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Cable & Satellite

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 19, 2:37pm

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition local channels in Beaumont - Port Arthur, Texas. DISH Network(R) now offers local channels in 66 markets reaching more than 69 percent of U.S. TV households, continuing its commitment to reach its year-end goal of 100 local HD markets.

Earlier this year, DISH Network announced...

Technology

NBC Peacock Productions, Travel Channel Produce First Uncompressed HD Feed

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 17, 12:12pm

Ascent Media Network Services, a provider of outsourced network origination services to the media and entertainment industry, today announced key milestones in the launch of uncompressed high definition (HD) video transport via Ascent's Midtown Manhattan switching facility.

Ascent announced that it has secured initial...

Internet HD Video

HD Video Delivery Service Coming to Playstation 3

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 17, 2:47am

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today launches the company's new video delivery service on PLAYSTATION(R)Store for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) systems in the United States. Consumers will have the ability to download full-length movies, television shows, and original programming accessible through the PLAYSTATION Store on PLAYSTATION(R)Network. With nearly 300 full length movies and more than 1,200 TV episodes, many available in both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD), PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service makes PS3 the ultimate entertainment platform and enhances PSP's status as a portable entertainment marvel. PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service will become available later this evening.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) will initially make available...

Products & Equipment

MovieBeam Making a Comeback?

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 17, 2:35am

The Valuable Group (http://www.valuablegroup.com), a leading Mumbai-based media and technology company, has completed a transaction to purchase the assets of pioneering video on demand (VOD) service, MovieBeam, including all trademarks, technology, and alliances. The announcement was made today by Sanjay Gaikwad, Founder and Managing Director, Valuable Group, who also led the deal.

Initially launched by Disney in 2005, MovieBeam was conceived as an on-demand service to wirelessly download movies into customers' homes via a set-top box. Through this acquisition...

Gaming

Microsoft and Netflix Unveil Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies and TV Episodes to the TV via Xbox LIVE

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 15, 2:49am

An exciting new home theater experience is coming to living rooms this holiday season. At the E3 Media and Business Summit, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today unveiled an exclusive partnership to offer consumers the ability to instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix to the television via the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Xbox 360 will be the only game system that lets users instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix. This movie watching innovation will be available to Xbox LIVE Gold members who are also Netflix subscribers and will let those users enjoy streaming movies from Netflix on Xbox LIVE at no additional cost.

A growing library of more than 10,000 movies and TV episodes will be available from Netflix when it launches on...

Products & Equipment

New Belkin FlyWire™ Delivers HD Video and Audio Wirelessly to Any HDTV, Anywhere in Your Home

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 11, 2:22am

The new Belkin FlyWire is the simple solution that gives you the freedom and flexibility to place your HDTV where you want-without cables. Featuring an intuitive and simple setup, FlyWire wirelessly connects devices such as Blu-ray® players, receivers, video-game consoles, and set-top boxes to HDTVs and projectors, transmitting high-definition 1080p True Cinema picture resolution with whole-home range.

As the first offering in the FlyWire family, this solution provides...

Cable & Satellite

DISH Network(R) Meets 100 HD Channel Mark Ahead of Schedule; Announces Launch of 17 More National HD Channels

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 11, 1:55am

DISH Network(R) (NASDAQ:DISH) today announced plans to launch 17 national HD channels, surpassing its goal of reaching 100 national HD channels five months ahead of schedule.

The new HD channels that will be added are...

DTV Transition

RCA Multi-Directional Flat Antenna Designed for Pinpoint Pickup of Free Over-the-Air Digital TV Signals

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 10, 7:00pm

Viewers looking for an alternative to soaring subscription TV bills should consider pairing a digital TV with a new RCA Flat Antenna designed to pick up more channels than a traditional "rabbit ears" antenna. Local broadcasters are now sending multiple digital TV channels to supplement their main programs, including informational and live radar and weather forecasts available at the touch of a button - for free!

In addition to receiving pristine uncompressed digital TV signals...

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 10, 12:21pmProducts & Equipment

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 3, 9:18pmCable & Satellite

ONKYO to Ship Blu-ray Disc Player In Late 2008

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 1, 7:35pmHD DVD & Blu-ray

Samsung Electronics and Simplay Labs Launch the Simplay HD Self-Testing Pilot Program

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 1, 12:26pmTechnology

DISH Network Increases HD Local Market Coverage and Announces Summer and Fall Launch Plans

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30, 5:08pmCable & Satellite

DIRECTV On Demand Now Available Nationwide

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30, 5:06pmCable & Satellite

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Introduces New Premium Flat Panel TV With Integrated 16-Speaker Sound Projector

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30, 1:16pmProducts & Equipment

ViewSonic Broadens Its Big Screen Leadership With a New 26-Inch LCD

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30, 12:08pmProducts & Equipment

DTVPal(TM) Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes From DISH Network Now Available

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 26, 6:08pmDTV Transition

Mitsubishi Announces Screen Sizes for LaserVue(TM) Laser TV Shipping in Q3 2008

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 25, 5:20pmProducts & Equipment

Samsung Premium High-Definition Projector Available Nationwide for High-End Home Theater Market

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 19, 1:37amProducts & Equipment

New Kaleidescape Movie Players Produce Stunning Video Quality From Ordinary DVDs, Provide Viewing Experience That Rivals Blu-ray

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 18, 2:20pmHD DVD & Blu-ray