Reuters – With videos of catwalk shows, pictures of glamorous models and a catalog of chic products, luxury brands are creating “digital mirrors” online as they turn to the internet to tap into growing e-commerce demand.
Macworld.com – Remember what life was like before the iPhone? Back when we had to print out maps for trips, do simple calculations in our heads, drive around to find a good restaurant, and watch YouTube videos on a device no smaller than a laptop? Dark times, indeed.
AP – Apple’s iPad tablet device, with a touch screen that is 9.7 inches diagonally and meant for watching videos, browsing the Web and reading electronic books, goes on sale next month. Six models will be available.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t convertible Netbook tablet is priced to compete with the iPad, but underwhelming battery life and unpredictable touch response mar an otherwise sharp-looking portable.
AP – YouTube is adding captions to millions of Internet videos.
The versatile HP Mini 210 adds best-of features from other HP laptops, but its HD video card requires a still-in-beta Flash update for streaming video.
Reuters – TiVo Inc introduced a television set-top box on Tuesday that simplifies finding videos from Web outlets like Netflix and YouTube in addition to local program listings.
RoboThespian model RT3 shows off his acting chops in some new promo videos.
Dell’s popular Netbook adds HD video acceleration for a solid movie-watching experience, but requires a still-in-beta Flash update for streaming video.
Reuters – British cable TV operator Virgin Media has chosen online video publisher Brightcove to provide and support short videos for its more than 11 million monthly website visitors.
