On the heels of the Sony C905 announcement, Samsung unveils their first 8-megapixel camera phone. The new phone, on the Internet already known as the model i8510, has been baptized the Samsung innov8, a far from innovative name that will not win any marketing awards (just check Google). The phone is equipped with a 2.8" LCD monitor and GPS technology offers navigation and geo-tagging service. The Samsung innov8 is going to be launched in Europe in August, and then expanded to other markets during September...

Starting next month, the Sony Reader PRS-505, will be able to access and accept secure and non-secure ebooks in the EPUB format, the International Digital Publishing Forum's XML-based standard format for reflowable digital books and publications. Additionally, the device will support Adobe eBooks digital rights management and have the capability to reflow standard text-based PDF eBooks for improved flexibility and readability. The Reader retails for about $300 and comes with a USB cable; eBook Library, and protective soft cover...

Ricoh will release its second function-enhancing firmware update for the GR DIGITAL II digital camera. This new update will make following functional enhancements available: 1. Option to finely adjust white balance color tones 2. Specify noise reduction based on ISO sensitivity 3. Automatically shift aperture value in priority mode 4. ISO Sensitivity display by half-pressing the shutter 5. Detailed image information display in playback mode ...

Samsung releases the first firmware update for the GX-20 digital SLR camera. This update addresses a minor problem and minimizes image noise when using the 2 second self-timer. The update tackles the same problem as the June 16th firmware update for the Pentax K20D, the twin brother of the Samsung GX-20...

JOBO introduces the new Photo Display PDJ152 which includes three interchangeable clip-on frames in black, white and silver. The new frame is equipped with a large 15" TFT LCD display with a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution and a contrast ratio of 400:1. The 1GB internal memory of the new PDJ152 can store up to 4,000 pictures in optimum screen resolution turning it into a deluxe digital photo album. JOBO also introduces the compact model S4, a 3.5 inch frame with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution that will be available in black and white...

Panasonic adds the14.7 Mp DMC-FX150 model to its FX Premium Series of digital cameras. With a 28mm wide-angle lens, the FX150 lets you capture images of expansive scenery just as they appear to the naked eye. The wide-angle lens also makes it possible to fit an entire big building or other architectural structure in a single frame - something not possible with most ordinary cameras. The camera records original pictures data in RAW file format. The DMC-FX150 will be available in a silver, black or gold finish...

Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera featuring a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. Making an intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 will be available in silver and black in August 2008 for $499.95...

Panasonic adds the Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera with an 18x optical zoom, 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens. The 10.1 Megapixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA), and with the new auto focus Tracking function, it makes it easier for you to shoot sharp, well-focused photos, even when the subject is moving. The camera also features High Defintion video capabilities with a resolution of 1280 x 720p at 30fps. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 will be available in silver and black in August 2008 for $399.95...

Panasonic launches the new Lumix 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX37 with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens and powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125 mm on a 35mm film camera. The iA (intelligent auto) mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos, and the newly added AF Tracking function automatically tracks the subject once the AF has been set even if the subject moves around. The DMC-FX37 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink, white and brown, with a finish according to its color...

Anthropics has released the Mac version of its Portrait Professional 8 software, an intelligent portrait airbrushing software that lets you improve your photos instantly, just by moving a numbers of sliders. For most of us it is clear that the adage WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) is no longer valid in the digital photography age. With the help of image manipulation tools and PhotoShop you can create miracles and disasters. A hilarious example of the latter is this manipulated image which illustrates why Windows Vista is running into the Gates...

Digital Foci announces the Photo Safe II photo viewer. Photo Safe II provides portable digital photo storage with 80GB and 160GB hard drives and built-in memory card readers in all popular card formats CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, and xD-Picture card. When connected to a computer through its high-speed USB2 connection, the unit also functions as a hard drive and memory card reader. Photo Safe II is available immediately, priced at $139 for 80GB and $189 for 160GB...

Sony has released a service notice for the DSC-T20 digital camera. In certain units (serial numbers on Sony's support site), the lens cannot adjust properly due to a mechanical failure in the lens mechanism. When the automatic features of the camera attempt to adjust the lens, the camera body vibrates, preventing it from properly focusing or taking pictures. Please note that the symptom only occurs while the camera is powered on, and that the vibration is similar to that of a mobile phone set to silent mode...

A Consortium will be setup to develop and promote TransferJet, a new close proximity wireless technology. This new technology enables a high speed data transmission rate of 560Mbps, while eliminating the need for complex setup and operation. Just by holding two TransferJet compliant products closely together (within 3cm) you can transfer data automatically from one device to the other. For example, touching a TV with a digital camera enables photos to be instantaneously displayed on the TV screen...

Samsung Europe expands its budget S-Series digital cameras. The new model S1070 is a 10.2 megapixels camera equipped with a 3x optical (35-105mm at 35mm) zoom lens, a step down from the 5x optical zoom lens on the previous model S1060. Furthermore, the S1070 features an "intelligent" 2.7 inch LCD monitor, which adjusts brightness of the LCD automatically based on the surrounding light. The new S1070 will be available in September 2008 in Black, Silver and Pink for a street price of about 125 euro...

Samsung announces four new digital cameras and introduces somewhat confusing changes in its camera naming convention. Two new members of the NV-Series, the NV9 and NV100 HD have been introduced in the US as the TL9 and TL34HD. At the same time Samsung unveils two new members of its L-Series or S-Series as the L310W and L201 are announced in the US as the SL310W and SL201. The L310W features 13.6 Mp and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. The L201 features 10.2 Mp and a 3x optical zoom lens...

Samsung launches the 10.2 Mp NV9 digital camera, featuring a 5x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens. In spite of its compact dimensions (95 x 59,9 x 21,3mm), the camera is loaded with features, such as Dual Image stabilization, AF-/AE Face recognition and Smile & Blink detection. In addition, the NV9 is truly multimedia with its MP3-Player, Textviewer, digital dictating machine and mobile storage medium functions. On the top you'll find to retro style displays for battery life and memory use, without any doubt features you've always been waiting for...

Samsung unveils the14.7 Megapixel NV100 HD digital camera to shoot images with a maximum resolution of 4384 x 3288 pixels. Furthermore the new NV100 features a 28 mm wide-angle 3.6x optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens, and on the back of the camera you'll find a 3-inch 460.000 pixel LCD touch screen. The camera can record in Stereo and 720p HDTV Video (1280x720) at 30 frames per second. Movie playback in 1.2 NTSC or PAL requires the optional SCC-NV5HD HDMI docking station...

On the heels of the recent announcement of the 50 Megapixel Hasselblad H3DII-50 camera system, PhaseOne announces the PhaseOne P65+, its most potent digital back with a 60 Megapixel CCD image sensor. Both new systems use the 6.0 micron technology, but where Kodak uses a 36 x 48mm sensor size to create an 8176 x 6132 pixel array, PhaseOne beefs up the CCD sensor size and uses a 40.4 x 53.9mm sensor to create an 8984 x 6732 pixel array for a whopping total of 60480288 effective pixels...

Casio announces its latest member of the EXILIM Zoom digital camera series, the 8.1 Megapixel EX-Z150. The new model has the features and functions that you'll find in most modern compact cameras, all packed in the slimmest camera in the world with a built-in wide-angle 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent) 4x optical zoom lens, in a body measuring 96.7 mm x 57.3 mm and only 20.1 mm thin. On the back of the camera you will find a large 3.0 inch, high resolution LCD monitor with 230,400 (960 x 240) dots...

Following the announcement of the EasyShare M1093, Kodak introduces two more cameras in its M-series compact cameras. The model M1063, features 10 Megapixel, 3x optical zoom, HD picture capture, and Face detection & Blur reduction technology. The new model M1073 offers the same features and adds image stabilization technology. Kodak has also introduced the 9.2 Megapixel, 3x optical zoom, HD capable model C913 in its entry level C-series for great shots at a price of 119,95 dollars...