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The Samsung NX300’s a big revamp of last year’s NX210 including a lot of common sense improvements to Samsung’s mid-range mirrorless camera. And then there’s the 3D photo and movie mode. Nobody asked for a brilliant new technology that uses a single lens to capture 3D images, but Samsung made it anyway. And it actually works! More »

Polaroid hasn’t been shy to try various tactics as it attempts to compete in the age of digital photography, but it always seems to come back to the idea it’s best known for. It’s latest effort is a bit more of a roundabout way to get some tangible photos in your hands, though: a series of “experimental” Photobar stores where you can go and have your digital photos professionally printed. The first of those will open in Delray Beach, Florida in February, with a total of at least ten stores promised for 2013, including locations in New York, Las Vegas and Boston — each staffed with so-called Photenders to help you get the best results, and equipped with a “patent-pending proprietary technology” that’ll let you wirelessly transfer photos from your phone to a workstation. What’s more, the stores won’t just be producing glossy photos, but what Polaroid describes as handcrafted pieces using canvas, metal, acrylic, wood or bamboo — those will be shipped to the customer within 72 hours, and are apparently of the same variety that can currently be ordered on Polaroid’s Photobar website. You’ll still need to get your Polaroid film elsewhere, though.

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Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.

First day back to work after the holidays not going so well? Perhaps a little gadget shopping can turn things around. Canon and Nikon digital cameras top the list today, while another Sony gaming headset and a Western Digital portable hard drive also make the cut. Take a gander past the break for the entire list that is free of those pesky coupon codes or rebates this time out.

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RIM’s own smartphones have been the target of many a “Mr. Blurrycam” snap, but a new feature could put an end to “inconspicuous” shooting, according to a patent issued today. The tool would be in line with the company’s mission to protect corporations from security vulnerabilities, which include not only unauthorized access to data, but also leaks from employees. According to the patent, “the camera restriction prevents a user from taking a picture of a subject if the device has not been steadily focused on the subject in question for a predetermined period of time.” Just how long you need to keep your BlackBerry still could be dictated by individual IT departments, which would also have the power to flip the switch and push restrictions to an employee’s device. While such a delay would certainly be an inconvenience for frequent shooters, it is a step forward from RIM’s traditional strategy of shipping models without cameras altogether. We haven’t seen any indication that such a technology will be implemented with future models, but thanks to the minds at RIM, patent junkies can get their fix now at the source link below.

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Source: USPTO

Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be a bit more frugal with your tech purchases, perhaps we can help you get a jump start on said goal a day early. A Sony stereo gaming headset and Ultimate Ears UE 500 in-ear headphones look to lure those needing audio accessories, while a Pentax K-5 and Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS watch may lend a hand with other 2013 plans. Head on past the break to check out the full lot, but pay careful attention to rebate forms and coupon codes to insure you get the full discount.

Continue reading Slickdeals’ best in tech for December 31st: Sony Pulse headset, UE 500 earbuds and Pentax K-5

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