CTIA 2008: Parrot Introduces an MMS ‘Global’ Digital Picture Frame
April 1, 2008
Parrot, a leading provider of wireless peripherals around the mobile phone, today announced a new “global” 7-inch digital photo frame that accepts photos sent to it from a GSM cell phone via MMS - just like a text message — from virtually anywhere in the world.
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CeBit 2008: Pinnacle Launches Special Edition of Pinnacle Studio Video Editing Software for Photo Enthusiasts
March 3, 2008
Pinnacle Studio Plus v.11 `Extreme Photo Edition’ lets users create photo slideshows with dramatic motion effects
HANOVER, Germany, March 3, 2008 – Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced that it is releasing its highly popular, critically acclaimed Studio video editing software in a special edition for digital camera owners as well as camcorder owners interested in photo slideshows. Read more
South by Southwest (SXSW): Making Connections at the Music Conference & Festival
February 26, 2008
Music industry professionals from around the globe are finding the best way to make lasting connections with others in the industry in a short amount of time is by attending the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, Wednesday, March
12 through Sunday, March 16, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Starting with Music 101 sessions and the welcome dinner and continuing with the daily panels, trade show & exhibition, music festival, official parties and the closing day BBQ and softball game, a multitude of opportunities will unfold for individuals to meet, get advice from, and consult with some of the most knowledgeable and successful people in the music industry. Technology assists in makingthese connections with SXSW.mobi and SXSW SMS giving anyone with a smartphone the ability to check band schedules, contact a fellow registrant and meet at a showcase all in a matter of minutes. While SXSW may be attended by thousands, the opportunity to meet one-on-one or in small groups makes for a rewarding experience that can be achieved in only five days.
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Fraunhofer IIS: New Audio and Multimedia Technologies for a Mobile World
February 8, 2008
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS will showcase new audio and multimedia technologies at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, booth 2F41. The Erlangen-based institute is one of the leading providers in the field of audio coding, especially for cell phones and other mobile devices. Read more
PMA 08: SUNPAK RD2000 FLASH THE FULL FEATURED FLASH THAT YOU CAN STICK IN YOUR POCKET
February 1, 2008
Lightweight and Compact Alternative for Canon and Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Sunpak, a division of ToCAD America Inc. announces the new Sunpak RD2000 flash. A lightweight, compact and full featured digital SLR flash for digital and film cameras. Compatible with the latest Canon E-TTL II or Nikon i-TTL DSLR cameras and has many advanced features, such as easy to use controls, articulated hotshoe, wide angle panel and EV adjustments. With a high guide number of 65 (ISO 100/feet), the RD2000 can provide superior illumination in any situation. It is compatible with the latest Canon E-TTLII or Nikon i-TTL TTL flash technology for seamless integration for ease of use. The Sunpak RD2000 is being displayed at PMA 2008, January 31 – February 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth C187. Read more
PMA 08: Nik Software Announces Viveza—U Point Technology Powered Software for Adobe® Photoshop®
January 30, 2008
New plug-in provides the most powerful, precise, and easy way for photographers to selectively control and adjust the color and light in their digital images. Nik Software, Inc. announces today Viveza, the latest addition to its line of award-winning photographic plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Nik Software’s Viveza is a powerful and intuitive software tool designed to enable photographers of all skill levels to precisely select and control the light and color in photographic images while working within Photoshop. Read more
PMA 08: Eye-Fi Collaborates With Nikon on D60 for First Camera Enhanced for Eye-Fi Card
January 30, 2008
Eye-Fi Collaborates With Nikon on First Camera Enhanced for Eye-Fi Card, Adds ‘My Picturetown’ To Eye-Fi Service. Nikon’s New D60 Digital SLR is the First Camera in “Eye-Fi Connected” Program
– Eye-Fi, makers of the
world’s first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced
that it collaborated with Nikon Corporation, a world leader in digital
imaging and precision optics, to deliver enhanced integration of the Eye-Fi
Card with Nikon’s new D60 digital SLR camera. Eye-Fi will also add Nikon’s
“my Picturetown” online photography community to its Eye-Fi Service as a
photo sharing option for users.
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PMA 08: Introducing Tripod Ventures
January 30, 2008
Company’s first product, an integrated web platform, is primed to become the new standard for photo retailers. Today marks the launch of a new company, Tripod Ventures. Led by three experienced executives with deep roots in the photography, retail and technology sectors, Tripod Ventures’ mission is to deliver Web 2.0 retail technology solutions that combine stellar user experiences with operational excellence. Read more
PMA: Corel Painter Essentials 4 to win Editors’ Choice Award from Macworld Mag
January 30, 2008
Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CREL; TSX: CRE), a
leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced
that Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4 has been honored with Macworld’s prestigious
Editors’ Choice Award 2007. Each year, the publication recognizes a select group of
Mac-based hardware and software products that meet the editorial staff’s high
standards for quality, innovation and value.
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Pandigital Digital Photo Frame Line at PMA 2008 Convention and Trade Show
January 30, 2008
Pandigital’s line of frames comes with a range of functions that enhance customers’ lives:
– Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, so customers can send photos to the frame via a WiFi network or Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a mobile phone or PDA.WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth K231


