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Nixon Brings the Noise With the Introduction of the Brand’s Latest Personal Audio Line for Holiday 2011

ENCINITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Just in time for the holidays, Nixon, the premium watch and audio brand from Southern California, today announced the release of their latest line of personal audio products. Working closely with an elite group of world-class surf, skate and snow athletes and music professionals in the audio line development process, Nixon’s three new additions include the RPM, an over-ear DJ headphone, the Micro Blaster, an in-ear and low profile headphone, and the TPS, a compact and modern travel speaker. All priced at under $200 and available immediately, the three models are on sale directly at NixonNow.com and better fashion, snow, surf and skate retailers globally.

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5 Awesome iPhone Apps for Photographers

If you are a photographer who has been around long enough to see the ushering-in of the digital age, then you know how very much technology has changed the art (and sometimes science) of photography.

Even if you are new to photography, or only a hobbyist, you most likely understand the many ways in which new technological advances are constantly changing the face of photography. Whatever your interest in photography is, are you taking full advantage of all the techno-world has to offer? If you are an iPhone user, you may be pleased to find how easy it is to tap into this world with just a few taps of your screen. Here are five awesome iPhone apps for photographers:

Pano. This app makes it easy for you to snap panoramic photos (that actually turn out great!), either with or without the use of a tripod. That’s because Pano allows you to take a series of shots to create your panorama, as long as you want it, then actually lines up the photos itself!

Portrait Professional. If you are into taking portraits, then you understand the importance of showing your subjects in their best light. This app allows you to make a multitude of necessary portrait edits, without compromising the integrity of your photos, and it even comes in a free trial version.

Poses. This app is ideal for photographers who regularly shoot models, and who want a handy reference for pose types. Offering three volumes of over a thousand poses to choose from, you can always be sure to find just the right fit for your backdrop, and Poses even compares your real-life model’s posing form to its virtual pose examples and gives you feedback that you can use as prompts for your model.

Adobe PhotoShop Express. Adobe is known for providing the best photo editing capabilities available in the market, and now you can use Adobe PhotoShop from the convenience of an iPhone app. What’s more, it’s free!

Camerabag. This is a must-have for any type of photographer, offering a wide array of camera filters and image treatments that allow you to fully customize the mood and feeling of your photos.
With its 8 megapixel camera and other high-tech features, the iPhone camera easily holds in own in comparison to other standard mid-range digital cameras. Make the most of what your iPhone has to offer, and have some fun in the process, by using these iPhone apps to snap and edit your photographic art.

About the Author: Tod Maleszka is a amateur photographer with full-time ambitions. He particularly enjoys using both his tablet pc and his iPhone to create unique abstract photos.

New Bose On-Ear Audio Headphones

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Bose has introduced its next-generation of on-ear headphones: the OE2 and OE2i audio headphones. The OE2 and OE2i headphones deliver demonstrably better audio performance than their predecessors, and feature an updated look and design. Music is reproduced with improved depth and clarity, and the new contoured styling creates a closer, more comfortable fit.

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The Energizer Bunny Gets His Groove Going With New Mobile Ad

Energizer Embraces New Mobile Marketing Strategy as the Rock Star Spirit of the Energizer Bunny® Makes Its Way Onto Mobile Devices in the Name of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ — The Energizer Bunny® is drumming and rocking his way onto mobile devices everywhere thanks to a new mobile marketing ad campaign on Apple’s iAd Network. iAd is Apple’s mobile advertising platform, reaching millions of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users right in their favorite apps. By leveraging iAd, Energizer is reaching new and more relevant audiences to help further awareness of their partnership with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Energizer is helping the Foundation restore instrumental music education in America’s public schools with a $250,000 donation, including grants of donated instruments to eight schools in need around the country.

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Is the iPhone 3GS to be Discontinued?

In the year since its release, Apple’s iPhone 4 has fast become one of the world’s most popular smartphones. However, it has not been without its problems. The well-publicised signal problems have led to many people wishing to switch to an iPhone choosing their earlier model, the 3GS.

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