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1. Gamers ditch Xbox 360 for PS3 sequels

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   More than a Blu-ray player A recent survey conducted by OTX Gameplan indicates that gamers may be ditching the Xbox 360 to play popular sequels on the Playstation 3 console. "The PS3 seems poised to ...

2. Netflix to stream movies over Sony PS3

   (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

   ... 3. Thendeal means that PS3 users will be able to get access to the movies by using a Blu-ray disk free from Netflix. In the future, Netflix and Sony will offer a similar service to the one struck with ...

3. Google draws global bead on Microsoft, IBM

   (Software/Software Features)

   ... Majid, however, insists that customers' data is safe in Big Blue's hands. ...

4. HP rolls out notebooks: Hails Windows 7

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   ... can be fitted with one terabyte hard drives.  There's also a RAID 1 mirroring array. The Elite 7000 comes with a S-ATA DVD ROM drive, a S-ATA DVD writer drive and an optional S-ATA Blu Ray writer. ...

5. PS3 claims "top home console" slot as Wii sales decline

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   ... high-end console. "Before the price cut, the PlayStation 3 was the [most expensive] console -  even though it offered a ton of value with its Blu-Ray and WiFi features," explained Divnich. "Whether ...

6. DivX CEO: We've still a lot of streaming to do

   (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

   ... and Blu-Ray players. The opportunity for growth is great, he said.DivX will make moves to increase its internet presence, said Hell. He said: "We had a technology which became the MP3 of video but the ...

7. Dell Latitude Z charges wirelessly

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   ... along with a two megapixel camera that allows users to easily scan business cards and copy documents. In addition, the Latitude Z supports WLAN, Bluetooth and optional 3G WWAN mobile broadband. According ...

8. Intel outlines future of interactive television

   (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

   Intel has introduced the CE4100 SoC. The 45nm chip - expected to encourage the development of interactive television content and applications - is fully compatible with Blue-ray, Digital TV and other ...

9. Apple Snow Leopard sales hit record numbers

   (Software/Software Features)

   The NPD Group reports that sales of Apple Snow Leopard have hit record numbers. According to analyst Steven Baker, the first two weeks of Snow Leopard sales were at least two times higher than Leopard's ...

10. AMD introduces $100 quad-core processor

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... processors and this platform's built-in power management technologies for a cool and quiet PC, an Athlon II processor-based platform can serve-up an amazing Blu-ray movie experience using less energy than ...

11. Apple retires 40GB TV model, lowers 160GB version to $229

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Club Cupertino has slashed the price of its 160GB Apple TV by $100. The unit - which stores up to 200 hours of video - is now available for $229. San Francisco, Calif. Club Cupertino has slashed the ...

12. Apple tames Snow Leopard with comprehensive OS X update

    (Software/Software Features)

    Apple has released a comprehensive update for its Snow Leopard operating system. According to Club Cupertino, version 10.6.1 offers "general" fixes designed to "enhance" the stability, compatibility ...

13. Tesco and Microsoft bang another nail into DVD's coffin

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... entertainment download service this fall to offer 'a similar level of quality as consumers have come to expect from DVD and Blu-ray'. The new virtual DVD service will provide the ability to download ...

14. IFA and 3D Wars: Blu-Ray is Once Again Obsolete

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... immediately jumped out at me was that Panasonic and Sony were effectively announcing both the obsolescence of existing Blu-Ray and HD TV products but a new format war this time for 3D.   The ...

15. Gray screen of death hits Snow Leopard

    (Software/Software Features)

    Apple is maintaining its innovative policy of 'Think Different' by offering an alternative color scheme to Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death. Cupertino (CA) - Apple is maintaining its innovative policy ...

16. TVs set to go 3D this year

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

      Three-D televisions could be about to take off, following the announcement that the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is to support the format. Meanwhile, Sony is expected to announce a range of ...

17. Darkfield Logitech mouse perfect for sofa surfing

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... else would you expect, established via Bluetooth and a tiny USB Bluetooth stick that slides into a USB port. In contrast to the first generation of Bluetooth mice and keyboards, the setup of the mouse ...

18. Thatcher government cockup throws UK DVD laws into disarray

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    A bureaucratic blunder by the Tory government back in 1984 means that the UK law covering illegal DVDs and videos is unenforceable, leaving pirates free to produce illegal copies of movies and sell ...

19. Analyst sees shiny Apple TV set by 2011

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    A senior analyst at Piper Jaffray has opined that Apple could offer a full-fledged television set as early as 2011. The device is expected to feature advanced media functions and would be capable of synchronizing ...

20. Updated: Sony hopes $300 PS3 will boost sluggish sales

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... combine a state-of-art gaming machine, the best Blu-ray player on the market and the PlayStation Network, this is a great value." Although Sony had vehemently denied that a new price point was imminent, ...

21. PS3 Slim shows up in ads

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... it's set for release on August 24. The machine, according to the guys at Engadget, lists with a 120GB hard drive, a DualShock3 controller, HDMI 1080p support and Blu-Ray. Sears is offering the machine ...

22. Apple working on super secret social networking app?

    (Software/Software Features)

    ... as it will also be the first iTunes to support Blu-ray, which matches recent rumors that Blu-ray drives will be making their way to also upcoming iMacs. Let’s see what tomorrow’s rumor will bring.    ...

23. Toshiba caves in and joins Blu-ray camp

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

      Tokyo, Japan — If you can't beat 'em: Toshiba has finally applied to join the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and plans to introduce products that support the Blu-ray format. Tokyo, Japan — If ...

24. Sprint touts 'environmentally conscious' mobile phone

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    ... support for advanced stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory storage up to 32GB and an integrated Web browser.  ...

25. 9% of U.S. households subscribe to Netflix

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Netflix has shown solid growth in the second quarter and now has 10.6 million subscribers, or about 9.1% of U.S. households. The San Francisco Bay area leads the nation with a share of 20.7%. Blu-ray adoption ...

26. Carmack: Rage a "console" game

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... anti-aliasing. In addition, Carmack stated that Rage would be "cut," or sold on two discs.     "We would love to set the thing up where it filled one Blu-ray disc versus three DVDs, which is ...

27. Carmack: PS3 offers "theoretical" raw performance

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... one Blu-ray disc versus three DVDs, which is about the right mix, but the game just...we can't cut it into a third like that. We can cut it into two pieces. We've got two large wastelands on there. ...

28. 3D movie downloads due in Q4, says Sonic

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... with consumer electronics manufacturers in order to deliver 3D content directly to next-generation connected HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players. "Technical advancements by industry leaders such as Mitsubishi ...

29. Consumer electronics spending expected to drop by 7.7% in 2009

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    ... increase in consumer demand for mid-size displays are reducing the segment revenue by about 6% to $24 billion. There is hope that Blu-ray players will see a dramatic increase in popularity. The CEA says ...

30. Toshiba may surrender to Blu-ray, finally

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Toshiba may finally concede in the high-def disc format war if we believe a media report claiming that the company may roll out its first Blu-ray player before the end of the year. Of course, if true, ...

31. Analysis: Microsoft prepares to dominate global console market

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... Siren song is likely to tempt frustrated Playstation owners to write off their (heavy) losses and relegate the PS3 to an overpriced Blu Ray player. To be sure, Microsoft has already managed to pull ...

32. Rumor: Apple preps netbook tablet for October launch

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Club Cupertino is reportedly planning to release a shiny touch-screen tablet in October. According to the China Times, at least three major corporations have been asked to manufacture components for ...

33. Sharp intros LED TVs

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    ... component video inputs, all of which are 1080p compatible, accepting signals from Blu-ray players and game consoles. Prices start at $1100 for the 32-inch model and reach to $2200 for the 52-inch ver ...

34. Mac clone company Psystar back online

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... if you choose Intel’s Extreme processor, the maximum amount of memory (12 GB), three hard drives, and upgraded graphics card and a Blu-ray burner. On the other end, the Open (3) remains available for as ...

35. IBM and Cray claim victory in battle for supercomputer supremacy

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... Third place was awarded to a new IBM BlueGene/P system known as JUGENE, which is located at the Forschungszentrum Juelich (FZJ) in Germany. JUGENE reached 825.5 teraflop/s and boasts a theoretical peak ...

36. Dead discs: Blu-ray’s failure to launch signals end of spinning media

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Opinion)

    ... the era of spinning discs is coming to a close. With DVD sales hitting a plateau and heir apparent Blu-ray failing to make up the difference, it’s easy to see where this is going. While Nielsen VideoScan ...

37. World gives Blu-ray the thumbs down

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Adoption of Blu-ray players is slow to the point of statis, with few takling the plunge, according to a survey.Adoption of Blu-ray players is slow to the point of statis, with few takling the plunge, according ...

38. TG Daily’s Dads and Grads Product Giveaway: Play along and win!

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    ... shoppers will consider more frequently in ‘09.  Currently, Sub_Urban Riot can be found in high end boutiques in the LA area like: Kingsbury, Planet Blue, Harmonie, Dame, and online at www.suburbanriot.com ...

39. Portable DivX Blu-ray players arrive

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    DivX and Panasonic have launched the world's first DivX certified portable Blu-ray Disc player. San Diego (CA) - DivX and Panasonic have launched the world's first DivX certified portable Blu-ray Disc ...

40. Sony eyes massive PS3 price cut as EA preps Madden NFL 10

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... may be forced to reassess current price points in an effort to compete with a more affordable Blu-ray console.  ...

41. Mind that monitor: computer related injuries on the rise

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... in a dangerous activity right now. According to a study, the number of computer-related injuries is rocketing. Quite apart from the well-known risks of back pain, blurred vision and mouse-related injuries, ...

42. Iron Will Technologies debuts sensory glove for gamers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... Code support can be found in over 850 Blu-ray and DVD film titles. CH Products CH Products specializes in civilian and military flight simulators. I tried out a customized simulator rig comprised of ...

43. Apple preps iPhone 3.0 release with iTunes 8.2

    (Software/Software Features)

    Apple today made iTunes 8.2 available via the software’s auto-update feature as well as a regular download. At first sight, there isn’t much new in this update, and the rumored Blu-ray support is ...

44. Dell's Studio 14z laptop targets gamers and students

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... video from desktop resolution to personal media player format. The laptop is also capable of rendering high-definition Blu-ray video and supports a number of popular games, including Call of Duty: World ...

45. NASA’s Deep Impact gives clues how to discover water on distant planets

    (Space/Space Features)

    ... provide astronomers with clues whether these planets have oceans of water or not. "A 'pale blue dot' is the best picture we will get of an earth-like extrasolar world using even the most advanced telescopes ...

46. Vista SP2 ready to roll - almost

    (Software/Software Features)

    ... native support for Blu-ray burning and Bluetooth 2.1, plus enhancements to Windows Search. Redmond (WA) - Microsoft has published links for downloading the standalone installers for Vista Service Pack ...

47. Lenovo and NVIDIA announce ION optimized netbook

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    ... you expect a PC to do including watching movies, playing games, flipping through vacation pictures or editing family videos."The S12, which is equipped with an HDMI port, supports HD and Blu-ray video ...

48. Space - the final frontier

    (Space/Space Features)

    ... rocket home than to actually fly the planned mission, so the launch went ahead. Black Arrow was the most advanced launch vehicle designed in Britain, following on from the Blue Streak ICBM and its successor, ...

49. Taxonomists describe ten weirdest new species

    (General Sciences/General Sciences Features)

    ... a ghost slug from Wales [Andrew Thomas, surely? - ed] and a deep blue damselfish. The seahorse – Hippocampus satomiae - is just half an inch long, and was found near Derawan Island off Kalimantan, Indonesia. ...

50. New type of DVD will hold thousands of movies

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Oh, great. Just as we've all got used to Blu-ray - and paid for the kit - another storage disk has been developed with 2,000 times the capacity of an ordinary DVD. The researchers say they could take a ...