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Today Briefly: Simon & Schuster settles; 9M Galaxy S III preorders; 10.1" Kindle Fire

Publisher Simon & Schuster has settled an e-book antitrust lawsuit brought by Attorney Generals from 29 states in the U.S., while a new report claims Samsung achieved nine million preorders for its Galaxy S III smartphone. Also, a rumor claims Amazon is suspending plans for an 8.9-inch Kindle Fire in favor of a 10.1-inch model due out later this year.... (more)

Today Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hired as 'tutor' for Sony's Steve Jobs film

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been brought on as a "tutor" to coach Sony Pictures on its adaptation of the biography of the late Steve Jobs.... (more)

Today 2012 iPhone to feature larger-display design that Steve Jobs worked on

Apple is set to introduce a new iPhone with a larger screen and an overhauled design that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "worked closely on" before he died, according to a new report.... (more)

Today Rumor deemed false, apps using global hotkeys to remain in Mac App Store

Contrary to an early Thursday report that claimed Apple would be banning apps that use global hotkeys from the Mac App Store, new information asserts that no such change will be implemented.... (more)

Today Apple issues fourth developer preview for Mountain Lion Server

Following the release of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, Apple on Thursday seeded the latest build for the operating system's server assets.... (more)

Today Verizon clarifies stance on unlimited data amid misreported rumors

Verizon on Thursday issued a statement clarifying the position it will take with customers who currently have grandfathered unlimited data plans, reiterating that the all-you-can-eat option will only terminate when upgrading to a new subsidized smartphone.... (more)

Today Steve Jobs wanted to build 'iCar,' Apple board member says

J. Crew CEO and Apple board member Mickey Drexler claims that the tech giant's co-founder Steve Jobs had aspirations of designing a full-fledged automobile.... (more)

Today Apple and HTC ordered by court to discuss settlement on Aug. 28

Apple and HTC have been ordered by the U.S. District Court of Delaware to meet for possible settlement talks on August 28 of this year.... (more)

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Today The Camera Bag: Optrix Wide-Angle iPhone Case for Shooting HD Video of Extreme Sports

Here's another Kickstarter project that was born out of necessity. Called the Optrix Wide-Angle, it's a water-resistant, bump-, spill-, splash-, and drop-proof case with a built-in wide-angle lens for the iPhone 4, 4S and iPod Touch. Optrix creator John Willenborg says he got the idea for the product when he couldn't find a decent, protective solution to shoot point-of-view videos with his iPod Touch for extreme sports such as mountain biking, skateboarding, and skiing. Initially h... (more)

Today Here’s a Funny Photo of Bill Murray Shooting with a Teeny Tiny Minox Camera

Someone posted this hilarious photo (below) of Bill Murray shooting with a Minox camera in one of the forums on Reddit and we just had to share it. If you're interested in the camera Murray's using -- a miniature replica of a Leica M3 -- you can buy one for $179 at Photojojo. Not a bad deal considering it's no toy. The 3.8-ounce Minox M3 replica records 5.1-megapixel images to SDHC memory cards; has a 4x digital zoom; a glass lens; and a 2-inch screen on back. No wonder Bill li... (more)

Today Samsung confirms NX1000 pricing, availability

Last month, Samsung demonstrated its commitment to the mirrorless camera market with no less than three new models: the Samsung NX20 being its new flagship, the Samsung NX210 sitting mid-range, and the Samsung NX1000 marking the entry point for the trio. At the time, the company revealed pricing and availability for the NX20 and NX210, but only provided a ship date for the NX1000. (Those first two cameras are already shipping, priced at US$1,100 and $900 respectively.) Today, it reveals pric... (more)

Today The Answers to the "Cameras in the Movies Quiz"

It's been over a week since our "Cameras in the Movies" quiz was posted and now here are the answers. How did you do? 1. In Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, what camera did Jack Nicholson’s Jake Gittes use in his surveillance activities? A Leica IIIa with Vidom finder and Telyt lens. 2. What old magical camera is used by one of the students in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? An Argus C3. 3. In Spiderman, Tobey Maguire plays reporter Peter Parker. What does he sho... (more)

Yesterday Sony NEX-F3: New entry-level mirrorless previewed (with samples)

Sony's NEX-series of compact system cameras today gains an affordable new model, with the debut of the Sony Alpha NEX-F3, and we've just posted our preview. The Sony NEX-F3 sits between the entry-level NEX-C3 and the NEX-5N in terms of specification. At the heart is a 16 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, with the same dimensions and pixel count as that in the NEX-5N and SLT-A57, although it's not clear if it's actually identical to those cameras' sensor. We do know,... (more)

Yesterday Announced, previewed: Sony SLT-A37, the newest Translucent Mirror camera (with samples)

The unique lineup of Translucent Mirror cameras from Sony just got a little bigger, as the company unveiled a brand new model: the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 (and we've just posted our hands-on preview!) Closely-related to the existing SLT-A35 model, the Sony A37 has a subtly restyled body that's exactly the same size, but just a little heavier. Behind the Translucent Mirror, which allows the unusual features of these models such as full-time phase detection autofocus, there's a new 16 meg... (more)

Yesterday The Camera Bag: The Best and Coolest Camera Bags on the Planet

Camera bags are pretty much our stock and trade and it's nice to see we're not the only ones who obsess over these lovingly designed gear vessels. Photographer Scott Bourne just posted an updated list of his favorite camera bags over at Photofocus and they include a number of bags that would probably make our own list. For instance, there's the stylish Tenba ProDigital 2.0 Messenger, which Bourne accurately notes is a photo bag "that doesn't scream 'CAMERA BAG.'" He als... (more)

Yesterday The Leica M Monochrom: Is Leica Pricing Out Its Loyal Customers with an $8,000 Black-and-Whi

Leica has gotten a lot of press in the last few days between the record-breaking auction of a 1923 Series-0 camera for nearly $3 million, to the announcement of a digital rangefinder that shoots only in black and white: the 18-megapixel Leica M Monochrom ($7,950). Reading these reports including what we’ve written here on Imaging Resource, I must admit my initial reaction was bafflement, followed by sadness. I tried to understand these feelings, wondering why I felt anything at al... (more)

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