Section: Business News, Computers, Mobile Computers  Sony’s CFO Nobuyuki Oneda announced their desire of entering the tablet market at a post-earnings report news conference earlier today. Although not in a rush to start churning out tablets any time soon, Sony is pretty content with the success of its ebook reader, the Reader Daily Edition. From the looks of it, they aren’t too worried of the iPad affecting sales of their ebook readers.
What sets the iPad apart is the elegant and seamless OS. Can Sony make one that’s on par with its rival? Oneda admits that they are lagging “a little” behind Apple, but given their track record, Sony is usually a year behind Apple in terms of handheld devices. There’s no official confirmation on when the Sony tablet might start appearing, though. If you’re looking for a spec sheet, well, there’s none. Sony’s just in the talks of making one, they haven’t actually designed or produced any prototypes. Will the upcoming Sony tablet be a spin-off of Sony Dash? Read [Yahoo! News] Via [Electronista] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Cheng Hung for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Imaging, Digital Cameras According to Nikon, the “S” in their new S series of cameras represents stylish, slim design with superior performance and lots and lots of zoom. Sounds good to me. But seriously, the S series are Nikon’s tiny cameras that still manage to zoom like crazy and shoot HD video. The S8000 is the pinnacle of their performance. Boasting a 10x zoom lens, a 3-inch, 921,000-dot, Clear Color Display, and the ability to shoot 720p HD video at 30 frames per second, all in a tiny tiny package. This camera is built to impress. Plus, look at the elegant black coating that covers its slender body. Beautiful. The camera itself is a 14.2-megapixel camera that includes a new feature called the Creative Slider. This feature simplifies adjusting brightness, saturation, and color tone by utilizing the Rotary Multi Selector. Plus, a new feature on the flash, called “Advanced Flash Control”, allows the photographer to make a more natural looking flash shot. You will be able to pick up the S8000 this month for $300 in your choice of black, red, bronze, and champagne silver. Sporting a 14.2-megapixel display like the 8000, the S6000 goes for the slim look with an inch-thick frame. The S6000 also has a 7x zoom with the ability to shoot 720p video at 30fps just like the 8000. Not to be completely outdone, it has a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Clear Color Display LCD. Similar to the 8000, it also has the additional feature of Advanced Flash Control. The S6000 will set you back $250 next month in either black, red, bronze, or champagne silver. Going down the line, we get to Nikon’s newest touchscreen camera, the S4000. The S4000 features a 12-megapixel camera with a 3-inch, 460,000-dot, touch-panel Clear Color Display. As it should, the S4000 has many special, touch-screen related features, one being the Touch Shutter. With touch shutter, users can select the main subject of the photo by just tapping it on the screen. Also at the tip of your fingers, is the ability, just like the others, to record 720p HD video. Having a few less features and some interesting new colors, you can pick one of these up next month for $200 in your choice of plum, silver, pink, red, or black. Via [Gizmodo] Here is the full press release: “S” REPRESENTS STYLISH, SLIM DESIGN, SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND SUPER ZOOM WITH THE NEW NIKON COOLPIX S-SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS
Whether a User Needs HD Video, Super-Long Zoom, or a Functional Fashion Accessory, There Is Something for Everyone with Nikon’s New Style Series of Digital Cameras MELVILLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2010) – Today, Nikon Inc. continues the tradition of blending innovation, design and performance in its line of COOLPIX compact cameras with the introduction of four new COOLPIX Style Series cameras. The S-series cameras provide users with innovative and fun features such as long zooms, speedy performance, advanced flash controls, touch-screen technology, and enhanced high resolution LCD screens in sleek, stylish camera bodies. In an impressive slim body, the new COOLPIX S8000 digital camera sports a long 10x optical zoom, 720p HD Video, and a 3.0-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen with bright Clear Color Display. Not to be outdone, the COOLPIX S4000 blends a user-friendly touch-screen interface with an elegant camera design, while the COOLPIX S6000 and COOLPIX S3000 digital cameras deliver the speed, accessibility and ease-of-use that have made the S-series the camera of choice among consumers who value style and performance. “Building on the hallmarks of the COOLPIX line, the new S-Series cameras combine the features consumers want, along with high performance and innovative technology into elegant camera designs with colorful results,” said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc. “The digital camera has become an accessory to today’s consumer, and with the S-series camera, users can challenge their creativity, and complement their sense of fashion.”
All new COOLPIX S-series cameras incorporate Nikon’s world-class NIKKOR lenses, delivering accurate detail and brilliant color, as well as Nikon’s EXPEED™ digital image processing concept, which ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Many of the new S-series models embrace the addition of High Definition (HD) video by adding an ideally located video record button on the back of the camera. Other COOLPIX features include Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the shooting situation and adjusts camera settings accordingly for great pictures anywhere. To make better portraits easier, the Smart Portrait System incorporates a series of automatic functions including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix ™, Improved Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning and Skin Softening to flatter even the most camera-shy subject. New COOLPIX S8000: Deceptively Slim Yet Hides a Surprise
Hidden inside the COOLPIX S8000’s slender body resides a powerful and versatile 10x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens that produces incredibly sharp, crisp images up close or far away. To banish the blur at any focal length, the S8000 features a 4-way Image Stabilization System and ISO settings to 3200. Additionally, the S8000 has the ability to record HD movies (720p) at 30 frames per second (fps) with stereo sound, and features an ultra high-resolution 921,000-dot Clear Color Display LCD for sharp, clear viewing of images. The 14.2-megapixel COOLPIX S8000 digital camera also includes a new feature called the Creative Slider, which simplifies adjusting brightness, saturation and color tone in-camera by utilizing the Rotary Multi Selector. Another new feature, Advanced Flash Control, allows users to create more natural-looking flash shots by utilizing higher ISO settings and faster shutter speeds in low light as well as apply Multi-area Auto Backlight Compensation for even exposures. Additionally, the COOLPIX S8000 packs an improved Sport Continuous Mode, high-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 4 fps for 45 frames (3 MP), plus a fast start-up time and a quick shutter-release time. To further ensure no moment is missed, the S8000 has the ability to acquire the subject and lock focus using Subject Tracking.
The COOLPIX S8000 will be available in February 2010 for $299.95* MSRP in a choice of colors including black, red, bronze and champagne silver. The New COOLPIX S6000: High Performance Is Always In Style
The new COOLPIX S6000 digital camera blends performance into an elegant camera design to create the ideal accessory for wherever life leads. Though the S6000 measures only one-inch thick, it comes with a versatile 7x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens to zoom in on the action or fill the frame with your subject. The COOLPIX S6000 also has the ability to record HD movie clips (720p) at 30 fps to preserve memories in high quality video, which are easily played back later on an HDTV from the camera via HDMI connection.
The COOLPIX S6000 includes features like 14.2-megapixel resolution and a bright 2.7-inch 230,000-dot Clear Color Display LCD. Similar to the COOLPIX S8000, the COOLPIX S6000 boasts advanced features and controls like Sport Continuous Mode and Advanced Flash Control. The S6000 also sports a fast start-up time of approximately 0.75 seconds and a short shutter-release time of approximately 0.3 seconds to help ensure memories are recorded as soon as they happen.
To further help users snap stunning photos easily, the COOLPIX S6000 features ISO 3200; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System all packed into an ultra-stylish design.
The COOLPIX S6000 will be available in March 2010 for $249.95* MSRP in a choice of bold colors, including champagne silver, black, red, and bronze. The New COOLPIX S4000: Touch-Screen Technology, Nikon Performance
Integrating elegant design and intuitive operation, the new COOLPIX S4000 digital camera comes equipped with a touch-screen interface that places the camera’s controls at the users’ fingertips. The COOLPIX S4000 incorporates a new 3.0-inch 460,000-dot touch-panel Clear Color Display LCD, which makes it easy to compose, review, edit and share pictures.
To fully utilize the touch-screen interface, the COOLPIX S4000 comes with several advanced shooting features. With Touch Shutter, users can select their subject by a single touch on the screen to adjust focus and exposure, and to automatically release the shutter. When selected, Subject Tracking can automatically follow and focus on a subject selected by touching the screen, such as a fast moving child or a pet throughout the frame.
At the touch of a finger, users can record HD movies (720p) to create and share. The S4000 also includes user-friendly modes like Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts camera setting to take the best photo possible for the given conditions.
The 12-megapixel COOLPIX S4000 features a 4x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens, ISO sensitivity to 3200; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System and a compact stylish design.
The COOLPIX S4000 digital camera will be available in March 2010 for $199.95 MSRP in a choice of vibrant colors, including plum, champagne silver, pink, red and black. New COOLPIX S3000: Make a Statement in Color
Sleek design, attractive colors and innovative technology truly set the new Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera apart from the competition. The COOLPIX S3000 comfortably places advanced shooting controls in the hand for great fun and optimal results. User-friendly advanced features and ease-of-use, along with the camera’s compact size make it a pleasure to carry around anywhere from the family reunion to a night on the town.
With the stylish looks and the vivid color choices of the S3000, the camera is the perfect tool to express one’s personal style. The COOLPIX S3000 also includes a bright 2.7-inch 230,000-dot LCD screen designed to make it easy to compose, review and share pictures.
The 12-megapixel COOLPIX S3000 features a 4x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens; ISO 3200; 4-way VR Image stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System and a colorful and compact design.
The COOLPIX S3000 will be available in March 2010 for $149.95 MSRP and in a choice of vibrant colors, including plum, champagne silver, black, orange, green and blue.
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Section: Computers, Hardware, Netbooks  ARM CEO Warren East, made a very bold statement recently by saying that netbooks will dominate at least 90% of the PC market over the next few years. He also went on to say that ARM intends to power up more netbooks with ARM-based CPU architecture. It is widely known that Windows does not support ARM processors, but ARM is confident that ARM processors will succeed even without Windows support. While technically, most devices nowadays are powered by at least a couple of ARM microprocessors, the CPU remains dominated by Intel or AMD.
ARM seems pretty positive in Linux’s progress as a whole, and plans to use Linux all the way whether with the support of Windows or not. I, for one, am skeptical of ARM’s high expectations. Take for example AMD, even with Windows support, it can barely beat Intel in terms of market share. Intel’s marketing campaigns are very effective, therefore non-technical customers who are not aware of the wide range of options available to them will most likely go Intel. Asked if Microsoft may one day provide support of Windows on ARM architecture, East said “It's really an operational decision for Microsoft to make. I don't think there's any major technical barriers. Microsoft's well aware of the technical support we can provide to them, but it is an operational challenge for them, and one that only they can work out. We can't really help them with it.” Read [PC Pro] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Cheng Hung for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking  Facebook has doubled in size in the last year, boasting a whopping 350 million registered users, and what's even more impressive is that fully half of them-175 million-log on everyday. By this summer it's predicted that over half of all Internet users will visit Facebook.
Last year Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg said they were working towards lifting the current 5,000 friend limitation that's currently in place, possibly anticipating the current popularity of the site, but it hasn't happened and honestly, that's not a bad thing. Who on earth really wants thousands of Facebook friends? It would make for an out of control newsfeed and make the personal connections that make Facebook so great next to impossible. Are you on Facebook? Do log on everyday? Consider yourself an addict? I admit I love Facebook and I do log on everyday, several times a day. I also have the BlackBerry app and the iPhone/iPod Touch app. I network with colleagues, hang out with friends and connect with far flung family members. Facebook has become an important part of my life. Read [TechCrunch] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Networking, Gadgets / Other, Peripherals, Storage, Reviews, Peep Shows, Web, Features I have used the Pogoplug for all of 20 minutes now (5 of which were to set it up) and I have to say that this seems to be a device that I am going to wonder how I ever lived without. Of course, that is just a first impression, but as of now I am super excited. It also goes to show just how easy the Pogoplug is to set up and have running. Honestly it took me longer to find a spare external USB hard drive in my office. I do plan on offering more of a full-featured review after I actually use it for a while, but for now I wanted to share some images of the unit itself, the packaging, the cords it shipped with and what it looks like setup. Product [pogoplug] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Security, Software / Applications, Web, Web Apps  To make their products more appeasing to IT security mangers, Google has added some security to their Google Apps. Google is looking to provide a similar security experience to Microsoft’s Exchange. These changes make smartphones accessing company data much more secure.
The new security settings allow IT admin to add layers of security to smartphones that access company data. Google has given power to the IT department to remote wipe, enforce password protection, style and size, and lock devices when idle. IT will be able to push these requirements out to users devices. Initially, the only supported devices will be iPhones, Windows Mobile and Nokia E series. No word on BlackBerry yet though Android and Nexus One were mentioned to have “similar features” soon. Premier and educational users should start to see these features added today. Admin can access these settings from the Mobile tab in the Google Apps dashboard. Read [Google] via [VentureBeat] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers Yesterday we heard a few last minute details about the JooJoo, and now it looks like we have some confirmation in the form of an official press release. Basically, just to sum it up, the JooJoo tablet is going into full production and will be shipping soon. According to the press release; “Fusion Garage today announced that its category-creating JooJoo Internet tablet has moved into full production with initial shipments expected to reach consumers at the end of February.”
There you have it, the end of February. Well, at least for those that were brave enough to place a pre-order. The good news here, is that the JooJoo tablet will support Flash at launch. Which for most will ultimately mean that the JooJoo will turn into nothing more than Hulu watching device. Still a $499 tablet that offers support for Flash sounds like it could be an interesting device. Product [JooJoo] Keep reading to check out the full press release… FUSION GARAGE MOVES INTO FULL PRODUCTION OF BREAKTHROUGH JOOJOO Tablet
Innovative Manufacturing Agreement and Investment from CSL Group Helps Reinvent Consumer Electronics Business Model SINGAPORE, February 3, 2010 – Fusion Garage today announced that its category-creating JooJoo Internet tablet has moved into full production with initial shipments expected to reach consumers at the end of February. Helping fuel the JooJoo's arrival and Fusion Garage's next phase of corporate growth is an innovative manufacturing agreement and strategic investment from mobile device OEM and distribution giant CSL Group of Malaysia. Fusion Garage is expected to announce a second round of investment within the next two weeks which would augment today's investment from CSL and the company's initial round secured in November 2009.
CSL, established in 1998, has rapidly grown to a major conglomerate, with sales of nearly $300M USD, and the organization is one of the largest manufacturers of cell phones, mobile devices, netbook and notebook computers in SE Asia. The strategic relationship between the companies calls for CSL to absorb all up front manufacturing costs associated with JooJoo production. This agreement virtually eliminates the normal high cost of mass market entry – often in the tens of millions – for any emerging Consumer Electronics (CE) hardware developer. In exchange, CSL will receive a revenue royalty from each JooJoo sold globally. Additionally, CSL has made a strategic venture investment in Fusion Garage which will help the company to move to the next phase of its corporate growth and product development. "This is landscape changing manufacturing agreement in the CE hardware market in much the same way Dell changed the PC business model with its direct to consumer sales approach back in the 1990s," said Fusion Garage founder and CEO, Chandrasekar (Chandra) Rathakrishnan. "CSL's confidence in JooJoo and strategic investment enables us to concentrate on the expansion of our organization, software development and, ultimately, building a world class CE company." "We are justifiably bullish – not only on the promise of the JooJoo and the Internet tablet market's potential but also on Fusion Garage's forward looking vision," said Dato Eric Chuah, Chairman of the CSL Group of Companies. "We have an opportunity to expand our business via this relationship, enter a hot market with a trusted partner and turn the traditional CE hardware manufacturing model on its head. We are betting on volume here and firmly believe our bet will be a winner." About JooJoo
JooJoo, officially introduced in December 2009, is the category-creating Web tablet that provides near instantaneous Internet access and the best online experience. The African word "joujou" means magical object and Fusion Garage's JooJoo brings users into an online world where everything on the Internet is just a single touch away. Powered by Fusion Garage's innovative browser-based operating system, JooJoo enables users to quickly and easily tap into Internet applications, news, music, high definition video, social media and web services. JooJoo has revolutionary hardware, including the largest capacitive touch screen of any device on the market – 12.1 inches –providing full screen content viewing. Its ultra-portable, ultra-thin design offers the best Internet experience anywhere – on the couch or on the go, standing or sitting. JooJoo's gesture-based user interface allows easy transitions between Websites and turns pages in a digital publication via the movement of a finger. A full-size touch keyboard appears when users need it, and disappears when viewing content or paging through digital content. JooJoo is available directly from Fusion Garage at www.thejoojoo.com. About Fusion Garage
Fusion Garage enables the best Internet experience through innovative software and hardware devices. Founded in 2008, Fusion Garage's core browser-based operating system provides near instantaneous Internet access and has spurred the development of an entirely new category of consumer electronics devices dedicated to online usage. Fusion Garage is based in Singapore and is privately funded.
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Section: Video, Content, DVD/DVR/Blu-ray, Web, Online Music/Video  It is no secret that Netflix is pushing their Watch Instantly movie streaming, and according to the December comScore numbers that push seems to be working. It seems that Netflix has broken into the top 20, albeit just barely at position 19 falling in between Break Media at 20 and Justin.tv at 18.
comScore Video Metrix (U.S.) Videos (000)
Total Internet : Total Audience 33,242,835 1. Google Sites 13,242,487
2. Hulu 1,013,494
3. Microsoft Sites 561,052
4. Fox Interactive Media 550,505
5. Yahoo! Sites 539,416
6. Viacom Digital 372,641
7. Turner Network 366,987
8. CBS Interactive 297,298
9. MEGAVIDEO.COM 210,294
10. AOL LLC 209,957
11. Vevo 174,911
12. Disney Online 171,946
13. ESPN 165,743
14. FACEBOOK.COM 164,581
15. Blinkx 164,287
16. NBC Universal 160,205
17. DAILYMOTION.COM 133,436
18. JUSTIN.TV 128,102
19. NETFLIX.COM 127,016
20. Break Media 120,104
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Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  The rumors are flying that RIM has begun working on their BlackBerry OS 6.0. No details, but you can bet BlackBerry lovers are hoping for something truly groundbreaking. Tour owners however, would be happy if 5.0 was finally released. That's not RIM's fault though. 5.0 is done and was sent to the carriers. It's now up to them as to when it's pushed to customers. If I were to guess as to why they are dragging their feet I'd say it has to do with sales. They would rather customers have to buy a new phone to get 5.0. Since RIM is also working on 5.2 and intends to release it later this year, it's a safe bet the carriers will finally release 5.0!
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