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Managed Copy hits Blu-ray Discs December 4th, but you still can't use it
engadget.com — The egg had to come before the chicken right? Well either way, one of 'em came first and in the case of the latest Blu-ray feature, Managed Copy enabled Blu-ray Discs will come before the hardware. Less than five months since AACS was finalized ... (more) Managed Copy hits Blu-ray Discs December 4th, but you ...
Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple
tuaw.com — We've heard a few reports of sync issues with the new Apple TV 3.0 software over the past few days, and apparently the chatter on the Apple support boards was on the mark : Apple has shipped 3.0.1, which is supposed to fix problems where 3.0 units ... (more) Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple
Important Apple TV 3.0.1 to Prevent Temporarily Disappearing Content
macrumors.com — Apple has issued a 3.0.1 update to the Apple TV to address an issue that causes content to temporarily disappear from the device. They sent out this email notifying customers: Dear Customer, If you've installed the Apple TV 3.... (more) Important Apple TV 3.0.1 to Prevent Temporarily ...
External Link: Apple TV 3.0 Disappearing Content Flaw Fixed in 3.0.1
support.apple.com — A flaw in the recently released Apple TV 3.0 software can make all your available content appear to be missing until you re-sync to iTunes. Apple strongly recommend updating to 3.0.1 to fix this problem.   Read and post comments about this ... (more) External Link: Apple TV 3.0 Disappearing Content Flaw ...
Black Friday Starts Now for Savvy Shoppers
pcworld.com — If you love Black Friday bargains , but hate the idea of pre-dawn lines, surly shoppers, and the risk of bodily harm just to score a bargain Blu-ray player or Xbox console , major U.S. retailers have an alternative: Why not shop early? Some pre-Black ... (more) Black Friday Starts Now for Savvy Shoppers
Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th
electronista.com — The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. The app is primarily used to stream movies and TV shows to an HDTV, including remote content from sources such as Hulu and Netflix. Music and photos can also be ... (more) Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th
Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
macrumors.com — Apple today began notifying purchasers of its iTunes LP offerings that updated versions compatible with the new Apple TV 3.0 software are now available for download. Apple delivered the Apple TV 3.0 software update to users last week, bringing a num... (more) Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations
TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations
engadget.com — TiVo's Wireless G USB network adapter has been out and about since late 2005, so to say an 802.11n version is past due would be understating things dramatically. At long last, it seems as if high-speed network access is coming to the heralded DVR ... (more) TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs ...
Secrets preference panel updated for Snow Leopard
tuaw.com — From time to time we have shared hidden settings in applications which can be used to "tweak" an app's behavior, such as forcing Snow Leopard's dictionary to reuse the same window or make the print dialog expanded by default . These settings are ... (more) Secrets preference panel updated for Snow Leopard
Comcast announces new bandwidth throttling scheme
engadget.com — Comcast customers have been no stranger to bandwidth shenanigans over the years, from the whole torrent filtering mess to the 250GB monthly cap . Now the company is back with a new data throttling scheme intended to put the kibosh on excessive ... (more) Comcast announces new bandwidth throttling scheme
Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Good news for the three Hollywood studios lined up against Redbox: the $1-per-night DVD rental kiosk company's revenue growth slowed in the third quarter. Good news for the four studios that have signed deals with Redbox: Its revenue was up... (more) Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
shanzai.com — Behold the Jacko phone in all its glory. It's got more gold trim than a gangster's fantasy, more sass than a night out on the razz with Jay Lo, it's a thriller, it's dangerous, it's ... truth is, whether you wanna get on the floor or off the wall, ... (more) Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
Apple 10.6.2 10C540 seed "Resolves an issue with plugging and unplugging to an Apple TV", VMWare ...
9to5mac.com — Apple's got an interesting seed note with the latest 10.6.2 release (10C540).  Under the GraphicsDrivers category, it says: "Resolves an issue with plugging and unplugging to an Apple TV" We're not quite sure what that means but it could ... (more) Apple 10.6.2 10C540 seed "Resolves an issue with ...
Technology News and Gadget Reviews | T3 magazine Online
t3.com — Freesat Freesat's virgin broadcast was during May 2008, and since its arrival this digital satellite television service offers consumers free digital television that includes both standard definition and high definition channels. A joint venture ... (more) Technology News and Gadget Reviews | T3 magazine Online
Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
techradar.com — Panasonic's insistence on sticking exclusively with plasma technology for its big TVs is admirably stubborn. And who needs LCD when it produces gas screens as good as the TX-P46G15? Best of an impressive set of connections is a satellite input, flagging up that the TX-P46G15 is another of ... (more) Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
Comcast internet throttling is up and running
theinquirer.net — COMCAST , the second-largest US cable television and Internet communications service provider, has a new broadband traffic throttling scheme installed and operating in all of its markets. The ISP's new regime for restricting its customers' bandwidth ... (more) Comcast internet throttling is up and running
Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
businessinsider.com — AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) continue to build out their digital TV/super-fast broadband services U-Verse and FiOS across their service areas. But they don't seem to be having a big impact on Comcast, the biggest U.S. cable company. Read the ... (more) Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
Comcast's New Throttling Plan Uses Trigger Conditions, Not Silent Blocking
tech.slashdot.org — clang_jangle writes with this excerpt from The Inquirer outlining Comcast's new traffic-throttling scheme , based on information from Comcast's latest FCC filing . "Its network throttling implements a two-tier packet queueing system at the routers, ... (more) Comcast's New Throttling Plan Uses Trigger Conditions, ...
Apple launches iTunes Music Movies with exclusive content
Apple launches iTunes Music Movies with exclusive content
appleinsider.com — Apple has begun to promote music-themed movies on the iTunes Store with a new landing page, a place the company plans to fill with exclusive content. (more) Apple launches iTunes Music Movies with exclusive content
Video: Apple's Cable TV Killer
marketnewslive.blogspot.com — Apple pitches TV networks on a plan to offer an iTunes-based TV subscription service. Plus, Bob Moffat leaves IBM and good news for the chip industry. (more) Video: Apple's Cable TV Killer
ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner For $19.99
ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner For $19.99
inquisitr.com — Forget Black Friday Deals, Woot is currently selling the ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner for a very low price of $19.99. With this simple piece of hardware users can receive free-to-air HDTV, record their favorite shows and play them back at any time. The ATI TV Wonder features a USB ... (more) ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner For $19.99
Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
ubergizmo.com — Panasonic Japan has unveiled a couple of new portable 1Seg TVs in the form of the SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750, where both models will comply with the IPX6 and IPX7 standards, meaning they're waterproof as well as splashproof. Apart from that, the ... (more) Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
Feature: Christmas Shop
Feature: Christmas Shop
walmart.com — Panasonic® Plasma HDTV 46" diagonal screen, #TC-P46U1 (more) Feature: Christmas Shop
rays 'top scientific invention'
rays 'top scientific invention'
news.bbc.co.uk — The public has voted the X-ray machine as the best invention, ahead of the Apollo 10 space capsule and Stephenson's Rocket. Out of nearly 50,000 votes cast, one in five people named it for having made the greatest impact on the past, present and ... (more) rays 'top scientific invention'
NightVision Digital Video Camera
NightVision Digital Video Camera
geekalerts.com — The handy pistol-like NightVision digital video camera allows you to record video or shoot still images in complete darkness and store it on the built-in 32MB (approx 2 min) memory or using a 2GB (approx 75 min) SD card. The NightVision ... (more) NightVision Digital Video Camera
Comcast Profits Rise 22 Percent, Beating Estimates
paidcontent.org — A combination of cost savings and an increase of both the number of subscribers and monthly bill rates pushed Comcast ( NSDQ: CMCSA ) past analysts expectations. Profits rose 22 percent to $944 million as revenue was up 3 percent to $8.802 billion, ... (more) Comcast Profits Rise 22 Percent, Beating Estimates
Copyright documentary from Australian radio
boingboing.net — Oscar sez, "I just finished a 48-minute radio documentary for the Australian public broadcaster, the ABC, about remix culture, piracy and copyright. It's got brain-melting copyright education programs aimed at kids, commentary from Lessig, and ... (more) Copyright documentary from Australian radio
Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
techradar.com — To celebrate its 10th anniversary of trading, MultizoneAV has teamed up with TechRadar to offer one reader the chance to transform their living room into a spectacular home cinema, worth £599! On offer is Panasonic's SC-BT200 Blu-ray 5.1 system, packing in 1,000W of amplification, five ... (more) Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
Best Buy to let users stream purchased DVD movies
Best Buy to let users stream purchased DVD movies
electronista.com — Best Buy today struck a deal with Roxio to create a unique online and DVD hybrid movie service for the big-box retailer. The unnamed project hopes to give users buy once, play anywhere privileges: those who buy a DVD in-store will then have access to ... (more) Best Buy to let users stream purchased DVD movies
Apple Unveils Music-Themed Movie Push
billboard.biz — November 03, 2009 - Digital and Mobile By Antony Bruno, Denver Apple today will launch a new marketing and promotional effort designed to drive music buyers to music-themed movies in its video store. The most visible change to the iTunes service will ... (more) Apple Unveils Music-Themed Movie Push
Ray Pico Projector
Ray Pico Projector
techfresh.net — Finding yourself a new ultraportable projector with a decent price? Well if you do, then I suggest you to check out Ray Displays’ latest Pico Projector. Priced at just $229, this LCoS-based projector is able to produce images up to ... (more) Ray Pico Projector
Best Buy, Sonic Partner for Streaming Movie Service
Best Buy, Sonic Partner for Streaming Movie Service
gearlog.com — Best Buy is teaming up with Sonic Solutions to provide customers on-demand access to streaming movies and TV shows. Best Buy will embed Sonic's Roxio CinemaNow technology on a number of devices, like web-connected TVs, portable media players, ... (more) Best Buy, Sonic Partner for Streaming Movie Service
Blu-ray Releases This Week
Blu-ray Releases This Week
switched.com — October is over and before you know it Black Friday will be here, and so all the studios are preparing their holiday selection. Although this mostly consists of classics like ' It's A Wonderful Life, ' ' Forrest Gump' and others, there are also some ... (more) Blu-ray Releases This Week
Best Buy partnering with CinemaNow to stream first-run DVDs to 'all web-connected devices sold'
Best Buy partnering with CinemaNow to stream first-run DVDs to 'all web-connected devices sold'
engadget.com — Can you live without physical media? Are you ready to buy into owning a license without any physical property to show for your purchase? We hope so 'cause that's the future. Today Best Buy will announce confirmation of its rumored partnership with ... (more) Best Buy partnering with CinemaNow to stream first-run ...
Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
modmyi.com — Apple Insider is reporting that Apple may be courting television networks with a plan to provide a $30-per-month subscription package that would deliver content via iTunes. The potential service, which may launch as early as 2010, has been kept on the down-low for some time. But the ... (more) Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
NightVision Digital Video Camera
NightVision Digital Video Camera
firebox.com — The ability to see in the dark is a gift bestowed upon various animals. But even cats, bats and owls can t perform miracles like the amazing NightVision Digital Video Camera . As its name suggests, this incredibly cool cam lets you view and record ... (more) NightVision Digital Video Camera
Barnes & Noble launches the Nook e
t3.com — 23|10|2009 11:43 The Free iPhone Guide To get yourself a free iPhone, iPod Touch, or the latest Macbook Air all you have to do is follow the 3 easy steps: Step 1 : Sign up for a free Gift Sign up at the link below to get your free gift. We recommend ... (more) Barnes & Noble launches the Nook e
Best Buy embraces digital delivery of home video by AP: Yahoo! Tech
tech.yahoo.com — SAN FRANCISCO - Best Buy Co. is trying to nudge consumers away from its stores' DVD aisles by making it easier for them to rent and buy movies over high-speed Internet connections . The largest U.S. retailer of consumer electronics is setting up its ... (more) Best Buy embraces digital delivery of home video by AP: ...
Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era
bits.blogs.nytimes.com — Best Buy sells a lot of DVDs, but it is taking another step to get ready for the day when that business shifts online with a deal to stream movies from CinemaNow. (more) Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era
DVR is TV's New BFF
DVR is TV's New BFF
eff.org — Digital Video Recorders, once considered a mortal threat by the entertainment industry, have now become its new best friend. It's just the latest example of how the industry's constant warnings of the dangers of "piracy" frequently turn out to be ... (more) DVR is TV's New BFF
Sonic Solutions News - The New York Times
topics.nytimes.com — ARTICLES ABOUT SONIC SOLUTIONS Newest First | Oldest First Page: 1 Technology Briefing | Deals: Sonic Solutions To Acquire Roxio Unit Sonic Solutions agrees to buy consumer software unit of Roxio for $80 million; will change company's name to Napster ... (more) Sonic Solutions News - The New York Times
Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for $30/month
Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for $30/month
crunchgear.com — The antitheis of Apple TV Riddle me this: would you pay Apple $30 a month for unlimited access to TV, presumably coinciding with the actual network air time or shortly thereafter? Interesting, non? PKafka has talked to some industry execs who ... (more) Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for ...
Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report
appleinsider.com — Apple has reportedly reached out to TV networks in recent weeks with a proposed $30-per-month subscription plan to deliver content via iTunes -- a service it hopes to launch in early 2010. (more) Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report
Review: Stargate 15th anniversary Blu-ray DVD
Review: Stargate 15th anniversary Blu-ray DVD
gizmosforgeeks.com — It seems like the original Stargate movie was released more than 15 years, what with the 3 TV series, books and additional merchandising that have come since. However, it has been 15 years and to celebrate and commemorate it, Lionsgate has released a special Blu-ray version of the movie that ... (more) Review: Stargate 15th anniversary Blu-ray DVD
Reports: Apple TV 3.0 To Support iTunes LP, Extras
Reports: Apple TV 3.0 To Support iTunes LP, Extras
cultofmac.com — Apple TV owners may soon have access to the latest iTunes Store content. Multiple reports suggest an Apple update includes support for iTunes LP and iTunes Extras. The reports are based on changes in the iTunes terms and conditions, stating: ... (more) Reports: Apple TV 3.0 To Support iTunes LP, Extras
Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
modmyi.com — Although Apple has never formally expressed an interest in launching such a venture, many Apple fanatics have, in recent months, broached the subject of an Apple-based cable television network. Similar to that of G4 - also known as G4 TV, the cable and satellite television channel ... (more) Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
Review: EMM Labs XDS1
Review: EMM Labs XDS1
techradar.com — Canadian brand EMM Labs is best known for its high-end SACD players and professional D/A converters, such as the EMM Labs XDS1 we have for review here. The company's owner, Ed Meitner, pioneered the use of DSD conversion, which was subsequently developed by Philips and Sony into a world ... (more) Review: EMM Labs XDS1
Jason Snell on Apple TV 3.0
macworld.com — Jason Snell: Steve Jobs said, “The reason I call [Apple TV] a hobby is, a lot of people have tried and failed to make it a business. And it’s a hard problem. So we’re trying. I think if we work on it and improve things over the next year, 18 ... (more) Jason Snell on Apple TV 3.0
Apple Updates Apple TV Software, Doesn't Include Non-iTunes Content
Apple Updates Apple TV Software, Doesn't Include Non-iTunes Content
businessinsider.com — Apple has updated its Apple TV software to version 3.0. It does NOT include any outside content, it appears, such as video from Netflix, Amazon, MLB, or other Web video sources. Read the rest of this story » See Also: 20 Guesses About ... (more) Apple Updates Apple TV Software, Doesn't Include ...
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