Welcome home, war Nov 14, 2009
2 billion for a fleet of 50 light aircraft loaded with advanced electronics to loiter over battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, bringing "full motion video and electronic eavesdropping to the troops". By late 2008, night flights over Afghanistan from the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt were using sensors to give American ground forces real-time images of Taliban targets - some so focused that they could catch just a few warm bodies huddled in darkness behind a wall. (Asia Times Online)
Surveillance State, U.S.A. Nov 13, 2009
2 billion for a fleet of 50 light aircraft loaded with advanced electronics to loiter over battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, bringing "full motion video and electronic eavesdropping to the troops." By late 2008, night flights over Afghanistan from the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt were to give American ground forces real-time images of Taliban targets -- some so focused that they could catch just a few warm bodies huddled in darkness behind a wall. In the first months of Barack Obama's... (CBS News)
Windermere Realtor wins marketing award Nov 12, 2009
In particular, placing a home on a well-trafficked site, having more photos displayed, crafting better descriptions or adding a full motion video can make a home stand out from competing properties. Bordelon said her clients appreciate how multimedia helps bring more attention to the unique selling attributes of a home and ultimately helps attract more qualified buyers. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 Sep 18, 2009
Theres also a Smooth Slow Record mode that basically takes a short 11 second slow motion video, which is great for capturing fast motion like a balloon bursting. The drawback, however, is you are limited to capturing only 11 seconds, nothing more or less. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Gear Deals of the Week Sep 3, 2009
Other features include a high 120Hz refresh rate and 4ms response for improved motion video. With $1,000 difference between the regular price and the sale price, this deal is probably one of the most affordable ways to tap into the LED revolution. (IGN Gear)
Air Force Plans Training for Enlisted Sensor Operators Jul 21, 2009
UAS sensor operator training to begin at Randolph (DOD DefenseLINK)
US goes on Afghan PR offensive Jun 19, 2009
Petraeus referred to "predators, armed full motion video with Hellfire missiles", "special intelligence birds", and unmanned intelligence vehicles called Shadows and Ravens, which fly 24 hours a day. Although such intelligence aircraft may make US battlefield targeting more precise, Petraeus' reference to drones equipped with Hellfire missiles suggests that US forces in Afghanistan may now rely more than previously on drone strikes against suspected Afghan insurgents. (Asia Times Online)
Suddenly See More Apr 2, 2009
After spending an hour on YouTube, however, we can report that motion video looks just fine on the UM-710, as do the translucent effects of Windows Vista Aero. Buttons on the monitor's right side let you step through eight backlight brightness levels, of which the top two or three are fair game for most applications (Nanovision rates the monitor at 350 nits of brightness with a contrast ratio of 400:1). (HardwareCentral)
Coca-Cola Tests New Flat-Screen Beverage Vender at Simon Malls Apr 1, 2009
The new machines incorporate sight, sound and motion video to take the vending experience from transaction to true interaction, said Anthony Phillips, global brand manager, The Coca-Cola Company. We wanted the machines to be eye-catching in a way that would turn heads and command attention. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q&A: Killzone 2 devs on meeting the hype Feb 23, 2009
there never would have been expectations if sony haddnt played a full motion video pretending to be in game. sorry, but look inward. (GameSpot)
LG Launches ARENA, Fully-Loaded Multimedia Flagship Phone for 2009 Feb 17, 2009
D1 recording capability captures DVD-resolution video that looks great even when played back on a large TV. For added fun and versatility, ARENA can record 120 frames per second slow motion video to catch every detail. ARENA can handle hundreds of music and movie files with 40 GB of storage, including 8GB of internal memory and a micro SD slot. (YTN)
TI Introduces New DLP(R) Pico(TM) Projector Technology Chip Enabling Big Picture Experiences in the Palm of Your Hand Feb 16, 2009
DLP technology's chip architecture and inherent speed advantage provides razor-sharp images and excellent reproduction of fast motion video. Since early 1996, more than 20 million DLP subsystems have been shipped. (PR Newswire)
Bigger picture Feb 12, 2009
" He said the planes could be used as a "tool" in the battle against insurgency, including roadside bomb attacks, but only in conjunction with other systems. He added that because the plane flew so high it would be outside the engagement zone and away from the threat of surface-to-air missiles. Mobile ground stations receive data covering thousands of miles Sentinel R1s are operated by a crew of five - two pilots, two imagery analysts and a commander - and can fly for more than nine hours at a... (BBC News -- Technology)
