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CamOne Infinity, interchangeable lens cameras reach the action
Mar 23rd
The German company has launched CamOne we can consider the first action camera with interchangeable lenses. This differs from the long established competition as the cameras can be GoPro .
Infinity CamOne seems pretty complete for what is expected of this type of product, being resistant design, and have a series called DiveBox accessory, which is but a shell that allows you to dive into the water.
The sensor of the camera is 5 megapixels, capable of recording video in 1080p format at 30 frames per second, or 720p at 60 frames per second. We will know in a video:
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The only lens currently available is a wide angle, which can change from 127 to 170 degrees depending on the recording mode you choose: 1080 to the first, or 720p and 960p for the second.
Soon other lenses will be available with 96 and 142 degrees. Turning to the camera, we have a 1.5 inch screen, and the storage media is based on two microSD card slots (32GB each).
Other interesting details include the presence of an LED for low light recording, HDMI and even a motion sensor (we understand that image stabilization).
The battery is 800mAh, and considering that this is a product to carry unobtrusively, be pleased their small size: 49 × 42 × 34 mm, with only 88 grams.
Click Car Mouse. Mice with a luxury car
Mar 10th
What of mice with a car is something that has nothing new and not talk about it if it were not, at least this time, the quality is worth it.
Click Car is a company specialized in making car shaped mice. In its catalog you can find a long list of legendary cars, some old and some recent. The only common feature is that they are all metal and plastic replicas made with care and authorized by the manufacturers themselves.
The Click Car are available in wired and wireless at a price of 25 euros for the first and 49 the second. In both cases the front and rear lights car light. In wireless mice, the lighting can be switched off and feeds on a different pile to avoid compromising the connectivity of the device.
The left and right buttons are cleverly hidden in the hood of each model, in whose center stands a fine scroll wheel barely visible.
Wireless communication is via a nanoreceptor that is stored inside the mouse when not in use and operates on the 2.4GHz band of. The resolution is 800dpi work and the optical sensor system is standard.
With models ranging from the Mini Cooper S, the Maserati Gran Turismo, the Volkswagen Beetle, Mercedes 300SL, BMW Z4 or the Fiat Six, these mice are also available in limited and numbered special editions. They are best suited to play Call of Duty for hours, but are made with love, work well as mouse and are perfect gifts and peripheral travel to a lover of cars.
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The company also produces versions of its cars as a USB key. These memory units also have lighting when plugged and come in capacities of 4 or 8GB.
The interface is a USB 2.0 retractable hidden in the bottom when not in use. These memories for motor enthusiasts also come with a neoprene sleeve to avoid damaging them.
Foxconn introduces the X-ray review to improve quality control of Apple products
Mar 7th
According to sources close to Foxconn, one of the largest and most well known (although not always for the reasons we like) providers of Apple, the company responsible for final assembly of the iPhone and the iPad has started to add systems to X-ray inspection the assembly lines of its plants to improve their quality controls.
These systems have algorithms to inspect welds prepared and printed circuit more precisely and efficiently without disrupting the rhythm of the production line, a positive impact on the detection of errors and defects that might otherwise go unnoticed. Good news considering that the provisions of manufacture of the 2012 Apple to continue to rise.
Last summer the Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that Foxconn had plans to enter more than one million robotic machines in their factories, presumably to replace an unspecified amount of the 1.2 million workers currently employed. And speaking of the human factor, the company announced last month that have increased the wages of their workers up to 25%, probably as a response to recent media pressure .
Hack: How Google Android 2.1 can be installed on Windows Mobile Phones
Mar 3rd
The mobile phone operating system Windows Mobile is in comparison to competitors such as Android, iPhone OS and webOS as complicated and outdated with the new Windows 7 Phone Series later this year. Although Microsoft will bring an entirely new operating system on their Smartphone’s which scored after their presentation at the Mobile World Congress last week of kud
But who wants to wait as the owner of a Windows Mobile phones and no longer wants to give his old cell phone new skills, interests, perhaps the instructions, such as Android can bring on some Windows Mobile 2.1 Smartphone. The XDA-Developers forum will detail how to do it, but the whole thing is just something for people who know technology.
The four smart phones HTC Tilt (also known as HTC Kaiser), Niki, Vogue and Polaris are eligible for the hack. Still has the whole beta status are the two biggest bugs massive problems with Bluetooth and functioning after installing the new ROM.
Otherwise, the Windows Mobile Smartphone with Android will work pretty well. The chopped Smartphone are thus the first HTC phones with the new 2.1 version of Android
Nokia Ovi Player launched, supports Windows 7
Nov 14th
The Nokia Music PC suite has been updated and renamed to Nokia Ovi Player. The Ovi Player comes with several new features, including support for Microsoft’s latest Windows 7, “some new views to help you navigate and enjoy your music collection”, a “filter column” (which should help users browse their music collection easier), and redesigned player controls. The release of the player Ovi Maps API allows you to Ovi familiar with maps to be easily integrated into any suitable site with JavaScript, has recently been published. This allows third parties who wish to innovate in terms of context to adapt their sites, thereby promoting a higher level exchanges and cooperation with their public to use Ovi Maps service and technology. Now, Travel and Tourism websites or social networking sites, including maps Ovi, as it with content that users have customized and then synchronize their mobile devices compatible. OVI Maps is evolving from a consumer service, a dynamic platform for the living and location-based services and content between the mobile device and the Internet. Richer by adding this dimension Maps Ovi we both create new experiences for consumers and new opportunities for developers, “commented Michael Halbherr, Vice President, Social Services Location, Nokia.”The players Ovi Maps API provides an open and easy to use browser on the map a simple Web technologies that could be integrated into any website. This is the first step towards an ecosystem where Nokia active developers can access unique contextual, such as the location for building mobile applications that redefine how we use our mobile devices. “
The latest version of Ovi Maps application on the device, the user with additional features and services that create entirely new possibilities to improve bag. These features and services include high-resolution images and satellite maps of land 2D and 3D. It offers the possibility of rotation, night vision, tipping, fly-over’s and traveling off course. In addition to this, it has 3D landmarks for over 200 cities. OVI Maps and Point of Interest information provided by Lonely Planet and Michelin, injuries and weather service that provides forecasts of the day for 5 days. With all the above functions, there are also “Walk the box”, which has a pedestrian navigation system, the routing of the best made for walkers. This system allows the user to provide a better direction, wherever they are. Or users can try to lead, now have complete car navigation, security and traffic information in real time, which includes many countries has improved.
Samsung – WEP490 Corby Bluetooth headset
Nov 14th
Just got your headset jazzy looking Corby phone but do not want to hook it up with your Bluetooth bland? Well, Samsung’s got you covered. They’ve announced the Corby WEP490 Bluetooth headsets, to complement the hue of your Corby device. Samsung currently has three Corby phones (well, four, if you count the B3310 Corby Mate too), and it will soon introduce a Corby Bluetooth headset as well.It comes in four dual-tone colors along with a simple black and features sharp edge design, big button and a status LED indicator. Named Samsung WEP490 Corby, the headset comes in various color versions, to match the colorful Corby phones.The WEP490 Corby features a status LED indicator, echo cancellation, noise reduction and automatic volume control.But it’s not only about the looks. WEP490 also has audio enhancing qualities like noise reduction and echo cancellation and automatic volume control. It can provide a talk time of up to 6 hours, or a stand-by time of up to 10 hours.