Webcam records burglar's foray Nov 14, 2009
com Two Athens men used a makeshift security system and a webcam to capture a good picture of a burglar stealing from their Cherokee Road home for the second time, Athens-Clarke police said ... Two Athens men used a makeshift security system and a webcam to capture a good picture of a burglar stealing from their Cherokee Road home for the second time, Athens-Clarke police said ... A thief used a screwdriver to force open the back door of their home Nov. 6 and steal a printer valued at $100, so... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chinese President Hu a crowd-puller Nov 14, 2009
" Earlier Friday when President Hu visited Nanyang Girls' High, he was also given a rousing welcome by a long line of students. He toured the school, donated 5,000 copies of a Chinese-English dictionary to the school and using a webcam he chatted with some students who are on an exchange programme at Shanghai's Fudan University. "How long have you been in Shanghai. " asked Mr Hu. "We've been here for six weeks," replied the students. "I hope you will treasure your time in Shanghai, make more... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Put your best face forward Nov 13, 2009
An increasing number of tech-savvy jobseekers, particularly generation Ys, are using webcams, camera phones, editing software and online video-sharing sites to promote their talents and stand out from a long line of hopefuls. While there are subtleties to the technique, it can pay off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The transition back home Nov 13, 2009
While in Iraq, he kept in touch with his wife and two sons through daily e-mails, phone calls and weekend conversations through the web camera service Skype. During his first deployment, Peterson had to drive three hours to make one phone call. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Wife posed as girl in online trap Nov 13, 2009
Prosecutor Martyn Kelly told the court that Roberts, a former pub landlord who used the nickname 'Corky' online, also used a webcam to film himself carrying out acts of indecency - which his wife could see on her PC just yards away. Illegal images. (BBC News -- UK)
Ashton Answering Your Questions Nov 12, 2009
asked via Webcam, "When I was a kid I remember my mom giving us a gargle with iodine. And it seemed to be very effective in curing the sore throat and the swollen glands, and a simple and inexpensive remedy. How come we're not using things like that now?". Ashton said it's true that many remedies have fallen by the wayside. (CBS News)
Stock Picks: Adobe, Logitech Nov 12, 2009
In Smith's view, it would mark a move to a faster-paced adjacent market from the webcam market where Logitech is active. Smith maintained his earnings per share (EPS) estimates of 29 cents for fiscal 2010 (ending March), and $1. (BusinessWeek)
Life goes on at home Nov 12, 2009
A day after Jaykin was born, he was introduced to his father via webcam ... They talk as often as they can, usually communicating through a webcam. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Acer Revo: Easy on the eyes Nov 12, 2009
The review unit came with a matching wireless keyboard and optical mouse, a pair of cute mini USB speakers and an external webcam all in white glossy casing ... TOGETHER:The R3600-A23XA model comes with matching mouse, keyboard, USB speakers and webcam ... 3-megapixel USB webcam, USB mini speaker, Kensington lock slot. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
TOUCHING: Three multitouch models get a look Nov 12, 2009
You can leave notes and draw directly on the screen or capture and apply special effects to webcam videos, just by tapping on the screen. But the computer was frustrating at times. (USA Today -- Money)
Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million Nov 11, 2009
Logitech, whose video business is focused mainly on webcams, hopes the deal will allow it to offer video communications systems for other settings besides the desktop, it said. LifeSize targets a wide range of customers including enterprises that want installations in their boardrooms, small and medium-sized businesses, and home office workers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Logitech to Buy LifeSize Communications for $405M Nov 11, 2009
Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Tuesday it agreed to buy video conferencing company LifeSize Communications for $405 million. LifeSize, based in Austin, Texas, provides high-definition video conferencing products to its more than 9,000 customers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Augmented Reality Is Both a Fad and the Future -- Here's Why Nov 10, 2009
At home, consumers can augment reality through a Webcam ... Webcams, of course, are tethered to your computer, which is why mobile devices have provoked so much interest in augmented reality. (FastCompany)
Facility to pamper local pets Nov 10, 2009
Among the amenities on this side are 58 luxury glass suites for dogs, each equipped with a Web camera for off-site viewing via the Internet. Each suite will also boast a TV at floor level of course that will present soothing nature programs. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Holiday Gift Guide: Printers Nov 10, 2009
The five USB ports, screen swivel and built-in Webcam seal the deal. $250. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Impressions of the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Nov 10, 2009
Webcam is OK. The 2 MP webcam works fine for Skype calls nothing special, but OK.. Share. (Salon)
In Iraq, shooting attack at Fort Hood hits home Nov 8, 2009
For now, though, I am focusing on teaching him the alphabet via Webcam while I finish this deployment. The distance between here and there, between a combat zone and what was, temporarily, another zone of violence, has never felt greater. (Juneau Empire)
Murdoch's new online headache Nov 7, 2009
Users can create the stream by hijacking the TV signal or filming a game shown on a TV set with a webcam. Other websites such as Justin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Parents plan Web broadcast for disabled daughter Nov 7, 2009
Diagnosed with servere cerebral palsy, Anne Lamic's parents are planning to broadcast her quiet life to the world via webcam ... Diagnosed with servere cerebral palsy, Anne Lamic's parents are planning to broadcast her quiet life to the world via webcam ... Now, Lamic's parents are planning to broadcast her quiet life to the world via webcam. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Fantasy Football: Week 9 Nov 6, 2009
Grab a webcam or digital camera and send us your videos. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
When good robots go bad? Nov 6, 2009
Robots are "little computers and in some cases, little mobile computers with webcams," says Tamara Denning, lead author of a study about potential robot dangers when control of the bots falls into the wrong hands ... Theyre little computers and in some cases, little mobile computers with webcams. (MSNBC -- Technology)
To the lighthouse Nov 6, 2009
2; lighthouse Webcam at. Brochure/info: Visitor Center, (415) 464-5100, nps. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
BLITZ Sends John Mayer into Augmented Reality Nov 5, 2009
To launch the AR music video, fans hold a printable marker, or glyph, in front of their webcam and then get to watch the dynamic experience unfold on-screen. As Mayer starts to sing, his fans can then play with the animated living room scene by moving their glyph around spinning, rotating and even flipping Johns virtual world upside down. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Fascinating Facts Nov 5, 2009
Close to a 900 people performed classic fifties pop track "Lollipop" via webcam together in what could be the world's biggest and sweetest, online choir. Lollipops, bunny ears and more strangely, puppies, were the favorite props of singers participating in the Dell Amplichoir. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MSI Wind Top AE2200 All-In-One PC Nov 4, 2009
3-megapixel webcam into the frame of the AE2200, giving you a wireless solution for taking photos or chatting via video. The sound system for the AE2200 is powered by SRS and gives you a premium virtual 5. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
EVGA InterView Dual Display LCD Monitor Nov 4, 2009
3-megapixel Webcam and the display's support for DVI-I, DVI-D, and VGA ports are nice touches. But ultimately it may makes more sense to buy a pair of 23-inch displays for $240 each or a pair of displays for $300 each, and get more screen real estate for less money. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Checking out college is virtually free Nov 3, 2009
Admissions counselors, financial aid officials and current students join industry experts in college preparatory testing, essay writing and more through platforms like streaming video, webinars and chats via webcams. As teenagers interact as much electronically as they do in person, the computer approach may be less intimidating. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Aspire Timeline 3810T: Acers marathon machine Nov 2, 2009
Another highlight is the built-in 720p webcam that produced clear and smooth videos in video chats ... 0 ports, HDMI-out, VGA-out, headphone and microphone jack Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium Other features: Acer CrystalEye HD webcam, 5-in1 card reader, Dolby Sound Room audio enhancements, multi-gesture touchpad, Laminar Wall Jet Engine cooling design. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Man denies 'Trojan' webcam virus Oct 31, 2009
An IT expert from Scotland has denied sending out a computer virus which allowed him to spy on strangers using their webcams. Matthew Anderson, 32, of Keith, Banffshire, is accused of spreading millions of 'Trojan' bugs which could control computers. (BBC News -- Technology)
Digital Gear: Webcam, Handheld Video Camera Go HD Oct 31, 2009
Microsoft last month started shipping the widescreen LifeCam Cinema webcam, which includes a sensor to shoot high-definition video. Besides using it as a webcam for videoconferencing, you can use the device to shoot quality video for upload to sites like YouTube ... In tests, the webcam shot high-quality video -- in some cases as good as video shot by standard video cameras -- and did a good job capturing images in low-light conditions. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Esquire employs 3-D animation Oct 30, 2009
Hold Esquire's December issue in front of a webcam, and an on-screen image of the magazine pops to life, letters flying off the cover ... Esquire looks to energize print with 3-D animation Articles (10-29) 10:07 PDT NEW YORK, (AP) -- Hold Esquire's December issue in front of a webcam, and an on-screen image of the magazine pops to life, letters flying off the cover. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Full Story » Oct 30, 2009
Digital Gear: Webcam, Handheld Video Camera Go HD by PC World: Yahoo ... Digital Gear: Webcam, Handheld Video Camera Go HD ... Microsoft last month started shipping the widescreen LifeCam Cinema webcam, which includes a sensor to shoot high-definition video. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Esquire goes 3-D in attempt to energize print Oct 30, 2009
NEW YORK - Hold Esquire's December issue in front of a Webcam, and an on-screen image of the magazine pops to life, letters flying off the cover. Shift and tilt the magazine, and the animation on the screen moves accordingly. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Man relives Stasi isolation Oct 30, 2009
He has voluntarily locked himself up in a cell for one week, a webcam will provide live streaming of the event. Mr Holzapfel says that "with this art project, we want to show the role the Resistance played in bringing down the Wall." Steve Rosenberg reports. (BBC News -- Europe)
Stasi revisited Oct 30, 2009
We want to reflect, too, the dramas that took place during 40 years of the GDR." With the help of a webcam taped to the wall, his week of self-imprisonment will be streamed live on the internet. Each meal, each movement, each pause for thought. Thousands of prisoners were held by the Stasi And observers can send Mr Holzapfel questions via a website about what it was like to be a prisoner of East Germany's secret police. He will be handed the questions along with his meagre prison food and will... (BBC News -- Europe)
Esquire Magazine Unveils 'Augmented Reality' Oct 30, 2009
The box at the bottom left triggers an on-screen animation when held in front of a webcam ... The box at the bottom left triggers an on-screen animation when held in front of a webcam ... NEW YORK Hold Esquire's December issue in front of a webcam, and an on-screen image of the magazine pops to life, letters flying off the cover. (Fox News)
"Ask It Early": You Ask, Ashton Answers Oct 29, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton answered viewer questions via webcam about prescription heartburn medication, H1N1 hysteria and a healthy pregnancy diet. Photo. (CBS News -- Health)
Review: HP TouchSmart all-in-one PC Oct 29, 2009
While the inbuilt webcam captured a bright, detailed image with all sorts of fun effects to overlay onto the screen, it would constantly default to an external webcam setting, which meant it had to be reset for each and every video call - and nowhere in the settings could I find a remedy for this. The inbuilt microphone also gave a patchy performance, finally sending us scurrying back to our old, study PC.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Get your game on Oct 28, 2009
It also has a built-in HDMI port for hooking it up to a larger display such as a HDTV. Other features include a 2-megapixel webcam. The MSI GT740 retails for RM6,600. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
50+ mph winds accompany cold front Oct 28, 2009
F, according to reports on the web camera and weather station at KAVU TV in Victoria, and WeatherBug. The NWS also recorded a wind gust of 81 miles per hour between 12:34 and 12:40 p.m. at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Monday. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
'Galapagos of mobile industry' Oct 27, 2009
In Japan, it is easy to see a truly interactive mobile future - one where you are able to use your phone to automate domestic tasks and make sure they are being done by using your handset to control a roving webcam. Indeed, the line between home and mobile communications will start to disappear altogether. (BBC News -- Technology)
Lesser access for babies? Oct 27, 2009
Deean Johnson of Mechanicsville, a patient at Sheltering Arms Hospital, visits via webcam with her daughter Sara Leavell. Richmond metropolitan health facilities are largely, if temporarily, out of H1N1 flu vaccine. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal Rewards Heart-Warming Holiday Moments with Malin Akerman Oct 27, 2009
The grand prize winner: At the end of the campaign, one winner will be selected by Shutterfly to win a camera, Webcam or photo-related item to help them stay connected. The winner will be selected and notified in late November. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Flexible, Open-Source Telephony Resources Oct 26, 2009
See Me, Hear Me is a free VoIP app for Windows () and Linux that includes instant messaging capabilities and works with almost any Web camera for either audio or video conferencing. It complies with the SIP protocol, an open standard for online telephony, and interoperates with most SIP-compatible phones and proxies. (BusinessWeek)
Valley-area parks may poison trout to save yellow-legged frogs Oct 26, 2009
Caltrans offers Eagle-eye view of nesting bird family near Redding A family of bald eagles is attracting nationwide attention after Caltrans officials placed a Webcam above the nest, giving anyone with a computer and Internet connection the chance to see a bald eagle chick hatch. The mating adults produced three eggs in February. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gadget is e-reader and netbook Oct 25, 2009
Asus' e-reader will likely have two color touchscreens, a speaker, a webcam and a microphone, along with the capability to make inexpensive Skype calls. The eDGe will have an ARM processor, 4 GB storage, an SD card slot and 2 USB ports. (CNN)
Road cams added in E. Idaho Oct 25, 2009
It's all courtesy of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), which has increased the number of Webcams (cameras that transmit images through the Internet) on highways in eastern Idaho. ITD has added four new Webcams at: - Telegraph Hill on U.S. 20 west of Idaho Falls (one in each direction of travel) ... - Sage Junction on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls (one facing south) Webcams may include infrared technology, so images are visible at night as well as during the day. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Windows 7 - Microsoft's last chance to get it right? Oct 23, 2009
Ludacrisly complex software installation producedures that involve compiling code to install basic video codecs, only support that centres around accomplished computer programmers spouting source-code and jargon, and hardware support that is patchy at best (my atheros-based WLAN adapter works, but won't connect to WPA-2 and has a max speed of 1mbit, no support for a plug-and-play webcam, and a browser that opens and then immediately quits after installing an updated flash player). I'll try it... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New York Boy Charged with Faking Suicide on Internet Oct 23, 2009
In August, a 21-year-old man in Lockport, N.Y., near Buffalo, was charged with aggravated harassment and falsely reporting an incident for using a webcam to stage a fake suicide, pretending to slit his wrists. In 2007, a 42-year-old man in England committed suicide by hanging while broadcasting to an Internet chat room via webcam. (Fox News)
Katie's pool closer to reality Oct 23, 2009
Until then, the Yorks can watch the progress of the construction on a Webcam that was installed on the roof of the existing Y.. The Family Y has added 88 parking spaces to accommodate the added traffic that the facility will bring in. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Black Market Gear: Deals of the Week Oct 22, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundles, gadgets, and more. (IGN Gear)
Escaping Vista Oct 22, 2009
The adviser flagged up potential problems for my Creative SB Audigy sound card and the Linksys wi-fi card, and warned me that my seven-year-old Philips webcam probably would not work ... Philips never wrote a Vista driver for its ToUcam webcam, but had a guide how to use the XP driver under Vista - and that worked under Windows 7 as well. (BBC News -- Technology)
Food retailers turn to social networks to build business Oct 21, 2009
Enbom, GIPS's vice president for software development, is saying that a $70 webcam connected to virtually any PC or Mac built in the last few years with a broadband Internet connection will produce a high-quality video chat experience, even to countries that lack the robust telecom infrastructure of the United States. AP, News Corp bosses say pay up. (Fresno Bee)
Acer Goes 3D With New Win 7 Laptop Oct 21, 2009
Since its introduction at movie theaters decades ago, 3D has made its way into TVs, webcams, binoculars and other products. Nvidia offers a product for PCs called 3D Vision, a hardware and software package that brings 3D images to desktops. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
How Skype Is Changing the Job Interview Oct 20, 2009
Skype and Job Interviews: Webcam Meetings on the Rise - TIME ... Get ready for a closeup: your next job interview might be on webcam ... Still, webcam interviews are entirely worth it, he says. (Time.com)
Be the Envy of others Oct 20, 2009
Underneath that is an Intel Atom Processor N270, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard disk and a webcam. The Mini 311 is priced at RM1,799 while the special edition Mini 110 is RM1,599. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Virtual students go to school without being in school Oct 19, 2009
Teachers might use webcams or just microphones. Insight School, affiliated with the Spring Hill School District, issues laptop computers and printer-scanners to its students. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dad Posed as Teen to Lure Girls Into Online SexFBI said Lawrence Silipigni posed as 17-year-old to lure teenage girls. Oct 18, 2009
Over the course of the next two months, as their online chats became increasingly sexually explicit, Silipigni made several attempts to convince the girl to masturbate for him via webcam, according to the complaint. In Feburary 2008, she gave in and -- thinking she was -- masturbated in front of the computer, alternately using her fingers and crayons. (ABC News)
Nurse Accused of Encouraging Suicides Oct 17, 2009
Police Department for allegedly using fake identifies on the Internet and , sometimes watching the suicides via webcam. Related. (ABC News)
'Mrs. Brady' helps seniors tackle tech Oct 17, 2009
It helps grandparents and others stay in touch with family via e-mail, webcams ... Her new business, Floh Club, is a "telephone-based technical support service" focusing on people who didn't grow up with computers -- especially grandparents who want to stay in touch with family but are intimidated by webcams, Facebook, instant messaging or even e-mail. (CNN)
Learn how technology, gadgets can help your small business Oct 16, 2009
She also uses a high-definition Eyeball webcam so she can videoconference with her staff. But one tool makes her gush: her iPhone. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Soldiers Home After Long Flight, Fight Oct 16, 2009
Rob Walters, a Sacramento firefighter, said his deployment "felt like a long time." He kept in touch with family via e-mail and by webcam. Walters said he was especially grateful for a local support network that helped families. (KCRA 3, CA)
Power of teamwork Oct 15, 2009
A Web camera that may be located on an adjacent pole could provide live viewing of a new brood, according to instructors Gary Carson and Bill Faber at CLC. They were joined by students Beth Walters, Brandee Stomberg, Sean Berens, Josh Norenberg and Billy Olmsted at the installation on a sandy hillside amid mostly dead jack pines ... Natural resources students hope to monitor nest activity via a Web camera near the nest. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Live from Kuwait: Wyoming National Guard brings soldiers home via webcam Oct 15, 2009
Staff Sgt. Bryan Mills, right, has a laugh during a webcam conversation with Sgt. Eric Hanson on Tuesday evening ... Each took turns sitting in front of a webcam. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Alienware M15x Oct 14, 2009
6 screen; Intel Core i7; Nvidia GeForce GTS 260M; 2 MP webcam; DDR3 1333MHz; 250GB hard drive. Company: Dell. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
