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Zune is Down, But Not Dead
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2009  |  0 comments
When Microsoft first reported that the Zune platform profits dropped by more than $100 million, or more than half, many analysts started getting ready to send their condolences to another dead media player. Microsoft isn't ready to let the...
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SoBe in 3D
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2009  |  0 comments
The 2009 Super Bowl is going to be a  3D blitz, with commercials and trailers slated to air in 3D. One of the most anticipated is the SoBe Lizards take on "Swan Lake."  The video, in 2D can be seen here. But, perhaps more interesting is...
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RIAA Sues Woman For Downloading, But . . .
SV Staff  |  Jan 27, 2009  |  0 comments
I'm all for protecting copyright owners. It's their property, and they have the right to protect it. But, there are right ways to go about it and wrong ways.In a lawsuit in New Hampshire, the RIAA is suing a woman for violating copyright...
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HDTV Owners Not Watching HD
SV Staff  |  Jan 27, 2009  |  0 comments
Want a staggering fact? There are 39 million households in the US, yet 17 million of them aren't watching HD programming. Isn't that kind of like buying a Ferrari and leaving it in the garage?The good news is that 22 million households...
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Simpsons Switching to HD
SV Staff  |  Jan 26, 2009  |  0 comments
The Simpsons will have their 20th season premiere on February 15th, and you're gonna see a big change. Now, they haven't aged on bit, yet they're coming of age. The high-definition age, that is. After 20 years, The Simpsons will be...
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Happy Birthday Television!
SV Staff  |  Jan 26, 2009  |  0 comments
Not only is today the start of the year of the Ox - Happy New Year, China, but it's also the birthday of the television.  Way, way back in 1926, John Baird demonstrated the device in London. You have two choices: go home and share a...
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The Dark Knight Watched 6 Ways
SV Staff  |  Jan 26, 2009  |  0 comments
I am an idiot for having missed The Dark Knight during its first run in IMAX. Luckily, Batman returned (get it?) to the really big screen this past weekend and I finally got to enjoy the best movie of last year (you heard me, Academy) the way it...
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Affordable Ultimate Ears
SV Staff  |  Jan 23, 2009  |  0 comments
Ultimate Ears has been producing some wonderful earphones. You can read about our thoughts on one pair here.  But, they're usually quite pricey, and folks might shy away from them, fearing losing or damaging a costly investment. Two new...
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Boxee Gets Lost
SV Staff  |  Jan 23, 2009  |  0 comments
We just showed off the prototype boxee set-top box, and now, boxee is in the news again. If you missed the premiere of Lost this week (no you didn't!) fear not: boxee just added support for ABC.com streaming. This brings shows like Grey's...
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Boxee In a Box
SV Staff  |  Jan 23, 2009  |  0 comments
Boxee is the software program that streams Internet content from your computer to your TV set. Easy breezy.  For some folks. If you don't have the right connections, cables, etc., it's not so simple.Boxee is actually looking at...
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