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Samsung 14.1-Inch and 31-Inch OLED TVs Are Now “Production Ready”

Talk of 14.1 and 31-inch OLED TVs from Samsung has been going on for some time now, but decent-sized units have not materialized on store shelves thus far. Hopefully, that will change soon as Samsung deems these new AM OLED sets “production ready.” https://gizmodo.com/samsung-set-to-show-off-31-inch-oled-screen-at-ces-2008-337943 The 31-incher is the first OLED display to boast full HD…

Gadgets Sean Fallon

Adapter Turns Any Hard Drive Into An HD Player For Your TV

There are a lot of cool docks coming out for hard drives these days, and the latest from Brando is no exception. In fact, it takes things a step further by delivering 1080i video directly to your TV. https://gizmodo.com/hdd-usb-dock-gets-usb-hub-integrated-still-plugs-in-li-373466 In other words, any 2.5 or 3.5-inch hard drive can push HD video (MPEG, AVI, MP4,…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

The Hulu Desktop app has been a welcome addition to my HTPC experience—and it is looking more and more like I will be ditching or downgrading my satellite service at the end of the year. https://gizmodo.com/hulu-desktop-is-a-peek-at-the-future-of-tv-5272139 According to the poll I ran earlier this week, it seems that you guys are also poised to make…

Television Sean Fallon

Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

Yesterday I purchased a Home Theater PC to supplement my existing DirectTV hardware—although I hope to ditch cable TV/satellite providers all together sometime in the future. What I’m interested in knowing is what kind of setup you guys prefer. https://gizmodo.com/screw-the-recession-how-to-spend-less-and-get-more-5220241 Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box For Your Entertainment Needs?(online surveys)

Television Sean Fallon

SplitFish Updating Controller/Mouse Combo PS3 Controllers

SplitFish is unveiling its new Dual SFX Frag Pro and Dual SFX Evolution controllers at E3. Both controllers are comprised of separate mouse and controller sections that link together, with the former designed for shooters and the latter designed for racing games. https://gizmodo.com/splitfish-fragfx-ps3-controller-reviewed-verdict-mous-272899 These guys upgrade the older models by cutting the wires. Both pieces…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray Changer Is Perfect For Compulsive Optical Media Hoarders

Sony is said to be releasing their previously-spied 400-disc ES Series Blu-ray “Ultra Player” soon, meaning that even the most well-heeled home theater enthusiasts will have a big enough changer for their expansive movie collections. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-prototype-400-disc-blu-ray-mega-changer-spied-in-5045601 Of course, somewhere between three and five people on the face of the planet own anywhere near 400 Blu-ray…

Tech News John Herrman

3D Blu-ray Brings Awkward, Headache-Inducing Glasses Home From the Theater

Hollywood execs love to say that 3D is the next big thing in movies, and Blu-ray is hoping to be the way that 3D movies come home from the theaters. The Blu-ray Disc Association is working to officially integrate 3D tech into the BD standard. They’re hoping that 3D, when combined with HD, will be…

Tech News Adam Frucci

So Long, Stupid Media Streaming Boxes, You Sucked

They were basically obsolete from the beginning: Massive plastic coffins that beamed media from your PC to your TV. That’s it. For $400. And now they’re returning to the abyss, where they belong. https://gizmodo.com/hp-confirms-discontinuation-of-mediasmart-tv-and-connec-5259923 Besides HP killing their Smart TVs and Connect Media receivers, Linksys’s DMA2100 and DMA2100 are listed as “discontinued” at B&H, Niveus…

Gadgets Matt Buchanan

“Nothing Good Has Come From the Internet, Period.”

“I’m a guy who doesn’t see anything good having come from the Internet. Period.” That bit of insight is from Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton, who clearly has not seen the Bacon Explosion. [WWD via beebeejee]

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Panasonic’s $4 Billion Loss Makes Sony’s Bad Year Look Peachy

Panasonic, the last sacred bastion of plasma TVs, is down $4 billion for the year. Analysts thought it might lose a billion dollars. Other Japanese companies who’ve lost a bundle this year: Hitachi dropped $8 billion into a black hole, NEC bled out $3 billion, making Sony’s $1 billion negative look positively awesome. [CNN] https://gizmodo.com/sonys-first-full-year-loss-in-14-years-makes-us-look-to-5253843

Tech News Matt Buchanan

HDMI 1.4: Internet Sharing, More Pixels and Ridiculous New Cables

Somebody got a little too eager to share the good word about HDMI 1.4, since PCMag’s original story has vanished. Short version: 100Mbps internet, higher resolution (4,096×2160@30Hz) and stupid, stupid new cable BS. The 100Mbps data deal happens through HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) which will let internet-connected TVs share internet with other HEC devices through…

Television Matt Buchanan

Cable Industry Starting To Realize That They Need To Let Go Of the Box

An interesting article published on the CableFax industry webpage argues that vendors and suppliers need to loosen their grip on the set-top box in order to keep up with our increasingly open source culture. But perhaps it’s time to examine the cable industry’s lease model. Is having all of those logo-branded boxes on the balance…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Falling Flat Screen TV Injuries and Deaths On The Rise Among Children

A new study reported this month revealed that 17,000 children were admitted to emergency rooms in 2007 for injuries related to falling furniture. Of those incidents, nearly half involved falling TVs. Apparently, the 41% rise in injuries/deaths since 1990 correlate with the increasing popularity of flat screen tvs and the narrow stands that often support…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Death of Plasma? Panasonic, LG and Samsung Defend the Technology

What do Panasonic, LG and Samsung think about the notion that plasma flat-panel TVs are on their way out? Gary at HD Guru went to the source to find out. Tim Alessi, LG’s director of product development stated that his company is still committed to the format claiming that “LG will include some of our…

Gadgets Sean Fallon

Plus Minus Zero LCD Television Disguised As a Retro CRT

Man, I do not miss CRT televisions. In fact, I recently sold a 150-pound monster that was collecting dust in storage. 150-pounds! Still, if you like retro style, the Plus Minus Zero is for you. We’ve seen this product before, but it seems like it’s finally available for import/sale now here. https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-in-japan-plus-minus-zero-26753 Thankfully, the Plus…

Television Sean Fallon

Is the Xbox 360 Motion-Sensing Tech Really ZCam’s System?

We’ve heard the rumors about Microsoft’s Wii-killing, motion-sensing Xbox 360 add-on set to debut at E3, but the Ars Technica crew thinks they got a hands on with it—15 months ago. https://gizmodo.com/is-this-video-of-microsofts-xbox-360-motion-controls-5236160 Ars thinks that the new tech is actually based on the ZCam 3D camera that we covered way back in December of 2007,…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Monster Cable Lowering Prices During Recession, Uh…Thanks?

Monster Cable, purveyors of grossly overpriced products, feel your pain during these tough financial times. That’s why they are reducing their ridiculous prices to slightly less ridiculous prices during the recession. Now, founder and “Head Monster” Noel Lee is cutting prices on top-of-the-line cables for high-definition TVs, effective in June. An 8-foot HDMI cable that…

Tech News Sean Fallon

A New Front Opens In The High-Def Disc Format War: CHINA!

You may have thought stupid format wars were over. You thought wrong! This week brings the first saleable “China Blue” players—a rival to Blu-ray. My guess on the rationale? Players made of heroin. That China Blue doesn’t smuggle itself across the border, so it only makes sense for enterprising Triad lords to form the raw…

Tech News John Mahoney

Warner Offering Up Blu-rays in Exchange for HD-DVDs with Red2Blu Program

Still sitting on a pile of HD-DVDs that grow more and more embarassing by the day? Warner Bros. has just started up a new program that’ll let you swap them out for Blu-ray versions. The Red2Blu trade-in program is designed to get people burned by HD-DVD into the Blu-ray fold. Simply mail in your HD-DVD…

Movies Adam Frucci

Screw the Recession: How to Spend Less and Get More

A new tax year has begun which provides a great opportunity to do a little financial spring cleaning. Even in a tough economy, it is possible to spend less without making major sacrifices. Get Organized First things first—gather all of your monthly bills and take stock of your situation. Ask yourself questions like: “Do I…

Television Sean Fallon

Samsung 14.1-Inch and 31-Inch OLED TVs Are Now “Production Ready”

Adapter Turns Any Hard Drive Into An HD Player For Your TV

Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

SplitFish Updating Controller/Mouse Combo PS3 Controllers

Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray Changer Is Perfect For Compulsive Optical Media Hoarders

3D Blu-ray Brings Awkward, Headache-Inducing Glasses Home From the Theater

So Long, Stupid Media Streaming Boxes, You Sucked

“Nothing Good Has Come From the Internet, Period.”

Panasonic’s $4 Billion Loss Makes Sony’s Bad Year Look Peachy

HDMI 1.4: Internet Sharing, More Pixels and Ridiculous New Cables

Cable Industry Starting To Realize That They Need To Let Go Of the Box

Falling Flat Screen TV Injuries and Deaths On The Rise Among Children

Death of Plasma? Panasonic, LG and Samsung Defend the Technology

Plus Minus Zero LCD Television Disguised As a Retro CRT

Is the Xbox 360 Motion-Sensing Tech Really ZCam’s System?

Monster Cable Lowering Prices During Recession, Uh…Thanks?

A New Front Opens In The High-Def Disc Format War: CHINA!

Warner Offering Up Blu-rays in Exchange for HD-DVDs with Red2Blu Program

Screw the Recession: How to Spend Less and Get More

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