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Nimble TV Aims to Stream Your TV to Wherever You Are[teaser]The specifics of the service are a touch vague, but there's definitely some potential. [/teaser] Getting TV to wherever you are in the world isn't an easy task, but Nimble TV is hoping to change that. Their service will provide you with all the TV you want no matter where you are, and that's not all. They'll let you record up to 10,000 hours of content, and social features make recording the things your friends are watching simple. Nimble TV is trying to work with cable and satellite services with this one, instead of against them like other similar offerings. They'll set you up a subscription with a compatible service, arrange payment into one bill, and let you arrange bundles to your liking. A beta is slated to roll out in New York City, with a larger rollout to follow. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Apr 25, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Adds 3 Million Streaming Customers – Loses a Million Disc Subscribers[teaser]Despite the loss in those subscribing to disc-by-mail, that side of the company brought in $146 million. [/teaser] The Netflix quarterly report reveals that the streaming business is still going strong. In fact, Netflix added on 3 million new streaming subscribers in the first quarter of 2012, bringing the total up to 21.67 million. Disc based subscriptions, on the other hand, were down by a full million subscribers. That puts the total down to 10.09 million. The DVD-by-mail service still managed to bring in a cool $146 million for the company, which announced a total loss of $5 million in the quarter. EngadgetPosted Wed Apr 25, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Intruders' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The ghostly thriller starring Clive Owen will haunt Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media will be releasing 'Intruders' on Blu-ray on July 17. From visionary filmmaker Juan Carlos Fesnadillo, 'Intruders' is the chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Intruders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
NAD Intros Integrated Amps Packing a 24/96 DAC[teaser]The modular amps can be upgraded for phono playback thanks to an extra slot in the system. [/teaser] The C 375DAC and C 356DAC from NAD pack the same kinds of components and features that you'd expect from the company's integrated amps. But they also bring something new to the table - 24/96 DACs for all of your USB connected devices that promise to get richer sound out of your compressed audio files. The C 375DAC and C 356DAC come equipped with 24/192 dacs for the rest of your audio and utilize OPAmps to provide optimal power. You'll find an RS-232 interface and 12-volt trigger, allowing for custom setups and a modular design so you can upgrade as you see fit. NADs integrated amplifiers run $900 for the 356DAC and $1,600 for the 375DAC. Source: Electronic HousePosted Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony's Flagship 4K Upscaling Player Available Now Direct From Sony[teaser]It'll be hitting stores on May 6th – other online retailers have not been announced. [/teaser] It seemed for a little while that Blu-ray players had reached their final form – 3D capable playback devices chock full of online streaming features – but Sony's new BDP-S790 adds something new. In addition to everything else you've come to expect, Sony's flagship player offers 4K upscaling for the day you get your hands on a 4K display. The BDP-S790 also offers 16 bit video processing, noise reduction for streaming and digital content, built-in Wi-Fi and even dual HDMI outputs. It packs a dual-core processor and is, of course, 3D capable. You can pick up the BDP-S790 on the Sony Store now for $249. You'll be able to pick it up in stores on May 6th. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Renames Premiere Lineup – Products Remain the Same[teaser]Instead of the Premiere XL and Premiere Elite, they're called the XL2 and XL4. [/teaser] First you had to get used to saying Istanbul instead of Constantinople and now this. TiVo has renamed the Premiere XL and Premiere Elite to the Premiere XL2 and Premiere XL4 respectively. The numbers, of course, refer to the amount of tuners built in to the device. According to Engadget's Daniel Cooper, the renaming is an effort from TiVo to avoid confusion in its product lineup. Renaming the Premiere Elite makes sense enough, but calling the Premiere XL the Premiere XL2 isn't exactly straightforward. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV Lowers Price on NFL Sunday Ticket[teaser]You'll pay $199 for a standard Sunday Ticket subscription, while $100 more gets you phone access and more. [/teaser] The folks at DirecTV have just made life very nice for football fans. They've dropped the price of the NFL Sunday Ticket from $325 down to $199 – that's around 40% off of the former price. That $199 gets you HD out-of-market NFL games as well as Player Tracker, real-time stats and the Mix Channel which displays up to eight games at once. If you shell out $299 – still under last year's price – you get the Red Zone channel, Short Cuts and the ability to watch every game on your computer, tablet or phone. Source: BloombergPosted Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - April 20, 2012April is almost over and you know what that means… Summer Movie Season! Keep your browser keyed on The Bonus View in order to find out what Luke thinks about all the new blockbusters hitting the cinemas this summer. Along with hotly anticipated movie reviews we'll also keep up with Blu-ray news, TV recaps, and home theater suggestions. Blu-ray News [teaser]This week the Blu-ray Highlights post turned into quite the discussion forum. The subject at hand was Brad Bird's decision to keep the Blu-ray aspect ratio consistent throughout the movie, instead of using switching aspect ratios for the included IMAX footage. What do you think? Come on over and voice your opinion on that post or on the Mid-Week Poll where we asked you to vote on what you thought about this decision.[/teaser] In case you missed it we have an awesome giveaway this week and today is the last day to enter. Head on over to this blog post and caption the picture in the comments below. Two copies of the BBC's 'Frozen Planet' will be given away to the best captions. Believe me when I say, you want this set. In packaging news Tom covers the impending wave of Alliance steelbooks which will be available in June. TV Madness This week we ended the first round and now we're down to 32 TV characters who will battle it out starting next week to see who makes it to the round of 16. On Wednesday, Clay Morrow narrowly edged Thomas Magnum and Captain Kirk crushed Robert McCall. On Monday, Clark Kent took out angry fireman Tommy Gavin while Bruce Banner defeated Nikita. Theatrical News There's only one big release this weekend. Come see what Luke thought about Disney Nature's new documentary 'Chimpanzee.' In the Trailer Park, E takes a look at trailers for 'Neighborhood Watch' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.' TV Recaps This week we had recaps for 'The Killing,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Awake,' and 'Fringe.' Josh also covered the series premiere of HBO's new comedy 'Girls.' Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed what movies could be set in space, with hilarious results. What movies do you think could easily be set in space? Let us know. That's it for this week on The Bonus View. The next few weeks will no doubt be crazy with all the new summer movies coming out. Stay tuned to find out how they are.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
Sanus Launches the Drill-Free Furniture Mount System[teaser]The FMS mounts onto any compatible TV stand without the need for drilling. [/teaser] So you've got yourself a nice Sanus TV stand and you want to take things a little farther by mounting your set? The Furniture Mount System (FMS) attaches to your existing furniture and adds a TV mount. The mount itself both turns and tilts and can hold a TV up to 60" and 130lbs. In addition to making your set more flexible in terms of viewing angle, the FMS offers a place to hide and organize components and cables. Source: SanusPosted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Regal and Sony Bring Subtitle Glasses to Movie Theaters[teaser]The glasses, designed to help hearing impaired moviegoers, will be compatible with both 2D and 3D movies. [/teaser] There's great news for moviegoers with hearing disabilities today as Regal Entertainment and Sony have teamed up to finally bring subtitle glasses to movie theaters in the States. Simply stated, the glasses add a line of closed captioned text for those wearing them. The location of the text is adjustable on the glasses, so you can move it to avoid blocking the screen. 3D isn't a problem for the new subtitle glasses either. Simply attaching a clip-on filter to the glasses will provide a 3D experience while the text stays nice and clear. These glasses will start hitting theaters this month and will be available in a majority of Regal theaters by early 2013. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
