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Sony and Panasonic reportedly in talks to partner on OLED

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

What do you do when profits are tumbling down? Team up. The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony and Panasonic are in talks for a partnership that would see the duo producing OLED panels for televisions. The move would try and reduce manufacturing costs that come with making OLEDs panels on such a large scale. The talks so far are said to be in the preliminary stages. Read The Full Story

Panasonic testing Head Care Robot at salon

, May 1st 2012 Discuss [2]

Panasonic has begun testing a hair washing and scalp massaging robot in Japan. This so called Head Care Robot is currently being trialed at the Super Hair Seo salon in Nishinomiya, near Osaka, where customers can go try out the robot until June 10. Read The Full Story

Panasonic and NHK demo 145-inch 8K plasma TV

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [2]

The movie and camera industry may be moving up from 1080p/2K to 4K, but Panasonic and NHK are looking even further ahead. Today the team unveiled a 145-inch screen with an 8K resolution. The plasma TV doesn’t require a backlight, helping the duo reach the massive size. Read The Full Story

Advanced millimeter-wave radar to detect pedestrians and cars at intersections

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has announced an interesting new advanced in millimeter-wave radar technology for automotive uses. The new radar technology is designed to detect pedestrians and vehicles in low visibility conditions at intersections. This type of radar can see clearly at night and in rain or snow. It can also see very well against strong direct sunlight, which can blind drivers. Read The Full Story

Panasonic AG-HPX600, microP2 unveiled

, Apr 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has introduced what it claims it the lightest shoulder-mounted camcorder ever created. Weighing in at under seven pounds, the AG-HPX600 is very user-friendly for videographers who need to hold cameras for long periods at a time. But just because it's small doesn't mean it doesn't pack a punch. The AG-HPX600 is outfitted with a lot of the latest technology. It's also outfitted with a huge price. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX GF5 official

, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has outed its latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the LUMIX GF5, a 12.1-megapixel pocket scale shooter that refines the good work of its GF3 predecessor. The GF5 introduces a new Live MOS image sensor along with the latest version of Panasonic’s Venus Engine with Multi-process Noise Reduction, together good for maximum 12800 ISO and 0.09s autofocus. It’ll also shoot 1080i Full HD video.

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Panasonic ELUGA hits Japan March 29 ahead of April Euro debut

, Mar 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Panasonic's ELUGA waterproof smartphone will go on sale on March 29 in Japan as the NTT docomo NEXT series P-04D, offering 4.3-inches of slimline dunkable Android. Available exclusively in purple, the new handset is up for pre-order in Japan today for existing NTT docomo subscribers. Announced at Mobile World Congress last month - where we went hands-on and promptly dropped the ELUGA underwater - the phone marks Panasonic's attempt to clamber back into the smartphone segment. Read The Full Story

More Panasonic Lumix GF5 images leak

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of digital cameras, you'll appreciate the leaked photos that turned up online of the new Panasonic Lumix interchangeable lens camera. Reports were circulating yesterday that shots of the camera had leaked and today more images of the camera have surfaced. Today we have pictures of a white version of the GF5 and a black version. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix GF5 reportedly leaked early

, Mar 18th 2012 Discuss [1]

It appears as though a new entry in Panasonic's high-end Lumix camera line has been leaked on an unlikely outlet - Instagram. The site has become a popular destination for online photo sharing, but it isn't exactly a beacon for breaking news. But as with any social platform, that possibility exists. So anyway, the leaked picture in question has a lot of signs pointing to it being fully legitimate. Read The Full Story

Samsung and Panasonic mull Android smart cameras

, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [1]

So far manufacturers have stuck Android onto a wide variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and even smart watches. According to seperate reports, both Panasonic and Samsung could be looking to use Android as the base operating system on digital cameras in the future. Read The Full Story

Panasonic reveals pricing for 2012 Blu-ray players

, Mar 7th 2012 Discuss [1]

Panasonic has announced the pricing and availability of its 2012 lineup of Blu-Ray players, which were first introduced at CES. The lineup includes four Full HD 3D models and two Full HD 2D-only models, most of which have begun shipping already. Only two models will begin shipping later in May. Pricing for the new lineup ranges from $90 to $350. Read The Full Story

Panasonic ELUGA Power available for pre-orders

, Mar 1st 2012 Discuss [2]

Pre-orders have started today for Panasonic's latest beast of an Android smartphone, the ELUGA Power. The 5-inch device debuted at Mobile World Congress 2012, where we spent some hands-on time with it and its smaller 4.3-inch sibling, the ELUGA. Despite the prototype seeming a bit rushed with Android acting glitchy during our time with the ELUGA Power, UK electronics retailer Clove is already set to take pre-orders for the device with a ship date set for late April. Read The Full Story
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