Toy Fair 2012 NYC: Must Love Tech Toys
Toy Fair 2012 NYC: Must Love Tech Toys
by Ernest Lilley
The 2012 Toy Fair held in NYC from February 12-15th is a major industry event that any kid would love to get in to see, but it's only open to members of the trade...and the press. We're looking forward to pulling the curtain back on the techiest toys of twenty twelve...even if we have to miss Valentines day for it.
Nikon Finally Introduces D4 DSLR and AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
by Charles Mohapel
Now that the new Nikon D4 has replaced their D3S as Nikon's second tier professional DSLR, we wonder when they plan on replacing the D3X as their top-of-the-line professional DSLR. Meanwhile we'd like to check out their new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens on the D4.
Honda's ASIMO: Still Runs Like an Old Man, But Now Has An Attitude All His Own
Asimo's Upgrade: Still Runs Funny, But Thinks For Himself
by TechMonkey
The good news is that after dropping out of sight for a while, Honda's Robo Demo Bot, named for Issac Asimov, father of the "Three Laws of Robotics" in science fiction, is back on center stage wowing crowds with feats of robo-ability. The bad news is that he still runs like an old man. Or possibly it's good news...is ASIMO the first robotic-barefoot runner? Style aside, the biggest news for ASIMO isn't about what tricks he can perform, it's that he's now been upgraded to "autonomous machine" indicating that he is now able to react independently to his environment, a trick which, oddly enough, required Honda to write "three laws" of their own.
Barnes and Noble Carves a Niche for the Nook
Nook Tablet
by TechMonkey
Not only did Barnes & Noble return fire on Amazon's upcoming launch of the $199 Android Kindle Fire by lowering the price of the Color Nook to match it, they sent a second volley towards the Internet giant with the announcement that they were selling the "Nook Tablet" for $50 more. The "Tablet" doesn't look any different than it's simpler cousin, but dumb is only skin deep here; there's plenty of brain and brawn under this Nook's skin.
ChumpCar Diaries - Pushing the Edge at Nelson Ledges
Chumpcar - Nelson Ledges - Racer's Log
by Steve Sawicki
The race track is a canvas upon which every failure is written. Skid marks trail off into the grass continuing as furrows and ending at the tire wall. Some are straight as arrows, others corkscrew as a car spins. Over time these marks accumulate, both on the track and on the grass. And, every lap, you drive over and by them. Sometimes, as a driver, you witness the failure, cars spinning off ahead of you, fishtailing this way and that, the driver almost saving it but, in the end, going off. Other times there is only the silent witness of spent rubber telling the story of someone else trying to go too fast, too soon. Occasionally it's your failure being reported by the track. Racing, it seems, is as much about failure as it is about success.
It's a Plane! It's a Blimp! It's a Plimp?
Solar Ship Takes to the Air
by Ernest Lilley
We've been watching Solar Ship for a little while now, a crazy zany cool mashup of a plane and a blimp designed to offer short takeoff and landing capability as well as wildly economical fuel costs (the upper surface is covered with photovoltaic cells) and with a eye towards unseating the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, the world's best know bush plane, for medical mercy missions and moving cargo into the wilds. We applaud the noble goals, but really, we just want a chance to fly one ourselves! Here's video from their test flight.
Big Apple Hosts PhotoPlus and Wedding and Portrait Photogs Expos
PhotoPlus Expo 2011- NYC
by Ernest Lilley
Though I haven't been to a PhotoPlus Expo recently, I've certainly been putting my cameras through their paces and keeping busy running the Alexandria Photography Workshop, and TechRevu continues to cover what's new in digital photography, so it seems like it's time for me to take a trip up to the Big Apple and see what's in the pipeline. You can look forward to a photo essay and product report from the site.
Mixed Pics, Fixed Times - Changing Digital Image Info with Windows Live Photo Gallery
Changing Times on Picture Files with Windows Live
by Ernest Lilley
Whether you're collecting photos from a group outing or fixing the time zone you shot your pictures in, being able to change the date and time of your digital photos is a handy trick to put in your digital camera bag. We look at how Windows Live Photo Gallery comes in handy for this, as well as lots of other simple photo chores.
2011 Solar Decathlon - Rainy Days For A Solar Village
by Ernest Lilley
Just about the time the bi-annual Solar Decathlon returns to DC, so do the autumn rains. Personally, I suspect Congress did it on purpose. Regardless, the student competition solar village is once again set up, if not on the Mall, at least on the same side of the Potomac, and we went down to tour some house and take some pictures. Here's a first look (Captions to follow).
Pepcom's Pre-Holiday Experience
Pepcom NYC Holiday Spectacular!
by Daniel P. Dern
Santa may be relaxing on the beach with his elves (?) before heading north for the gift giving season, but Daniel Dern was hard at work in NYC this week attending Pepcom's annual Holiday Experience, a pre-winter media festival where journalists get to kick the tires on products to determine which will be under the tree, and which will be left out in the cold.
Autodesk's 3D Multiverse
Autodesk's 3D Multiverse
by David Em
Improved app interoperability transforms ...cont
ChumpCar 24 @ VIR: Breakdowns, Blistering Heat, and a Heck of a Good Time
DeluxGear's Neoprene Lens Guard Comes In Small, Medium, And Large Whether you use a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or still shoot with a 35mm SLR, you probably have a go...cont
DeluxGear's Neo Camera Strap Adds A Little Extra To The Neoprene Neck straps for cameras come in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, materials, and colors, but ...cont
Making Art On The iPad 2, Part 1: The Hardware
ChumpCar 24 @ VIR
by Steve Sawicki
Steve Sawicki, our automotive authority and resident racer, has driven everything from open wheel fo...cont
DeluxGear DGLG-LGM Lens Guard for Lenses 2.9-3.45 Inches in Diameter, Medium
by Charles Mohapel
DeluxGear DGST-CSN Neo Camera Strap - 2-Point Strap with Quick Release
by Charles Mohapel
Making Art On The iPad 2, Part 1: The Hardware
by David Em
Apple's iPad 2 is the first tablet computer to make a real stab at being the mobile power tool p...cont
SolarFocus Announces 'SolarKindle' At CES 2012 First Practical Solar Gadget
While the average consumer may not know the SolarFocus Technology Company Ltd. by name, the jury dec...more
Apple's iPad 3 Is Quickly Approaching, But What Will That Mean For The iPad 2?
When the second gen Apple iPad 2 was released, Apple dropped the price of the original iPad by $100,...more
Looking Into The PCWorld Crystal Ball -- What Will Be BIG For 2012?
Once again the brave folks at PCWorld have taken their crystal balls out of storage, polished them, ...more
Serious Canon Photographers Have Lots To Look Forward To
If you're a professional or serious semi-professional photographer who uses Canon DSLRs, every r...more
Even Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Isn't Safe From Having His Account Hacked
Given how many Facebook accounts have been hacked, some of them likely due to the vulnerabilities of...more
The Version 17 Beta Of Google Chrome Offers Enhanced Protection Against Malware Downloads
The popularity of the Google Chrome browser has also unfortunately made it a target of writers of ma...more
Okay, Who Dropped An iPad From Over 100,000 Feet Up?
We've heard of Tech Rage, but never to the point of dropping an iPad from the edge of outer spac...more
Stephen Hawking's Recent Book 'The Grand Design' Showcases Some Astounding Conclusions
8 Shocking Things We Learned From Stephen Hawking's Book
Although the hardcover of 'The Grand Design', written by world renowned physicist Ste...more
Wi-Fi-Enabled SD Cards Versus iSDIO (Intelligent SD Input-Output) -- Is This Dirty Politics?
Is the SD Association Trying to Bully Eye-Fi Out of Intellectual Property?
Even though Eye-Fi is a member in good standing of the Secure Digital Association (SDA) and a compan...more
The SOPA/PIPA Protests -- Who Won & Who Lost?
Were SOPA/PIPA Protests A Success? The Results Are In
Prior to the protests against the Stop Online Piracy (SOPA) and Protect IP (PIPA) Acts held on Janua...more
End User License Agreement For Apple's iBooks Author App Has Authors In An Uproar
Apple's Mind-Bogglingly Greedy And Evil License Agreement
Now that Apple has just released iBooks Author (a free Mac app for creating digital books for the ne...more
Eastman Kodak Company and Its U.S. Subsidiaries Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization
Eastman Kodak USA Begins Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization
Rumors surrounding the future of the Eastman Kodak Company came to a head as it announced on Thursda...more
Nearly One-Third Of All Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jets Grounded For Inspections After More Hairline Cracks Discovered
Airbus Finds New 'Non-Critical' Cracks On Two A380s
Currently there are 68 Airbus A380 superjumbo jets flying across the world, and for the second time ...more
Q: What natural fiber is fashionable, yet stronger than Kevlar? The answer is spider silk, particul...more
Does The Idea Of A Tablet Running Android Ice Cream Sandwich Tickle Your Fancy?
Asus MeMo 370T: The 7-Inch, Quad-Core, $250 Dream Tablet
If the idea of the the upcoming iPad 3 doesn't get your pulse racing, perhaps the Asus MeMo 370T...more
If It's October 2012, Does That Mean That Windows 8 Is Out Yet? Stay Tuned
Expect Windows 8 in October
If Microsoft keeps to its schedule of releasing a new version of Windows every 3 years, they will re...more
Production of Apple's Upcoming iPad 3 Has Begun
iPad 3 Production Begins, Report Says
If your looking to upgrade from the original iPad or the newer iPad 2, then news that the upcoming i...more
CES: 2012 And What The Future Holds For It
What CES 2012 Is About: Four Major Themes
It's now the day after CES 2012 and the four major themes that PC World highlighted are ultraboo...more
Lenovo Rings in 2012 with Colorful, Slim and Powerful New IdeaPad Laptops and IdeaCentre Desktops
Lenovo Begins 2012 with New IdeaPad Laptops and IdeaCentre Desktops
Lenovo took full advantage of CES 2012 to introduce a nice selection of laptops, desktops, and all-i...more
Spurned At First, Angry Adobe CS3 and CS4 Customers Will Now Get Same Upgrade Pricing to CS6 As CS5+ Customers
Adobe CS3 and CS4 Customers Will Get Upgrade Pricing to CS6
With Photoshop CS6 due out shortly, Adobe broke with tradition and informed their loyal customers th...more
If You Design It, You Can Fabricate A 3D Model For Only $1,749.00
CES 2012 - MakerBot Replicator @ TechwareLabs
In "Field Of Dreams" the catchphrase was "If you build it, they will come." Now that 3D printers ar...more
Making Graphene The Next 'Cool' Material
Keeping Electronics Cool
Today's hot new electronics are very hot in terms of sales and all too frequently they're al...more
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