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New Dish Network DVRs - Including Integrated Slingbox!

May 17th, 2008 at 11:40 pm » Comments (0)

DISH Network is working on a new set top box that will work as a satellite receiver, personal video recorder, Slingbox, and SlingCatcher. The move isn’t particularly surprising. Why would EchoStar have purchased Sling Media if the satellite network didn’t plan to release an all-in-one set top box. But this is the first time we’ve [...]



Meridian’s Ferrari F80 entertainment system for $2,995

May 17th, 2008 at 8:57 am » Comments (0)

Don’t let the small size deceive you - the Meridian F80’s sound is big and immediately engaging. From the bedroom to the boardroom, in the kitchen or the conservatory, its unique digital active loudspeaker technology fills any room with clear and captivating sound. The Meridian F80 is a multi-talented performer, at home wherever you plug [...]



LG’s Black Label Secret is out

May 17th, 2008 at 1:03 am » Comments (0)

The design heritage of the LG Black Label Series will continue on to the third handset boosting it’s smart technology with the latest of sophisticated features including the slimmest 5MP camera.Similar to the previous LG Black Label Series handsets, the latest model carries a product concept derived from today’s trend leaders. The ‘Style that Lasts’ [...]



Second open source HD movie set to arrive on May 15

May 17th, 2008 at 12:58 am » Comments (2)

So you hear about open source software all the time, but what about open source movies? There are few who actually know that the first open source movie, Elephants Dream, created by the Orange Open Movie Project, made its debut back in 2006. The group’s second open source movie is scheduled to be released next [...]



Microsoft ending support for all PlaysForSure DRM after Aug 31st

May 17th, 2008 at 12:55 am » Comments (0)

Microsoft officially put an end to its PlaysForSure digital rights management last year, but said it would continue to support the platform for users with existing MSN Music tracks.However, the software giant is now going to stop all support of the defunct DRM. After August 31, all PlaysForSure music that people bought will essentially [...]