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Managed Copy hits Blu-ray Discs December 4th, but you still can't use it

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:39:20 +0000

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 and the details of Managed Copy were revealed ...

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Important Apple TV 3.0.1 to Prevent Temporarily Disappearing Content

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:46:00 +0000

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....

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Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000

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 would unexpectedly dump all their loaded ...

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External Link: Apple TV 3.0 Disappearing Content Flaw Fixed in 3.0.1

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +0000

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 article | Tweet this article StuffIt Deluxe ...

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Black Friday Starts Now for Savvy Shoppers

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:54:41 +0000

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 Friday sales start Saturday, Nov. 7. ...

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Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:34:24 +0000

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 streamed; versions of the app have been ...

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Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:15:43 +0000

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...

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TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:05:15 +0000

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 , with an AN0100 802.11n AP recently ...

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Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:35:58 +0000

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...

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Secrets preference panel updated for Snow Leopard

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:37:00 +0000

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 normally changed using the Terminal.app which can ...

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Comcast announces new bandwidth throttling scheme

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:53:19 +0000

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 traffic during those times when the network is ...

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Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:06:00 +0000

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, this is the Michael Jackson phone you Billy ...

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Comcast's New Throttling Plan Uses Trigger Conditions, Not Silent Blocking

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:38:00 +0000

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, driven by two trigger conditions. Comcast's ...

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Technology News and Gadget Reviews | T3 magazine Online

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:41:52 +0000

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 between BBC and ITV, Freesat is seen as an ...

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Apple 10.6.2 10C540 seed "Resolves an issue with plugging and unplugging to an Apple TV", VMWare kernel, Airport on new iMacs

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:26:58 +0000

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 be a strange way of saying that AppleTVs when ...

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Comcast internet throttling is up and running

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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 utilisation replaces its former stealthy ...

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Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000

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 ...

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Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:40:13 +0000

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 rest of this story » See Also: Comcast ...

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Comcast Profits Rise 22 Percent, Beating Estimates

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:42:02 +0000

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, the latter which just missed analysts’ ...

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Apple launches iTunes Music Movies with exclusive content

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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Video: Apple's Cable TV Killer

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:42:43 +0000

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.

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ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner For $19.99

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:58:45 +0000

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 ...

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Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:16:47 +0000

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 higher end SV-MC75 will come with 8GB of ...

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Feature: Christmas Shop

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:13:15 +0000

Panasonic® Plasma HDTV 46" diagonal screen, #TC-P46U1

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rays 'top scientific invention'

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:26:23 +0000

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 future. Ten of the most significant objects in ...

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Copyright documentary from Australian radio

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:32:21 +0000

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 tomfoolery from the Australian film industry about ...

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Apple Unveils Music-Themed Movie Push

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:08:58 +0000

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 be a Music Movies landing page dedicated to ...

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NightVision Digital Video Camera

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:43:36 +0000

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 Digital Video Camera also works in regular light, ...

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Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

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 ...

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Best Buy to let users stream purchased DVD movies

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:08:54 +0000

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 a CinemaNow-based portal for watching movies ...

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Ray Pico Projector

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:48:49 +0000

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 70-inches with a native resolution of 640 x 480 ...

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NightVision Digital Video Camera

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:43:53 +0000

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 images, both still and moving, in the dark. And ...

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A La Carte Cable Antitrust Suit Dismissed - Though suit will likely see an appeal...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and nearly a dozen other pay TV carriers have successfully beaten back a consumer lawsuit that accused the companies of antitrust behavior for forcing customers to buy bundles of channels. The companies, including Comcast's dream date NBC Universal, were sued ...

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DVR is TV's New BFF

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:29:05 +0000

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 baseless hysteria. Remember 2001? Digital ...

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Best Buy, Sonic Partner for Streaming Movie Service

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:03:00 +0000

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, PCs, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and ...

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Blu-ray Releases This Week

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:30:51 +0000

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 okay day and date titles like 'G.I. Joe: The ...

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LG Electronics 26LF10 26-inch 720p LCD HDTV

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:07:27 +0000

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Best Buy partnering with CinemaNow to stream first-run DVDs to 'all web-connected devices sold'

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

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 CinemaNow in a deal that will stream ...

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Barnes & Noble launches the Nook e

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:43:23 +0000

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Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:09:12 +0000

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 ...

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Best Buy embraces digital delivery of home video by AP: Yahoo! Tech

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:11:00 +0000

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 digital delivery service in partnership with ...

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Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:05:09 +0000

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.

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Sonic Solutions News - The New York Times

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

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 August 10, 2004 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY; Removing ...

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Reports: Apple TV 3.0 To Support iTunes LP, Extras

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:56:14 +0000

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: “iTunes LP and iTunes Extras Products are ...

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Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for $30/month

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:44:55 +0000

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 have been approached by Apple in preparation ...

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Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:42:15 +0000

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.

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Review: Stargate 15th anniversary Blu-ray DVD

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

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 ...

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Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:10:36 +0000

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 ...

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Review: EMM Labs XDS1

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0000

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 ...

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Going Full Gilt: DailyCandy Gets Into Sample

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:25:11 +0000

Like a lot of media companies that rely on advertising revenue these days, DailyCandy is eager to diversify its revenue streams. To that end, the Comcast-owned fashion and lifestyles site and e-newsletter has introduced Swirl , a sample sales site available only to DailyCandy subscribers. With ...

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