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Independant Lumia 920 tests demonstrate superior low-light camera performance
Engadget shoots comparison photos under low-light conditions using today's top phones, and the Nokia's upcoming Lumia 920 comes out on top.Reviews
Now Streaming TV: Catching up for fall TV
With new seasons just getting started, now is a good time to catch up on some TV shows you may have missed.Geek Tech
Autographer is a wearable camera that automatically captures your life in photos
OMG Life releases a new wearable camera that automatically captures photos of your day.News
Lytro light-field cameras headed to Amazon, Best Buy, Target
The retailers will start selling the devices online on Oct. 9.News
Netgear’s NeoTV cracks $50 barrier for 1080p streaming
Netgear announces new 1080o streaming video player starting at $50.News
Roku announces shipping info for Streaming Stick, updates mobile apps
On Thursday, Roku made several announcements regarding its streaming video players. The company updated its iOS and Android apps with new music and photo features, finally slapped a price and (rough) ship date on its upcoming Streaming Stick product, and added a Vudu channel to its growing lineup.How-To
Raw vs. JPEG: Which should you shoot and when?
Both imaging formats have benefits and liabilities. The trick is to figure out which one is a better match for your situation.News
The camera from the bottom of the lagoon
Andy Ihnatko found a camera at the bottom of the lagoon in Boston's Public Garden. How long had it been there? Who dropped it? Could its memory card be saved? The answers were surprising.News
Fujifilm shows off the X-E1, its most affordable mirrorless camera
The new X-E1 will offer the same sensor and shooting modes of the higher-priced X-Pro1 in a slightly different body.Reviews
Review: Sony Pulse Wireless Headset delivers satisfying audio for a very reasonable price
Sony’s new wireless gaming headset looks and sounds great, but there are some things you should know before you buy.News
Fujifilm XF1: An F1.8 compact swathed in rich faux leather
With an F1.8 lens, a fairly big sensor, unique zoom-lens controls, and a faux leather cover, the Fujifilm XF1 is looking to turn heads on the premium compact scene.News
Canon EOS 6D: A full-frame DSLR with Wi-Fi for $2100
The Nikon vs. Canon battle continues, this time on the semi-affordable full-frame DSLR front. The new EOS 6D packs a full-frame sensor and Wi-Fi features into a fairly small body.News
Canon adds fast lenses and Wi-Fi to high-end PowerShots
The Canon PowerShot G15 gets a fast F1.8 lens, while the Canon PowerShot S110 has built-in Wi-Fi.News
Panasonic Lumix GH3 adds video enhancements and Wi-Fi
The highest-end Micro Four Thirds camera in Panasonic's stable has fast focus speeds, built-in Wi-Fi, and advanced video capabilities.Opinion
Do you really need a DSLR?
Photographer Will Porter demonstrates that it's possible to take decent photos without spending a huge amount of money, and without having to buy an expensive and hard-to-use DSLR.News
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 boasts unique features for the premium compact class
Olympus has updated its flagship premium point-and-shoot with the Stylus XZ-2, an F1.8-aperture compact camera with a touchscreen, fast autofocus speeds, and an adjustable control scheme.News
Two new Olympus PEN cameras put OM-D sensors in pocketable bodies
The PEN E-PL5 and E-PM2 are the Olympus's latest mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, and each one has the same sensor and image processor found in the OM-D E-M5.News
Nikon D600 makes full-frame DSLRs a bit more affordable
In a big week for big cameras, Nikon has unveiled the most moderately priced full-frame DSLR yet with the $2100 D600.News
iPhone 5 camera promises new software features, better low-light performance
Apple's newest handset adds improved camera functionality.News
Roundup: Sony unleashes a full-frame frenzy at Photokina
The astonishingly compact Cyber-shot RX1 offers a full-frame sensor, as does the new Alpha A99 translucent-mirror model and the NEX-VG900 interchangeable-lens camcorder.News
Sony Cyber-shot RX1: A compact camera with a full-frame sensor
Will engineering feats never cease? Sony's latest compact camera features a full-frame sensor for a wallet-busting price.News
Sony Alpha NEX-6 offers DSLR-like controls, Wi-Fi, and apps
The newest camera in the mirrorless NEX family is a Wi-Fi-enabled compact camera that runs downloadable apps, and it's built to be a viable alternative to an entry-level DSLR.News
Sony brings a full-frame sensor to its SLT line with the Alpha A99
The translucent-mirror Sony Alpha SLT-A99 is the company's new flagship DSLR, with a full-frame CMOS sensor and specs that should impress photographers and videographers alike.News
What makes one speaker better than another?
All speakers are not created equal. So, what makes one better than another?News
Hands on with Motorola’s latest Droid Razr smartphones
First impressions after spending time with the Droid rRazr HD, Droid Razr Maxx HD, and Droid Razr M, the three latest Android phones from Motorola Mobility.News
Marvel’s mobile Avengers Initiative
The new episodic mobile game series from Marvel and Wideload games should please comic book fans, even if the episodes are a bit on the pricey side.News
Galaxy S III becomes the top-selling smartphone in the US
For the first time since its release, Apple’s iPhone 4S is not the top selling smartphone in the US.News
Who’s still not on the iTunes Store?
The vast majority of big-name artists are represented on the iTunes Store, but not all. And even for those who are, holes remain in some catalogs.Reviews
Sony’s 4K TV: A First Look
The images are stunning, but sales are likely to be hampered by a high price and a lack of content.News
Sony’s NEX-5R WiFi: Hands On With the Viewfinder Feature
The model introduced at IFA is one of the first cameras that allows use of a smartphone or tablet PC as a remote viewfinder, and it is scheduled to ship in October.News
HBO’s CTO Skeptical Over Potential for 4K TV
The need for screen sizes bigger than 60 inches hampers the techlogy's chance for success.News
Watching college football on your digital devices
A new season of college football has already kicked off. And with the sport moving beyond just a few channels on your TV dial to regional TV and streaming, following your favorite sport can be a challenge. But it's no so overwhelming if you know where to look.News
Samsung Galaxy Camera: Hands On
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Camera, introduced at this week's IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, takes clear, colorful images but is buggy and slow.News
Video Site Dailymotion Plans Homepage Refresh to Boost Video Views
Video site Dailymotion hopes to show its visitors more videos with a redesign of its homepage that appears to draw inspiration from the checkered interface of…News
Sony to Launch 4K TV that Improves on High-Definition
The 4K format is already in use in the movie industry and many 4K projectors can be found at movie theaters.News
Software Utility Skirts Blocking of The Pirate Bay by ISPs
A small piece of software engineered by a fan of The Pirate Bay allows users to find the website by typing in its real domain name, even if their ISP has blocked…News
UStream Asia to Start “tipping” Service So Viewers Can Donate to Streamers
UStream's Asian venture said Thursday it will start a new service that allows viewers to give their favorite content providers small monetary "tips" during…News
Customers buy Lion on Mountain Lion launch day, but did they know?
Mac App Store customers were able to buy OS X 10.7 Lion right up until Mountain Lion was made available, whether they realized it or not.How-To
A/V connectors guide in pictures
What do all the connectors on the front and back of your A/V receiver do? Loyd Case has the answers (and pictures) you need.News
BitTorrent Looks to Share Some Revenue With Artists
The file-sharing company BitTorrent has begun testing an advertising model through which it would share ad revenue with content producers.Three Minute Tech
Three-Minute Tech: IEEE 802.11ac
There's a new wireless standard on the way, and it promises more reliable connections and greater speed than 802.11n. What's this new 802.11ac standard all about?Reviews
How many speakers is enough?
Choosing the right amount of speakers for your home entertainment system is like picking the firmness level for your side of a Sleep Number bed. In other words, it’s extremely personal.News
Sony, Panasonic to Team up to Mass-produce OLED TV Panels
Sony and Panasonic said Monday they will team up to create mass production technology for super-high resolution TVs based on OLED technology.News
Sony to Invest $1 Billion to Increase Camera Image Sensor Production
Imaging technology will be a major focus for the company, even as it cuts back on in-house production of TV panels and other components.News
Flipboard Arrives for Android With Google+ and YouTube
Flipboard is now available for Android. The app, which aggregates content in a magazine-like format, also integrates content from Google+ and YouTube, a…News
Duracell Powermat wants to turn NYC into a wireless-charging hot spot
Duracell Powermat's new in-home wireless charger rolled out this week, but the real test of the technology's mainstream appeal will take place in New York City's public spaces.Crowdfunding Spotlight
Kickstarter Spotlight: An iPad airplane stand and two AirPlay audio receivers
A regular roundup of kickstarter projects.News
D10: Zynga challenged by mobile
Zynga's Marc Pincus was on stage at D, talking about his company's challenges. Jason Snell wonders what the company's true challenges are.News