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Sony announces two new CCD image sensors. The ICX688SQG is an Industry First Digital Output CCD Image Sensor with all the circuitry included to deliver a 12-bit digital output signal. Inclusion of analog circuits and wiring inside the package has made it possible to maximize CCD performance, minimize power consumption and reduce noise. The new ICX682SQW sensor delivers 16.15M effective pixels and has specifically been desined for Consumer DSLRs that offer HD (720/30p) imaging and continuous capturing high-sensitivity still images…

Sharp and NHK have developed an 85-inch LCD compatible with Super Hi-Vision, a next-generation television broadcast format. This is a world first for a direct-view display that features approx. 33 megapixels (7680 x 4320 pixels), or 16 times the resolution of today’s HDTV systems. The new LCD offers a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and 10 bits for each RGB color. This LCD will be shown at the Science & Technology Research Laboratories in Tokyo this weekend. Don’t wait for it though as the technology will not be market ready before 2020…

The new Hasselblad H4D-200MS multi-shot camera delivers 200 megapixel image files. As a further development of the H4D-50MS technology, the 200MS utilizes Hasselblad’s patented piezo frame module, which can now captures 6 shots and combines them into an astounding 200 megapixel file. These pixels don’t come cheap though, the H4D-200MS is available now for 32.000 Euro. Current owners of a H4D-50MS have the option of upgrading their systems for 7.000 Euro by sending the camera to the factory…

Polaroid introduces the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer. This truly portable size, easy-to-use printer features and Zero Ink Technology, the GL10 acts as a portable photo booth, giving new life to images stored on cell phones, hard drives and digital cameras. The 15-ounce GL10 produces Classic Border and full bleed 3×4″ photos in less than one minute. Polaroid also offers a free Android app for fun, fast editing as well as adding borders and special filters to enhance pictures prior to printing. The GL10 will go for $169.99; thirty sheets for $19.99…

Leica presents the V-Lux 30, a new compact that features a 15 megapixel 1/2.33″ CMOS image sensor, numerous automatic features and manual setting options. Additionally, it offers an integrated GPS function and video recording in 1080iAVCHD Full HD. The Leica DC Vario-Elmar 4.3 – 68.8 mm f/3.3-5.9 ASPH. 16x zoom lens has an extended range of 24 to 384 mm in 35-mm format. The Panasonic DMC-TZ20/ZS10, announced in January has been the instigator for this Leica and brings you these features at a smaller price tag…

In 2009 Panasonic aquired Sanyo, manufacturer of i.a. the succesful Xacti series of camcorders. Now Panasonic Japan announced three new camcorders, the HX-WA10, HX-DC15 and HX-DC1. The new models clearly exhibit the design characteristics of the former Xactis . The following information is a system translation of Panasonic Japan’s press summary. For those of you that are fluent in Japanese, a link to the original press summary is provided…

Google’s new movie rental service will not work on Android devices where the user has has gained root file permissions. Instead, users will receive an error message when trying to rent movies.

We’ve heard of swimming with sharks before, but swimming with jellyfish?

Telstra has begun switching on Long Term Evolution (LTE) or 4G network technology at selected base stations in a number of Australian capital cities, ahead of the full launch of the service scheduled to occur by the end of this year.

Kobo has unveiled a new E Ink reader, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition, for US$129.99.

Things have been pretty grim over at Sony Corporation this year. So bad, in fact, that Sony has re-evaluated earnings predictions for the 2010/11 fiscal year from a profit to a loss of US$3.2 billion.

While the PJ1 packs a tasty projector in its slim chassis, it’s simply not sharp enough for serious boardroom use.

Low-cost carrier Jetstar has beefed up its self-service check-in offerings after retrofitting its entire kiosk fleet with cameras to enable SMS text recognition.

Salesforce and Toyota will create “Toyota Friend”, a private social network for cars that will allow vehicles to communicate with its owners, and link together drivers, dealers and the manufacturer.

Research In Motion (RIM) and WorldMate have created BlackBerry Travel, an app that lets users book, manage and share their travel plans via their smartphone.

Smart TV is the latest buzzword, and we take you through what it takes for a TV to be “smart”, detailing some of the best features including IPTV, apps and web browsing.

Sony has demonstrated a sheet of colour e-paper and auto-stereoscopic 3D displays at a trade show in the US.

The Honda CR-Z found itself on the receiving end of much criticism from the automotive press and enthusiasts when it launched overseas last year. If this Mugen concept ever sees the light of day, that might all just change.

The P500 will suit a photographer who values plenty of features, an electronic viewfinder and an incredibly long zoom rather than impeccable image quality.

A US whistleblower alleges that projectionists are leaving 3D lenses attached when showing 2D movies, which ruins picture quality.