PhotoSpring 8 is a new-generation digital photo frame billed as the World's first completely automated digital photo album. The device features an 8" touch-screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, built-in SD, microSD and USB slots, as well as WiFi connectivity. It automatically gathers photos from various sources, and organises them in a single, easy-to-access location. Facial recognition technology automatically identifies and tags the people in each photo. The search function can find photos by people, location, date, or any combination of the three. Photos can be automatically shared with designated family and friends based on the people tagged in each photo. PhotoSpring 8 also includes an integrated voice-activated digital assistant to help with everyday tasks and information requests. The product - which is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter - shall be available from April 2016. Pricing for the base model with 16GB of memory will start at $199 but "early birds" can get it for $99 by backing the project now.

Photospring Press Release

PhotoSpring Introduces World’s First Completely Automated Digital Photo Album with Digital Assistant

• 8 inch 1280x800 resolution touch-screen, built-in SD/mSD/USB slots, and Wi-Fi
• Automatically Gathers, Organizes, Selects, Displays, and Shares photos and videos
• Digital Assistant provides audio and visual responses to voice-activated queries
• Prices start at $199.00 for 16GB capacity – 32GB and 128GB also available

(Los Angeles, CA – September 22, 2015) – PhotoSpring™ (www.photospring.com) introduces the world’s first completely automated digital photo album.

PhotoSpring 8 applies advanced image processing and artificial intelligence technology to move beyond the potential digital photo frames once held. It automatically gathers photos from various sources, organizes them, and displays the best ones on its eight inch high resolution screen. PhotoSpring 8 also includes an integrated voice-activated digital assistant to help with everyday tasks and information requests.

“It’s never been easier to take photos, but the technology to manage them has not caught up. The majority of people we interviewed expressed disappointment with never seeing their photos, difficulty keeping them organized, and frustration with not being able to find photos when needed,” explained Dan Ho, CEO and co-founder of PhotoSpring. “PhotoSpring 8 solves these problems. First, it gathers all your photos together and organizes them in a single, easy-to-access location. It then intelligently selects, displays, and shares photos without any effort required on your part. By automating this entire process, you can now see photos from your entire collection every day, without any hassle.”

PhotoSpring 8 is a complete photo management system in a single device. It is designed with ease of use as the primary goal. Photos are stored directly on the device to provide the highest level of privacy without any subscription fees required. With a touch-screen interface and internal rechargeable battery, PhotoSpring 8 can be conveniently picked up to browse and manage photos anywhere.

PhotoSpring 8 organizes photos so they are easy to find, share, and enjoy. Facial recognition technology automatically identifies and tags the people in each photo. The search function can find photos by people, location, date, or any combination of the three. Photos can be automatically shared to designated family and friends based on the people tagged in each photo. Taking advantage of its prominent position within the home or office, PhotoSpring 8 also includes a voice-activated digital assistant. The digital assistant gives quick, hands-free responses to information requests for weather, traffic, directions, and news.

Pricing and Availability
PhotoSpring 8 will be available online and at select retail outlets April 2016. The base model with 16GB memory will start at $199. Other capacity options include 32GB model for $249, and 128GB model for $349. More information can be found on the PhotoSpring website at:
www.PhotoSpring.com

About PhotoSpring
PhotoSpring is led by a team of experienced professionals driven by their passion for digital photography. Combining together decades of experience in the areas of image processing, computer vision, hardware design, search optimization, and consumer product marketing, PhotoSpring is dedicated to revolutionizing the way people interact with and enjoy their photos.

Product Feature Highlights

• Automatically displays the best photos everyday selected by quality and relevance
• Photo slideshow
• Video playback for HD formats up to 1920x1080 at 30 frames per second
• Gather photos from various camera and storage device sources
• Assess and select photos based on photo quality criteria
• Face recognition to identify and tag people in the photos
• Sort photos based on available and derived metadata from each photo
• Search photos based on key words and identified people
• Share photos of specific people to designated family and friends instantaneously
• Intelligent digital assistant responds to voice queries and commands
• One step back-up to USB Flash drive
• Optional cloud storage and viewing features available

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