Monthly Archives: January, 2011
Live TV from Dish Network now on Android tablets
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Dish Network announced they're the first pay-TV provider to provide an app for watching live television on Android-based tablets. With the app you'll be able to browse up to 9 days of programming, schedule DVR recordings, manage recordings on multiple receivers, and use the Android tablet as a remote control.
Star Wars on Blu-ray announced at CES
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As expected the release date for the Star Wars trilogies on Blu-ray Disc was made at CES today. George Lucas wasn't there but Darth...
Damages premieres on DirecTV 101 tonight
Just a reminder the award-winning legal drama DAMAGES will premiere on DirecTV's 101 Network tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The broadcasts will begin with...
New streaming titles in HD from Netflix
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Netflix frequently adds new titles to their streaming library (in fact, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings stated back in Nov. 2010 that Netflix is “now...
Vizio launches tablet and smartphone
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HDTV manufacturer Vizio has jumped into the mobile business with the launch of both a tablet and smartphone under the Vizio brand. The Vizio...
Dish launches Oprah Winfrey network OWN
Dish Network has launched the Oprah Winfrey Network "OWN" on channel 189. The just-launched network, although it broadcasts in both 480i SD and 1080i...
January 2011 Blu-ray Disc releases
It's a brand new year and Blu-ray is enjoying more saturation into homes than every before. And, as BD players were a popular Christmas...
New Samsung affordable HD cam features Switch Grip
Samsung's latest affordable HMX-Q10 HD handycam features a new innovation called Switch Grip, which allows right- or left-handed users to easily control the camera....
Sony, Discovery, IMAX decide on 3D network name
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Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation may have decided on shortening the name of their upcoming 3D network from 3DNET to 3NET. The...
Vizio announces Theater 3D HDTV line
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Vizio has officially announced their new line of Theater 3D HDTVs ranging in size from 22 to 71 inches. The 3D theater brand is...