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Microsoft has finally launched its Live Labs’ Photosynth publicly. Photosynth is an application that lets you see images as three dimensional when images are put together. An image can be attached to the related one, together to produce a 3D effect.

So while you cribbed about how you forgot to take your handycam to your trip to Venice, you can produce an almost real like ambience with the 3D images on your desktop.

You can move around in your pictures, left or right, up and down and also turn back and front. One of the best features happen to be that you can zoom into a place in the photo and yet see it clearly without any pixilation and as the resolution remains intact.

Apparently, Microsoft is providing 20GB of storage space on its servers for the Photosynth users. While users can ‘synth’ the photos on their desktops they can also upload their photos on the web via Photosynth. Either put them in Read the rest of this story >>

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced a 160GB PlayStation 3 in North America as part of the limited-edition Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune PS3 system bundle. Also it has expanded range of PS3 accessories with Wireless Keypad compatible with SixAxis and DualShock 3 controllers.

The latest PS3 bundle will include Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune game, a PlayStation Network voucher for PAIN, and a DualShock 3 wireless controller.

Talking about the newest bundle the Jack Tretton, President and CEO, SCEA said, “As PlayStation Network continues to evolve with our recently launched video delivery service and more exclusive games, PS3 owners are demanding more storage capacity.”

“Consumers also are utilizing PS3 as an entertainment hub for their digital media, placing content such as their entire music collection on the hard drive. The 160GB PS3 Read the rest of this story >>

In the first week of August we reported that airlines like Delta Airlines, American Airlines and others were planning to introduce WiFi on flights. Well, American Airlines has finally equipped its fleet of planes with the internet service for you to remain connected while you are flying high in the sky.

The launch of the WiFi service in American Airlines is not only about Wi-fi but also about ‘Gogo’ the broadband service by Aircell that has been launched alongside.

“We are pleased to provide our customers with the unprecedented ability to stay connected to their family, friends and business associates on the ground via the Internet while traveling at 30,000 feet above the United States,” said Dan Garton, Executive Vice President - Marketing, American Airlines. “With today’s launch, Read the rest of this story >>

Last month it was reported as a rumor and now it is finally available. The Apple iPhone will now feature the most wanted copy and paste function. However the feature does not come from Apple.

Apparently, Zac White, an applications developer has released his ‘Open Clip application to provide the iPhone users with copy/paste options (not cut/paste). “Apple has a priority list of features, and we got as far as we could down that list,” said Apple’s iPod and iPhone Marketing Chief Greg Joswiak in an attempt to explain the absence of certain features in iPhone.

As per the Apple’s SDK rules, no application can write files in space other than its own however it can read files from other spaces. White’s Open Clip takes advantage of this SDK rule. However, it works with only those applications that support the Open Clip since it is not part Read the rest of this story >>

After the launch of the 160GB PlayStation and Wireless Keypad, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) has announced a new PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system, dubbed PSP-3000 which features an advanced LCD.

The latest PSP handheld comes with the same basic design and functionality of the current “slim and light” PSP. However, it features an improved new LCD screen and a built-in microphone.

The newly announced PSP-3000 will be available in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe from October 2008. The 4.3 inch wide screen features highest-level contrast ratio, response time, and wider color gamut, hence it delivers natural and vibrant colors. It also features an anti-reflection technology that ensures greater visibility even when the handheld is used outdoor.

Besides, the new PSP 3000 is equipped with 64MB of built-in memory and connectors such as DC IN 5V connector, DC OUT connector, Read the rest of this story >>

We previously reported about the leaked details of the new Palm phone, finally Palm announced to release the new Treo Pro. The latest handset is an affordable smartphone, which allows users to carry their business anywhere and anytime. The phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The phone features email, Wi-Fi and GPS facilities.

It sports a QWERTY keyboard and a Wi-Fi button enabling easy and fast Wi-Fi connection experience. It also includes a dedicated email and calendar buttons to allow faster access to its applications.

The Palm Treo Pro features a built-in Internet Explorer Mobile browser. Further, it allows users to open, view, and edit Word and Excel compatible files. In addition users can also review PowerPoint presentations and PDF files; and open ZIP files remotely, hence almost all business related formats are made compatible Read the rest of this story >>

IDLDPL has announced to launch the new YES PDV 91 Portable DVD Player in India. The player features 9-inch screen having a 16:9 aspect ratio. Moreover it weighs 1kg and measures 234(L) ×185.5(W) ×35(H) mm.

Apart from an ideal screen for watching movies, the PDV 91 incorporates in high quality speakers delivering high quality sound. Users can also watch photos with the player through AV-in. That’s not it, users can also enjoy music with MP3s or CDs or watch a slide show of JPEG images. While the integrated USB port offers support to USB flash drives. Support for SD/MMC/Memory Stick is also offered.

High capacity Li-Polymer battery powers the player. Anti-Shock Function, state-of-the-art A/V performance are the other key features of the IDLDPL.

Speaking about the launch, Vinayendra Singh, Brand Manager, YES, IDLDPL said,” The Company’s products have always tended to be on the value-based Read the rest of this story >>

iPhone has received a celebrity like status everywhere in the world by now. Now the land waiting for the celebrity to come to it is India. And the phone is definitely acting pricey for that.

Okay, so be prepared to hear this – apparently the 3G iPhone from Apple has been priced at Rs. 31,000 ($712) for the one with 8GB of capacity while the 16 GB comes with a price tag of Rs. 36,00 ($828) from Vodafone.

Now so much for a 3G phone even when a 3G network has not been established in India? The grey market in India provides the same iPhone 3G for Rs. 20,000. Business Standard also reports that the second hand iPhone is available for Rs. 15,000.

In US the 8GB capacity 3G iPhone is available for $199 plus $99 for the one year contract with the network operator. The 16GB one is priced at $299.

The phone is being brought to the country by two network operators – Vodafone and Airtel on August 22. So while we have heard of Read the rest of this story >>