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ACD SYSTEMS
ACD Systems International Inc. released ACDSee Photo Editor 2008, the next version of its layout software. New software features include faster processing time; custom creative tools and options for resizing, cropping, and masking; quick optimization for the web and advanced printing functions; artistic effects that can be added, modified, or deleted at any time; a "trim to shape" feature for quick and easy use of design templates; advanced journaling and text curving capabilities; and layout tools.
For more information, visit www.ACDSEE.com.

BALLSTARS
Ballstars' exclusive proprietary photo heat-transfer press and system allows stores and labs to put photos and text on traditional footballs, basketballs, and baseballs to create unique keepsakes and mementos. Ballstars' personalized footballs come in three sizes: the full-size football is regulation size and completely authentic; the mid-size football is 9 inches and comes packed 24 pieces per case; and the mini football, which is 6 inches, also comes packed 24 pieces per case. Each football features a white panel that will accept Ballstars' heat transfer.
For more information, visit www.ballstars.com.

EYE-FI
EYE-FI announced three new wireless SD memory cards: the Eye-Fi Explore, Eye-Fi Share, and Eye-Fi Home. Appropriate for professionals, the Eye-Fi Explore (shown at left) will automatically add geographic location tags to each photo and allow users to upload their images from Wi-Fi hotspots. The original Eye-Fi Card, now called Eye-Fi Share, is designed for the photographer who wants to effortlessly upload images directly to his or her preferred photo-sharing site in addition to his or her computer.
For more information, visit www.EYE.FI.

ONONE SOFTWARE, INC.
onOne Software, Inc., announced the availability of its new Plug-in Suite 4 software for Adobe Photoshop. The onOne Software Plug-In Suite 4 combines full versions of six essential software tools: Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro, PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition, PhotoFrame 3.1 Professional Edition, Mask Pro 4.1, PhotoTune 2.2, and FocalPoint 1.0.
For more information, visit www.ONONESOFTWARE.com.

PANASONIC
Panasonic expanded its High Definition (HD) suite of products with the announcement of two new full-HD camcorders, the HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100, the world's first AVCHD camcorders with a 3MOS system. The HDC-SD100 records to SD media, while the hybrid HDC-HS100 records to both SD media and its internal 60GB hard drive. Both models include manual functions for the user who wants more precise control over zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed, and white balance. The camcorders also include Panasonic's new Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, an intuitive set of technologies that automatically activate, making video shooting easy and seamless.
For more information, visit www.panasonic.com.

CASIO AMERICA
casio America, Inc., announced the newest model in its EXILIM digital camera series--the slim EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150, which features a wide-angle zoom lens, a CCD-shift anti-shake function, a 3-inch LCD, and an 8.1-effective-megapixel resolution image sensor.
For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

SANYO
SANYO introduced the Xacti HD1010, an ultra-compact, full 1920x1080 (1080i) high-definition digital camcorder featuring "Face Chaser" face-detection technology for both video and stills, as well as a new slow-motion video mode. The sleek and easy-to-use HD1010 takes 4-megapixel digital still images and records video and stills to SD or SDHC cards up to 32GB.
For more information, visit www.SANYODIGITAL.com.

JOBO AG
JOBO AG released the JOBO Photo Display PDJ152, which includes three interchangeable clip-on frames in black, white, and silver. It also features a large 15-inch high-intensity-resolution TFT-Color-LCD display to showcase digital images; large internal memory for easy access to images; and many other user-friendly functions.
For more information, visit www.JOBO.com.