Friday, September 06, 2013

Leaked Fujifilm X-A1 hints at a more mainstream mirrorless camera

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/06/fujifilm-x-a1-mirrorless-camera-leak/

Fujifilm XA1 interchangeable camera leaks, suggests 16megapixel

Fujifilm looks set to extend its range of retro-styled mirrorless cameras, if we're to believe a leaked press release and publicity shots for an unannounced model, the X-A1. The camera, which first appeared on Czech camera retailer Fotoskoda (before it was quickly taken down), looks to become the fourth model in Fujifilm's interchangeable lens X-series, with a 16-megapixel APS-C EXR CMOS sensor. Like the $700 X-M1, Fujifilm's latest shooter is said to include a 3-inch tilting LCD, on-board Wi-Fi, and a "very fast" startup response time to get you snapping in less than 0.5 seconds. The absence of Fujifilm's magical X-TRANS sensor, which has been a big feature on the higher-end models, makes us think this may be a significantly cheaper model, possibly aimed at those looking for their first foray into the world of interchangeable lens compacts. There's no word on when the X-A1 might become available, but expect bold red and blue variants when it does, alongside the more traditional Fuji-ish black.

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Maxthon browser to be preloaded in at least 100 million smartphones thanks to MediaTek partnership

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/06/maxthon-mediatek/

DNP Maxthon browser to be preloaded in at least 100 million smartphones thanks to MediaTek partnership

Though Maxthon launched its Android browser three years ago, it might not be the go-to app most users have when they get their brand new smartphone. That might change soon however, thanks to a recently announced partnership between the software company and RollTech, the value-added services arm of MediaTek, one of the world's largest mobile chipset suppliers. As a result of the collaboration, the Maxthon mobile browser will be pre-installed in more than 100 million MediaTek-based smartphones in 2014. Though we don't know yet just which devices will have the software on board, a partially released list does include manufacturers like LG, ZTE and Lenovo. It appears that the phones will likely be targeted at emerging markets, with a focus on those in Brazil, Russia, China, India and Indonesia. Combine that with features like cloud syncing and LAN file transfer, and Maxthon might just gain marketshare over that other popular Android browser.

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Can You Identify a Mystery Cocoon Which Has the Whole Internet Stumped?

Source: http://gizmodo.com/can-you-identify-a-mystery-cocoon-which-has-the-whole-i-1262186274

Can You Identify a Mystery Cocoon Which Has the Whole Internet Stumped?

Usually, throw the internet an image of something you can't identify and it's only a couple of minutes until you're bombarded with people pointing out how dumb you are. Not so with this mystery cocoon, though—because nobody can work out where it comes from.

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Visualizing Published Science as Forming Galaxies

Source: http://gizmodo.com/visualizing-published-science-as-forming-galaxies-1262360288

Visualizing Published Science as Forming Galaxies

Scientific research is published by the bucketload every single week—to the extent that it's virtually impossible to keep up with. So this neat way of visualizing published papers as growing galaxies is particularly fun—and useful.

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LG's 77-Inch Curved OLED Ultra HD TV Is a Monstrous Beauty

Source: http://gizmodo.com/lgs-77-inch-curved-oled-ultra-hd-tv-is-a-monstrous-bea-1262576842

LG's 77-Inch Curved OLED Ultra HD TV Is a Monstrous Beauty

Currently, the biggest curved curved ultra-high resolution OLED TV tops out at a mere 55 inches—but LG is shaking things up with this monstrous 77-inch creature.

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