Microchip Tech raises bid for Silicon Storage (AP)
AP - Microchip Technology Inc. on Monday raised its purchase price for Silicon Storage Inc. a second time, competing with a private-equity firm for the maker of flash memory cards used in digital cameras and MP3 players. Read more...
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:36 GMTOmniVision shares rise after analyst upgrade (AP)
AP - OmniVision Technologies Inc. shares climbed Thursday after an analyst upgraded the maker of image sensors for digital cameras and other devices, predicting it will increase its market share this year. Read more...
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:04:25 GMTOlympus eyes 20 percent share in high-end digicam (Reuters)
Reuters - Japanese group Olympus Corp is aiming for its small, lightweight models to have 20 percent of the high-end digital camera market in three years, up from 5 percent now, its president said. Read more...
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMTSony Ericsson C905a Camera Phone (PC World)
PC World - If you're in the market for a new cell phone and a new digital camera, visit Wirefly.com, which is offering the Sony Ericsson C905a for free with activation of a new line of service with AT&T. Read more...
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:25:00 GMTNikon Coolpix S1000pj (PC World)
PC World - Nikon has taken immediate picture sharing to a new level with the unique Coolpix S1000pj--a 12-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that features a built-in projector. Better yet, B&H has it on sale for $320 with free shipping (just add it to your cart to see the price drop). Read more...
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:00 GMTGoogle's Picnik Deal Prepares for a Future in the Cloud (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Google on Monday announced its latest social-web acquisition: Picnik. A complement to Google's Picasa and a partner with services like Yahoo's Flickr and Photobucket, Picnik lets users edit photos in the browser. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more...
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:00 GMTPentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera (PC World)
PC World - For a digital camera that can withstand the elements, check out the Pentax Optio WS80, now on sale for $130 at Abe's of Maine. Enter the coupon code LOYALTY10 to make the price drop even lower to $120 plus free shipping. Read more...
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:32:39 GMTHP Jumps Back Into the Camera Business (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - HP has not introduced new digital cameras since 2007, but after spending some time with their 2010 lineup of cameras and a pocket HD camcorder, it appears that their most compelling feature is the price point. Read more...
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:08:37 GMTTrade agency reviewing Kodak patent complaint (AP)
AP - A federal agency that oversees trade disputes said Wednesday it will investigate Eastman Kodak Co.'s patent-infringement complaint over digital-camera technology used in iPhones and BlackBerrys. Read more...
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:26:59 GMTTrade body to probe RIM, Apple smartphones (Reuters)
Reuters - The International Trade Commission said it launched an investigation of Research In Motion and Apple smartphones that contain digital cameras after receiving a complaint from Eastman Kodak Co.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:10:00 GMT
Tripods, 30 Percent Off (PC World)
PC World - Was one of your New Year's resolutions to take more pictures or video? Enter coupon BensBargains30%Tri at PCMicroStore to receive 30 percent off a variety of tripods, including models that are good for use with a camcorder, a digital camera, or even a cell phone. Read more...