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3D: The Buzz Word for 2010

3D is the buzz word of 2010 From TVs to films and now even Lady Ga Ga (well she does get everywhere) It seems like every day there’s some sort of 3D announcement. So what’s happened so far and what’s going to happen in the future? Here’s a brief summary of all things 3D past, present and future.


Sanyo Unveils World’s Smallest Camcorder: Xacti VPC-CS1

It may look like a mobile phone, but it could hold the key to your impending YouTube stardom.
Sanyo’s new Xacti VPC-CS1 is hailed as the world’s smallest camcorder, measuring in at a teeny 27mm wide and weighing a feather-light 142g.
Available in purple or silver, this tiny package packs a punch under the bonnet, recording in [...]


Samsung Unveils Four New HD Camcorders

Samsung has extended its H-series camcorder range to include a whopping four new camcorders: the HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204, and HMX-205.
Each camcorder can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) in H.264 format.
The new H-Series four also come with Samsung’s new BSI CMOS imaging sensor, which works wonders in low light conditions. Samsung says that [...]


Casio Captures the Budget Market with the EX-S7 and EX-Z35

While low-end cameras aren’t usually much to get excited about, Casio’s latest releases have made the effort to be interesting with social media features and by being overall quality devices.
The point-and-shoot Casio EX-S7 and EX-Z35 cameras are updated versions of last year’s EX-5 and EX-Z33 models.
The 12-megapixel S7 features Casio’s Exilim Engine 5, which enhances [...]


Sony Bloggie – live in 360 degrees

Want to record not just what’s in front of you, but what’s to the left, right and pretty much all around you? Grab a Sony Bloggie PM5K.
The special lens allows you to shoot HD video in the full 360 degrees, and then the included software allows you to play it out all in one long [...]


Review: Swann MDV-450 Action Camera

In the future, when we all have electronic eyes, we will be able to record all we do through the sensor in the pupil, and directly into our positronic brains. From there, we will put our interface finger into the computer, and upload all we know. For now the Swann MDV-450 Action Camera will have to do. This 90mm long cylindrical camera is a tough and light, and made for those without bionic eyes to record their action sports adventures. With a RRP of £89.99, would it be cheaper to become Steve Austin?


Apple iPad to Include Video and Camera Option?

When it comes to tech world, a speculation and rumours can sometimes be built around a slightest sniff of evidence which turns into major news. Well, it would appear that Apple and more specifically the Apple iPad are always in the midst of these rumours.
When the Apple iPad was announced in January, [...]


Film in the dark with a NightVision Digital Video Camera

So are we all good and depressed about getting up to go to work in the dark? (Oh how I miss uni when I didn’t have to get up with the Sun!) There’s no denying the rapid approach of winter now that those people working in windowless offices are spending the entire day never really [...]


Ricoh GR Digital III Review.

The Ricoh GR Digital III is a 28mm fixed focus lens, compact digital camera. The sample I have for review comes with the GW-2 0.75x wide angle lens that gives it 21mm focal length. Selling for over £500.00, this neat little camera from Ricoh is in direct competition with some entry level DSLR cameras from the likes of Sony and Olympus. Given Ricohs reputation for quality, can this compact offer something that the entry DSLR cannot? Read on to see if this is the camera for you.


Vodafone 360 Samsung H1 Coming 30th October To The UK; Pre-Order Now

Vodafone recently revealed their plans for a new type of Internet service and revolution for mobile social networking called “Vodafone 360″. Now the promised first mobile phone which supports it, the Samsung H1, is available on pre-order with shipping expected by the end of October. Vodafone 360 brings together Facebook, Windows Live and Google giving you a single place to get the status updates of your friends.