The XDR-S10HDiP a tabletop HD Radio with an iTunes tagging service. If you enjoy a song you hear on the airwaves, tag it for future download onto your iPod. Yours for $180.

The SRS-GU10iP is for fancy people. You can tell by the piano black wood finish and the lack of other more technical details. It retails for $150.

SONY DEBUTS IPOD AND iPHONE COMPATIBLE BOOMBOX, HD RADIO WITH iTUNES
TAGGING, CD CLOCK RADIO AND DOCKING SPEAKER

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2008 - Sony today is taking the wraps off four
audio products that work with current dockable iPod(r) and iPhone(tm)
devices.
The new CD clock radio (model ICF-CD3iP), boombox (model ZS-S4iP), table
top HD Radio(tm) with iTunes Tagging (model XDR-S10HDiP), and docking
speaker (model SRS-GU10iP) let you enjoy music from either iPod or
iPhone. All four products are part of the Made for iPod and Works with
iPhone programs.
Rise and Shine
The ICF-CD3iP device is Sony's first CD clock radio with a
hidden dock for iPod and iPhone devices. It gives users multi-function
flexibility that enables them to listen, wake and fall asleep to their
iPhone or iPod, CDs or radio in the form of a small footprint.
Featuring a large, highly visible liquid crystal display, this clock
radio charges both iPod and iPhone devices. It also includes a remote
control that provides full access to the menu of music functions. It
has a compact, vertical "floating" design that hides the docking
station, offers CD R/RW playback, and has an AM/FM digital tuner.
Tunes On The Go
For iPod and iPhone users who want to experience their music out loud,
Sony is introducing its first boombox that works with both devices. The
ZS-S4iP boombox adds iPhone compatibility and enhanced sound quality
through its Mega Bass(r) Sound system.
The dock on this new boombox secures and charges your iPod or iPhone
while on the go, and features a removable cover so you can directly
control iPod touch and iPhone. A wireless remote allows full menu
control for your CD, radio and the music function of iPod or iPhone.
The unit also offers 20 AM and 10 FM radio presets.
HD Radio for Your Ears
The XDR-S10HDiP is Sony's first HD Radio with iTunes Tagging that is
compatible with the newest generation of 3G iPhone devices, as well as
iPod players. It solves a need for those who want to experience their
music out loud, with rich bass and simulated surround sound.
This new product also charges your device while providing the benefits
of HD Radio, including multi-casting (which offers new FM channels, more
music, news and sports) and clear, crisp sound - all subscription free.
The radio also includes iTunes Tagging, which lets you tag the songs you
like on the radio, for future download to your iPod player. It also
features auxiliary input, as well as 20 AM and FM radio presets.
Dock Me Up
Sony's elegantly designed SRS-GU10iP docking speaker offers high quality
audio and a piano black wood finish. Unlike most docking speakers for
iPod players, this new speaker system is compatible with the newest
generation of 3G iPhone devices as well.
The system also features bass sound and a remote commander for
convenient access. It charges both the iPod and iPhone units, includes
an auxiliary input, and supports AC/DC operation (batteries not
included).
Pricing and Availability
The ZS-S4iP boombox will be available in October for about $100 in black
and white. The ICF-CD3iP CD clock radio will be available later this
month for about $100.
The XDR-S10HDiP HD table radio will also be available this month for
about $180, as will the SRS-GU10iP Sony iPhone/iPod docking speaker for
about $150.
Pre-orders for all four products are now being accepted at
www.sonystyle.com . The ZS-S4iP boombox,
ICF-CD3iP CD clock radio and SRS-GU10iP docking speaker will be
available at Sony Style stores across the county. All four products will
be available online at www.sonystyle.com ,
at military base exchanges and at authorized dealers nationwide.

From what I can tell, the signal will be compatible with many recent HD Radio receivers, so you don't need a special box. The Kenwood in the picture is a proof-of-concept; the actual first-ever closed-captioned broadcast will take place on Wednesday. Leave it to the progressives at NPR to come up with it, teaming with Harris Corporation and Towson University to develop the delivery mechanism and user interface. Of course, if it takes off, deaf right-wingers will finally get their fix of conservative hate talk, too.

NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University Launch Global Effort to Make Radio Accessible to Hearing and Sight Impaired First Over-The-Air Transmission from Special CES Station LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2008 - (LVCC S227) —- NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University today announced a new initiative to make radio more accessible to the hundreds of millions of hearing and visually impaired people around the world. At a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the three organizations announced the global accessible radio technology initiative and provided the first live demonstration of the accessible radio technology. The group also announced a new research center for developing future technologies on the campus of Towson University near Baltimore, MD. Additional plans call for the establishment of an international consortium of equipment manufacturers, broadcasters and other organizations to help foster broad adoption of the initiative. The initiative will be spearheaded by the three founding organizations and will leverage cutting- edge HD Radio™ technology to enable hearing-impaired people to "see" live radio content on specially equipped receivers by applying television closed-captioning processes to radio broadcasts. The technology also will provide audio cues and voice prompts, as well as advanced radio reading services, for those visually impaired and blind.

"Digital radio technology makes it possible—for the first time—to serve the sensory impaired," says
Mike Starling, vice president and chief technology officer of NPR. "Beyond developing the
technology, this initiative will ensure the accessibility of these radio services at minimal costs."
During the press conference, the organizations showcased the first over-the-air transmission of the
accessible radio technology using a signal from WX3NPR, a special temporary station authorized
by the FCC for the live broadcast. Attendees at the press conference watched the text transcript of
the NPR flagship morning news magazine "Morning Edition" on the HD Radio receiver's viewing
screen, which is what a hearing-impaired listener will see using the technology. Additionally, the
demonstration carried a digital radio reading service that will assist the vi sually impaired with daily
readings of current books, newspapers and magazines.

Following the demonstration, the participating organizations unveiled details for the International
Center for Accessible Radio Technology (ICART), which will be headquartered at Towson
University in Towson, Md. Towson will house the primary administrative and academic research
office for the initiative, with NPR Labs in Washington, D.C., providing technology R&D and software
development, and Harris Corporation supplying transmission and research support at its radio
broadcast technology center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Members of the global initiative went on to detail plans to further study and understand the
challenges faced by the sensory-impaired population in accessing radio broadcasts, and develop
methodologies to address those issues through cutting-edge technologies. To ensure that the
effort represents the widest range of participants and fosters the broadest possible adoption,
organizers said they will work to bring together policymakers, broadcasters, transmission
equipment companies and receiver manufacturers from around the world. Presently, the initiative
has more than a dozen members, representing virtually every aspect of the "microphone to
loudspeaker" chain: broadcasters, network content providers, infrastructure and transmission
equipment companies, and receiver manufacturers. In addition to founding members NPR, Harris
and Towson University, specific member organizations include iBiquity Digital Corporation, Delphi,
NDS, Radiosophy, Helen Keller Institute, National Center for Accessible Media/WGBH, Northern
Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, and the United Nations Global
Alliance for ICT and Development.

NPR, Harris and Towson will jointly determine strategic direction of the organization, with
assistance from the initiative's full membership. NPR will provide much of the content, Harris will
provide much of the transmission-related technologies, and Towson will provide research into the
needs of the sensory-disabled population and will house the primary ICART facility on its campus.
"We're working very closely with radio stations around the world to ensure they have the right
technical infrastructure in place for this initiative," said Howard Lance, chairman, president and
chief executive officer of Harris Corporation. "The new HD Radio transmission systems we're
installing are tailor-made for this effort, as their digital capabilities will make it relatively easy for
stations to transmit live textual transcripts to HD Radio receivers."

"There is tremendous need for accessible radio for sensory-impaired people, including the deaf,
hard-of-hearing, blind, visually impaired, print impaired, deaf/blind, and mobility impaired," said Dr.
Ellyn Sheffield, assistant professor of psychology at Towson and co-director of ICART. "There is no
question this initiative will have a profound impact on the quality of millions of people's lives.
Finally, sensory-disabled individuals will have access to all radio programming, as well as radio
emergency alerts and vital disaster recovery information."

HD Radio enables station operators to split their broadcasts up into multiple channels, providing
several CD-quality channels for their audiences. Through this accessible radio initiative, a small
amount of the total data capacity will be used to carry textual data that will be shown live on a
screen on new versions of HD Radio receivers, essentially providing a closed-captioning transcript
of live broadcasts for the deaf. Initially, the closed-captioning text will be created by live, court-
reporting-type captioners at individual stations and networks. Ultimately, the initiative is hoping to
leverage advanced speech-to-text translation software applications that one day allow expansion
of captioning across the radio dial. Specially equipped HD Radio receivers are in development with
several features to provide the visually impaired audience with better access to broadcasts, such
as audio prompts that notify which direction the tuner is going, what channel the radio is on, and
larger, easier-to-read text on the radios.

More than 1,500 radio stations are currently broadcasting in HD Radio in the United States. Over
half of the CPB-qualified stations have been awarded HD Radio conversion grants by the
Corporation for Public Broadcasting. According to current estimates, by 2010, all 825 public radio
stations should be broadcasting digitally.

More information on the initiative can be found at www.i-cart.net

About NPR
Since its launch in 1970, NPR has evolved into a leading multimedia company, award-winning
primary news provider and dominant force in American life. NPR produces and/or distributes 1500
hours of programming weekly, including more than 150 hours of news, i nformation, talk,
entertainment and cultural shows for the 800-plus NPR Member stations around the country,
attracting 26.5 million listeners weekly. NPR also programs two 24/7 channels for Sirius satellite
radio and five 24/7 music multicast channels for digital HD Radio, having served as an industry
leader in HD research and development; additionally it produces nearly 90 podcasts, making it the
biggest podcaster among American media companies. www.NPR.org offers extensive original
video and audio content, hourly newscasts, concerts and free audio streaming of current and
archived NPR programs.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving
government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne,
Florida, the company has annual revenue of over $4 billion and 16,000 employees — including
nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best -in-class assured
communications™ products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris
Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
About Towson University
Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public
universities, offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the
liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles
north of Baltimore, the university's beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant
environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university
and community resources. With nearly 20,000 students, Towson University is the second-largest
public university in Maryland. As a metropolitan university, Towson combines research-based
learning with practical application. Its many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private
organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. The
university's radio station, WTMD, will soon convert to digital format and will serve as the initial
testing ground for the initiative. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban
and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU); TU President Robert Caret holds the office of president.
Additional information can be found at www.towson.edu.
HD Radio™ is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.

Tabletop Audio System (PC12) (2008 CES Innovations Award Winner) LG Electronics' Table Top Audio System (model PC12) is the perfect option for consumers seeking a premium device that offers convenience, functionality and flexibility. The PC12's unique, compact design is complimented by its high-gloss black finish and red ambient background lighting. LG utilized the latest technologies to make the PC12 one of the most innovative and visually appealing audio systems.

The feature-rich PC12 is the first LG audio system to offer HD Radio technology. HD Radio enhances AM and FM broadcasting with an increased number of channels and drastically improved sound quality. In addition to playing AM and FM stations with HD sound, the HD Radio displays broadcast information including station name, artists, and song titles.

Consumers deserve the choice and flexibility provided by the PC12, especially the option to play music in almost any format. With its single-disc vacuum-loading CD, consumers can easily listen to all audio CD formats, including CD-R/RW. Users can also dock their iPod or connect their digital music player via USB to listen to MP3 and WMA music files. Additionally, with a USB Media Host, consumers can easily play music from any USB drive.

With its alarm clock function and various options to wake to radio, CD or audio from a USB media drive, the PC12 doubles as a nightstand alarm clock.

Polk will release the i-Sonic ES2 iPod dock first which will feature the Tag button, followed by the JBl iHD this holiday season. There are plans for Tag buttons to be placed in cars and more iPod docks in 2008.

Apple, Polk Audio and iBiquity Digital announced today that consumers who hear a song on an HD Radio station and want to preview, buy and download it will soon be able to do that with just the touch of a button (see press release below).

The new 'iTunes Tagging' feature will allow consumers to not only download songs they have known for years, but also sample and download new songs from new artists. It is the perfect link with the broad reach of radio, which continues to be the place where most consumers are introduced to new music and new artists.

Here's how it works: iTunes Tagging enables consumers using HD Radio receivers that have been equipped with a special 'Tag' button, to tag songs that they hear on the FM dial. Information about these tagged songs is then stored by the receiver and transferred to the individual's iPod. When the iPod is connected to a computer, the new iTunes software automatically presents the songs in a Tagged playlist so that the consumer can preview, buy and download them.

The announcement was made earlier today at the CEDIA Expo in Denver in conjunction with Polk Audio's launch of the first iTunes tagging-enabled HD Radio receiver, the I-Sonic™ Entertainment System 2. The JBL iHD will also include the Tag button. Both products will go on sale during the holiday shopping season, and it is anticipated that several additional products that include the Tag button for both the home and the car will follow in early 2008.

There are more than 1,400 AM and FM stations broadcasting with HD Radio technology across the country, with more upgrading to digital every day. For more information, please visit www.hdradio.com.

* * * * *

iTunes Tagging for HD Radio Broadcasting Announced

New, free HD Radio™ application enhances consumer music discovery and broadens local radio broadcaster ability to capitalize on digital commerce space

Columbia, Maryland, September 6, 2007 - Responding to the desire of millions of people who discover music via their favorite local radio broadcasts, Apple, iBiquity Digital, and major radio broadcasting groups unveiled today the result of an industry-wide initiative to create a new, free service called "iTunes Tagging."

iTunes Tagging is designed to make music discovery, purchase and listening even more fun and simple for all. iTunes Tagging enables consumers using HD Radio receivers that have been equipped with a special Tag button, to "tag" songs that they hear on the FM dial for subsequent purchase via iTunes.

"iTunes tagging takes music discovery on the radio to the next level," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPod Product Marketing. "When a song plays on your HD Radio that you like, a simple push of a button will tag it and later give you the chance to preview, purchase, and enjoy it with iTunes and your iPod."

ob Struble, CEO of iBiquity Digital, the developer of HD Radio technology, said, "Research consistently shows that radio is the predominant source of music discovery. Now, with iTunes Tagging, HD Radio technology provides a cool new way to capture the songs listeners discover, buy them on iTunes and then enjoy them. We are especially pleased that so many broadcasters came together so quickly for the initial launch." Several major broadcasters will implement iTunes Tagging, initially across hundreds of stations. Additional stations and broadcast groups are expected to join soon, with a formal announcement of participating groups planned for later this year at the NAB Radio convention, September 26 - 28.

Struble continued, "We are delighted that JBL and Polk will have the first available products that enable iTunes Tagging. The new Polk I-Sonic® Entertainment System 2 and the JBL iHD will both include the Tag button. These products will go on sale during the holiday shopping season and we anticipate several additional products that include the Tag button for both the home and the car to follow in early 2008."

Peter Ferrara, CEO of the HD Digital Radio Alliance, the coalition of radio broadcasters formed to promote HD Radio technology commented on the broadcasters' promotional plan for iTunes Tagging, saying, "The HD Digital Radio Alliance is tremendously excited about this great new HD Radio feature and will broadly promote iTunes Tagging. We plan a multi-million dollar advertising campaign focusing on the JBL and Polk products, as well as participating retailers."

Mark Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. commented, "Clear Channel Radio remains committed to being the leader in HD Digital Radio content on both primary and multicast channels, and our embrace of iTunes Tagging is just the latest step in that leadership. We believe that HD Digital Radio innovations such as this will continue to open up additional and new services for consumers and revenue opportunities for broadcasters."

There is no way to scan through radio stations. You have to go to scan mode, which is inside a menu. Or use the knob to tune channels manually. Presets? Yes. But you have to flip through them with by hitting the preset button...and using the knob to flip through them. It's really unsatisfying to have a beautiful radio like this that has a more terrible radio UI than a generic car stereo. $200. Verdict: I don't like the UI. [Sonystyle]
[UPDATE: When using the included remote, the scan issue is no longer a problem. Not only is there a scan button on the remote, but there is also a dedicated button for scanning only HD radio stations.]

Is this some sort of response to Samsung and Pioneer XM gear?

HD Radio's had a rather lackluster public image next to Sat radio. Yea, it's free, but its OTA, and people have complained about poor reception in early models. And how about that deceptive name? It "approaches" CD quality and HD actually stands for Hybrid Digital, not High Def. But maybe this Sony is a decent set.

At any rate, it's not bad looking. Check out that red finish.

For $100, Sony's offering the XT-100HD, an external HD Radio tuner for compatible Sony car stereos, through the head unit's bus interface.– Brian Lam

SONY SENDS A CLEAR SIGNAL WITH NEW HD RADIO™-ENABLED TABLE RADIO AND MOBILE TUNER

Delivers Crystal Clear Radio in the Home and in the Car

SAN DIEGO, May 28, 2007 - Crafted to sooth even the keenest golden ear, Sony's table radio and in-car audio adapter with HD Radio™ technology embody both high-quality sound and design. With these two products, Sony today announced its long-term commitment to developing and distributing a range of HD Radio-enabled consumer products over the next several years.
With more than 1300 radio stations available nationwide and a growing listener base, HD Radio technology is the future of traditional radio. It enables FM stations to offer new channels as well as AM and FM stations to broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound. It displays the artist name and song title information and doesn't require any monthly subscription fees.
"Sony is one of the first leading consumer electronics companies to offer quality HD Radio-enabled devices," said Steve Haber, Sony's senior vice president of marketing for the Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "We're adding it to a long list of technologies that support digital music trends."

The Radio of the Future
With a simple yet classic design that complements nearly any living room, the AM/FM/HD table radio (model XDR-S3HD) features a large back-lit blue LCD display set in a mesh-covered front panel and cabinet with rich cherry wood finish. Sporting stereo speakers with a simulated surround sound function, a built-in AM/FM/HD digital tuner and separate bass and treble controls, the table radio with HD Radio capability offers high-quality stereo sound in a small package.
With an auxiliary input jack and supplied cable to connect an external music device, the XDR-S3HD radio lets you play back your favorite MP3 files from your digital music player. The XDR-S3HD radio has 20 AM and 20 FM presets that can be used to store favorite stations for quick access. Additional features include a wireless remote control and a built-in clock with sleep timer and alarm. It will be available in July 2007 for about $200.
HD Radio Ride
Designed to receive high-quality HD Radio broadcasts to select Sony car stereos, the mobile HD Radio tuner (model ,) is a hideaway module that connects through the Sony head unit's bus interface. It feeds rich information, including artist names and song titles, to the car stereo's display. Additionally, it can display radio station names and genres, where available. The new tuner will be available in July 2007 for about $100.
The mobile HD Radio tuner works with most Sony head units to provide additional support for digital music habits. Many of Sony's car stereos come with front aux-in and USB inputs, play MP3 CDs and are iPod® and satellite radio-ready. For a complete list of compatible Sony products, please visit

Samsung developing new chipset for HD Radio [Orbitcast]

If you're wondering what's sitting on top of the T-4555P...

it's Onkyo's DV-SP405, a DVD player that'll upconvert your standard DVDs to 1080p via HDMI. It's slated to come out in July for $149, which is nothing revolutionary, but nicely priced nonetheless. – Louis Ramirez

Onkyo USA

Press Release [via Electronista]

HD Radio bags Wal-Mart [Orbitcast]

So now you have a decision to make: drop $200 on a device that will deliver only part of the HD Radio "experience," remain content with regular radio, or use what everyone else uses in the year 2007. – Nicholas Deleon

UPDATE: The Corporate Communications Manager just styled on me for slighting this radio. True, you can connect the DMHD-1000 using an FM modulator (which don't really have a sterling track record, at least not in large cities), but I neglected to mention that you can also connect it using a standard AUX port. Obviously, this will lead to a better experience all around. However, you're less likely to find an AUX port in manufacturer's radios than in aftermarket radios. So, new choice: use the less than optimal FM transmitter on your AUX-less radio or remove said manufacturer radio to install one with an AUX port. At that point, you might as well install a dedicated HD Radio tuner in your dashboard. I hope the communications man will accept a Facebook box of chocolates as an apology.

Directed Electronics DMHD-1000 [Crutchfield via Digg]

For those not in the know, HD Radio is essentially a new digital radio format that makes your standard FM stations sound sharper and clearer (like CDs) while also improving the sound of your AM stations (making them sound like FM stations). The problem is, with the satellite radio twins taking center stage, HD Radio has been treated like a red-headed step child. Nevertheless, we called in Accurian's new Tabletop HD Radio. Looks-wise, it's no different than your standard radio, the build is plastic and toyish. More impressions and unboxing after the jump.

Click through for the unboxing.

Reception on the Accurian was excellent from every corner of our apartment and finding HD broadcasts in the NY area was easy (you can also look them up on HD Radio's website). Sound-wise, however, we weren't that impressed. Yeah, it was better and clearer than our static-ridden analog radio (what isn't), but after comparing it to our non-HD Tivoli SongBook there just weren't enough features on the Accurian to sustain us. Adding insult to injury, the Tivoli sounded just as good, if not better, than the HD Radio.

As much as we tried to like HD Radio it lacked the excitement of when we got our first XM tuner. We like that HD Radio displays artist information (as does satellite) and we enjoyed discovering the few local HD broadcasts in our area, but until pricing on the players goes further south, it's best to save your money.

– Louis Ramirez
Accurian Tablteop HD Radio

Seems like a pretty damn good radio that will do damn near everything. But like any all-in-one device, it carries a pretty hefty price tag: $600. Check out the video, and let that Polk Audio guy sell you on it. – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via Orbitcast]

The patent that XM has applied for would utilize HD Radio by transmitting the satellite radio signal in-band over carrier digital audio broadcast. Wait, so XM is applying for a patent that uses HD Radio, a competitor? Whatever works, I guess. – Travis Hudson

Patent Application (PDF) [Via Orbicast]

The idea of HD Radio has been around for a while, but with satellite taking center stage, we haven't heard much about it. iBiquity is trying to put things into perspective for us with a reference design that consists of an universal HD Radio tuner box, separate protocol converter and an adapter cable, and would use already available chipsets to turn any satellite-radio-ready OEM or after-market car stereo into an HD Radio that receives digital AM and FM broadcasts. This would mean you wouldn't have to replace your existing head unit. The package would cost between $250 and $300 and should be available by this summer, if manufacturers like what they hear.

iBiquity Designs HD Radio Car Adapter [TWICE]

Hewlett-Packard will supply George Lucas' film and game companies with enough PCs, workstations, and data storage to power the Death Star according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Most of the new hardware will go into Lucas' swanky new Presidio headquarters in San Francisco; some will go to a satellite office in Singapore. The rest goes towards long-delayed upgrades to the Millennium Falcon and R2-D2. Lucasfilm, HP in deal on games 1,000 workstations, data storage part of 3-year contract [San Francisco Chronicle] ...

As the Intel Developer Forum enters Day 2 at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center, newspapers give their take on day one's big announcement: Intel's next-gen dual core chip. The San Jose Mercury tells us "the importance of these new chips to Intel can't be underestimated", while the NY Times focuses on the new chip's power-saving potential. Apple execs got a tour of Intel's convention conclave afterwards and, as the Times describes, looked like "visitors to a foreign country." Intel introduces new chip design [San Jose Mercury]... USA Today gives a pretty big shout-out to digital radio, A.K.A. HD radio. The free (for now) format suffers from Jan Brady syndrome—everyone by now knows about premium satellite radio thanks to the marketing might of XM and Sirius, but virtually no mainstream consumer has heard of free HD radio. The article tries to set things straight by providing a comprehensive guide to what it is, what you need to do to get it, and what its future prospects are.Digital radio emerges into the future [USA Today]... Toshiba president/CEO Atsutoshi Nishida says that despite paparazzi pics showing the two formats frolicking on a beach in Thailand, HD-DVD and Blue-Ray are definitely not hooking up with each other. Toshiba President: Two DVD Formats Staying [Chicago Tribune]... Walt Mossberg and his assistant, Katie Boehret take HP's new photo printer for a spin. What's new about the Photosmart 8250 is that it sucks from the teat of six low-priced individual ink cartridges instead of a single expensive one. The dynamic duo concluded that the new printer is faster than the one it replaces, the 8150, but quality ("very good, but unexceptional") remains the same. Testing Out a Speedy New Home Photo Printer [Wall St. Journal]