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Sony promises eight more NEX E-mount lenses by the end of 2013, doesn’t elaborate
Have you been holding out on that NEX purchase because of the currently limited E-mount lens selection? Well, Sony’s got some good news for you — there will soon be eight additional lenses to choose from (for a total of 15), with all models making it into circulation by the end of 2013. That’s still […]
Olympus black E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera and internals eyes-on
By now we’re quite familiar with the Olympus E-M5’s attractive external appearance, but what does it look like on the inside? The company carefully disassembled its new flagship model, and displayed the components in ten layers for us to examine at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. The image sensor module is perhaps the most impressive component,
Sony Cyber-shot TX300V inductive charging camera and dock hands-on (video)
You may have thought that Sony’s Cyber-shot TX200V was the company’s most powerful point-and-shoot to date, but that’s not exactly true. The company has a Japan-only version of the TX200V called the TX300V, and it’s quite a compelling upgrade. The camera’s most apealing addition comes in the form of a wireless charging and transfer dock […]
Sony’s 3D Library lets Aussies borrow products free of charge
Sony’s push for three dimensional entertainment has inspired it to launch a series of product-loaning machines in the land of Oz. These “3D Library” kiosks, as the manufacturer is simply dubbing ‘em, will let Aussies checkout a variety of Sony’s 3D-capable products at no cost and for up to three days. Folks itching to create […]
Google Chrome update brings speedier browsing, enhanced security, joy
The week isn’t quite over yet, but it’s already shaping up to be a busy one for Google Chrome. After finally bringing its browser to Android on Tuesday, Google yesterday announced an update for the original desktop version, promising faster browsing and enhanced security. More specifically,
Lenovo releases Q3 earnings report, shipments rise, profits soar
Lenovo turned in another stellar earnings report yesterday, following up on a huge Q2 with an encouraging Q3. For the fiscal quarter ended December 31st, the PC maker saw its net profits reach $153 million, marking a 54 percent increase over last year’s $99.7 million. Revenue also rose 44 percent last quarter to a record […]
PSA: Google Wallet vulnerable to ‘brute-force’ PIN attacks (update: affects rooted devices)
Security hounds over at zvelo have discovered a vulnerability in Google Wallet that means your precious PIN can be “easily revealed.” Digging through the app’s code and using Google’s open resources to reveal its contents, they uncovered a piratical treasure trove of data: unique user IDs, Google account information, and the PIN stored as a
BMW i8 production prototype goes dancing in a winter wonderland (video)
It’s been almost a year since we last wrote about the BMW i8 being winter-tested and here it is again — this time in production prototype form — doing donuts (!) in the snow. This plug-in gasoline electric hybrid vehicle started life as the Vision EfficientDynamics, promising sub five-second 0 - 60mph times while still […]
German court upholds ruling against Apple, clears Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N for sale
Apple’s legal team has been dealt another blow in Germany, where a court today shot down the company’s requests for a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N. In a statement issued this morning, the Dusseldorf Regional Court said it found “clear differences” between the 10.1N and Apple’s iPad,
Apple announcing iPad 3 first week of March? Anonymous sources think so
Is the long, treacherous wait for the iPad 3 nearly at an end? That’s what anonymous sources tell All Things D. The site caught wind that an Apple event next month will host the announcement of the company’s latest tablet. The event is said to be slated for the first week of March at that […]
