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CDs Team With Insect World to Battle MP3 Threat
We hoped it wouldn't come to this. In a moment of passion, a series of AutoCAD templates has converted various optical media into a (deadly?) swarm of flies. May God have mercy on us all. [CNC Forum via MAKE]
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: That's okay. DVD-Obama will protect us. 11 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
A Lot of You Still Don't Give a Crap About Blu-ray
Even if Gizmodo readers weren't one of the first ones on the Blu-ray train, they would have hopped a ride some time in the last few years that the format's been out there. Well, yes and no. More » -
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Asus Slim Blu-ray Drives Feature a Wicked X
We don't know what the LED X found on the side of this Asus Blu-ray drive is supposed to symbolize to the people of Earth, but we aren't ones to argue with pointlessly glowing aesthetics. More » -
question of the day
Are You Finally Ready To Replace Your DVD Player With Blu-Ray?
Prices are finally reaching that $100 sweet spot, and your DVD player isn't getting any younger. More » -
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DRM Group to Kill Analog Blu-ray Output
The AACS Licensing Authority is most renowned as the group behind the DRM found in Blu-ray discs—the same DRM, mind you, that's already been cracked. And they're out to kill analog. More » -
storage
12TB DVDs Could Be On The Way
A storage density of 51MB per square centimeter? Whatever, standard DVDs. Australian scientists developed a new multilayer optical storage medium that can house data at 1.1TB/cm3. More »
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By Odelia LeeComment by Hello Mister Walrus: Am I misreading this or should it be 1.1TB/cm2 (not cm3), since DVDs are flat? 12 Responses | Other threads
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my head hurts
This Is How You Record a TV With a Camcorder So You're Just an MPAA Toolbag, Not a Pirate
No clever invective needed: It's an instructional video from the MPAA showing how to record a TV screen for classroom clips, instead of ripping a DVD. I think they really mean it, too. =( [BoingBoing]
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Comment by bosskev: OK, folks, here is what is at stake and here is why the MPAA put this (ridiculous) video together (emphasis... 12 Responses | Other threads
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storage
How Holographic Storage Works (Spoiler: It's a 3D CD)
GE just announced that they're fitting 500GB of data on discs the size of DVDs through "holographic storage" technologies. It's OK to be a bit lost. This clip explains the idea in more tactile terms. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ripfire: Why does it have to be "disc"? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Mystery Solved: Red Box DVD Rental Station Innards Laid Bare
You can all sleep soundly tonight, for the mysterious DVD-dealing insides of the Red Box are a mystery no longer. You're welcome. Surprisingly (disappointingly) not seen: Gnomes, whimsical sprites, unicorns. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by xbrav: There's just... so many units operating on Windows XP software out there. Anything... EVERYTHING uses it. XP was, and always will... 22 Responses | Other threads
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dvrs
Moxi HD DVR Now Available for $40 a Month
If you were tempted by the Moxi HD DVR but $800 was too much to pay up front, you can get it in 20 monthly payments of $40 at the end of the week, including the service. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Kaosian: LOL ... [moxi.com] is their web address. Moxi even has a price comparison with TIVO for 4 year ownership Moxi $799... 4 Responses | Other threads
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blu-ray
Panasonic CY-BB1000D Is the First Blu-ray Player for Cars
You haven't seen a traffic accident until you've seen Blu-ray in your car. More » -
RIP?
Blockbuster Is On Its Deathbed
Blockbuster just disclosed to the SEC there is "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue breathing, since there are no assurances it can meet the conditions of a $250 million loan that's its current lifeline. More » -
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Asus Eee Getting an Optical Drive?
According do DigiTimes, the upcoming Asus Eee E1004DN will be the first Eee netbook to include an optical drive when it hits in mid-April overseas for about $550. Every time I fly, I'm amazed by how many people I see watching DVDs (not just digital files) on their laptops. So if these DVD-wielding Eees do come out, as ridiculous as they'd be, I'm sure that someone will be buying them. [Digitimes via CrunchGear] -
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Terminator 2 Complete Collector's Set Proves Technology Is Man's Downfall
Terminator 2 is a great film. But the Terminator 2 Complete Collector's Set must be the most obnoxious DVD bundle I've ever seen—the epitome of movie studio greed wrapped in one environmentally devastating package. More » -
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NSFW: Best Buy Customer Gets Free, Hilariously-Titled Porno With Purchase of DVD Player
There are some serious issues at work here: Best Buy sold a machine as new when it obviously wasn't, and that's no good. But the proof is so gloriously graphic, I'm tempted to overlook it. More » -
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Fox's Rental DVDs Will Be Crippled, Lack Special Features
Fox plans to make two classes of discs, one version for retail and another, crippled, version for rental stores. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by blash: I don't watch any of the special features or commentary. Deleted scenes were deleted for a reason. So long as... 5 Responses | Other threads
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study
News Flash: TV Won't Make Your Baby Smarter, Idiots
You know what's the saddest thing about a study proving that television not good for small children? A bunch of Harvard researchers had to waste their time and funding to prove it. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: My parents read to me as a kid. I was told I insisted because I wanted to incorporate words in... 8 Responses | Other threads
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watchmen
Lightning Review: Watchmen The Complete Motion Comic Blu-ray
Who watches the Watchmen? I watched Watchmen (The Complete Motion Comic).
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pmp
iLuv i1166: When Not Making a Choice Becomes a Choice In Itself
Most portable electronics make functional sacrifices in the name of portability. The iLuv i1166 is not such a device. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Reed Monesmith: So it's a portable device I can play my iPod on... I always wanted a way to make my iPod... 3 Responses | Other threads
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netflix
Netflix Testing Saturday Shipping
If you've been a Netflix customer, you know it can be a little frustrating to send back a disc Thursday/Friday only to wait until Monday for the replacement to ship. That's going to change. More » -
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Video Games Outsold DVD and Blu-ray For the First Time in 2008
According to data by Media Control GfK International, video games outsold the combined forces of DVD and Blu-ray worldwide for the first time in 2008. More » -
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Pioneer Stops Making New Laserdisc Players, Finally Concedes to VHS
Pioneer is ceasing production of their three remaining LaserDisc players, marking the end of major manufacture for players of the giant, shiny, long-obsolete format. More » -
sports
Kobe Bryant Can't Live Without DVR
It's no surprise that Kobe Bryant is a huge game film addict, but the LA Times's look at the tech Kobe uses to feed himself massive amounts of video daily is a great read.
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By John MahoneyComment by Rashad Rose: Damn, he's sitting all the way back and his knees STILL reach the dash. 6 Responses | Other threads
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If Only Sony Made Such a Clever PS3 Remote
There's nothing wrong with Sony's Blu-ray remote for the PS3, but there's nothing especially right about it either. And as unwieldy as it may be, this generic 3-in-1 solution looks much better. -
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World's First Single-Sided Blu-ray/DVD Hybrid Disc Unveiled
Infinity Storage Media has a hybrid disc with both Blu-ray and DVD data layers. This means that it'll play on your ancient budget DVD player but it'll also play in high-def in a Blu-ray player. -
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Watch The Dark Knight Blu-ray with Christopher Nolan
Warner Bros has been trying some pretty cool, experimental stuff with their first BD Live movie, The Dark Knight. And now, that list includes watching the movie with Christopher Nolan. -
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Philips Won't Sell Home Theater Equipment in North America Anymore
Back in April, Philips announced plans to hand over its television promotion, sales and manufacturing to Funai. Now the company has expanded those plans to what sounds like all of their home theater products, including DVD players, Blu-ray players and surround sound equipment. Oh, you'll still see Philips DVD players for sure, but it won't really be Philips. So have a good time dropping that little factoid to your favorite, know-it-all salesperson next time they gush about the Philips brand name. [NYT] -
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Wall-E Three Disc Special Edition Blu-ray Lightning Review
The Product: Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy and BD Live). It features the movie, obviously, along with enough extra content to keep Wall-E stacking little featurette cubes for years. More » -
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Dealzmodo: 40% Off All Criterion Collection DVDs
Chalk it up to our slumping economy, the upcoming holiday season or both—but Criterion, curators of all movie things awesome, have quietly knocked another 20% off DVD prices in their online store. Since they already offer 20% off all purchases with free shipping when you spend $50 or more, this means you now get a 40% discount in total. Unfortunately, this doesn't include their Blu-ray releases, but you take what you can get. And what I want to get right now is Slacker on DVD for $24. [Criterion Store](Thanks, Matt!) -
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This Week in Blu-Ray: Bender's Red Ryder BB Gun Edition
Giz Pick of the Week — Futurama: Bender's Game More » -
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Sony/Universal's 'PoP' Machine Sells Blu-rays and PS3 Games, Not Delicious Grape Soda
You know what sounds really good right now? An artificially flavored fruit soda. But since we don't have one, we'll settle for the Sony and Universal joint venture called PoP. It's an "entertainment vending machine" that uses a touchscreen interface to sell and dispense Blu-rays, PS3 Games, DVDs, CDs, and movie/music downloads for the various PMPs. Arriving in your favorite public spaces soon, the systems promise to launch with 150 movie titles and even run occasional sales. So who knows, they could actually be worth using. Hit up the link for a video of the interface. [Stuff Clip and Story via Kotaku] -
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Wall-E on Blu-Ray Arrives November 18th
WALL-E is set to land on Blu-Ray (and DVD) on November 18th, and will probably become the go-to showoff movie for high-end entertainment systems. The newest Pixar movie is a big favorite here at Gizmodo, and the 3-disc set looks like a must-have for Blu-Ray owners, with all kinds of great extras. More details after the jump. More » -
movies
This Week in Blu-Ray: Is it Christmas Yet? Edition
We're not going to pretty it up for you, today is probably not the most exciting week in Blu-ray releases. Warner is making an early push with their holiday titles and offering a 4-pack including A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and The Polar Express. More » -
LUCAS, STOP NOW
Darth Vader TV/DVD Has Lightsaber Remote
I like Star Wars. I even like some Star Wars merchandising, like the awesome R2-D2 projector or all the Lego Star Wars. But Lucas has to stop market-raping his franchises at once, for the love of all that is good, small, green, and lives in swamps. Example: this horrific 14-inch Darth Vader TV/DVD combo. Seriously, I can't understand how Lucasfilm can approve the crap above and don't do the best Star Wars promotional merchandise ever. Not even its light saber remote can save this cheapo TV from entering the ever-expanding Shitty Star Wars Merchandise Universe. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Rabid Penguin: I actually like Ep. III, and I and II aren't _that_ bad. I thought the new Indy movie was... 7 Responses | Other threads
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blu-ray
This Week in Blu-ray: Bond Edition, James Bond Edition
Giz Pick of the Week: From Russia With Love More » -
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The Dark Knight Blu-ray on Preorder!!!
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RealNetworks Barred From Selling RealDVD Ever Again
Last week a judge put a temporary ban on the sale of RealNetworks' DVD backup program RealDVD, claiming that it violated the DMCA. The court has decided to uphold the ban indefinitely, and judging by the tone and nature of the judge's statements, it doesn't sound like they'll ever change their mind. More »
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