Technology/Gadgets news

Microsoft Corp. today brightens your video calls with TrueColor Technology, a groundbreaking new image processing technology that provides superior color and brightness in even the worst lighting conditions.

Adding to a rich tradition of digital cameras that balance technology and style, Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., introduced two new compact models to their popular EXILIM line.

Dolce&Gabbana will broadcast the Fall/Winter 2010/11 Women's Fashion Show live on iPhones and Android Mobile devices (Google), which are the two most popular smartphones worldwide (82% of the market share of the total browsing market in the USA and 70% in Europe*.

From intelligent telephones designed for elite users to true phenomena for the general public: smartphones are popular and their invasion of the market is proof of this.

Acer Group decision to develop different solutions featuring also Android™ operating system brings users simple usability and instant Internet access, for greater efficiency on the go.

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced plans to bring Microsoft's next generation of Windows® Phones, the Windows Phone 7 Series, to market later this year.

The Ultra-Wide 16-35mm f/4 VR and Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.4 Lenses Provide Photographers With New Perspectives and Creative Versatility

Vodafone Essar, one of India’s leading cellular service providers, and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a world leader in wireless innovation, today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone for Vodafone customers in India.

Nokia Siemens Networks has successfully conducted the world’s first call using a network technology known as “continuous packet connectivity” (CPC). Once incorporated into an operator’s HSPA+ radio access network, CPC will enable 3G users to enjoy significantly longer device battery life, a crucial issue as the use of smartphones for broadband services skyrockets.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of four new PowerShot Digital cameras, the PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SD3500 IS, PowerShot SD1400 IS and PowerShot SD1300 IS, offering today’s photographer a compelling blend of cutting-edge photo capture technology and superior styling.

Canon Inc. announced today the Company has adopted an MPEG-2 Full HD (4:2:2) file-based recording codec for a new professional video camcorder currently under development. The Canon MPEG-2 Codec will enable high-quality imaging and audio performance with up to 50 Mbps data recording and twice the color data of HDV*1 profile formats.

The two new A series compacts are divided in to two categories dependent on their zoom capabilities. The 12 megapixel AV100 boasts a 3x Fujinon zoom, whilst the 14 megapixel AX280 features a versatile Fujinon 5x, 28mm wide-angle zoom lens.

Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Aspen™, the business mobile phone with green credentials at its core. The newest edition to the successful Sony Ericsson GreenHeart™ portfolio, Sony Ericsson Aspen™, allows easy multi-tasking combining the touch experience and a real QWERTY keyboard.

Apple® today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more.

Ideal for in-studio recording as well as live stage performances, the Ultimate Ears 1 Pro monitor is a comfortable and convenient single in-ear monitor solution that lets you hear external sound along with your professional in-ear mix while performing on stage or recording in the studio.

To deliver a live-sound experience directly to your ears, Ultimate Ears, a product unit of Logitech® (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), today introduced the Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors.

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, was featured in Paul Otellini’s Intel CES keynote, with the world’s first demonstration of the LG GW990.

Dell today announced that U.S.-based AT&T will become the next mobile operator to offer a smart phone from the Mini 3 Android-based lineup.

Users can finally feel free to leave their laptop behind when going to deliver a presentation. Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced BlackBerry® Presenter, the latest accessory for BlackBerry® smartphones.

Just 7.2mm slim and weighing only 62g (without headphones), the WALKMAN® A845 Video MP3 Player by Sony proves that less really is more. Slipping easily into a back pocket or bag, it’s a great way to keep your favourite music tracks, podcasts and videos with you to enjoy any time.