Google admits Nexus One 3G Problems, Working on A Fix

After extensive testing, Google have discovered a bug in the radio firmware that exacerbated the 3G reception issues experienced by so many users, but did acknowledge after some time that the other reason for the issues did have something to do with T-Mobile’s native 3G coverage footprint being smaller, causing incidences of poor 3G coverage.

As a result, Google is currently testing a fix for improving 3G coverage that is expected to help some users and expects to have it ready for distribution soon.

Pentax announces Optio E90 budget camera

PENTAX Imaging Company just announced the slim and stylish PENTAX Optio I-10 with a design inspired by the classic look of film SLR cameras.

This head-turning first model in the new Optio I line features a flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the SLR-shaped body while the camera’s front panel is embellished with high quality leatherette texture and the classic PENTAX logo placed front and center.

The Optio I-10 features a wide angle, 5X optical zoom lens (28mm-140mm equivalent), a 12.1 megapixel high resolution CCD sensor, a 2.7 inch widescreen LCD, and HD video capture at 720p and 30 FPS. For optimal image capture, the camera features a mechanical sensor shift Shake Reduction system and improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology for blur-free images as well as Smile Capture, Blink Detection and improved Face Detection that spots up to 32 faces including dogs and cats.

Panasonic unveils DMC-ZS7 / TZ10 with built-in GPS

Panasonic introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS5 (also known as the DMC-TZ8 in some countries), which like the LUMIX ZS7, features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica lens, 12x optical zoom and manual controls. Distinguishing it from the LUMIX ZS7, the LUMIX ZS5, has a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD, records HD video in Motion JPG at 30fps, and has a high performance Venus Engine VI. Battery life on the LUMIX ZS5 has approximately 330 photos and does not include GPS capabilities.

The Panasonic DMC-ZS5 is the successor to the DMC-ZS1. The new camera includes many new features, including manual controls, faster autofocus speeds, improved image stabilization.

EMC 4th-period profit jumped 54%

EMC Corp. reported that fourth-quarter profit rose 54%, topping most analyst forecasts, as demand for its data backup, recovery and security products increased.

EMC earned $426.5 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $269.9 million, or 13 cents, in the year-earlier period.

For 2010, EMC anticipates earnings per share of 78 cents on sales of $16 billion.