Olympus' new PEN E-PL7 caters to the smartphone and selfie set

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Instead of trying to compete with smartphones, Olympus is finding the best ways to integrate and enhance both experiences.

It's no secret that smartphones have been eroding the sales of traditional DSLRs and point and shoot digital cameras into oblivion.

The convenience of carrying a capable and connected large megapixel camera built-into a smartphone, has made it difficult for camera companies to adjust. Olympus has managed to keep innovating, and their latest crop of PEN ILC's offer features that complement rather than compete with smartphones.

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Microsoft to release standalone Kinect for Xbox One in October

Microsoft recently unbundled the Kinect from its Xbox One offerings to lower the price. Now, if you feel like you still need the Kinect in your life, the company will be offering the device this October for US$150. The extra $50 will gets you a copy of Dance Central Spotlight. We’re not sure if that would be enough to entice people to buy the Kinect but if it is, then enjoy your new Kinect and dance away.

Source: Gizmodo

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Like most other apps, we request permission to run certain features, such as making calls and sending photos, videos or voice messages. If you want to send a selfie to a friend, the app needs permission to turn on your phone's camera and capture that photo. We don't turn on your camera or microphone when you aren't using the app.

Source: Facebook | Via: The Next Web

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The Pro users also get passwords for shared links, the ability to set a time limit for shared access, and a view-only permission for shared folders. A remote wipe security feature is also available for those who lose or get a device stolen, meaning it stops syncing with the device and unlinks said gadget. New users will get the features now while those with existing Pro accounts will have access to them in the coming days.

Source: Dropbox | Via: Forbes Now