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Nikon introduces the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II zoom lens for use with Nikon DX-format dSLR cameras. The new lens covers an extremely wide range of focal lengths in a compact size of just 77 x 96.5 mm, and Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor assures fast and quiet autofocusing. Nikon also introduces the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire range. The 18-200mm lens will be available in September for $849, the 70-200mm lens in November for $2399…

Toshiba’s Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you.

Spore’s first full expansion is overflowing with wit and charm, and it offers resourceful players a chance to get creative.

The first officially-sanctioned photos of the LG Chocolate BL40 phone have hit the web, and it boasts an innovative screen display sweeter than a Crunchie made out of Mars bars.

David Poata traded his bass guitar and microphone for a camera and a life of shooting fashion models, and is profiled on this month’s Exposure.

Thanks to close collaborations with Apple, Microsoft, RIM (BlackBerry) engineers, and so on, Facebook-sponsored applications are available for a wide spectrum of mobile phones.

Ever had trouble finding a particular app at the iPhone App Store? Apple is asking developers to add keywords to their submission to help you find what you’re looking for faster.

Canon releases EOS 50D firmware version 1.0.7. This new update incorporates the following changes: • Corrects a phenomenon where captured images may tend to appear somewhat magenta depending on the shooting scene. • Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, Romanian, Spanish, and Ukrainian menu screens. …

Nikon’s new D3000 digital SLR camera features a range of new functions that make photography simple and fun. The intelligent Guide Mode offers user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images, and will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. The 10.2 Mp image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images, and the 3″ LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images…

Nikon announces the D300S DX format professional SLR that incorporates Nikon’s D-movie in-camera editing function, letting you switch quickly between capturing superior stills or movie clips in stereo sound. It features a highly sensitive 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and supports 7fps continuous shooting. CF and SD card slots enhance workflow flexibility, letting you capture stills on one card and movies on another. Nikon’s 51-point AF system offers broad coverage and high sensitivity in low light…

Kodak introduces an array of new products to capture and share your pictures and videos. The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video camera features full 1080p HD recording, and built-in electronic image stabilization. Kodak also unveils the Theatre HD Player, an interactive device utilizing a Point and Play motion-sensing remote control to display pictures, video, podcasts, music and Web-based content on a HDTV. The S730, D830 and D1030 expand Kodak’s digital frame family, and the new Solar Charger KS100-C+2 charges your gear for free…

This week we discuss the “love meter” to end them all, ask if it’s curtains for the iPod Classic and look at the best multiplayer game for PS3.

Kodak announces five new EasyShare digital cameras. Leading the pack is the 12 Megapixel Z950, offering a 10x image stabilized optical zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD display. The camera will retail for $279.95 from August. Furthermore, Kodak introduces the 12 Mp models M381 with 5x optical zoom and the M341 with 3x optical zoom, to be available in September for $189.95 and $159.95 resp. Also available in September are the new entry level models C190 and C182 for 139.95 and $119.95 resp….

Neither Yahoo7 nor ninemsn was today willing to comment on what the implications would be for their operations from the global search and advertising deal inked by Yahoo and Microsoft overnight.

Australia Post will no longer be accepting packages that contain lithium batteries by air.

Even with tens of hours of new content and welcome improvements over its predecessor, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has yet to hunt down a few critical annoyances.

The D3000 is Nikon’s new entry-level digital SLR, featuring a 10.2-megapixel sensor and a lightweight body with a couple of extra, quirky inclusions. As cameras go though, it’s pretty basic, which is reflected in its sub-AU$1000 price.

With brand-spanking new HD video recording and incremental updates to the popular D300, Nikon’s new D300s looks like it could be a winner for those not quite ready for the expense of the D700 or D3/D3X.

The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.

It will take months to play out, but who are the winners and losers in Yahoo’s decision to offload its search business to Microsoft?