Having been the primary motivator behind VHS tape systems and eCommerce, the porn industry is set to become the driving force behind digital 3D viewing systems.

The growth in Ethernet-connected home entertainment devices is bringing renewed attention to HomePlug AV, the technology that carries Ethernet signals over existing electrical wiring. Netgear's new Powerline 200 AV and AV+ adaptors bring some new wrinkles to the category.

Disney is trying to interest the video industry in its KeyChest technology that promises a 'buy anywhere, play anywhere' model for DRM protected content.

Amazon has released some stats and factoids about the 2009 holiday shopping season, including the news that it sold more Kindle books than physical books on Christmas Day. It also claims that the Kindle is the "most gifted item in Amazon's history."

HP has released a raft of systems aimed at the commercial and consumer markets, including touchscreen models. Also new is the company's first 42in HD digital signage touch display.

Asus's latest N61 and N71 notebook models are aimed at buyers with entertainment in mind. One of their features is Altec Lansing speakers.

The 'Goldeneye' release of VLC is a milestone for the open-source media player application: it's finally reached version 1.0.0.

One in three households now owns a high definition TV, this has encouraged Sony Australia to open a new Blu-ray disc pressing plant in New South Wales.  Communications minister Stephen Conroy was there to cut the ribbon.

Too embarrassed to get out your PlayStation SIXAXIS controller when friends come around to watch a Blu-ray movie?  Logitech announce the Harmony remote Adaptor for PlayStation 3.

According to EMC, Australia and New Zealand generated 14 billion gigabytes of digital data during 2008. Are you looking after your contribution?