Monster, a leading manufacturer of advanced consumer electronics components and accessories has launched its StreamLine 100 Speakers in the US market. The compact speaker is a stylish device that can be included in the home theatre system.
Apart from sporting a classy design, the speakers include interchangeable side panels with five color options. Thus users can customize the speakers as per their home décor. These panels can also be easily snapped on and off.
Real-world acoustic performance and impressive imaging, soundstage and dynamics are the key features of the StreamLine 100 speakers. Moreover the StreamLine Subwoofer is THX certified for an ultra-precise low-end response, one of the key elements of superior home theater acoustics.
Brando has launched its latest flexible peripheral, the USB mini Webcam that has been developed for notebook PC. The tiny and portable device can be carried with you whenever and wherever required.
Supporting Windows XP SP2 and Vista, the flexible USB webcam has a twisted body, allowing users to adjust it as per their movements. Users can easily enjoy video conferencing. The product requires Pentium 450 MHz equivalent or above 256MB RAM.
Sony has announced two new DSLR cameras namely Alpha 300 and Alpha 350 at PMA 2008.
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The Alpha 300 is a 10.2 megapixel camera and incorporates Sony’s Bionz image-processing engine. The Alpha 300K is the entry level version of the camera and it comes with a SAL-1870 DT 18-70mm (27 - 105 35mm eq) f3.5 Zoom lens and will cost $799 (approx Rs. 31,470). While the Alpha 300X model comes with two lenses: the SAL-1870, and the SAL-55200 DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens.
The Alpha 300 range of cameras features ISO 3200, sensor-shifting image stabilizer, a tilting 2.7-inch LCD display and a pop-up flash. Moreover the camera also possesses two levels of anti-dust protection for the CCD.
Sony claims that Alpha 300’s screen never blinks off in burst mode. The camera is expected to be available in the market from April 2008.
As the Alpha 350 is the advanced version of the Alpha 300, it includes most of the features present in the Alpha 300. However, it boasts resolution up to 14.2 megapixels.
The body-only version of the Alpha 350 will be available in the US market for $799 (approx Rs. 31,470), while Alpha 350K model will come with SAL-1870 zoom lens at $899 (around Rs. 35,410). The Alpha 350X will include SAL-1870 and the SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lenses and is expected to ship from March 2008.
Professor Noel Sharkey, a robotics expert at the University of Sheffield, has warned against the impending threat to humanity, thanks to the development of robot weapons. Addressing the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), he mentioned that the world is moving towards an international robot arms race, wherein robots would become a standard terrorist weapon and replace suicide bombers.
At present, a wide range of countries is in the process of developing the technology for robot weapons. In addition to US, Europe and other allied nation that includes Canada, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore and Israel have initiated the robot weapon program.
“Ease” and “Convenience” are the two keys features that are kept in mind whilst developing most devices. But in the recent times there is an addition to this list as “Security” too plays a vital role. When the USB was developed the main features were easy portability and transporting data function. But in this evolving world, protection of confidential content with ease has gained prime importance.
Japan-based Princeton has designed a USB flash drive, dubbed XiaoClef2 which adds a unique feature that is commonly known as fingerprint reader. This biometric fingerprint reader ensures secured and safe data storage, eliminating the need to remember a complicated password.
Sony Computer Entertainment and British Telecommunications (BT) have joined hands to incorporate a new wireless communication package, named Go!Messenger in the PlayStation Portable. This merger would enable PSP owners to keep in touch with their family and friends for free.
All you need to do is, get any wireless broadband internet connection and bring friends closer with no additional charges. With the Go!Messenger, PSP users can enjoy video and voice conference as well as Instant messaging capabilities around the globe for free.
Stephane Hareau, PSP European Marketing Manager, explained, “With Go!Messenger, the PSP is pushing new boundaries, adding unique communication features to all the existing multimedia experiences. Enabling more than 8.5 Million PSP users across the
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