 | CLEAR VIEW OF OUTER SPACE (Daily Record, 11/11/2006 6:04am) |
| THE first broadcasts from space on high definition TV will be made next week. On Wednesday, NASA will beam pictures from the international space station, 220 miles above the Earth. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASA to transmit HD video from the ISS (Digital Media Europe, 12/07/2005 10:01am) |
| The International Space Station is implementing the Space Video Gateway (SVG) to send HDTV images to earth, which is especially beneficial for space exploration and real-time inspections of space station equipment. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Left Field Labs can make you a custom, 3D-printed music box (Engadget, 1/15/2014 5:11am) |
| We've seen 3D printing enable a nostalgic twist on music before, but there are few things quite so clever (or tiny) as Left Field Labs' Music Drop. The company's latest New Year's project lets you design a unique music box through a simple web [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Mining asteroids to 3D-print space stations: Beyond pie in the sky? (CNET Blogs, 1/23/2013 12:18am) |
| New startup Deep Space Industries has big plans for those big floating space rocks in the next 10 years. Crave's Eric Mack searches for a new superlative to describe the effort. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Space Guns, Come Get Your Space Guns (Kotaku, 3/05/2014 5:30am) |
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Stephan Williams is a senior 3D artist at Carbine Studios, the team working on sci-fi MMO Wildstar.Read [...] (Read Full Article) |
| NASA broadcasts first HDTV space program (UPI, 11/15/2006 6:45pm) |
| HOUSTON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- The first HDTV broadcast from space took place Wednesday, featuring the International Space Station's Expedition 14 Cmdr. Michael Lopez-Alegria. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'WWII From Space' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 4/15/2013 4:00pm) |
| The History Channel special is storming Blu-ray in May. In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is preparing 'WWII From Space' for Blu-ray on May 7. 'WWII From Space' [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Discovery Returns U.S. to Space Flight (University of Washington Daily, 7/27/2005 9:24am) |
| CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising into sun-bleached skies, the space shuttle Discovery roared into orbit Tuesday carrying more than 29,000 pounds of cargo and NASA's ambitious aspirations for revitalizing manned space exploration. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | CHEAP EATS (The Buffalo News, 6/17/2005 1:01pm) |
| A large semicircular bar/counter is the hub for those surveying the display case of heavenly looking desserts and sandwiches. Once upon a time, around 12 years ago actually, an unassumingly cozy coffee shop opened on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Audiophiliac's Top 13 music Blu-ray discs (CNET Blogs, 8/18/2012 5:14pm) |
| The Audiophiliac has the Blus -- a list of the best-sounding music Blu-ray discs, that is.
[Read [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | If you're all-in on Dead Space 3, don't watch this trailer (Joystiq, 1/31/2013 8:30pm) |
For those picking up Dead Space 3 next week who don't need any [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D-printed images help the blind 'see' Hubble's photos of space (video) (Engadget, 1/09/2014 2:02pm) |
| The Hubble Space Telescope has produced some of the most spectacular images known to man, but there's a large segment of the population who've been unable to enjoy them: the blind. A pair of astronomers from the Space Telescope Science Institute [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Canon XH G1 HD camcorder for HDTV test in outer space (HDTV origin, 11/12/2007 11:31pm) |
| Canon XH G1 HD camcorder for HDTV test in outer space A Canon XH G1 HD video camcorder traveled into space for use in testing involving the capture of digital high-definition television (HDTV ... a.m. EDT, and used in HDTV testing jointly carried out on the International Space Station ... (Read Full Article) |
| Canon XH G1 HD Video Camcorder Supports HDTV Test in Outer Space (Business Wire, 11/12/2007 9:22pm) |
| TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Canon XH G1 HD video camcorder traveled into space for use in testing involving the capture of digital high-definition television (HDTV) images on the latest space ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Space sim MOBA GoD Factory: Wingmen aims to make you top gun (Joystiq, 6/26/2013 7:25pm) |
GoD Factory: Wingmen is a four-on-four space combat simulator for PC hoping to (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Space Harrier 3D gliding onto eShop (Joystiq, 11/21/2012 6:00pm) |
| 3D Space Harrier is making its way to the Nintendo 3DS, according to some translation work done by (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Vevo outfits Samsung Smart TVs with native app, HD music videos and more in tow (Engadget, 10/09/2013 4:28pm) |
| Perusing music selections in video form with Vevo is about to get easier for owners of Samsung Smart TVs. The streaming content provider has announced an app that brings HD music videos, live performances and other original programming to those [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Vail Mountain's Eagle's Nest to Be Official 2006 Studio Headquarters for 'MHD', MTV Networks Music Group's HDTV Music (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 11/15/2005 8:30pm) |
| With majestic vistas of snow-capped peaks and acres of evergreens in the Colorado Rockies, MTV Networks Music Group, a division of Viacom Inc., announced today that Vail Mountain would become the 2006 official studio headquarters of its new music HDTV channel, MHD. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Tokyo Edge: Who Controls Your Digital Music? (PC World, 7/25/2005 8:07am) |
| Also highlighted this month--music players, plasma TVs, and DVD camcorders. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | France in Space #303 (SpaceRef, 8/04/2005 7:22pm) |
| The initial operations of the European Geostationnary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) have begun with the transfer of the responsibility for providing signal and data from the European Space Agency (ESA) to the operator, the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP). The EGNOS programme completed on June 16 the "Operational Readiness Review" milestone (cf France in Space No 299 article 2). ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | n-Space co-founder: Heroes of Ruin sales disappoint (Joystiq, 10/28/2012 11:00pm) |
| Developer n-Space was hoping to bring a dungeon-crawling audience to the 3DS with its ambitious (Read Full Article) |
| Infinite Loop: Japan iTunes Music Store sells 1 million songs in four days (Ars Technica, 8/15/2005 3:07pm) |
| When Apple launched their iTunes Music Store in Japan last week, many people were curious how well their tiered pricing scheme would fare. According to most people who seemed to know better than me, the iTunes prices were actually lower than those of other, more established, online music stores. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HD DVDs offer rental space (International Herald Tribune, 11/06/2006 1:43pm) |
| The extra space gives the studios room not only for high-definition video and enhanced audio but also for a bevy of interactive features. ... (Read Full Article) |
| New PS3 Bundle Coming To Australia [Sony] (Kotaku, 2/04/2008 5:20pm) |
| While this has nothing to do with a larger hard drive, Sony will be offering a new bundle in Australia that includes a 40GB PS3, second Sixaxis controller and one of the following games: Heavenly... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'The Bishop's Wife' Dated for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 7/12/2013 4:00pm) |
| The 1947 Oscar contender is planned for Blu-ray in November. In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Bishop's Wife' on Blu-ray on November 5. Heavenly bells are [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dead Space 3 demo out starting January 15, 'Story So Far' trailer released (Joystiq, 12/26/2012 2:45pm) |
Dead Space 3's playable demo will crawl out from the void where nightmares [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dead Space 3 demo 'close to 2M' downloads (Joystiq, 2/04/2013 2:15pm) |
| EA revealed nearly two million people have already downloaded the Dead Space 3 demo, at least 10 percent [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New Blu-ray player Ratings: Lower prices, more features (Consumer Reports, 10/09/2009 4:03pm) |
| In our largest test of Blu-ray players so far, we found that satisfying picture quality has become almost a given, while features and price vary considerably. You can pay as little as $160 for a recommended model or as much as $500, depending on the capabilities, bells and whistles you’re willing to pay for. Portability commands top dollar. The first portable Blu-ray player we’ve tested, the Panasonic DMP-B15, is priced at $700. Our latest Blu-ray player Ratings (available to subscribers) include 27 models that have a few features in common. All have BonusView, a picture-in-picture feature that lets you view additional content in a smaller window while a movie is playing, and all can upconvert standard DVDs to quasi-HD resolutions. Only a handful of the players, mostly priced at $300 and up, have BD-Live, a feature that allows the player to access directors’ commentaries, deleted scenes, games, and more from the movie studio’s servers. Other models are BD-Live-ready. These players, all priced at $200 and up, have the required Ethernet connection, but need additional memory (typically a 1GB USB flash drive, which costs $10 to $15) for the BD-Live feature to work. Another feature showing up on some of the higher-priced models is the ability to stream movies from online services such as Netflix and Amazon Video On Demand, or receive music streams from Internet radio stations such as Pandora. And more players now have USB ports or SD card slots, so you can play digital photos, music and even videos on your TV. One model, a Panasonic, has a built-in VHS player, a space-saving option for those who still watch tapes. Again, you’re not likely to find these features on the lowest-priced players. We expect prices to drop over the next several months, especially during November’s Black Friday shopping period. Rumors suggest we’ll see the first $100 model. So keep checking back here for updates. —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| Tokyo Edge: Hot Phones and Music Players (PC World, 4/20/2005 8:01am) |
| A wealth of talented handheld gadgets, including a cell phone with a hard drive and a music player with VoIP. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Help! (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 6/28/2013 6:12pm) |
Universal Music
Comedy
$29.98
Blu-ray
Not rated.
Stars The Beatles, Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron.
Momentarily putting aside its impact on pop music during that period when even Freddie and the Dreamers [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New Batch of Music Titles Headed to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 3/18/2008 4:00pm) |
| Playing "catch up" with a number of its top HD DVD music releases, Image Entertainment has announced it is bringing a quintet of concert classics to Blu-ray beginning this Summer. There are no... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Tabula Rasa Trailer now available in HD format (Warcry, 5/30/2006 6:12pm) |
| This just posted at the official TR site: The new high-definition TR trailer is now available for downloading. Experience all the excitement, all the explosive combat action, that TR offers. Get ready to be blown away! You can view the trailer below: Tabula Rasa HD Trailer or download here . This looks really good, and is worth the download. Also, the music reminds me a little of Rush, ... (Read Full Article) |
| New PS3 Music Visualiser Is Quite Soothing [Playstation 3] (Kotaku, 12/27/2007 8:00am) |
| When the PS3's 2.10 firmware launched a few weeks ago, I totally missed something. A new music visualiser! Probably because, thanks to Sony's lack of iPod support, my 360's the one pulling stereo... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Space Harrier Going 3D and Coming to Nintendo eShop (Kotaku, 11/24/2012 9:00pm) |
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| Dovetail and RIOTTT Take Indie Music Festival Online (Elite TV, 3/01/2007 7:35pm) |
| This week Dovetail (www.dovetail.tv ), the online destination for independent programming distributed in high-quality HD/DVD formats, announced its partnership with indie music and culture site RIOTTT (www.riottt.com ), making performances from its "Captured: Online Music Festival" available for streaming views on RIOTTT and high-definition downloads on Dovetail. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Wal-Mart Sounds Off With Soundcheck (BrandWeek, 1/28/2006 6:59am) |
| NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart has launched a music performance series that will bring exclusive, cutting-edge and popular music content to customers in Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at walmart.com. ... (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks Music Group Launches New HD Channel in Dolby Digital 5.1 (Business Wire, 2/21/2006 1:00pm) |
| SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2006--Demonstrating the continued momentum for high-definition (HD) television, MTV Networks Music Group launched its first HD ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony Readies First Two Music Blu-Ray Titles (High-Def DVD Digest, 6/05/2006 10:26am) |
| Hoping to expand the variety of Blu-ray disc offerings, Sony BMG has announced it plans to release the first two music titles on the format, reports Home Media Retailing. 'Rod Stewart: Live at the Royal... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order! (High-Def Digest, 4/09/2013 4:00pm) |
| The Third Doctor's debut adventure is regenerating on Blu-ray. In an early announcement to retailers, 'Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future. The Time [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | NASA satellite gets a 3D view of Sandy's eye (CNET Blogs, 10/29/2012 7:56pm) |
| With tropical-storm force winds about 1,000 miles across, Sandy is a monster. NASA's radar view of its eyewall shows "remarkable vigor" for its Category 1 status. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Google's 3D-sensing phones are taking a trip to the International Space Station (Engadget, 3/21/2014 10:20pm) |
| It's arguably cool enough that Google is working on smartphones that can scan your surroundings, but now those devices are slated to take a spin in space too. How's that for living in the future? NASA first started sticking smartphones to [...] (Read Full Article) |
| PLAYOFF JOURNAL: Four points of view from inside the Palace (Detroit Free Press, 5/31/2005 8:16am) |
| Four quarters. Four places in the Palace. Four points of view at the Pistons game Sunday night. Brian Sheridan could reach up with one of his ThunderStix and touch the ceiling -- and he was sitting in a wheelchair. ... (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Launches MHD with 7ate9 Entertainment (Digital Video Editing, 1/13/2006 10:01pm) |
| 7ate9, a leader in innovative marketing and television production, will deliver four eye-popping broadcast spots for MHD, the high definition music television network launching January 16th from MTV Networks Music Group, a division of Viacom. ... (Read Full Article) |
| European platform for large communications satellites enters full development phase (SpaceRef, 6/20/2005 4:22pm) |
| Paris, Le Bourget, 16 June 2005 — EADS Astrium and Alcatel Space, a subsidiary of Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) enter the full development of Alphabus, the new European platform for next generation communications satellites, following the signature of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the French space agency CNES. Under this contract, the agencies will support the ... (Read Full Article) |
| Digital Leisure Grounds 'Space Ace' HD DVD (High-Def Digest, 3/14/2008 4:00pm) |
| Citing Toshiba's "cessation of support for the format," Digital Leisure has pulled the plug on its planned HD DVD port of the arcade classic 'Space Ace.' As previously reported, Digital Leisure... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | NASA experimenting with 3D printing for space exploration (CNET Blogs, 4/17/2013 4:07pm) |
| President Obama said 3D printing "has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything." So why not start with NASA? CNET's Sumi Das visits NASA Ames to look at how they're making space parts from 3D-printing machines. (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks Music Group Launches New HD Channel (Broadcast Newsroom) (Broadcast Newsroom, 2/24/2006 5:50pm) |
| Demonstrating the continued momentum for high-definition (HD) television , MTV Networks Music Group launched its first HD channel, MHD, this past month with Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 audio. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Google's neato 3D city view arrives on iOS today (CNET News, 7/26/2012 2:05pm) |
| Google has brought its new 3D city view technology to its Google Earth app on iOS as part of an update that goes out [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Olive 4HD, 5HD, 6HD Music Servers Coming in 2013 (CE Pro, 12/07/2012 8:01pm) |
| Olive Media will debut in 2013 the 4HD, 5HD and 6HD Music Servers that all features a new operating system and touchscreen [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Best Buy Offering UFC Pay-Per-View Discount With ‘Boom’ Blu-ray Purchase (Home Media Magazine, 2/04/2013 7:18pm) |
| Best Buy Co. is offering a $10 credit to UFC 157, the Feb. 23 Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view event, with the Blu-ray Disc purchase of wrestling comedy, Here Comes the Boom, starring Kevin James and Selma [...] (Read Full Article) |
| News MHD to Air Yahoo! Music Series In HD The high-def network will present a 30-minute concert. By Swanni (TVPredictions.com, 9/14/2007 9:21am) |
| Washington, D.C. (September 14, 2007) -- Yahoo! is launching a High-Definition music series that will air on MHD, MTV Networks' high-def channel. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Let the Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 11/15/2012 5:00pm) |
| The documentary on the classic band will hit Blu-ray next week. In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is prepping 'Let the Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers' for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Motley Crue, Ozzfest Headed to Blu-ray This Spring (High-Def Digest, 3/21/2008 8:00pm) |
| Warner Music Group (WEA) is throwing a headbangers ball on high-def this Spring, with the debut of two new Blu-ray music titles featuring Motley Crue and the all-star line-up of Ozzfest. First up on April... ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASA, HDNet for high-definition TV partnership (Orlando Business Journal, 3/30/2006 6:31pm) |
| NASA and HDNet have joined together to provide high-definition TV coverage of space shuttle launches through 2010 at Kennedy Space Center. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Toshiba unveils HD-DVD recorder with 1 TB hard drive space (TG Daily, 6/22/2006 8:02pm) |
| Toshiba announced teh RDD-A1 HD-DVD record with a one Terabyte worth of hard drive space. Up to 130 hours of high-definition video can be stored and up to 230 minutes of that content can be burned to a single HD DVD disc. Unfortunately, the recorder will only be sold in Japan. ... (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks Music Group Launches New HD Channel in Dolby Digital 5.1 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 2/21/2006 1:00pm) |
| SAN FRANCISCO----Feb. 21, 2006--Demonstrating the continued momentum for high-definition television, MTV Networks Music Group launched its first HD channel, MHD, this past month with Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Audiophiliac's favorite music Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs (CNET Blogs, 12/02/2012 4:06pm) |
This latest batch of releases is loaded with gems. [Read more]
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| Radio City Music Hall Sues Over LED Screen (AP via Yahoo! News, 5/04/2006 5:05pm) |
| The operators of the famed Radio City Music Hall have sued a Belgium-based media company for breach of contract over the purchase of a giant high-definition video screen they say never worked properly. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Space broadcasts to be in high definition (UPI, 11/11/2006 1:01am) |
| HOUSTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Live broadcasts from space next week should be visually stunning and historic, NASA said from Houston, because they'll be broadcast in high definition. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Space NASA To Broadcast Live HDTV From ISS (Overclockers Club, 11/15/2006 2:48pm) |
| TechWeb - " NASA will broadcast the first live high-definition television feed from space next week. "HDTV provides up to six times the resolution of regular analog video," said NASA Principal Investigator Rodney Grubbs in a statement. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Spectacular Last Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour In Ultra-HD Video [Video] (Gizmodo, 9/22/2012 11:35am) |
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| Image Sets June Date for Next Wave of Blu-ray Music Titles (High-Def Digest, 4/01/2008 10:00pm) |
| Image Entertainment has earmarked a mid-June release date for its two latest Blu-ray music titles, 'Heart: Alive in Seattle' and 'Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre.' Due June... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Select Zune services being pulled, Xbox 360 largely unaffected (Joystiq, 8/30/2012 8:20pm) |
| Microsoft is preparing its transition from Zune to Xbox Music, announcing today that select Zune functionality would go the way of the Dodo starting tomorrow, August 31. Xbox 360 users [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Starz InBlack Celebrates Black Music Month With a Set of Specially Selected Movies (PR Newswire via Yahoo! (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 5/17/2005 4:28pm) |
| Starz Entertainment Group LLC announced that Starz InBlack will salute Black Music Month by showcasing nine feature films, documentaries, and concerts which will run throughout the month of June. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D printing gets metal with European Space Agency's AMAZE project (Engadget, 10/15/2013 7:49pm) |
| If you're invested in the future of 3D printing, the London Science Museum was the place to be today, as the European Space Agency and its partners hosted a consortium to celebrate the launch of the AMAZE project. AMAZE, which stands for Additive [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Massive Dynamics Reaches Definitive Agreement in Acquisition of Imaging Technology (Business Wire, 4/21/2013 1:00am) |
| CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massive Dynamics will acquire Real-View 3D’s intellectual property and technologies upon closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement April 30th. Real-View's CEO has already joined Massive [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Mitsubishi Electric Enters into Charter Sponsorship with MHD (Broadcast Newsroom, 12/05/2005 6:09pm) |
| Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in the development of high end, high definition televisions, announced today that it has agreed to be the charter sponsor of MHD, the new high definition music channel from MTV Networks Music Group, a division of Viacom Inc. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Qello brings concerts, music films to PS3, soon to PS4 and Vita (Joystiq, 11/27/2013 2:00am) |
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Joining the streaming entertainment options on the PlayStation 3 is Qello, a relatively new service that is best described as "Netflix, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| NASA to Transmit HD Video From Space Using DVB Master FD (Broadcast Newsroom, 12/06/2005 6:39pm) |
| DVEO, the broadcast division of CMI, today announced that NASA will use their DVB Master FD PCI board to send high definition video streams from the International Space Station. The DVB Master FD transmits and receives high definition video on the same compact computer card. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Innovative Plasma Technology Could Propel Future Deep-Space Missions (PhysOrg, 5/02/2005 5:40pm) |
| A team of engineers and scientists led by NASA have begun investigating the physics and performance of magnetic nozzles -- innovative devices that could support development of plasma-based propulsion systems. Such systems could dramatically reduce travel times to Earth\\\'s neighboring planets and extend the capabilities of future space exploration missions. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Deal of the Day: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $18.99 at Amazon (High-Def Digest, 12/09/2012 7:13pm) |
| Save nearly eighty percent on the limited edition Blu-ray set of the classic musical today only at Amazon! The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $24.69 at Amazon (High-Def Digest, 4/28/2013 6:32pm) |
| Save over seventy percent on limited edition Blu-ray set of the classic 1965 musical this week at Amazon! The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| SageTV Releases $99.95 SageTV Media Extender Enabling Whole-House PVR, Music & Photos (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 12/21/2005 2:00pm) |
| SageTV, LLC, today released SageTV Media Extender, a $99.95 accessory for SageTV Media Center for Windows that provides a whole-house PVR, music and photo media center system with no subscription fees. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV - DIRECTV Offers to Install HD in the New International Space Station (Broad Help, 11/16/2007 1:52pm) |
| HDTV - DIRECTV Offers to Install HD in the New International Space Station By admin on November 16, ... DVR on the market, a 42″ flat screen HDTV Topics: HDTV | No Comments » ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDNet to cover Endeavour shuttle launch tonight (HD-Report, 7/11/2009 11:32am) |
| Don’t miss the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour scheduled for tonight at 7:39 p.m. Eastern Time. HDNet will start covering the event at 7:00 p.m. ET, taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (NASA TV started coverage yesterday with the pre-launch press conference and rotating service structure retraction.) The launch is especially [...] (Read Full Article) |
| High-Quality Hollywood Movie Trailers and Music Videos Now Available in Nero Digital(TM) Format on Nerodigital.com (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/16/2005 1:43pm) |
| Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announces the availability of high-quality movie trailers, music videos and other entertaining content to showcase its MPEG-4 compliant Nero Digital codecs. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's Set' Blu-ray Set is $26.67 at Amazon (High-Def Digest, 3/17/2013 6:05pm) |
| Get the limited edition Blu-ray collector's set of the classic musical for seventy percent off this week at Amazon! The online retailer is selling 'The Sound of Music: Limited Edition Collector's [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | MTV Uses Teranex for Live 2D to 3D Presentation of “2012 Video Music Awards” (Broadcast Engineering, 9/26/2012 8:51am) |
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Manchester, UK - 26 September 2012 – Blackmagic Design today announced that MTV used Blackmagic Design’s Teranex video processing technology for a 3D screening of the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” (VMAs). [...] (Read Full Article) |
| SES AMERICOM Set to Deliver Historic Space Shuttle Launch Broadcasts to Audiences Across North America (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 4/19/2005 3:21pm) |
| Fresh from delivering wire-to-wire broadcasts of March Madness to millions of college hoops fans, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company , today announced its occasional use satellite services are now poised to deliver network and affiliate television coverage of the historic space shuttle launch later this spring to viewers across North America. (Read Full Article) |
| NASA to Deliver Real-Time High Definition Video and Images From Space With LSI Logic HDTVxpress(TM) PCI Board (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/09/2005 12:00pm) |
| LSI Logic Corporation , a leader in innovative digital media processing technologies for the Digital Home, today announced that NASA will be leveraging the LSI Logic HDTVxpress Compressor PCI board to provide real-time high definition content creation capabilities aboard future space missions. ... (Read Full Article) |
| SES AMERICOM Set to Deliver Historic Space Shuttle Launch Broadcasts to Audiences Across North America (SpaceRef, 4/20/2005 4:20am) |
| Fresh from delivering wire-to-wire broadcasts of March Madness to millions of college hoops fans, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG), today announced its occasional use satellite services are now poised to deliver network and affiliate television coverage of the historic space shuttle launch later this spring to viewers across North America. (Read Full Article) |
| Network LIVE Presents Madonna Live From KoKo's in London on November 15 With Simultaneous Worldwide Broadcast (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 11/09/2005 5:00am) |
| Network LIVE, a joint venture between America Online, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, today announced that the Company will produce and distribute Madonna's international album launch event for "Confessions On a Dancefloor" live from KoKo's in London on November 15th at 10 pm GMT / 5 pm ET to a worldwide audience of millions of music fans via AOL Music LIVE , XM Satellite Radio and multiple wirele ... (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks' MHD: Music High-Definition Channel to Premiere a New Concert Every Week Through End of 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 11/15/2006 5:00pm) |
| MHD: Music High-Definition today announced that the MTV Networks' high-definition channel will premiere a new concert every week through the end of the year. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kickbeat, Zen Studios' cool-looking music/fighting game, will be out on PS3 and Vita on September 3r (Kotaku, 8/07/2013 11:00pm) |
| Kickbeat, Zen Studios' cool-looking music/fighting game, will be out on PS3 and Vita on September 3rd. (Read Full Article) |
| Dive Into HDTV (BusinessWeek, 11/01/2005 5:07am) |
| Some TV moments you never forget: J.R. getting shot. The space shuttle Challenger exploding. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Super Mario 3D World will feature 'a lot' of live-recorded music (Joystiq, 11/03/2013 9:30pm) |
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If you were drained by the New Super Mario Bros. series' abundant (Read Full Article) |
| WD intros WD TV Live HD Media Player (AfterDawn, 10/13/2009 6:04pm) |
Western Digital has officially launched its WD TV Live HD Media Player today, offering full HD playback from external drives via your HDTV.
Full specs are very interesting:
Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p -
This is the real thing; Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal-clear sound of digital audio. Use the included remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus.
Play a wide variety of file formats -
WD TV Live supports a wide variety of the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Play videos, music and photos from the Internet on your big screen TV -
Explore and watch YouTube videos and Flickr pictures on the big screen. Rock out to thousands of radio stations via Live365 and discover new music with Pandora radio.
Access files anywhere on your home network -
Play movies, music, and photos from any PC or drive on your home network. The Ethernet port connects this player to your home network through a wired connection or via popular, supported WiFi adapters (sold separately).
Turn your USB drive into an HD media player -
Play content from most popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices. Optimized for My Passport portable hard drives.
Collect without limits -
There's no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space.
Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives -
Two USB ports on the player let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our media library feature collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by media type.
Transfer files easily -
Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen menus.
Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera -
Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
File Copy
Copy files between USB drives
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output -
The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
SPDIF digital output -
The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surroundsound experience.
Access media files on your home network -
WD TV Live supports a direct Ethernet connection or a USB attached wireless connection to your home network. Click here to view compatible wireless-ready USB adaptors.
Ultra-compact design -
Fits easily into your entertainment center.
The player retails for $120 USD.
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| (Unranked) | Etrian Odyssey Untold pre-order bonuses include art book, music (Joystiq, 8/10/2013 9:30pm) |
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Pre-ordering the 3DS-exclusive Etrian Odyssey Untold: [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Digital dreamland (Dallas Morning News, 10/16/2005 10:11am) |
| In the next few years, our homes may become giant computer networks that serve up music and video wherever and whenever we want. ... (Read Full Article) |
| VIEW Blame the economy, the product, the theaters -- we're just not going to movies the way we used to (San Francisco Chronicle, 7/13/2005 3:57pm) |
| The movie box office situation is getting serious. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (No Title) (, 8/03/2007 7:01am) |
| A new website offers previews for Music, Movies and Games released in high definition Blu-ray Disc format. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Best Buy devotes HD DVD shelves to Blu-ray (Punch Jump, 4/01/2008 12:37pm) |
| Best Buy Co. Inc. stores have begun to devote former HD DVD shelf space to Blu-ray disc titles as the obsolete format is cleared from retail. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | NASA Awards $125,000 Grant for 3D Printed Food on Long-Term Space Travels (DailyTech, 5/21/2013 5:32pm) |
| Items on the menu include cricket [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Digital Gadgets Highlight Consumer Show (PC World, 9/01/2005 11:27pm) |
| Vendors flock to Germany with HDTV, music players, TV phones, VOIP and more. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Future science: Using 3D worlds to visualize data (USATODAY, 2/20/2013 12:47pm) |
| Scientists have created a virtual world where a user can view a panorama of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| The Long View From PanAmSat (Motley Fool via Yahoo! (Motley Fool via Yahoo! Finance, 5/16/2005 4:30pm) |
| HDTV should provide a growth kick to what is otherwise a fairly steady and cash-rich business. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Poppy turns iPhone into View-Master-like 3D display and camera (video) (Engadget, 6/26/2013 3:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Next up for 3D printing: a moonbase? (CNET Blogs, 2/01/2013 9:47pm) |
| The European Space Agency and others are looking into creating a 3D-printed inflatable dome on the moon that can house four people while protecting them from meteorites, gamma radiation, and temperature fluctuations. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | MakerBot in acquisition talks, says report (CNET Blogs, 6/06/2013 12:12am) |
| According to The Wall Street Journal, MakerBot, one of the leaders in the personal 3D printing space, is talking about being acquired. (Read Full Article) |
| Do Browns look better on HDTV? (Akron Beacon Journal, 12/12/2006 8:39am) |
| Yes, we get questions on occasion, and one of the more popular ones since we've started occupying this space involves the lack of high-definition pro football broadcasts on one network while another manages to broadcast all of its games each Sunday in HD. ... (Read Full Article) |
| New TV equipment, services are available to consumers (Courier-Post, 8/05/2005 8:24am) |
| To view new DTV services as they become available, televisions in homes must be DTV compatible. And because most are not, this means you must spend money on new technology. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Music on HD (DVD Talk, 2/19/2007 6:47pm) |
| The studios backing HD DVD appear to be taking a breather for February as the Blu-ray camp continues its aggressive release slate. Barring any last minute announcements, here's a list of what's scheduled to be released on both formats this month: ... (Read Full Article) |
| What's Hot (Sun-Sentinel, 4/10/2005 10:44am) |
| Microsoft Windows Media Center PCs have taken a stab at combining digital movies, music, television and computing on the desktop, but now an all-in-one multimedia system aims to bring it all to your living room wall. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sega's 3D Classics: making old games stand out (Joystiq, 12/06/2013 9:00pm) |
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| Tokyo Edge: HD Camcorders, Tiny Music Players, and Nine-Ink Printers (PC World, 6/15/2005 8:04am) |
| Talk of changes in giant TV technology, flash hard-drive memory, and new external storage options surface this month in Asia. ... (Read Full Article) |
| South Park The Complete Twelfth Season on Blu-ray Disc (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/27/2009 4:50pm) |
| Eric, Kenny, Stan and Kyle make their Blu-ray debut with loads of laughs, biting social commentary, celebrity impersonations and 5.1 music.
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| (Unranked) | 3D-printed prosthetics turned into musical instruments (CNET News, 7/22/2013 4:41pm) |
| A three-year project out of McGill University results in a collection of 3D-printed prosthetic pieces that play music as the wearer [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Lore' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 3/14/2013 6:00pm) |
| Cate Shortland's acclaimed war drama will make its Blu-ray debut in May. In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films will be bringing 'Lore' to Blu-ray on May 28. Left to fend for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks launches high-definition channel (Inside Bay Area, 1/17/2006 1:45pm) |
| The view outside the studio where George Oliphant works is breathtaking: skiers and snowboarders streaking by, enjoying a sunny day on Vail Mountain in Colorado. ... (Read Full Article) |
| New HDTV Satellite Reaches Orbit (SPACE.com, 6/19/2006 5:25pm) |
| A new broadcasting satellite for high definition television across the United States roared into space Sunday from a floating platform in the Pacific Ocean. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Rocky Mountain high def (Rocky Mountain News, 1/14/2006 8:04am) |
| The view outside the studio where George Oliphant works is breathtaking: skiers and snowboarders streaking by, enjoying a sunny day on Vail Mountain. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'V/H/S' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 11/01/2012 10:00pm) |
| The spooky found-footage horror film will play on Blu-ray in December. In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'V/H/S' for Blu-ray on December 4. V/H/S is a point of view, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| The Long View From PanAmSat (The Motley (The Motley Fool, 5/16/2005 4:41pm) |
| Despite a corporate history that could be charitably described as convoluted, PanAmSat Holding (NYSE: PA) is nevertheless one of the more interesting publicly traded satellite operators. ... (Read Full Article) |
| DTV for Windows will be released on February 21. (Digg.com, 2/12/2006 8:59pm) |
| The built-in DTV Channel Guide helps you find hundreds of internet TV channels, from music videos to sketch comedy. And many of these channels are high definition. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Any Day Now' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 2/22/2013 7:00pm) |
| The acclaimed multi-award winner from Travis Fine is coming to Blu-ray in April. Music Box Films is planning to bring 'Any Day Now' to Blu-ray on April 23. In the late 1970s, when a teenage boy with [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Tube TV gets put to test (BizJournals, 7/24/2006 5:07am) |
| Les Garland, who co-founded MTV at a time when cable television was in its infancy, is prepping his latest brainchild - the high-definition Tube Music Network - for a trial by fire. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Augustine' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 8/02/2013 6:00pm) |
| The Official Selection at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival arrives on Blu-ray in September. In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is planning to bring 'Augustine' to Blu-ray on [...] (Read Full Article) |
| LG announces 20 new LCD HDTVs for CES 2007 (Digg.com, 1/05/2007 4:10pm) |
| We're beginning to wonder just how much floor space LG has reserved at CES. Beyond its plasmas and other high profile launches, the company has announced a lineup of 20 LCD HDTVs to go on display next week, including nine 1080p models. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Toshiba To Lose $666 Million (Cue Scary Music) [Hd Dvd] (Kotaku, 3/19/2008 11:00am) |
| Man, losing is hard. Not only that, it's expensive. Back in February, Toshiba pulled the plug on its HD DVD, thereby ending the format war. That, along with the falling price of flash memory chips,... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Top-Tier CE Companies Sidestep UWB For 'WirelessHD' (eWeek, 10/31/2006 4:05pm) |
| A consortium of top-tier CE companies announced their own entry into the wireless high-definition content space on Tuesday. ... (Read Full Article) |
| SED TV - New Flatscreen Technology - OUT with Plasma's and LCD HDTV's (HDTV News Blog, 11/19/2007 5:24pm) |
| Plasma and LCD HDTVs may soon be sharing shelf space at your local electronics store with a new flat panel technology called SED TV ... (Read Full Article) |
| France in Space #299 (SpaceRef, 6/23/2005 3:26am) |
| Europe's two principal satellite prime contractors signed on June 17, 2005 at the Paris Air Show a contract valued at 200 million euros, to develop Alphabus, the new European platform dedicated to the next generation of telecommunications satellites. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Iron Sky' Dated for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 9/14/2012 4:00pm) |
| The world will be invaded by Space Nazis on Blu-ray this October. In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One will be releasing 'Iron Sky' on Blu-ray on October 2. In 1945 a secret Nazi [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'The Silence' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 4/26/2013 4:00pm) |
| The acclaimed crime-thriller from Baran bo Odar is planned for Blu-ray in July. In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films says 'The Silence' will be available on Blu-ray on July 23. [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Crave Ep. 122: When the moon hits your 3D-printed pizza pie (CNET Blogs, 5/24/2013 11:49pm) |
| This week on Crave, NASA wants to 3D-print a pizza in space; a man plays the guitar during his own brain surgery; and we wish the Ethernet a happy birthday. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D-printed cast is made to scratch (CNET Blogs, 7/01/2013 3:22pm) |
| Broken bones could get a healing assist from 3D-printed casts custom made to support the injury while still giving plenty of space to breath. (Read Full Article) |
| :: - News & Results - USA News (SecondsOut.com, 5/20/2005 9:21am) |
| Showtime, the pay per view distributor of Capital Explosion, will give away a trip for two to the event on Saturday, June 11 at MCI Center in Washington, DC, as the grand prize in their \\\"Tyson-McBride KO Sweepstakes.\\\" ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Take a 3D tour of Paris -- as a rat (CNET Blogs, 6/14/2013 10:22pm) |
| A digital simulation aimed at offering a view into animal vision reveals that rats have a distinct visual disadvantage when touring Paris landmarks. They do squeeze into places for free though. (Read Full Article) |
| Connect360 Mac Streaming Coming for PS3 [Software] (Gizmodo, 12/07/2007 9:40pm) |
| According to the developers at NullRiver, they'll be porting their Connect360 software to the PS3, allowing you to stream music and video directly from your Mac to your Sony console. The recent... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Surf Web on huge panel on wall (The Charlotte Observer, 4/04/2005 7:17am) |
| Windows Media Center PCs have taken a stab at combining digital movies, music, television and computing on the desktop, but now an all-in-one multimedia system aims to bring it all to your living room wall. (Read Full Article) |
| PlayStation 3 (Rocky Mountain News, 11/17/2006 8:31am) |
| The PlayStation 3 is a one-stop shop for entertainment. From listening to music to viewing images; from watching high-definition Blu-ray movies to playing video games, this console is a technophile's nirvana - albeit a slightly flawed one. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Opinion: All rights reserved (MacCentral Online, 4/12/2005 9:34pm) |
| There’s no telling where computers and hard drives stop and music, movies, and television begin. The result is a potentially cataclysmic clash of special interests fighting over your rights as a consumer. (Read Full Article) |
| France in Space #293 (SpaceRef, 5/12/2005 6:24am) |
| The intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO) held its first meeting at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Headquarters in Geneva on May 3-4. Government representatives from 60 nations and the European Commission as well as members from over 40 international and intergovernmental organizations participated. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Retailers Make More Room For Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 1/21/2008 7:00pm) |
| According to a new Video Business report, some retail chains have begun adjusting their high-def shelf space to make more room for Blu-ray discs (and less for HD DVD). The industry trade says that Trans... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Xbox 360 Getting Lots of Shelf Space [Only In Japan] (Kotaku, 12/29/2008 10:00am) |
| Before we start, things to keep in mind: This is at one store in Osaka's electronics district, Den-Den Town. At this same store, something like ten people showed up for the Xbox 360 launch.
Japanese... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The 404 1,110: Where we're more than meats the eye (podcast) (CNET Blogs, 8/15/2012 6:51pm) |
| The CNET Update team joins forces with The 404 for today's newscentric episode that features Google's rumored same-day delivery service, YouTube as a music source for teenagers, 3D printed meat products, and the Price is Right seeking its first male [...] (Read Full Article) |
| PanAmSat Launches A New Satellite To Provide High Power Cable Television Distribution (SpaceDaily, 10/17/2005 7:26am) |
| Kourou, French Guiana (SPX) Oct 17, 2005 PanAmSat has announced that its new Galaxy 15 satellite successfully rocketed into space at 7:30 p.m. ET. ... (Read Full Article) |
| PanAmSat Launches Satellite to Expand Largest US Cable Television Fleet Providing HDTV, IPTV and VOD Services (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 8/14/2005 1:37am) |
| PanAmSat announced today that its new Galaxy 14 satellite successfully soared into space at 9:08 p.m. ET. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | A sub-$600 desktop 3D scanner that folds into a box (Engadget, 1/10/2014 9:31pm) |
| Hidden in amongst the armies of 3D scanners in the South Hall of CES is the Matterform: a crowdfunded, $579 desktop 3D scanner that's also its own carrying case. The device operates on similar principals as other devices in the space, namely [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | MakerBot honcho kicks off SXSW 2013 (CNET Blogs, 3/08/2013 9:39pm) |
| The frontman of MakerBot, the popular, sometimes-controversial 3D printing company, makes sure that the first official day of the mega-media, music, and technology show South by Southwest hits the ground running. (Read Full Article) |
| In Brief - November 30, 2005 (FMQB, 11/30/2005 10:23pm) |
| Brad Davidson joins Reprise Records, Conclave announces 2006 theme, RIAA sues another 754 over file-sharing, MUSEXPO 2006 details revealed, Pinnacle Media looks at holiday music ... (Read Full Article) |
| Columbia House Says it Will Add Blu-ray, HD DVD to Club Menu (High-Def Digest, 6/25/2007 2:15pm) |
| In another step toward the mainstream acceptance of Blu-ray and HD DVD, Columbia House has indicated that it plans to begin carrying both high-def formats in 2007. The oldest and largest music and video... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Preacher's Wife Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 8/02/2012 8:43pm) |
| Whitney Houston makes some beautiful music in this high-def update of the late singer's last theatrical [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'That Thing You Do!' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed (High-Def Digest, 2/21/2013 11:00pm) |
| Tom Hanks' 1996 music themed dramedy will rock Blu-ray in April! In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'That Thing You Do!' to Blu-ray on April 2. Written by, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Review: 'Final Fantasy' music sings on 3DS (USATODAY, 8/04/2012 2:14am) |
Square Enix's 'Final Fantasy' video-game franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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| IBM Releases Speedy Pivoting LCD Monitor (BIOS, 7/25/2005 6:51am) |
| IBM's new LCD monitor is a 17in. unit that can be set into portrait mode so you can you view an entire 8.5x11in. document. The benefit of this, of course, is so you can boost your productivity. The ThinkVision L171p is a member of Lenovo's 'performance' line of ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| VIEW / Blame the economy, the product, the theaters -- we're just not going to movies the way we used to (San Francisco Chronicle, 7/13/2005 10:38am) |
| The movie box office situation is getting serious. For 19 of the past 20 weeks, box office numbers have been down compared with last year's. There's a possible break this week with the success of "Fantastic Four," leading to the inevitable speculation that... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 6/07/2013 4:00pm) |
| The debut of the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) teleports to Blu-ray in celebration of the franchise's 50th anniversary this August. In an early announcement to retailers, BBC says 'Doctor Who: Spearhead [...] (Read Full Article) |
| CES 2007: Vutec to show off Tri-Plex screen (TG Daily, 1/02/2007 11:28pm) |
| i>Pre CES show coverage - Vutec will be showing at CES a three-way monitor that provides users with an anamorphic widescreen view of standard and high definition content. ... (Read Full Article) |
| High-def formats duel over prices, new films (USA Today, 8/28/2007 2:14am) |
| If you're thinking about buying into one of the new high-definition video disc formats, your decision just got tougher. That's because the studios are still shifting sides in the battle for space in your home theater setup. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV Entertainment: Is Your Home Theater Ready? (Business Wire, 6/11/2008 7:36pm) |
| SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital TV and high-definition (HD) entertainment have finally arrived. New HDTV channels, HD programming, movies, and music videos are constantly being ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HBO Go arrives on PlayStation 3 today (Engadget, 3/04/2014 4:58pm) |
| It's been a long time coming, but today the HBO Go app is finally available on PlayStation 3. Sadly, those of us who moved last-gen's consoles out of the living room to make space for shiny new ones are still in the lurch -- the PlayStation 4 [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ViewSonic Wants to Project HD in Your Home (High-Def Digest, 3/12/2013 5:00pm) |
| The ViewSonic Pro8520HD offers 5000 Lumens at 1080p. ViewSonic has just added two projectors to its lineup, the Pro8520HD and the Pro8600. While both models have application in the commercial space [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | All Mobile Video Epic truck (Broadcast Engineering, 4/19/2013 8:37pm) |
| Live to theatre broadcasts of music concerts, awards ceremonies and sporting events is taking the consumer world by storm. The combination of HD/3-D screens and high-quality surround-sound systems in theatres gives fans the next best thing to being [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | All Mobile Video Epic truck (Broadcast Engineering, 12/04/2012 5:36pm) |
| Live to theatre broadcasts of music concerts, awards ceremonies and sporting events is taking the consumer world by storm. The combination of HD/3-D screens and high-quality surround-sound systems in theatres gives fans the next best thing to being [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'The Beatles - Help!' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 5/20/2013 8:00pm) |
| The classic Beatles' film will rock Blu-ray in June! In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Music is working on 'The Beatles - Help!' on Blu-ray on June 25. Directed by Richard Lester, who [...] (Read Full Article) |
| British Broadband Satellite Prepped (ISPreview, 5/16/2006 2:56pm) |
| The £75m (110m euros) satellite, to be built by EADS-Astrium, will receive a third of its funding through the European Space Agency (Esa). Private financing will pay for the rest of the project, which Avanti says will also be capable of delivering hundreds of high-definition TV channels. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-Ray Standard: An Overview (Addict 3D, 8/09/2005 3:00pm) |
| With the entertainment industry showing an amazing amount of keenness in adopting HDTV, traditional storage media (DVDs and CDs) just can’t keep up with the requirements in terms of capacity; a 2-hour HDTV video can easily fill up a whopping 25GB of space. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-Ray or HD DVD or both? (Digital WebCast, 7/16/2006 3:19am) |
| With the Blu-Ray/HD DVD wars beginning to heat up as players become available to consumers, those in the professional space who will be publishing to these formats have to determine which format will best suit their business needs. Will it it Blur Ray, HD DVD or both? DMN gets some of answers from Dave Sudden, chief technology officer at Rimage, a provider of optical media publishing solutions. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Panasonic HD 3D Home Theater Trucks Coming to A Highway Near You [Hd] (Gizmodo, 10/06/2009 11:40pm) |
| Parked outside Radio City Music Hall in NYC this afternoon (home this week to the World Business Forum) was Panasonic's HD 3D truck. We have seen the company's 103 inch 3D HDTV. But have you?
... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-Ray Goes Universal (WebProNews, 8/17/2005 1:03am) |
| Universal Music Group announced they had signed on to the Blu-Ray DVD format developed by Sony in the latest round of DVD Wars. This marks a major victory in the cosmic conflict between Japanese electronics goliaths Sony and Toshiba. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASCAR NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/23/2005 4:21am) |
| HOT STREAK: Elliott Sadler is starting to get used to the front-row view. Sadler qualified on the pole for tomorrow's UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the third straight race in which he'll start on the front row. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASCAR NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/14/2005 7:01am) |
| HOT STREAK: Elliott Sadler is starting to get used to the front-row view. Sadler qualified on the pole for tomorrow's UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the third straight race in which he'll start on the front row. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Bluetooth Adopts New Radio Technology (Washington Post, 3/29/2006 11:51am) |
| NEW YORK -- The Bluetooth wireless standard used in cell phones and other small devices will take a leap in transmission speed, broadening its scope to enable high-definition video and files for digital music players like the iPod. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Mozart's 'Die Zauberflote' Headed to Blu-ray this Spring (High-Def Digest, 3/28/2008 4:00pm) |
| Opus Arte has announced a late-April debut for its latest Blu-ray music release, 'Mozart: Die Zauberflote.' Shot with high-definition cameras and originally broadcast on the BBC, this 2003 production of... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Video 'Snacking' On Phones: The Next Killer App? (Advanced IP Pipeline, 8/11/2005 5:23pm) |
| While consumers may not have the patience to watch a feature-length movie on a 2-in. square LCD screen, they may likely view commercially-produced short clips-- "video snacks"-- up to 10 minutes in length. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | View to a Kill, A (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/05/2012 7:39am) |
MGM
Action
$19.99 Blu-ray (Target Exclusive)
Rated 'PG.'
Stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts, Grace Jones, Patrick Macnee, Alison Doody, Willoughby Gray, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Lois [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | NASA 3D-printing parts for its next rocket headed for Mars (CNET Blogs, 11/09/2012 7:09pm) |
| A process called selective laser melting, similar to 3D printing, is being used to create parts for NASA's new Space Launch System. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D Systems bestows Creative Director title on will.i.am (Engadget, 1/09/2014 1:11am) |
| If Alicia Keys and BlackBerry have taught us anything, it's that music stars aren't always the best equipped to become the creative director of a tech company. In spite of her songwriting prowess, the "Girl on Fire" singer couldn't do much to [...] (Read Full Article) |
| AC/DC to Rock Blu-ray with 'Live at Domington' (High-Def Digest, 9/13/2007 6:05pm) |
| Get your earplugs ready: AC/DC is coming to high-def with Sony BMG's October Blu-ray release of the seminal concert epic 'Live at Domington.' Filmed at the famed Domington Castle by Grammy-winning music... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Talk This Waltz Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 11/05/2012 7:09pm) |
| Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen and the rest of this impressive cast delivers Sarah Polley's view of how a happy marriage can go [...] (Read Full Article) |
| HD DVD Players To Drop Below $500 Mid 2007 (DVD-Recordable, 1/22/2007 4:56pm) |
| In view of Toshiba's recent launch of an inexpensive HD DVD player with a retail price of US$599, Taiwan optical disc drive makers think an entry-level HD DVD player priced at up to US$500 (£253) may be available in the second half of 2007. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Luxury home winners (The Beacon (The Beacon News, 5/09/2005 8:24am) |
| Imagine yourself sitting poolside, overlooking a lake, enraptured by the melancholy sounds of small, lapping waves reaching the shore. A guest house adjoins the pool, which is shadowed by your custom designed estate, commanding space in excess of 5,000 square feet. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Elton John's 'Red Piano' to Hit Blu-ray this Week (High-Def Digest, 5/04/2009 6:00pm) |
| In a last-minute announcement, Elton John's Vegas extravaganza 'The Red Piano' will be hitting Blu-ray tomorrow. Slipping through the cracks, we've just received confirmation that Universal Music has set... ... (Read Full Article) |
| PS3 HD Video on Demand Service Crashes Into Japan Next Year [The Slow Lane] (Gizmodo, 12/01/2007 12:15am) |
| The PS3's still got a long ways to go to catch up to the Xbox 360 in the online space, and their next step toward it with an HD VOD service seems kind of lackluster. It's launching next year in Japan... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Toshiba 2nd Gen Ultra HD TVs on view at CES (HD-Report, 1/08/2013 11:23pm) |
| Toshiba is displaying several of their second generation Ultra HD TVs at CES this week. The new L9300 series are powered by Toshiba’s CEVO 4K Quad+Dual Core Processor and support 3D as well as advanced [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Watch an ultrasonic array move objects in 3D space (video) (Engadget, 1/01/2014 11:58pm) |
| Ultrasonic levitation has been possible for awhile, but it's not very practical when objects must typically hover along a single axis. University of Tokyo researchers Yoichi Ochiai, Takayuki Hoshi and Jun Rekimoto have cleared this hurdle with an [...] (Read Full Article) |
| In Demand Working with Smaller Ops (MultiChannel News, 10/07/2005 8:32pm) |
| After some small cable companies complained about pricing structures proposed during the past two weeks by In Demand for the right to carry pay-per-view sports packages, the programmer decided to negotiate accommodations with those operators that would keep the content available, parties to the dispute said Friday. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Hollywood Execs Banking on Blu-ray Holiday Boom (CE Pro, 11/18/2008 12:22am) |
| Taking a glass half-full view of the home video market, Hollywood studio executives are optimistic that Blu-ray sales will be stimulated by HD-hungry consumers this holiday season. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Is HP's new machine better than the iMac? (Digg.com, 1/09/2007 2:23pm) |
| Like the iMac HP's new TouchSmart all-in-one Windows Vista PC features an integrated widescreen display, dual core CPU, plenty of RAM and disk space and a DVD burner. But the system has some distinct advantages over iMac, including a touch-sensitive screen and SDTV / HDTV tuners built in. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Monday, May 23, 2005 (Daily (Daily Breeze, 5/23/2005 9:12am) |
| • There\\\'s the single-disc player, which is for people who mainly want to watch prerecorded movies. Most cost between $80 and $110. • The multidisc player can cost a little more (typically, $110 to $150) but lets you play movies and long stretches of music from different CDs. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV antenna - Ask Your Provider how to get connected to HDTV Programming (1 HDTV Blog, 9/15/2007 10:16am) |
| If you already have digital cable, then it may be simpler to get HDTV into your home than you ... them to view HDTV channels. This switch out is sometimes as low as $5 additional per month ... which HDTV provides. You will get more of the picture, a wide screen effect, which will make you feel ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony Europe Unveils Blu-ray Disc Content Online (PRWeb, 8/03/2007 7:22am) |
| A new website offers previews for Music, Movies and Games released in high definition Blu-ray Disc format. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1JbnNlLUNyYXMtU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8= ... (Read Full Article) |
| Huge hard drive ideal for TV fans (Canada.com, 7/25/2005 12:54pm) |
| Perhaps you were thinking about recording your high-definition television programs and wondering how to do it without running out of space on your hard drive. Plus, you wanted it to feature the Windows XP Media Centre Edition operating system and have no annoying fan noise. Here is your answer. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Video snacking on cell phones the next killer app, says panel (EE Times, 8/10/2005 11:02pm) |
| SAN FRANCISCO — While consumers may not have the patience to watch a feature-length movie on a 2-in. square LCD screen, they may likely view commercially-produced short clips-- "video snacks"-- up to 10 minutes in length. ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Flyboy HD with 960 x 245 LCD (Engadget, 12/27/2005 2:42am) |
| Filed under: HDTV , Portable Audio , Portable Video If you're ready to take your HD with you, would like to actually view a few of the included pixels in transit, and never really cared much for vertical lines of resolution, the Flyboy HD is the PVP for you. It has a 960 x 234 LCD with an LED backlight, a 20GB hard drive, and can even support an MPEG-4 camcorder add-on. There don't ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Flyboy HD with 960 x 245 LCD (Engadget, 12/25/2005 3:55am) |
| Filed under: HDTV , Portable Audio , Portable Video If you're ready to take your HD with you, would like to actually view a few of the included pixels in transit, and never really cared much for vertical lines of resolution, the Flyboy HD is the PVP for you. It has a 960 x 234 LCD with an LED backlight, a 20GB hard drive, and can even support an MPEG-4 camcorder add-on. There don't ... (Read Full Article) |
| Best Buy to discount new Sony Blu-ray notebook (Punch Jump, 4/12/2008 3:49pm) |
| Best Buy Co. Inc. stores on Sun. will offer a new discount on a notebook from Sony Corp. that includes a Blu-ray disc drive to view high-definition titles. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | CAC Group Introduces Silhouettes3D (TM), the First Segmentation to Provide a 360 Degree View of 130 Million U.S. Households (Business Wire, 10/18/2012 11:01am) |
| SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silhouettes3D is the only data architecture solution to include consumer needs, attitudes and behaviors. This lets marketers target messaging, budget and distribution more precisely and [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sony PC/TV Display: One Nice View (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News, 10/14/2005 8:29pm) |
| PC and TV combination displays are not new to the tech industry. But Sony's (NYSE: SNE) recent creation, the 17-inch widescreen flat panel LCD PC/TV Display MFM-HT75W, raises the bar with a few innovative features that bridge the world of television and computing. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ESA, Partners Demo 3D-Printable Lunar Habitat (eCoustics, 2/01/2013 9:43pm) |
| The European Space Agency (ESA) is teaming up with London-based architecture firm Foster + Partners and others to explore the possibility of building a lunar base using a 3D printer. Using current 3D printing technology and local lunar soil to [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Samsung BD-E5900 3D Network Blu-ray Player - Product of the Week (About.com, 11/16/2012 8:00am) |
| The Samsung BD-E5900 a very affordable Blu-ray Disc Player that plays Blu-ray Discs, standard DVDs (with upscaling), most recordable DVD formats, music CDs, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Georgian broadcaster uses Orad graphics for recent election coverage (Broadcast Engineering, 10/22/2012 8:03pm) |
| The Rustavi2 election production featured the Orad RealSet augmented reality graphics, introducing 3D virtual graphics elements into the studio space.
(Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo Is Shockingly Honest About a Recycled Sequel (Kotaku, 9/23/2013 3:00pm) |
| This is ... remarkable. Well, that's my view of it anyway. Nintendo published a news release this morning that described FIFA 14 on the 3DS in just about the worst terms you can apply to a new [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Pioneer KURO 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #86 (I4U, 11/13/2008 5:50pm) |
| Home theater enthusiasts looking for a big picture and HD resolution have several ways they can go. You can opt for a LCD HDTV, plasma HDTV or a projector. The Projector route usually requires more space and bother than many are willing to go through leavi...]]> ... (Read Full Article) |
| First High Definition Moon Map Released, Uranium Sites Located [Space] (Gizmodo, 4/13/2008 7:00pm) |
| Selene, Japan's lunar spacecraft and HD peeping Tom, keeps sending stunningly-detailed information from our crystal clear Moon to trashed Mother Earth. These first-ever high definition global... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Live from the Engadget CES Stage: Sculpteo CEO Clément Moreau (Engadget, 1/09/2014 11:30pm) |
| It's set up in among a slew of hardware devices in CES' 3D printing area, but Sculpteo takes a different approach to the space, with made-to-order, cloud-based printing. This year, the French company revealed a batch-printing service, so you can [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Peggle 2 cascades onto Xbox 360 in May, Xbox One gets local duelling (Joystiq, 3/04/2014 4:00pm) |
| The Xbox 360 joins the Peggle 2 party on May 7, when PopCap's mix of pachinko, unicorns, and classical music tumbles onto systems in North America and Europe. There's no word on a price, but the game is tagged at $12 on Xbox One.
The news comes [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Howard Stern Comments On Blu-ray (Format War Central, 1/17/2008 1:21pm) |
| During his Sirius Satellite Radio show, Howard Stern was asked by co-host Robin Quivers if he was getting into "HD or Blu-ray" (she meant HD DVD). Stern replied he has both, but then quickly said "I’m pretty sure one of my dvd players has Blu-ray" (view clip below for full conversation).
So if "The King [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| News Tube TV Sales Flatten LCD & Plasma Direct-view sales was the surprise leader during Super Bowl week, says group. ... (TVPredictions.com, 2/20/2007 11:03pm) |
| Washington, D.C. (February 20, 2007) -- So everyone ran out and bought a flat-screen HDTV for the Super Bowl, right? ... (Read Full Article) |
| Two years of battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray: a retrospective (Engadget, 2/20/2008 4:48pm) |
| Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
It's been a long, hard journey to get to this point, but at long last, the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray is over. Sure, we've got a somewhat clearer view of how things will pan out going forward, but we figured it prudent to take a step back and really scope out how we got to this point. If you're interested in taking a walk through the past two yea ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | App lets you attach digital messages to real-world objects... for fun? (Engadget, 3/01/2014 12:53am) |
| For those who don't know, Project Tango is a Google-built prototype smartphone jam packed with Kinect-like 3D sensors and components. One of Mountain View's software partners involved in the project, FlyBy Media, has built what it's calling the [...] (Read Full Article) |
| A view from the book: NCAA Championship (Covers.com, 4/04/2006 8:50pm) |
| My money. My bracket. My faith. It all went down the drain at Conseco Fieldhouse on Monday night when the Florida Gators played Robert DeNiro to UCLA’s Joe Pesci as the NCAA Championship game turned into a full-color, high definition ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Live Large With a Wide-Screen Wall Entertainment PC System for All of Your Media (New York Times, 3/31/2005 2:37am) |
| Windows Media Center PC's have taken a stab at combining digital movies, music, television and computing on the desktop, but now an all-in-one multimedia system aims to bring it all to your living room wall. (Read Full Article) |
| Second Baptist Plans To Lease Theater Space For Expansion (Click 2 Houston, 10/19/2005 1:24pm) |
| Second Baptist Church plans an $86.7 million expansion that includes leasing theaters for church services and buying a shopping center. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | DirectTV Takes Long View on Ultra-HDTV (HD-Report, 10/02/2012 6:11pm) |
| DirectTV, Inc. indicated that the satellite pay-TV company will be increasing its efforts to offer Ultra-HDTV transmissions by 2016, and begin switching off any remaining vestiges of the old Standard-Def spectrum in favor of full HD [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Oculus VR, EA, Avegant and others join to form 'Immersive Technology Alliance' (Engadget, 3/13/2014 3:20pm) |
| Well, this is certainly a motley crew: a variety of companies in the virtual reality space are teaming up to create the "Immersive Technology Alliance." The group is an evolution of an earlier consortium, The Stereoscopic 3D Gaming Alliance [...] (Read Full Article) |
| NASA to Broadcast Earth Views in High Definition [Major Tom To Ground Control] (Gizmodo, 4/18/2008 10:20am) |
| Fans of space, high definition television, and watching-your-washing-machine-go-round-while-stoned rejoice! Honoring planet Earth and hoping to bring us closer to the awe that astronauts feel while... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 7/31/2013 6:10am) |
| Season four of the sci-fi favorite produced another great cliffhanger, but is it really worth the price (and storage space) for a whole extra [...] (Read Full Article) |
| With a PC's Power, That's Entertainment (New York Times, 4/21/2005 2:16am) |
| Personal computers increasingly fill home entertainment needs. And why not? They are already the repositories for digital photos, music and video collections. With an attached TV or radio tuner and digital video recorder and encoder, they can replace nearly every entertainment device in the house. (Read Full Article) |
| IFA 2005: A Display of Exciting Innovations (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 8/31/2005 7:21am) |
| This year's IFA continues to provide the impetus for the worldwide expansion of the consumer electronics industry. The 160,000 m of hall space and numerous outdoor sites at the IFA will feature displays by 1,189 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, setting a new record at the IFA 2005 for the numbers of exhibitors, which have risen 15 per cent compared with the last event. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Bollywood begins to adopt Blu-ray (HDTV UK, 3/17/2008 12:06pm) |
| Blu-ray pushes on globally,
with the news that Bollywood will release the movie "Heyy Babyy", directed by
Sajid Khan who is already a covert to the format. "DVDs which give you a very
superior picture when viewed on a proper home theatre set-up is only mastered
at 9 GB - that's because a DVD gives you that much disc space. Blu Ray gives
you 25 GB on a single layer but dual layer is 50 GB ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Thanks for coming out to our Engadget + gdgt Boston event! (Engadget, 10/11/2013 4:00pm) |
| Thanks Boston! We had a blast at last night's event at Space 57, our first-ever combined Engadget + gdgt meetup in Beantown. We got a look at the latest gear from companies like iRobot, Roku, TiVo and 3D printing startup, FormLabs. We also had the [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval of 3-D Vessel Reconstruction Technology to Aid Physicians in Stent Placement (Business Wire, 5/19/2013 12:00pm) |
| ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical launches the ILUMIEN OPTIS, an OCT imaging system that provides a real-time 360-degree panoramic view of the heart's arteries in [...] (Read Full Article) |
| How To Buy an HDTV (Luxist, 9/21/2005 6:02pm) |
| Our friends over at HD Beat have a neat little buying guide for choosing your high definition TV. This week’s topic is size. Is bigger always better? Their guide a a rule of thumb for selecting the right size, you multiply the inches from which you will view the TV times six. There are also other factors to consider so head on over there for the full scoop. Read | Permalink | Email this ... (Read Full Article) |
| Widescreen HDTV sports slim design, fits in cabinet (Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides, 3/14/2005 12:18pm) |
| With the help of a space-saving cathode-ray panel design, Samsung has created a high-definition television set with a 30-inch widescreen that is just 16 inches deep and costs about $1,200. The TXR3079WH model delivers vivid images with a 5000-1 contrast ratio and 800 candelas of brightness. (Read Full Article) |
| Foo Fighters 'Live at Wembley' to Rock Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 10/27/2008 4:00pm) |
| Sony Music has set a mid-November date for the Foo Fighter's Blu-ray debut 'Live at Wembley.' Filmed at the legendary London venue, 'Foo Fighters: Live at Wembley Stadium' features the rockers performing... ... (Read Full Article) |
| EMS Technologies Showcasing Power Combining, DVB-RCS and High-Speed Data Applications at Satellite 2005 (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance, 3/23/2005 2:00pm) |
| Satellite 2005, Booth No. 635 -- EMS Technologies, Inc. announced today that four divisions are demonstrating broadband, space and mobile Satcom solutions this week during Satellite 2005. (Read Full Article) |
| Project an ad right into the palm of your hand (Engadget, 6/09/2005 6:25pm) |
| Oh, those pesky advertisers, always trying to find new venues with which to increase brand awareness. Thankfully for them, Japan’s NTT group had the clever idea of using the power of suggestive cooling in the summer months to trick users into giving up their own personal space as advertising room. By downward projecting virtual rain onto passers by, people to hold up their hands as if to catch ... (Read Full Article) |
| Metareview: Unreal Tournament III (PS3, PC) (Joystiq, 12/15/2007 8:30pm) |
| Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Metareviews
Unreal Tournament III sales may not be strong on the PC, but reviews have been positive for the latest installment in the frag-fest series. It appears outlets -- deviating from standard practice -- are trying to view the PC and PS3 versions under different lenses. The PC version (per usual) is the better option if you've got the rig to handle the ... (Read Full Article) |
| Woolworths to drop HD DVD, claims Blu-ray outsold it 10:1 over Christmas (HDTV UK, 1/28/2008 8:00am) |
| Woolworths may not be the first name you think of when it comes to buying movies, but they do tend to stock a fairly decent range of CDs and DVDs, and have also started selling high definition discs.
So, it's not inconsequential that they've decided to stop stocking HD DVDs in store, in favour of creating more shelf space for Blu-ray, from March. HD DVDs will still be available to buy online, t ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Google offers underwater coral 'street views' (USATODAY, 9/26/2012 12:04pm) |
Google Maps offers a coral reef tour with a street-level view.
(Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | BenQ (Short) Throws Down with W1080ST and W1070 - 1080p 3D Projectors Starting at $1,099 (Big Picture Big Sound, 1/20/2013 4:11pm) |
| Need to fit a big screen into a small space? The W1080ST might just be your new best [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Philips dual-layer Blu-ray PC drive (HDBlog.net, 6/09/2006 12:34pm) |
| It took a while for dual layer DVD burners to come to market. But things seem to be moving much faster in the world of blue lasers. Philips has recently announced a Blu-ray burner for PC’s that can burn to both BD layers, giving 50GB of disc storage. That’s more than half the HDD space [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Watch Cities Rise Decade by Decade in These Amazing 3D Animations (Gizmodo, 7/11/2013 2:21pm) |
| It's hard to imagine that the vast skylines of our major cities were once empty space and unused tracts of land. But the rapid urban growth over the last century is nothing short of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| ABC affiliates not happy with iPod deal (The Unofficial Apple Weblog, 10/18/2005 10:03pm) |
| Filed under: iTMS , Video First it was the unions , and now Hollywood Reporter writes that ABC affiliates are less than thrilled with the idea of downloadable ABC shows on the iTunes Music Store. The affiliates are afraid that people won't watch the shows on their channel, in turn meaning they won't see the commercials, and there go the affliates' profits (the money from the downloads ... (Read Full Article) |
| Samsung TX-T3093WH CRT HDTV (Cybertheater.com, 3/27/2007 10:00am) |
| Samsung Electronics brings out their space-saving SlimFit TX-T3093WH CRT HDTV models. TXT-3093 is a 30-inch wide SlimFit HDTV with built-in speakers... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Dolby TrueHD Comes to Blu-ray With 'Legends of Jazz' (High-Def Digest, 10/12/2006 12:38pm) |
| Bringing both classic jazz and Dolby TrueHD to Blu-ray for the first time, indie music distributor LRS Media is set to debut their premiere next-gen disc release with 'Legends of Jazz Showcase.' Due in... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Dolby TrueHD Reviewed (HDBlog.net, 8/30/2006 1:11pm) |
| Dolby TrueHD is coming!
Personally I think that the format war between SACD and DVD-Audio will be won by Dolby TrueHD. There’s nothing stopping studios from putting out music albums on HD DVD or BD in TrueHD surround. (Actually, studios will probably wait for a winner, then release on that.) Since there [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| New Sharp AQUOS LC-TV Enhances In-Room Hotel Entertainment with Pay-Per-View Interface and High-Style Design (Business Wire, 6/20/2006 1:00pm) |
| MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2006--Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Televisions (LC-TV), is expanding its line of high-definition (HD) AQUOS(R) ... (Read Full Article) |
| Microsoft Updates Media Center (TechNewsWorld.com, 10/14/2005 3:02pm) |
| A highlight of yesterday's Media Center update is software to sync the systems to the Xbox 360 consoles going on sale Nov. 22. The systems were designed to work together, so users can play video, music and photo content stored on their PC through a separate TV connected to the Xbox. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Lytro software update lets you view images in 3D (Engadget, 11/12/2013 3:00pm) |
| A nice little, erm, shift in focus for everyone's favorite consumer-facing light field camera. Thanks to a software update to the desktop and iOS versions of the camera's app, users will be able to display Perspective Shifted images in three [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Jane’s Addiction to Release ‘LIVE IN NYC,’ Filmed at New York City’s Terminal 5, on DVD/CD, Blu-ray, DVD, CD, and Double-LP Vinyl (Business Wire, 5/12/2013 12:00pm) |
| LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jane's Addiction's 'LIVE IN NYC' will be released June 25 on DVD/CD, Blu-ray, DVD, CD and 2LP by Universal Music Enterprises [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Fortis.TV - candy-colored HDTVs for Japan (Engadget, 10/13/2005 10:45pm) |
| Is the Fortis.TV from display-maker Eizo Nanao the ugliest HDTV ever made? While our peeps at HD Beat may think so, we’re not too sure — though given the relatively short history of the HD industry, it may just qualify. Regardless, we have to admit that the sets, which come in sizes from 19 inches to 26 inches, don’t exactly make the best use of space. By mounting the candy-colored ... (Read Full Article) |
| See one commercial, buy a different product (AdJab, 9/12/2005 8:02pm) |
| Filed under: Product Placement , Television Maybe you'd call them meta-commercials? Theresa Howard in USA Today writes about product placement, which is nothing new, but she's referring to products placed within other product's commercials. She focuses heavily on the marriage between iPod and music labels, whose songs are often the top downloads at iTunes. I myself immediately thought of ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | DIYRockets starts a challenge to build open source, 3D-printed rocket engines (Engadget, 3/09/2013 2:04am) |
| DIYRockets believes that our chances of advancing space [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Record Number Of Exhibitors Expected At IFA 2005 (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News, 8/17/2005 10:25am) |
| 7 Sept.) continues to provide the impetus for the worldwide expansion of the consumer electronics industry. The 160,000 m(2) of hall space and numerous outdoor sites at the IFA will feature displays by 1,189 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, setting a new record at the IFA 2005 for the numbers of exhibitors, which have risen 15 per cent compared with the last event. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Accell Packs Ethernet, ARC, 4K into ProUltra Thin HDMI Cables (CE Pro, 6/24/2013 7:01pm) |
| Accell's new ProUltra HDMI Cables take up minimum space behind flat-panel TVs and support 4K and 3D video, Ethernet and the Audio Return [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Bluetooth to get faster (Pioneer Press, 4/03/2006 11:56am) |
| The Bluetooth wireless standard used in cell phones and other small devices will take a leap in transmission speed, broadening its scope to enable high-definition video and files for digital music players like the iPod. The industry group behind Bluetooth said Tuesday it would boost transfer speeds in the next few years by incorporating a new radio technology, known as ultra-wideband, or UWB. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HD DVD / Blu-ray Special Feature: 9. High street retailers (HDTV UK, 1/07/2008 8:00am) |
| Who are they?
In the UK, the high street record and video stores will play a fairly prominent role in deciding how high definition discs fare.
If they follow the lead of many US stores, Blu-ray could do quite well. That is, if they decide to push the HD formats at all. Shelf space is at a premium, and DVDs still account for a huge proportion of the market.
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| (Unranked) | Monster ClarityHD Model One Speaker Offers Multiroom Audio (CE Pro, 9/26/2012 6:03pm) |
| Monster's ClarityHD Model One High Definition Speaker now offers wireless capability via the Streamcast HD Transmitter and Receiver Kit, streaming HD music to 12 rooms in a home at a distance of up to 100 [...] (Read Full Article) |
| News Britney's 'VMA Flop' In HDTV On Sept. 22 MHD will air the performance in high-def for the first time. By Swanni (TVPredictions.com, 9/11/2007 6:21pm) |
| Washington, D.C. (September 11, 2007) -- Britney Spears' much-discussed performance at Sunday's night MTV Video Music Awards will air for the first time in High-Definition on September 22 on MHD. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Drum roll please (Miami Herald, 11/16/2005 7:07pm) |
| Tickets for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view go on sale Saturday, Dec. 10 via TicketMaster outlets, by phone and online. The Royal Rumble is Sunday, Jan. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. For ticket prices, purchasing times and other info, call or visit TicketMaster online or the AAA box office. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Drum roll please (Miami Herald, 11/17/2005 2:52pm) |
| Tickets for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view go on sale Saturday, Dec. 10 via TicketMaster outlets, by phone and online. The Royal Rumble is Sunday, Jan. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. For ticket prices, purchasing times and other info, call or visit TicketMaster online or the AAA box office. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony PS3 Firmware 2.10 (I4U, 12/18/2007 7:39am) |
| Sony releases the new Sony PS3 firmware 2.10 with Blu-ray Standard Profile 1.1 and DivX support today.
The new firmware 2.10 brings Blu-ray Profile 1.1 (known as Bonus View) to the Sony PS3. It will be able to fully exploit the potential of the new ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Entertainment System (BIOS, 10/21/2005 11:09am) |
| Sony's VAIO XL1 Digital Living System is a new digital content management product developed in close partnership with Microsoft, allowing movie and music buffs can get back to enjoying their discs instead of playing hide-and-seek with them. Consisting of a 200-d... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Singapore to start HDTV trials ahead of World Cup (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News, 5/31/2006 10:27am) |
| SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Singapore will start testing High Definition Television (HDTV) in homes and public places with a view to rolling out the new television standard by the end of this year, officials said on Wednesday. ... (Read Full Article) |
| RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS EXPECTED AT IFA 2005 (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance, 8/17/2005 10:25am) |
| Trade / foreign investment 7 Sept.) continues to provide the impetus for the worldwide expansion of the consumer electronics industry. The 160,000 m(2) of hall space and numerous outdoor sites at the IFA will feature displays by 1,189 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, setting a new record at the IFA 2005 for the numbers of exhibitors, which have risen 15 per cent compared with the ... (Read Full Article) |
| Universal unveils audio plans for Blu-ray (AfterDawn, 5/01/2008 5:32pm) |
| Coming up on their deadline to become a Blu-ray only production house, Universal has unveiled its plans for the audio it intends to use on the format. Ever since their defection from the HD-DVD camp, they've been working on a way to maximize the 50Gb worth of space available to them on BD-50 discs.
When working for the HD-DVD group, Universal had slapped together some audio configurations wit ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV ready - Get Wise and Digitize HDTV Style (1 HDTV Blog, 11/15/2007 6:46am) |
| High definition television, or HDTV for short, is the new way to view broadcasts and movies in the home. It is popular because not only are more networks offering programming in HDTV ... . Most consumers are catching on to HDTV and are spreading the word to get wise and digitize-HDTV ... (Read Full Article) |
| How do I find HDTV over-the-air in my area? (Philadelphia Daily News, 5/31/2006 7:37am) |
| Q: I'm ready to switch from cable to using an antenna to pick up HDTV programming. I signed up for Comcast's full digital suite to upgrade to HDTV after buying an HDTV set last year. It costs me $80.94 monthly. For that I receive more than 170 stations, including HDTV. However I only view about 21 stations of analog and about nine stations of HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 1 October 2005 (SpaceRef, 10/02/2005 6:22am) |
| SpaceRef note: This NASA Headquarters internal status report, as presented here, contains additional, original material produced by SpaceRef.com (copyright © 2005) to enhance access to related status reports and NASA activities. ... (Read Full Article) |
| New Home Theater Wireless Headphones Make Upgrading Easy and Cost Effective (PR Web via Yahoo! News, 1/31/2006 12:00pm) |
| Teterboro, NJ (PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- For those who have recently purchased a new HDTV system or new digital DVD player, the thought about how to take advantage of the Hi-Definition sound coming out of the new equipment probably came about. Good sound systems can be very costly and difficult to setup. You may not have a dedicated home theater space or may not wish to listen at the same ... (Read Full Article) |
| National Geographic to 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' on Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 12/05/2008 7:00pm) |
| National Geographic has announced a late-March Blu-ray debut for the space exploration documentary 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe.' Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, 'Journey to... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PS3 gets pay-per-view streaming with Live Events Viewer app (Engadget, 8/14/2013 3:14am) |
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PlayStation is expanding its (Read Full Article) |
| Russia To Unveil New Satellite At This Year's NATEXPO (SpaceDaily, 11/09/2005 1:25am) |
| Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 09, 2005 - Russia will present a model of its new communications satellite, Europe-1, at the NATEXPO 2005 exhibition November 16-19 at Moscow's Crocus City center, the Russian Space Agency said Tuesday, reports RIA Novosti. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Image Entertainment drops HD DVD (AfterDawn, 3/07/2008 8:40pm) |
| Image Entertainment has announced that it has canceled its upcoming HD DVD releases and added that it was dropping HD DVD completely to focus on Blu-ray.
Image is one of the biggest suppliers of independent titles and had supported both HD formats. Over the past two years the company released a large variety of music, special interest and theatrical releases on both formats.
Of the more not ... (Read Full Article) |
| AU Optronics Announces its Latest LCD TV Technologies (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/06/2005 10:36am) |
| In view of the anticipated arrival of High Definition TV era, AU Optronics introduced on Monday, its latest breakthrough technologies for LCD TV; 4 ms response time via GFI Technology, NTSC 90% with HiColor Technology, and improved performance premium wide viewing angle with AUO Advanced MVA Technology . ... (Read Full Article) |
| Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc Player - Product Review (About.com, 9/15/2009 10:00am) |
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The Pioneer BDP-320 is a Blu-ray Disc player that combines practical features with good performance. Blu-ray discs are played at full 1080p via its HDMI output. This player is also compatible with standard DVDs and most recordable DVD formats, and standard music CDs. Standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. Onboard decoding or undecoded bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD is provided via HDMI. The BDP-320 aheres to Blu-ray Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) specifications, and also BDP320 incoporates Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for jitterless audio transmission between the BDP320 and compatible Pioneer home theater receivers for better audio CD playback performance using the HDMI connection. To find out if the Pioneer BDP-320 is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a supplmentary Photo Profile and Video Performance Tests. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com (click on photos for larger view) (Read Full Article) |
| Agere releasing multimedia storage chip (Geek.com, 5/26/2005 3:13pm) |
| Finally a storage server I need at home... Agere recently set forth plans to launch a multimedia storage chip for consumer electronic devices. Any Geeks out there who have set up a HTPC (home theater PC) know that capturing a few hours of HDTV can really eat up hard drive space. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Giant Interactive begins Blu-ray production (AfterDawn, 11/03/2008 5:13am) |
| DVD producer Giant Interactive has announced it has moved into Blu-ray production, noting its first two releases will be A&E VideoÂ’s Universe: The Complete Season 1 and Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us, both set for release on November 18th.
The studio noted the recent hiring of executive producer Jeffrey Eagle and director of digital operations Jay Chumley who will now be in charge of Blu- ... (Read Full Article) |
| JVC DLA-QX1 High Resolution Projector Chosen by NASA Projector chosen to review and analyze NASA shuttle launch images (Digital Video Editing, 7/11/2005 11:04pm) |
| NASA is gearing up for its shuttle fleet's return to flight with the upgrade of its visual analysis equipment at its Ice/Debris Image Analysis Facility at Kennedy Space Center. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Great expectations for high definition (Courier-Post, 8/05/2005 8:24am) |
| From cameras to computers to music, the world is going digital and television is no exception. Many homes are now switching to digital television, and even high-definition television, the highest quality of digital television. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Eagle Rock Announces 'ZZ Top: Live in Texas' for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 4/23/2008 4:00pm) |
| Eagle Rock has set a late-June arrival for their latest Blu-ray music release, 'ZZ Top: Live in Texas.' Taking the legendary blues-rock trio to the Lone Star State, 'Live in Texas' includes a 17-strong... ... (Read Full Article) |
| PanAmSat Launches Satellite to Expand Largest US Cable Television Fleet Providing HDTV, IPTV and VOD Services (SpaceRef, 8/15/2005 5:23am) |
| PanAmSat announced today that its new Galaxy 14 satellite successfully soared into space at 9:08 p.m. ET. Launched into orbit by a Soyuz-Fregat rocket, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Galaxy 14 is the 24th satellite in PanAmSat's fleet. ... (Read Full Article) |
| PS3 firmware 1.90 hits Japan, Europe tomorrow, NA "coming soon" (Joystiq, 7/23/2007 11:27am) |
| Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3
Firmware 1.90 is infecting Japanese PS3s as you read this. Symptoms of 1.90 - helpfully deciphered at NeoGAF - include:
XMB backgrounds
Move games in XMB up and down
Eject games, CD's and movies from XMB by pressing triangle, and selecting "Eject Disk"
Force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI
Change the frequency of music to either 44.1, 88. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Memorex Blu-ray Player Gets Reviewed (Format War Central, 12/10/2008 1:00pm) |
| Our friend Don over at The Sound Advice Blog has put up his review of the Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-ray player. The player is a BD profile 1.1 bonus view player, and supports all HD Audio codecs via HDMI Bitstream output to external decoder. You can pick up the player for $169.99 from Target online, and some Target B&M stores.
The player’s build quality looks to be somewhere in between th ... (Read Full Article) |
| New router meets need for speed (The Cincinnati Enquirer, 5/20/2006 9:36am) |
| Belkin's new N1 Wireless Router, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, the allows family members to stream high-definition video, listen to digital music, play online games, transfer images, surf the Web and receive Internet phone calls at the same time. Designed to work with the proposed 802.11n standard, the router's display shows the status of the network. It costs $150. There's also a notebook card f ... (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Names Content Hunter - 6/16/2005 9:11:00 AM - Broadcasting & Cable - CA608787 (Broadcasting and Cable, 6/16/2005 4:31pm) |
| The retail and management vet, most recently President of the Retail Group for Cablevision Systems Corp., will head business development teams creating unique MTV Networks Music and Logo content (its gay-targetted net launching this month) for other platforms including DVDs, video games, consumer products and publishing, radio and HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kickstarter Project Poppy Turns iPhone Into 3D Video Camera (eCoustics, 6/26/2013 10:36pm) |
| Eat your heart out, Fisher Price. A couple of Seattle entrepreneurs today launched a Kickstarter campaign for Poppy, a View-Master-like contraption that turns any iPhone into a 3D camera. Just pop your iDevice into the slot, twist open the mirrors, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Panasonic's 103-incher, up close and personal (Engadget, 1/09/2006 9:55pm) |
| Filed under: CES , HDTV What's about 7 and a half-feet long, 4-feet tall, has about 30 square feet of viewing space, a 3001:1 contrast ratio, pushes over 2 million pixels progressively, and requires Howie Mandel to demo it? That'd be Panasonic's behemoth 103-inch plasma at CES this year, which we got in close enough to get some sweet shots of. The color was rich, the blacks were natural ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ‘Bond 50′ Complete Collection releases to Blu-ray Disc & DVD (HD-Report, 9/25/2012 7:35am) |
| Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection has released to Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The collection contains all James Bond films from Dr. No through Quantam of Solace, and even leaves a space in the box for the upcoming 23rd franchise film SKYFALL. [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Lady Antebellum: Own the Night World Tour' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 10/24/2012 6:00pm) |
| The 2012 concert from the country music superstars will rock Blu-ray in December. In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is readying 'Lady Antebellum: Own the Night World Tour' for Blu-ray [...] (Read Full Article) |
| The Toshiba USB 2.0 portable external hard drive (Digi Times, 4/18/2007 9:41am) |
| Toshiba recently introduced a 200GB 2.5-inch USB 2.0 portable external hard drive capable of storing up to 57,000 digital photos, 52,000 MP3 music files, 88 DVD videos or 23 high-definition videos. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Intel Pushes Faster Wireless Standard to Market (TechNewsWorld.com, 1/24/2007 8:01pm) |
| Intel has unveiled the next generation of wireless chips for its Centrino Duo mobile line used in many Intel-based laptops, which are designed to improve their ability to download music and stream high-definition video. The Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N network connection will allow users to share five times the data at twice the range of their current wireless connections. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NVIDIA ForceWare 81.98 Released (AnandTech, 12/22/2005 2:50pm) |
| Not to be outdone by ATI's 5.13 driver release, NVIDIA has a fresh new driver of its own available for download. Release Highlights: WHQL Certified Application compatibility fixes. For a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release Notes. Mixed vendor support for NVIDIA SLI. TV-Out/HD-out support... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp's New LCD Offers Industry's Highest Contrast Ratio (PhysOrg, 10/03/2005 12:20pm) |
| Sharp Corporation has developed a "Mega-Contrast" Advanced Super View Premium LCD that defies conventional wisdom to deliver an unprecedented contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 the highest level in the industry. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Acer introduces 1080p Blu-ray notebooks (AfterDawn, 3/16/2008 10:17pm) |
| Acer has launched a complete overhaul of their Aspire notebook line, dubbed the Gemstone Blue.
The new design revolves around "CineDash", a "touch-sensitive control that lets users navigate music, videos, and menus without having to resort to the trackpad." Each system also has a 10-watt subwoofer and an "advanced speaker system that generates virtual Dolby 5.1-channel Surround Sound."
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| Marriott to Introduce Digital High-Definition Television (HDTV) (Hotel (Hotel Online, 5/11/2005 4:47pm) |
| Picture this -- reclining in a luxurious bed or lounge chair watching a movie or DVD on a crystal clear digital high-definition television (HDTV). Listen up -- hearing music from your MP3 Player through the television\\\'s acoustically refined 30-watt speaker system. ... (Read Full Article) |
| ViewSonic's new n2050w 20-inch LCD TV (Engadget, 10/17/2005 12:45pm) |
| So HD Beat has the dealio on the new n2050w 20-inch LCD TV from ViewSonic. It’s got the 1080i hook-up with an HDMI jack, and you can view the sights with a 1000:1 contrast ratio. There’s NTSC support and picture-in-picture, but while the size is desktop friendly, they’re probably not going to land this on our desktop with a native resolution of 1366 x 768, but as far as TVs go you could do ... (Read Full Article) |
| HP Demos Advanced TV Technology that Delivers Direct Access to Multimedia PC Content (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/09/2005 11:45am) |
| HP today demonstrated advanced digital media technology for its high-definition televisions that will give people direct access to digital content -- from movies to photos to music to personal videos -- that's currently stored on their PCs. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kobo Aura HD Review: A Beautiful Reader Screen Trapped in an Ugly Body (Gizmodo, 4/29/2013 2:04pm) |
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Everyone loves a pretty screen. The Kobo Aura HD is aiming to lead that charge in the ereader space. Armed with a best-in-class screen and an unusually powerful processor under the hood, the [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Showcases New Professional Projector Line, New 45-Inch Professional LCD Monitor and Multiple AQUOS LC-TV Display (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/08/2005 1:34pm) |
| Sharp is demonstrating, at InfoComm 2005, its expanded line of projection and direct-view display products for use in multimedia projection, digital signage and display applications. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Where Can I See The Hobbit in HFR 48FPS IMAX 3D with Dolby Atmos Surround? (Big Picture Big Sound, 12/11/2012 5:52pm) |
| A reader writes in asking where he can view Peter Jackson's latest opus in all its high frame rate 3D multi-channel Dolby [...] (Read Full Article) |
| MTV World to Showcase Korean Pop Superstar Rain With Its First Ever Live Music Production, 'MTV Presents: Rain - Live (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 2/01/2006 12:29am) |
| MTV World today announced plans to produce an exclusive live performance special featuring Korean pop superstar Rain on Friday, February 3 at MTV's Studios in Times Square. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Zone of Enders HD Collection limited edition revealed (Joystiq, 9/28/2012 5:05am) |
Zone of the Enders HD Collection will be released in a limited edition, Konami announced at a press event tonight. Due alongside the regular release, the limited edition includes a soundtrack disc, featuring remixes of the original music, and [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sony introduces iPod dock for Bravia LCD range (Electronics NEWS - about-electronics.eu, 4/04/2007 10:04am) |
| Sony introduces iPod dock for Bravia LCD range Filed under: TV & HDTV, Portable Music Players | by: ryan | Hits: 89 EngadgetHD: These days, it... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | LinkedIn, Trulia Win 2013 GROW! Awards from ACG Silicon Valley at Valley’s First-Ever 3-D Event (Business Wire, 5/05/2013 5:00pm) |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LinkedIn (NASDAQ: LNKD), the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 200 million members worldwide, and Trulia, (NYSE: TRLA), an online real estate marketplace, received 2013 [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Massive Dynamics to Acquire Advanced 3D Imaging Technology & Accomplished Team Member (Business Wire, 4/13/2013 10:00am) |
| CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massive Dynamics executed a Letter of Intent with Real-View 3D. CEO, Jonathan J. Howard will join the team full-time and focus on the expansion and execution of the Massive Dynamics business [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Certain Xbox 360 Titles May Fill 4 DVDs (Slashdot, 12/06/2005 12:08am) |
| MBCook writes "A Joystiq post says that certain 'highly anticipated' Xbox 360 titles will fill four discs-worth of content. From the post: 'From the high-res textures fit for an HDTV to the higher polygon counts befitting a next-gen console, the space available on standard DVDs is suddenly in increasingly short supply. [...] According to Game Informer, nearly every developer they talked to at ... (Read Full Article) |
| Mariah Carey's 'Mimi' Gets Blu-ray Emancipation This April (High-Def Digest, 3/11/2008 9:30pm) |
| Mariah Carey's pop music alter-ego will make her high-def debut this April with the Blu-ray release of the live spectacular 'The Adventures of Mimi.' Captured entirely in high-definition, 'Mariah Carey:... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Fred Meyer Expands Blu-ray Section, Now Bigger Than Wal-Mart's (Format War Central, 3/18/2008 9:51pm) |
| During a trip to our local Fred Meyer, we noticed they had greatly expanded their Blu-ray movie section. Previously they had about the same space as the smaller Target stores. Now the section is 18 discs X 5 discs (some duplicates), and is larger than all the Wal-Mart stores in the area. They do still [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony underestimated 80GB PS3 demand (Joystiq, 4/03/2008 1:45pm) |
| Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Business
Sony America VP of marketing, Scott Steinberg, admits in an extensive interview with GameDaily that the company underestimated the demand for the 80GB PS3. He says the $100 extra for the 80GB model at $499 didn't seem "that big of a deal" to certain consumers. Beyond the price and obvious drive space difference, the 80GB enjoys backwards compatibility ... (Read Full Article) |
| Hackers Break HD DVD Copy Protection (Data Storage Today, 1/17/2007 8:08pm) |
| There's a new twist in the ongoing battle between the next-generation, high-definition DVD standards: Hackers have cracked the antipiracy software on several movies published in the HD DVD format. Perhaps ironically, hackers chose to break the copy-protection system in Universal's "Serenity," a 2005 science fiction film about a renegade crew of space outlaws. An informal, global alliance of ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Future of HDTV: 3D Holograms You Can Reach Out and Touch? (Big Picture Big Sound, 8/18/2009 8:12am) |
| Japanese researchers have cobbled together a holographic projector, using a display device, a pair of Wiimotes and an ultrasound unit to produce 3D images floating in space that you can actually feel. (Read Full Article) |
| The iMuse high-end home entertainment system (Engadget, 8/11/2005 5:27pm) |
| Nah, this isn’t the same iMUSE that used to power music in old school Lucasarts SCUMM-based adventure games—this iMuse media system takes dead aim at the custom media server market players like Kaleidescape and Chord with their much more box-centric (and apparently cost effective) solution. Each room gets an iMuse Sierra PC (which you may recognize is the same media PC that Gateway and ... (Read Full Article) |
| PanAmSat Launches Satellite to Expand Largest US Cable Television Fleet Providing HDTV, IPTV and VOD Services (CommsDesign, 8/15/2005 6:56pm) |
| WILTON, Conn., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PanAmSat announced today that its new Galaxy 14 satellite successfully soared into space at 9:08 p.m. ET. Launched into orbit by a Soyuz-Fregat rocket, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Galaxy 14 is the 24th satellite in PanAmSat's fleet. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Showtime Announces 'KO Sweepstakes' for Tyson vs. McBride Bout June 11 in Washington, DC (PR Newswire via Yahoo! (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 5/19/2005 11:58pm) |
| Showtime, the pay per view distributor of Capital Explosion, will give away a trip for two to the event on Saturday, June 11 at MCI Center in Washington, DC, as the grand prize in their \\\"Tyson-McBride KO Sweepstakes.\\\" ... (Read Full Article) |
| Life and world of politics turning ever more visual (The Maui News, 4/04/2006 9:50pm) |
| Change surrounds us. We watch music on iPods. Our newspapers flash with color. Kids play video games. Cars talk, bark and beep. Icons and voice instructions guide our eyes and hands on computers. DVDs tell us how to golf, pitch, bat and dance. Digital signs rule the highways and the world beats a path to our doorstep via high-speed Internet and HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-ray trumps iTunes in consumer quality test (HDTV UK, 7/13/2009 7:11am) |
| In news that is hardly likely to surprise anyone with even a rudimentary knowledge of the difference in quality of a Blu-ray disc compared to a high definition download, a recent test carried out by CEDIA found that nine out of ten participants favoured disc over download. Albeit a small survey of just 25 people, it required participants to view the same film on two identically set-up non-calibrat ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV added for Jefferson County/Blue Devil subscribers (The Steubenville Herald-Star) (The Steubenville Herald-Star, 2/08/2006 4:37pm) |
| TORONTO - Area football fans who want to see Super Bowl XL in high-definition will be able to view it on Jefferson County Cable Co. in the Toronto and Empire/Stratton areas and on Blue Devil Cable on the Burgettstown, Pa., system. ... (Read Full Article) |
| UK getting PS3 game, Blu-ray movie vending machines (Joystiq, 11/04/2008 12:30am) |
| Filed under: CultureSony Entertainment and Universal are partnering in the UK to roll out the "PoP Instant Entertainment 24/7," which, in addition to sounding like something out of the movie Total Recall, is a vending machine for PS3 games, Blu-ray Disc movies, and digital music/movie distribution. Unveiled at Stuff Magazine's Stuff Live Expo, the machine features a touch-screen interface and s ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction teases top-down action (Joystiq, 2/04/2014 8:00pm) |
| Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction is a top-down, action RPG for PC and PS4 from Interceptor Entertainment and 3D Realms, according to a teaser site at alloutofgum.com (warning: auto-playing, manly music) and a Facebook page. The Facebook page briefly [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Toronto International Film Festival(R) Now Available in HD with Bell (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance, 8/22/2006 3:00pm) |
| Bell Canada and the Toronto International Film Festival , today announced that film lovers will now be able to view and enjoy all Film Festival press conferences, red carpet celebrity interviews, exclusive parties and much more in full High Definition . ... (Read Full Article) |
| Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (AVP:R) on Blu-ray Disc (Big Picture Big Sound, 4/16/2008 5:15am) |
| In the second attempt at uniting the popular "Alien" and "Predator" films, the brothers Strause have got a lot of things right, but still can't seem to write dialog fit for human consumption. The Blu-ray Disc offers some unique features including a Bonus View encyclopedia-style multi-media archive of Alien and Predator factoids. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Humax 40-inch LCD TV with built-in 40GB PVR (Luxist, 10/11/2005 11:04pm) |
| Humax Digital has unveilled a 40-inch LCD TV that has an integrated 40GB PVR . It also has two Freeview (that’s UK over-the-air HDTV) tuners plus a DVI input and an analog tuner. 40GB isn’t a whole lot if you’re recording HDTV, especially if you’re routinely using both of those Freeview tuners, but if 40 inches of TV puts a premium on your living room space, you might appreciate having th ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sony's First Collection Of 4K Ultra HD Content For The Home Now Available For Consumers (HDTV Magazine, 11/30/2012 3:24am) |
| Sony Electronics is unveiling the first step in delivering 4K Ultra HD video content in the home. The new 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony's 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K [...] (Read Full Article) |
| VOOM'S RAVE HD WILL 'ROCK YOU' WITH QUEEN & PAUL RODGERS (Elite TV, 2/14/2006 9:24pm) |
| To kick off the 30th anniversary celebrations of legendary rock band Queen's history-making single 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' its definitive 70's album, 'A Night At The Opera,' and the band's upcoming North American tour (which begins March 3rd) RAVE HD, the first and only music channel dedicated to delivering a larger than life concert experience in crystal clear high-definition, will premiere Q ... (Read Full Article) |
| Business Technology Partners Completes Audiovisual and Networking Infrastructure Project for the Michael Tyler Fisher (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 4/19/2005 2:21pm) |
| Business Technology Partners , an IT consulting firm that supports and designs technology spaces, recently completed the audiovisual technology design for the Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. (Read Full Article) |
| Network LIVE Presents Keith Urban in Exclusive Live Concert Performance for Millions of Music Fans Worldwide (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 11/09/2005 5:00am) |
| Network LIVE , a joint venture between America Online, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, announced today that the Company will produce and distribute via the Network LIVE platform an exclusive performance by multi-platinum artist Keith Urban. ... (Read Full Article) |
| KVM Switch enables sharing of music and video files. (ThomasNet, 4/04/2006 1:29pm) |
| Model GCS634U 4-port MiniView USB Keyboard, Video, Mouse Switch can support 4 computers and connects to High Definition Television with Video Graphics Array input. It comes equipped with 2 built-in cables for Plug-n-Play use, and 2 additional ports and detachable cables. Device incorporates USB Sniffing Technology that allows multiple computers to be booted simultaneously, and VSE Technology that ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Animal Crossing 3DS called 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf' in North America (Joystiq, 10/25/2012 3:40pm) |
Animal Crossing's 3DS installment is called Animal Crossing: New Leaf in North America, as revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Sit back and enjoy the mellow music and the tranquil footage of your future life as mayor of lolbutts [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Reversica's Gyre 6300 let's you hide that flat panel TV (Engadget, 4/15/2005 5:08pm) |
| It’s not totally unreasonable to want to show off that sweet new flat-panel TV you just dropped three or four or five grand on, but if you’re really pressed for space or otherwise looking for way to hide that 42-inch plasma, a company called Reversica is selling a new 18-inch deep home entertainment center called the Gyre 6300 that lets you rotate your TV around to reveal a bookcase. Normally (Read Full Article) |
| Sony BMG to Bow Live Discs From Chris Botti, Bruce Springsteen on Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 4/06/2007 7:58pm) |
| Sony BMG today announced it will debut two new music titles on Blu-ray this summer, including live sets by Bruce Springsteen and Chris Botti. Due first on May 29 is 'Chris Botti Live with Orchestra and... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Classic Eighties films coming to Blu-ray: Goonies, Risky Business, Beetlejuice, Gremlins (HDTV UK, 10/07/2008 2:00pm) |
| 6th October sees the release of high definition versions of four classic Eighties movies on Blu-ray, all featuring cinema-quality surround sound and additional features, courtesy of Warner Home Video. Alongside The Goonies movie comes extras to include commentary from Director Richard Donner, "The Making of Goonies" feature, deleted scenes, Cyndi Lauper's "The Goonies R Good Enough" Music Vid ... (Read Full Article) |
| Howard Stern and iN DEMAND Networks Reach Agreement for Subscription Video-on-Demand Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 8/03/2005 1:30pm) |
| Howard Stern has entered into an agreement with iN DEMAND Networks, the world's leading aggregator and supplier of Video-On-Demand, Pay-Per-View and HDTV content, to provide a new TV home for the popular radio pioneer in a subscription-only format. ... (Read Full Article) |
| iHollywood Announces Speaker Lineup for Fourth Annual Digital Media Summit, June 7-8, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/01/2005 10:30am) |
| iHollywood Forum, Inc. today announced speaker lineup for its fourth-annual Digital Media Summit , the definitive conference about the transformation of films, music, television, video, games and other forms of entertainment in the digital age. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Pioneer develops 16-layer, 400GB Blu-ray disc (Joystiq, 7/07/2008 9:30pm) |
| Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3
Dual-layer Blu-ray discs are so 2006. The new hotness is Pioneer's just-developed, 16-layer Blu-ray disc (pictured above) with a whopping 400GB of writable storage space. For reference, that disc could hold roughly eight copies of Metal Gear Solid 4, 187 copies of Final Fantasy VII, or 1.25 million copies of the original Super Mario Bros.The new discs require a sp ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony to Release Internet Ready Television (WebProNews, 1/08/2007 2:30pm) |
| Sony has unveiled a new TV feature called "Bravia Internet Video Link" that will allow most of its new televisions to access free Internet video content. Online content, including high-definition feeds, will be available from providers such as AOL, Yahoo, Grouper, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony BMG Music. Sony's new televisions will feature the ability to receive streaming broadband vide ... (Read Full Article) |
| iHollywood Announces Speaker Lineup for Fourth-Annual Digital Media Summit, June 7-8, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 5/17/2005 2:09am) |
| iHollywood Forum, Inc. today announced speaker lineup for its fourth-annual Digital Media Summit , the definitive conference about the transformation of films, music, television, video, games and other forms of entertainment in the digital age. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Creative Labs VF0580 Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder - $135 Shipped (Gadgetreview, 7/23/2009 4:07am) |
| B&H Photo has the Creative Labs VF0580 Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder for a must buy price. Features include 1280×720 resolution, 2-inch LCD, 2 hours of recording space and an HDMI output. It’s $139.99 - $5 instant savings + free shipping = $134.99 shipped! (Read Full Article) |
| Grass Valley Kalypso Selected by HDNet for NASA Coverage Provides live HD coverage of shuttle mission this week in US (Digital Video Editing, 7/26/2005 8:49pm) |
| Soaring to new production heights, the Grass Valley Kalypso HD Video Production Center switcher from Thomson used earlier this week by the US-based 24-hour high-definition (HD) network HDNet to assist in capturing breathtaking HD images of the Space Shuttle Discovery's historic Return to Flight. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony BMG Unveils Dolby TrueHD Support with 'Dave Matthews Live' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 8/28/2007 2:55pm) |
| Sony BMG has unveiled full specs for 'Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City' Blu-ray, which will include the studio's first-ever support for Dolby TrueHD on a music title. 'Live at Radio... ... (Read Full Article) |
| GlobeTel Signs Formal Agreement with NASA (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/13/2005 5:01pm) |
| GlobeTel Communications Corp. today announced that the company has signed a formal agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration . The terms of the agreement with NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California establish that NASA Dryden will provide assistance in GlobeTel's development and flight testing of the Stratellite, the company's high ... (Read Full Article) |
| Wireless HD Media Player DSM-510 (YouTube.com, 2/17/2007 12:57am) |
| The D-Link High-Definition Media Player (DSM-510) is an Intel Viiv Verified device that streams music, photos, and high-definition (HD) videos to your home entertainment system from your PC using Ethernet or 802.11g wireless. The D-Link MediaLounge DSM-510 supports a multitude of video and audio formats, including support for Windows?Media Video 9, MPEG-4 video, MP3, WMV audio, and many ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sony-published Dare to Fly outed by Australian Classification Board (Joystiq, 5/15/2013 6:00am) |
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| Pair of DSPs tune in to high-definition audio (EETimes, 1/03/2007 5:15am) |
| Promising performance, cost and board space advantages, Freescale Semiconductor Inc. this week will launch a pair of dual-core 90-nanometer digital signal processors that support multiple high-definition audio standards, including DTS-HD, Dolby Digital+ and Dolby TrueHD. The Symphony DSP56720 and DSP56721 represent the first offerings in a new Freescale family of 24-bit audio processors targeting ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDNet Viewers Get Exclusive Front Row Seats for NASA's Return to Flight with Live High-Definition Coverage of Discovery (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 7/06/2005 7:12pm) |
| HDNet will take viewers on an exclusive high-definition adventure with complete coverage of NASA's historic Return to Flight, as the Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew embark on mission STS-114, currently scheduled for July 13. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver (HDTV Stores, 10/23/2007 7:38pm) |
| Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver Samsung brings you great flexibility for ... 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby® Digital 2.0 ... More : Click here to read more details. No Tags Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver Is your TV ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | KickBeat heading to Vita, PS3 with Cross Buy support in September (Joystiq, 8/08/2013 4:00pm) |
Zen Studios' music-meets-fighting game KickBeat [...] (Read Full Article) |
| MIPS Technologies Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Results (FinanzNachrichten, 1/19/2006 9:30pm) |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. , today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased by $4.4 million compared to the prior quarter ending September 30, 2005, the result of solid licensing activity and increases in royalties. ... (Read Full Article) |
| CTX Technology Unveils Dual-Screen LCD Monitor (BIOS, 6/01/2005 11:43am) |
| CTX Technology has today announced a new 17in. dual screen LCD monitor. With this strange looking dual-screen LCD monitor, you are able to view two displays side by side with just a click of a button. By connecting two 17in. LCD monitor panels side by side using a ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Women and Digital Television: "She Wants Her DTV!" -- Lyra Research Report Focuses on Womens Adoption and Use of New (PR Web, 5/24/2005 7:08am) |
| Lyra Researchs new DTV View report, Her DTV: Women and TV-Technology Survey, 2005, examines gender as a factor in the adoption and usage of a wide range of digital television products and services, including digital-cable and satellite TV, digital video recorders (DVRs), video-on-demand (VOD), and high-definition television (HDTV). [PRWEB May 24, 2005] ... (Read Full Article) |
| Elgato Releases EyeConnect - UPnP AV Media Streaming Software for the Mac (pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ (pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance, 5/10/2005 5:31pm) |
| MUNCHEN, Germany and SAN FRANCISCO -- May 10, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Elgato Systems, creators of the award-winning digital TV recorder EyeTV for the Mac, today officially released EyeConnect, the Macintosh market\\\'s first fully integrated media streaming software based on Universal Plug and Play(TM) Audio/Video (UPnP(TM) AV). EyeConnect enables digital music, video, or photo content, including EyeT ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Crash 'n the Boys Australian rating hints at Wii U Virtual Console release (Joystiq, 5/09/2013 8:59pm) |
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| Telecast's POV Modules Complete Unique Camera System Trust Automation integrates POV modules in news studio camera (Digital Video Editing, 7/26/2005 10:34pm) |
| Telecast Fiber Systems today announced that Trust Automation, a motion control and systems engineering company based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., is integrating two Telecast POV (point of view) fiber optic video/data links in a state-of-the-art camera shuttle system for TVN24, a major TV newscast studio in Poland. ... (Read Full Article) |
| iPod(R) and XM(TM) Satellite Radio Capability Make Pioneer Elite A/V Receivers the Hub for Home Entertainment (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/09/2005 12:50pm) |
| New music options from iPod and XM Satellite Radio are only two of the features that make the new Pioneer Elite A/V receivers the hub of a great home entertainment center. The VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV introduced today by Pioneer Electronics Inc. serve as the "brains" behind a great home theater; bringing in data from all types of sources and processing the data to enhance the audio and video ... (Read Full Article) |
| Samsung's MediaLive: the Ultimate HDTV Accessory, Bringing Digital Content from the PC to the Big-Screen (eHomeUpgrade, 7/23/2008 9:20pm) |
| Samsung Electronics America Inc., the leader in the U.S. digital television market, lets consumers view PC-content on a Samsung HDTV with the retail launch of the company’s MediaLive adaptor. Samsung’s MediaLive delivers digital content (including HD content) in real-time from Windows Media Center on a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate [...]Visit eHomeUpgrade for ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Inspired by various stop-motion movies, Gabriel Salas used the exact same 3D tools and a hand-made d (Kotaku, 3/11/2014 12:30pm) |
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Inspired by various stop-motion movies, Gabriel Salas used the exact same 3D tools and a hand-made diorama to create this [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Zune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and more (Engadget, 8/13/2009 8:28pm) |
Now that everything Zune HD is official and available for pre-order, Microsoft has seen fit to loose official specs, putting to rest -- at least until we can do a full hands on -- questions about what to expect from the OLED touchscreen packing device. From dimensions (52.7 mm x 102.1 mm x 8.9 mm, 2.6 oz) to battery life (24 hours for music with wireless off, up to 4 hours of video) and charge time (3 hours, 2 hours to 90%.) While the offical site (incorrectly) currently lists max video res at barely-better-than-DVD 720 x 480, we contacted Microsoft and received the official specs on video support, and if for some reason you needed to hear it again: the Tegra chip is a beast. Ready for HDTV playback when it's plugged into the AV dock, the Zune software supports up to 1280 x 720, 30 frames per second at a max 14 Mbps bitrate for WMV HD and h.264 sources. Confirmed still a bummer? No wireless video streaming from the Zune Video Marketplace, though the specs do indicate that purchases and rentals will work across all three screens, PC, Zune and Xbox 360. Check the corrected specs after the break, now all that's left is getting some alone time with one.Continue reading Zune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and moreFiled under: Handhelds, HDTV, Home EntertainmentZune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV Television - HDTV Installations Accelerate as Hotel Operators Look to Current Needs, Future Opportunities (Tel TV, 6/09/2006 4:26am) |
| HDTV Installations Accelerate as Hotel Operators Look to Current Needs, Future Opportunities … music... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Archimedia unveils software reference player for viewing, testing files on HDTV (Broadcast Engineering, 7/01/2013 3:18pm) |
| The Archimedia Reference Player allows users to view, test and measure master files on a standard HDMI HDTV.
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| Mvix Minx HD Home-Theater (eHomeUpgrade, 9/02/2009 6:01pm) |
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Interesting… MvixUSA has jumped into the mini HTPC space and is announcing the availability of Mvix Minx (MX-3250HD) HD Home-Theater. Unlike the current crop of Intel Atom + NVIDIA ION products grabbing the headlines, Mvix Minx leverages AMD’s Dual Core 3250e processor and ATI 3200HD graphics (full 1080p decoding & DirectX 10 ready) built on [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New Ratings: Blu-ray players now on CRO (Consumer Reports, 8/05/2009 3:30pm) |
| We’ve just posted our latest high-def Blu-ray Ratings (available to subscribers), and we’re happy to report that almost all the models tested can provide excellent HD and DVD picture quality. In fact, all the models in our Ratings offered excellent high-definition performance, though we did see some differences in how well players handled upconverted film-based programs from standard DVDs. In addition to models from familiar brands, such as LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony (whose products we’ve previously reviewed), our latest Ratings include the first Blu-ray players from JVC, Sherwood, and Oppo (pictured), a smaller company whose upconverting DVD players earned strong word-of-mouth among the A/V enthusiast community. Check our Ratings to see how well these newcomers did compared to second- and third-generation models from other brands. With satisfying HD picture quality now almost a given, it’s primarily features that differentiate one player from another. For example, while almost all the new models in our Ratings are BD-Live (or BD-Live-ready) players—meaning they can connect to the Internet to access extra content, such as outtakes, additional directors', or actors' commentaries, or even video games, from a movie studio’s servers—some older models lack this feature. All the players in our test have BonusView, a picture-in-picture feature that lets you view additional content in a smaller window while the movie is playing. We’re also seeing more Internet-connected players that can now directly access instantly streaming movies from services such as Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or music from streaming Internet radio services such as Pandora. Some models offer wireless access to a home network so you don’t need to have a wired Ethernet jack near the player. Although we have seen Blu-ray prices fall since our last test, the addition of these new features has tempered the types of price drops we initially envisioned. As a result, you can still expect to pay $350 to $500 for a top-rated, BD-Live model from a major brand. A less expensive option is to choose a “BD-Live-ready†model; prices typically start at about $250. These players come with an Ethernet connection, but require you to purchase additional memory (typically a 1GB USB flash drive, which costs $10 to $15) to activate the BD-Live feature. But if you can live without BD-Live, you can save money by choosing one of the BonusView-only players, which typically sell for $200 or less. But we do anticipate prices dropping this fall, even on full-featured models from major brands, as manufacturing efficiencies come into play and brands compete for market share. We’ll be tracking Blu-ray prices over the next several months, especially during November’s Black Friday shopping period, when rumors suggest we’ll see the first $100 model. So keep checking back here for updates. Also, we recently changed our Blu-ray testing protocol, adding scores for Blu-ray disc load times and remote control operations. With so many players offering excellent picture quality, we’ll continue to adapt our Ratings to include new features or attributes that will help buyers differentiate among the choices.—James... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Theatrhythm Final Fantasy shows up on iOS App Store (Joystiq, 12/12/2012 3:20pm) |
| An unannounced iOS port of the 3DS music game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy has shown [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Rumor: Apple entering the HDTV market in 2011 (AfterDawn, 8/22/2009 3:02am) |
According to a new Piper Jaffray note this week, analyst Gene Munster says he expects Apple to eventually get into the HDTV market providing a full home entertainment system alongside the Apple TV media device.
Additionally, Munster says that a new, updated Apple TV is coming before Christmas, including DVR and a monthly sub to iTunes TV shows.
"We believe Apple is exploring a subscription-based offering for its TV content in iTunes," says Munster, via The Street. "Apple could leverage its deep library of content with many network and cable channel content owners to provide unlimited access to a sub-library of its TV shows for a standard monthly fee."
Adds Apple COO Tim Cook of the Apple TV:
"It is clear that the movie rental business has really helped Apple TV and there are more and more customers that want to try it," he says, noting that sales were up 300 percent year-on-year. "We're going to continue to invest in it, because we fundamentally believe there is something there for us in the future."
As for the HDTV, Munster expects a 2011 debut, and the completion of a full Apple home entertainment center.
"The device would push Apple further into the digital living room with interactive TV, music, movie, and gaming features," he added. "Such a device would command a premium among a competitive field of budget TVs."Permalink | Comments
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| CinemaNow comes to Funai HDTVs and Blu-ray players (AfterDawn, 10/15/2009 3:48pm) |
Funai and Sonic Solutions have announced a deal which will bring online video to more consumer electronics devices. A client for Sonic's CinemaNow service will be built into an as of yet unspecified selection of HDTVs and Blu-ray players built by Funai.
Funai manufactured brands include Phillips, Sylvania, Magnavox, and Emerson.
Like many online video services CinemaNow video on demand can already be used on a number of devices ranging from PCs and portable media players to blu-ray players
What makes them somewhat unique is their use of Sonic Solution's Qflix, which allows them to sell you DVDs which can burn at home, complete with standard CSS encryption, and don't depend on the continued operation of DRM servers. Unfortunately they do require you to buy a Qflix DVD burner and media.
Hideaki Funakoshi, General Manager of DVD Division, AV Management HQ of Funai, said "We view the inclusion of Roxio CinemaNow technology powering convenient access to high-quality entertainment as an important driver for consumer adoption of our next-generation devices."Permalink | Comments
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| (Unranked) | 3D Space Invaders Chalk Art (Kotaku, 3/26/2014 11:19pm) |
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| Toshiba's first Blu-ray player hits in November (Consumer Reports, 9/03/2009 6:39pm) |
| Toshiba's BDX2000 Blu-ray player. (Click to enlarge) [PHOTO: Courtesy of Toshiba] If you can't beat 'em, join them. That's finally Toshiba's message as the company readies to roll out its first Blu-ray player, the BDX2000, this fall. The player will arrive in November, at a price of $250. The BDX200 is a BD-Live-ready player (you have to add 1GB of flash memory for the BD-Live Internet feature to work), and it includes an SD card slot for playing digital music, photos and video--including high-def AVCHD files—on your TV. The player has a "smoked mirrored" front panel, with a drop-down door that conceals the primary controls. When used with a Toshiba Regza TV, the player and TV can both be controlled from a single remote. From the announcement, it's unclear whether the layer internally decodes the high-resolution lossless audio formats—Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-Master Audio—internally, or sends it out via bitstream for decoding in a receiver. [Note: We just learned the player decodes these formats internally.] —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| LG N2B1D NAS With 2TB And Blu-ray Drive Unveiled (I4U, 10/06/2009 9:30am) |
| LG unveils what the company calls the world's first NAS with a Blu-ray drive.
The LG N2B1D features 2TB of hard-drive disk space and a Blu-ray drive to backup data on Blu-ray discs.
The new LG NAS is geared towards consumers for home use and promises...
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| BBC wants to lock-down Freeview HD content (AfterDawn, 9/18/2009 7:01am) |
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appealed to regulator Ofcom to be allowed to use encryption on Freeview HD data to prevent piracy. Of course, the request was immediately criticized as under licensing rules, the BBC is not allowed to encrypt video or audio streams. However, the BBC is requesting it be allowed to encrypt the data associated with TV listings, which in effect will stop set-top boxes from decoding TV content.
"We are committed to ensuring that public service content remains free to air i.e. unencrypted," the broadcaster said in a statement. "However, HD content holders have begun to expect a degree of content management on the Freeview HD platform and therefore broadcasters have recognised that a form of copy protection is needed."
A vocal critic of the plan is Labour MP Tom Watson, who says the plan results in limiting consumer choices. "In an attempt to satisfy the fears of powerful rights holders, the BBC will prohibit millions of people from programming their existing set top boxes," he in a blog entry. "If implemented this will make it difficult to view or record HDTV broadcasts with free software. Where's the consumer interest in that settlement?"
Under the new system, only trusted manufacturers would be offered the decryption keys for the HD data. Many set-top-boxes use open source software such as Linux to bring down costs, and critics say that the BBC's request will hit these boxes, because DRM is incompatible with open source software. As a result, it would be more difficult for producers of the boxes to get the necessary permissions from the BBC.Permalink | Comments
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| Panasonic in-dash HD nav system & Blu-ray player ready to ship, are you ready for the price? (Engadget, 8/20/2009 2:01pm) |
Don't think you can sell the kids short anymore, keeping the Blu-ray copy at home and taking DVD rips on the road, now that Panasonic is ready to deliver its in-dash Blu-ray player and 7-inch HD screen packing nav unit in September. We got a good peek at these back in April and the specs haven't changed, with the Profile 1.1 Bonus View compatible CY-BB1000D taking care of Blu-ray duties and featuring the same UniPhier guts as the company's line of living room Blu-ray players. The CN-HX3000D is a WXGA 1280x720p 7-inch LED backlit widescreen display ready to play back media via standard HDMI, iPod connector, SD card or its digital TV tuner, powered by Windows Automotive with navigation duties assisted by Google Maps and Yahoo! Japan. The CY-BB1000D is ¥99,750 ($1,057) and the CN-HX3000D is ¥365,400 ($3,872), and both arrive September 10 in Japan. We'll let you decide if around 5 grand is a good price for the in car HD experience (might want to look at custom mounting a DMP-B15, $800 and you can take it with you.)
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Read - CN-HX3000DFiled under: GPS, HDTV, TransportationPanasonic in-dash HD nav system & Blu-ray player ready to ship, are you ready for the price? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| NEWS: Nikon introduces the D300s with HD video (Pocket-lint, 7/30/2009 4:00am) |
Update to their popular model
Adding to the already popular D300 DSLR is the D300s, which brings HD movie capture to the party in a previous-anticipated move by Nikon.
With an effective 12.3-megapixels, the D300s offers 7fps continuous shooting (8 with battery pack) driven by the EXPEED image processor, and a 51-point focusing system.
The new video mode benefits from autofocus whilst shooting, but doesn't stretch to Full HD, instead offering a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 at 24fps. Lower resolution options are also available.
Boosting the video option, you'll be able to attach an external mic thanks to a 3.5mm audio input. Video capture is sadly limited to 5 minutes in 720p, but can be extended to 20 minutes at lower resolutions.
Dual memory card slots have been added, giving you Compact Flash and Secure Digital, with flexible set-up options allowing you to shoot JPEGs to one and RAW to the other, or stills on one and video on the other.
Live View mode can be activated on the 3-inch 920k-dot display, whilst viewing your movies will be a breeze to view thanks to the on-board HDMI slot.
Available from 28 August, the Nikon D300s will set you back £1499.99, body only.
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| Toshiba unveils Blu-ray player, price, specs (AfterDawn, 9/05/2009 2:32am) |
Via a press release today, Toshiba has put the final nail in HD DVD's coffin, unveiling their first Blu-ray player, the BDX2000.
The full specs read as follows:
* BD-Live(TM) (Profile 2.0)
* 1080p/ 24 fps Full HD Video Output
* AVCHD Playback
* Toshiba REGZA-LINK(R) (HDMI-CEC)
* Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby(R) True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential(TM) Playback
* Bonus View
* SD Card Slot
* ENERGY STAR(R) Certified
"Toshiba is a technology leader in high definition products," says Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "From listening to our consumers we know they demand access to full high definition content. With the introduction of our BDX2000 we are offering consumers what they want with a breath-taking HD viewing experience to meet the needs of today's home theater."
The REGZA-LINK, much like how Sony does with Bravia TVs, allows for users to connect a Regza HDTV to the Blu-ray player via HDMI, and then control both from one single remote controller. It's unclear what formats the player can read off the SD cards, but standard MP3, WMA, JPEG and AVI should not be a problem.
The player will hit stores in November and have $249.99 MSRP.
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| Dell Inspiron Zino HD destined for home theaters (DVICE, 8/13/2009 8:14pm) |
Check out this Dell Inspiron Zino HD, a tiny PC destined for your home theater. Shipping this Fall, there's scarce information about this hotshot, but the company says there are desktop parts inside, unlike the favorably reviewed Studio Hybrid that's so small it uses laptop parts to save space.
Why is Dell talking about "desktop parts" when the Intel Atom processor and NVIDIA Ion graphics processor have proven to us to be such a highly capable duo in the home theater? Perhaps you'll be able to opt for either desktop chips or the smaller Atom/Ion processors that are usually deployed in netbooks.
Dell is being coy about pricing and the exact release date of this home theater powerhouse. For real information you can see, take a look at the gallery below to see the ports in the back of the Zino HD, revealing HDMI, eSATA, and plenty of USB ports, all welcome sights for those of us who crave a PC in the home theater.
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| News From CEDIA 2009: JVC Announces First Blu-ray Disc Recorders For U.S., Sort Of... (About.com, 9/10/2009 11:00pm) |
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In an anncouncement that created some brief excitement at CEDIA, JVC introduced the first Blu-ray Disc recorders available in the U.S. market at a press conference early Thursday morning. However, the excitement was very short-lived when the actual details were revealed.
The new JVC Blu-ray disc recorders cannot, I repeat, cannot record high definition television programming, either from over-the-air (there is no built-in tuner or RF input), cable, or satellite; there are no HDMI or Component video inputs for recording hi-def video, only standard definition composite and S-Video.
However, each recorder comes equipped with a either a 250GB or 500GB hard drive and can record either standard or hi-def content from SD Cards and digital camcorders via USB or Firewire interface. The target market for these recorders is not the mainstream consumer, but video editors and related professionals.
The SR-HD1250 is priced at $1,995 and the SR-HD1500 is priced at $2,550. Both units will be sold through JVC's professional division. For more details, check out the Official Announcement from JVC. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com - Click on photos for larger view. (Read Full Article) |
| Sony network Blu-ray player spied at CES (Engadget, 9/13/2009 1:11am) |
Why wait 'til October to get a peek at Sony's BRAVIA Internet features come to Blu-ray on the BDP-N460? Check them out right now in the following gallery, we got a good look at the future on the CEDIA show floor, though whether Sony delivering all new hardware or everyone else's strategy of upgrading existing players for Netflix, Amazon and other forms of streaming is the path to follow remains to be seen. The BDP-N460 should hit for about $250 starting next month.
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentSony network Blu-ray player spied at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| New Sony Blu-ray Player Integrates Streaming Internet Video for Ultimate Home Entertainment Experience (HDTV Magazine, 9/10/2009 5:14am) |
Offering the best of full HD 1080p and streaming Internet video, Sony today introduced the BDP-N460 networked Blu-ray Disc(TM) player.
Beside playing Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, the device instantly streams one of the largest collections of premium and free on-demand entertainment from the BRAVIA(TM) Internet Video platform including thousands of movies, TV programs, and music from...
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| Zune HD Available for Pre-Order Today (HDTV Magazine, 8/13/2009 11:50am) |
Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.'s portable digital media player, is available now for pre-order and is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.
Pre-order Zune HD in 16GB Black and 32GB Platinum through...
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| ATI adds first HD card to the All-in-Wonder lineup (TV Squad, 6/26/2008 5:31pm) |
Filed under: HDTV, PVR Wire, HardwareOnce upon a time, ATI's All-in-Wonder cards were the cream of the crop. The lineup combines a TV tuner with a graphics card. That means you don't need to buy two separate pieces of hardware to capture TV signals and to display those signals on a monitor. But while other hardware makers have been busy putting out HD tuner cards, ATI has been stuck in the dark ages of standard definition.
Now it looks like ATI is back in the game with the ATI All-in-Wonder HD. This PCI Express card has enough oomph to capture HD video and to play back HD video on your PC. It features DirectX 10.1 support, an MPEG2/VC-1/H2.64 decoder, and Vista and AMD Live! certification. It also packs a DVI port and HDMI jack.
On the TV tuner side of things, the AiW HD can handle SD, HD, and ClearQAM signals.The card should be available in July for $199.
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| Motorola Unveils New All-Digital, High-Definition Set-Top for Cable Operators (HDTV Magazine, 10/28/2009 3:00pm) |
Expanding on Motorola, Inc.'s industry-leading set-top portfolio, Motorola's Home & Networks Mobility business today introduced the addition of the DCX700 all-digital, high-definition (HD) set-top to the DCX product line. This new low-profile design will help cable operators' successful migration to an all-digital network while accelerating the delivery of personal media experiences and multi-room-DVR (MR-DVR) capabilities.
The Motorola DCX700's small, streamlined profile allows for a space-saving wall-mounted installation. It is a cost-effective set-top with a single 1 GHz tuner that supports both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC services. The all-digital DCX700 also includes...
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| Disney Disappointed With Blu-ray Disc Movie Sales (About.com, 10/19/2009 12:26pm) |
| Although Blu-ray Disc player and Disc sales have been on a steady upward pace since the end of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD format war, growth has not been as robust as the previous DVD growth timeline.
Of course, the current state of the economy doesn't help as many have postponed consumer electronics-related purchases. However, the other wrinkle is that Blu-ray Disc releases of new films have actually done very well, but sales of classic and older films that were previously released on DVD aren't. That is to be expected; since all Blu-ray Disc players can also play DVDs, many consumers don't see the need to replace their existing DVD collections.
This is where Disney comes in. Apparently, recent Blu-ray editions of previously DVD released classic films that may already be in many consumer's collections aren't doing as well as expected. However, what Disney may be failing to also see is that their Blu-ray Disc releases carry much higher price tags than releases from some of the other studios, which further limits their purchase and replacement appeal. For more details and additional perspective, plus an interesting peek into the current state of the movie industry, check out the report from Business Week.
Related Story: A more optimistic view on Blu-ray Disc sales, including a positive opinion from a different Disney source - Blu-ray Disc Sales Way Up in 2009 (TV Predictions)Disney Disappointed With Blu-ray Disc Movie Sales originally appeared on About.com Home Theater on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 12:26:39.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Read Full Article) |
| Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Offers Big Screen High-Definition Performance for Under $750 (HDTV Magazine, 9/17/2009 1:30pm) |
Bringing affordable, big-screen home entertainment to households across the country, Epson today announced the new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. Available for $749.99, the Home Cinema 705HD joins Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD(TM) home theater projectors, providing families and first-time home theater enthusiasts with a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution for a range of options -- from movies and gaming, to broadcast TV and sports, to videos and music with an Apple iPod.
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| Engadget HD takes an in-depth look at Media Center in Windows 7 RTM (Engadget, 7/27/2009 5:42pm) |
If you've ever thought about forcing your Xbox 360 to do double duty and in addition to all the games you require it to host for you, set it up to replace your TiVo or cable company DVR, then now might just be the time. The reason is simple, in Windows 7, Microsoft has really made some nice improvements to Windows Media Center. What improvements you might ask? Glad you did, because over at Engadget HD the team went over the changes with a fine-tooth comb. This includes a comprehensive list of improvements and shortfalls in regards to using Windows 7 Media Center as a full time HD DVR as well as a few videos to really help you appreciate what's new and what the experience is like on an Xbox 360.
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Media PCsEngadget HD takes an in-depth look at Media Center in Windows 7 RTM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360' (Engadget, 10/23/2009 6:49am) |
| A recent Gizmodo sit down with Steve Ballmer led with a headline exclaiming a Blu-ray add-on for Xbox was coming. See, when Ballmer was asked about making the Xbox a home theater companion of choice and where Blu-ray might fit in, the Windows 7 wild man said, "Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there -- you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." He then added that on-demand is the future of movies, not physical media. Now our bud Major Nelson, Director of Programming for Xbox Live, has stepped up to lay the conflation to rest. The Major says that Ballmer was referring to Blu-ray accessories for the PC and reiterated Microsoft's focus of bringing instant-on 1080p streaming movies to the Xbox 360. So... that should end speculation of Blu-ray on Xbox right? Not if history serves, nope.Filed under: Gaming, HDTV, Home EntertainmentMicrosoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Free HD episodes on iTunes (TV Squad, 9/11/2008 5:04pm) |
| Filed under: Battlestar Galactica, HDTV, The Office, Psych, Eureka, Heroes, Reality-Free, In Plain SightIf you were wondering just what that extra dollar buys you when you upgrade to HD in the iTunes store, you can get a free look. Our pals over at TUAW made note of a number of shows that have free episodes available, in HD. The files are large, with the HD versions clocking in at right around 1.5GB, so it will take a bit to download. Something that isn't helped by the fact that iTunes downloads the SD version as well.
I've been taking a look at them and I grabbed screenshots from Heroes, Life, and Battlestar Galactica to give you an idea of the difference in the picture. It's fairly dramatic. Those captures, and the full list of free episodes, with the iTunes links, are after the jump.
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| Denon Announces Less Expensive Flagship Blu-ray Disc Player (About.com, 9/26/2009 8:00am) |
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Although Denon introduced their flagship $4,500 DVD-A1UDCI Blu-ray Disc player just this past January at CES, they have just announced a new "flagship quality" Blu-ray Disc player for less than half the price (which is still $1,999).
Just as with the DVD-A1UDC1, the new DBP-4010UDCI meets Profile 2.0 specifications with the required Ethernet port as well as a slot for memory expansion and audio, video, still image file playback via SD card. This player is also playback compatible with Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, CDs, but DVD-Audio Discs and SACDs. Also, another welcome feature for audiophiles has a separate 2 channel/7.1 channel analog audio outputs and bass management control, and, for videophiles, the DBP-4010UDCI offers vertical stretch, so that films with 2:35 aspect ratio images can be properly displayed when using projectors with 2:35 aspect ratio lens attachments.
However, one important change from the previous DVD-A1UDCI is the switch from using the the Silicon Optix Realta Chip for DVD upscaling, to the use of the Anchor Bay VRS ABT-2010 Chip for that purpose.
Also, for custom installers, the DBP-4010UDCI is fully equipped with both RS-232 and Wired remote in/out connectors.
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| Engadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA (Engadget, 9/25/2009 6:01pm) |
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Yet another CEDIA has come and gone, and while some of our greatest hopes for Media Center came true (CableCard is no longer OEM only, Switched Digital Video support for the tuning adapter is coming) several more did not (Zune HD integration and any new CableCard announcements from ATI.) Peep the recap post on Engadget HD for the full rundown on what did and didn't happen in Media Center news from Atlanta, and what Microsoft's next plans for Windows Media Center could (& should) be.
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentEngadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Kodak's Zi8 HD pocket camcorder hits the 1080p mark, adds Facebook uploading (Engadget, 7/29/2009 6:10am) |
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The Zi6 is still fairly fresh in our memory banks, but Kodak's already looking ahead with its newly unveiled Zi8 pocket camcorder. The Flip Ultra HD competitor boasts 1080p recording this time around, in addition to usual features like face tracking, image stabilization, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and SD card slot. YouTube uploading is back, and joining it Facebook support, too. It'll be out in September in blue, red, and black colors for just a hair under $180.Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV, Portable VideoKodak's Zi8 HD pocket camcorder hits the 1080p mark, adds Facebook uploading originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| LG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside (Engadget, 9/10/2009 6:12pm) |
Seems like slim wireless HDTVs are the CEDIA special, and LG's joining in the fun by announcing official US availability of the wireless LH-series, first launched at CES. No surprises here apart from price, they're exactly as they were when they popped into the FCC: the high-end $4,799 55-inch 55LHX has a local-dimming LED backlight, an 80,000:1 contrast ratio with 240Hz motion ruining enhancement and is less than an inch thick, while the LH85 line offers both $2,399 47-inch and $3,199 55-inch models. Check out our demo from CES for some hands-on with the ASW1000 Media Box, which is where the wireless HD action goes down.Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| California to ban energy-hungry HDTVs? (AfterDawn, 9/19/2009 4:04am) |
According to the LATimes, the California Energy Commission is actively considering banning sales of "energy-hungry" HDTVs, setting a new efficiency standard that will help offset the massive energy use in the state.
If the proposal goes through, sales of all non energy-efficient models will be banned by 2011 and even more strict standards will occur in 2013.
The public has a 45-day period to comment on the proposal, beginning Monday, and approval goes to vote in November. If approved, California's electricity consumption will drop enough to save $8.1 billion USD in 10 years.
If approved, the Consumer Electronics Association says about 25 percent of all HDTVs available will have to be removed from store shelves. The group also notes that any would-be customer could simply drive over a state and buy a non-restricted TV if they choose to however.Permalink | Comments
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| LG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US (Engadget, 7/22/2009 9:19pm) |
We've been following LG's 240Hz LH90 series of LED-backlit HDTVs since they were launched alongside oodles of internet-connected rivals at CES, and now -- at long last -- the 1080p trio is shipping to US soil. The sets, which are the first-ever to boast THX certification, also feature an ambient light sensor, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 240Hz dejudder technology and a super glossy bezel. If you're jonesing to get one in your abode, you can cruise over to your nearest electronics dealer and part ways with $3,199.95 (55-inch), $2,399.95 (47-inch), or $1,899.95 (42-inch).Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Mitsubishi shows off 155-inch OLED HDTV (AfterDawn, 10/10/2009 5:32pm) |
Mitsubishi has unveiled a 155-inch OLED TV this week at the CEATEC 2009 event in Japan, showcasing one of the largest displays ever for OLED.
Mainichi Japan says the "OLED display consists of 720 10-centimeter-square OLED blocks that can be rearranged to change the dimensions of the display using Mitsubishi's Aurora Vision LED screens at baseball stadiums."
The screen is also about three times brighter than any current LCD TV. Lifespan is about 200,000 hours.
Being that the OLED blocks are so small means Mitsubishi can create a TV of any size, ranging from the now standard 15-inch TVs to infinity.
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| VUDU's 1080p movie streaming goes live on LG Netcast HDTVs (Engadget, 9/02/2009 10:22am) |
You knew good and well it was coming, and come it has. Starting today, those fortunate enough to own an LG Broadband HDTV in the LH50 LCD series and PS80 plasma range can tap into VUDU's growing library of on-demand 1080p films. If you're still skeptical, we'll invite you to surf over to your set's Netcast interface; from there, you can either update your software to gain VUDU access or begin viewing right away (depending on when you purchased your tele). Oh, and if you're thinking of just lallygagging around while the rest of the world takes advantage, you should know that your first HD or HDX movie rental is gratis for a limited time, so there's some pretty obvious motivation to hop on it. Anyone given it a go? Impressed / unimpressed?Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentVUDU's 1080p movie streaming goes live on LG Netcast HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet content (Engadget, 9/09/2009 10:00pm) |
What you're looking at here is the latest addition to the Sony Blu-ray family. The BDP-N460 seemingly fits right in between the BDP-S360 and the BDP-S560 with an MSRP of $249. What sets it apart from its little brother is the fact that it can use its included network jack for more than just BD-Live and it features a USB port on the front, in addition to the one on the back for optional BD-Live storage. There's no built in WiFi or MKV support like other brands though, but it is shipping with access to YouTube and to Bravia Internet Video, and in addition Sony promises Netflix Watch Instantly later this fall. No word on whether this means the end for the BDP-S360, but considering the price and improved features of the 460, that's where we'd put our money.Continue reading Sony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet contentFiled under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Blu-ray, SonySony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet content originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| LG has first THX-Certified LCD HDTV (AfterDawn, 7/29/2009 5:21am) |
LG has announced that their LH90 model has become the first THX Display certified LCD HDTV.
According to HighDefDigest "the 240hz capable LH90 features LED backlighting with local dimming for precise picture control and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio ensuring a ridiculously good picture."
Says Peter Reiner, LG VP of marketing: “LG's advanced LED Backlight technology precisely controls the brightness of specific areas of the screen, providing crisper, clearer pictures while using less energy than traditional LCD models.”
The HDTV also has THX Movie Mode, which allows owners auto-adjustments for black levels, colors and signal.
With its impressive specs, the TV is pricey. $1900 USD will get you a 42-inch model and $3200 will get you a 55-inch version.Permalink | Comments
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| VUDU comes to LG broadband HDTVs (AfterDawn, 9/02/2009 2:23pm) |
Owners of LG HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access now have access to another source of online video. LG announced an automatic update which adds the Vudu video rental (and purchase) service to LCD models .42LH50, 47LH50 and 55LH50 and plasma models 50PS80 and 60PS80.
If you have one of these TVs (and it is connected to the internet) you should see a VUDU option in the Netcast Interface. LG broadband HDTVs were announced at this year's CES and began selling in June with support for Netflix's Watch Instantly streaming video service already available.
Unlike Netflix, which packages streaming video with online DVD rentals, VUDU uses a pay as you go model. They also give you access to more new movies on the same day they are released on DVD and give you the option to purchase them.Permalink | Comments
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| Blu-ray reportedly trailing CBHD in China, the second theater of the format war begins (Engadget, 7/25/2009 11:03pm) |
Just because Toshiba has given up on HD DVD and moved on, doesn't mean the format war is totally over for red. According to a report by a Japanese TV station, its successor, China Blue HD is actually leading Blu-ray in marketshare in that country. Of course, based on the article found by our friends at FormatWarCentral, all we have to go on is a machine translated description of a video in a language we don't speak describing the apparent initial success of the government backed format in a socialist republic. If you need more evidence than that to declare the format war officially restarted, you're probably a communist, but before we drag you in front of the Un-American activities committee check out the video for a peek at the slick new CBHD cases that The Onion will surely be shipping its videos in very soon.
[Via FormatWarCentral]Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentBlu-ray reportedly trailing CBHD in China, the second theater of the format war begins originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Best Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" (Engadget, 9/23/2009 11:09pm) |
It's not that surprising to learn Best Buy will be among those delivering a 1080p LCD with Blu-ray disc player packed in under its Insignia store brand, as we've been expecting rebadged units from overseas to hit the value market for some time. Marked "coming soon" at $599, it's easily a few hundred less than a comparable model from Sharp, but buyers will have to live without some of the newer line items like 120Hz motion processing and a contrast ratio higher than 20,000:1. Though we don't expect a lot in terms of load times, audio support or other features (no specs on the Blu-ray player noted) we're sure a bedroom or dorm room somewhere will find a spot for the NS-LBD32X. Your move, Wal-mart.
[Thanks, Zach]Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentBest Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sony adds PSP copy to Blu-ray discs (AfterDawn, 10/03/2009 9:33pm) |
Sony America has announced that beginning with the upcoming Blu-rays "Godzilla" and "The Ugly Truth," a new feature will allow PSP owners to directly transfer digital copies right from their PS3 instead of from their computers from a separate DVD disc.
“Blu-ray is already known as the best way to watch movies at home, and now SPHE & SCEA are also making it the most convenient way to watch movies on the go,” Sony VP of new business development Rich Marty added, via VB.
Added director of hardware marketing John Koller: The new feature will allow “users to easily take the best in movie and entertainment content on-the-go—all of which is only possible on the PSP and PS3 platforms.”Permalink | Comments
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| Argentina chooses Japanese ISDB-T standard for High-Definition TV (AfterDawn, 8/31/2009 4:28am) |
Argentina has passed over European and American standards for High-definition television broadcasts, and followed Brazil in opting to adopt the ISDB-T standard for HDTV in the country.
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner made the announcement of its decision to follow Brazil's lead in the region in a highly-competitive market for HDTV broadcasts at a South American summit.
Kirchner ratified a memorandum between the governments of both Argentina and of Japan to introduce the Japanese ISDB-T standard in the country to co-operate together in the sector. Kirchner also signed a cooperation accord on HDTV with Brazil.Permalink | Comments
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| Sony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standalone (Engadget, 7/23/2009 8:00pm) |
When we first got our hands-on the 400 disc MegaChanger pictured above we'd hoped it would be out a little earlier; but never the less the wait is almost over as Sony officially announced plans to release the BDP-CX7000ES in August, for the hard to swallow price of $1,900 -- about $400 less than rumored. The good news is that it does just about everything we can think of, like handle any Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD with ease, and of course works with the latest codecs delivered via bitstream or LPCM. Now if you just have to have a Blu-ray changer, but wish it was half the price, you can wait a few more months for the BDP-CX960 for $800. You will however have to be willing to forgo things like RS-232 and IR-in, as well as the ES badge. Also shipping in August with the ES MegaChanger is the BDP-S1000ES. This standalone Blu-ray player is at the top of line and for $700 you get just about every feature and spec Blu-ray has to offer, as well as built-in WiFi and a DLNA client. The full details of all three are in the release after the jump.
Continue reading Sony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standaloneFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentSony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standalone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| NEWS: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player launches (Pocket-lint, 9/17/2009 1:06pm) |
Along with FreeAgent DockStar network adapter
Seagate has announced the launch of the new FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player, described as the "next generation home theatre solution designed to instantly and easily connect your digital media library to your home entertainment system".
The player has a docking system that offers a quick and easy way to connect Seagate external hard drives to televisions or home entertainment centres.
With what's said to be an easy to navigate interface and supplied remote control, movies, videos, music and images can then be viewed on a large-screen TV with support for 1080p HD video, DTS 2.0 + Digital Out, and Dolby Digital technology.
There's also two additional USB ports for connecting other USB storage devices and an Ethernet port for network connectivity.
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player is available now for $149.99 (?90 as a direct translation), with a wireless adapter due to be available in October as a separate accessory through Seagate.com for $69.99 (?42).
In addition, Seagate has also announced the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter, that will connect a FreeAgent Go portable hard drive to a network, giving access to its content from anywhere in or outside of the home (with the Pogoplug service), as well as allowing for file sharing.
"In a matter of minutes a drive can become accessible through any Internet connected computer, as well as through an innovative iPhone application", says Seagate.
The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter is available now for $99.99 (?60). The Pogoplug service for remote access and sharing, is free for a year, then $29.99 per year afterwards.
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| LG Blu-ray player adds VUDU support (AfterDawn, 9/10/2009 5:46pm) |
LG has announced that their BD390 Blu-ray player will now support VUDU video streaming, following a firmware update.
VUDU offers over 2200 movies and TV shows in SD or 1080p HD and 5.1-channel audio.
The player now supports Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow and YouTube.
The BD390 has been applauded for fast loading times, 1GB of onboard memory, as well as its ability to play DivX video files off a USB drive.
The BD player retails for $379.99 USD from most retailers.
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| Guinness Book of Records lists largest HD screen (AfterDawn, 10/01/2009 5:28am) |
The Guinness Book of Records files some of the most interesting and utterly useless records for our entertainment, constantly looking for more weird entries to fill the books each year. A new entry into the Guinness book of records is the awesome High-definition (HD) video screen(s) present above the Dallas Cowboys' football stadium in the United states.
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, the giant four-sided screen has a surface area of about 1058 sq m (11,400 sq ft). "This is probably the most exciting project we've ever been involved with," said Mark Foster of Mitsubishi Electric.
Mitsubishi said the video board is the equivalent size of 3,268 52-inch television sets, packs more than 10 million light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and with all four panels account for, weighs around 600 tonnes.
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| Philips shows off 3D 21:9 HDTV (AfterDawn, 9/08/2009 2:55am) |
Philips has announced during the recent IFA event that they will be the latest company to go 3D, adding the third dimension to their Philips Cinema 21:9 HDTV.
"The technology is ready, but the content is not there yet," said Philips Consumer Lifestyle CEO Andrea Ragnetti. "It has to be based on what consumers really want and currently it is not clear if consumers actually want to wear glasses to watch TV or want it without."
A different spokesperson did add that "3D TV is the ultimate dream for consumers", and Philips decision follows that of Sony and Panasonic.
One glaring difference however, is that Philips is said to be favoring strereoscopic glasses, instead of active shutter glasses like its rival brands.
The TV is still in prototype but will be available when the content is there.Permalink | Comments
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| Don't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV (Engadget, 8/10/2009 10:01pm) |
In case you hadn't already learned your lesson and started checking behind the displays while HDTV shopping, the HD Guru points out another element of the in-store experience that throws off buyers (and likely contributes to the LCD vs. plasma choices we find so infuriating): lighting. In case you don't recall from your last trek to a big box superstore, the lighting is quite often stuck on blinding making it nearly impossible to discern any difference in picture quality between televisions, specifically in terms of contrast and black levels (the pictures above are of the same value priced display, at left, under normal home lighting, at right, how it looks under some store lighting setups.) Tested with an illuminance meter, all the stores (except Best Buy's Magnolia showrooms) averaged well above home ambient lighting levels, with Wal-Mart and Costco measuring the highest at 411.66 and 742.77 lux. Still, there's tips on how to get a good idea of a TV's black levels even under those circumstances, plus some choice words left over for the incredible (and useless) dynamic contrast ratio numbers every manufacturer trots out these days, so go ahead and get educated.Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentDon't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Netflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players (Engadget, 10/21/2009 2:26am) |
Though they've been floating around retail channels for a few weeks, Best Buy and Netflix have finally made official a partnership bringing streaming to the latest Insignia Blu-ray players. The NS-BRDVD3 runs $179, while the NS-WBRDVD edition tosses in WiFi for $20 more, while they won't stream out of the box, a firmware update just made available should add all the . These two keep the (we'll be nice and call it plain) styling of earlier models, and likely live up to the family reputation of "basic Blu-ray playback at a bargain" reported on the second generation of players. Of course, the BD-P1600 offers more features and a nicer reputation at about the same price, but Reward Zone members may want to think twice, with AVS Forum posters mentioning the NS-BRDVD3 can be had for just $99.99 through the 24th. Decisions, decisions.
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Read - Save $50 On Select INSIGNIA(R) Connected Blu-ray Disc[TM] Players with Netflix [Via AVS Forum]Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentNetflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| New Sony Blu-ray player adds online streaming services (AfterDawn, 9/10/2009 8:48pm) |
Sony's latest Blu-ray player, the BDP-N460, will add for the first time, streaming video and audio, from Netflix, YouTube and Slacker.
The company does note however that regardless of what TV you have attached the wireless will work better with a Linksys WET610N Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge.
The player has oboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, is BD-Live compliant, and will output HDMI Deep Color. The player can read photos and MP3s off USB drives and will upscale DVDs and AVCHD videos.
The BDP-N460 will begin shipping in October, with a price tag of $250 USD, the same price as other BD players with similar specs, and $50 cheaper than the PS3.
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| JVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200 (Engadget, 9/10/2009 5:40pm) |
Jumpin' Jehosaphat! We know exchange rates have been sort of crazy of late, but we can say with a good deal of certainty that the in-home 3D revolution isn't going anywhere with MSRPs like this. After introducing the 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV in various overseas markets, JVC is announcing here at CEDIA that its flagship 3D panel is now available on US soil for a solid chunk of change. The 1080p display touts a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI sockets, 178-degree viewing angles, a depth of 1.5-inches and two incredibly awesome sets of 3D goggles. If you're not concerned that actual 3D content is all but nonexistent for home users, you can snag this now for $9,153 (and not a penny more).
Gallery: JVC's 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to AmericaFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentJVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year (Engadget, 8/17/2009 11:04pm) |
Hope you weren't too attached to the idea of "medium to large" sized OLED HDTVs coming from Sony this year, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, the company's slipping share of TV sales mean profitability takes precedence over sweet, super slim new displays. Surprised by its inability to sell truckloads of $2,500 11-inch versions CEO Howard Stringer decided to put the project on the back burner, apparently more focused on things like competing in Wal-Mart and implementing cheaper LED technology for its LCDs. With LG also on a timetable that puts us a year or more away from seeing one of these on store shelves in decent sizes, things are up to Samsung to bring it home -- we're waiting.Filed under: HDTVSony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Samsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhere (Engadget, 10/14/2009 9:42pm) |
Just as promised, the (still SD only) Blockbuster OnDemand service is now available on a slew of Samsung hardware via firmware update, while the Internet@TV lineup (LCD and Plasma HDTVs Series 650 and above and LED HDTVs Series 7000) has a brand new toy with the Amazon VOD Yahoo! widget (which does support HD.) Both services offer a slew of rental and/or purchase options for the digital delivery fanatic, though we still hunger for the audio and quality of VUDU plus the all you can eat goodness of Netflix Watch Instantly, of the millions of TVs out there, there's surely someone willing to sift through those menus for the ease of viewing Ghosts of Girlfriends Past without resorting to cable VOD -- or getting up from the couch. The "convenience" goes both ways, since they'll also be able to pick up compatible Samsung blu-ray players at Blockbuster stores, right next to the TiVo section -- check for exact model #s supported in the PR after the break.Continue reading Samsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhereFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentSamsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000 (Engadget, 9/10/2009 5:23pm) |
Hey, remember that ultra skinny, LED-backlit HDTV that JVC showed off at CEDIA UK earlier this year? The seven millimeter-thin LT-32WX50? Yeah, that very panel is making a second debut here in Atlanta, but it has somehow managed to slim down to 6.4 millimeters (at its thinnest point) and get a November ship date in the US. Weighing just 12.5 pounds, the 32-inch set packs a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, edged-light LED backlight system, a super wide color gamut (100 percent of sRGB and 90 percent of Adobe RGB), a 1080p native resolution, two HDMI sockets, VGA input and an RS-232c control port. The pain? Just under $3,000, or in other words, a small fortune.
Gallery: JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTVFiled under: Displays, HDTVJVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sonic brings HD streaming to CinemaNow (AfterDawn, 8/03/2009 12:42am) |
Sonic Solutions has announced that they will finally be bringing HD streaming to its Roxio CinemaNow online video service, using a new technology dubbed Sonic CineVision Adaptive HD which the company promises will make films look Blu-ray-esque in 1080p full HD.
Sonic's competitors, such as iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, and Sony have all had HD streaming or downloads for some time now.
CineVision Adaptive HD will also be available "as part of the company’s CineVision Master Encoding system" says TWICE, "enabling others to maximize the quality of streaming video content."
The CineVision Master Encoding system is used in current Blu-ray production, so the company says the streaming quality will be second to none.
Adds CinemaNow executive VP of strategy Mark Ely: “Consumers not only want instant access to new Hollywood hit movies on their connected TVs and Blu-ray players, they want it in HD.”Permalink | Comments
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| Create disc with all Windows Updates - Save YouTube HD videos (AfterDawn, 9/13/2009 10:27pm) |
We've been working on updating some of our stone-age guides (yes, we get the complaints ;-) ) and adding a few new ones as well, for anyone who is interested. Decided just to mention a couple here that were written as a result of recommendation. The first one uses a freeware utility to download Windows Updates for any Windows OS after 2000 (not 7 just yet), make an ISO and burn to disc.
The disc (or alternatively USB) will provide an automated install then on a Windows machine. It's a very useful program if computer repairs are part of your business. It also can download all updates for Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003 or 2007 and automate the installation.
Read: Create DVD with all Windows & Office Updates
The second is just an update to a simple guide for saving YouTube videos to your hard drive. I had been asked about saving YouTube HD videos and remembered a simple JavaScript bookmark I had set just to do that, so I added it as a second page to the guide. I looked for the original source but found it has been scattered pretty far across the Internet, so I couldn't find it anymore (so kudos, whoever you are).
Read: How to save YouTube videos (incl. HD) to HDD
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| Xbox 360 Sky Player down, relaunching 'in phases' today (Joystiq, 10/28/2009 5:00pm) |
While the Xbox 360 Sky Player apparently launched in the UK yesterday as planned, things veered away from the plan almost immediately thereafter. The service was "suspended" shortly after launch, for what must be the best possible problem in Microsoft's eyes: too many subscribers.
"Unfortunately due to the unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand," a statement on Xbox.com reads, "we did not have the capacity to satisfy all service requests and therefore temporarily suspended all access to the service." The service is being reinstated in phases today, presumably with some upgrades in place to deal with the demand. An earlier statement (reproduced on Engadget) specified tomorrow as the target date for the relaunch -- it seems likely that all users will be returned to their regularly scheduled programming then.Xbox 360 Sky Player down, relaunching 'in phases' today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| iTunes 9 to bring Blu-ray support, iPhone App management? (AfterDawn, 8/09/2009 5:44am) |
According to sources speaking to BoyGeniusReport, the upcoming iTunes 9.0 software update will include Blu-ray support and iPhone App management, along with social networking integration.
Blu-ray support would be a welcome addition, and the App management would allow users to connect their iPhone or iPod Touch and visually manage the apps.
Social networking integration would allow easy access to Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm.
For now, this is rumor and Apple has not confirmed or denied any of the details or a release date for iTunes 9.
App management, via TechCrunch:
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| Eyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray combo (Engadget, 9/03/2009 11:17am) |
We just got a real eyeful of 3D, courtesy of Panasonic's upcoming 1080p plasma and Blu-ray 3D setup. The system uses synced shutters, and was easily some of the best "consumer" 3D we've seen -- almost on par with a theater experience, other than the fact that the screen was a whole lot smaller, at 103-inches. Unfortunately, while Panasonic is heavily touting 3D at IFA this year, just as Sony did at its own presser, there isn't much hard news to show for it. The plasma and Blu-ray combo was actually announced a full year ago, and the only word we have on release at the moment is "next year." Obviously, readily available 3D content plays a big part in this, and we get the impression that Avatar is syncing up nicely to be available on some sort of 3D home video format by the time it's ready for a disc release -- we've certainly seen enough teaser clips and trailers of it by now, anyway. To be honest, the 3D setup was seamless enough in our demo room that sometimes it hardly felt 3D. Avatar was especially "shallow" on the 3D scale (no pictures were allowed of the presentation, not that they would help), and we've yet to see anything mindblowing on that end. If anything, Panasonic's presentation was more an opportunity to be "blown away" by the company's awesome PowerPoint skills, if anything, so feel free to follow along in the gallery below.
Gallery: Eyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray comboFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentEyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray combo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Microsoft denies Blu-ray on Xbox 360 (AfterDawn, 10/25/2009 9:18pm) |
Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made comments that implied that the company would be bringing Blu-ray accessories to the Xbox 360.
At the time, the notoriously tongue-tied Ballmer had said: "Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there -- you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories."
The company has since released a statement denying the rumor and adding that Ballmer was speaking instead of PC accessories.
"During an interview yesterday, Steve Ballmer was asked about Blu-Ray and the Xbox 360. I wanted to clear something up. Steve was referring to Blu-Ray accessories for the PC. As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360. In fact, the future of home entertainment starts very soon when Xbox 360 becomes the first and only console to offer instant-on 1080p streaming HD movies. With a library of thousands of TV shows and movies to choose from, Xbox 360 owners can instantly watch the movies they want, when they want, in the highest form of high definition," says the post on MajorNelson.
That should put the Blu-ray on Xbox 360 argument to rest, at least for the time being.Permalink | Comments
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| HDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's play (Engadget, 9/17/2009 1:48pm) |
Look, we've seen an awful lot of HDTVs in our day -- one lap around the average CEDIA show floor makes your local Best Buy look awfully small -- and to this day we've yet to put our peepers on a more stunning set than Mitsubishi's LaserVue HDTV. Sure, it's fat, ugly and expensive, but the image is otherworldly. Before Mitsu can even take the logical next step, a California startup has arisen to introduce what it calls the world's first laser-based 3D HDTV. We're talking 1080p 3D like you've never seen before, with CTO Edmund Sandberg noting that this production is smoother than RealD, Dolby, film and pretty much every other 3D solution. The secret here is in the speed; this set is so fast that the image "no longer needs to flash from one eye to the other," and no flashing should equate to no headaches. Too bad there's no planned release date, but we're still cautiously optimistic for a sneak peek (in addition to the video past the break) at CES 2010.
[Via OLED-Display]Continue reading HDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's playFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentHDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's play originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| LG unveils new slim design LCD HDTVs due this fall (Engadget, 7/31/2009 1:14am) |
Sure it's summertime in New York and not January in Las Vegas, but that didn't stop LG from rolling out a couple new lines of LCD HDTVs today. The new SL80 and SL90 models don't bring new high water marks on the spec sheets, but feature LG's take on the "borderless" design trend that's the rage these days, built from a single edge to edge piece of glass with a slim bezel and Invisible Speaker design. The top of the line SL90 is due later this year for an unspecified price range in 42- and 47-inch sizes with LED backlighting contributing to its 3,000,000:1 claimed contrast ratio and 1.15 inch depth, plus 120Hz TruMotion processing. The SL80 line has 240Hz processing, but older CCFL backlighting means a 300,000:1 measured contrast ratio and 1.8-inch thick design, but the 42-, 47-, and 55-inch models will be available this August for $1,599, $1,899 and $2,799, respectively. Want a closer look at LG's new global flat panel design platform? The gallery is right here.
Gallery: LG's SL80 and SL90 hands-on
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG unveils new slim design LCD HDTVs due this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sony TRIMASTER quad-HD LCD multiplies the resolution, and the price, of any home HDTV (Engadget, 10/06/2009 6:03pm) |
Can't wait until December for Toshiba's CELL REGZA LCD? Sony is bringing its own 56-inch 3,840x2160 quad-HD display to market November 1 in Japan. Priced at 6,825,000 ($76,583) including taxes this is clearly for pros only, hence the TRIMASTER name referring to the three elements combined within -- exact color, accurate picture and reliability -- thanks to a RGB LED backlit panel built with incredible picture reproduction and exact calibration (with included software via a connected PC) in mind. While it's cheaper than JVC's $175k 4K projector, unless you're mastering the next Pixar flick, viewing high res satellite imagery or can't live without four HD feeds on one screen even the most well heeled amongst may be better served scouring bargain bins for a used Westinghouse D56QX1 for now.
[Via AV Watch]Filed under: Displays, HDTVSony TRIMASTER quad-HD LCD multiplies the resolution, and the price, of any home HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| NPD says Blu-ray going mainstream next year (AfterDawn, 9/26/2009 6:33pm) |
According to a new NPD analysis, Blu-ray will finally break into the mainstream in 2010, especially as prices continue to drop.
The company researched consumers using Blu-ray set-top boxes (not including the PS3) in February 2008 and in August of this year, and the figures clearly showed that BD is out of the "early adopter" phase and into the "dreamers" phase which is the group that wants the new technology but are "deterred by price."
Regardless, NPD says falling prices, strong holiday sales, and a slowing uptrending economy will finally push Blu-ray from "niche" technology to "mainstream."
In the 2008 study, over 64 percent of users were early adopters, which only account for 20 percent of the entire market. By August however, the number had been reduced to 38 percent, and replaced by "dreamers" and "sensibles," a group full of middle aged families who like the technology but waited some time before investing. Those two groups account for over 40 percent of the entire market.
“In the last year, we have made great strides toward becoming mainstream, but we’re not quite there yet,” ntoes NPD analyst Russ Crupnick, via VB. “But going into the holiday season, we are seeing a combination of fairly reasonable price points on hardware and a lot of content. By February, after the holidays, it’s going to quickly look more and more mainstream. We are on that path.”
There are however still a decent amount of "late adopters" who do not care for the technology or are neutral. Neutral consumers are at 17 percent while "anti-tech" (users that frankly hate Blu-ray) are at 7 percent.Permalink | Comments
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| PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360 (Joystiq, 10/22/2009 11:55pm) |
Today has seen several reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed a Blu-ray drive accessory for the Xbox 360. The purported revelation came from a Gizmodo interview, during which Ballmer said that 360 owners wanting a Blu-ray player could purchase "Blu-ray drives as accessories."
Clearing the air, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) has gone on the record saying that the company has "no plans" for a 360 Blu-ray drive, adding that Ballmer was actually referring to Blu-ray drives for PCs. Hryb reiterates -- as did Ballmer -- that the main push for the Xbox 360 will be streaming media, noting specifically that the upcoming Dashboard update will bring instant 1080p streaming, a feature of the Zune Video Marketplace.
Now, say it with us (one more time): Blu-ray isn't coming to the Xbox 360.PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| PS3 buyers using console for gaming over Blu-ray, says NPD (AfterDawn, 10/19/2009 12:35am) |
Despite Sony's marketing team deciding to change the focus of the PS3 more to the console's movie downloading and Blu-ray capabilities, it appears consumers are still purchasing the system mainly for gaming.
Last August, the NPD Group released a study that showed that about 37 percent of PS3 owners had never once watched a Blu-ray film on their system. The second edition of the study was released recently, and the number hardly changed, moving down to 34 percent.
NPD did note however that the number of PS3 owners watching Blu-ray was higher then PS2 owners watching DVDs at the same point in the console's life cycle.
“It’s at a fairly high level, where it took years for PS2 owners to use [that console] for DVD,” NPD analyst Russ Crupnick added, via VB. “Most PS3 people think of it as a gaming device, but there is a reasonable level of awareness and intended use for Blu-ray.”
The new study gave the following figures to the question of why PS3 owners had purchased the console:
58 percent - Mostly to play games
34 percent - For games and movie, equally
8 percent - Mostly movies
NPD also noted that PS3 owners who have had their machines for a couple of years of more tend to buy more Blu-rays over standard definition DVDs and vice versa for newer owners.
“Newer owners are somewhat more oriented to DVD than Blu-ray,” Crupnick says. “The later you get into an adoption cycle, the more you’re not getting the super aficionado. These are people who are tougher to convince about the benefits of Blu-ray and who are sensitive to price.”Permalink | Comments
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| Toshiba introduces first Cell-powered HDTV (AfterDawn, 10/05/2009 10:24pm) |
Toshiba has unveiled their first HDTV to use the extremely powerful PS3 Cell processor today during the CEATEC event in Japan, and the TV packs a serious punch.
Besides the processor, the 55-inch REGZA 55X1 includes LED-backlighting, 240Hz refresh rate, and dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. The Cell processor also allows for improved image quality, stronger colors, enhanced brightness balance and a "luminance of 1250cd/m²."
The TV also has a 7-speaker sound bar, and has DLNA support as well as a built in HD web browser created by Opera.
More notably, the HDTV has a 3TB HDD allowing users to record up to 26 hours of 1080p content from 8 channels, at the same time. As pictured below, the Regza can also display 8 channels at the same time, with no delay when switching between stations.
Toshiba also dropped word that they plan to use the Cell processor in an upcoming TV that will upconvert 1080p films to 3840 x 2160.
The TV will leave a dent in your wallet however, and is retailing for 1 million yen in Japan (about $11,000 USD) and Toshiba says it anticipates 1000 sales before release in North America next year.
Pictures, specs via Gizmodo:
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| Toshiba makes timid Blu-ray showing at IFA, still believes in other forms of HD distribution (Engadget, 9/04/2009 7:07pm) |
Aside from the new JournE touch, the other main thrust at IFA's booth is Blu-ray -- at least, one would think. In reality, when we finally found the lone BDX2000, the LCD it was plugged into was off, while numerous DVD players and upscaling tech demos littered the surrounding booth area. Once we got a rep to turn it on for us, the Blu-ray player seemed to work just fine, as should be expected. The new Blu-ray equipped P500, however, wasn't so successful: our colleagues at Engadget Spanish watched an attempted Blu-ray showing on the laptop go awry, and by the time we'd dropped by the booth, any Blu-ray models of the P500 had been pulled from the show floor due to crashiness. In talking with a Toshiba rep, it's clear that the company hasn't abandoned its ideas of internet distribution and other alternatives to the once rival format of Blu-ray. The company is looking into a solution that uses a Blu-ray disc and BD Live to stream internet media to the player, and has packed in decent codec support for playing back media off of the BDX2000's SD card reader. We're sure Toshiba will figure out its P500 woes before the laptop ships to consumers, but there's no lack of interestingness in these first displays of Toshiba's "commitment" to the Blu-ray format. Gallery: Toshiba's BDX2000 'in action' at IFAFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentToshiba makes timid Blu-ray showing at IFA, still believes in other forms of HD distribution originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs (Engadget, 9/30/2009 9:12pm) |
Coming straight out of a brand new 10G production facility in Sakai, Sharp's line of LX HDTVs (in 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch sizes) are all sporting the latest in LCD technology with UV²A panels and LED backlighting. Unfortunately, like Sony, these new screens abandon the higher quality RGB LED technology of the pricey XS1 series for cheaper white LEDs. Still, with a price of around $5,000 for a 52-inch compared to the $12,000 sticker shock of the XS1, it's easy to see why the switch was made. Other improvements include a light sensor for auto-calibration, a six speaker (5 speakers on the 40-inch) integrated 2.1 channel sound system with "Duo Bass" subwoofer and the usual assortment of VOD and AQUOS network support in store for Japanese buyers this November. While already available on a few U.S. models expect the new tech to spread across Sharp's U.S. lineup shortly, not to mention Sony and anyone other parties interested in a piece of the company's suddenly expanded manufacturing muscle.
[Via AV Watch & Akihabara News]Filed under: HDTVSharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| In the CR Test Labs: New LCD, plasma HDTVs (Consumer Reports, 8/04/2009 2:55pm) |
| The latest batch of televisions in the CR TV lab includes the new 46-inch Sony Bravia LCD. While many of us are gearing up for summer vacations, CR’s TV engineers are still hard at work testing more LCD and plasma TVs. Among this latest group are models with full-array LED backlights, and several 240Hz sets that take aim at reducing motion blur. We’re also looking at some new Toshiba models that will be the first to include Dolby Volume, a volume-leveling technology that attempts to minimize differences in loudness when you switch channels or when commercials come on. Here are the models currently being tested in our TV labs: LCD TVs Hitachi L26D103: This 26-inch 720p (1366x768) set is a TV/DVD combo with an integrated standard DVD player, headphone jack, and a built-in sleep timer. Hitachi L32A403: This 32-inch 720p (1366x768) set from Hitachi has four HDMI inputs, and comes with a swivel stand. JVC LT-46J300: This 46-inch 1080p LCD from JVC has the company’s TeleDock integrated iPod dock. LG 55LH90: This 55-inch 1080p LCD TV from LG is a high-featured model that has full-array LED backlights with local dimming, and the company’s TruMotion 240Hz technology, which combines a 120Hz refresh rate with a scanning backlight. It’s also a THX-certified set. Oddly for a higher-priced set, it doesn’t include access to LG’s NetCast Internet service. Magnavox 42MF439B/F7: Earlier this year Philips handed over the manufacturing and marketing of its Philips- and Magnavox-brand TVs in the U.S. to Funai, which also controls the Sylvania brand. This Magnavox, among the first TVs we've seen as part of the deal, is a lower-priced 42-inch 1080p LCD model that can play back digital photos and music stored on a USB flash drive. Philips 32PFL3504D: This 32-inch 720p (1366x768) set, available at mass merchants, warehouse clubs, regional dealers, and online retailers, is fairly low-priced for a major brand and includes a set-up assistant that uses an onscreen wizard to personalize settings. RCA L46FHD37R: A lower-cost 46-inch 1080p LCD, sold at Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Clubs, and other retailers, that include a light sensor that automatically adjusts contrast to room light conditions. Samsung LN52B750: This 52-inch 1080p LCD from Samsung has new Touch of Color cosmetics (charcoal gray) and the company's Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology that actually quadruples the TV’s frame rate. It also includes the company’s [email protected] Internet service, which uses Yahoo widgets to access online content, which will soon include instant movies from Blockbuster. Also comes with some preloaded content, such as recipes and games. It can wirelessly connect to a home network via an optional USB wireless dongle. Sharp Aquos LC-52E77UN: This 52-inch 1080p LCD from Sharp features a new design, 120Hz technology and has five HDMI inputs, the most we’ve seen. Sharp Aquos LC-C4067UN: This value-priced Aquos is a 40-inch 1080p LCD sold via the warehouse clubs. Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100: This pricey 46-inch Sony LCD has Sony’s Motionflow 240Hz technology, which actually quadruples the TVs frame rate, plus the Bravia’s widget-based... (Read Full Article) |
| Mitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs (Engadget, 8/20/2009 3:52pm) |
Providing some competition for Sharp's DX series, Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off of its REAL Series LCD HDTVs, including a set with built-in hard drives and Blu-ray recorders, plus a few more that lack the recording, but throw in super resolution upconversion that claims to make even the worst SD look better than ever. Even if that's just hype, we hope it fares better than the company's ill-fated 120Hz processing. The 37- (1080p) and 32-inch (720p) BHR300 models feature their disc drives in the stand, rather than back-mounted approach of the AQUOS, plus 320GB HDDs, SDHC slot, plus i.LINK and USB connectors that let owners edit video from a camcorder on the TV before saving to disc or hard drive. The MZW300 models are all 1080p, in 40-, 42- and 52-inch sizes, with Diamond Engine Pro IV HD super resolution tech, the latest and most power efficient Diamond panel with 20,000:1 contrast ratio, built in 5.1 Dolby Digital decoder, virtual surround speakers and a talking program guide feature. These hit shelves in Japan in late October ranging in price from ¥350,000 ($3,705) for the LCD-52MZW300 to ¥200,000 ($2,117) for the LCD-32BHR300.Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentMitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sony: No plan to launch 3-D support for all PS3 games (Joystiq, 9/05/2009 1:00am) |
Hold on before you run out to buy a new TV! You may have seen the report on Engadget stating that, according to a Sony rep, all PS3 games will run in 3-D with a software update next year. We contacted Sony ourselves to learn more about what sounded like a major megaton to let slip at a trade show. Sony told us that the company is "conducting a technological investigation" of whether it's even possible to do that. As for specifics: "there is no plan for the market launch of this at this time."
If you're dying to look at a 3-D game right now, Engadget also captured a video of Wipeout HD being played in 3-D, which you can see above. For some reason, the 3-D effect doesn't come through when viewed in an embedded video recording -- even with the glasses in front of the lens. Sony really needs to work on that.Sony: No plan to launch 3-D support for all PS3 games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| NPD predicts PS3 sales to increase by 40-60% post price drop (Joystiq, 8/21/2009 9:30pm) |
The NPD Group, famed tabulator of video game hardware and software sales, says it sees the new $299 price point of PlayStation 3 contributing to a significant sales boost for the system. "We would expect to see in the range of a 40% to 60% unit sales increase when September sales are reported," NPD analyst Anita Frazier told InformationWeek. We'll see how accurate of an estimate that was when the September NPD data hits mid-October.
Frazier added, "The $299 price point is important to getting to a point where the next segment of price-conscious consumers can jump into the market and it most certainly will re-energize sales of the platform." So, basically, a cheaper PS3 will sell better because people are more likely to take the plunge at a cheaper price. We know that analysts get paid to offer their opinions, but this just ... gave us an idea!
"It's our opinion that a $99 price point for PS3 would increase sales by 90 to 100 percent." -- Joystiq
Small, unmarked bills only, please.
[Via IndustryGamers]NPD predicts PS3 sales to increase by 40-60% post price drop originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Disney to release 12 more 'Diamond' Blu-ray titles (AfterDawn, 9/13/2009 9:42pm) |
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced they will be expanding their Blu-ray 'Diamond Collection', adding 12 new titles including The Lion King, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians and Pinocchio.
The 'Diamond' collection is considered the studio's high-end BD line, just like the 'Platinum' collection was for standard DVD.
The releases will be staggered, two per calender year, with Fantasia and Beauty and the Beast set for 2010. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be the first Diamond available, hitting shelves on October 6th. Just like the Platinum collection before it, each Diamond title will include a plethora of new bonus features and will only be available in limited quantities for a limited period.
One of the bonus features for Snow WHite, as explained by VideoBusiness is "‘Magic Mirror,’ which the studio touts as its first use of artificial intelligence in a film. The Blu-ray-exclusive technology recognizes viewing patterns and suggests where viewers should go next in the film for an overall personal experience."
“Walt Disney’s gift of telling captivating and engaging stories was matched only by his passion for presenting them in the most spectacular way,” adds Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. “We are proud to continue his pursuit of excellence with ‘The Diamond Collection,’ which brings the films that are the foundation of our company to audiences of all ages across the globe.”
Bob Chapek, president of Disney’s DVD division, also noted: “We believe that the collection offers consumers the opportunity to enjoy these timeless classics like never before and underlines Disney’s commitment to continue to bring the best quality product and immersive experiences into the home.”Permalink | Comments
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| Sony announces new PS3 Slim, coming first week of Sept. (Update: now with pics!) (Joystiq, 8/18/2009 7:20pm) |
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We know, we're as shocked as you are! Sony has used the GamesCom stage in Cologne to announce the oh-so-tiny PS3 Slim. The good news is that the system sports both a slimmer form factor (33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter and 34 percent less power use) a 120GB hard drive and the tidy price tag of $299. It boasts all the same features as the current PS3, which means still no backwards compatibility with your PS2 games.
If you've been holding off on buying a chunkier PS3 until the inevitable release of its slimmer little brother, your wait will finally end in September.
Gallery: PlayStation 3 SlimSony announces new PS3 Slim, coming first week of Sept. (Update: now with pics!) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Microsoft lifts Xbox 360 minimum 720p, anti-aliasing mandate for devs (Joystiq, 9/02/2009 11:45pm) |
In a column published today on Develop, Black Rock Studio (Pure, Split/Second) technical director David Jeffrries revealed that Microsoft has removed an item from its TCRs (Technical Certification Requirements) that stated all Xbox 360 games must run at a minimum of 1280x720 (720p) resolution if the system is in HD mode. According to Jeffries, this was done earlier this year so that developers could be "free to make the trade-off between resolution and image quality as we see fit."
TCRs are technical "rules" that all games developed for a given platform must adhere to in order to be certified for release. Of course, some games that have skirted this specific TCR have still been allowed on the system; the most notable being Microsoft's own Halo 3, which runs at 1152x640 (progressive).
Joystiq has confirmed with a trusted source familiar with Microsoft's TCRs that Jeffries' claim is legit. Not only that, but, as of March 2009, Xbox 360 developers are no longer required to utilize full-screen anti-aliasing in their games. The elimination of both requirements is especially noteworthy since the console maker had touted that all 360 games would run at a minimum of 720p with at least 2x FSAA since before the hardware launched.
As Jeffries points out in his column, 1280x720 isn't necessarily the "starting point" for HD on many displays and that it's not nearly as crucial as anti-aliasing. It's not clear if the back-tracking on Microsoft's part was due to pressure from the development community or not, but we can probably all agree that, as long as a game looks great, it doesn't really matter how its creators got there. Does it?Microsoft lifts Xbox 360 minimum 720p, anti-aliasing mandate for devs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Netflix CEO Hastings speaks about YouTube, iPhone, Xbox 360 (AfterDawn, 9/23/2009 4:09am) |
During an interview with Reuters, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings spoke out about the future of the physical DVD, as well as Netflix's plans for the iPhone, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and possible competition from YouTube
The interview in its entirety:
Reuters: What will Netflix subscribers gain from the improvements in the recommendation system?
Hastings: ItÂ’s doubling the quality of our movie recommendation and that helps our subscribers get more enjoyment from movies. Because more often they love the movie they watch. More often the movies recommended will will turn out to be movies that you love. If you watch a couple of movies and donÂ’t like many, you start to watch (sports and other programming). If every movie is incredible, you start to watch more.
Reuters: Netflix video streams on MicrosoftÂ’s Xbox Live system. What about the PS3 and Wii?
Hastings: Eventually we want to be on all the game consoles, all the Blu-ray players, all the Internet TVs. So we are working in parallel with all of those efforts. Currently our Xbox deal is exclusive and we havenÂ’t characterized it more than that.
Reuters: Any plans to work in partnership with Apple and the iPhone?
Hastings: itÂ’s something thatÂ’s likely to come over time. But nothing in the short term. (With) movie watching, we are not focused on mobile yet, but (instead) on the TV, on Blu-ray and on the video game consoles. We will get to mobile eventually, including the iPhone.
Reuters: What of YoutubeÂ’s potential movie service?
Hastings: I think there will be a lot of competition in this market: Hulu, Apple, Amazon, Youtube, Blockbuster. Internet video is a huge opportunity. And there will be a lot of people engaged, and that is going to be great for the consumer. All of us are going to innovate and compete with each other and provide more and more value to the consumer.
Reuters: How far along are we on the transition to all digital video watching?
Hastings: There will be people doing DVD-by-mail in 15 or 20 years, so I think DVD will last a long time. Our best guess is that DVD will peak for us in 5 or so years. But it is continuing to grow. And the streaming is exploding. So we are getting nice growth in the DVD side and huge growth on the streaming side.
Reuters: What do you make of BlockbusterÂ’s store closing plan?
Hastings: Blockbuster and Redbox really compete on doing the inexpensive new releases, and we are much more the streaming and the catalog. Their closings donÂ’t really benefit us. It will benefit Redbox more than it does us.
Reuters: Have you been approached about an acquisition or partnership?
Hastings: We donÂ’t comment and any acquisition prospects.Permalink | Comments
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