Sony debuts 11-inch convertible VAIO Flip 11A

Sony seems to have answered calls to develop a more compact and more affordable convertible device with the VAIO Flip 11A. Making its debut at CES, the 11-inch device is built with a 1080p display that can be flipped away from the keyboard and equipped with Sony’s Triluminos color-reproduction tech seen on Bravia TVs. Its 8-megapixel camera is also equipped with Sony Exmor imaging technology and is expected to carry a US$799 sticker price.

Source: Engadget

Netflix to produce all future original programs in 4k, partners with Sony and Samsung

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings took to the stage of Sony’s press conference at CES to announce that they have partnered with Sony to push 4k content and 4k televisions of the tech company. Hastings said the streaming service aims to make 4k a viable option for streaming with Netflix’s Ultra HD offering capable of working under 15 Mbps bitrate.

Netflix will also be joining Amazon to partner with Samsung to deliver 4k streaming content to Samsung UHD TVs.

Source: The Verge

Corning to launch new germ-killing Gorilla Glass

Your next Corning Gorilla Glass-equipped device won’t just help protect you from scratches, it would keep germs at bay, too. The next-generation Gorilla Glass will be built with an antimicrobial coat to prevent the growth of bacteria, mildew, mold, fungi, and the like on your touchscreen device. The glass will have an ionic silver coating found on other germ-killing surfaces.

Source: Corning

Canon introduces new photo capture and sharing features in PowerShot N100

Canon debuts the offspring of last year’s PowerShot N at CES 2014. The PowerShot N100 is designed with a host of new features to help shooting and sharing photos a bit easier. The new compact cam gives you more creative freedom with Creative Shot mode, which creates five different versions of one shot aside from the original and gives you access to over 46 filters to choose from.

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