Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas

August 21, 2008 By JESSICA MINTZ , AP Technology Writer Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas (AP)

In this screen shot provided by Microsoft, Photosynth, Microsoft's new online tool for presenting a collection of related digital photos, is shown. Users can upload their pictures and sit back while the software matches pixels and arranges the image.Viewers can "walk" around the collection in an experience that melds online photo gallery and video player. (AP Photo/Microsoft)

(AP) -- Digital cameras have liberated awe-struck travelers and proud parents from worrying about the price of film processing. But showing off those megapixels of memories is still reminiscent of tedious living room slideshows - and perhaps now worse, because instead of one blurry photo of the Eiffel Tower or the high school musical, there might be 50.

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is this new? i thought this software came bundled with the camera?
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