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The new PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 CineAlta 4K cameras deliver unprecedented creative options for HD/2K/QFHD/4K (PMW-F55) and 2K/HD (PMW-F5) production. Both offer multi-codec support featuring Sony’s new XAVC MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, the SR codec (MPEG4 SStP) and the industry-standard High Definition XDCAM 50Mbps 4:2:2 codec. In-camera recording is on Sony’s New SxS media, SxS PRO+ (Plus ) which can be used to record XAVC in HD High Frame Rate and in 4K at up to 60fps (in the PMW-F55), …

Google’s Public Alerts, which displays current happenings like storms and earthquakes, has now been integrated with Search and Maps for Android, making it easier to stay up-to-date on important events. The most important event at the moment is superstorm Sandy, obviously. Google’s Public Alerts aim to help keep people updated on the mega storm as it develops.

Public Alerts show up in search and maps based on certain target Google searches. For example, with the current superstorm underway, a search for Superstorm Sandy would yield a Public Alert with current information. Alerts include maps, shelter locations, and current evacuation routes, if applicable.

According to the announcement, Google wasn’t planning on making these new features known until later in the week. With the development of this serious storm, however, the company elected to push the features out faster to help individuals caught in the storm’s wake. Says Google, this is part of a larger and continuous mission to provide emergency information.

Google gathers its Public Alerts data from “a network of partners,” which includes the USGS and NOAA, which utilize the Common Alerting Protocol. More partnerships are planned in the future, according to the announcement. A list of all current public alerts are available on Google’s main Public Alerts page.

[via Google]

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We already got a pretty good look at the Dell XPS 10’s outward facade, but if it’s internal hardware you’re after, you may want to take a look at the FCC’s latest: they tore the transforming tablet apart. The federal teardown is garnished with the standard trappings: FCC labels, frequency tests and Dell attestations — one of which notes the WiFi and Bluetooth radios’ shared antenna and its inability to simultaneously transmit both signals. The XPS 10’s manual is available for browsing, too, in case you need a refresher on how to pinch, zoom or swipe. Check it for yourself at the FCC, or just pop on down to the attached gallery for a gander at the device’s innards.

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Having seen some of its high-end cinema camera thunder stolen by the likes of Red and Arri, Sony has just launched a pair of CineAlta PL-mount cameras with brand new Super 35mm sensors: The PMW-F5 and PMW-F55. Though both pack 4K CMOS imagers, there are some major differences — the higher-end PMW-F55 has a global shutter, wider color gamut and can capture 4k, 2k or HD video internally, while the PMW-F5 records 2k and HD natively with a rolling shutter (4k requires an optional RAW recorder, as discussed below).

Depending on the level of quality you want, there are several ways to capture video to each camcorder. MPEG-4 H.264 video or Sony’s SR MPEG-4 SStP can be recorded onto Sony’s new SxS PRO+ media, or if RAW quality is desired, there’s the new AXS-R5 Access Memory System for 2K / 4K RAW capture — which will also work with the current NEX-FS700. Using the latter system, the PMW-F5 is capable of grabbing up to 120fps slow motion RAW HD video, while the PMW-F55 can capture 240fps at 2k, putting it squarely in Epic-X territory. The new camcorders will arrive in February 2013, and while Sony hasn’t outed pricing yet, it’ll likely be well under the flagship 4k CineAlta F65‘s formidable $65k sticker. Check the PR after the break to get the entire technical skinny.

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Ford has been marred with some pretty major issues lately, the latest being a new preliminary investigation by the NHTSA over reports of 2000 to 2003 Taurus and Mercury Sables experiencing sticking throttles. This investigation follows one initiated earlier this year into reports of sticky throttles in 2001 through 2006 Taurus and Sables. Now the company has taken another blow, falling from its high position in Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings to the bottom rungs of the proverbial ladder.

Three years ago, Ford was the only domestic automaker reported by Consumer Reports as having “world class reliability.” This no doubt makes it more painful for Ford in its drop to 27th position, outranking only Tata’s Jaguar. Lincoln came in at 26th. Despite the recent problems with throttles, the majority of the negative feedback that harmed the company’s ranking revolved around problems with MyFord Touch/MyLincoln Touch and the Sync system, which allows drivers to go hands-free. Also cited were issues with poor shifting.

Said Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports’ director of auto testing: “Without MyFord Touch they would do a lot better. But they did have other issues, growing pains with new models.” According to a Ford spokesman, changes have been implemented with MyFord Touch and the Powershift transmission that reflect positively in customer surveys, but that were not reflected in the Consumer Reports’ findings.

Japanese manufacturers ended up dominating this year’s survey, while no domestic models made it into the top ten. Chrysler also had a bad year, with Jeep falling six places to 19th. Said Chrysler quality chief Doug Betts, “We do know that our warranty claim data was 25% better for 2012 model year than 2011 model year, so we had expected this survey to show improvement.”

[via Detroit Free Press]

Ford falls in Consumer Reports’ reliability survey is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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