Digital Globe: Is DigitalGlobe Unique?

Digital Globe or DigitalGlobe is pretty cool really and we like it very much, basically DigitalGlobe is one of the leading providers of high resolution commercial imagery. They are the only company that operates a constellation of sub-meter commercial imaging satellites. Read more

Nikon Coolpix P6000 GPS Digital Camera: Available September

Nikon have just released a brand new press release on the stunning Nikon Coolpix P6000, the digital camera has GPS and Ethernet which is a great start, but oh yes there is much more about this cam.

This brand new bridge model has so many features we believe it will put a smile on your face and the person your pointing the camera at as well, this new model called the Nikon Coolpix P6000 features 13.5 megapixels, Ethernet socket for connecting to the internet and a first for Nikon, wide angle 4x optical zoom, GPS built-in as standard so you can geo-tag your images and RAW support.

Of course that is not it; it also boasts a 2.7-inch screen and many Nikon software enhancements like auto red-eye fix and d-lighting a hot-shoe support for an external flash. Having the new Ethernet cable to the P6000 will allow you photographers the option to share images via Nikon’s “my picturetown” online service at the press of a button without the need to enter Wi-Fi hotspot,

The Nikon Coolpix P6000 digital camera will be available in September for £429.

Nikon COOLPIX P6000 main specifications that may excite:

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting
• Active D-Lighting
• New tab-format menu interface adapted from Nikon D-SLR cameras
• 1:1 size (square) format with a choice of three black border options
• 15 handy scene modes for optimized results in various shooting situations
• Five movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Distortion control corrects for barrel distortion
• Macro shooting from as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.)
• Manual focus
• SDHC card compatibility*
• Approx. 48 MB of internal memory
• USB (Hi-Speed) connectivity

Source – Nikon

Sony Playstation style Jean Nouvel faucet taps, what next gamers?

Sony Playstation is popular but Sony Playstation style Jean Nouvel faucet taps what next? Is the way of home living turning towards the gaming lifestyle?

These PlayStation-themed faucets which you can clearly see the Sony PlayStation symbols on the top look pretty cool, but one thing you must have noticed is that the square button symbol is missing.

So we believe that it was not actually designed with Sony’s game controller in mind but hey good to think it was. These Jean Nouvel faucets will now give you water with digital in mind.

The O will turn the water on, the X turns the water off, and the triangle will sort the temperature out. We do not know what the price is but we are guessing a whole lot more than the PS3.

Source – Kotaku via Jado

Sony HDR-SR12 HD camcorder is not cheap but still strong competitor

The Sony HDR-SR12 HD 1080/60 camcorder has just been reviewed by CamcorderInfo and an in depth one at that which you can read via the source link below. We believe that this camcorder deserves a lot more loving.

Ok with a price tag of around $1399 it is not the cheapest option but yet still a very strong competitor to similar models, you know like that of the Canon HF10. Yes the bitrate is a bit lower than the Canon model at 16Mbps and the overall image quality was overall comparable due to the Bionz image processor and Exmos CMOS sensor.

There review is pretty good but comparing it to the Canon HF10 is not what many people would have done, because the HF is a pocket-size solid state recorder, while the SR is an HDD-based tank. The HDMI connector is a mini connector and not a standard sized one which means apparently a cable will have to be bought to get HDMI.

It does have 120GB storage which is good plus the fixed 60i framerate seems a pretty good selling point also, ok if shooting the camcorder in 30p or 24p is not that important then the Sony HDR-SR12 HD camcorder is defiantly worth thinking about.

If you know more about the HDR-SR12, please do let us know?

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Microsoft Xbox 360 getting original content: IPTV & digital downloads

The latest news says that the veteran Hollywood producer and talent manager Peter Safran and of course Microsoft are going to produce original shows for distribution on the Xbox 360.

This indeed means that there will be IPTV & digital downloads, Microsoft has come up with a fantastic deal with a production company to do this original content for the gaming console.

There is no word on when it is coming but trust us we will let you know, for more information please read the full article here.

Digital Photo To DVD Converter

Have you ever wished that you could put your digital photos on to a DVD well now you can with this Digital Photo to DVD Converter.

This converter copies your photos from your digital cameras memory card directly onto a CD for playback on a DVD player without the need for a PC.

The Converter can also burn your photos onto a CD in JPEG format which will then allow you to view the CDs photographs on your computer.

You can get this Digital Photo to DVD Converter here for $199.95.

Apple Patent for digital fitness companion system which works differently for each user

Apple are always the first to patent something and they are on the ball with this one, their new plan is to develop a fully fledged digital fitness companion system based around their Apple iPhone and iPod Touch which is basically aimed at helping people live a healthier lifestyle.

The pictures we have here of the patent filing are just a couple from the many that AppleInsider have which you can see if you click the source link below. The patent filings are showing many ideas for the system and what it will be capable of including rewards tracker, component for group activities, iTunes-like software application, hardware-based heart rate and other sensors.

It is in simple terms a much more advanced version of the Nike + iPod system, this new system from Apple will actually “interview” the user within the application to find out exactly what their fitness goals are like fitness interests (such as jogging, yoga and swimming), desired activity level, desired workout schedule, weight goals etc.

The lifestyle companion system will also interview the user about non-health related topics like identity, spirituality, financial condition, relationships, career, religion, interests, hobbies, environment and many other things.

Once the interview is over and the process is completed the lifestyle companion systems software will create a workout regiment based around their feedback on goals and fitness interests, this will be fantastic because it will be different for each individual.

Please read the full patent filing over at Apple Insider

1.5 Inch Desktop Digital Photo Frame Viewer

This 1.5′ Digital Photo Viewer will make the perfect gift for anyone who love their gadgets.
To use it all you have to do is just simply connect it to your PC, and use the included software to upload up to 60 photos for display.

The resolution is 128 x 128 pixels and has an 8MB build in non flash memory, stores 60 photos.

You can get this here for £29.99

Xbox 360 say no to Blu-Ray drive: Microsoft to focus on digital downloads

Since HD DVD gave up the fight after losing so badly to Blu-ray, it cam as no surprise that we thought that Microsoft would want to use the Blu-ray player for their Xbox 360. Many rumors circulated that Microsoft was in talks with Sony to introduce the Blu-ray player add-on, however Microsoft has since strongly denied that they are in talks with Sony.

Aaron Greenberg is the product manager for Xbox 360, and he has said that “Xbox is not currently in talks with Sony or the Blu-ray Association to integrate Blu-ray into the Xbox experience.” Sony said that they are glad to welcome Microsoft, however it seems that Microsoft are not so crazy on the idea.

Microsoft are not interested in a Blu-ray player at all, instead they are looking to focus on digital downloads. They feel that the future is in High-Def movie rentals using Xbox Live.

Source - Reuters

Would you want a Blu-ray player for your Xbox 360?

Canon Expands Elph Series: Digital PowerShot SD770, SD790 and SD890 IS

Today comes an announcement from Canon that they are to expand the range of their Elph Series Digital Powershot cameras. There are to be three new models, the SD770 IS, SD790 IS and the SD890 IS. All three cameras features 10 megapixels, improved face detection and also and new intelligent anti blur system.

With these three new models comes some casualties, some older models will be discontinued in order to make room for the new range. Gone is the SD850 IS, and in its place is the SD890 IS, which has 5X optical zoom and a 37–185mm equivalent lens and although it has more features, it is actually lighter.

The SD790 IS takes the place of the SD750; this new model has 3X optical zoom and comes with a 3 inch LCD screen. This model out of the three has had the most changes in its design.

The cheapest of the three is the SD770 IS, this will replace the SD1000. However Canon have decided to give this a more curved design, the wanted to stick with the box design as it seems more popular with the users.

Source - PC Mag

Cooltone digital Auto Chiller

This Cooltone mini fridge combines the handy ‘instant cool’ fridge with a CD player and digital radio and alarm clock.

This is a totally unique mini cooler that is sure to catch people’s eye.

This fridge has a large 22 litre capacity, a Digital CD Player that has a fully featured CD player with multi output options, memory, repeat etc, Integrated Speakers and Headphones Socket so that you can also link to external speakers or sound systems

This would be a great idea for Uni students or those of you who travel a lot.

You can find out more here

Casio launches coloured Exilim Zoom EX-9 digital camera

Casio have just launched the Exilim Zoom EX-9 digital camera and this camera is sure to put colour into your life.

You can get this camera in orange, pink or black the choice is yours.

This is an 8.1 megapixel camera that includes a 2.6-inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, anti-shake for reducing the chance of a blurred photo, an easy mode for beginners.

What colour would you choose?

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Hauppauge pMP: pocket-sized media player and digital TV

The Hauppauge pMP is a pocket-sized media player and TV that comes with built-in Freeview.

The media player allows you to play music and all the major format digital video files are all stored on either a SD or MMC card.

The TV has a high-sensitivity tuner, text and a programme guide just like the one on your home TV.

This is due to be released in April for around £115.

This is a great idea to have if you travel and even better for the kids in the back of the car.

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Musical SpongeBob digital thermometer

There are so many SpongeBob related products are on the market and this is another one which I think is great.

This SpongeBob thermometer plays music while being used so kids will love it. Read more

Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale

How many times have you worried that you have over loaded your suit case and it is going to be over the aloud weight once you get to the airport? Read more

3ga launch new JB7 digital jukebox, rip your tracks from CDs

A new product just launched by 3ga will be something all you music lovers will like; the new product is called the JB7 digital jukebox. The JB7 digital jukebox will rip tracks from CDs which will then store them on its Read more

Whynter Digital Body Fat Scale 2004D1

These Whynter Body Fat and Water Scale have a sleek and modern look and have extra-large weight capacity.

These scales also come with ten person memory recall feature. Read more

Digital Hero 3: real tough-nut digital stills and video camera

The Digital Hero 3 will take 3 mega-pixel photographs, and up to 54 minutes of video, whether you’re up a mountain in the snow, out at sea in a storm, or up to 30 metres under it getting down with the fish. Read more

Coolpix 60 by Nikon

March will see the launch of the Nikon Coolpix60, this launch is built around the the EXPEED digital image processing concept which includes a 5x Nikkor lens and has 8 million pixels.

One of the other features is that it does have the Vibration Read more

Nikon D60 Replaces the D40x

Yes it is official the Nikon’s D40x will be replaced in February with the new D60.

It’s said that the D60 is one of the smallest Nikon digital SLRs ever.
With a split-second shutter response it’s said that the Nikon D60 will capture pictures that cameras with longer time lags miss. Read more