items tagged with DVD
Free DVD rentals from the oovie machine
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-10-19 00:23:29
Renting DVD movies from a vending machine is already a cheap alternative to the traditional video store. But from today Instant DVD is rebranding to oovie and promising not only an expansion on the number of DVD dispensing machines, but also free rental on a Wednesday.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-10-19 00:23:29
Renting DVD movies from a vending machine is already a cheap alternative to the traditional video store. But from today Instant DVD is rebranding to oovie and promising not only an expansion on the number of DVD dispensing machines, but also free rental on a Wednesday.
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Why can't I just play DVDs in Linux?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-08-02 06:12:03
One deterrent to switching operating systems is the inability to perform tasks with a minimum of fuss. Unfortunately, for Linux, doing something as natural as playing a movie on DVD doesn’t just work out-of-the-box. The reason why not is the same reason the Nintendo Wii doesn’t play DVDs either.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-08-02 06:12:03
One deterrent to switching operating systems is the inability to perform tasks with a minimum of fuss. Unfortunately, for Linux, doing something as natural as playing a movie on DVD doesn’t just work out-of-the-box. The reason why not is the same reason the Nintendo Wii doesn’t play DVDs either.
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VLC media player reaches version 1.0.0
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-07-07 17:55:55
The 'Goldeneye' release of VLC is a milestone for the open-source media player application: it's finally reached version 1.0.0.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-07-07 17:55:55
The 'Goldeneye' release of VLC is a milestone for the open-source media player application: it's finally reached version 1.0.0.
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Windows 7 to get thumbs up, but netbook sellers say thumbs down
Written By: webmaster
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-30 03:58:02
Make no bones about it, Windows 7 OS will be available on thumb drive early next year by all accounts. This means that Netbook users - a booming demographic - will be able to install the new system without buying external drives or putting download caps under heavy strain. But whatever the media, will Windows 7 do the job for netbooks?
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Written By: webmaster
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-30 03:58:02
Make no bones about it, Windows 7 OS will be available on thumb drive early next year by all accounts. This means that Netbook users - a booming demographic - will be able to install the new system without buying external drives or putting download caps under heavy strain. But whatever the media, will Windows 7 do the job for netbooks?
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The death of Blu-Ray? New DVD disc stores 1.6 terabytes
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-05-20 21:24:21
There has been speculation about the long term future of disc media, speculation that grew as the HD DVD and Blu-Ray optical disc formats fought out a close war for domination of the HD video market. Blu-Ray’s format win could be short lived, if a new disc format – known as 5D DVD -promising 1.6 terabyte storage capacity hits the commercial market.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-05-20 21:24:21
There has been speculation about the long term future of disc media, speculation that grew as the HD DVD and Blu-Ray optical disc formats fought out a close war for domination of the HD video market. Blu-Ray’s format win could be short lived, if a new disc format – known as 5D DVD -promising 1.6 terabyte storage capacity hits the commercial market.
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Microsoft, Netflix deal extended to Vista Media Center
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-05-20 19:29:34
Microsoft and Netflix already provide Xbox 360 owners with access to more than 12,00 movies and TV episodes, and this arrangement has been extended to the Media Center feature of Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2009-05-20 19:29:34
Microsoft and Netflix already provide Xbox 360 owners with access to more than 12,00 movies and TV episodes, and this arrangement has been extended to the Media Center feature of Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate.
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RealNetworks ups ante in DVD backup case
Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-14 13:53:45
RealNetworks has added a new countersuit in its battle with the movie industry over the company's RealDVD disc backup software.
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Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-14 13:53:45
RealNetworks has added a new countersuit in its battle with the movie industry over the company's RealDVD disc backup software.
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Foxtel goes online with Warner Bros in tow
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-04-21 21:11:52
There are big moves happening at cable TV provider Foxtel. In order to stay afloat against increasing competition, Foxtel have announced a new online facility featuring a facility for remote programming your Foxtel IQ or IQ2. The provider has also expanded their Video On Demand service, expect to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on the same day as the DVD and Blu-Ray release.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-04-21 21:11:52
There are big moves happening at cable TV provider Foxtel. In order to stay afloat against increasing competition, Foxtel have announced a new online facility featuring a facility for remote programming your Foxtel IQ or IQ2. The provider has also expanded their Video On Demand service, expect to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on the same day as the DVD and Blu-Ray release.
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Apple's iLife revamped for '09
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-01-06 19:56:22
Apple has unveiled a major update to its iLife software bundle, but the cloud application tipped by some pundits are nowhere to be seen.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-01-06 19:56:22
Apple has unveiled a major update to its iLife software bundle, but the cloud application tipped by some pundits are nowhere to be seen.
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Windows 7 beta 1 download mania wants to start
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-24 08:57:57
With a select group of beta testers around the world supposedly already using the Windows 7 7000.0.081212-1400 official beta 1 build, global impatience over the non-appearance of a torrent is reaching boiling point – at least for some - but no download is yet available, and people are getting impatient!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-24 08:57:57
With a select group of beta testers around the world supposedly already using the Windows 7 7000.0.081212-1400 official beta 1 build, global impatience over the non-appearance of a torrent is reaching boiling point – at least for some - but no download is yet available, and people are getting impatient!
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Kogan brings the $349 Blu-ray player to Australia
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-19 22:39:10
Pushing the benefits of the “online sales, direct-to-consumer from the factory” model for all its worth, Australian electronics company Kogan is making waves yet again, this time by launching a Blu-ray player at only AUD $349.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-19 22:39:10
Pushing the benefits of the “online sales, direct-to-consumer from the factory” model for all its worth, Australian electronics company Kogan is making waves yet again, this time by launching a Blu-ray player at only AUD $349.
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SmartErase drives reburn used optical media for security
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-11-11 22:51:25
How do you dispose of used writable CDs and DVDs? Bend them in half? Run them through the shredder? Philips and Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS) thinks it's found a better way.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-11-11 22:51:25
How do you dispose of used writable CDs and DVDs? Bend them in half? Run them through the shredder? Philips and Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS) thinks it's found a better way.
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Memorex means to achieve memorable CE launch
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-09 05:52:00
No, there’s no need to take a Bex and lie down at the news that yet another brand of consumer electronics is launching in Australia. The new brand is an old one: Memorex – and we bet they’ll want to put a hex on competitors’ sales!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-09-09 05:52:00
No, there’s no need to take a Bex and lie down at the news that yet another brand of consumer electronics is launching in Australia. The new brand is an old one: Memorex – and we bet they’ll want to put a hex on competitors’ sales!
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MacBook touch - here's hoping it's not a pipe dream
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-28 21:58:57
The idea of a tablet-style Mac has been bubbling along for some time, but new information from a supposedly reliable source has thrown fresh fuel on the flames. If this is really what's coming from Apple in the next month or two, I'll have one for Christmas, please!
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-28 21:58:57
The idea of a tablet-style Mac has been bubbling along for some time, but new information from a supposedly reliable source has thrown fresh fuel on the flames. If this is really what's coming from Apple in the next month or two, I'll have one for Christmas, please!
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Tech that kills!
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-08-20 21:27:21
As gadget capabilities expand, can the human mind keep up with new tech and the consequences of distraction? I conducted my own examination.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-08-20 21:27:21
As gadget capabilities expand, can the human mind keep up with new tech and the consequences of distraction? I conducted my own examination.
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Blu-ray blues: sales are sluggish but PS3 will help
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-08-03 18:50:20
Blu-ray players are not flying off retailers' shelves in the numbers the industry had hoped for, according to a new consumer survey from ABI Research.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-08-03 18:50:20
Blu-ray players are not flying off retailers' shelves in the numbers the industry had hoped for, according to a new consumer survey from ABI Research.
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Apple keeps users in the dark about iLife security update
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-07-23 16:42:46
Apple has released what appears to be a security update for its widely used iLife application suite, but aside from a vague reference to "security content" the company has yet to release details of what's been fixed. Users are still in the dark about the nature of the flaw or flaws, and whether any exploits are in circulation.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-07-23 16:42:46
Apple has released what appears to be a security update for its widely used iLife application suite, but aside from a vague reference to "security content" the company has yet to release details of what's been fixed. Users are still in the dark about the nature of the flaw or flaws, and whether any exploits are in circulation.
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Netflix movie, TV ep streaming coming to Xbox
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2008-07-14 22:17:17
A deal between Microsoft and Netflix will see movies and TV episodes streamed to US Xbox 360s, beginning this fall (northern autumn).
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2008-07-14 22:17:17
A deal between Microsoft and Netflix will see movies and TV episodes streamed to US Xbox 360s, beginning this fall (northern autumn).
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Aussie iTunes TV show selection – a bit of a yaaawner
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-25 04:29:09
iYawn... yeah, Apple has finally, after a million, zillion years, launched TV shows in the Australian iTunes store. I’m sure it’ll grow, or at least, I certainly hope so, but for now... iYawn. Aaaah.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-25 04:29:09
iYawn... yeah, Apple has finally, after a million, zillion years, launched TV shows in the Australian iTunes store. I’m sure it’ll grow, or at least, I certainly hope so, but for now... iYawn. Aaaah.
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