Panasonic outs the Let’s Note AX2, a new Hybrid laptop tablet computer

Here you are new, very interesting, Hybrid computer from Panasonic, the Let’s Note AX2 or CF-AX2, a compact 11.6″ (1366×768) notebook that comes with an hybrid design allowing you to turn your computer into a Windows 8 Slate or Tablet. The CF-AX2 come obviously with a 10 finger capacitive touchscreen as well as LTE support thanks to Docomo Xi technology and even WiMax.
By default the CF-AX2 is proposed in two flavors with a Core i7-3517U version that comes with 4GB of RAM a …

Gifu University demonstrates Interactive virtual anatomical model using a projector and sensors

A research group at Gifu University is developing a virtual anatomical model. It is currently being used as a medical teaching resource to educate users about cerebral nerves.
“This object has a sensor which detects its position and orientation, so when you move it like this, the picture moves with it. First of all, you can use this capability to bring the picture and the object together. When you look from that side, I think things appear quite distorted, but to someone looking though …

Rohm, Aqua Fairy and Kyoto U announced Compact, high-power hydrogen fuel cell for release in spring 2013

Rohm, together with Aqua Fairy and Kyoto University, has developed a compact, high-output hydrogen fuel cell.
This fuel cell generates electricity by producing hydrogen on the spot. This is achieved through a chemical reaction between calcium hydride sheets and water.
From a sheet with volume of less than 3 cc, this fuel cell can generate 5 Whr of electricity. It can be used for many purposes, from charging a smartphone, to providing back-up power in emergencies.
“This single sheet can …

LG announces the launch of the Optimus G in Korea

Today LG announced the launch of the Optimus G, a new premium flagship device offering a unique User Experience (UX) supported by innovative hardware performance. The powerful hardware included in the Optimus G allows for the possibility of such a creative and engaging UX which will enable Optimus G users to “live without boundaries.”
With a powerful quad-core processor, Snapdragon™ S4 Pro, as its base and industry best technologies for enhanced viewing and longer battery life, LG adds the …

Panasonic out the GH3 with WiFi and 72Mbps HD video!

The Lumix GH1 was at its launch a game changer, sure this Micro-Four Thirds mirrorless shooter was not perfect, and photos were not that amazing in bad conditions, but its full HD Video mode has breath-taking, and if like I did you tweaked the GH1 firmware to unleash its real potential you have here my friends a cheap and amazing full HD Camera. The GH2 came with its enhancement, but today’s upgrade from Panasonic with its GH3 is a gift from god!
First of all the GH3 comes with a nice …

Casio Paper Writer 10.1″ Android tablet traverses the analog and digital divide

At the end of September, Casio will release the Paper Writer, an Android tablet developed primarily for business use, which can scan handwritten documents in one action.
The case of the Paper Writer is shaped like a book cover, with space for a notepad opposite the tablet, and by closing the cover you can scan handwritten documents. Also, if a lot of documents need to be scanned, you can stand the tablet up and image documents by leafing through them in front of the case.
“You can convert …

EOS 6D, Canon’s answer to Nikon’s D600

Well, it was bound to happen, so don’t act too much surprise! Sure Nikon had a a nice run this past few days with its D600 but here you are Canon’s answer in the form of a baby 5D MKIII, Behold the Canon 6D!
So what’s new? Well simply put the 6D is a 5D MK III with a body 20% lighter, comes with a Full Frame sensor, comes also cheaper with an MSRP announced at $2,099 in the US, comes with WiFi, a first for Canon DSLRs, as well as being fully compatible with a dedicated iOS and Android App …

Nintendo Wii U… bla bla bla, Launch Date bla bla bla… Next please!

Believe it or not I am a HUGE Nintendo Fan… Super Mario Kart, Dragon Ball Z II, Luigi Mansion, Phoenix Wright, Ghost Trick…
But let’s face it Nintendo has lost its flame so the announcement of the Wii U is for my as exciting as a coloscopy and let me be extremely clear on this last point, a coloscopy is really not my kind of stuff. Anyway since Big N announced that its Wii U will launch early December I could not in good conscience ignore this announcement and secretly hope …

Sony NEX-VG900… Sony, if you were a woman I will beg you to marry me RIGHT NOW

When Sony launched the NEX-VG10 I could not believe how amazing this camera was, sure there were a few drawbacks using this new Handycam, but videos shot with this camera were truly stunning… The NEX-VG20 was a nice update and today VG30 is still pretty nice, but being able to stuck all the bells and whistles of an A99 into a NEX-VG like Handycam is pure Geek pornography! Sony, if you were a woman I will beg you to marry me right now!
So yes you just figured it out but the NEX-VG900 is …

Sony outs the Alpha 99 in Japan with Dual AF and XLR Support!

Behold Sony’s answer to Canon’s almighty 5D MKIII, the Alpha 99! On the paper the Alpha 99 is as capable as the 5D MK III with and even outperforming Canon’s DSLR in some aspects! Indeed the Alpha 99 comes with a nice 24.3Mpix Full Frame Exmor Sensor and an ISO Range going up to 102,400! Support of full HD Video in AVCHD in 24p and 60p! Dual SD Slot! XLR Support! A new stunning 921k dot Xtra fine twilt and swivel LCD included and OLED viewfinder found on the A77… And, …