluxe Edition will sell for $19.97 SRP. Continue reading: Watership Down Deluxe Edition Coming to DVD in October in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
NEUTON Battery-Powered Mower as Style Statement What does the Mona Lisa have in common with a lawn mower? They are both in museums, of course! Throughout the summer, the NEUTON® battery-powered lawn mower will be the subject of breakthrough exhibits at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Both displays have recognized the NEUTON® battery-powered mower as a symbol of industrial innovation in the creation of green solutions alternatives to conventional every-day products.The NEUTON®, which Clean+Istry called “a lawn mower that you won’t mind parking in the living room,” is available in two configurations: a 14 in. cut and 19 in. wide-cut model, both of which can be charged on less than 10 cents worth of electricity. It springs to life quietly, with the simple push of a button, relegating the back straining pull-cord and associated belch of fumes to a distant memory. Emitting about half as many decibels as the traditional gas powered mower, GQ attests to its neighbor-friendly appeal citing it as “the quietest mower on the market.” Continue reading: NEUTON Battery-Powered Mower Emerges as Style Statement in Museum Displays in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Recycle CFL Light Bulbs for Free at The Home Depot The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability by launching a national in-store, consumer compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program at all 1,973 The Home Depot locations. This free service is the first such offering made so widely available by a retailer in the United States and offers customers additional options for making environmentally conscious decisions from purchase to disposal. The Home Depot Canada launched a CFL recycling program in November, 2007.At each The Home Depot store, customers can simply bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. The bulbs will then be managed responsibly by an environmental management company who will coordinate CFL packaging, transportation and recycling to maximize safety and ensure environmental compliance. Continue reading: The Home Depot Launches National CFL Bulb Recycling Initiative in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Adobe Technical Communication Suite 1.3 Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the newest version of its leading suite of tools for authoring, managing, and publishing interactive technical documentation with Adobe® Technical Communication Suite® 1.3. The suite includes Adobe Captivate 3, Adobe FrameMaker 8, RoboHelp 7 and now the latest version of Acrobat – Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, replacing Acrobat 3D with the highest version of Acrobat software available.The Technical Communication Suite 1.3 addresses the demand for the industry to incorporate videos, rich media and interactivity into technical communications in an effort to communicate visually. A significant benefit for technical communicators is the deep support for Adobe Flash technology in Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, which enables users to include Adobe Flash Player compatible video and application files in PDF documents. Technical writers can easily create visual materials by including Flash files and video in user manuals, knowledge bases, technical documents and help systems, for example. Continue reading: Adobe Technical Communication Suite 1.3 Adds Acrobat 9 Pro Extended in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Free Download: Picasa Photo Manager and Editor Picasa is free photo management software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the photos on your PC. Picasa automatically locates all your photos (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual folders organized by name, size, or date. You can drag and drop to arrange your folders and make albums to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your photos are always organized.Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips. And Picasa makes it a snap to share your photos - you can email, upload to an online album, print photos at home, make gift CDs, and even post photos to Blogger. Continue reading and get the free download: Picasa Photo Manager and Editor (Windows - Free) in Downloads. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
The Ruins: Unrated - Even More Terrifying Something deadly comes to life on July 8, 2008 when the terrifying thriller THE RUINS debuts as an unrated DVD and Blu-ray disc from Paramount Home Entertainment. Based on the gripping best-selling novel by Scott Smith, THE RUINS showcases a hot young cast including Jonathan Tucker (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Jena Malone (Donnie Darko), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men: The Last Stand), Laura Ramsey (She's the Man) and Joe Anderson (Across the Universe). Featuring never-before-seen footage that was too intense for theaters, the unrated DVD and Blu-ray discs include an all-new ending, commentary by director Carter Smith and editor Jeff Betancourt, “The Making of THE RUINS”, “Creeping Death”, “Building THE RUINS” and deleted scenes. THE RUINS also will be available on DVD in its original theatrical version.When a group of tight-knit college friends visit the site of an undisturbed Mayan ruin, they stumble into an ancient trap where an unspoken evil is waiting to drag its victims into an endless nightmare. As fear and paranoia eat away at their sanity, their only chance at escape is to commit the unthinkable. Continue reading: The Ruins: Unrated - Even More Terrifying Version Of The Film Based On Scott Smith's Best-Selling Novel in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Kensington ShareCentral USB Sharing Device Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart made simple™ computing accessories for the mobile consumer, announced ShareCentral, an innovative USB peripheral sharing device for the home that lets family members instantly and effortlessly share up to five USB peripheral devices between any two computers with an easy press of a button. ShareCentral brings the cords and cables of external devices into one small, attractive desktop or wall mounted unit, allowing people to share their choice of peripherals and content in one easy fingertip motion, with no network required.“ShareCentral is a great example of our smart made simple design philosophy,” said Frederic Frappereau, Global Product Marketing Manager at Kensington. “Everyone is mobile. Then they bring the day’s data, photos and music back to one shared, usually cramped, home computing center which the entire family needs to access in those few hours between dinnertime and bedtime. Up until now, they spent that precious time switching out cords and cables to connect their computers to their peripherals. Now with ShareCentral, they can focus on sharing the content, to produce creative results of which they all can be proud.” Continue reading: Kensington ShareCentral Lets Your PCs Share USB Peripherals in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakphone BlueAnt Wireless announced the general availability of the Supertooth 3 Bluetooth® Handsfree – a sophisticated, portable speakerphone device incorporating advanced ‘Text-to-Speech’ technology. Providing a truly handsfree experience, voice prompts provide guidance and assistance to help users pair the device and upload their cell phone’s address book.When a call is received, the Supertooth 3 announces the incoming caller’s name or Caller ID. The user is then invited to verbally accept or reject the call. With a selection of six different languages including American English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and British English, the Supertooth 3 provides an advanced handsfree solution for a broad spectrum of dialects and languages native to the U.S. The Supertooth 3 is stylish in design, easy to use and is operational within seconds. With no installation requirements, the Supertooth 3 eliminates the hassle and expense of installing a fully integrated car kit. Easily mounted on the car’s sun-visor via a magnetic clip, the Supertooth 3 can be paired with up to eight devices and supports voice dial activation, redial and call reject. Continue reading: BlueAnt Ships Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakphone Ahead of Changing Handsfree Driving Laws in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset BlueAnt Wireless announced the release of an enhanced version of its highly successful and award winning Z9 Bluetooth® Headset. The new Z9i incorporates a number of new features and packaged accessories with a focus on comfort and wearability.New to the Z9i is the inclusion of both large and small interchangeable ear gels, as well as two types of ear hook: the original translucent style and a more ergonomic, rubberized metal ear hook. The Z9i also has a new casing color, soft touch red, in addition to gloss black. Weighing only 0.35 ounces and measuring just 1.5 inches in length, the Z9i continues to be one of the smallest Bluetooth headsets on the market. “We received consistently positive feedback on the Z9, especially for the noise cancellation capabilities, high quality audio and its size and weight compared to other brands,” said BlueAnt CEO Taisen Maddern. “In addition to technology enhancements, we have focused on making the Z9i as comfortable to wear as possible over long periods of time.” Continue reading: BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset Gets Upgraded to Z9i in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Pinnacle Studio 12 Video Editing Software Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology, Inc., announced version 12 of Pinnacle Studio™, its market-leading consumer video editing software. Pinnacle Studio version 12 builds on the features that have established the Pinnacle Studio family as number one in the consumer video editing market in the U.S. and Europe. The new version includes Pinnacle Montage, an innovative tool that makes high-end compositing and animation effects accessible to consumers. With more than 25 new features, version 12 adds many new capabilities requested by users, while still maintaining the ease of use that has become the hallmark of Pinnacle Studio products. More titles, DVD menus and templates have been added as well as new professional audio and video controls and a complete HD workflow with Blu-ray authoring in certain versions of Pinnacle Studio version 12.The Pinnacle Studio version 12 family consists of three affordably priced versions to meet the needs of consumers ranging from novices to dedicated video enthusiasts. In addition to Pinnacle Studio, the basic version, Pinnacle offers Studio Plus and Studio Ultimate with more advanced audio and video tools, including a complete HD workflow. Continue reading: Pinnacle Studio Version 12 Makes Video Editing Faster and Easier in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
MXI Security's Stealth MXP USB Flash Drive MXI Security, the leader in providing superior managed portable security solutions, announced a new 8GB capacity device to its Stealth MXP product family. In 2007 alone, theft of proprietary information of mobile devices cost over $2,345,000, and close to half (42%) of all security incidents are within the Government sector.The introduction of MXI Security’s new 8GB Stealth MXP and Stealth MXP Passport makes it possible to carry an entire Operating System and work environment as a portable desktop on a small-size portable security device. The new Stealth MXP and Stealth MXP Passport 8GB version is now available in a new Liquid Metal case as well as a robust plastic casing. Both casings feature a unique sliding mechanism and ergonomic design, protecting the USB connector and biometric reader; the plastic casing provides organizations options to create custom colors and personalized printing. The Stealth MXP meets the growing needs for government agencies’ and corporations’ requirements for protecting the security and privacy of the data as well as the access to their networks and resources. Continue reading: MXI Security's Stealth MXP USB Delivers 8GB of Managed Portable Security at Your Fingertips in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
World's First 50-Hour AVCHD Camcorder JVC has added three new high definition camcorders to its HD Everio line, including a pair of dual-format models, one of which records up to 50 hours of AVCHD Full HD video.Two new models, the GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30, are the world's first AVCHD / MPEG-2 dual-format camcorders, allowing access to the superior long time compression afforded by AVCHD, as well as MPEG-2's superior editing and post-production environment. Both offer 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats to a 120GB (GZ-HD40) or 80GB (GZ-HD30) internal hard disk drive. The third new model, the GZ-HD10, offers 1440 x 1080 recording in the AVCHD format to a 40GB hard drive. Technologies behind the scenes include new CMOS imaging chips with interpolation technology, the HD Gigabrid Duo chip that includes codecs for AVCHD in all camcorders and MPEG-2 in the GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 as well as noise reduction technology, and 1920 x 1080/60P output for all camcorders via HDMI(TM) (V.1.3 with x.v.Color). Ease of use innovations include Intelligent Grouping, which sorts and groups together similar themed scenes for easier access, and Digest Playback, which creates a video montage of scenes, much like a "coming attractions" clip, when they're burned to a DVD. Continue reading: New JVC HD Everio Line Includes World's First 50-Hour AVCHD Camcorder in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Stop-Loss Hits DVD July 8th A Powerful Story Featuring Stellar Performances Debuts on DVD July 8, 2008 Including Commentary, a Making Of, Deleted Scenes and More.MTV Films’ emotionally gripping story of a group of friends struggling with personal battles and moral conflict arrives on DVD when STOP-LOSS debuts July 8, 2008 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Featuring a sensational cast including Ryan Phillippe (Flags Of Our Fathers), Channing Tatum (A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (The Lookout), Timothy Olyphant (“ Deadwood”), Abbie Cornish (Elizabeth: The Golden Age) and Ciaran Hinds (There Will Be Blood), STOP-LOSS is the second feature film from award-winning director Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry). “Raw and riveting” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), STOP-LOSS is “a defining movie about a new generation of heroes” (Pat Collins, WWOR) that realistically captures the challenges facing so many young people in America today. The STOP-LOSS DVD includes commentary by Kimberly Peirce and co-writer Mark Richard, “The Making of STOP-LOSS”, “A Day in Boot Camp” and deleted scenes with optional commentary. Continue reading: Stop-Loss - The Critically Acclaimed Film About Honor, Duty and Friendship in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Griffin iPhone 3G Cases Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, will offer an assortment of chic, protective cases for Apple's new iPhone 3G, to be timed with iPhone's July 11th release next month. New styles of Griffin's cases for iPhone 3G include the already popular Wave, Nu Form, Elan Form and Elan Clip cases, with more to be available soon."Griffin Technology takes great pride in bringing to market the finest accessories for iPhone and iPod," said Paul Griffin, founder of Griffin Technology. "For the new iPhone 3G, we are offering a selection of sleek and functional cases and accessories, in plenty of time for the official availability of iPhone 3G." Wave for iPhone 3G features wave-shaped contours that overlap and interlock. The double-helix closure provides greater surface area to hold the case together, providing greater security and protection. Wave allows full access to audio jack, volume controls, connectors and touchscreen. The form-fitting case protects with durable polycarbonate at all corners, and is available in four interchangeable colors: black, blue, pink, or white. Continue reading: Griffin Technology Announces Protective Cases and Accessories for iPhone 3G in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Win a Free i2i Stream Wireless Music Pack! Aerielle and NewTechReview announced that together they are sponsoring the i2i Stream Wireless Music contest. There will be two lucky winners, each receiving a free i2i Stream Wireless Music Pack from Aerielle.The i2i Stream is a wireless digital audio device that allows you to broadcast your favorite music to all your friends that also have i2i Streams. i2i Streams can send or receive CD quality sound up to 30 feet wirelessly. You can plug any MP3 player into one end of the i2i Stream and your favorite earphones into the other end and choose one of seven colored channels to start broadcasting. Experience and share your music like never before with the new i2i Stream. Consumer technology users who would like the chance to win a free i2i Stream Wireless Music Pack can sign-up at: Aerielle i2i Stream Wireless Music Giveaway Contest. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Corsair Flash Voyager Mini USB Drive Corsair, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, announced the new ultra-compact "Flash Voyager Mini" 4GB rubberized USB flash drive. The newest member of the award-winning Corsair Flash Voyager family, the Flash Voyager Mini is enclosed in all-rubber housing to protect valuable data against severe temperature, moisture, or physical abuse. The Flash Voyager Mini is ultra-sleek, 1/3 the size of regular USB drives, with a weight of only 5.4 grams -- as light as a piece of gum.To create the smallest drive possible, the Corsair Flash Voyager Mini utilizes a unique cap-less retractable connector plug, which easily opens with the flick of the thumb. Corsair achieved this ultra-compact design by using the latest Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, which allows the entire USB connector to be easily retracted into the drive. This not only makes the drive smaller, but it also prevents damage caused by life's inevitable mishaps. In addition, the drive's ergonomically shaped rubber housing makes it easy to connect and disconnect from any computer. Continue reading: Corsair Announces Ultra-Compact USB Drive - Flash Voyager Mini in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Backyard Baseball 2009 Humongous, Inc., announced that Backyard Baseball 2009 for the Wii(TM), PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC is now available at retail outlets nationwide. ( A Nintendo DS(TM) version hit store shelves in March.) The seventh iteration of the best selling youth baseball video game, Backyard Baseball 2009 introduces a full line up of new features including a current player from every MLB team.The only kids' video game series to hold the Major League Baseball(R) (MLB(R)) and Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA) licenses, Backyard Baseball 2009 combines real baseball strategies with wild power ups and arcade action to entertain and excite baseball's next generation of fans. "Backyard Baseball 2009 marks our tenth year partnering with this exceptional franchise," says Colin Hagen, VP Hard Goods Licensing for Major League Baseball. "It is a fun yet authentic baseball experience for kids and families who may not be ready for the complexity of the more sophisticated sports games." Continue reading: Backyard Baseball 2009 Hits a Home Run at Retail in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
TechSmith SnagIt 9.gif) TechSmith Corp., the world’s leading provider of screen capture and recording solutions, announced the release of SnagIt 9 with new features, design and performance capabilities enabling any computer user to quickly and effectively turn simple screenshots into powerful visual communication tools.SnagIt 9 enables computer users to take screenshots of exactly what they see on their computer screens to communicate ideas faster, explain concepts clearly, and archive electronic information with point-and-click convenience. SnagIt is the world’s most popular screen capture software with millions of users worldwide. With SnagIt 9, customers can quickly capture, edit and share any image, including scrolling windows, objects, menus, video, text, and Web pages and include them in emails and instant messages, PowerPoint presentations, MS Office documents, marketing and sales materials, technical documentation, class handouts, websites and blogs. Continue reading: TechSmith Releases SnagIt 9 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Radiosophy HD100 Radio Radiosophy®, pioneers in HD Radio and makers of the first sub-$100 HD Radio™ receiver, introduces the HD100.1 radio. The receiver boasts an improved user interface, making configuration and set-up much easier.“Radiosophy is driven to maximize the HD Radio experience,” stated Bill Billings, VP of Technology. “We are continually working to make our products simpler and more enjoyable for the listeners. “ Additionally, the HD100.1 features a high-contrast LCD display for easy visibility, and a high-quality line-out/headphone connection, which can be utilized with home audio systems. You'll want to receive everything your area has to offer including standard AM/FM, digital AM/FM, and multiple streams. Scrolling lines of text display the information your HD Radio station offers such as: station name, call letters, song titles, artist name, traffic updates, news alerts, weather forecasts, sports scores, and more. External AM/FM connections allow reception in buildings and distant signal areas. Continue read: Radiosophy Turns Up the HD100 Radio Dial in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Digital Stream DTX9950 DTV Box RadioShack Corporation announced the rollout of the Digital Stream DTX9950 digital converter box with built-in analog pass-through for consumers who wish to continue using analog television sets to receive both digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts when the United States transfers to full-power digital television on Feb. 17, 2009."The DTX9950 also allows us to deliver a complete digital transition solution, whether it be over-the-air reception of digital and analog signals, satellite television or cable subscription services, or simply a new television. In addition, customers living along our northern and southern borders who wish to continue enjoying analog television broadcasts from Canada or Mexico will benefit from this converter box, because those countries are not converting to digital signals on the same schedule as the U.S." Continue reading: RadioShack Introduces Digital Stream DTX9950 Digital TV Converter Box in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Pinnacle Video Transfer Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology, Inc., highlighted the convenience of using Pinnacle™ Video Transfer to record game sessions. The innovative device records directly from a game console with multiple audio/video outputs to any USB 2.0 storage device—without using a computer. With the touch of a button, game play, demos, and tutorials can be recorded directly to an Apple® iPod® Video, iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod classic, Sony® PSP™, Sony PSP slim, flash drive or hard drive. With PC-less recording directly to these leading personal media players (PMPs), Pinnacle Video Transfer provides a compelling solution to game enthusiasts who want to capture their game sessions and share techniques or tips with other gamers or even the world.Offering anytime, anywhere entertainment convenience, Pinnacle Video Transfer hardware provides gamers with added value. When used to record from a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder or set-top box, users can enjoy their favorite TV shows and personal videos on their iPod Video or PSP. With PC-less recording, the compact device will also appeal to people who want a simple way to offload footage from their camera to a portable USB device when away from home. For consumers with personal videos on VHS, Hi8 or VHS-C tapes, Pinnacle Video Transfer can be used to make digital copies on a USB 2.0 hard drive for safe keeping. Continue reading: Pinnacle Video Transfer Helps Capture Video - No Computer Required in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Bourne Conspiracy Game Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, has announced the release of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy™ to major retailers across North America. The game allows players to become Bourne – experiencing the action as both the hunter and hunted, playing as both trained assassin and marked government agent on the run. The Jason Bourne experience features the signature Bourne-style action delivering gamers a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, dramatic escapes and stunt-heavy driving. The Bourne Conspiracy is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.Through collaboration on story and character development with Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy, and a close partnership with Ludlum Entertainment, The Bourne Conspiracy video game is an intense interactive addition to the blockbuster films and best-selling novels. Original missions from Bourne’s past, mixed with memorable moments from the film The Bourne Identity, send players on an action-packed journey to uncover the conspiracy shrouding his origins. Continue reading: Sierra Entertainment Ships Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Video Game in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Painting the Web Picasso said that painting is a jeu d'esprit: literally, a play of the spirit or mind. Shelley Powers, who believes that painting with graphics adds a wondrous variety to the Web, agrees. "When I think of web graphics, the one word that comes to me is 'fun,'" says Powers.Her newest book, Painting the Web (O'Reilly) is the first comprehensive book on web graphics to come along in years. Powers demonstrates how readers of any level can take advantage of the graphics and animation capabilities built into today's powerful browsers, and have fun while doing it. Filled with full-color illustrations, the book covers GIFs, JPEGs, and PNGs, raster and vector graphics, CSS, Ajax effects, the canvas objects, SVG, geographical applications, and more—everything that designers (and non-designers) use to virtually paint the Web. Continue reading: Painting the Web -- New from O'Reilly in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Codemasters GRID Start your engines! Codemasters® announced that GRID™ has shipped to US retail stores. GRID is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games For Windows®.GRID is an all-new race experience, taking players on a world tour of intricately designed racetracks and courses through Europe, the US and Japan. In addition to the exciting, ready-to-race gameplay that gamers have come to expect from Codemasters' racing titles, GRID incorporates only the most powerful racecars ever created - new and classic, circuit and drift. GRID features the most detailed and destructible range of courses ever included in a Codemasters title, challenging gamers with a wide variety of racing styles - from official circuit challenges and drifting events to road races and urban street competitions around the globe. Continue reading: Codemasters Crosses the Finish Line -- GRID Ships to Stores in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Kung Fu Panda Game Activision, Inc. is bringing a unique blend of humor and action to gamers with the release of Kung Fu Panda™, the video game based on DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated feature film. In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players engage in kung fu moves and master the unique fighting style of unlikely hero Po the Panda and experience the legendary moves of Shifu, Po’s Teacher, and the Furious Five – Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.“Kung Fu Panda gives kids the chance to experience first hand their favorite movie moments, as well as new levels and hilarious situations created specifically for the game,” said Kim Salzer, vice president of Global Brand Management, Activision Publishing. “The humor, lovable characters and non-stop action will deliver hours of fun that they can enjoy on their own or with parents and friends.” Continue reading: Activision Ships Kung Fu Panda Video Game in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
Photoshop CS3 Accelerated It always seems that companies release a new edition of software just as soon as you get used to the one you're using. While all the new buttons and options can be confusing, a new release from YoungJin--Photoshop CS3 Accelerated, Third Edition--can help you navigate Photoshop, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Like its previous editions, this book’s smart and eye-catching, full color design allows both new and experienced users get up and running quickly with the latest version of Photoshop.With easy-to-follow exercises, the book gives you a visual walk-through of meaningful hands-on functions and design projects. The book begins with a clear-cut introduction to essential concepts and terminology. Newly learned skills are then put to the test by following the step-by-step exercises. Continue reading: Photoshop CS3 Accelerated -- New from YoungJin in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
SeaLife DC800 Underwater Digital Camera Just as the sun sets, dipping past the crystal blue waters of the ocean that was your host for the day, you playback all the spectacular scenes that came to life throughout the day's adventures. Mystical sea creatures and reefs full of vibrant life and color all captured on your SeaLife camera. SeaLife brings all the true colors of the water and the world to your photographs. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife's new DC800 8-megapixel camera, producing ultra-clear images down to 200 feet underwater.The camera's ergonomic design, large shutter button and well-spaced buttons make the camera easy to handle and user-friendly. Versatility is key, as users can take striking photographs just about anywhere. You could feel confident to take your DC800 scuba diving or snorkeling with no fear that water will damage the camera. No matter where you travel, the DC800 can handle the environment. Continue reading: SeaLife's New DC800 Underwater Digital Camera Ships in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
The Art of Black and White Photography Over the last few years, most books on photography emphasized explaining the new breed of cameras and how to master the digital imaging workflow. In The Art of Black and White Photography, Torsten Andreas Hoffmann takes a different approach, as he focuses on image composition and image capture, with an emphasis on the creative aspects of black and white photography, as well as on the digital workflow.After introducing the ground rules of composition, the author illustrates their applications with various photographic genres such as architecture, street photography, portraiture, and surreal photography with his own stunning black and white images. In the second part of the book, Hoffmann illustrates the elements of a “ photographic language”, which distinguishes creative photography from random shooting. Continue reading: The Art of Black & White Photography -- New from Rocky Nook in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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