Sony Introduces 3D Digital Still Cameras

Sony announced two new Cyber-shot digital still cameras (models DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5), which capture 3D images with a single lens system using a sweeping motion. According to the statement, both models offer a 3D Sweep Panorama feature, which lets users take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together …

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Lexar Ships Professional SDHC Memory Cards

Lexar Media announced that it is shipping its Lexar Professional 133x Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards in 16GB and 32GB capacities to retail outlets. According to the statement, the Lexar Professional SDHC memory cards offer the maximum Class 10 speed rating, providing a minimum sustained write speed capability of 133x (20MB per second), …

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Target Expands Electronics and Video Game Department

Target announced it is retooling its consumer electronics and video game department across its stores nationwide. The full chain roll-out began in April 2010 and the majority of Target stores will have the new electronics layout completed by June 2010. According to the statement, as part of the transformation, the video game section is being …

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Blu-ray Player Household Penetration Doubles

The NPD Group announced that the landscape of consumer technology in the U.S. has shifted toward products that offer richer entertainment experiences and simplicity. According to the NPD Group’s 2010 Consumer Technology Household Online Penetration Study, in the home, flat-panel TVs grew slightly to 64 percent, up from 61 percent in 2009 while the percentage …

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