In its recent press release, Nikon has announced the D3s, bringing video recording at 24 frames per second with autofocus and a "new algorithm" to lessen the effect of rolling shutter.

Read on to find out more

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"For many years an Atari 800 laptop was my “dream project”. It was the computer I grew up with and thus I have fond memories of it."

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Nikon has announced four new COOLPIX digital compact cameras designed with good features and stylish, trendy colors to suit different users - COOLPIX S1000pj, COOLPIX S70, COOLPIX S570 and COOLPIX S640.

Today, Nikon unveiled two new digital SLR cameras catered to both amateur and professional photographers. The D3000 offers 10.2-megapixel sensor, 11-point autofocus system and a Guide mode that helps beginners learn the usage of the digital SLR cameras. The D300S features 12.3 effective megapixels rating, 7fps continuous shooting as well as dual card slots for CF and SD memory cards.

Unannounced by Nikon yet but leaked pictures of a rumored Nikon D3000 had surfaced. Also, a Nikon D300s has also been revealed on rumor site.

The body does look smaller and more compact

Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), has organized a three-day gaming event - "Licence2Play" - at the Suntec City Convention Centre (Hall 603) starting today.

Google's YouTube has recently announced the expansion of its library of full-length movies and TV shows offered online, while also launching a new advertising service and adding about a dozen new content partners.

The videos will be housed on a unique page at http://www.youtube.com/shows and get a "Shows" tab on the main YouTube site.

Photo enthusiasts would be pleased to know that Nikon has a D5000 that is going to be announced soon. It seems that some pictures of the digital SLR camera have been leaked even before the actual product launch (like the above pic).

Source: Electronista, dtown

Update: The Nikon D5000 has been officially announced. Its specifications include DX format CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.8mm), 12.3 million effective pixels, ISO 200 to 3,200, SDHC memory card slot, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and weighs approximately 560g. You can find out more from Nikon Singapore website.

Today, Nikon announces eight new digital compact cameras, expanding on their COOLPIX portfolio. They are the COOLPIX S230, S220, S630, S620, L100, L20, L19 and P90.

Nikon has announced a dedicated application, developed by the Japanese manufacturer, for users to access and use Nikon's photo storage and sharing site, my Picturetown, on the Apple iPhone (and iPod Touch).

The application will be available free of charge for download from Apple’s iTunes App Store.