items tagged with Television
Panasonic’s new Blu-ray player won’t be their last
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-28 04:04:41
Panasonic's DMP-BD30 might have the Blu-ray 1.1 ‘Final Profile’ – but it will be superseded by future Blu-ray 2.0 spec players in the future. That said, it’s still packed with features – but wouldn’t you just buy a PS3 instead?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-28 04:04:41
Panasonic's DMP-BD30 might have the Blu-ray 1.1 ‘Final Profile’ – but it will be superseded by future Blu-ray 2.0 spec players in the future. That said, it’s still packed with features – but wouldn’t you just buy a PS3 instead?
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SBS’s ‘Obscene Machines’ too robotically obscene for ACMA
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-25 01:56:19
ACMA, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has ruled that Australia’s SBS television has breached SBS’s own ‘Codes of Practice 2006’ by not complying with MA 15+ classification guidelines for a TV program showing sexual gratification by artificial means.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-25 01:56:19
ACMA, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has ruled that Australia’s SBS television has breached SBS’s own ‘Codes of Practice 2006’ by not complying with MA 15+ classification guidelines for a TV program showing sexual gratification by artificial means.
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Software Watch: EyeTV 3.0.1
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-25 00:47:18
An update for Elgato's popular EyeTV TV tuner application includes support for the TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T XS FM device, compatibility with EPG data obtained via xmltv, and a list of bug fixes.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-25 00:47:18
An update for Elgato's popular EyeTV TV tuner application includes support for the TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T XS FM device, compatibility with EPG data obtained via xmltv, and a list of bug fixes.
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Pirate Underbelly downloads go ballistic down under
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-17 01:57:48
Net-savvy Victorians denied the chance to watch Channel 9’s hit new show thanks to a court order preventing its broadcast in the state have rushed online to download it, with local police threatening to thunder down upon copyright infringers like a ton of bricks.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-02-17 01:57:48
Net-savvy Victorians denied the chance to watch Channel 9’s hit new show thanks to a court order preventing its broadcast in the state have rushed online to download it, with local police threatening to thunder down upon copyright infringers like a ton of bricks.
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PacketVideo sends DVB-H TV thru Wi-Fi for iPhone, Nokia and WM phones – cool!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-02-14 19:31:48
Got a smartphone with Wi-Fi, and want to turn it into a pocket TV that can receive DVB-H signals? You don’t need to wait to buy a new DVB-H equipped phone as mobile video pioneer PacketVideo has come up with a nifty solution aimed at the iPhone, iPod Touch, and other Wi-Fi smartphones.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-02-14 19:31:48
Got a smartphone with Wi-Fi, and want to turn it into a pocket TV that can receive DVB-H signals? You don’t need to wait to buy a new DVB-H equipped phone as mobile video pioneer PacketVideo has come up with a nifty solution aimed at the iPhone, iPod Touch, and other Wi-Fi smartphones.
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Apple hires Wal-Mart exec to run international movie and TV business
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-05 00:28:14
Kevin Swint, formerly Wal-Mart's head of digital media, has been appointed by Apple to run its international movie and TV interests.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-05 00:28:14
Kevin Swint, formerly Wal-Mart's head of digital media, has been appointed by Apple to run its international movie and TV interests.
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Microsoft/Yahoo! deal a cloud over NineMSN, Yahoo!7?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-03 15:36:20
The proposed takeover of Yahoo! by Microsoft is obviously of international importance, but it has particular significance to the Australian market.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-02-03 15:36:20
The proposed takeover of Yahoo! by Microsoft is obviously of international importance, but it has particular significance to the Australian market.
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Sex in video games: The Mass (Effect) debate
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-01-26 10:43:13
It all started with Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, now the worlds children are being corrupted by Mass Effect according to Fox News in the U.S. This of course has raised the ire of new Bioware (developers of Mass Effect) owner Electronic Arts. Ding! The battle of the media giants has begun.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-01-26 10:43:13
It all started with Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, now the worlds children are being corrupted by Mass Effect according to Fox News in the U.S. This of course has raised the ire of new Bioware (developers of Mass Effect) owner Electronic Arts. Ding! The battle of the media giants has begun.
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Prices slashed as HD DVD nears ‘High-Def Dead Video Disc’ status
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-22 00:40:30
Toshiba Australia’s huge 50% price drop on three HD DVD players with a stack of free movies either signals the clear out stock at relatively cheap prices, or a price-led effort to revive HD DVD’s fortunes – which is it?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-22 00:40:30
Toshiba Australia’s huge 50% price drop on three HD DVD players with a stack of free movies either signals the clear out stock at relatively cheap prices, or a price-led effort to revive HD DVD’s fortunes – which is it?
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Hitachi ceasing sales of consumer electronics in Australia
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-20 09:57:31
Well known consumer electronics manufacturer, Hitachi, is set to cease sales of consumer electronics in Australia on the 29th of February, following record Christmas sales of products heavily discounted for the end-of-year festive season.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-20 09:57:31
Well known consumer electronics manufacturer, Hitachi, is set to cease sales of consumer electronics in Australia on the 29th of February, following record Christmas sales of products heavily discounted for the end-of-year festive season.
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Beyonwiz DP-S1 PVR finally comes of age, but TiVo looms large
Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-01-14 20:08:57
The Beyonwiz DP-S1 personal video recorder was an unfinished masterpiece when released last year but, after a series of firmware upgrades, it's finally delivering on those early promises.
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Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-01-14 20:08:57
The Beyonwiz DP-S1 personal video recorder was an unfinished masterpiece when released last year but, after a series of firmware upgrades, it's finally delivering on those early promises.
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Mitsubishi Laser TV at CES 2008 - set to stun us all?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-10 20:55:34
Due in high-end AV store shelves from September 2008, in the US at least, the Laser TV has finally been officially unveiled at CES, and by all accounts it has delivered the stunning improvements in rich colour that use of the laser promises over existing plasma and LCD technology. What does this mean for the plasma and LCD TV display industry?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-10 20:55:34
Due in high-end AV store shelves from September 2008, in the US at least, the Laser TV has finally been officially unveiled at CES, and by all accounts it has delivered the stunning improvements in rich colour that use of the laser promises over existing plasma and LCD technology. What does this mean for the plasma and LCD TV display industry?
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Logitech's Harmony One remote control was not carried down the CES mountain by Moses
Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Seeking Nerdvana
Category: The Digital Lounge Room
2008-01-09 16:49:24
Based on early reviews you could be forgiven for thinking Logitech's Harmony One is an unblemished gift from the gods, delivered from above at CES 2008, but Logitech has confirmed that its latest universal remote control is not without sin.
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Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Seeking Nerdvana
Category: The Digital Lounge Room
2008-01-09 16:49:24
Based on early reviews you could be forgiven for thinking Logitech's Harmony One is an unblemished gift from the gods, delivered from above at CES 2008, but Logitech has confirmed that its latest universal remote control is not without sin.
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Warner Blu-ray attack makes HD DVD success ‘Highly Doubtful’
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-06 23:15:29
Can HD DVD withstand the stunning news that Warner has ditched the format and has decided to issue movies from May 2008 on Blu-ray only?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-01-06 23:15:29
Can HD DVD withstand the stunning news that Warner has ditched the format and has decided to issue movies from May 2008 on Blu-ray only?
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CES 2008: Logitech Harmony One universal remote control - REVIEW
Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-01-05 20:54:25
Announced at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, Logitech's Harmony One touch screen universal remote control universal could be a lifesaver if your lounge room is drowning in an abundance of gadgets.
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Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-01-05 20:54:25
Announced at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, Logitech's Harmony One touch screen universal remote control universal could be a lifesaver if your lounge room is drowning in an abundance of gadgets.
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Australia versus India Twenty20 match to be broadcast in high definition
Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2007-12-28 18:50:43
The Twenty20 clash between Australia and India is set to be broadcast in high definition from the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 1.
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Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2007-12-28 18:50:43
The Twenty20 clash between Australia and India is set to be broadcast in high definition from the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 1.
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iTunes TV downloads reach Canada
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2007-12-12 14:06:05
One criticism of Apple's iTunes Store has been the non-availability of TV shows outside of the US and the UK. The announcement that shows will now be offered to Canadian residents is a step in the right direction.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2007-12-12 14:06:05
One criticism of Apple's iTunes Store has been the non-availability of TV shows outside of the US and the UK. The announcement that shows will now be offered to Canadian residents is a step in the right direction.
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LG’s second-gen Blu-ray/HD DVD player better, still slow
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2007-12-11 06:51:50
Ever since LG and Samsung started talking about dual format Blu-ray/HD DVD players, some thought the next-gen format war would soon be over, but while LG’s newest dual format player is certainly an improvement, it’s still slow – and far too expensive.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2007-12-11 06:51:50
Ever since LG and Samsung started talking about dual format Blu-ray/HD DVD players, some thought the next-gen format war would soon be over, but while LG’s newest dual format player is certainly an improvement, it’s still slow – and far too expensive.
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Blu-ray vs HD DVD - the war that’s strangling HD
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2007-12-04 05:52:47
As the prices of Blu-ray and HD DVD players keep dropping, along with high-def flat panel TVs, consumers buying a next-gen player are having to make a choice, not knowing which format will ultimately win, buoyed only perhaps by the fact their new player should also upscale regular DVDs. Will 2008 be the year the high-def madness ends?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2007-12-04 05:52:47
As the prices of Blu-ray and HD DVD players keep dropping, along with high-def flat panel TVs, consumers buying a next-gen player are having to make a choice, not knowing which format will ultimately win, buoyed only perhaps by the fact their new player should also upscale regular DVDs. Will 2008 be the year the high-def madness ends?
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Ad-skipping PVRs "not authorised" to use Australia's so-called open EPG
Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Seeking Nerdvana
Category: The Digital Lounge Room
2007-11-18 21:34:13
Australia's television broadcasters have confirmed PVRs allowing ad-skipping are "not authorised" to use the new free-to-air electronic program guide, but refuse to detail how this will be enforced.
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Written By: Adam Turner
Section: Seeking Nerdvana
Category: The Digital Lounge Room
2007-11-18 21:34:13
Australia's television broadcasters have confirmed PVRs allowing ad-skipping are "not authorised" to use the new free-to-air electronic program guide, but refuse to detail how this will be enforced.
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