3D Theater coming soon to a home near you

Big spending home-theater aficionados now have something new to show up their next door neighbor - 3D movie watching! Stereoscopic 3-D readies to enter the marketplace with their new 3D movie watching inventions. Chris Cookson of Warner Bros. Entertainment said "We will ahve 3-D in the home, definitely. All the things that we need have been invented. It's just a matter of someone committing to bring it to the market. The question we all have is: Does it become a fad or part of the mainstream?" Well folks there you have it. Only time will tell.

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Pioneer unleashes new NAV system with DVD support

Pioneer Electronics has officially introduced their AVIC-N4 navigation system which stores map data via DVD and suppots 12 million points of interest (POI). The N4 can also play CDs, DVDs, DivX video and Mp3s. In addition, is can be connected to a satellite raidio tuner to give XM users access to live traffic updates. Suggested Retail price is $1,600.

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Can HDMI cables fix themselves?

Well soon they will be. Honeywell's newest HDMI cable features CURxE technology which allows the cable to auto-correct corrupted HDCP and EDID data. Loss in these types of data are responsible for many of the current problems seen in HDMI connections.

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Apple to release new family of iPods

Analysts suspect Apple will soon release a new batch of iPods. Apple's stock experience a 5% increase as a result of this speculation. You can expect to see a full new lineup of revamped iPods will greater functionality at current price points, including the highly anticipated ful-screen video iPod.

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Can Wii play hard ball this holiday season?

Not likely. Sony and Microsoft have both found a way around the Wii - drop counsel prices and unleash a fury of big gaming titles. By dropping the prices of the PS3 and Xbox 360, Sony and Microsoft can compete against the currently dominating Wii. Analysts predict Nintendo might lose its market share this upcoming holiday season.

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S-LCD rolling out new line of 52-inch LCDs

S-LCD corporation, a joint venture between giants Sony and Samsung, has begun shipping panels for large flat-screen TVs from their newest assembly line. The company is turning out 46-inch and 52-inch flat-panel displays.

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Sony to ramp-up a new line of HD camcorders

Sony has announced the release of its first shoulder-mounted high-definition video camcorder, the HVR-HD1000U. The new and highly desirable camcorder will enable the user to shoot video in high definition. However, the editing will be done in standard definition.

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Google to shake the video retail business

Google has announced they will stop selling popular TV shows such as "Survivor" through their video operations. The operation has not be used much since its January 2006 launch.

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Audiophiles turn their heads to Mp3 sound quality

There is no denying that Mp3 technology has changed the music landscape and the way we purchase and listen to music. However the trade-off has been sound quality. Recording producers and other audiophiles have taken issue with the Mp3 format due to it's high compression which ultimately results in large losses from the original recording. This essentially reduces the overall quality.

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Polk Audio cranks out quality with new SurroundBar50

Polk Audio's new SurroundBar50 is 51 inches long and is set to re-create surround sound audio. The size of 51 inches was chosen with 50" flat-panels in mind. The result - more volume and deeper bass. The official announcment isn't due to happen until September 6th at the CEDIA convention located at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, CO.

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Another company to rival the popular iPod - gBox!

Net startup company gBox is looking to snake market share away from Apple's popular iPod. The compnay recently sparked a new deal with Universal Music Group to allow gBox to offer DRM-free music! Competent player? We think so.

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Halo 3 brings big hopes for Xbox 360 fans

The highly anticipated release of the popular gaming series Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 gaming counsel by Microsoft may bring a surge of fortune for the counsel. Until then, Microsoft will continue to be plagued with repair issues for the 360 counsel.

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MTV Networks to announce music deal with RealNetworks

It is rumored that MTV officials are expected to announce a merger with RealNetworks. If the deal goes through it would combine MTVs online music division with RealNetworks' Rhapsody music service. The deal would make the two companies a notable rival to Apple's iTunes .

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HD DVD has some success

HD DVD, the technology developed by Toshiba, had a huge victory as both Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation announced they would now release future titles exclusively in the HD DVD format. Prior to this announcement both studios had released titles in both HD DVD and rival Sony's Blu-ray formats.

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Portable Navigation Buyer's Guide

Car Audio & Electronics Magazine has published its annual buyer's guide to portable navigation systems, listing about 100 models, their prices and features. Read the article here.

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MTV to invest its heavy hand in gaming

MTV Networks has announced it will invest more than a half a billion dollars into its gaming division. One of MTVs first games, "Rock Bank," is expected to be released for the Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming platforms. It is expected to enable up to four players to strum along to their favorite rock songs.

Compact Discs celebrate 25th Anniversary

Today marks the day of the 25th anniversary celebration for the compact disc. The cd has reigned music supremacy since the tape but now it's future is paved with doubt. As music continues to move into the digital age it gradually walks aways from its hard-copy roots.

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Madden 08 delivers like a linebacker

Electronic Arts has released the newest series of the Madden games, Madden NFL 08. This game marks the very first time that is has been fully integrated with the Microsoft Xbox 360. Gamers are going to be very happy with the game as EA has juiced up the frame rates and added increased control capability.

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Disney announces LCD TV line

Disney officials have announced the release of the company's first-ever LCD TV. The TVs will be sold at Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Best Buy and DisneyShopping.com and carry themes from many of Disney's popular shows including "Disney Princess," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Disney Channel's "High School Musical."

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Blu-ray sales grow in developing markets

Developing markets now make up 10% of all Blu-ray sales for Sony, with South Africa grabbing the greatest number of titles among these countries, according to an article published by videobusiness.com

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Hollywood turns cameras toward video gaming

Video game popularity is helping hte genre earn the attention of the television and film industry. A new lineup of shows will allow viewers to watch gamers compete for a series of prizes, while a motion picture scheduled for release this summer will chronicle the rise of the video game generation.

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Bendable batteries

A bendable battery prototype has been developed by researches. They hope some day that batteries can be printed like paper. The battery relies on paper embedded with electrolyte and carbon nanotubes that allow the flow of current.

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Plasma sales to reach $8.6 billion this year

Market-research firm iSuppli is predicting that plasma revenue for worldwide are expected to reach $8.6 billion this year and $10.2 billion in 2008, which is up 12% and 18.5%, respectively. For more information please visit Purchasing.com.

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Halo 3 breaks presale record

The highly anticipated third generation of the popular Halo game series is official and setting new records. Halo 3, to be released for the Microsoft Xbox 360, has already passed the 1 millionth presale mark and growing. "What we've experienced is nothing short of phenomenal," said bob MacKenzie, senior vice president for merchandising at GameStop.

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Sony tries to wrestle market share away from the iPod

Sony rumors swirl possibilities of a new music player secretly dubbed "Rolly" is in the works. The eccentric music player is thought to incorporate motion functionality with built-in speakers. Only time will tell if it is enough to handle the iPod family.

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The movie 300 breaks high-def sales records

Warner Brothers says "300" set a new record with a staggering 250,000 copies of the new movie, which was released in both HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats as well as standard definition DVDs. To read an article on this please visit the Hollywood Reporter.

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Driving while text messaging AS DANGEROUS AS driving while drunk!

A new poll found that nine out of 10 Americans believe that writing text messages while driving is a dangerous as drinking and driving, although the majority of them admit to still doing it. The Harris Interactive survey also found that respondents between the ages of 18 and 34 are most likely to text while driving.

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Consumers are happy with their HDTV purchases

Current HDTV owners will likely purchase additional sets, thanks in part to high levels of customer satisfaction and increased content options, according to a Forrester Research surver of 5,005 U.S. households.

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PS3 price cuts scheduled for early 2008

Gamin analyst Michael Pachter predicts that Sony could potentially announce additional price cuts to its PS3 gaming counsel just in time for the release of Grand Theft Auto IV in early 2008. "We do expect Sony to be in a position to cut the price of the PS3 in early 2008, when blockbuster games Grand Theft Auto IV and PS3 exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4 will launch," Pachter said.

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Wal-Mart takes #2 spot in consumer-electronics sales

Wal-Mart stores sold $22.6 billion worth of consumer electronics in the United States in 2006. Aside from slashing "everyday low prices," Wal-Mart has also increased the number of products and vendors it carries. However, many business are thankful to hear that analysts say "Wal-Mart simply cannot compete when it comes to technical assistance and product knowledge."

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New THX standard low-volume users rich bass sounds

The new THX Loudness Plus certification allows consumers using home audio receivers at low-volume levels to enjoy the same bass, ambient sounds and surround effects that are usually only produced at higher volumes. The new technology is set to appear in a upcoming series of Yamaha receivers due in stores in November.

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Apple iPhone eats up Motorola

ChangeWave Research recently conducted a survey and found that 15% of early technology adopters who plan to buy a cell phone in the next six months will buy an iPhone. The survey also suggests Motorola has suffered its largest losses due to the iPhone.

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Is Microsoft making an Xbox 360 purchase more appealing?

Yup, Microsoft has announced that it will cut the price of the current 360 by 10~15% in preparation for holiday sales. This price drop will apply to both the Elite and Core versions, with expected price drops to be $30 and $20, respectively.

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Follow Up: Universal is sued - Mom says baby wants to dance!

Click here to read the original article posted July 30, 2007

Follow Up:

Universal Music has scolded the poor dancing toddler and demanding the 30-second video clip be removed from YouTube. So what's the problem? A song by Prince was playing in the background. According to section 107 of the Copyright Act, the video is in fair use. You can read more about this issue, Digital Freedom (the company taking the babies side), and information on how to join digital freedom campaign today!

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Best Buy teams up with YouTube for a back-to-school college contest

Best Buy and YouTube team up for a back-to-school promotion dubbed "Tech U Out" as a video challenge targeted towards college students. Students will post their videos on YouTube and will be awarded a grand-prize of $15,000 worth of electronics - enough to make that 50 square foot dorm room more bearable.

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LCD sales are up for Q2 while plasma sells fall off

The NPD Group's DisplaySearch company announced that shipments of LCD TVs are up 65% for worldwide shipments, compared to last years Q2. Meanwhile, plasma sells showed a 4% decrease for the same scenario.

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New Toshiba 3rd-GEN HD players ready for fall

There is speculation that Toshiba will release their 3rd-Generation HD-DVD players in early October. The HD-A3, HD-A30, and HD-A35 will retail for $299, $399, and $499 respectively, Out of the three listed, only the HD-A30 and HD-A35 will boast full 1080p capabilities.

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Wii continues to outsells PS3 4-to-1 in Japan

The popular gaming magazine Enterbrain has recently released data with hard numbers proving the Japanese gaming market prefers Nintendo's Wii over rival Sony's PS3. The Wii outsells the PS3 4-to-1. Nintendo has official raised its annual forecast above initial market expectations.

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Grand Theft Auto IV release is pushed back

The makers of the popular game Grand Theft Auto IV, Take-Two Interactive, have announced they will postpone the highly anticipated release until the second quarter of '08. Many companies including Sony are anxious as the titles release will most definitely send a positive surge for console sales.

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Pioneer playing chameleon in Japan for new plasma TVs?

Pioneer stated today that they will be rolling out completely redesigned plasma TVs (in Japan) under a compeltely different name - Kuro. This is expected to happen sometime between late September or early October.

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Wii recieves a new gaming lineup for 2008

It is true - while you still spend time trying to get your hands on a Nintendo Wii, the developers have been very busy cooking up a new line of titles for '08. The more popular games will include Mario soccer and Madden NFL 08.

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PS3 getting a DVR facelift?

Sony's head of computer entertainment in New Zealand recently stated the company does indeed have plans to add a DVR to the PlayStation 3. However, a spokesman for Sony America stated that no plans are in motion. We say do it!

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