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Autographer Wearable Camera Ships

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After over 6 months of beta testing OMG Life launches the Autographer-- the so-called "world's first intelligent wearable camera" for customers wanting to further document their lives.

AutographerThe concept behind the Autographer is similar to other wearable cameras, such as the Memoto. Users wear the camera (via clip or lanyard) and it automatically snaps photos, using 5 sensors (colour, temperature, magnetometer, motion and acceleration) to determine when to best take a picture.

The device measures 37.4 x 90mm, weighs 58g and carries a 5MP sensor, 136-degree glass hybrid wide-angle lens and 8GB of internal storage allowing it to save up to 28000 images (or 2000 images per day for up to 12 days).

It is also truly hands-free, with no means of framing or timing shots. A notification link light simply lets one know when it takes a photo.

Sony, Panasonic on Next-Gen Discs

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Sony and Panasonic kick off joint development on the next generation of optical storage standard-- with hopes of creating an optical disc with "recording capacity of at least 300GB" by end 2015.

Optical storageThe two companies already have experience working together, having both developed products based on the Blu-ray format.

The team-up currently aims at professional applications (chiefly archiving), but the technology might trickle into consumer space further in the future.

When it comes to professional storage, Sony already offers an XDCAM-based optical disc archive system. It houses twelve 25GB discs inside a compact cartridge offering capacities ranging from 300GB to 1.5TB.

Meanwhile Panasonic has the LB-DM9, a similar device housing twelve 100GB discs inside a magazine just 20.8mm thick.

Go Sony and Panasonic Sign Basic Agreement to Jointly Develop Standard for Professional-Use Next-Generation Optical Discs

Google Intros 2nd Gen Nexus 7, Chromecast

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Google unveils a pair of Google-branded product additions at a low-key media event-- the 2nd generation of Nexus 7 tablet and the Chromecast, a solution to pushing online content from mobile devices to TVs.

Nexus 7The Asus-made Nexus 7 features the highest resolution display in a 7-inch device yet (1280x1920 at 323ppi) with a 30% wider colour gamut and 1080p video rendering, as well as stereo speakers and Fraunhofer virtual surround sound.

Inside the slimmer and lighter (by 2mm and 50g) black casing are a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 pro processor, a battery promising up to 9 hours of HD video playback and the latest Android version, Jelly Bean 4.3.

More noticeable OS additions are multiple user support (with restricted profiles), Bluetooth LE connectivity and a Google Play Games app.

SanDisk Intros Wireless Connect Storage

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SanDisk launches Connect, a wireless flash memory storage line with a pair of devices-- the Connect Wireless Flash Drive and the Connect Wireless Media Drive, both designed for use with multiple mobile devices.

SanDisk connectThe Connect Wireless Flash Drive is a wireless pocket-sized means of storing, sharing and streaming content across PCs and mobile devices. It offers up to 32GB of storage and up to 4 hours of continuous streaming on a single charge, without need for internet connections or cables.

The Connect Wireless Media Drive is the larger offering, with 64GB of storage and an SDHC/SDXC memory card slot. SanDisk claims it simultaneously streams up to x5 different movies to up to x8 users, and the battery powers 8 hours of continuous streaming on a single charge.

Both are compatible with PC and Mac computers as well as iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices (via apps). A simple drag and drop interface handles file management duties.

Go SanDisk Connect

More Low-Power Haswells from Intel

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Just a month after the Computex 2013 launch Intel teases more details on the 4th generation of Core processors, aka "Haswell"-- and promises a version operating at a scenario design point (SDP) of all of 4.5W.

HaswellIt joins a version offering 6W SDP operation, both designed for use in thinner, fanless hybrid and 2-in-1 devices. The company does not provide further specifications on the latest Haswell addition.

But what does "scenario design point" actually mean? In a somewhat misleading turn in PR speak, SDP means Intel limits processor performance to allow it to run comfortably (at most times) in a chassis able to cool 4.5W heat.

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