HEXUS.net - Consumer Electronics

Did DreamWorks not get the memo? HD DVD is dead!

27 February 2008, 10:36

Everybody knows that HD DVD died when Toshiba discontinued its HD DVD businesses, right? Well, try telling that to DreamWorks, the studio that is still planning to release its movies ...

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Creative's speaker-packing Zen Stone launching on March 1st

26 February 2008, 12:41

That's it, March 1st will be the day that peaceful train journeys and quiet class rooms come to an end as Creative launches its miniature boom box in the form ...

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Sony announces two beefed-up Blu-ray players

26 February 2008, 11:23

With HD DVD well and truly behind us, what better time for Sony to unveil two new Blu-ray players?

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DivX to shut down Stage6.com

25 February 2008, 17:26

This coming Thursday, February 28th, DivX Inc. will shut down its Stage6.com video service and instead focus its resources on the company’s core businesses.

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HEXUS reader goes hands on with Logitech Squeezebox Duet

25 February 2008, 12:39

HEXUS forum member Funkstar takes a close look at Logitech's Squeezebox Duet, a device that the company says lets you, "listen to the music you love in any room in ...

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Only in Japan: swap your HD DVD player for Blu-ray

25 February 2008, 11:32

The land of the rising sun is now officially the land of the caring retailer as a Japanese electronic store announces that it will allow its customers to trade HD ...

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PROTOTYPE will be first game to feature Neural-THX 7.1 Surround

20 February 2008, 17:38

THX Ltd., Neural Audio Corp. and Sierra Entertainment today announced that Prototype, the open-world action game for next-gen gaming consoles and PC, will be the world's first video game to ...

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Apple cuts price of 1GB iPod shuffle, makes way for 2GB model

20 February 2008, 14:11

Now might be a good time to buy a 1GB iPod shuffle, as Apple has dropped its asking price to £32. Then again, you might want to just wait for ...

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Did Microsoft ever truly care for HD DVD?

19 February 2008, 11:24

The death of HD DVD is largely Toshiba's loss, but where does Microsoft fit in? Having released an external HD DVD drive for its Xbox 360 console, Microsoft seemed to ...

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Would you pay £149 for this mega high-end gaming headset?

19 February 2008, 10:47

How much are you willing to pay to improve your audio gaming experience? If you want to get your hands on the new Sennheiser PC 350 headset, which they say ...

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HD DVD bids its farewell

19 February 2008, 09:30

The format war had already been declared over, with Blu-ray beating out rival HD DVD. Today however, Toshiba has made it official by declaring the "discontinuation of HD DVD businesses".

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The end is nigh for HD DVD, but will Blu-ray prevail?

15 February 2008, 11:09

Toshiba's high definition optical disc, HD DVD, has suffered its fair share of crippling blows in the past few months. Rumours circulating the web now claim that Toshiba is preparing ...

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Apple TV update now available

13 February 2008, 10:16

Following its announcement at Macworld earlier this year, Apple has now issued a software upgrade for its Apple TV device enabling movie rentals at the touch of a button.

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Apple TV's software update delayed

31 January 2008, 14:15

The software update for Apple TV that was announced at Macworld earlier this month and scheduled for release yesterday, has been delayed for "another week or two", says Apple.

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24,500 mile long cable breaks, disrupting Internet for millions

31 January 2008, 10:53

A fault in a 24,500 mile long underwater cable, running from Germany, through the Middle East and to Australia and Japan has severely disrupted Internet access for millions of users ...

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Woolworths chooses to go Blu, format war surely over?

28 January 2008, 17:27

There's been nothing but bad news for the HD-DVD camp recently and today it just gets worse, Woolworths is no longer going to sell HD-DVDs as its stores go Blu.

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Review: Neuros OSD - one device to organise all of your media

28 January 2008, 16:04

The Neuros OSD is just the kind of gadget that we like. Its open source nature claims endless possibilities as it aims to organise your home entertainment centre. Does it ...

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Amazon's MP3 store going global in 2008

28 January 2008, 11:19

It comes as no real surprise, but Amazon has announced that it's Amazon MP3 digital music store will be going global in 2008. Watch out iTunes, the world isn't yours ...

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Pioneer Blu-ray drives dropping in price

25 January 2008, 14:58

Now may be a good time to give your PC a Blu-ray upgrade as online retailer Scan.co.uk has dropped the prices of all its Pioneer Blu-ray drives.

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Zune software update 2.3 fixes bugs aplenty

23 January 2008, 16:36

Microsoft today issued a software update for its Zune music players, bringing the devices up to version 2.3 and providing over 40 fixes.

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Pink iPod Nano not as nice as red Valentine Zune

22 January 2008, 14:37

Valentines Day is fast approaching and following Microsoft's Valentine Zune the other day, Apple today released its pink iPod Nano.

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Officially on my to-do list: get a Batcave home theatre

21 January 2008, 12:28

I just love seeing an elaborate home theatre setup. There are so many to choose from, but few are quite as awesome as this Batcave.

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Transcend launches T.sonic 850 MP3 Player

18 January 2008, 10:12

Transcend has announced the latest addition to its line of T.sonic MP3 players, the T.sonic 850, which features a 1.8" screen for viewing video and photos whilst on the go.

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Watch pay-TV on your computer with Hauppauge WinTV-CI

16 January 2008, 13:13

A card that lets you watch pay-TV on your PC, sounds totally illegal doesn't it? Fear not, Hauppauge's WinTV-CI lets you do just that, and it's entirely legal too.

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HEXUS.tv takes a flier with Tiffen

16 January 2008, 10:30

Of course while walking the floor here at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, I knew we’d come across a stand that’d interest our cameraman, Eren...

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Microsoft get cute with Valentine Zune

16 January 2008, 10:19

Microsoft weren't sitting still during Macworld yesterday you know, they announced a new product of their own. Well, a new variation of an existing product. Still, it's very cute, it's ...

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Macworld 2008: iTunes and Apple TV in movie evolution

15 January 2008, 20:06

Third on Jobs' to-do list at Macworld 2008; dominate the movie industry by announcing support from all major movie studios for movie rentals via iTunes and launch a new Apple ...

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Macworld 2008: iPhone and iPod updates now available

15 January 2008, 19:31

The second item on Steve Jobs' four-item agenda at Macworld 2008 revealed software updates for your iPod and your iPhone.

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Toshiba drops HD-DVD prices, format war continues

14 January 2008, 11:20

The format war that was said to be over, well, isn't. Universal and Paramount pledge to continue to support HD-DVD and Toshiba fires back with lower priced HD-DVD players.

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