August 25, 2010
Samsung leaving the e-paper business, citing cost issues
Engadget
Laura June writes why Samsung has stopped its plans to produce an e-paper device.
“Samsung Electronics announced Monday that its halting production of e-paper due to cost issues. While Samsung has yet to out an actual device boasting e-paper, but did show off a prototype late last year which boasted a color display. The official word from Samsung itself is that it will not actually exit the e-reader market, rather that it will produce a device with an LCD, with plans to launch said reader next year.”
JVC intros Picsio GC-WP10 and GC-FM2 1080p pocket camcorders
Engadget
Darren Murph shares details about JVC’s new handheld camcorder product.
“JVC introduced a diminutive duo in the Picsio GC-WP10 and GC-FM2, both of which are capable of logging 1,920 x 1,080/30fps clips. There’s also inbuilt image stabilization, an HDMI output, a 3-inch rear touchscreen, compatibility with EyeFi’s WiFi-enabled SD cards and a time-lapse recording feature for speeding things up on the fly. The WP10 steps it up a notch by being encased in a waterproof enclosure, though the omission of an optical zoomer puts somewhat of a damper on things. The FM2 boasts a pop-out USB plug and the both of ’em tout an SD / SDHC / SDXC card slot; the WP10 also adds an MP3 audio recorder for good measure. Check the FM2 early next month for $179.95 and the WP10 in late September for $20 more.”
Toshiba reportedly prepping glasses-free 3DTV for Q4 launch
Engadget
Vlad Savov outlines Toshiba’s plans for the 3DTV space.
“A report from Toshiba’s home nation indicates that the company has three models of glasses-free 3D displays in the pipeline, which are being prepared for launch ‘before Christmas’ at prices of ‘several thousand dollars’ each. As you might recall, we got our first inkling about Toshiba Mobile Display’s multi-parallax technique back in April, which is when the above 21-inch panel was being touted along with promises of eliminating eye strain and widening 3D viewing angles.”
