Canon Toner Cartridge Recycling Program Celebrates 20 Years
12.11.2009

Canon has announced that next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the Canon Toner Cartridge Recycling Program.

Since 1990, Canon has recycled, reused or recovered toner cartridges, collecting a grand total of approximately 220,000 metric tons. The recycling operation now stretches a total of 23 countries worldwide.

Recycling and reusing is also a consideration during the production of Canon products. Closed-loop recycling recognizes that the creation of the toner cartridge could be facilitated to be reused once the consumer has been satisfied by the product. In this way Canon's four...

Pentax Announces D-Macro 100mm F/2.8 WR Lens
12.10.2009

Pentax Imaging Systems Division has announced the smc PENTAX-D Macro 100mm F/2.8 WR, an interchangeable lens for use with PENTAX digital and film-format SLR cameras.

The Macro 100mmF2.8 WR is not only stylish and attractive, but strong enough for outdoor work. A high-grade aluminum barrel gives the lens a more sleek and exclusive look, while the weather-resistant construction and PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating shields the front surface from dust, water and grease.

This Pentax lens is also the first interchangeable macro lens to feature a completely rounded diaphragm...

Panasonic Finally Acquires the Majority of Sanyo
12.10.2009

Panasonic became the proud owner of a majority of Sanyo stock today at the cost of approximately 4.6 billion for 50.2 percent of Sanyo's stock.

Panasonic is now further established as one of the world's largest electronics makers while making Sanyo a subsidiary of the electronics giant. The deal will also give Panasonic free reign on Sanyo's products, including batteries, solar products, and electronics similar to Panasonic's own existing line.

The acquisition of Sanyo was announced nearly a year ago, but since then, international discussion over the legality of the sale was...

Nikon D300S Reviewed at D-Preview
12.10.2009

DPReview.Com have posted their extensive review of the Nikon D300S, with 720p HD video and an increase of a continuous shooting rate at 7 frames per second. It is a subtle but powerful upgrade from the Nikon APS-C DSLR.

[Read the whole review over at dpreview.com]
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09111603nikond300sreview.asp
 

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Nikon D3000 Reviewed
12.10.2009

DPReview.Com have just posted their in-depth review of Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR: the D3000. Replacing the popular D60, the D3000 features a revamped AF system but a lack of a Live View function. Decide if this model is worth it with this 27 page review. - dpreview.com

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http://www.dpreview.com/news/0912/09121103nikond3000review.asp

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Fix Windows Errors with Just One Program and One Click
12.08.2009

We tend to forget that computers are very complex machines. They have intricate components and have evolved tremendously over the past couple decades. After all, though, we do run into constant problems. In the past we have turned to our warranties or computer-savvy friends or even the manufacturer but now Windows is offering a quick fix to some of the most common problems: FixWin.

FixWin is a freeware portable utility that can repair and fix approximately 50 common Windows problems. Instead of exploring the Registry, or other intricate areas of your system, FixWin recognizes and...

Toshiba Puts Users 'On TV' in Times Square
12.07.2009

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see your face on a big screen in Times Square, New York? Well, quit wondering! Toshiba has introduced the "I'm on TV" Feature to TOSHIBA VISION in the world-famous Times Square.

Debuting New Year's Eve, Toshiba will display user-created videos on a big screen on top of One Times Square Building for all of the Big Apple to see. Consumers can record personal videos using their personal webcam and visiting the official website. A total of 18 lucky people will have their videos aired three times a day.

Toshiba encourages users to express...

Sigma Introduces Firmware Update Ver.1.03 For DP2
12.07.2009

Sigma Corporation has made available for download a firmware Ver.1.03 update for Sigma DP2 digital camera users*.
The firmware update should be applied to any DP2 camera that has Ver.1.02 or lower. It is useful for decreasing the intermittent camera freeze under certain conditions, as well as improving the accuracy of the Auto White Balance feature.

To check your DP2's current firmware status first put the "Mode" dial in the "Set Up" position and turn the camera on. Select the "Firmware" menu from the Camera Settings and press OK. Your current firmware status will be displayed.

To...

Sigma Offers First-Ever Scholarship
12.06.2009

The Sigma Corporation of America have announced their first-ever scholarship contest. One talented high school senior will be awarded $5,000 in cash and $1,000 in Sigma products in order to continue their education and pursue a career in the photography industry.

High school seniors must complete an application, brief essay, and submit three to five images that all have a connecting theme to be considered for the Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship. All judgment of items will be based on subject selection, overall technique, and image quality. All images and essays will be publicly...

Kodak Plans to Sell OLED Business to LG Companies
12.06.2009

Kodak, a pioneer in OLED material technology, announced Friday that it will sell a majority of its assets in the OLED business to a group of LG companies. The sum for the acquisition was undisclosed but the significance of the sale is strategic at its core. Kodak believes this sale will allow the company to tighten its focus.

“As we said earlier this year, OLED is one of the businesses we wanted to reposition to maximize Kodak’s competitive advantage at the intersection of materials and imaging science,” said Laura G. Quatela, Kodak’s Chief Intellectual Property Officer and manager of the...

Acer No. 2 in PC Sales for Q3, Dell Takes a Hit
12.05.2009

Acer, the Taiwanese PC maker, has overtaken Dell Inc. as second place in PC business for the third quarter of 2009, according to market research firm iSuppli. After 13 unanswered quarters, Hewlett Packard still remains in the number one spot.

Matthew Wilkins, principal analyst, compute platforms research, pointed out the market switch is also a significant achievement for the other part of the computing world. Wilkins stated, "Acer's rise to the No.-2 rank in the global PC business reflects not only its strong performance in the notebook segment, but also the historic rise of Asia as a...

Global tech giant HP finalized their purchase of smartphone maker Palm in a $1.2 billion deal Wednesday. With last year's release of Palm's new smartphone operating system, the webOS, the mobile device maker has struggled to define itself from bigger sm
12.04.2009

Driving has just taken a turn for the better. TomTom and Renault have partnered to change the world of embedded navigation by introducing the world's first feature upgrade. No longer do drivers have to replace the entire embedded navigation system; now, Carminat TomTom users can drive safer, smarter, and better just by downloading the new GPS features.

Advanced lane guidance, clearly alerting drivers of junctions and multiple lanes, and the fastest routes possible, detected by using millions of TomTom drivers' experiences, are imported using the system's SD card drive and the free...

Universal To Offer Blu-ray/DVD Flipper Discs
12.04.2009

Universal Studios Home Entertainment will soon be making the consumer transition to Blu-ray players much smoother. In a press release distributed Monday, Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced their decision to market and sell double-sided Blu-ray/DVD discs.

One side of these discs would play the HD Blu-ray version of a movie and the other would hold the standard DVD version, giving the consumer the choice and the possibility of both formats.

The first titles to be released in this format are the three films of The Bourne Trilogy: "The Bourne Identity," "The Bourne...

LG Launches First Ever Netbook In US: LG X120
12.03.2009

LG Electronics Mobilecomm (LG Mobile Phones) joins the ranks of the booming netbook industry with the launch of the LG X120. Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones, said, “We created the LG X120 to allow consumers to stay connected on their own terms.”

The shining feature of the LG X120 is the Smart On™ interface allowing users to quickly and easily access things like vacation photos or picking your fantasy football line-up. Not only that but the LG X120 is not limited to connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots like other netbooks, it employs...