Adobe launches Photoshop web-storage and Elements 7, with new tools
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Adobe has launched a slew of new products, as well as an update to Photoshop Elements to version 7. The most notable being the introduction of Photoshop.com web-based photo storage, as well as a java-based mobile application for uploading photos to the web for safe-keeping.










Many cities in Arizona, especially the Phoenix area, are turning to photo-based traffic enforcement systems to more or less cut down on the need for street police. When caught by a camera, you’re mailed tickets for minor traffic and speed violations instead of being pulled over. The move is stirring controversy among residents, and protests have already begun.
Ricoh has announced the Ricoh R10. The 10 megapixel camera is a follow-up to the Ricoh R8. There’s no word yet on a release date and pricing for the US, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look.
Olympus announced two new compact cameras late yesterday the Olympus FE-360, and Olympus FE-370. Both of the new digital cameras are pocket-sized and lightweight and are sporting an 8-megapixel resolution.
Adding effects your photos can be a neat way to make an old photo look new again, or a new photo look old as is the case with Wanokoto Lab’s web app. The application takes your uploaded photos, and ages them in seconds to look like they were something taken fifty or 60 years ago.
SmugMug is now working with wireless card creator Eye-Fi to offer free geo-tagging and hotspot access for SmugMug members. Use of the service only requires that SmugMug members he using an Eye-Fi Share or original Eye-Fi memory card in their cameras.
Picwing launched last Friday. The site is essentially a photo-sharing site with a twist: it allows you to send your photos wirelessly to a digital photo frame in your home directly from the site.
Polaroid has created a point and shoot digital camera with a bit of an old school feel. The company is reportedly working on creating a digital camera with photo printer attached that will look like the original Polaroid from years past.
A recently published patent application indicates that Canon is working on a way to power your SLR with fuel cells. The new technology could mean saying goodbye to double A batteries, and hello to a much more efficient way to power your camera.
Fujifilm has announced three new compact cameras. The cameras range from the zoom heavy S2000HD to the ultra compact J150w.
There seems to be plenty of high-end software available for photography professionals, but when it comes to having that high-end functionality without the professional designation- it’s harder to find. LiveEdit.com has been around for some time, but only available to photography and advertising professionals in the past. Such is not the case now that it’s been opened to the public.
Nikon has announced six new digital cameras. All six cameras are going to be part of the companies Coolpix line and will be rocking some features new to Nikon cameras such as blink warning, smile mode, and a scene auto selector mode.
Sony announced two new digital cameras this morning the DSC-T700 and the DSC-T77. Both digital cameras sport a 10.1 megapixel resolution, touch screen LCD’s and more importantly Sony’s blink detection and “Smile Shutter” functionality.
Shutterstock is a website designed for amateur photographers to make a little extra spending cash for their photos by allowing them to be used by web designers, graphic artists, magazine editors and other editorial types in their respective publications.
Fujifilm announced the FinePix Z200fd today. The compact digital camera will have a 10 megapixel resolution, a 2.7-inch LCD screen. In addition to the traditional digital camera stats, the Finpix Z200fd also has added two features the “Couple Timer” and “Group Timer” modes that are designed with the intention of letting the photographer get in the shot.