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Comcast Will Introduce 305Mbps Internet Speeds over Verizon FiOS Lines[teaser]This puts Comcast on top of Verizon in terms of speed, but not by much. [/teaser] Ahh, the blazing fast speed of FiOS. While most folks are stuck with sub-20Mbps internet speeds, FiOS customers are able to get themselves a ridiculously fast connection. Verizon's top tier package puts you at an impressive 300Mbps. Comcast, which is using the same fiber optic lines as Verizon, is upping that speed ever so slightly. Comcast's new tier comes in at 305Mbps – a difference you won't even notice, but that technically means they can say "faster than Verizon." There's no word yet on the rollout date. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
LG's Ultra High-Definition TV Goes on Sale in Korea This Year[teaser]It's coming in at 25 million won, or around $22,000 USD. [/teaser] The folks at LG have one very impressive set on the way. It's a TV that boasts a higher resolution than most gear can handle - 3,840 x 2,160. That means a potentially superior picture, assuming the source material is there. Of course, 84" of UHD goodness means more than just future-proofing for 4K. It means that you'll enjoy a 1080p resolution when using passive 3D glasses. That's something of a selling point to be sure, though active 3D glasses on UHD TVs will undoubtedly give you full resolution. Sure, the new set may be $22,000 and only launching in Korea, but it gives you a reason to have a receiver with 4K upscaling built in. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV and Viacom Reach Agreement – Pulled Channels are Back on the Air[teaser]The new agreement gives Viacom a bit more money and makes Epix an option, but not required. [/teaser] The battle between DirecTV and Viacom is finally over, which is certainly to the delight of DirecTV subscribers and those that watch Viacom's shows online. Channels have been returned, free online status has been restored and everything is – for now – back to normal. Judging by a report from Bloomberg, rates increased, but not by the 30% that was initially demanded. DirecTV will be paying 20% more for the channels, with Epix remaining an option for customers, instead of a requirement. Source: Multichannel NewsPosted Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
The 75-Inch Samsung ES9000 is Coming to America[teaser]What initially sounded like a Korean exclusive is heading to the States in August for $9,999. [/teaser] When we first saw the news of a 75" LED backlit 3D Smart TV a few weeks ago we were impressed, but a bit saddened based on indications that we wouldn't be seeing it in the US. Samsung surprised us all today though, when they announced that the ES9000 will be hitting our shores next month. Even nicer is that the price in the US is significantly lower than in Korea. Instead of having to shell out the equivalent of $17,000, we'll only be charged $9,999 for the privilege. It's still not cheap by any means, but that change brings it down to a far more reasonable price point. Source: eCousticsPosted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV/Viacom War Wages On[teaser]DirecTV says they've agreed to Viacom's terms – Viacom says they're making things up. [/teaser] Things are getting heated between the folks at Viacom and DirecTV, and it's getting worse. When this whole mess started, the companies were in disagreement on licensing fees – now they can't agree on anything. DirecTV says they've lost 17 channels while Viacom says they've pulled 26. Even more glaring is that the companies don't even have the same story when it comes to negotiations. DirecTV says that they've agreed to Viacom's terms, but are holding out because "Viacom insists that we carry the EPIX channel at an additional cost of more than half a billion dollars." Viacom fires back in their latest blog entry. "DirecTV's most recent press release regarding EPIX is one more complete work of fiction from the company." That language is about as nasty as PR tends to get. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Roku Launches Updates for the Roku 2, Roku LT and Roku HD[teaser]You'll find new features and improved performance as well as a few ground-laying updates. [/teaser] The latest update to Roku's line of players – already pushing to Roku 2 and Roku LT Players now – adds not only a few nice updates, but lays the ground for future improvements. The biggest change is the optimization of streams and other performance. Players will be more responsive and both MLB.TV and GBTV have received what Roku calls "significant playback improvements." That's bound to please a lot of folks. The feature update might not excite most, but the addition of both Spanish and German languages to the user interface opens Roku players to a whole new market. Lastly, there are quite a few upgrades for developers, all of which lay the groundwork for future improvements and new apps. Source: Roku BlogPosted Wed Jul 18, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony's New Receiver Packs AirPlay, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and More[teaser]At $499, the STR-DN1030 packs a nice array of streaming features. [/teaser] Sony unveiled a brand new 7.2 channel receiver that packs quite a bit of punch for those that want to stream music, regardless of your source. the STR-DN1030 offers up AirPlay for streaming from iOS devices, Bluetooth for streaming from phones and the like, and Wi-Fi, giving you the option to use Pandora, Slacker, or Sony's own Music Unlimited service. The DN1030 offers, of course, all the things you've come to expect from a mid-price receiver. It upscales to 1080i, sports 3D pass-through, and gives you a 2nd zone of audio. The DN1030 is available for $499 on Amazon. Source: Electronic HousePosted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Onkyo Adds More Streaming Options to 2012 Receivers and Launches a Bluetooth Adapter[teaser]Onkyo's new remote apps for Kindle, iOS and Android allow for wireless streaming. [/teaser] Audio streaming was a luxury feature just a few years back, but it's become a standard on all but the entry-level. The folks at Onkyo know just how important it is and have added new ways to stream music. Whether you have a Kindle Fire, iOS device or Android device, you can stream music directly to your receiver thanks to Onkyo Remote apps. iOS users get the better setup thanks to the Onkyo Remote 2 app, which allows CD quality streaming and metadata. Onkyo has also launched a new Bluetooth adapter known as the UBT-1. It plugs right in to the USB port of your receiver and allows you to play music from a Bluetooth device to your receiver. You can pick up the adapter for $59. It's currently available for $49 on Amazon. Source:OnkyoPosted Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Here's Where You Can See 'The Dark Knight Rises' in True 70mm IMAX[teaser]Nearly an hour of the film was shot in full scale IMAX, so for the full experience you'll want to visit one of these theaters. [/teaser] You may have noticed that in the last few years a whole lot of theaters now have IMAX screens, or what are called IMAX screens. They may be nicer than the traditional theaters, but most of them aren't true IMAX. If you're looking to see 'The Dark Knight Rises' in its full 70mm glory, these are the places to go. AL Birmingham - IMAX Dome, McWane Center Huntsville - Spacedome IMAX, US Space and Rocket Center Mobile - IMAX Dome, Gulf Coast Exploreum AZ Tempe – Harkins Arizona Mills 25 IMAX CA Cathedral City – Desert IMAX Theater Dublin – Regal Hacienda Crossings 20 & IMAX Fresno – Edwards Fresno Stadium 21 & IMAX Irvine – Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX Los Angeles – Rave 18 IMAX Ontario – Edwards Ontario Palace 22 & IMAX Sacramento – Esquire IMAX Theater San Francisco – AMC Loews Metreon Universal City – AMC Loews Universal City CO Colorado Springs – Cinemark Carefree Circle & IMAX Denver – UA Colorado Center 9 & IMAX CT Manchester – RC Buckland Hills 18 District of Columbia Washington, D.C. - National Air and Space Museum Washington, D.C. - National Museum of Natural History FL Orlando - Regal Pointe 21 & IMAX GA Buford – Regal Mall of Georgia 20 & IMAX IA Council Bluffs – AMC Star Council Bluffs IMAX ID Boise – Edwards Boise Stadium 21 & IMAX IL Chicago – Navy Pier IMAX Theatre Lincolnshire – Regal Lincolnshire 20 & IMAX Woodridge – Cinemark Seven Bridges & IMAX IN Indianapolis – Indiana State Museum IMAX Nobelsville - Hamilton 16 KY Louisville - RC Stonybrook 20 IMAX LA New Orleans – Entergy IMAX Theatre MA Natick - Jordan's IMAX Reading - Jordan's IMAX MI Dearborn – The Henry Ford IMAX Grand Rapids – Celebration! Village IMAX Theater Ypsilanti – RC Ann Arbor 20 IMAX MN Apple Valley – Great Clips IMAX Theatre Duluth – Duluth OMNIMAX Theatre MO Sappington – Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX MT West Yellowstone – Yellowstone IMAX Theatre NJ Atlantic City – Tropicana Casino IMAX Jersey City - Liberty Science Center NV Las Vegas – Brenden Theatre Corp IMAX NY New Rochelle – Regal New Roc City 18 & IMAX New York - AMC Loews Lincoln Square IMAX Rochester – Tinseltown & IMAX West Nyack – IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center White Plains – City Center 15: Cinema de Lux IMAX OH Cincinnati – Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux IMAX OK Tulsa – Cinemark Tulsa & IMAX PA Harrisburg - Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts King of Prussia – UA King of Prussia 16 & IMAX Tarentum - Cinemark IMAX at Pittsburgh Mills RI Providence – Providence Place Cinemas 16 IMAX SC Myrtle Beach – Myrtle Beach IMAX Tennessee Chattanooga - Tennessee Aquarium Memphis - Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium TX Austin - Bob Bullock Colleyville – Colleyville Cinema Grille and IMAX Dallas – Cinemark 17 & IMAX Fort Worth - Omni Theater (IMAX Dome), Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Galveston – Moody Gardens IMAX Houston – Edwards Houston Marquee 23 & IMAX San Antonio – IMAX 3D Theatre San Antonio Rivercenter Tomball – Silverado 19 IMAX VA Chantilly - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Richmond - IMAX Dome, Science Museum of Virginia Virginia Beach - Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center WA Spokane – Riverfront Park IMAX WA Seattle - Boeing IMAX, Pacific Science Center Spokane - Riverfront Park WI Fitchburg - AMC Star Fitchburg 18 IMAX CANADA Edmonton - Telus World of Science, Edmonton Winnipeg - Portage Place Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls IMAX Sudbury - Science North Toronto - Scotiabank IMAX Gatineau - Museum Of Civilization Montreal - Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia Quebec City - Galeries de la Capitale Regina - Saskatchewan Science Centre UNITED KINGDOM Bradford - National Media Museum London - BFI London IMAX Cinema, British Film Institute London - Science Museum Manchester - Odeon, The PrintworksPosted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Korea Selects LG to Develop a 60-Inch Flexible OLED[teaser]It's a part of the Future Flagship Program, which aims to create more jobs and income for Korea. [/teaser] The folks at the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in Korea have selected LG as the company that will lead them into the technological future by developing a 60 inch flexible OLED panel by 2017. The program is designed to create jobs in Korea and strengthen the country's position as a technology leader. The initial applications for the tech, as you might expect, will be commercial in nature. The sets could be used to wrap around columns to provide directions to passersby or, more likely, to advertise products. There's no word yet on whether a consumer grade flexible OLED will be brought to market, but it seems more prudent to get normal OLEDs out there first. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
