Logitech launches webcam for TVs

Logitech has launched the "LogitechTV Cam for Skype", dedicated to a webcam video conferencing software Skype. Originality of the webcam? It is designed to operate with televisions connected to Panasonic. The Viera range 2011 are indeed compatible with Skype and the Logitech camera - which plugs into USB - is able to work with the 720p models.

TV Cam is very similar to C910 but is more expensive sold: $ 150 against $ 100. The definition is announced of 1280 x 720, with a 5x digital zoom and - good news - autofocus. It features two directional microphones to improve sound quality and requires an Internet connection can upload to 1 Mbps, which limits the number of people who can work in 720p.

Cisco stops Flip cameras

In March 2009, Cisco bought Pure Digital Technologies, the firm at the base of a social phenomenon: the pocket camcorders. The Flip Video has indeed been on the front of the stage for a few months, both small devices (about the size of a phone) have been successful. The videos in HD (720p) swept YouTube and other companies (Kodak, among others) have followed this path on Cisco.

However, Cisco has announced the end of "Flip" and the cessation of production. Cisco is refocusing on its traditional markets and the world abandons the public. The reason is obviously easy to find: for two years, smartphones have become very popular and filming in HD without any problem.