Like Andrew, I also would like to have a projection setup someday. There’s simply no replacement for the sheer envelopment that a projector can bring with a 100″+ screen. Unfortunately, my current abode isn’t ideal, but I plan to set up a dedicated screening room in my next residence so I like to stay informed on the technology. Following on […]
Read moreThe Electronic Home Expo (EHX) is an annual (or is it twice) show for custom home installers and is really a fun show to see some of the fancy high end products you probably can’t afford. In an unusual twist for a CE pro-oriented show, the security-related educational sessions (including the home health technology presentations) drew larger crowds than the […]
Read moreIf you are looking for an analysis of streaming content services which places an emphasis on quality, Tech of the Hub Blog has got you covered. The result is no surprise, VUDU is top dog while Netflix is declared “best value”. Given the recent announcements from Netflix and Amazon, there’s been a lot written about video streaming services lately. One […]
Read moreA lot of Blu-ray releases this week, but I didn’t see much stand out. Well, that is besides “Battle of Los Angeles.” But worry not, the studios have not gone mad, this is not the one still in theaters but instead is a low budget copy cat garbage film. How they get away with things like that are beyond me. […]
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If you have read our XPAND Universal 3D Glasses review, you know why we’re not too fond of infrared as a physical communication layer for active shutter glasses. Samsung has now finally uncovered their new Bluetooth 3D active shutter glasses that will be used with 2011 models. Samsung appears to have also enhanced the feature set of their new glasses […]
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As a Cox Cable subscriber, I have yet another group of people to be jealous of . Verizon FiOS customers will join Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and AT&T U-verse when they begin receiving ESPN 3D on April 5th. This comes just in time for the Master’s golf tournament and the NBA playoffs. FiOS customers must subscribe to the Ultimate […]
Read moreSome readers here might dismiss this as non-news, but I think this is *HUGE* for Boxee being able to get into one of the largest electronic retailers in Best Buy. Not just for the convenience factor, but for a lot of people that are intimidated by new technologies, the ability to be able to conveniently return a product to a […]
Read moreI don’t often front page deals news, but considering you can hack this and put XBMC on it, for only $80 the new AppleTV is a pretty good deal if you’re in need, or just want to play around. Going rate otherwise is around $97. Via our TechBargains Link
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Over the years, we’ve seen efforts from Walmart and Blockbuster to crack the Netflix juggernaut. The latest comes from Zediva which not only will rent you DVDs by mail, but will also instantly stream DVDs right to your PC, MAC, Google TV or Android devices (2.1 and higher) with plans for more devices soon. That’s not all, Zediva will rent you […]
Read moreLike it or not, Adobe Flash is an important part of the full web experience. I’ve been keeping my eye out for a portable tablet that can deliver web video and good codec support for my media library. I’d like to enjoy video on the road, or even just lounging around the house. My own personal TV with all the […]
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