Kodak to launch Android phones because they can

Kodak is bringing its first line of Android devices to the upcoming CES. They promise “best-in-class image management software and features along with great design and UI.” They will unveil a 4G phone, tablet, and connected camera. These devices will be made by Bullitt Group while the name and cache will come from Kodak. Bullitt has a similar arrangement with Caterpillar and their line of rugged Android devices. We’re not sure if this’ll be a success or not, but we do wish them luck.

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Kodak files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The Big Freeze: Kodak faces uncertain times. Photo from Vator.tvBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It is a sad day for many who grew up around Kodak and its film, CD and digital products.

Reports that the company has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. This is a sad, yet not altogether unexpected move. The rising tide of competition in digital cameras, which Kodak also pioneered, plus its lacklustre performance in newer industries like printers, digital photo frames and its inability to continue leveraging the sale of its patent portfolio have eventually done the company in.

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SourceCode: What went wrong at Kodak?

The Big Freeze: Kodak faces uncertain times. Photo from Vator.tv

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The recent news that Eastman Kodak could be headed into bankruptcy is surprising not just because Kodak  has thrived for most of its 131 years, but because innovation and invention have long been the foundations of this once great and powerful company. Long after it monopolized film and consumer cameras, Kodak's list of critical innovations have touched the world at large. 

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Review: Kodak Playsport video camera

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Once a company synonymous with all things pertaining to still photography, Kodak has decided to glide through the winds of change by navigating its future on print solutions, affordable digital cameras and handheld video cameras. Their Kodak Playsport camera competes with every smartphone that shoots video as well as Cisco's successful Flip line of handheld cameras but Kodak's rugged, intuitive and waterproof shooter carves its own niche as the de facto camera for the sporty set.

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