Canon has unveiled the EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i), the latest addition to its compact DSLR series. The upper-entry-level camera features a 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with 1080p HD video recording at 20fps. It also offers a 3.0 inch LCD with 920,000 dot resolution and an ISO sensitivity range expandable up to 12800 equivalent. [...]

Australia will reduce the number of visas issued to skilled migrants for the first time in 10 years to protect jobs in an economy teetering on recession. The skilled visa intake will be cut by 18,500, or 14 percent, to 115,000 this year from 133,500 forecast in December as the global financial crisis puts pressure [...]