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Ricoh GXR system details and photos officially released

A day after details were leaked to the web, an official announcement and photos of the new Ricoh GXR system have been released. It's self-proclaimed as the "world's smallest and lightest digital camera," but its not the GXR's weight or size that's really...

Tags: Ricoh Corp., Photograph, Camera, Camera Body, CNET Asia, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-10

Black Friday digital camera and camcorder deal reports are rolling in

For those of you who want to get prepared for your holiday shopping, and especially the best Black Friday deals, some sales are already being announced. Huliq News is reporting a couple dozen sales on digital cameras and camcorders at Sears and BestBuy, among...

Tags: Camcorder, Digital Camera, Camera, Huliq News, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Australian iPhone worm won't give some users up

Jailbroken iPhone users beware: Rick Astley could be appearing on your phone soon, and he's never going to give you up. So at least the new worm crawling around down under says. by Rachel King

Tags: Apple iPhone, Worm, Cyberthreats, Smart Phones, Viruses And Worms, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Peek releases $99 gadget just for Twitter

Dedicated Twitterers (Tweeters?) have a new option for posting their 140-character thoughts to the web: the TwitterPeek. Looking a tad like a very thin Blackberry, Peek's Twitter-friendly gadget features a QWERTY keyboard, color screen and click scroll wheel. Available only on Amazon.com for $99, users get...

Tags: Twitter Inc., Gadget, Social Networking, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-06

Canon releases EOS 7D firmware update

After it was discovered that the Canon EOS 7D has a ghosting glitch, the company has released a firmware update to correct the problem. EOS 7D owners can download the 7D Firmware Update Version 1.1.0 at Canon's USA website. The update promises the following fix: Corrects...

Tags: Firmware Update, Firmware, Canon Inc., Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-06

Brinell's Purestorage external hard drives are elegant, but pricey

Brinell has tried its best to combine elegance and performance with their suave-looking new line of Purestorage portable hard drives. Is beauty worth its price? by Rachel King

Tags: External Hard Drive, Hard Drive, Brinell, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-05

IronKey reveals new, ultra-secure D200 USB flash drives

IronKey, the self-proclaimed "maker of the world's most secure flash drive," unveiled their new D200 USB flash drive this morning. by Rachel King

Tags: USB Flash Drive, Maker, IronKey, Flash Memory, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-04

CEA study finds there are six types of digital photographers

The Consumer Electronics Association CEA says that there are six categories of digital photographers in the consumer market today. Where do you fall? by Rachel King

Tags: Consumer Electronics Association, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-04

New Marvell e-book reader platform promises faster product, lower price tag

Everyone wants in on the e-book reader market now. Chip manufacturer Marvell announced plans this morning to team up with E Ink, a major supplier of electronic paper display EPD technologies. With the new Marvell ARMADA 166E chip, the companies are aiming to release a model...

Tags: E-reader, Marvell, E-book Reader, Chip, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-03

Finding pocket cameras with the best anti-shake feature

All of us are susceptible to some camera shake now and again, either from unsteady hands, dim lighting or just a large gust of wind blowing past. Sometimes you need a camera that will account for this problem more than others. Here are three cameras that are reputed to have...

Tags: Camera, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-03

Did you dress up as your favorite gadget for Halloween?

Anyone can dress up as a witch or ghost for Halloween, but the best costumes are usually the ones that are outside-the-box. Did you dress up as your favorite tech toy this past weekend? by Rachel King

Tags: Ghost, Gadget, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-02

What to look for in a Mini-HD camcorder

Flip tends to get most of the attention when it comes to mini-HD camcorders, but there are more things to pay attention to besides name brand. Here are five things you should consider when purchasing a new Mini-HD camcorder: 1. Quality: Look for resolution and color quality....

Tags: Camcorder, Creative Vado HD, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-02

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The best all-around pocket digital cameras

Here are my five choices for the best all-around ultracompact cameras on the market this holiday season for an avid photographer in your life. by Rachel King

Tags: Digital Camera, Camera, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Five camcorders under $300

Here are five camcorders under $300 that could please the videographer in your life this holiday season. by Rachel King

Tags: Camcorder, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Trick or Treat: Five spooky gadgets and accessories for Halloween

If orange isn't your favorite color, there are plenty of other quirky, spooky ways to spruce up your gadget collection this Halloween. Here are five gadgets and accessories that would otherwise be considered odd, if it weren't time to celebrate All Hallows' Eve. ...

Tags: Speaker, Accessory, Skull, USB Flash Drive, USB, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-30

How to take clear pictures at night

With Halloween just a day away, you might be thinking about shooting photos at parades or your kids trick-or-treating. But most of those activities are at night, which could hinder photographers. But there are a few steps that can help you take clear, crisp photos at...

Tags: SLR, ISO, Photograph, Camera, Nonstop English, Weatherscapes, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-30

Trick or Treat: Five fun orange gadgets

With Halloween just a few days away, it doesn't hurt to get in the mood a little with some pumpkin-colored gadgets for the Fall holiday. Here are five orange treats to go with your costume this weekend: 1. Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1: If you...

Tags: Hard Drive, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Apple iPod Nano, Camera, Gadget, Keyboards, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Digital Music, Memory, Digital Media, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology, Semiconductors, Components, Consumer Electronics, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-29

How to capture vibrant fall foliage with your digital camera

Fall (or autumn, for many of you) is my favorite season of the year, particularly because of the crisp weather and beautiful falling leaves. Capturing the vibrancy of the foliage can easily be done with either a pocket camera or digital SLR. Here are five tips...

Tags: Leave, Digital Camera, Camera, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-29

How to find a quality film scanner

While most photographers (at least, avid amateurs) have made the jump to digital photography these days, many of us still have boxes of film negatives lying around. And with older formats, having them scanned and printed at photo shops can be quite expensive, especially if you have a lot of...

Tags: Epson, Photograph, Canon CanoScan 8800F, Scanners, Hardware, Peripherals, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-28

E-book reader news and releases round-up

The last two weeks have been especially busy for the e-book reader industry and probably pretty frightening for Amazon. Here's a quick round-up of what's been released and what we have to look forward to this holiday season: 1. Barnes & Noble Nook:...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., E-book Reader, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Inc., E-books, Wireless And Mobility, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-28