Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Page 2
Cameras

Pentax’s Trio O’ Cameras Features Something For Everyone

They made a brief online appearance over the weekend but were promptly yanked off. Now, Pentax has made them official – meet the Optio I-10, H90 and E90 cameras.


Science

What Would Happen If You Fell Into A Black Hole?

Noted astrophysicist and all-around likeable nerd Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson explains in this video the effects of a black hole on the human body. Spoiler: You would die a horrible death, but the cause is hilariously named.


Entertainment

Apple Reportedly Pushing For $US1 TV Shows In iTunes

Let’s be honest, guys: A season pass of The Office on iTunes costs $US60. On DVD, it’ll be half that. So, phew: Apple is reportedly pushing the networks to lower their prices for iTunes TV purchases way down to $US1.


US Military’s Airborne Laser Tracks, Engages A Missile Mid-Air

The US military released this video of its YAL-1 airborne laser engaging a missile surrogate, all in mid-air. Guaranteed, it’s the most laser action you’ll see today.


Computing

HP Slate: Coming 2010, Less Than $US1500, Plain Old Windows 7

HP just popped a video of CTO Phil McKinney demonstrating the “slate” we showed you first at CES 2010. McKinney affirms that this is not just some will-o-the-wisp, but in doing so, might’ve taken away some of its allure.


Computing

NYT: The Apple Tablet’s Got 3G, iPhone Apps Still Work

The Paper of Record, the New York Times, is backing up the rumours of a 10-inch screen, 3G and iPhone app compatibility that Jesus so presciently predicted. These are still rumours, but getting more solid every day.


Cameras

Panasonic Lumix ZR3 Slim Camera

The Lumix ZR3 is an ultra-slim point-and-shoot with an 8x wide-angle Leica lens that starts at 25mm, and HD video recording.


Cameras

Panasonic Lumix ZS7 “Super Zoom” Camera Goes 12x Deep

It’s not as zoomy as the 15x Samsung HZ35w but I’d take a 12x Lumix with Leica optics over a Sammy. Especially since this one Geotags.


Cameras

Panasonic’s Rugged TS2 Is For The Clumsy Photographer

Rugged cameras aren’t just for mountain climbers; Panasonic’s excellent-looking TS2 point-and-shoot would be a good choice for sedentary folks like myself who simply drop shit all the time. It also features HD video recording and, no lie, a “happy mode”.


Online

How Many Is Too Many Twitter Followers?

It’s not really a problem for me, with my single-digit Twitter following, but anecdotal evidence shows that once a social networking community gets too big, the back-and-forth that created it evaporates. What I’m saying is, Ashton Kutcher is very lonely.