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PS3 to Get 3D Upgrade
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 15, 2010
A forthcoming upgrade to the Sony PS3 gaming console will make it more 3D-friendly.
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Toshiba tries to back out of World Cup free TV deal
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2010
Few people were expecting Spain to win the World Cup. Toshiba, in particular, put a significant amount of money on the line based on that. The company offered to pay back in full any money spent on a Toshiba TV in Spain if the Spanish team wins...
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Comcast Goes Multi-Room
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 14, 2010
Comcast now offers multi-room recording and playback with the new AnyRoom DVR.
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Samsung rolls out a few new 3D Blu-ray players
SV Staff  |  Jul 13, 2010
Samsung is quietly updating its line of 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc players, replacing the company's BD-C6900 and offering a wider selection of players. At the top of the pile is the BD-C7900, sporting two HDMI outs. Under it is the BD-C6800, a...
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Congress May Restrain iTaxes
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 13, 2010
Proposed legislation in Congress would curb the digital-download taxes, or "iTaxes," currently levied by 23 states and the District of Columbia.
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LG offers a 3D bundle with its HDTVs
SV Staff  |  Jul 12, 2010
LG is joining Sony on the 3D HDTV bundle train with its newest announcement. The company is going to throw in a package of 3D video products when customers purchase the LG LX6500 or LX9500 3D-capable HDTVs. The package includes two pairs of active...
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Netflix Gets Movie Savvier
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 12, 2010
Netflix has struck a deal with Relativity Media that will bring some movies into streaming distribution within a few months of their disc release, around the same time as premium pay-TV channels get them, and ahead of other streaming services.
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YouTube now accepting 4K video
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2010
YouTube's latest addition is surprising, cutting-edge, and wildly unnecessary. The video site can now accept 4K high-definition video. 4K video is video with a resolution of 4096 x 3072, almost four times higher resolution than 1080p video and...
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Sony HD Movie Channels Coming
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 09, 2010
Sony is about to launch two movie channels. One, Sony Pictures Movies HD, would be the first channel completely under Sony ownership. The other, FearNet, is a joint venture with Lionsgate and Comcast.
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Can Internet video services ever replace cable?
SV Staff  |  Jul 08, 2010
Youtube recently debuted its new Leanback feature, which streams a steady parade of videos based on your preferences. It's designed for Google TV and other set-top devices, with a keyboard-based layout that makes mouseless navigation easy. It...
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3DTVs Like Power
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 08, 2010
3DTVs use more power than conventional sets, according to c|net product testers.
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Thiel starts selling speakers on Amazon
SV Staff  |  Jul 07, 2010
Speaker company Thiel Audio is starting to sell its products on Amazon.com, a pretty big departure from the usual retail and custom installer channels the company used in the past. Thiel announced that 9 speakers would be available on the site,...
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HDMI Competitor Beckons
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 07, 2010
Look out, HDMI. There's a new cable kid on the block.
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Sony gives you gear with a Bravia HX800 3D HDTV
SV Staff  |  Jul 06, 2010
Sony is seriously trying to sweeten the pot for early adopters of 3D HDTVs. According to CrunchGear, the company is adding a bundle of additional products for users who purchase a Bravia HX800 HDTV. Besides the TV itself, Sony is throwing in a...
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Sony Gets Elevated
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jul 06, 2010
At a press event last week in Beverly Hills, California, Sony announced three new receivers and a Blu-ray player in the company's premium ES (Elevated Standard) line. Also new this year is a revised policy for ES sales. Unlike Sony's standard models, the ES series will be marketed exclusively through specialty retail outlets. These will include the Magnolia division of Best Buy and independent sellers. Sony feels that only such stores are fully qualified to properly demonstrate these products to consumers, allowing buyers to appreciate and take full advantage of the features they offer. Such limited distribution will also allow Sony to better enforce its minimum advertised pricing structure. The ES products will no longer be available online, nor will they be sold in Sony Style stores.
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