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Last week, HP unveiled a new pocket camcorder to add to the already crowded space, and now pocket cam pioneer Flip is updating its line of offerings. Both the UltraHD and MinoHD camcorders are new and improved, featuring enhanced HD shooting (including image stabilization, which was noticeably missing from past models), more personalization options, and an enhanced version of FlipShare, the Read more
Kodak released two new cameras this morning — one digital photo, one camcorder — that will not only be super easy to pack along for your late Summer travels (thanks to their small stature), but will also make it incredibly simple to share images with friends and family in just a few steps. First up, the Kodak M590 digital camera. Coming with a 14.5MP lens, this camera lets you share your Read more
Apple has just released its latest OS X update — 10.5.6, which offers many improvements and fixes. — Gizmodo Here's a pretty sweet deal from Best Buy. If you purchase a second-generation iPod Touch (8GB), you'll get a $50 gift card in return. — CNET Optimal Home Location is a neat new site that uses Google Maps to help you find a central home location between your family's daily stops. Read more
Oprah kicked off her annual favorite things extravaganza by giving her entire studio audience a Samsung Progressive HD Camcorder. We already knew she was a huge fan of the Flip Ultra Video Camera and now with this camcorder, Oprah can take video and high quality pictures with the flip of a switch. The Samsung SC-HMX10C allows you to directly upload videos to your computer and print pictures Read more
Cisco announced this morning that it would be discontinuing the popular Flip Camcorder lineup and laying off 550 employees to boot. While I've been a Flip fan since the beginning, you can't help but notice the upswing in smartphone use to capture on-the-go videos. But if you don't want to rely solely on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device to record your life, check out these handy pocket Read more
When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
While this would've been perfect for tropical Summer getaways, Kodak's new Playfull waterproof video camera has us itching to plan a new island vacation as an excuse to put its waterproof function to the test. The just-announced gadget packs 720p HD video quality in its four-inch, pocket-size frame and withstands up to 10 feet under water for up to two hours. Included camera effects are black Read more
There's nothing like an outdoor adventure to get you in the Springtime mood. Add in some sweet camera gear, and I'm all over it. I got to experience both during Sony's recent Sedona Outdoor Excursion, when the company sent me off to explore the red rocks of Northern Arizona, all in an effort to get to know its lineup of new Cyber-Shot, Bloggie, camcorders, and NEX cameras. While you couldn't Read more
There are a number of events that you might want to live stream — parties and weddings being two of them — but besides using a webcam and a laptop, you've been limited in the number of ways you can pull it off. Sony is making things a little easier with the Bloggie Live ($250) — its popular pocket camcorder with a live twist. The Bloggie Live shoots video in full 1080p quality for Read more
