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We know you like naked motherboards, you perverts… Actually, we do too! Now close your eyes and imagine a wall of motherboards. Oh yes. That’s exactly what Intel dished out at IDF 2012 — a display of Intelligent Systems Alliance members’ motherboards in all shapes and sizes, including server and military-grade models. We’ll leave you to enjoy some alone time while you ogle the gallery below.

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Fujifilm has been busy this month unveiling new digital cameras in its high-end X-series line. At the beginning of the month, Fujifilm unveiled the X-E1 interchangeable lens digital camera positioned to rival full-frame DSLR cameras on the market. Today Fujifilm has unveiled another new camera called the XF1.

Fujifilm is positioning the XF1 as a premium digital camera with a perfectly matched lens and sensor, high attention to detail on the materials and design, and more. It looks like Fujifilm is trying to channel a Leica vibe with the XF1. The new camera doesn’t offer interchangeable lenses and uses a Fujinon F1.8 lens with four times manual zoom.

The camera has a large 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor that Fujifilm promises will deliver extraordinary image quality. The camera will come in three different designs that vary in color with one having synthetic black leather, one having smooth synthetic tan leather, and another having synthetic red leather. The leather on all three models is offset by the silver aluminum frame of the camera.

Fujifilm expects to launch the camera in October at $499.95. The camera has three power modes, including travel with the lens fully retracted, standby where the camera is off but the lens is extended, and shooting mode with the camera ready to go. The camera features optical image stabilization, full manual controls, a three-inch rear LCD, and supports ISO 100-12,800. The camera can shoot full HD resolution video and promises 300 shots per battery charge. The camera also supports motion panorama for seamless panoramic shots and macro shooting. The camera also features a number of automatic and artistic effects modes.

Fujifilm unveils sexy XF1 digital camera is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s been several months since Samsung announced the Galaxy S3, and while it is certainly one of the best Android devices out there, it seems like the rumor mill for its successor, the Galaxy S4, has already begun. According to the folks at The Korea Times, they have reported that according to their inside source, it looks like Samsung is gearing up to announce the Galaxy S4 at MWC 2013 which should be taking place in February of next year. (more…)

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: US ITC judge rules that Apple did not violate four of Samsung’s patents, Samsung GT-i9260 could be Galaxy Nexus successor,

It certainly seems like Samsung can’t catch a break and a couple of days ago, the US ITC ruled in favor of Apple where they basically said that the Cupertino company did not violate any of the four patents that Samsung claims Apple violated. As it stands it looks like Apple is indeed in the clear, but the case is subject to review from the full commission so there’s always a chance of a reversal, but for now Apple is safe. According to Adam Yates, a Samsung spokesperson:

“We remain confident that the full commission will ultimately reach a final determination that affirms our position that Apple must be held accountable for free-riding on our technological innovations […] We are proud of our long history of innovation in the mobile industry and will continue to defend our intellectual property rights.”

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: HTC and Samsung already taking legal action against Apple’s iPhone 5, Samsung investigated by Korea FTC over antitrust allegations by Apple,

There are a couple new lenses out in the open today from Olympus, both of them with aspirations for greatness and a new generation of both control and limited edition coolness. The First of these is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60MM F2.8 “Nature Macro Lens”, made with dust proofing and splash proofing together with 1x magnification and a focusing distance of 19cm. The second is the Limited Edition M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 in Black, basically the same as the original M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 large-aperture, wide-angle, single-focal-length interchangeable lens, but this time in black.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60MM F2.8 Macro Lens

The macro lens we’re looking at here is a single focal-length lens with weather-proofing along with 13 lens elements. You’ve got 13 lens elements in 10 groups of lenses inside this beast with special glass materials such as ED (Extra-low Dispersion), HR (High Refractive index) and E-HR (Extra-High Refractive index) – each added to bring you to a new level of professional greatness. You’ll be all but eliminating the chromatic aberrations you’re likely used to from other telephoto macro lenses, and you’ll be good to go for HD video as well.

This macro lens works with an Olympus developed MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) autofocusing mechanism with inner focus system for ultra quick and completely quiet focusing on the go. There are three different modes of focus range that you can work with for photography, those being the following: close-up (focusing distance between 19 and 40 cm), normal (distance from 19 cm to infinity) and far view (distance from 40 cm to infinity). There’s also an optional LH-49 Lens Hood made specifically for the macro lens at hand, and there’s also the FR-2 Macro Ring in play here which enables compatibility with the RF-11 Ring Flash and the STF-22 Twin Flash Set.

Limited Edition M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 in Black

This lens is the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 large-aperture, wide-angle, single-focal-length interchangeable lens you’ve grown to love with a lovely black color in a limited edition release. This release has a snap ring for pan focus with distance indicators in place and the unit has a wide angle of 12mm. Inside you’ve also got the OlympusMSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism which allows quiet, fast autofocusing for still photography and in video. This black version of the lens is sold in a kit with the LH-48 Metallic Lens Hood (Black), the LC-48 Metallic Lens Cap (Black), and the PRF-D46PRO Protection Filter.

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 in Development

Olympus has also let it be known that they’ve got a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 in development, coming soon with an emphasis on snapshots and street shooting. You’ll be working with a high-quality metallic outer finish and what Olympus says is a focal length equivalent to 34mm on a 35mm camera. More details will be coming soon from Olympus as they get closer to a release date, that being somewhere inside the first half of 2013.

Pricing and Release

The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Dust-and-Splash-Proof Macro lens is coming in October and will be available for approximately $499.99 USD. The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 lens limited edition Black unit will be out in early October (here in 2012 as well) for an estimated street price of $1,099.99 USD. Stay tuned for more Olympus action as the camera crew brings on more heat through the year!

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60MM F2.8 “Nature Macro Lens” unleashed with classic partner is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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