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Panasonic announced the LUMIX DMC-GF2, the latest of the company’s DSL Micro (DSLM) compact mirrorless cameras, which is Panasonic’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera – complete with a built-in flash. The LUMIX GF2 is compatible with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, meaning the system is small and compact, while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. Even more, the LUMIX GF2 is compatible with Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12, so users can take 3D photos.

Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group, Microsoft and NEC Support Spec Addressing Fragmented Market

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* Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification allows for easier installation, use and maintenance of digital signs.
* Microsoft, NEC and others support Intel’s digital signage Open Pluggable Specification.
* The specification will address the fragmented market to make digital signs more intelligent and connected.

Continuing its record of 3D technology leadership, Panasonic announced the development of the world’s first* digital interchangeable twin-lens, making it possible to shoot 3D with an interchangeable lens system camera. As a new member of Panasonic’s powerful lineup of interchangeable lenses as part of the LUMIX G Micro System**, the twin-lens will allow high-quality shooting in 3D. Panasonic plans to release this new lens for sale before the end of the year.

True business-class device empowers mobile workers with information and interaction needed to act right on the spot.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – June 17, 2010 – The Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the newest addition to its mobile computing portfolio – the ES400 global Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA). The ES400’s integrated voice and data capabilities unleash the full potential of mobile professionals by empowering them with the information and interaction they need to transform operations, increase enterprise profitability and complete their jobs anywhere, anytime.

Pioneer announces a new line of entry level and mid-range AV receivers that deliver a dynamic music and sound experience to your living room. All of the new models (Aside from the entry-level VSX-420) can be enhanced with wireless Bluetooth audio streaming for Bluetooth-enabled devices¹ and are capable of supporting the 3D experience with the latest HDMI version 1.4.
Consumers looking for the ultimate AV control centre with seamless iPhone and iPod touch integration will find it in Pioneer’s new “Works with iPhone” certified receivers which can be controlled by your iPod or iPhone with Pioneer’s new iControlAV app. This new handy application turns compatible iPhone and iPod touch devices into a fully functioning remote control for Pioneer’s new range of 7.1 channel AV receivers.

“With our new receivers and iControlAV application, consumers can be assured of the highest level of home entertainment. We continue to innovate the AV receiver category by providing a seamless user experience for iPhone and iPod touch users”, said Philippe Coppens, Technology and Product Information Manager at Pioneer Europe, “The addition of Bluetooth audio streaming via an optional adaptor allows the user to keep his phone close by to answer calls or select songs without the limitations of a wired connection to the receiver. By equipping all models from the VSX-520-K/S onwards with 3D HDMI 1.4, the new receivers are able to provide 3D high definition connectivity for Blu-ray.”

New MPEG-4 encoding system dramatically improves bandwidth efficiency for Starz and Encore high-definition channels

Motorola (NYSE:MOT) today announced it is implementing a four-channel, high-definition (HD) MPEG-4/AVC encoding system for Starz Entertainment, a premium movie service provider in the United States, to begin migration from current MPEG-2 installations to MPEG-4 installations. The system compresses, encrypts, modulates, and receives HD signals within a single integrated transmission system to allow Starz to expand its HD offerings for subscribers. The system is currently being implemented for Starz Entertainment’s existing HD channels, Starz, Starz Kids and Family HD, Starz Edge HD and Starz Comedy HD. The latest addition to Starz Entertainment’s HD movie channel lineup, Encore HD, will be launched in MPEG-4 concurrent with this migration.

Freescale Semiconductor’s Symphony™ family of audio digital signal processors (DSP) are the first DSPs in the market to integrate multi-channel Dolby® Volume intelligent audio processing technology. Based on the audio industry-standard Symphony 24-bit DSP core, Freescale’s popular Symphony DSP platform combined with Dolby Volume offers an elegant solution for consistent program loudness on A/V receivers, surround sound processors, digital TVs, speaker systems and Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) products.

Dolby Volume brings a fundamentally different approach to delivering consistent volume levels across a wide variety of content, channel programming or input sources. Using a psychoacoustic model of human hearing, this sophisticated technology performs measurement, analysis and control of perceived volume levels. Dolby Volume complements Dolby’s range of audio technologies including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD.

“Our long partnership with Freescale has allowed us to implement multi-channel Dolby

Espoo, Finland – Nokia and KONAMI, a leading global developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, today announced that KONAMI mobile titles will be added to the N-Gage mobile games platform. The mobile version of the award-winning METAL GEAR SOLID® will be the first title in the games line-up. METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE has received top honours at the 2007 International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand Prix and Operator’s Choice Awards.

The new version of the classic game features original content that can only be found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE includes never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work.

Espoo, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden – Nokia announced today that the Nokia Music Store in Sweden has gone live. With millions of tracks from major artists, independent labels, and up-and-coming Swedish acts, the Nokia Music Store let’s people enjoy music directly on their Nokia device or personal computer. The Nokia Music Store, with its compelling combination of download and streaming services, empowers you to connect to music you want, in the way you want.

“The Nokia Music Store offers great usability along with a huge selection of music from both renowned international artists and popular Swedish artists,” says Christophe Joyau, head of services, Nokia Scandinavia. “By having an integrated mobile and PC download service, the Nokia Music Store is a fantastic way to build a music collection that is truly mobile.”

With a single account, music lovers can access the Nokia Music Store via their desktop computer or directly from optimized Nokia devices such as Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N82 and Nokia N81. Browse for new music, get

Opera Software announced that the Opera 9.5 SDK for Devices has been ported to Sony’s new digital photo frame VGF-CP1. With the WiFi-enabled device, users can now retrieve photos not only from their PC or memory card, but also from online image portals such as Google’s photo album, and Photozou.