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Yahoo has received between 12,000 to 13,000 requests for user data from law enforcement agencies in the U.S. between Dec. 1 and May 31 this year, the company said Monday.The most common of these requests concerned fraud, homicides, kidnappings, and other criminal investigations, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and General Counsel Ron Bell wrote in a blog post.The company did not disclose how many of the requests for customer data were under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which has been at the center of a controversy after reports surfaced that the government was collecting data from a large number of users under the Act, including call metadata from telephone customers of Verizon."Like all companies, Yahoo! cannot lawfully break out FISA request numbers at this time because those numbers are classified; however, we strongly urge the federal government to reconsider its stance on this issue," the executives wrote.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Adobe announced a new Creative Cloud development today, individual Creative Cloud apps instead of just buying the whole Creative Suite. Of major photographer interest is the new Photoshop CC (CC = Creative Cloud). Adobe has a number of informational posts including minimum computer requirements along with an overview of new Photoshop CC features and an overview of their overview and a summary of the Creative Cloud new update and more in the official Adobe forums. The price for Photoshop CC is $20 per month on a 12-month contract, or $10 per month with a qualifying CS3 or later version. Details and options ("Single Apps") at the Adobe Store. In addition to Photoshop CC, fourteen other Adobe software products are available as "Single Apps" aka "CC" versions. The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

And now the time has come to round up the latest mirrorless action, covering up roughly the last two weeks since the previous episode... For previous and future reviews, check the Mirrorless Reviews category stream... Earlier today we posted the DSLR round-up and the Compacts with RAW round-up. The rest will be posted on Tuesday. Comparisons + Sony NEX-3N vs Panasonic GF3 at M43 Photo + Fuji X-E1 with 18-55 vs Leica M9 w/35mm f2 Biogon shootout at Serious Compacts + comparisons are not included in the by-brand segments below Canon + EOS-M review at CNet Reviews Fuji + X-Pro1 and X-E1 host Fuji 55-200 f3.5-4.8 OIS at Roland Lim + X-E1 RAW test at Colorfoto + X-E1 by Jim Hughes at TOP in Part #1 and Part #2 + X-E1 hosts Nikon lenses at Sound Image Plus + X-E1 thoughts by G. Dan Mitchell + stackable Fuji X-System Instant Rebates expired 6/29/13 Nikon + J3 review at CNet UK + V2 hosts samples with the 32mm f1.2 lens at DC Watch (Foto Act.) + continuous AF with AF-S arrives for 1 System via firmware update at Sans Mirror Olympus + E-P5 video by Damian The Big Dog (via hybridcams.fr) Panasonic + G6 review at ePhotozine + GF6 review at Optyczne.pl (translated) + GX1 review by Bill Beebe at Thew's Reviews: Part #1 and Part #2 + G1 paired with ancient lenses via DIY Photogrpahy Pentax + Q7 full size jPEG sample pictures at Pentax Japan (via Ricehigh) + Q10 at Dkamera.de Samsung + NX-300 reviews at PhotoXels and Steve's Digicams and Optyczne.pl (translated) + NX-300 opinion at Fotopolis.pl + NX-300 launch event at CSC Magazine Sony + NEX-3N reviews at Sony Alpha Lab and Photography Blog and ePhotozine and Imaging Resource The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

Adobe Photoshop CC is not available on Creative Cloud, along with all the other updated Creative Cloud applications. Photoshop CC updates include the following new features: All-new Smart Sharpen Photoshop Extended features included Intelligent upsampling Adobe Camera Raw as a filter Adobe Camera Raw 8 Editable rounded rectangles and other shapes Multiple shape and path selection Improved 3D painting Camera Shake Reduction Smart Object support for Blur Gallery and Liquify Mercury Graphics Engine Content-Aware Patch and Content-Aware Move On-canvas 3D controls at your fingertips Current Creative Cloud subscribers can install Photoshop CC by using the Adobe Creative Cloud connect app on their Mac or PC. New users can sign up for access to Photoshop CC on Adobe’s Creative Cloud website. Copyright/DMCA Notice: The RSS entry was originally published on Photography Bay and is protected by copyright laws. It is unlawful to (a) edit, modify, alter, or create derivative works of the text, content or links supplied by Photography Bay, (b) use any robot, spider, scraper, other device or manual process to monitor or copy any content from the Photography Bay RSS feed, (c) sell, retransmit or commercially exploit the Photography Bay RSS feed, headlines or content in any manner except as expressly permitted in writing by authorized representatives of Photography Bay, (d) incorporate advertising into or the placement of advertising associated with or targeted towards the Photography Bay RSS feed or (e) use the Photography Bay RSS feed for any unlawful purpose or in violation of the rights of others. RSSID#794326 Related posts: Adobe Confirms Photoshop CC Release for June 17 Photoshop CC Launches Tomorrow, June 17. Who’s On Board? Will Adobe Offer a “Regular” License of Photoshop Again?

Advanced Micro Devices is building its future server strategy around chips used in smartphones and tablets. The company said its first ARM server processors -- which will be released in the second half of next year -- will be faster and more powerful than its existing low-power x86 server processors.AMD on Tuesday shared initial details on its 64-bit ARM chips, code-named Seattle, which will have up to 16 CPU cores. The chips will be up to four times faster and more power efficient than the quad-core Opteron X-series chips, which draw up to 11 watts of power and are based on the x86 architecture.AMD will sell its first ARM processors alongside x86 server processors, which were also updated with new high-end Opteron chips due next year. But AMD expects ARM processors to outrun x86 chips in the long term.ARM processors dominate the smartphone and tablet markets today, and have been considered for use in servers processing cloud and Web workloads. Hewlett-Packard and Dell have built prototype servers with low-power ARM cores on which customers can benchmark and test programs.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

AMD plans to sample its first ARM-based processors for servers early next year, alongside paired CPUs and integrated graphics cores in an attempt to oust Intel's Xeon from its dominance in the server market. Specifically, AMD's ARM core will be code-named "Seattle," and will ship in volume during the second half of 2014, AMD executives said. In 2014, AMD will also ship "Berlin," a core available in both a CPU form factor as well as an APU, which integrates the processor with an integrated graphics coprocessor. Finally, there's the "Warsaw," which will compete with in high-performance computing (HPC) applications with the Xeon. Seattle is of interest to both AMD and to other industry watchers because it represents one of the more interesting opportunities for AMD to regain share in the server market. Last year, AMD said last year that it had agreed to license ARM 64-bit technology, and would combine it with its Freedom Fabric, the name given to its high-speed networking technology it acquired via SeaMicro. Intel sells more than 80 percent of all microprocessors by unit volume, but in servers it's a virtual dictatorship; during the fourth quarter of 2012, Mercury Research estimated that Intel sold about 95.7 percent of all server microprocessors sold. To compete, AMD needs something different, and it's hoping ARM represents that edge. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Sigma’s latest 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens has just been priced in the US. Designed specifically for DSLR cameras with APS-C size sensors, the 18-35mm F/1.8 lens offers a focal range equivalent to 27-52.5mm in the 35mm format. The 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens will be available in the US from early July for the street price of $799. [PhotographyBlog]

Sprint Nextel sued Clearwire and Dish Network on Monday in a bid to block Dish from taking over Clearwire, Sprint's majority-owned network partner.Dish and Sprint have been in a bidding war over Clearwire, which Sprint also plans to buy, and last week Clearwire's board recommended shareholders accept Dish's offer. But in a complaint filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery on Monday, Sprint said Dish's proposal violates its rights and those of other strategic investors. In its suit, Sprint wants to prevent the deal from being consummated and seeks unspecified damages.Sprint co-founded Clearwire along with several strategic partners in 2008 to build out a WiMax network to carry its first 4G service. It still owns a majority of Clearwire's stock and is seeking to buy out the rest of the company in order to build a strong LTE network to take on its larger rivals. Because of Clearwire's massive spectrum holdings, the fate of that company is expected to play a key role in the complicated takeover battle among Dish, SoftBank and Sprint. A lawsuit over Dish's Clearwire bid had been widely expected.Dish is also seeking to buy out Clearwire, but in its last bid the satellite TV and Internet provider said it would be willing to buy a minority stake as long as it got certain rights, such as being able to name three board members and approve material transactions with third parties.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

From Canon USA: Thank you for using Canon products. This notice is to proactively inform our customers of the details of the phenomena described below along with Canon’s support actions. Because we value the trust our customers have placed in us, we are dedicated to continuously improving product quality and delivering industry-leading service and support. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customer who may be inconvenienced. Affected Products EOS-1D X Digital SLR CameraEOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera Phenomena In some units of the models listed below, there is a possibility that the following phenomena may occur due to wear caused by insufficient lubrication within the camera’s driving mechanism.AF searches but does not lock in on the subject. (Caused by minute particles produced by wear mentioned above.)The image shown in the viewfinder is “blurry” or “not steady”. (Occurs if wear progresses.)Potentially Affected ProductsEOS-1D X: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “7”, the phenomena described above may occur.EOS-1D C: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, the phenomena described above may occur.NOTE: If the camera’s battery compartment contains one of the markings illustrated below, the camera is NOT affected by the phenomena described above even if the sixth digit of the serial number is one of the numbers mentioned above. Markings of UNAFFECTED cameras An "A" mark or a black mark on the silver bracket Support Potentially affected cameras will be inspected and repaired free of charge. If you own one of the potentially affected cameras please contact our Customer Support Center. This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region. Please register the EOS-1D X and the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available. Thank you,Customer Support OperationsCanon U.S.A., Inc Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR CameraContact Information for InquiriesCanon Customer Support CenterPhone: 1-800-OK-CANON, 1-800-652-2666, TDD: 1-866-251-3752Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com Canon EOS-1D C Cinema EOS CameraContact Information for InquiriesCanon Customer Support CenterPhone: 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free), 1-855-246-3367, TDD: 1-866-251-3752Email: CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com

Lean storage techniques will keep a lid on storage investments over the next few years, though the world's enterprises still are on track to buy 138 exabytes of storage system capacity in 2017, IDC said.Annual sales of storage capacity will grow by more than 30 percent every year between 2013 and 2017, according to a forecast the research company announced on Monday. But that growth will be slower than the steep pace recorded a few years ago because organizations have adopted ways of using storage more efficiently, including cloud storage services, IDC analyst Natalya Yezhkova said.Data deduplication, data compression, thin provisioning and storage virtualization all will help enterprises limit their purchases of new storage capacity, Yezhkova said. Those techniques can reduce the amount of space consumed by a given bit of information or help companies allocate new storage as needed instead of overbuying.IDC estimates more than 102 exabytes of external and 36 exabytes of internal storage system capacity will be sold in 2017, up from just 20 exabytes of external and 8 exabytes of internal capacity in 2012. External storage sits outside of servers, while internal goes inside them.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here