Adobe updates Photoshop raw plug-in

Adobe has updated the Photoshop CS plug-in that enables the image-editing application to import raw image formats from digital cameras. Available on high-end and some mid-range digicams, proprietary raw formats allow photographers to save images without any compression or processing applied - in effect it is the digital equivalent of film. The Camera Raw 2. ...more

Sony rolls out CD-burners on the double

Sony has launched two CD-RW drives - one internal and the other external with USB 2.0 connectivity. The 480Mbits/sec maximum bandwidth means that both drives can offer performance of 40-speed write, 12-speed rewrite and 48-speed read, although you'll need a USB 2. ...more

CeBIT 2007: Europe opts out of RFID regulation

According to the EU Commissioner, Viviane Reding, the European Commission has opted not to regulate RFID or 'smart radio' tags. Commissioner Reding, the head of the EU's Information Society and Media directorate, said that the technology must be 'allowed to grow'. She added that there are around one billion RFID tags in use worldwide today, but the Commission expects over 500 times as many tags by 2016. ...more

Xerox reveals transient documents

Xerox has lifted the veil from some of its research and development work in the field of printing. The cutting-edge research highlighted at a press event involved current projects that are expected to see the commercial light of day within 18-months, including a twist on the theme of invisible ink. Mario Jarmasz, an engineer from one of the company's R&D centres, in Grenoble, was speaking at the launch of the Xerox's entry-level A4-only multi-function printers. ...more

And also today (19-Apr-2001), for the record...

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. Microsoft settles one case with the EC Microsoft has been under investigation from the EC over its investments in European cable television groups (over concerns of anti-competitive pressure for them all to run Microsoft software). The case is now closed, however, with no action taken - reports the Daily Telegraph - because Microsoft has promised to "modify" its relationship with some of those involved, such as NTL. ...more