Nikon, Microsoft, Signs Android-Based Camera Patent Deal

Samsung has forayed into the world of Android-powered cameras in recent times, what with the Samsung Galaxy Camera range that some thought would never take off, but it has attracted its fair share of fans over the weeks and months. Could there be other camera manufacturers that are looking to jump aboard the Android bandwagon. Perhaps, as Microsoft as well as Nikon have already signed a patent-licensing agreement, and this particular agreement is said to provide "broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for certain Nikon cameras running the Android platform.”.

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Illegal Smartphone Unlocking White House Petition Receives 100k Signatures

If you're a U.S. citizen and you've unlocked your cell phone after January 26 , you should be aware that you're a criminal in the eyes of the government and you should expect Uncle Sam to be kicking in your door to take you away any day now. U.S. citizens who prefer to have the choice of whether or not they can unlock their devices have taken to the White House's petition site, which just today hit 100,000.

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iPad Mini 2 Rear Shell Leaked Photos Hint At Retina Display Addition [Rumor]

The second-generation iPad Mini is expected to be released later this year with the addition of Apple's Retina Display. No one knows when exactly Apple will unveil the next iPad Mini, but its rear shell may have recently been leaked online. The possible leak comes to us from a Chinese forum thread called WeiPhone that shows the rear panel of the second-generation iPad Mini in a number of angles. The shell looks similar to the current iPad Mini's, but judging by some of the angles, it looks as though the rear panel may be a tad thicker.

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Sony: PS Vita Won't Receive A Price Cut In U.S.

Just a few days before Sony's big PlayStation 4 reveal, big news came from Japan as Sony announced the PS Vita would be receiving a price cut, leaving many people to speculate PS Vita's around the world would receive a similar future. If you were hoping a PS Vita price cut would be making its way to the U.S., it looks like you'll need to continue to hope for such a thing to happen as Sony Worldwide Studios' president Shuhei Yoshida revealed there are no plans for the PS Vita to receive a price drop. To help clarify why the U.S.

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GM won't sell 2014 Chevrolet SS in Canada

Allow us to be the first to extend our condolences to our friends to the north. General Motors has announced the 2014 Chevrolet SS will not be available in Canada.

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IPsoft research reveals that if more time was available, 69% of IT decision makers would prioritise modernisation of IT infrastructure

Mismanagement of human capital combined with lack of board level awareness is a major blockerLondon, February 20 2013: Research commissioned by IPsoft has revealed that 69% of IT decision makers would prioritise modernising their IT infrastructure if their IT staff had more man hours at their disposal, with many more citing deployment of new applications and configuration and installation of new technologies as key areas they would like more time spent on.

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Sony Explains Why PlayStation 4 Console Was Not Shown During The Event

You might have heard the big news which is that Sony announced the PlayStation 4 yesterday. It is a pretty big deal considering that the PlayStation 3 has been around for quite a while, but one of the many questions the community has been asking is, where is the actual console. Sony revealed some of the features they would be bringing to the PlayStation 4, along with the new DualShock 4 controller, but they have yet to reveal the actual console itself.

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NTT Demos Visually and aurally accurate virtual communication system

NTT is developing technology that faithfully reproduces pictures and sound from distant locations, creating a natural sense of distance and position, as if both people are in the same room. “Regarding the picture, this system includes technology that uses 3D video. It continually generates pictures from such a viewpoint that, the other person seems to be right in front of you.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe spied in revealing state of dress

During a product briefing earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz told us that 2013 would be the "year of the S-Class." Makes sense, too, since the flagship Mercedes is so very close to finally showing its production-ready face. But the high-tech saloon isn't the only S-Class to talk about this year – quite the contrary. Seen here in decidedly revealing camouflage, the new S-Class Coupe will be joining its four-door compadre in the not-too-distant future, as well. When it launches, the S-Class Coupe will officially do away with the CL-Class nomenclature. This doesn't come as a huge shock.

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Huawei Ascend W1 Gets FCC Approval

Huawei's first attempt at rolling out a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to the masses appears in the form of the Huawei Ascend W1, where it debuted at CES 2013 earlier this year. Thing is, the Huawei Ascend W1 is not equipped to function like a high end device simply because this is an entry-level handset, and we have good news. Having passed through the tests that have been put forward by the FCC, this means that the Windows Phone 8-powered Huawei Ascend W1 will no longer be limited to countries such as Russia, China and India, and those of us living in the US ought to be able to grab hold of it soon.

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Next Cadillac CTS-V to get forced-induction V8; ATS-V a twin-turbo V6

Word on the street is that the next-gen Cadillac CTS-V, due as a 2014 model, will retain its force-fed powerplant but its design will be based on the modern 6.2-liter LT1 that will find a home under the hood of the new Corvette. General Motors is reportedly working on two variants of the engine, one supercharged and the other with twin turbochargers – one of the engines will serve duty in the upcoming CTS-V and the brand's upcoming rear-wheel drive flagship.

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Thanko - iPad mini case with 16X Zoom lens and macro lens

Here's something that I truly would never have thought about. It's an iPad mini case kit that, along with the case itself, has both a 16X zoom lens and a macro lens. Put the case on your iPad mini and attach the 16X zoom lens to it – it will turn your iPad Mini into a high-powered camera that can capture distant objects.

Change the lens to the macro lens and your iPad mini will become a high performance camera able to take very detailed pictures of tiny objects with from 60 to 220 times power.

When you are done taking pictures, the case can be used as a regular iPad mini case.










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Buffalo - WZR-900DHP - Simultaneous Dual Band 450Mbps Router

Buffalo's new simultaneous dual band 450Mps router will be released in mid-March. Maximum speed (up to 450Mbps) for ultra-fast wireless transfer rates give you a trouble-free internet connection even when multiple devices are running Wi-Fi at the same time. Also, the router's wave output is maximized, giving internet access in areas where there is weak reception.
Buffalo's unique AOSS2 drastically eases the initial router set-up. You don't need complicated preparation – it is designed to be able to be done easily through your smartphone or tablet.







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Qoros brand debuting in Geneva with 3 Sedan, two concepts

There will be plenty of debuts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, but one of the more unique reveals will be for an entire car company. Chinese automaker Qoros will use the prominent auto show to introduce itself to the world by launching a new production-intent sedan as well as two "concepts" that appear to be production ready. Qoros was founded as a part of a joint venture between Chery Automobile and global holding company, Israel Corporation. Unlike most Chinese-designed cars we've seen recently, this car is neither unsightly nor a blatant rip off of another automaker.

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Sap Cap - Protect yourself with a baseball cap

The Shomer-Tec Sap Cap may look like a regular baseball cap, but it's really a self-defense “weapon” that you happen to wear on your head. The fact that it looks exactly like an ordinary cap means attention won't be drawn to it. Hidden in the back is a special pocket that holds a pouch of metallic micro-spheres that have the density of lead without being toxic. When you need to use the cap for self-defense, the bill becomes a handle of a non-lethal blackjack style weapon.

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