Sharp announces a new type of LCD with built-in memory in each pixel, thus reducing the energy consumption by a factor 130 compared to normal LCDs of the same size. In these LCDs each pixel is equipped with memory circuitry to save the image information uploaded to the display. Therefore the image information has to be rewritten only in the pixels where content has changed in comparison to the previous picture frame. The Sharp 934SH camera phone, introduced in Japan last month seems to be equipped with a memory LCD…
Sharp Memory in Pixel LCD increases battery life
Nik adds Lightroom support to Complete Edition
Nik software has simplified the Complete works, which bundles its software tools for imaging, to support Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. The updated version also includes installers for Adobe Photoshop and opening for Apple Aperture. Priced at $ 299.95 for fresh users or at no cost to existing users, it is offered for immediate download from company ’s website or in an enclosed in a box.
Kodak’s new frame is Battery-powered
Today must be Kodak day, because I just covered the whole death of Kodachrome film. It must also be digital picture frame week, because I just covered one from Viewsonic yesterday.
I’m sure the Kodak Easyshare S730 is not the first digital picture frame that runs on batteries, but battery power should be a standard feature for most electric frames. As it is, most digital picture frames are a slave to their own cord, which makes it really inconvenient when hanging them on the wall. Of course, the rechargeable battery on the S730 is only good one hour away from the outlet.
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SmartFish Pro Motion Game Controller
Usually gaming accessories are more worried about being the best design in order to get it so that you can play the game as best you can. However, this controller from SmartFish has a different goal in mind, while still trying to keep the controller as normal as possible. It is more worried about ergonomics and the health of your hands and wrists. Which is good, since some gamers spend a great deal of time on their console and would be mortified if they had to give up their beloved games over something like carpal tunnel. (more…)
The USB 2-in-1 Web Cam with built-in USB drive
Although this isn’t the most aesthetically appealing webcam I’ve ever seen, at least they were kind enough to combine it with another gadget. It’s actually the absolutely most plain webcam I’ve seen around. It’s just a plain black bar that can swivel around to get the optimal angle.
It also tosses in a small flash drive, so it doesn’t do just one thing. It’s not a combination I can think of a single reason why I’d need it, but it’s probably just one of those things that some people need for very random reasons. (more…)
