Archive for February, 2012

Atlantic Creates a Down-Firing Version of Their Popular SB-900 Subwoofer

Posted February 28th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

The SB-900 is an inexpensive and relatively compact subwoofer from the folks at Atlantic. It's also one of their most popular models, but it's not optimal for everyone's setup. To
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Netflix Loses Starz Play This Week

Posted February 28th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

When you're browsing Netflix for great films and newer titles, you may have noticed a trend. Many of these titles come courtesy of Starz. The 29th marks the last day
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Presentation of iRidium 2.0 Beta at “Integrated Systems Europe 2012”

Posted February 27th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

iRidium Mobile Ltd. introduced iRidium 2.0 beta version at the “Integrated Systems Europe 2012” exhibition held on January 31 – February 2, 2012 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Attendees from 51 countries showed their interest in Universal Visualization and Control Software and visited the booth of
iRidium Mobile Ltd. The majority of them are familiar with iRidium [...]

Inexpensive Loxone WallMount for iPad and iPad2

Posted February 27th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

The Loxone iPad WallMount provides a simple and inexpensive way to attach your shiny iOS home automation touch screen controller to the wall. Check out the video after the jump…

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Google prepping pay TV service in Kansas City. Is it the start to competing with cable TV elsewhere?

Posted February 25th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

In addition to laying a high-speed fiber-optic network in Kansas City, Mo., Google is applying to offer that city’s customers a pay TV service that puts it in competition with local cable TV providers.
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500 Blockbuster Stores Closing in First Half of 2012

Posted February 24th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

It’s strange to see a one giant and seemingly unstoppable chain like Blockbuster in such bad shape, but it seems brick-and-mortar is on the way out. After purchasing Blockbuster last
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Bang & Olufsen Bring Their 65 Inch 3D Plasma Stateside

Posted February 24th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

TVs don't get much more high end than Bang & Olufsen. The company makes sets that are built as much for picture quality as for the aesthetics of the TVs
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Hulu Plus App Launched for Nintendo Wii

Posted February 24th, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

Nintendo has added a Hulu Plus downloadable app to the roster of Wii apps, allowing subscribers to shop at Wii for Hulu Plus networking.  A version of the app will be available on Nintendo 3DS.  Netflix also offers a Wii app that was released in 2011.  BBC’s lauded iPlayer has been available as an add-on [...]

Google patents Siri-like voice controls for Google TV using Android phones, tablets

Posted February 22nd, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

Not to be outdone by the rumors that Apple’s iTV will (eventually) arrive with a built-in Siri of its own, Google has filed for a patent for a voice-based remote control that would tie into Google TV.
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Patent Reveals that Google TV Voice Control is in the Works

Posted February 22nd, 2012 by Admin | No Comments

If you're rocking an Android phone and a Google TV you may be in luck. There's an app in the works that would allow you to control your Google TV
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