Raspberry Pi camera module comes to the UK May 14th, lands early for some

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/raspberry-pi-camera-module-comes-to-the-uk-may-14th-lands-early/

Remember that Raspberry Pi camera module we wrote about a few months ago? It looks like UK-based electronics retailer CPC / Farnell will start taking orders for the shooter on May 14th. Users on the Raspberry Pi forums who signed up for info about the camera module have received an email from the retailer inviting them to order. As a reminder, the five megapixel fixed-focus shooter -- which only measures 25 x 20 x 9mm -- can snap 2,592 x 1,944-pixel images and capture video at 1,080p (30fps), 720p (60fps) and VGA (60 or 90fps). While the accessory is expected to cost about $25, there's no actual pricing details on CPC / Farnell's website. Wanna see the camera module in action? One lucky Raspberry Pi user's received the device early and shared a video -- check it out after the break.

Update: As promised, the boards are now officially available to order per a blog post on the Raspberry Pi website. Hit the source link for a list of commands needed to activate the add-on, or check after the break for another video demonstrating the setup process.

[Thanks, HaloBlu]

Filed under: Cameras, Misc

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Via: Raspberry Pi forums

Source: CPC / Farnell, Raspberry Pi

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Twitter buys Lucky Sort startup to help visualize your tweets

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/twitter-buys-lucky-sort/

Twitter just acquired Lucky Sort, a Portland, Oregon-based startup that built TopicWatch, a visualization and navigation engine known for presenting large amounts of data in an easy-to-digest format. With more than 200 million users in more than 160 countries, Twitter certainly has more than enough data to warrant the acquisition, which means hashtag infographics like the one above could be available for Twitter users in the near future. Fans of Lucky Sort's TopicWatch product, on the other hand, will have to find some other venue for their data fix, for the service is set to shutter in the months ahead. Shocking, we know.

Filed under: Internet

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Via: TechCrunch

Source: Lucky Sort

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Ceton InfiniTV CableCARD tuners add six tuner, Ethernet options

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/ceton-infinitv-cablecard-tuners-add-six-tuner-ethernet-options/

Almost three years after Ceton's InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner hit the market as an easy and affordable way to watch premium HD cable TV on Windows Media Center, the company is finally rolling out a new variant. We've seen price drops, a USB version and a few alternatives from competitors since the 4 launched but a few options were still missing. That included the original six tuner prototype touted at its CES debut and an Ethernet jack for sharing with multiple PCs, but both check boxes have been filled today by the new InfiniTV 6 ETH. It looks a lot like the USB version of the InfiniTV 4, but with an added Ethernet port (the USB port pictured after the break is for a Tuning adapter, not to connect to a PC) and the ability to record six shows at once. It's available today for $299 from popular online retailers while a six tuner PCIe version, is due in June for the same price.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD

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Source: Ceton Corp

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Amazon purchases Liquavista display company from Samsung

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/amazon-purchases-liquavista-from-samsung/

Proving rumors correct, Amazon just purchased Liquavista, the touchscreen company previously owned by Samsung. This news comes from The Digital Reader, which discovered the acquisition via new filings from the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (Amazon also confirmed the news). That's about it as far as details go, but it's safe to assume that Amazon will employ Liquavista's low-power color e-paper technology for its Kindle lineup.

Filed under: Samsung, Amazon

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Via: Business Insider

Source: The Digital Reader

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Groupon POS builds upon Breadcrumb with simplified point-of-sale interface for iPad

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/groupon-pos-for-ipad/

Last year, Groupon acquired Breadcrumb, a New York City-based startup known for its affordable iPad-based point-of-sale system. Now, a new Groupon-branded version of the tool, called POS, arrived in the iTunes store this morning, giving merchants a venue to process and track customer tabs, with a much simpler interface. The app, which appears to be a significantly dumbed-down version of Breadcrumb, is compatible with an optional cash drawer and printer, according to the iTunes listing, but doesn't appear to offer advanced management functionality, such as time sheets and advanced reports (though basic stats are tracked). Groupon POS is available for download now at the source link below -- subscription info is lacking, but based on the limited functionality here, we wouldn't be surprised to hear that it's free.

Filed under: Software

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Via: TechCrunch

Source: Groupon POS (iTunes)

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