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Olympus' need for speed
Damian Koh | Nov 28, 2005
Olympus has released its new high-speed xD-Picture Card that allows for faster image capture and new image effects. These cards, when used with the company's digicams and software, will enable users to create art effects and 3D images.
The new 3D function gives the impression of solidity and depth when the pictures are viewed through red-blue 3D filter glasses or crossview frame. And according to Olympus, these effects can be witnessed onscreen or on paper. Users of these new xD-Picture cards simply need to key in the activation code into Olympus Master 1.4, which can be downloaded from the company's Web site as well.
New xD-Picture Cards go 3D.
Riya recognizes your face
Damian Koh | Nov 25, 2005
We've had enough with biometrics and RFID. Now, Riya tags your photos with its face recognition technology. The software recognizes your friends, family and even enemies. Talk about being revolutionary.
In a nutshell, Riya is a search engine that ploughs through both your off- and online stash of photos. The engine recognizes people, text and events, and tags them accordingly with some training. And you know what's cool? Riya's current Alpha version is totally free! However, we're not sure what would happen if this technology landed in the hands of Google, Microsoft or Yahoo!
Looking for mum and dad.
A paper that talks
Damian Koh | Nov 18, 2005
Fancy printing out recorded conversations you took along with your pictures? Well, now you can, almost.
According to a report by Michael Singer from CNET News.com, Italian startup Zanetti Studio is preparing a new photo printer called Speekysmart. This imprints a magnetic strip on the side of a paper and is able to capture a few seconds of audio at the moment the picture is taken. The recordable tape, known as Speakpaper, works together with a mouse-like handheld reader, also developed by the same company, and can record or replay the audio tracks.
Incidentally, HP also revealed plans to add sound to photos churned out by its printers during a September press briefing, but didn't have any product mock-ups or physical samples. Howard Taub, vice president of Imaging Research at HP Labs, mentioned the idea of bringing your cell phone up to your photo and listening to the recordings.
It would be great to see both companies race to develop this new technology.
See full report.
Disney princess 2-in-1 locket digicam
Damian Koh | Nov 17, 2005
It's understandable that parents spoil their kids especially during year-end holiday seasons. But this locket digicam is something which you should really think twice before forking out the money. Disney has released a new line of consumer products in time to make it to the wish list of the young worldwide. This princess 2-in-1 locket digital camera is capable of taking VGA-quality photographs and can hold up to 100 images internally.
However, if you take a closer look at the warning label, the pink shooter contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Not that the kids are going to reproduce any time soon, but cancer-causing effects should really be taken into account if you intend to buy this for your child.
For more info, click here.
Olympus eyecup magnifier ME-1
Damian Koh | Nov 15, 2005
Olympus Europe has announced the eyecup magnifier ME-1 for its recently launched digital SLR E-500 and the older E-300. The magnifier is supposed to increase the viewfinder performance on the E-500 by providing views 1.2x larger than normal. Measuring 40 x 30 x 12mm, the eyecup incorporates two lens and is said to significantly enhance ease of use by the company.
The eyecup magnifier ME-1 will be available in Europe by Dec 2005. Singapore users, however, will have to wait till early next year to enjoy the larger views through the eyecup on their E-500 and E-300.
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