Google to fix some WebP image format shortcomings

From CNET News.com: Google is on the cusp of fixing some initial shortcomings of its WebP, an image format it hopes will speed up browsing.

A new version of libwebp, the library that software can use to display and create WebP images, adds support several features, some of which...

Canon Unveils World's Smallest D-SLR, The EOS Rebel SL1

From DailyTech: Canon has unveiled a pair of new D-SLR cameras today including the new Rebel SL1 and the Rebel T5i. The SL1 is being called the world's smallest and lightest digital SLR camera on the market. The camera uses an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the high-performance...

EBay Announces Lower Final Value Fees to Combat Amazon

From DailyTech: It appears that eBay is feeling the heat from competitors Amazon.com. Amazon has racked up a huge number of buyers and sellers thanks in part to the company's successful Prime service. EBay is still the most popular online auction site out there, but over the years...

Microsoft Xbox Next Durango Will Be Always On, Always Connected

From X-bit Labs: The new Xbox development kit (XDK) for Xbox Next code-named “Durango” reveals some additional details about hardware and software capabilities of Microsoft Corp.’s new video game console. For example, the console will remain like many desktop and laptop PCs, which...

Nokia wins German patent injunction against HTC

From PC World: Nokia has won an injunction against the sale in Germany of some HTC handsets that infringe on a power-saving technology for mobile phones.

The District court of Mannheim ruled Tuesday that HTC infringes on a Nokia patent for power reduction, court spokesman Joachim...

Samsung lock screen flaw found; company working on fix

From CNET News.com: A security researcher has revealed a method for accessing applications running on a locked Samsung handset.

The flaw is somewhat similar to one that was revealed by another researcher earlier this year on iPhones. On a Samsung handset, users can, from the lock...

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