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4GB Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video Cards Updated

added on 2009-05-06 05:14:00
by Tanya Palta

Eye-fi users can now directly upload videos from their digital camera to Picasa Web Albums, Photobucket or SmugMug, in addition to YouTube(TM) or Flickr. The 4GB Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video cards can also can upload photos and videos directly to the computer and can also automatically geotags photos and videos. Eye-Fi’s newest wireless SD memory cards are now available at Apple Retail Stores and Best Buy locations nationwide for an MSRP of $79 (4GB Eye-Fi Share Video) and $99 (4GB Eye-Fi Explore Video).

Tags: Eye-Fi, Updates, Memory Cards, Accessories

Eye-Fi Explore Video and Share Video 4GB Wi-Fi Cards Now Shipping

added on 2009-04-13 01:44:00
by Tanya Palta

The Eye-Fi Explore Video and Share Video 4GB Wi-Fi SDHC cards are now shipping. One can order them online or wait till April 19th to buy them from stores. The Explore is selling for $99.99 and the Video can be bought for $79.99.

Via Engadget

Tags: Eye-Fi, Updates, Memory Cards, Accessories

Eye-Fi to Incorporate Youtube Support

added on 2009-01-08 03:58:00
by Tanya Palta

Soon Eye-Fi users will be able to wirelessly upload videos from their digital camera to YouTube and a home computer. Eye-Fi will preview the technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, in booth #32024 in the TechZone of South Hall Three. Eye-Fi is designing its video upload service to support for full-resolution HD video, since newer cameras like the Nikon D90 are able to capture HD video.

Tags: eye-fi, youtube, memory cards, CES

Eye-Fi 4GB Eye-Fi Anniversary Edition Card

added on 2008-11-13 01:34:00
by Tanya Palta

To commemorate their one-year anniversary, Eye-Fi has announced the 4GB Eye-Fi Anniversary Edition wireless SD memory card. The special edition comes in Eye-Fi’s original slide-out package and is available only at Costco.com for $99 to club members, or on http://www.eye.fi for $129. The card can be upgraded post purchase to include additional features, such as automatic geotagging and hotspot access.

Tags: Eye-Fi, 4GB Eye-Fi Anniversary Edition, Wireless card, accessories, memory cards

Eye-Fi Wireless cards Updated

added on 2008-09-25 02:29:00
by Tanya Palta

At Photokina 2008, enhancements for the wireless Eye-Fi cards were made. Apart from a significant speed boost, Eye-Fi users willnow be able to upload photos to Apple’s MobileMe and AdoramaPix. By using the updated Eye-Fi Manager Web application, users can add the following services to their cards:

      Web Sharing – Users who have an Eye-Fi Home card can add Eye-Fi’s popular Web sharing service to send photos directly from their camera to one of more than 20 online photo sharing, printing, social networking or blogging sites using a wireless network, saving the time and hassle of manually uploading from the computer. Annual service fee: $9.99.

      Geotagging – Users who have an Eye-Fi Home or Share card can add geotagging to their card.
      Geotagging invisibly adds geographic information indicating where the photo was taken, allowing users to map where their memories were captured. Annual service fee: $14.99.

      Hotspot Access – Users who have an Eye-Fi Share card can upgrade their card to automatically upload photos away from home at more than 10,000 Wayport hotspots and through open hotspots. Annual service fee: $14.99.

Tags: Photokina 2008, Eye-Fi, Updates, Memory Cards, Accessories

Nikon D90 is Eye-Fi Connected

added on 2008-08-27 14:07:00
by Tanya Palta

The newly announced Nikon D90 is Nikon’s second “Eye-Fi Connected” camera, following the Nikon D60. To give an enhanced experience to their customers, the Nikon D90 will automatically detect when an Eye-Fi card is inserted and manage its power settings to make sure that photos upload smoothly for sharing and storing.

Tags: Nikon D90, D90, Cameras, Eye-Fi

SmugMug and Eye-Fi Collaborate

added on 2008-08-14 04:56:00
by Tanya Palta

SmugMug, an online photo sharing website and Eye-Fi have collaborated to provide free geotagging and hotspot access for SmugMug members using an Eye-Fi Share card or original Eye-Fi Card.

“SmugMug users who have Eye-Fi cards love how easy it is to upload photos and share those memories in cool ways on our site. Our photo map has become extremely popular and sets us apart from other online sharing sites,” said Chris MacAskill, president and co-founder of SmugMug. “This opportunity makes it even easier for people to spend more time enjoying their photos, and less time uploading and tagging their images.”CMS

Tags: SmugMug, News, Eye-Fi Share, memory card, Eye-Fi

PropertyPreviews.com Announces New 'Instant Connect' Feature for the Eye-Fi Wireless Memory Card

added on 2008-07-29 04:25:00
by Tanya Palta

Eye-Fi Inc, manufacturers of the first wireless memory card announced a new tie-up with PropertyPreviews.com. For the uninitiated, latter is a free video creation and distribution service for real estate professionals . With the new collaboration, property dealers can now wirelessly upload their video footage to the website.

"PropertyPreviews.com makes it simple to create compelling, interactive property tours so real estate professionals and home sellers can effectively market their listing," said Jeff Harris, General Manager for PropertyPreviews.com. "Integrating with Eye-Fi's wireless photo uploading capabilities makes the process even more convenient because users can send their photos directly from their camera to our site."

Tags: Eye-Fi Explore, memory card, Eye-Fi

Eye-Fi Ties Up With Adobe, Nikon and Circuit City

added on 2008-07-23 05:17:00
by Tanya Palta

Eye-Fi Inc. recently announced online photo sharing partnerships with Adobe and Nikon and retailer Circuit City. Thanks to the new tie-up, one will be able to wirelessly upload images that are stored on the Eye-Fi memory card to Adobe® Photoshop® Express and Nikon’s my Picturetown.

“Expanding our partnerships to include more interactive sites is important to digital photo enthusiasts and to Eye-Fi,” said Jef Holove, CEO of Eye-Fi. “The integration of Adobe Photoshop Express and my Picturetown adds two rich online photo options – from two of the best brands in digital photography – to the Eye-Fi Service. And, the addition of Circuit City stores is a major step in the expansion of this new category being created by Eye-Fi.”

Tags: Eye-Fi Explore, memory card, Eye-Fi, Adobe, Nikon

The New Eye-Fi Explore Memory Card

added on 2008-05-13 03:51:00
by Tanya Palta

Eye-Fi extended their portfolio by adding the Eye-Fi Explore Memory Card. Unveiled at the O’Reilly Where 2.0 Conference, the card is capable of automatic geo-tagging. The Eye-Fi Explore will retail for $129 and one will be able add location tags to pictures using Skyhook’s global Wi-Fi Positioning System. Via the card users can upload their photos away from home at more than 10,000 Wayport hotspots in the U.S.

The 2GB Eye-Fi Explore includes unlimited Web uploads, unlimited geotagging and one year of hotspot access at Wayport locations. The Eye-Fi Explore (MSRP $129.00) will be available at major online retailers beginning June 6, 2008.

Tags: Eye-Fi Explore, memory card, Eye-Fi, unveiled

One Million Digital Memories Uploaded to the Web Through Eye-Fi

added on 2008-04-22 04:38:00
by Tanya Palta

The wireless trend is catching on in the imaging world. Yesterday Eye-Fi, Inc announced that Eye-Fi users have uploaded around one million photographs onto the web. In fact according to the company’s finding every minute, seven photos are wirelessly sent from an Eye-Fi Card to one of Eye-Fi's 25 online photo sharing, blogging, printing and social networking Web site partners. The 2G Eye-Fi Card retails for $99.99 USD and is PC and Mac compatible.

"Users are showing us that the Eye-Fi Card is changing the way they share and save photos, and this milestone certainly underscores that," said CEO Jef Holove. "With the Eye-Fi Card, uploading digital memories is automatic and effortless, so users are sharing photos with friends and family while the memories are still fresh. They aren't waiting until their memory card is full or they have spare time to transfer pictures from their cameras."

Tags: Eye-Fi, Accessories, Memory Cards

Eye-Fi Offers “Smart Boost” Upgrade

added on 2008-02-06 03:58:00
by Tanya Palta

Eye-Fi Card users after 12th Febuary can update their cards with the “Smart Boost” upgrade that will make wireless photo uploads more efficient. The new upgrade will determine the most efficient way to send users’ photos where they want them and one can also upload images if the user’s computer is turned off. In this case, the Eye-Fi Card will automatically send photos from the camera, through the home Wi-Fi network, to the Web-based Eye-Fi Service.

“The magic of the Eye-Fi Card is that it has the power built in to intelligently deliver the best experience,” said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. “Smart Boost is a good example of our aim to offer both new and existing users exciting new capabilities while keeping complicated things simple.

Tags: Eye-Fi, Smart Boost, Upgrades, Updates, Accessories, Memory Cards

Eye-Fi Adds More Mac Support

added on 2008-01-15 06:24:00
by Tanya Palta

At Macworld, Eye-Fi, makers of the world's first wireless memory card announced new capabilities for Mac users. With the new updates, Mac users will be able directly upload images to iPhoto wirelessly and there is now support for Safari and Leopard.

The Mac upgrade will also allow Mac users to use the Safari 3 browser to access the Web-based Eye-Fi Manager for managing card settings and upload preferences. The Card retails for $99.99 USD and for more information, please visit www.eye.fi

"With iPhoto, Apple has made saving and managing photos a cornerstone of the Mac experience, so adding new Mac capabilities is an important step for Eye-Fi,” said Ben Bajarin, Creative Strategies. "This new automatic import feature for iPhoto will save users time and hassle and deliver the seamless experience Apple customers demand.”

Tags: Macworld, mAC, Eye-Fi, News, Wireless, Leopard

Engadget's Hands On Review of Eye-Fi

added on 2007-11-25 17:12:00
by Tanya Palta

Engadget got their hands on the WiFi-enabled SD card, Eye-Fi that lets you wirelessly transfer photos from your camera to your computer. So does the card actually deliver?

Well judging from Engadget’s first impressions review, there is still much to desire. The card does eliminate the use of an USB cable however there is no option to upload select images. This means that this “wi-fi wonder” uploads all your images at once and at the cost of your camera battery.

Tags: Eye-Fi, Wi-Fi

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