Some flooding on NC Outer Banks as Earl passes (AP)

AP - First light reveals some flooding on the narrow vacation islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks after Hurricane Earl passed in the night.

Miami airport evacuated when suspicious item found (AP)

AP - A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport's six concourses along with an onsite hotel were evacuated after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag, authorities said.

TI reveals new teensy projector chip
The new nHD model of the Pico DLP line has better optical performance and lower power consumption, Texas Instruments says.

SD revamp to triple flash card speeds in 2012
The SD Association should rev its flash card specification in 2011 with faster cards arriving the year after. Also at IFA, Toshiba announces faster cards using today's SD technology.

Hama Katoomba Photo Backpacks
Hama has announced a new range of “Katoomba” photo backpacks / sling bags. Read more and comment »

Olympus Updates Lens Roadmaps
Olympus has updated its Micro Four Thirds (MFT) and E-system lens roadmaps. Read more and comment »

New shots from D700

flash pointed straight up....