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Is Streaming Video Cannibalizing Amazon's DVD Sales?

Will DVD sales decline as Instant video becomes more popular on Amazon?READ»

MEDIA   |  Comment

Netflix, Apple, and Now Microsoft All Say Nay to Blu-ray

Sorry, Sony: The days of physical media are just about over. Microsoft, Netflix, and Apple all know it, and are planning for it.READ»

HULU   |  Comment

Hulu Plus on PS3: The Best Hulu Experience for Your TV, Period

It was possible to get Hulu onto your TV before now, but the options were slim, sometimes tricky, and usually awkward. Hulu Plus on PS3 looks like a new world for the streaming video service.READ»

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Guard Your Living Rooms: Google and Its A-Team Are Coming to TV

Google has assembled a crack team of associates to launch a full-scale invasion into the living room. Yes, GoogleTV is real--or at least it will be soon.READ»

AVATAR   |  Comment

This Earth Day, Avatar Comes to DVD, Without Special Features but With Disposable Packaging

Thousands of pounds of manufactured plastic for disposable DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and packaging: Avatar goes "green."READ»

APPLE   |  Comment

Apple Finally Unveils Its Expensive 27-Inch Television

After the rumors, patents and supposition, Apple's just updated its lineup of computers and included a surprise: a 27-inch TV monster. Okay, it's actually an iMac, but it's quite definitely a move in the televisual direction. Today's ...READ»

3-D TV   |  Comment

Panasonic Dips a Giant Toe Into 3-D TV With a 50-Inch Plasma

With lots of industry players working on 3-D TV, and the supporting HDMI 1.4 cable format on its way, 3-D television is guaranteed to be pushed on consumers during this holiday shopping season and the next. Panasonic certainly plans ...READ»

iMac Rumors: Blu-Ray and Core i7 Chips?

Steve Jobs famously poo-poohed the idea of Apple adopting Blu-ray, describing the technology as a "bag of hurt." But with hot rumors of an imminent iMac redesign, the Blu-ray drive issue is again in the spotlight. Is Apple about to ...READ»

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Little-Known Redbox Proves the Power of In-Between Technology

Why Redbox is the biggest movie-rental company you've never heard of. Its secret: the power of in-between technologyREAD»

Are Studios Making Flimsier DVD Cases to Save Money or the Planet?

Warner Home Video is releasing new DVDs in cases that contain 20% less plastic. As a result of the effort, the company will reduce carbon emissions from its home entertainment division by 31%--and slash materials and shipping ...READ»

Sony Gaming Rumor Roundup: Price Drops, New Hardware and More [Updated]

The intertubes have been filled with speculation about an upcoming Sony announcement on its gaming strategy. The announcement is due today, and it looks like it's going to be hot news. We've had a look and rounded up the biggest ...READ»

PLASTIC   |  Comment

Holographic Discs to Store 20 Times More Than Blu-Ray

Blu-ray technology out-does DVD for one reason only: the discs store more information, so you can fit a higher-resolution movie file in the same physical space. That's a great thing now everyone and their dog has an HDTV. But a new ...READ»

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Lenovo Joins All-in-One PC Game With Slimmest Model

For a long time Apple was king of the all-in-one PC game with the latest gen iMac being one of the slickest PC offerings out there: But this year there's been a lot of interest from other players, with Dell, Fujistu and Sony coming up ...READ»

Is BD-Live On Dark Knight REALLY The Future?

Tonight's Dark Knight Blu-ray event was the first ever BD-Live experience in America. But the live text commentary featuring the film's director, Chris Nolan, left much to be desired. The questions that were texted in resembled the ...READ»

Tech Watch: Why Is Movie Rental Still So Damn Difficult?

While other technologies advance, renting a movie seems more confusing and expensive than ever.READ»

DVD   |  Comment

How Netflix is Hurting Blu-ray

Last week Netflix sent out an email telling subscribers that the monthly fee will increase by $1.00 if they subscribe to Blu-ray discs. With times being what they are, I do not fault the company for increasing prices. I am just not ...READ»

Sony Intros Impressive "TT" Laptop

Billing it as the "world's lightest Blu-ray notebook," Sony [SNE] announced today its new TT series notebook. The device will come housed in a carbon fiber chassis, and weigh just 2.8 pounds. It will sport an 11.1-inch ...READ»

BLU-RAY   |  Comment

Sony Announces All-in-One Media Desktops

Sony [NYSE:SNE] has been producing all-in-one media PCs for a while now, but they've been alternately very cool mashups and very poorly executed technological abortions. Thankfully for mankind, some of the new Viaos are looking like ...READ»

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Sony Drops Price of Blu-ray Player

According to HD Guru, Sony [NYSE:SNE] is planning to drop the price of its BDP-S350 Blu-ray player. Right now it sells for about $400, and they're cutting that by a quarter, which I believe makes it... purple. Or $300. That price ...READ»

TOSHIBA   |  Comment

Toshiba Shipping DVD-to-HD Player

Still fresh off the defeat of its HD-DVD format by the Blu-Ray alliance, Toshiba [OTC:TOSBF] isn't just limping around with a case of the hi-def blues. In fact, the company is releasing this month a new standard DVD player that ...READ»