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Updated Western Digital WD TV Live Media Player sneaks into Best Buy

by Robert Nelson on Oct 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM

Much like when the original Western Digital WD TV Media Player was released last November, the new and updated version has also quietly slipped into Best Buy.  The updated model has been dubbed the WD TV Live Media Player and is now priced 10 bucks less than the original at… Continue Reading »

Good news: Pre-DVD movie releases.  Bad news: MPAA wants to break your TV to do it.

by Merlyn Akhtar on Sep 4, 2009 at 09:15 AM

Since June 2008, the Motion Picture Association of America (“MPAA”) has moved forward with a petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the right to use selectable output control (SOC).  This practice involves disabling the analog or digital portions of a video stream to the consumer.  The MPAA claims… Continue Reading »

Microsoft brings back the Ultimate Steal, students can get Office 2007 Ultimate for $59.95

by Robert Nelson on Aug 31, 2009 at 07:10 AM

Once again Microsoft has come back with the Ultimate Steal for Office Ultimate 2007.  The offer will allow current students (of a registered school) that have a valid .edu email address to pick up a copy of Office Ultimate 2007 for just $59.95. For the purpose of this offer, the… Continue Reading »

FCC says TV stations must alert viewers about reception problems

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 16, 2009 at 05:07 PM

Welcome back to your favorite soap opera, “As the Digital Transition Turns.”  So what’s in this latest installment?  No, not another delay.  This time, it’s all about notice. Analog and digital signals may not reach the same area.  If that is the case, then television stations must tell their viewers… Continue Reading »

Digital Architect combines your media center and architecture

by Shawn Ingram on Dec 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Trying to set up a decent media network in a home can sometimes be a pain, especially when your home isn’t really built for it.  You might need to drill a few holes in some walls to run some cables or to hang an LCD or plasma HDTV.  Then there’s… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Guide: Finding a camera to fit your lifestyle

by Jodie Andrefski on Dec 16, 2008 at 12:35 PM

When it comes to cameras, there is a great big variety to choose from, from camera phones to point and shoot to those fancy SLRs.  It seems like every company is trying to sell you on the fact that you need their model.  So, how do you know which one… Continue Reading »

The new pirate busting idea: second hand music

by Christian Milsom on Dec 4, 2008 at 04:22 PM

Piracy is a massive problem in the music industry as it is getting easier and easier to get your music free off the Internet.  Obviously the music industry is trying to keep up, and the people at Bopaboo (what a weird name!) think they have come up with a solution:… Continue Reading »

MP3 becomes official king of music

by Christian Milsom on Nov 30, 2008 at 06:03 PM

Since it became an official standard in 1991, Moving Picture Experts Group -1 Audio Layer 3 (or MP3) has proven popular due to the fact that it is easily transferable, good quality and cheaper than hard copies.  So far it has been unpopular with record companies as a result of… Continue Reading »

RadioShack’s Black Friday ad now available

by Sue Walsh on Nov 14, 2008 at 08:21 PM

RadioShack’s Black Friday ad is now out and here’s what they are offering to those brave folks willing to wait in line for the 6AM opening: Canon PIXMA MX300 Office All-in-One Printer (Requires Purchase of EX-Z9 Camera) - Free after $50.00 MIR. Memorex MCC228 HD Digital Camcorder- $79.99 (regularly $119.99)… Continue Reading »

Want an alternative to TiVo? Watch for the DTVPal DVR coming next month

by Jodie Andrefski on Nov 14, 2008 at 07:16 PM

After a bit of a delay, Dish Network has confirmed that they will be releasing the DTVPal DVR mid-December.  However, you can pre-order it starting next week.  Originally introduced as the EchoStar TR-50 when it was shown at the Consumer Electronics Show the beginning of the year, the slightly modified… Continue Reading »

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