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Sony unveils Wi-Fi digital camera with web browser

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sonywifiWith focus on making photo sharing easier and more convenient, Sony has introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled digital camera that uploads photos and videos to web sites through any public hotspot due to its built-in web browser.

The new Cyber-shot DSC-G3 digital still camera answers one of the most pressing needs for photo enthusiasts: how to share those amazing photos and video clips of family, friends and events as soon as you shoot. The Cyber-shot camera makes it easy to upload images and video directly to popular photo and video sharing sites wherever a Wi-Fi connection is available.

The camera can wirelessly connect to any public hotspot, including hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and airports. Like a computer, the camera can connect to free or fee-based hotspots, as well as to secure and unsecured access points.

The new DSC-G3 model comes with complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access to Sony’s Easy Upload Home Page until Jan. 31, 2012. It includes Wi-Fi access at thousands of AT&T hotspots across the US, including Starbucks, selected book stores and major quick-serve restaurant locations, as well as hundreds of upscale hotels and airports.

The Cyber-shot DSC-G3 camera is now available in black for about $500.

Originally posted on January 8, 2009 @ 1:35 pm

WhatAreKidsSaying launches “The Race to 50,000”

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WhatAreKidsSaying.com, a new website for kids and teens, announced that it is going to pay the college tuition of the first three members of its website to reach 50,000 points.

Founded by University of Michigan graduate and former NFL Linebacker, Ian Gold, WhatAreKidsSaying.com offers kids and teens a platform to express their thoughts and opinions, without fear of judgment or criticism. Kids and teens can participate in a variety of creative writing contests. They will also be given their very own time capsule, where they may store personal writings, photos, and music, rediscovering their treasures for years to come.

Adding to a growing list of his “off the field” endeavors is NFL superstar Wide Receiver, Greg Jennings. The Green Bay Packer is the WhatAreKidsSaying.com National Spokesperson. Jennings, a self-proclaimed poet, is excited about the opportunity to begin encouraging kids and teens to let their voices be heard.

Originally posted on January 6, 2009 @ 12:11 pm

Threadless to announce top tees of ’08 via Bestees

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It’s awards season once again at Threadless.com, the community-centric tee shirt design company, as the company announces its 2008 Bestee Awards.

The Bestees honor outstanding achievements in design and participation of the Threadless community. New to this year’s Bestee Awards, Threadless is taking crowdsourcing one step further by granting a $20,000 cash prize to the community’s pick for Design of the Year.

Established in 2007, The Bestee Awards celebrate significant achievements in various categories of Threadless participation, acknowledging the important work of the entire community. This not only includes the designers, but also bloggers, members who submit slogans and gallery photographers – all of whom contribute to making Threadless the world’s leading crowdsourced design community.

Beginning January 12th, all 326 designs released in 2008 will be in the running for the “Design of the Year” Bestee Award. On January 19th, 20 finalists will be selected based on the highest number of community votes and will be up for another round of online voting.

Threadless will also select a Designer of the Year – focusing more on an artist’s scope of work throughout the year rather than a single design – and grant the winner a $10,000 prize. Lastly, a $1,000 cash prize will be given to individuals for outstanding achievement in the following 10 categories: Newcomer of the Year, Unprinted Designer of the Year, Blogger of the Year, Gallery Photographer of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Groundbreaking Design of the Year, Best Use of Critique, Slogan of the Year, Select of the Year and Kids Design of the Year.

Winners of The 2008 Bestee Awards will be announced on February 2, 2009 on Threadless.com.

Originally posted on January 7, 2009 @ 11:50 am

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Rediff MoneyWiz launches fantasy share trading game

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Rediff MoneyWiz, the personal finance service from India’s Rediff.com, has launched the Share Bazaar Game. This fantasy share trading game lets players invest in shares using free ‘game rupees’ for a chance to win daily and monthly prizes.

The game allows players to buy and sell shares traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange, based on actual market quotes. Shares may be bought and sold at any time as players are not restricted to trading hours. Further, players can form or join teams for added excitement.

In addition to playing, the game provides real-world value as well. The Share Bazaar Game provides an excellent opportunity for seasoned investors to test investment strategy. For stock market novices, the game is a great way to learn the ropes without personal risk.

Originally posted on January 2, 2009 @ 10:49 am

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New Year’s Eve in Times Square live on the Internet

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Times Square Corporation and Mogulus Corporation is teaming up tonight to bring the world New Year’s Eve for the first time ever, live on the Internet. Anyone with Internet connection can enjoy the New Year’s Eve party in Times Square, live all night long.

The event starts at 4:00 PM eastern time on December 31, 2008 to 12:15 AM on January 1, 2009.

Both parties also said that they will be working closely in 2009 for more events to cover.

Originally posted on December 31, 2008 @ 2:33 pm