Netflix today took its hinted streaming-only plan live in the US. Already available in Canada, the option gives unlimited access to the Watch Instantly catalog but doesn’t include physical DVD rentals. Along with the cheaper streaming option, however, Netflix has also raised the prices that include physical disks, adding $1 per month to the […]
Panasonic in Japan has launched its massive 103-inch 3D plasma, the TH-P103MT2. The TV also comes with a price tag to match its dimensions and will be retailing in Japan for the equivalent of $100,000 when pre-orders begin November 18. The TV comes with one pair of active shutter glasses though it boasts 1080p resolution […]
Vizio said it will soon release three new 3D TVs into the XVT series, including the 55-inch XVT553SV, 47-inch XVT473SV and 42-inch XVT3D424SV. All have access to Vizio Internet Apps. They are also based on the existing, non-3D XVT-series sets of the same respective sizes, but add 480Hz panels to enable the 3D experience. The […]
Hulu Plus has landed with a lower monthly subscription than it was in Beta, $7.99 deon from $9.99. The test phase; which included only iOS devices, Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players and the PS3; has did not go as well as hoped for in uptake resulting in the lower price. Hulu has now added support […]
Dish Network has announced that it is now selling Google TV packages based on Logitech’s Revue set-top box. Dish will subsidize the device to bring the price down to $179 for its customers who pay for the $4/month DVR service. The Revue will allow customers to access Google TV features alongside Dish’s dedicated programming data, […]
Sharp Japan has launched the BD-HP90, which it first announced back in September. The 1.3-inch thin device supports 3D Blu-ray content in 1080P at 24fps as well as support for DVDs, CDs and digital formats through USB including DivX HR and JPEGS and MP3. It will also offer support for Netflix video and Pandora audio […]
Streaming HD service Vudu has launched a partnership with its parent Walmart to provide Toy Story 3 in streaming HD to anyone that buys Disney Pixar’s Exclusive Special Edition 3 Disc Set on DVD or Blu-Ray at Walmart stores. The deal allows you to watch the movie in HD anywhere buyers have access to high-speed […]
Yamaha has introduced the BD-A1000, a “universal Blu-ray player” that pairs an optical drive with streaming capabilities. The device allows users to play Blu-ray discs, DVDs, SACDs, DVD Audio discs. It also supports the streaming of Netflix, YouTube and Blockbuster. Dual USB ports can also be used to attach an external hard drive or thumb […]
Aprerion Audio has unveiled its Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System designed to work with any surround AV receiver. The bookshelf speakers are simple to install. Users need only plug the speakers into a power source, and the wireless transmitter plugs directly into the surround pre-out jacks (see diagram below). Once the transmitter is plugged in, […]
TiVo will launch a new Season Pass Manager feature online later today. Season Pass Manager will let you better manage your season pass subscriptions on multiple TiVo broadband-connected set-top boxes, add new ones or delete old ones. The existing system doesn’t let users set up season passes online. The feature was requested by customers and […]
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