The PENTAX Optio WG-1 features outstanding waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, coldproof and crushproof capabilities, taking adventure photography to new heights and depths. Its camera credentials are impressive. The WG-1 offers a 14 megapixel sensor, wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) and video capture in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second. It’s equipped with a Digital Microscope mode and face detection technology including a Self-Portrait Assist mode. The camera is available with or without GPS. The WG-1 is a very rugged piece of kit. It’s waterproof to 33 feet and has a shockproof design to withstand falls up to five feet. The camera’s new crushproof construction withstands up to 100 kilogram-force. Its dustproof protection is great for Saudi sandstorms and it will operate in cold conditions down to minus 10 degrees C. The camera becomes available in April. Priced at $350, Optio WG-1 will be available in a choice of Black or Purple, while the Optio WG-1 GPS will be $400 and available in Black or Yellow Green.
A new line of printed iPhone 4 covers from bioserie () utilizes the company’s "made of plants" materials. The covers are available in 14 designs at $35 each for mass market sales. The company has also launched custom covers with special pricing. These are printed in lots of 200 and target corporate promotions and special events. Emitting a reduced amount of greenhouse gases in the complete manufacturing and printing process, bioserie printed covers are made from a unique blend of bioplastics which are derived from plants and other annually renewable resources. The company is a specialist in "made of plants" Apple accessories and has created cases for Apple devices from the iPhone to the iPod nano.
UN Women is a new United Nations organization dedicated solely to addressing the vast range of problems facing the world’s women and girls. UN Women aims to support countries in moving toward gender equality in economics and politics and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programs for development and peace. Check it out through
If you’re looking for a netbook that’s as chic as it is useful, consider the ASUS Eee PC 1015PW. Available clad in purple, gold or pink, the clamshell design of the Eee PC 1015PW is enhanced by an embossed “wave” finish both inside and out. The Eee PC 1015PW weighs just 1.25 kg, runs on a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor, offers a 250GB or 320GB hard drive, with 500GB ASUS WebStorage and up to 10 hours battery life. It’s fitted out with a10.1-inch LED screen and chiclet keyboard. Connectivity options include 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0.
Payvment has launched the first Shopping Mall on Facebook (). The new mall offers over one million products. Shoppers can use a comprehensive mall directory of ecommerce stores, from celebrity brands to local merchants, to discover or find what they are looking for in an easily searchable way. The mall enables customers to use Facebook’s “like” functionality for any product, enhancing products’ recommendations and personalizing the shopping experience further. A dashboard feature of the mall shows what you like, which helps define your preferences and creates a wish list of products. It also shows what your friends like, which provides trusted suggestions. There's also the "Your Cart” feature which holds onto your items even if you don’t buy them and updates pricing and inventory information. Customers are able to shop throughout the mall with the same virtual shopping cart and then check out just once. If you do use the Shopping Mall on Facebook remember that your shopping habits will be tracked, analyzed and targeted. Consider carefully whether you are comfortable with such a scenario.
