Sony launches STR-DA5800ES home cinema AV receiver: true 4K output, 9.2 surround sound
By Steve Dent posted Aug 29th 2012 12:34PM Sony’s just launched a high-end home cinema receiver that’s finally good enough to pair up with its IFA-fresh Bravia KD-84X9005 TV or existing VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector. On top of native 4K for supported displays, the receiver will upscale standard HD movies, promising greater color, contrast and detail. For audiophiles, the system has 9.2 channels of surround sound for so-called...
James Bond chooses Sony Xperia T over iPhone 5
Much buzz has been made this week over whether the upcoming Apple iPhone 5 will boast near field communications (NFC) technology, with the latest rumors saying it will not. Maybe, just maybe, that’s what swayed James Bond to go with a Sony Xperia T instead in his upcoming “Skyfall” movie. QUADROTORS: James Bond theme like you’ve never heard it SLIDESHOW: Best/worst celebrity tech moments of 2011 Then again,...
Sony unveils top of the line HX95 HDTV for Europe at IFA 2012
By Richard Lawler posted Aug 29th 2012 12:35PM Sony’s latest and greatest HDTV popped up in Japan earlier and now it has made its European debut as the HX95 series at IFA 2012. We’re not seeing pricing information or a release date listed, but the benefit of a native English press release confirms it features full LED backlighting as well as the company’s latest image processing technology. All that’s left now...
New FileMaker 12 Software Line Released Today
FileMaker, Inc. today announced the release of the FileMaker 12 database software line — including FileMaker Pro 12, FileMaker Go 12, and FileMaker Server 12 — which offers powerful new ways to create custom database apps for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows, and the web. New professionally designed themes and the ability to customize every detail make it easy to create databases for managing contacts, projects, digital content, and more....
Fujitsu outs Esprimo X all-in-one at IFA 2012: Windows 8, adjustable display, Intel vPro Core CPUs
By Joseph Volpe posted Aug 29th 2012 12:38PM Fujitsu’s keeping its IFA 2012 presence relatively low-key, holding off on any new major tablet or mobile announcements. So while we may have already seen its Windows 8 Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 in Hong Kong last week, there is still one product the company’s trotting out here in Berlin: the Esprimo X. Planned for a late year launch, this All-in-one also runs...
