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Praktica introduces the luxmedia 12-Z4TS, a new compact digital camera that is equipped with a 4x (35mm: 29 - 110 mm) optical zoom lens, a 12 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD and a 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) TFT Touchscreen. Furthermore, the camera features 32 MB built-in memory, SDHC-Support, smile detection, face tracking, digital anti-shake, blink detection, intelligent scene mode, HDR mode, 1280×720 Video. The cameras is housed in a slim metallic body that measures 89×57x17 mm. The 12-Z4TS is available for about € 90…

Vivitar unveils its iPad accessory line, featuring a variety of portable cases, screen protectors and chargers. Two dual-purpose cases that protect your iPad and turn into a stand for easy viewing and usage are available for $29.99. Three different capsule case models provide protection for the iPad in a range of materials and colors, including silver, black, red, hot pink, purple or turquoise. Prices range $17.99 to $17.99. Vivitar also offers a range of chargers to keep your iPad, iPod or iPhone accessible while at home or traveling…

Want to know how long you have until you need a digital set-top box? We go through each of the coverage areas and find some surprises.

With a handful of extra features like one-click uploads to YouTube or Facebook and fun video effects, the Logitech HD Webcam C510 is an inexpensive solution for computers that don’t come with built-in cameras.

RIM is pitching the PlayBook as an enterprise-grade tablet, but it also features a few unique capabilities that could make it a very versatile gaming machine.

Facebook has introduced its Places service in Australia, which enables users to tell their friends where they are.

Details have now emerged of how the Canon 5D Mark II was used to film the crash scenes in Iron Man 2.

If you’re looking for an affordable e-reader, at first glance the Kogan looks perfectly serviceable. A quick glance under the hood, though, reveals a few performance issues that would be hard to ignore.

We’ve been calling for a 3G Curve and finally we have it. The Curve 3G is most of what we love about the Bold 9700 with a dash of media savvy thrown in for good measure.

The Photosmart eStation marries a printer with a detachable 7-inch touchscreen that doubles as a web browser as well as the printer control panel.

Our podcast discussion includes the latest on the PlayBook tablet, a wrap up of cameras from the world’s biggest photography expo, and your questions from the Pulse mailbag.

The Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to launch in Europe and the US in March 2011, and initial Japanese pricing suggests it will cost over AU$300 for Australians.

Kingston announces the speedy CompactFlash Ultimate 600x memory card. The new Kingston CF card supports UDMA mode 6 and offers read and write speeds of up to 90MB/sec. The CF card is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities to support the large file sizes created when shooting in RAW mode or HD video. For added peace of mind, the CF Ultimate 600x includes free downloadable data recovery software from MediaRECOVER and are backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support…

Nikon releases the first firmware update for the Coolpix P90 digital camera. This firmware fixes the issue that, in some rare cases, prevented accurate recording of images captured without interruption in single shooting mode with manual focus and Distortion control enabled. You should note that this firmware update will erase all internal memory, you should therefore transfer all images written to internal memory before proceeding with this firmware update. …

A true flagship, the Samsung LED UA55C9000 is undoubtedly the company’s best TV for 2010, but you’re paying for the privilege.

Channel Seven has confirmed it won’t be broadcasting this Saturday’s Grand Final rematch in 3D this weekend, as the equipment used to shoot it will be needed for Sunday’s NRL Grand Final.

Deck out your automobile with the finest in facial fungus: the Carstache!

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for notebooks offers impressive HD video output quality and excellent sound definition over previous models for an overall smooth video-chatting experience, but the continual autofocus feature can be distracting to your chat partner.

It looks sleek, it seems powerful, but can the BlackBerry PlayBook elevate itself beyond the perception that it is simply a web-browsing BlackBerry with a large screen?

You probably won’t see much of a difference between the old Milestone and this updated model at first glance, but there are a number of enhancements under the hood.