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  • TiVo announces a new upgrade program for existing customers

    Today, TiVo announced a new program that will allow current users to upgrade their current DVR set up to a new HD DVR set up.  Many TiVo customers probably don’t have the income to purchase all this luxury equipment, such as HD DVR, and are often stuck using their regular DVR.  Well, starting today TiVo is rewarding their veteran customers by offering them $50 off an HD DVR. Basically, as long as you have been…

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LG announces new advertising campaign featuring Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

by Natesh Sood on Jun 16, 2009 at 07:22 PM

Any self-respecting Transformers fan knows about the impending release of the “Revenge of the Fallen” movie set to premiere in theaters on June 24.  What separates this from a normal movie is the fact that LG is planning several events and a phone debut in an attempt to make the… Continue Reading »

The digital TV transition is near, so why are so many homes not ready?

by Heather Wood on Jun 10, 2009 at 02:22 PM

This Friday, broadcasters will stop sending out analog signals and make the DTV transition.  However, even with an extended digital TV deadline imposed, an estimated 3 million homes are not prepared to make the transition.  This represents roughly 2.5 percent of the television market. Nielsen released the report this Wednesday… Continue Reading »

Amazon description of Zune HD reveals possible game and app support

by Natesh Sood on Jun 4, 2009 at 07:19 AM

Amazon has a tendency to write up listings of announced, but unavailable products.  Sometimes they let a few features slip, which always pleases the public but probably drives the company crazy.  Today, it was noticed on Amazon’s listing about possible game and app support.  Take a look at the description… Continue Reading »

Microsoft Xbox 360 to stream videos from Zune video service

by Natesh Sood on Jun 1, 2009 at 07:19 PM

Already, the new Microsoft Zune HD is looking pretty good, with its HD playback and all.  At the E3 tradeshow today, Microsoft unveiled an announcement, which didn’t really come as a surprise but definitely got people excited for the latest Microsoft device.  The Xbox 360 would be able stream movies… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Guide: Non-obvious home theater essentials

by Iyaz Akhtar on May 29, 2009 at 07:22 PM

A lot of people are putting more money into their living room because they are spending more time at home.  So what do you need to put together the best experience in your living room?  There’s the obvious stuff like a large screen television and that surround sound system.  Then… Continue Reading »

B&O’s $111,000 BeoVision 4 103-inch TV (photo gallery and video)

by Iyaz Akhtar on May 8, 2009 at 05:06 PM

Say you’ve got $111,805 burning a hole in your pocket.  What should you get?  How about the BeoVision 4 103-inch plasma television from Bang & Olufsen?  The 1200 pound monster television set is meant for a select few.  In fact, if you are willing to purchase the device, you must… Continue Reading »

Verizon FIOS TV reveals:  faster speed, widgets and Slingbox-like streaming

by Robert Nelson on May 6, 2009 at 07:24 AM

During a recent media briefing, GearLive was able to get a sit down with Eric Rabe, the Senior VP of Media Relations for Verizon and talked FiOS and judging from the details, this is news that should make just about any Verizon FiOS customer a little happier. To begin with,… Continue Reading »

Speaking with Sony Europe about their greenest TV

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 30, 2009 at 01:15 PM

Earlier today, Tim Page, Senior Technology Marketing Manager at Sony Europe and Gadgetell conducted an interview over Twitter.  Sony Europe has introduced what they are calling their greenest TV ever.  The Sony Bravia WE5 has some unique features that appeals to energy conscious people such as the “Presence Sensor.”  The… Continue Reading »

Get 100 DVDs on one GE disc

by Jodie Andrefski on Apr 27, 2009 at 04:07 PM

Ok, ok…so you can’t go to Newegg and buy it just yet.  But GE announced just today that they’ve made some huge steps forward in the whole process, and now just have to figure out how to make their lab success work in affordable mass-produced products. Talk about the the… Continue Reading »

HD VoD is officially here from Amazon and it’s on TiVo

by Jodie Andrefski on Apr 21, 2009 at 04:30 PM

Get those TiVos ready!  Because we told you it was coming, and now it is here.  Today is the first day that TiVo HD, TiVo HD XL, or Series 3 subscribers can download high definition TV shows and movies right off of the amazon.com website. Amazon takes on iTunes As… Continue Reading »

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