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Seeing-Eye Fabric Developed By MIT Researchers

Those dang MIT brainiacs. When they're not cracking people up with their erudite pranks and kooky creations, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing something to make the rest of the world feel insignificant and, ... Read more →

Best HD Camcorder Under $250 6 months ago on Switched

Question: We're taking a trip cross-country this summer, and I want to bring a video camera for some home movies. I've got a couple hundred bucks to spend but don't want to break the bank. I've seen a lot of these small, solid-state camcorders ...

Polaroid 'Instant' Film Could Be Back, Thanks to Retro-Loving Chemists 6 months ago on Switched

Call us old-fashioned, but there's nothing quite like pulling the ol' photo album down from the bookcase and flipping through the past few decades with friends and family. Sure, perusing pics on Facebook is a surefire way to blow a few hours, but, ...

Pixcetera iPhone App Gives You Your Daily Pix Fix 6 months ago on Switched

One of the main benefits of the Apple iPod and the iTouch, besides the obvious video and music capabilities, is the availability of applications providing any number of services. If you're looking for recent sports scores or pictures, the latest ...

Pentax K-7 -- a Pro SLR, at a Semi-Pro Price 6 months ago on Switched

In a pro photography world virtually owned by Canon and Nikon, Pentax's scrappy determination is admirable. Although it rarely grabs the headlines, this company consistently turns out well-built cameras at good prices. We're hoping that applies to ...

Which Rugged Camera Should You Get? 6 months ago on Switched

Question: I'm planning a vacation with my wife and kids this summer, and I want one camera to cover it all. Something small enough to take around with us wherever we go, and most importantly, super durable and waterproof so we can take it to the ...

Seattle Dude Arrested for Taking ATM Photo, and for Being Cryptic 6 months ago on Switched

After snapping the above photo of a pair of Loomis employees filling an ATM, self-described straight-edge vegan and anarchist Shane Becker got himself arrested at a Seattle REI. While we don't doubt Becker's innocent intentions (apparently, he ...

Construction Begins on Hi-Tech US Virtual Border Fence 6 months ago on Switched

Work on the proposed "virtual fence" along the U.S. / Mexico border finally began this week, putting an end to the years of delays and hemming and hawing by officials. Consisting of cameras, sensors, and other technology, the virtual fence is ...

Flip Mino HD Camcorder Takes to the Skies With Helium Balloons 6 months ago on Switched

We've been wanting to try this for a long time... Inspired by Randall Munroe's kite photography experiments, we hooked up a Flip Mino HD camcorder to 20 helium-filled balloons and sent the whole thing lofting above Central Park. Measuring the kite ...

Digital Spycam Captures Cereal Thief 6 months ago on Switched

You've heard of serial killers, but what about cereal thieves? That was the very sort of criminal recently terrorizing employees of a company called The Marketing Store in Sydney, Australia, according to the Telegraph. The company's staff would ...

Mom Arrested for Encouraging YouTube Teen Girl Fight 7 months ago on Switched

There are plenty of controversial things on YouTube, not least of which are videos showing fights between minors. We've covered this trend before, and responders to our straw-poll voted overwhelmingly that the videos should be removed from the site. ...

Our Daily Deal: Olympus Stylus 830 8MP Digital Camera 7 months ago on Switched

Every day, the folks over at TechDealDigger are letting us know about some of the best gadget deals they can find, so we're going to pass that information on to you. After all, in these tough economic times, every little bit counts. We may not be ...

Googlemobile Smashes Street View Camera Into Low Bridge 7 months ago on Switched

Man, the life of a Google Street View driver seems less and less glamorous with each passing day. They have to deal with angry mobs and zealous traffic cops. Now, we've found out the drivers have had to deal with the ultimate foe for anyone ...

Florida Woman's Webcam Captures Robbers In the Act 7 months ago on Switched

Many pet owners find it hard to leave their loved ones at home when they head to the office, but offices can be uptight, and few make room for four-legged assistants. So, a growing number of owners are turning to webcams to keep track of their ...

Ritz Camera Closing 300 Retail Stores, Liquidation Sales Start Saturday 7 months ago on Switched

As part of its newfound bankruptcy status, Ritz Camera's gearing up to close more than 300 of its around 700 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, or about 43 percent of its retail presence. Starting April 4th, the affect stores will begin ...

12 Tips For Taking Great Digital Pix 7 months ago on Switched

We've finally left winter behind us and spring will be in full bloom soon; it's one of the of the best times of the year for picture-taking with long afternoons and vibrant colors. Plus, the warm weather is perfect for getting into the great ...

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    Definitive Technology BPX
    Works great with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital. Full Review

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    Denon AVR-4306 (black)
    Incredibly well-featured 7.1-channel receiver; excellent sound quality; three HDMI inputs; converts analog video to HDMI output; upconverts analog video to 720p/1080i HD resolution; iPod and USB MP3 player connectivity; Internet radio and MP3/WMA streaming audio via built-in Ethernet port; XM Satellite Radio compatible; touch-screen remote; multizone, multisource operation; browser-based control via home network; accurate autocalibration routine. Full Review

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    KEF KHT3005 (black)
    The KEF KHT-3005 is one compact, beautifully designed speaker package with solid aluminum satellites that feature unique driver technology to produce incredible clarity. Meanwhile, the equally astounding dual 10-inch, 250-watt powered subwoofer delivers ultradeep bass. Full Review

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    8.7 out of 10

    SignalBoost Mobile Professional Amplifier Kit
    The Mobile Professional Amplifier delivers a powerful signal boost to your cell phone. Also, it offers a compact design and easy setup. Full Review

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    Wi-Ex zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL cell phone signal extender
    The Wi-Ex zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL significantly boosts your cell phone reception and is easy to operate. Also, it uses a wireless connection to your phone. Full Review

    8.6 out of 10

    Turbo Charge Tc2 portable cell phone charger
    The Turbo Charge Tc2 portable cell phone charger successfully delivers emergency power to your cell phone. It's easy to use and comes with a couple of surprising features. Full Review

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    9.3 out of 10

    Canon EOS 1D Mark III
    Extremely fast, 10-megapixel continuous shooting; very low noise; highly customizable; well-designed body with weather sealing; 3-inch LCD; abundant optional accessories. Full Review

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    Nikon D3 (body only)
    Full-frame sensor; well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body; very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs; fast. Full Review

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    Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
    Very low noise, high quality images; 21.1 megapixels; live view shooting; pro-level build-quality and performance. Full Review

  • Desktop Reviews

    8.5 out of 10

    Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
    A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains; graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model; sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least 12 months old. Full Review

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    Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, Fall 2009)
    Largest display among all-in-ones; fast dual-core CPU makes up for lack of quad-core (mostly); finally has an SD card slot; wireless mouse and keyboard; Mini DisplayPort input ripe with possibility. Full Review

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