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Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, today announced an expanded Series 9 laptop line that is scheduled to arrive on store shelves in time for the back-to-school shopping season. The expanded line of sophisticated, ultra-thin and lightweight models includes five different configurations designed to meet the needs and budgets of a variety of users.

Weve seen a very positive reception to the original Series 9 models introduced at CES earlier this year, said Scott Ledterman, director of mobile PC marketing at Samsung Enterprise Business Division. Find more…

Olympus PEN cameras

Posted by Jackson Walton On June - 30 - 2011 NO Comment

Three New Olympus PEN cameras announced : Olympus USA introduced three brand new PEN cameras designed to help digital photographers capture their unique visions and share their stories in brilliant pictures and high-definition video. The new Olympus PEN cameras combines the portability of a point-and-shoot camera with features found on bulkier cameras or camcorders to deliver amazing photo quality. The new Olympus Pen cameras features the new 12.3-megapixel Live Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor and a new auto-focus system. The Olympus PEN cameras features full HD video recording with Dolby Digital sound. The new designed user interface and a variety of Olympus Art Filters and built-in creative features. Find more…

Guy Mounts Cameras to Fireworks to Capture Their Point of View

Posted by Jackson Walton On June - 30 - 2011 NO Comment

As we sign off for this 4th of July weekend, we leave you with this neat experiment by videographer Jeremiah Warren. He recently purchased some small keychain cameras off eBay and mounted them to various fireworks, giving us a glimpse into what it’s like to be a 4th of July firework.

Techconnect Review Round-up 1/7/11

Posted by Lola Lindeman On June - 30 - 2011 NO Comment

Todays review round-up…

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 - Gigabyte GV-56OC-1GI , MSI N560GTX Twin Frozr II and Zotac GTX 560 AMP! Edition @ TechRadar

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Apple iCloud, New iPad Sofware to be Unveiled Next Week

Posted by Brodie Boyce On June - 29 - 2011 NO Comment

Apple CEO Steve Jobs will announce its new anticipated cloud service at its developer conference next Monday, the company said in a release issued on Tuesday.

Apple confirmed that the cloud service will be called “iCloud,” similar to its other product names.

“Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address,” the release said. Of note, Jobs has been on medical leave since early this year and his only recent public appearance thus was when he unveiled the next-generation iPad 2.

At the address, Apple is slated to debut its eighth major Mac OS, Lion, the iOS 5 for the iPad, iPod touch, and the iPhone, as well as the iCloud.

Related Articles It is unclear as to what services the newly-named iCloud will offer. It could

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Nanotech could help restore vision

Posted by Brodie Boyce On June - 29 - 2011 NO Comment

Researchers in regenerative medicine in Europe are making major strides forward in repairing damaged ears and eyes, thanks to nanotechnology.

Vodafone Buying Out Indian Partner in Mobile Joint Venture

Posted by Jackson Walton On June - 29 - 2011 NO Comment

IDG News Service — Vodafone ended on Friday a fractious relationship with its Indian joint venture partner, Essar Group, but will end up paying more than earlier planned for the partner’s 33 percent stake in the mobile joint venture, Vodafone Essar.

The British company said that through the deal it struck with Essar Group, it will have a total cash outflow of US$5.46 billion, higher than the $5 billion it had planned in March when it announced that it was acquiring the stake.

The payment includes a withholding tax of $880 million payable to India’s Income Tax Department. <

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