iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Drop Test

In this video, you find test made by some amateur between  the iPhone 4S vs. the Samsung Galaxy S II to see which of these devices survives a waist high and shoulder high drop.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 VS iPad 2

Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 2 similarities

Overall, both 10-inch tablets have a similar look and feel, and they implement comparable features. These include:

• Convenient access to Facebook, Twitter, discussion forums, and other social networks
• Excellent web browsers, email, and calendar apps
• Tons of free and paid games
• Great apps for leveraging online resources such as maps, shopping, news sites, dictionaries, language translators, Wikipedia, etc.
• A choice of free e-book readers, with easy downloads of both free and paid books
• Ability to watch movies and shows streamed from both free and fee-based online video aggregation services (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Hulu, Crackle, etc.)
• Peripherals and apps for taking photos and videos, making voice and video calls, recording audio, and playing music

Comparison of features and specs

The table below compares the key features and specs of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 2. The models tabulated are both WiFi-only versions, equipped with 16GB flash.

	Galaxy Tab 10.1	iPad 2
Model	GT-P7510 (WiFi only version)	MC769LL (WiFi only version)
OS	Android Honeycomb 3.1	iOS 4.3.3
Processor	1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 with ARM Cortex 9 CPUs & GeForce GPU	1GHz dual-core Apple A5
Memory	1GB RAM; 16GB flash storage	500MB RAM; 16GB flash storage
Display	10.1-in. (diag); 1280×800; 149 ppi	9.7-in. (diag); 1024×768; 132 ppi
Cameras	front 2MP; rear 3MP with 720p recording	front 0.3MP (640×480); rear 1MP (720p); 30fps recording on both
Speakers	stereo	mono
Video formats supported	H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43, VC-1 format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (asf), AVI	H.264 with AAC-LC audio in .m4v, .mp4, .mov formats; MPEG-4 video in m4v, .mp4, .mov formats; M-JPEG with audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi format
Audio formats supported	MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, MID, IMY, WMA, Vorbis, RTTTL/RTX, OTA	HE-AAC (V1/V2), AAC, Protected AAC , MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV
Wireless	Wifi (802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1	Wifi (802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1
Location	GPS	Digital compass (no GPS on wifi-only models)
Expansion	Proprietary dock port (charging, usb, hdmi); 3.5mm audio in/out	Proprietary dock port (USB, sound, video, power); 3.5mm audio in/out
Battery	7000mAH 3.7V Li-polymer	6930mAH 3.8V Li-polymer
Dimensions	10.1 x 6.9 x 0.34 in	9.5 x 7.31 x 0.34 in
Weight	19.9 oz	21.3 oz
Default installed apps	Browser, Email, Gmail, Gallery, Maps, Books, Google Search, Google Talk, Voice Search, Latitude, Music Hub, Navigation, Places, Pulse, QuickOffice, YouTube, Music Player, Android Market, Samsung Apps	Mail, Safari Browser, iBooks, Videos, Photos, Find my iPad, iPod, iTunes, App Store, Maps, YouTube, Game Center, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Photo Booth
Retail price	$499	$499

http://deviceguru.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-vs-ipad2-smackdown/

three new cameras from samsung : the 20.3-megapixel, interchangeable lens NX200, the LCD-flipping MV800 and compact 18x zoom WB750.

The Samsung NX200 follows on the heels of the NX100, announced just last year, and improves on its predecessor in a number of ways.

The NX200 will sport a 20.3-megapixel APS-C image sensor, 1080/30p H.264 HD video capture, feature 7fps still shooting, an ISO range of 100-12800, and also retain the 3-inch AMOLED screen of the original. That represents a pretty significant upgrade on paper over the NX100, with its 14-megapixel image sensor and underwhelming 720/30p HD video.

In addition to the NX200, Samsung is also announcing two fixed-lens models today. The first of these, dubbed the MV800, stands out for its 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, which flips out and up a full 180-degrees. This allows framing from behind, above, or even directly in front of the camera; a new technique for Samsung's "DualView" product line. 

The MV800 will be a 16.1 megapixel model, with a 5x optical zoom and 26mm wide-angle lens. To our delight, this camera will also come with the latest version of Samsung's in-camera editing suite, including "Magic Frame." So expect an influx of silly editorial staff pictures.

Finally, Samsung is also announcing the WB750, a compact camera with an extra long 18x optical zoom lens manufactured by Schneider Optics.

The WB750 will feature a redesigned CMOS sensor and image processor, with an effective resolution of 12.5 megapixels. Samsung claims the camera is capable of 10 frames per second continuous shooting.

This model will be capable of full-HD 1080p video, with 10 megapixel image capture available during shooting. Shutter priority, aperture priority, and full manual exposure modes will all be supported.

The Fujifilm X10 will be available in early November.

Fujifilm has announced the X10, a premium compact camera that features a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and the same old-school styling as its predecessor, the X100.
The X10's sensor is a 2/3-inch type, paired with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens capable of 4x optical zoom. That zoom is adjusted via a manual lens ring that doubles as an on/off switch. At the top of the magnesium alloy body, the upper control deck features manual mode and exposure dials, similar to the ones found on the X100.

While the X10 will be a step down from the X100, the specs sheet is impressive nonetheless. Framing is accomplished via either a built-in optical viewfinder or the 2.8-inch 460,000-dot LCD. All traditional shooting modes are available, including Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Full Manual. The X10 is also capable of RAW shooting and processing, 1080p video recording, and full resolution continuous shooting at 7 frames per second.
Pricing information has not yet been made public, but it will be less than the $1,200 X100. The Fujifilm X10 will be available in early November.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2011/09/fujifilm-announces-the-x10-premium-compact-camera/1

Apple TV and Stream Netflix : streaming issues

A number of Apple TV customers are unable to stream Netflix movies to their devices, according to several user reports posted over the weekend.

A Netflix spokesman confirmed to Wired.com that a small number of Apple TV devices were experiencing technical issues with the service, and the company claims the issue has been fixed.

Those experiencing difficulties over the weekend received “error 111″ — or 112 or 115 — messages when attempting to watch a movie using the streaming movie service, though access to the Netflix menu screens was still possible. Complaints surfaced around Thursday July 1, continuing through the weekend.

Some users posting on the MacRumors forum pages said the issue was resolved after updating to version 4.2.2 of the Apple TV 2 software. The Apple TV update servers have been inaccessible recently, however, barring some users from the ability to update their software version.
Still, others who were updated to version 4.2.2, like Ryan Walton, continue to experience movie streaming issues.

Broadcast of First Streaming HD Video of Earth

ISS Will Broadcast First Streaming HD Video of Earth, it's more than google earth.

A Canadian company called UrtheCast and Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, will corporate to setup a new system that provides a view Earth  from space, via the Internet and a pair of cameras flying on the International Space Station. 

One camera will shoot in high-definition, with a frame rate of 3.25 fps, and another will broadcast in lower resolution, offering a three-color image. This system  is a sort of "Mix" between Google Earth and YouTube. Services like connecting live footage with maps and other capabilities will be provides.  Users will be able to pause, rewind and zoom, and view specific times and locations.

UrtheCast hopes to launch the cameras later this year and start broadcasting by early 2012. Watch the dramatic trailer below.

Lytro introduce new auto-focus camera

Lytro, has announced a new auto-focus camera, after the promess of its creator 
Ren Nga, who confirmed earlier, that will be the start of "a picture revolution."


 
This new camera allows picture's focus to be adjusted after it's already taken, you can bring people (from pictures) to the foreground or switch the focus to the background. 
the camera uses multiple internal lenses to capture much more light than a normal camera, at more than one angle. this new technology called "light field camera,"  The best new that it can also transfer a regular photo to 3-D.


PS : Lytro, the companythat just debuted has reportedly already raised $50 million in venture capital, an impressive feat. with this New  auto-focus camera, it's a revolution.