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HD Advisor 36

Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET

The HD Advisor generally doesn't answer "Why hasn't movie XYZ been released on Blu-ray yet?" questions. Those decisions are made at each movie studio's discretion. Frankly, the Advisor is usually just as mystified by the choices they come up with as anyone else. However, this week, he does take a crack at shedding some light on why the work of one particular director is all but absent from the format. Also addressed: audio connection advice, and those annoying menu noises. Take a look.   Full Story

The Week That Was: A High-Def Digest Recap

Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 01:15 PM ET

High-Def Digest had quite a week, with a few bumps, and a TON of great stories and reviews. We want to make sure you didn't miss a thing!  Full Story

Spatial View Creates Glasses-Free 3D for the iPhone

Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

According to an announcement from Spatial View and Sony Music Entertainment Germany, the new 3DeeSlide iPhone and iPod accessory will allow users to watch glasses-free 3D movies.  Full Story

Adult Swim Introduces Media on Demand

Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming is almost entirely unique to the television landscape. Now they have a DVD purchasing system to match.   Full Story

Samsung Takes the Lead in LCD Sales

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 05:30 PM ET

With around seventeen percent of the total LCD market share, Samsung once again takes its spot at the top of the LCD sales chart.   Full Story

1080p HD Coming to YouTube

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 04:30 PM ET

In the last year, YouTube has been distancing itself from its roots of grainy webcam footage of unknown people playing their guitar poorly. In their newest effort, they're stepping their HD content up from 720p to 1080p.   Full Story

Netflix Hits Sony BRAVIA Sets

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 03:15 PM ET

Back in July, Sony announced that their BRAVIA sets would be getting a fall 2009 update to enable Netflix viewing. Well, it’s finally here.   Full Story

High-Def Digest’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009: HD Gear

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 06:15 PM ET

The first of High-Def Digest’s annual holiday gift guides has arrived. This installment focuses on HD Gear, and a few choice titles for testing out your new favorite things.  Full Story

Motorola May Sell Their Set-top and Networking Branch

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

Facing losses from all sides, Motorola may decide to cut and run in the set-top box game.   Full Story

Universal Announces iPhone and Social Networking Integration

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

With the release of movies like 'Bruno,' 'Funny People' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' Universal has announced the integration of several new applications for PC and iPhone.   Full Story

Redbox Teams With CinemaNow

Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM ET

Redbox and CinemaNow have announced they’re currently testing a program to determine the consumer demand for digital distribution.   Full Story

Asus Debuts New O!Play Wireless Media Player

Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

The newest model of the O!Play media player from Asus brings a few important improvements over the previous model.   Full Story

LG Sets Their Sights on Businesses

Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

LG has introduced a series of energy saving LCD and plasma televisions aimed directly at hotels, hospitals, and long term care facilities.   Full Story

Sharp Wins ITC Ruling – Recommended That Some Samsung LCDs Be Banned

Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

After much deliberation and investigation, the International Trade Commission has determined that certain new Samsung LCD televisions contain patented technology belonging to Sharp.   Full Story

We Now Return You To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming

Sun Nov 15, 2009 at 07:00 PM ET

High-Def Digest is back on the job after some unexpected technical difficulties!  Full Story

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HDD Special Event: "FoxPop" Bows on 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'

Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 04:45 PM ET

FoxPop Debuts for 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'

Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET

3D Blu-ray Coming Next Year

Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 06:00 PM ET

Review: Netflix Streaming on Sony’s PlayStation 3

Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 05:20 PM ET

Download Kiosks Hit Stores

Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' Streams Free for New Sony Owners

Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET

Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Players Heart Streaming Content

Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 06:00 PM ET

Myka’s New Media Player Now Available

Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 05:00 PM ET

Motion Blur Solutions Don’t Work Says Study

Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Netflix Discs for PS3 are Shipping Now

Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

HD Advisor 35 Up

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET

Wal-Mart’s Pre Black-Friday Sale Offers Impressive HDTV Discounts

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

The RVU Alliance Expands – Networked Entertainment to Benefit

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET

BD-Live Hopes to Connect Viewers to Movies AND People

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

Touch Screen Displays Come to the Shower

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 03:30 PM ET

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