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Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV records Full HD video to SDXC

Chris Davies, Dec 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Panasonic Japan has outed a new HDTV, and if you've ever wished for an easy way to archive live TV without messing with a DVR then this could be the VIERA you've been waiting for. The Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 is a 42-inch set with an IPS LED-backlit Full HD display, but the clever stuff is in the SD card reader in the side. Rather than just allowing you to play back media, as with memory card slots on other HDTVs, this one lets you record it. Read The Full Story

Panasonic’s HOSPI Robot Brings Nurses Drugs When They’re Needed [Video]

Evan Selleck, Dec 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

In the medical field, there's a push to make robots a real presence. Whether that means they take over certain aspects of a particular job, or even just remove the need for a person as a whole, it doesn't matter. And the new HOSPI robot from Panasonic is one of those robots. While it may not take over an orderlie's job over night, you can see how a few improvements could indeed put the robot into every hospital in the world. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Jungle Being Tested in the United States

Evan Selleck, Nov 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

The portable gaming market is looking like it will get a bit more interesting in 2011, as Panasonic seems intent on launching their own portable console. After being unveiled last month, there were some who believed that it would be a pipe-dream, and never make it out of the gate. But Panasonic doesn't see it that way, and they've moved onto the testing stage for the device, focusing on consumers in the United States. Read The Full Story

Panasonic’s EVOLTA Robot Uses 12-AA Batteries to Travel 317 Miles [Video]

Evan Selleck, Nov 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Considering it is the day after Thanksgiving, how about a little publicity stunt from Panasonic to tide you over during your extended weekend? Even if batteries are one of the most commonly used items in the world, it seems Panasonic doesn't think they get enough attention. That's why they put together the EVOLTA robot, and decided to send the little robot on a 500-kilometer trek across Japan. Luckily enough for the EVOLTA, it made it, and actually did it ahead of schedule. Read The Full Story

Vudu to Offer 1080p Streaming Content to Panasonic’s Viera Cast Blu-ray Players

Chris Burns, Nov 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Oh my goodness! Vudu is back in a big way, yes? This most recent resurgence covers Panasonic's DMP-BDT350 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BDT300 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BDT100 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BD85, DMP-BD65, and DMP-B500 (the portable Blu-ray disc player). Starting November 24th, all of these devices will get complete access to the Vudu library - that is 4,000+ 1080p movies, all of them streaming, all of them promising to be totally frigging amazing. This system will work something like RedBox, with each title being available for $2 for a two-night rental. Firmware updates are on the way. Read The Full Story

Panasonic updates firmware for DMC-G2 to support 3D lens

Shane McGlaun, Nov 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

The tech world has gone 3D crazy over the last year. We have so much 3D gear on the market right now that you can find it all over the place, even if many of us still aren’t buying into the 3D craze. Not too long ago Panasonic whipped out its cool new crazy thin 3D lens for some of its interchangeable lens cameras called the H-FT012. Read The Full Story

Panasonic offers gigantic 103-inch 3D Plasma

Shane McGlaun, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has a bunch of different 3D TVs and other massive screened HDTVs in its line .The company has now combined a gigantic screen with 3D capability with the unveiling of its new 103-inch TH-P103MT2. The gigantic display supports full HD resolution with 3D capability and has no integrated TV tuner. Read The Full Story

Panasonic invests $30 million into Tesla Motors

Shane McGlaun, Nov 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Tesla Motors looked troubled for a while, but things are starting to turn around in a really big way for the small electric vehicle maker. The company has purchased a new plant to build future EVs in and has a big investment from Toyota to develop hardware for Toyota EVs as well. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX GF2 official: Full HD, touchscreen & 19% smaller

Chris Davies, Nov 4th 2010 Discuss [1]

Panasonic has officially announced the LUMIX DMC-GF2, their latest Micro Four Thirds camera and 19-percent smaller than the LUMIX GF1 it replaces. The LUMIX GF2 has a 12.1-megapixel sensor which Panasonic is calling Live MOS, and reckons it offers the image quality of a CCD with the low power consumption of a CMOS; it's also capable of Full HD 1920 x 1080 60i video (or 1280 x 720 60p) with stereo audio recording. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX GF2 pictured ahead of official reveal

Chris Davies, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds LUMIX GF2 has been spotted in the wild - in poster form at least - by a French 43rumors tipster, who caught sight of the advert in Paris. The GF2 is expected to be officially announced at an event on Thursday, as the smallest mirrorless kit so far (when paired with the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: October 28th 2010

Chris Burns, Oct 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple gets sued, sues the people that are suing them, and think about selling their phones from their website. T-Mobile myTouch 4G gets introduced officially by T-Mobile, Toys'R'Us sell a 90 pound tablet, and there's a giant red Android roaming the streets of Sydney. Panasonic kills analog turntables (+ my heart), Verizon and AT&T start selling iPads, and we've got about a million unboxings, reviews, and compare threads. All this and MORE on todays DAILY SLASH! Read The Full Story

Panasonic Discontinues Technics Analog Turntables

Chris Burns, Oct 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

This is the saddest day ever. Why? Because we just found out that starting a little over a week ago, Panasonic decided to par down and then stop production on SL-1200MK6 analog turntable, the SH-EX1200 analog audio mixer, and RP-DH1200 and RP-DJ1200 stereo headphones due to "challenges in the marketplace." Panasonic issued a statement to The Tokyo Reporter saying: “Panasonic decided to end production mainly due to a decline in demand for these analog products and also the growing difficulty of procuring key analog components necessary to sustain production." Waaah! Read The Full Story