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Victor Vaughan, assistant managing editor/presentation at The Arizona Daily Star, has been named national photo editor for The Associated Press. The appointment was announced Friday by AP Director of Photography Santiago Lyon. Vaughan will lead a photo staff of some 200 around the United States. "I am delighted to welcome Victor into this new role. He has the focus, the talent and the desire to take on this crucial job in the AP's photo department," Lyon said. "He will bring energy, vision and imagination to his new challenge of overseeing AP's extensive photo operations in the U.S." Vaughan, 43, joined the Daily Star in 2002 as director of photography and in 2004 was named assistant managing editor/presentation, overseeing both the photo and graphics departments.
Camera disguised as a clock makes home-spying easy
If you've ever wondered whether the neighbors are taking a dip in your pool while you're at work or how the baby sitter is really treating your kids, the LukWerks Spy Camera might be for you. The camera is disguised as a digital desk clock and controlled by software installed on your home Windows-based PC. Because it communicates with the computer over the electrical wires in your house, it doesn't need to be near the PC. And it can be monitored from anywhere. But, if you're like me, you might not have much worth spying on. The house plants grow, slowly. The dog sleeps. And there aren't any fairies hiding your socks in the closet. The system couldn't be easier to use. A receiver about the size of a pack of cigarettes plugs into an electrical outlet near your computer and links to the PC through a USB cable.
International photographers to share secrets at Gulf Photo Plus 2007
Gulf Photo Plus (GPP) 2007, the region's only Photography Experience Event taking place at Knowledge Village in Dubai Internet City, brings 14 leading international photographers and image software experts to Dubai from 20th to 25th March for a full program of workshops and learning for photographers of all levels. .
Sony Ericsson's K810 and K550 Cybershot Phones
The K810 Cyber-shot phone is a sleek, high-performance device boasting a 3.2 megapixel camera including auto focus and a Xenon flash. The K550 Cyber-shot 2.0 megapixel camera phone has a compact (14mm thin) form factor with very easy to use features. "Worldwide, consumers are realizing that the best digital camera is the one you have with you," says Steve Walker, head of global product marketing at Sony Ericsson. "The K800/K790 introduced last year established the Cyber-shot phone as a credible fusion of phone and camera. Now the K810 and K550 move the market forward by introducing new applications and providing real improvements in the customer experience. Attractive price points also mean Cyber-shot phones are available to a whole new audience." The K810 Cyber-shot phone is a UMTS 2100 (GSM 900/1800/1900) device available beginning Q2 2007 in Europe and Asia.
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