The CYCLOPS remote control was made to be used ergonomically and is a perfect fit between two hands. Though it was originally designed for the Genos TV cable box, it will be sold as a universal remote bringing TV functionality to another level.

This new universal remote control is also expected to take the mobile phone industry by storm, being touted as a potential wireless keyboard alternative of the future.

As mobile phones were not really designed to send out enormous text messages, all this just gut better with the Cyclops Texter. This new controller thus negates the need for “phone to modem” scenarios making it easier to compose long text messages.

If you think that is cool, wait until the version for game consoles comes out. At the moment, Genos is looking for distribution partners to help saturate this new revolutionized universal remote controller.

CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE EOS REBEL T1i DIGITAL SLR CAMERA THE FIRST REBEL DSLR TO FEATURE HD VIDEO CAPTURE

Canon Breaks the $1,000 Mark Again with the First EOS Rebel Camera to Feature HD Movie Recording Capabilities, DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor and 15.1 Megapixel Resolution

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 25, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a new addition to its Rebel lineup, the EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera, the first in the Rebel line to feature Full HD video capture. The new Canon Rebel T1i SLR incorporates some of the best technologies from the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II models into an entry-level juggernaut. With a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and HD video capture, along with the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, the Rebel T1i gives aspiring photographers plenty of reason to step-up to the latest and greatest model in the Rebel lineup.

The new Canon EOS Rebel T1i raises the entry-level bar with a host of enhanced Canon technologies now available in an entry-level DSLR. Along with the boost in megapixels and Canon’s most advanced imaging processor to-date, this latest Rebel camera has also been enhanced with HD video capture, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor and user-friendly functions such as Auto Lighting Optimizer, Creative Auto Mode and Canon’s Live View modes, all the right tools to open new doors for imaging enthusiasts. From high-resolution to high-definition, the new EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera helps to give creative consumers a jumpstart on the next evolution in digital imaging.

“We are witnessing the emergence of a new phase in digital imaging history, as high-resolution still images and HD video can now both be produced in a hand-held device, for under $1,000. This is truly a great time to be involved in digital imaging as the advent of online communities are helping usher in this next great era in imaging,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

The muscle behind Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i camera is the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor with 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion and the ability to process full HD video. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR offers continuous shooting at 3.4 fps for up to 170 large/fine JPEG images or up to nine RAW images in a single burst when using a class 6 or higher SD or SDHC memory card. Whether capturing wildlife on the run or a child mid-stride on the soccer field, users will appreciate the fast shooting capabilities of the Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera.

With the combination of its 15.1-megapixel APS-C size CMOS image sensor and the powerful new DIGIC 4 image processor, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i camera provides ISO speeds from ISO 100 up to ISO 3200 in whole stop increments, along with two additional high-speed ISO settings – H1: 6400 and H2: 12800.

The EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR utilizes a precise nine-point Autofocus (AF) system and AF sensor for enhanced subject detection. The new EOS Rebel T1i DSLR provides a cross-type AF measurement at the center that is effective with all EF and EF-S lenses, while providing enhanced precision with lenses having maximum apertures of f/2.8 or faster. The cross-type AF measurement reads a wider variety of subject matter than conventional single-axis AF sensors and thus increases the new camera’s ability to autofocus quickly and accurately when shooting still images.

The EOS Rebel T1i camera is compatible with Canon’s complete line of over 60 Canon EF and EF-S lenses, to help provide an incredible variety of visual effects to both still and video imaging capture, including ultra-wide-angle and fish-eye to macro and super-telephoto. This includes all of Canon’s large-aperture EF L-series professional lenses.

HD and SD Video Capture

After the introduction of the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008, the Company’s first HD video DSLR, Canon has integrated this must-have feature into the new entry-level flagship EOS Rebel T1i camera. The camera features 16:9 720p HD video capture at 30 fps as well as a Full HD 1080p video capture at 20 fps, and a third option to record 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. The video capture mode is part of the camera’s Live View function, using the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting. The camera allows skilled photographers and enthusiasts to adjust image sharpness, contrast, color saturation and white balance, and have those settings apply to the movie image as well. When recording video, the camera’s rear LCD screen is letter-boxed by a semi-transparent border to match the aspect ratio of the movie recording size.

Like the EOS 5D Mark II model, the EOS Rebel T1i camera will record video up to 4GB per clip equaling approximately 12 minutes of Full HD video, 18 minutes of 720p HD video, or 24 minutes of SD video depending on the level of detail in the scene.(i) Video clips are recorded in .MOV format using an MPEG-4 video compression and sound is recorded using linear PCM(ii) without compression. The camera features a built-in monaural microphone to record sound. To help show off those fantastic movies as well as still photos, the EOS Rebel T1i camera includes an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output to display crisp, clear images on a High-Definition TV.

Live View Shooting

Much like the EOS 5D Mark II, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i camera features Live View for both still images as well as video. The Rebel T1i features the Company’s three Live View AF modes – Quick, Live and Face Detection Live mode – which can be used to capture still photos or video images. Quick mode automatically sets One-Shot AF using the camera’s phase detection AF system. It also allows users to select the AF point, even while the Live View image is displayed. Although the camera’s reflex mirror must be lowered briefly to take an AF measurement in Quick mode, it is the fastest way to set focus automatically when the Rebel T1i camera is set for Live View.

Live mode uses contrast-detection AF with the image sensor and here, as with Quick mode, users can change the location of the active AF point using the Multi-controller. Face Detection Live mode uses contrast AF to recognize human faces. When multiple faces are detected, the largest face closest to the center of the frame is targeted as the AF point. While Live View is engaged, users can still change settings including the AF mode (Quick, Live, Face Detection Live mode), drive mode, ISO speed, Picture style, White Balance and more.

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer technology helps ensure that the subject of each picture is clearly visible by analyzing image brightness and automatically adjusting dark areas in images so they appear brighter. This is ideal when shooting high-contrast situations that include harsh shadow areas, such as landscape images where the foreground is brightly lit and the background detail blanketed in dark shadow. In a scene such as this, the EOS Rebel T1i camera’s Auto Lighting Optimizer technology maintains exposure of the highlight areas while lightening shadow areas for a more enjoyable and evenly illuminated image. The EOS Rebel T1i also supports Peripheral Illumination Correction for up to 40 Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Canon’s Creative Auto Mode

Canon’s “CA” Creative Full Auto setting available on the EOS Rebel T1i, EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II cameras allows users to make image adjustments such as exposure compensation, aperture or shutter speed through a simple navigation screen on the camera’s LCD screen, allowing them to “blur the background” or “lighten or darken the image” with ease. These easy-to-understand image options allow learning-photographers to experiment with image options while still shooting in an automatic mode.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

With the introduction of the EOS Rebel T1i camera, the entire Canon EOS system is now equipped with the highly acclaimed EOS Integrated Cleaning System. The Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit for the Canon EOS Rebel T1i has been upgraded with a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter for better dust resistance.

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Camera is scheduled for delivery by early May and will be sold in a body-only configuration which includes a rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neckstrap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty at an estimated retail price of $799.99(iii). It will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99(iv).

(i) According to Canon’s standard test methods.
(ii) A method of converting audio and other analog signals into digital data. It is recorded without any compression.
(iii) Prices are estimated retail prices and subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
(iv) Prices are estimated retail prices and subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.

[Canon US]

The video eyewear from Carl Zeiss is made for iPod, and now Works with iPhone

The Cinemizer Plus, which launches in May, will be the first video eyewear to get the “Works with iPhone” approval from Apple. Designed to work with the iPod the original Cinemizer bore the “Made for iPod” approval from Apple. Further compliance with Apple requirements means that the new model gains the “Works with iPhone” approval in addition to the “Made for iPod” compliance.

“The huge success of the iPhone meant that we were keen to include compatibility with the Cinemizer Plus”, says Andreas Klavehn, Senior Manager for the Carl Zeiss Multimedia Devices at Carl Zeiss. “Soon iPhone users will be able to watch TV, movies, even 3D-video, while on the move.”

The Cinemizer Plus comes with clips to fit the iPhone (either versions), or any video capable iPod. It then plays back any video content you have thought the video headset, so you can get a cinema experience wherever you are.

The built in battery means the iPhone battery is conserved, and will run the display for up to four hours. The Cinemizer combines LCD screens with individual diopter focus adjustment (-3.5 to +3.5D). This means even if the user wears glasses the screen image can be focused for crystal-clear viewing. The resulting image is optically tuned to appear as virtual 45-inch (diagonal) screen, as viewed from six feet away (2 meters).

Availability

The Cinemizer Plus will be available in the USA, UK and Germany from May 2009 $449,00 in the US and 399,00GBP in the UK incl. VAT. The original Cinemizer is still available in some stores until May.

GammaTech Releases New Fully-Rugged DURABOOK RT10 Tablet PC for Healthcare Professionals

Notebook Manufacturer Debuts Slim, Lightweight DURABOOK with Intel Health Technology

GammaTech Computer Corporation, a worldwide leading manufacturer of notebook computers, today debuted the new fully-rugged, compact DURABOOK RT10 model with Intel Health technology. The award-winning portable notebook designer/manufacturer developed the DURABOOK RT10 Tablet PC for healthcare professionals, who work in highly mobile environments that require rugged devices.

The fully-rugged Durabook RT10 Tablet PC can withstand a drop from four feet, perfect for mobile, fast-paced healthcare environments. The versatile military-standard tablet PC can function in humidity levels as high as 90 percent and as low as 10 percent and is fully-sealed and resistant to alcohol (80 percent or less), bleach, iodine and common hospital disinfectants. The Durabook RT10 operates in temperatures between 5 C and 35 C and can be stored in temperatures between -20 C and 60 C.

With built-in Intel Health technology, the Durabook RT10 helps healthcare professionals enhance workflow, productivity and operational efficiency in order to reduce costs, improve clinical decision-making and quality of care, and increase patient safety.

The Durabook RT10 comes equipped with 4 wire resistive touch-screen capability that can be manually enabled or disabled in seconds, anti-glare glass, and palm rejection functionality. The tablet PC supports both Windows Vista Business Edition and Windows Vista XP Tablet PC Edition and includes an Intel ULV processor U2100.

The Durabook RT10 includes a dual hot-swappable battery with up to 5 hours of battery time. Built-in stereo microphone array and 2-mega pixel webcam support the RT10′s truly interactive functionality. The Durabook RT10 package includes a docking station and comes optionally with integrated RFID reader or barcode scanner.

The Durabook RT10 Tablet measures 270mm (W) X 256mm (D) X 35.3mm (H) and weighs only 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).

The Durabook RT10 Tablet PC is available through authorized resellers worldwide or from GammaTech directly. To learn more about GammaTech Computer Corporation and the DURABOOK line of notebook computers, please visit http://www.gammatechusa.com.

About GammaTech Computer Corporation

GammaTech Computer Corporation is a global leader specializing in design, manufacturing and sales of award-winning, build-to-order, portable notebook computers. GammaTech provides its customers with full service and support. GammaTech is well known in the industry as a top tier ODM manufacturer. Headquartered in Fremont, CA, GammaTech Computer Corporation was established in 1987.

[GammaTech]

iPhorest for iPhone is Now Available on the App Store: Plant a real Tree From Your iPhone

Not all apps need to be killer. iPhactory is happy to bring one that is living.

San Francisco, CA.,–March 24, 2009–IPhactory today announced the availability of its iPhorest app for iPhone and iPod touch on the Apple App Store. iPhorest, http://www.iphorest.com/ , is an innovative and environmentally conscious app that gives users the opportunity to raise their own virtual tree.

The virtual iPhorest tree grows after being nurtured by the user. Once the seedling has been planted, the next screen will show you the initial tree sprouted. Simply shake your iPhone to create a rain shower, and when the virtual sun shines, your tree begins to grow–reaching a new stage every day. You can plant additional trees in the forest view screen by clicking on the shovel, and even send your tree to others by pressing the share button. There is also a world map of everyone who has downloaded the app, so you can see where other fellow iPhoresters are planting from.

To commemorate the development of iPhorest, Ecolife Apparel worked directly with the Conservation Fund at this year’s TED 2009 conference, to plant 2,200 trees–one for each attendee. Ecolife is an all cotton collection of underwear and casual apparel that conserves energy by reducing energy in the wash and dry cycles. The collection is overseen by Nick Graham, formerly Chief Underpants Officer of Joe Boxer.

iPhorest is available for $4.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore

For more information please visit http://www.iphorest.com/, http://www.iphactory.net, and http://www.ecolifeunderwear.com

About iPhactory: iPhactory is a San Francisco based marketer of applications for phones and mobile devices. iPhorest is the first of many applications the company will be launching over the next year. The company is working with the Conservation Fund and will work with the nation’s leading public natural resource agencies to ensure the real trees are protected for the long-term. www.iphactory.net

[iPhorest]

Step into spring with an intriguing way to keep in touch

Nokia 7205 Intrigue is packed with music and productivity features; Verizon Wireless customers can customize their contacts with Habitat mode

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, USA and WHITE PLAINS, NY, USA – Just in time for spring, Verizon Wireless and Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the world leader in mobility, today introduced the availability of the Nokia 7205 Intrigue. The sophisticated Nokia 7205 Intrigue will turn heads with its black exterior, hidden-until-lit external display, internal color keypad and support for exciting multimedia and music features. This multifunctional new Nokia device is now available on the nation’s most reliable wireless network beginning today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and through the company’s online store at www.verizonwireless.com.

The Nokia 7205 Intrigue’s unique external display blends into its smooth black exterior; then when an incoming call or text is received, the display instantly illuminates. Customers can view incoming text messages, play their favorite songs from V CAST Music with Rhapsody, or turn off the alarm clock to snooze a little longer – all from the external display. The Nokia 7205 Intrigue opens to reveal a gradient color keypad, available in silver-fade or pink-fade finishes with a different directional key for each finish.

Beyond its hip looks, the Nokia 7205 Intrigue is packed with entertainment services and productivity tools, including V CAST Music with Rhapsody and Visual Voice MailSM. V CAST Music with Rhapsody allows customers to choose from more than 5 million songs over the air, download the master copy of their songs to their PCs free of digital rights management software and sync their favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their phones. Visual Voice Mail helps customers to prioritize their messages. The Nokia 7205 Intrigue has a microSD(TM) optional removable memory with up to 8 GB for additional storage.

The large, bright display on the Nokia 7205 Intrigue includes a nature-inspired design setting called Habitat mode, exclusively designed by Nokia and only available with Verizon Wireless service. When the Habitat mode is activated, contacts are presented in chronological order, providing an engaging and intuitive way for customers to track, visualize and connect with their contacts. Customers can also customize each contact with a photo or icon.

Additional features of the Nokia 7205 Intrigue include:

• One-touch dedicated camera/video button and a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash
• Ability to upload photos to customers favorite social networking sites
• Bluetooth profiles supported: headset – Headset, HFP, DUN, Stereo, PBAP, BPP, OPP (vCard & vCal), FTP, BIP

The Nokia 7205 Intrigue also has several features that promote environmental awareness. The phone comes with a built-in reminder to alert customers to unplug the charger from the wall when their phone is fully-charged, and it ships with a low no-load charger that helps save on energy use. Furthermore, it even comes packaged in Nokia’s compact packaging made from 100 percent recyclable materials.

The Nokia 7205 Intrigue is available today for USD129.99 after a USD 50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The V CAST Music with Rhapsody service is available for USD 14.99 monthly access and Visual Voice Mail is available for USD 2.99 monthly access, per line, plus airtime or megabyte charges and messaging fees, depending on a customer’s plan. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2-JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.