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by Published on 12-11-2012 07:56 PM
An anticipated two billion viewers and listeners worldwide will participate in the 121212 Live Concert from Madison Square Garden tomorrow.
...by Published on 09-19-2012 06:29 AM- Categories:
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In this ever changing world of technological achievements, the next big thing for TV owners may just be ultra-high definition television (UHDTV). The worldwide standard for this new medium has already been agreed upon by the International Telecommunication Union this summer.
UHDTV allows for viewing that is up to 16 times better in terms of picture quality than the best HDTV currently available. It actually comes in two different levels, neither of which deals with resolution, however. Essentially, level one allows for 4K which is what today's digital quality exists as. This technology is already here with companies like Sony already able to transmit in 4K.
...by Published on 06-11-2012 07:02 AM- Categories:
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While recent rumors about the new Apple HDTV have led many tech journalists to discuss how a novel business tactic could help shape the industry, DirectTV chairman, Michael White, has declared that he is not concerned about the competition coming from Apple.
According to Variety magazine, Michael White does not think Apple will try to convince programmers to offer their channels on a free choice basis, which would enable the potential viewer to select each and every channel they want to see. By contrast, DirectTV offer their programs in bundles that the viewer can choose from, resulting in overall higher monthly fees.
...by Published on 05-08-2012 05:30 AM- Categories:
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In a surprising move, Microsoft has announced that its Windows 8 platform will not include its Media Center software as a standard part of the package. Users wanting the software will have to purchase an upgrade in order to watch DVDs and Blu-Ray disks. The release will, however, continue to support popular media such as MP3, MP4, PCM, and WMA. According to Microsoft, the cost for Media Center in Win 8 will be "marginal."
...by Published on 05-04-2012 05:20 AM- Categories:
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Now that most of us have settled in with our 1080P televisions and are enjoying high definition which is indeed much better than the old standard definition TV’s/VCR’s of 240/480i resolution, television manufacturers are trying to sell us on a better technology again, called 4K HDTV.
...by Published on 05-03-2012 03:22 PM- Categories:
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Rumors have been floating around about Apple producing an HDTV, ever since it was revealed last year in Steve Jobs' biography that he envisioned creating an integrated television set.
...by Published on 05-01-2012 05:58 AM- Categories:
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Consumer spending is up on Blu-ray discs, online movies, and TV shows according to figures provided by the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG).
...by Published on 04-25-2012 08:28 PM- Categories:
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Sony announced yesterday in a press release that the BDP-S790 Blu-ray player will be available in stores on May 6th, 2012. For those with money to burn, you can now pre-order ...by Published on 04-23-2012 06:58 PM- Categories:
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Recent survey results published by ABI Research’s Technology Barometer show that 25 percent of US consumers are intending to purchase a new HDTV in the first half of 2012.
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