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Friday, November 06, 2009

4 Technologies Worse Than Their Predecessors
image Innovation isn't always a good thing. Here are four technologies that are worse than what they replaced.View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 11/06 at 08:11 AM
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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Microsoft, RealNetworks Face More Layoffs
image Microsoft to eliminate an additional 800 jobs, while RealNetworks will cut 4 percent of its staff.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 11/05 at 09:56 AM
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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Nintendo Wii to Add Netflix Streaming
image According to a report by BusinessOfVideo.com, Netflix streaming could be available on the Nintendo Wii by the end of 2009.View this story
Posted by Stephen Hopkins on 10/29 at 07:54 AM
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Win 7 Launch Party: CE Pros Gone Wild!
image Wow, that was one crazy Windows 7 Launch Party! With all that hootin' and hollerin' over Windows 7, we wonder how these guys can call themselves pros!View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/27 at 02:09 PM
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Roku Adds $79 Streaming Netflix Player
image Roku also adds the step-up HD-XR model that features upgraded WiFi and a USB 2.0 port for $130.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 10/27 at 08:17 AM
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Monday, October 26, 2009

Insignia Combines Blu-ray Player, Netflix Streaming for $99
image New NS-BRDVD3 threatens Roku, whose $99 Netflix streamer does not include any type of DVD player; Insignia provides more Netflix Watch Instantly features than competitorsView this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/26 at 11:58 AM
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Netflix Streaming Coming to PS3
image Users will initially have to insert an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc" into the PS3 every time they want to use Netflix.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 10/26 at 07:42 AM
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10 Useful Add-Ons for Windows 7
image Add Hulu to Windows Media Center, tweak hard-to-find settings and moreView this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/26 at 06:10 AM
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Samsung Adds Amazon, Blockbuster OnDemand to TVs
image Services now available on LCD and Plasma HDTVs Series 650 and above and LED HDTVs Series 7000View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 10/15 at 06:45 AM
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Makes Retrofit Audio Easy
Sonos ZonePlayer S5 New all-in-one music player combines wireless connectivity and iPhone control.View this story
Posted by Robert Archer on 10/13 at 07:17 AM
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GlideTV Intros Palm-Sized Navigator Remote for HTPCs
image Minimalist design offers just enough buttons to navigate Windows Media Center, Apple Front Row and similar entertainment platforms. But is it too simple? Company eyes OEM market.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/13 at 07:01 AM
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Sunday, October 11, 2009

RealNetworks to Appeal Ruling on RealDVD Injunction
RealNetworks will seek permission to sell its $30 DVD-ripping software, while bigger cases head to court.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/11 at 09:06 AM
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Monday, October 05, 2009

Wal-Mart Shrinks DVD Department
Retailer wants to make room for higher-end products, reduce clutter; studios can't be pleased.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/05 at 12:05 PM
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Netflix on iPhone: A Match Made in Heaven?
If Netflix streaming eventually comes to the iPhone, it will be good for Apple, Netflix, movie studios, consumers ... pretty much everybody.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/30 at 07:25 AM
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Stream HBO Over Internet with FiOS, Windows 7
image Win 7 support for Copy Freely, coupled with Verizon FiOS's generous content protection scheme, enables Windows Media Center to stream premium content over the home network or the InternetView this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/24 at 12:47 PM
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