SD association defines new standards for SDXC & SDHC cards

The SD Association has introduced industry standard symbols for the latest high-speed SDXC and SDHC cards, to help consumers identify ideal cards for their devices. A new UHS-I specification indicates a card that is capable of transferring data at up to 104 MB/s, increasing the current speed limit of 25 MB/s about four [...]

Panasonic offers DMC-FT2 rugged compact

Panasonic has launched the Lumix DMC-TS2 rugged compact (FT2 outside the US), the successor to last year’s DMC-TS1. The TS2 features a tougher body that is dustproof, waterproof to 10m, shockproof against a drop of up to 2m, and freezeproof down to -10°C. It uses a 14MP sensor, 2.7 inch LCD, and 28 – 128mm [...]

Panasonic releases SDXC memory cards

Panasonic has announced its first SDXC (Extended Capacity) memory cards. The 64GB and 48GB cards offer Class 10 speed with maximum data transfer speed of up to 22MB/s. Their launch complements the company’s SDXC-compatible cameras announced today. Both cards will start shipping in February 2010 with suggested retail prices of $599.95 and $449.95, respectively.

Canon unveils A490 and A495 10MP budget compacts

Pre-CES 2010: Canon has refreshed its budget, ‘A series’ with the launch of the A490 and A495. The cameras replace the A480 and share a 10 megapixel sensor, 37-122mm equivalent (3.3x) zoom lens and 2.5" LCD. The A495, available in more color options, offers slightly more sophisticated face detection, a ‘face timer’ feature and two [...]

Wallpaper Roundup: Ocean Views and Abstract Blues [Wallpaper]

The temperature is rising across the country, and while you may not be able to get yourself to a cool and breezy locale, you can at least plaster your monitor with soothing reminders of one.
Our roundup today is a selection of backgrounds themed in cool blue: oceans, waves, and abstract creations. Each image can be [...]