Archive for the 'Webcam Hardware' Category

Newest iPad Parts Photos Still Support Camera Theory

PowerBookMedic has received what they believe to be the final revision of the iPad midframe. The frame apparently still contains webcam holes that are of a slightly different style and no longer allow the current iSight modules to fit snugly.
The most notable feature in this frame is that the webcam holes remain. The holes appear [...]

I See You Typing…

The China-based cyber-spy network known as “GhostNet” is a sophisticated group of hackers capable of logging its victims’ keystrokes, stealing their documents, capturing images from their screens—and staring creepily at them through their webcams.
In a report released last month, Canadian researchers concluded that GhostNet has cracked at least 1,295 computers in 103 different countries, specifically [...]

Webcam TVs – Samsung Jumps is a Skype Enabled TV

Samsung has announced that they will be equipping their TVs with the ability to support Skype video calls. The new TVs are already available in South Korea, but you could expect to see Skype on TV from Samsung in other parts of the world within the next year.
Skype on TV sounds like a great idea, [...]

Test of wide variety of webcam

We have tested a wide variety of cameras with Test my Cam, and pretty much anything that works with Windows DirectShow will give you a satisfactory experience, but a few cameras stand out for having superior image quality due to superior optics and optical auto-focus.
For general desktop usage, I recommend the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 [...]

How to Set up a Webcam

Webcams are useful and exciting tools in the modern workplace. The webcam can be utilised to create better communications between yourself and your clients, or for building rapport from one company branch or office no matter where you are based. But how to install a webcam? follow the guidelines below:
Steps
1. Purchase the right webcam. There [...]

Apple iPad May Ship with Webcam…

Close scrutiny of the iPad which Steve Jobs presented at Apple’s special event last week shows what may be webcam, tucked away in the black screen bezel just like it is on the MacBook Pro.
A screen-grab from the official video of the event shows nothing but a small dot above the screen, opposite the home [...]

Rumor: Apple’s Tablet Will Be Shared By Family Members and Recognize Your Face Via Webcam!?

WSJ says Apple’s been researching e-textbooks, as well as newspapers and magazines. Welcome to 2009 when we broke this story with 6 sources. But to credit, there’s a lot more. And it’s interesting.
Apple’s been talking to CBS and Disney to get a monthly TV subscription deal going, and working with EA to demo how well [...]

How to Choose the Right Webcam Surveillance Software?

Many people want to have some kind of spy equipment for better home security. However, besides wireless spy cameras, VCR or DVR systems, there is also special software used to control those surveillance gadgets.
Large companies use professional security systems along with already built in (embedded digital video recorder or PC based DVR soft) spy camera [...]

Web Around: Web Cam Privacy & Security

The purpose of the WebAround is to provide protection to webcam users’ privacy. Whether you are blocking out a background, or protecting your personal privacy the WebAround is perfect for any situation.
The WebAround screen is great for home, office or on the go use. The WebAround is a collapsible webcam back drop that was designed [...]

Mole and Vue Webcams reviewed

The entry hall in my house has been a test bed for home monitoring cameras for years. I like to be able to record people coming into the house and see what’s going on around the front door. Anyone with a family and occasional babysitters will understand. So I continue to look for simple, robust [...]