Kodak alleges patent infringement by Apple and RIM
Posted on 15-Jan-2010 10:02 News, Consumer Electronics
The Kodak complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), specifically claims that Apple’s iPhones and RIM’s camera-enabled BlackBerry devices infringe a Kodak patent that covers technology related to a method for previewing images.
TiVo and Google team up on audience research data
Posted on 25-Nov-2009 12:38 News, Consumer Electronics
This deal will enable Google TV Ads to draw on anonymous, second-by-second DVR viewing data from TiVo's stand-alone subscribers to substantially enhance the measurement and accountability of ad impressions for inventory sold using the Google TV Ads auction-based system. The TiVo sample covers all television signal sources including digital cable, analog cable, satellite, telecom and over-the-air television, in live and timeshifted viewing.
Lexar Image Rescue 4 delivers image recovery capabilities with any memory card
Posted on 24-Nov-2009 13:11 News, Consumer Electronics
Software recovers lost or deleted images and videos stored in any memory card format from any manufacturer and all mass storage compliant card readers. Includes one-step interface for fast image recovery and automatic updating capability helps users stay current with new camera RAW files and computer operating systems.
Older people have their say on robots in aged care
Posted on 23-Nov-2009 14:25 News, Consumer Electronics
A study of older people’s attitudes towards robots is helping researchers at The University of Auckland to develop inexpensive robotic assistants for aged care. With a rapidly ageing population placing an increased strain on the health and aged care sectors, the group aims to develop inexpensive robotic devices to help staff with menial tasks, and extend the amount of time older people can stay in their own homes.
Renaissance appointed as Adobe Gold Channel Partner
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 16:06 News, Consumer Electronics
As an Adobe Gold Partner Renaissance will gain access to additional resources and support from Adobe specialists, which it says will provide a wide range of benefits to all users of Adobe software in New Zealand.
Cisco to launch Flip Mino and MinoHD video recorders across New Zealand and Australian markets
Posted on 2-Nov-2009 13:13 News, Consumer Electronics
Flip Video camcorders will be arriving on shelves across Australia and New Zealand, offering consumers a simple way to bring video into everyday lifestyles. Flip Video has been a hit with the social networking generation in the United States because it delivers the combination of sleek design, ease of use and video quality. Flip Video has been the top selling camcorder in the U.S. with millions of units sold in the past two years.
Competition to design intergalactic weapon opens
Posted on 2-Nov-2009 09:59 News, Consumer Electronics
To celebrate the release of Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time on PS3, Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) is giving users a special chance to get their own weapon design bought to life by WETA.
Toshiba launches Direct Methanol Fuel Cell in Japan
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 10:52 News, Consumer Electronics
Dynario's DMFC delivers almost instant refueling that untethers electrical equipment from AC adapters and power outlets. It runs on mix of methanol and ambient oxygen, and the chemical reaction between the two in the fuel cell produces electricity. It operates with only a small volume of concentrated methanol solution, reducing the size and weight of the fuel tank and the overall product.
Barnes & Noble introduces nook, its wireless eBook reader
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 18:51 News, Consumer Electronics
First device to allow readers to lend eBooks, the connected eBook reader offers free 3G wireless and Wi-Fi access to over one million eBooks, newspapers and magazines. Wi-Fi enables free in-store browsing of complete eBooks.
Synology DS209+II NAS review
Posted on 15-Oct-2009 16:04 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
So what's not to like on this unit? Hard to say: it's small, quiet, offers a lot of features that help users enjoy their content from home or the Internet, and with up to 4TB of storage available it is an interesting proposition.
Sony introduces Reader Daily Edition with 3G
Posted on 26-Aug-2009 09:36 News, Consumer Electronics
New Sony Reader model gives users mobile access to electronic library. In portrait mode, about 30-35 lines of text are visible, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book, with ink on paper text and images feeling.
