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Beware the New Netflix Phishing Scam[teaser]If you see it, don't click it, and immediately delete it. If you did click it, start changing those passwords. [/teaser] There's a new email that's been going out to Netflix subscribers, but it's not the kind of email you'll want to open. It's a Phishing attempt that's trying to get a hold of your email, password and other personal information. The subject of the email comes as "Your Account Has Been Suspended," and for all the world it looks like a legitimate Netflix email, complete with the red logo and border familiar to the brand. If you click the link, it takes you to a site that looks an awful lot like Netflix too, but it's not Netflix. The dummy site is designed to make you type in your email address, password and other personal information. Once the makers have that information, they can do plenty with it. If you did click on the link in the email, make sure you jump on to the real Netflix site - and the rest of the accounts you have online - and change your password. Depending what information you provided the phishers with, you may also want to keep an eye on your bank account for illegitimate charges. Source: Hacking NetflixPosted Thu Dec 23, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
Toshiba's Glasses-Free 3D TV Now Available in Japan[teaser]They aren't the biggest sets, but they do something that nothing else does - glasses-free 3D. [/teaser] Both of Toshiba's glasses-free 3D TVs are set to go on sale in Japan this month, with the smaller 12 inch model going on sale today. Japanese customers will be able to pick up their own 12 inch 3D TV for the equivalent of $1,430. It doesn't do HD, but it is LED backlit and boasts an HDMI input, SD slot, and LAN capabilities. The larger of the two sets comes in at 20 inches and won't be available until Saturday - talk about one cool Christmas day purchase. It offers most of the same capabilities as the 12 inch model, but ups the resolution to 720p. The 20 inch model comes in at $2,870. Source: CrunchGearPosted Wed Dec 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Oppo Reveals the BDP-95 Audiophile Blu-ray Player[teaser]It's set for a February release, but the price is still a mystery. [/teaser] Now that the BDP-93 is out the door, Oppo has announced their newest creation - The BDP-95. It's an impressive player with the kind of features you'd expect from a product aimed directly towards audiophiles. It boasts the Sabre32 Reference Audio DAC - the best in the world according to Oppo - for the highest possible range and lowest distortion. The BDP-95 has a toroidal power supply, XLR stereo outs, 7.1 channel analog outs, a new chassis and other upgrades to the BDP-93. There's no word on pricing yet, but we're guessing it's going to be high. When a company stamps the word "audiophile" on a product it means you're getting the best sound you can get, but it also means you're going to be paying well for it. You can register on Oppo's site now to receive notification when the BDP-95 is available for purchase. Oppo says you can expect it in February of next year. Source: OppoPosted Wed Dec 22, 2010 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Streaming Services Not Available on TiVos From Cable Companies[teaser]Planning on a TiVo Premiere from your cable company? You might want to think twice. [/teaser] The TiVo Premiere isn't a revolutionary device, but it's still a great DVR that offers plenty of options including access to Hulu Plus and Netflix streaming services. That is, assuming you didn't get it from your cable company. The issue was first noticed by customers of Suddenlink cable, who has been shipping out TiVo Premieres without availability to the two major streaming services. Apparently both Hulu and Netflix are unable to deliver content to DVRs supplied by cable companies. It's a huge blow to customers who are expecting this content, but it's hard to say who to blame. No one looks good in this. TiVo boasts access to services that it can't deliver, Suddenlink provides the less capable DVRs to customers and puts the blame on both Netflix and Hulu. Source: Giga Om (via Engadget)Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
Acapella Reveals the Ultra High-End Violincello Loudspeaker[teaser]It's a great looking speaker with a massless tweeter. It's also 80 grand for a pair. [/teaser] The Violincello isn't the kind of loudspeaker you'll find in most homes. It's something very different. Sure, you won't find another speaker that looks like it, but it's not the aesthetics that set the Violincello apart. It's not the dynamically adjusting woofers or the incredibly quick mid-range horn unit. It's the tweeter. Instead of using a cone made of aluminum, silk or any of the countless materials normally found in a tweeter, Acapella uses the air itself. The ion tweeter uses a special transducer to create a high voltage arc which ionizes the air to produce sound. It's very different and very exciting. The folks at Acapella say that you'll get the clearest and most faithful high frequency reproduction thanks to their tweeter design. If you're so inclined, you can pick up the Violincello now for $80,500 from authorized dealers. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Dec 21, 2010 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
LG Will Focus on Smart TVs, Phones and Tablets in 2011[teaser]They're investing more than ever in those key businesses, and hoping for big results. [/teaser] When a person announces a New Year's resolution, they're not exactly expected to stick with it. When a company publicly announces their plans for a new year, the expectations are much higher. LG's New Year's resolution is to improve its standings in key electronics categories , which include connected TVs and 3D TVs. They'll be investing a massive $18 billion - their biggest ever - into TVs, smartphones and tablets. This huge investment from LG should create a much more competitive LCD market, and certainly represents a strong possibility of new tech from the Korean company. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Dec 21, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest-Digest - December 20, 2010[teaser]A lot has been happening in the last two weeks. Blu-rays have been announced and canceled, new products have hit the market, and companies have announced their plans for CES. If you've been too busy to browse through it all, don't worry. That's why the High-def Digest-Digest is here.[/teaser] Blu-ray News 'Bambi (Two-Disc Diamond Edition)' Blu-ray Fully Detailed A Disney film hitting Blu-ray is always reason to celebrate, and 'Bambi,' which comes out on the first of March, is no exception. The set will include behind-the-scenes features, a never before heard song and, of course, one of the most beloved movies of all time. 'The Social Network' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed It's an almost certain Oscar winner starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and a suprisingly good Justin Timberlake and it's coming to Blu-ray on January 11th, just in time to spend all the gift certificates you'll be getting for Christmas. 'Waiting for Superman' Announced for Blu-ray David Guggenheim, director of 'An Inconvenient Truth,' tackles a different subject in this critically lauded documentary about our public school systems. It's hitting Blu-ray on February 22nd. 'The Walking Dead: Season One' Dated for Blu-ray If you've been enjoying AMC's new show 'The Walking Dead,' you're not alone. You'll have to compete with a horde of others to pick this Blu-ray up when it comes out on March 8th. 'Thelma & Louise: 20th Anniversary Edition' Dated for Blu-ray Ridley Scott directed this legendary crime drama, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year. Susan Sarandon stars with Geena Davis. It's also one of the earliest movie appearances by Brad Pit. You can pick up the Blu-ray on February 8th. 'Heavy Metal' Blu-ray Postponed Indefinitely If you've been waiting to pick up the animated cult classic, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, you're going to have to keep waiting. 'Heavy Metal' has been postponed on Blu-ray until further notice. 'Avatar' 3D Blu-ray May Be Panasonic Exclusive Until 2012 If you're a fan of 'Avatar' and you're a fan of 3D you may be waiting for a while (Or you can buy it NOW!). The 3D Blu-ray is rumored to be a Panasonic exclusive until February of 2012. That's another year and a half from now. Other News Sony, IMAX and Discovery Announce New 3D Programming Been waiting for that 3D content to arrive? Sony, Discover and IMAX are bringing it to you in the form of a new channel that includes bull riding, behind-the-scenes manufacturing videos and extreme sports. FLO TV Customers Get a Full Refund FLO TV seemed like a good idea - it really did. Sadly, it was not to be and the service shut down. Lucky for customers of the service, the company is offering a full refund on your purchases. Blockbuster Changes In-Store Pricing – Adds New Movies to Kiosks Though the company is returning to the confusing tiered pricing in stores including separate categories for "Just Arrived" and "New Releases," they're adding plenty of new Blu-rays and DVDs to their kiosks. Westinghouse Debuting Personal 3D Viewer at CES Personal media viewers are a bit of a niche market, but with the addition of 3D they become very interesting indeed. Gear Review: Logitech Harmony One & PS3 Adapter Michael S. Palmer gives a rave review of the Harmony One and PS3 adapter, saying "I'm a pretty big fan and will easily recommend this unit to anyone in this price and set up range." The Bonus View 'Tron Legacy' Dazzles, Disappoints Turns out the new 'Tron' movie isn't great, as Drew Taylor points out in his review, stating that not only is the movie not great, but "it’s the weirdest $300 million video art installation you’ll see all year." This Bites. Another Great Show Gets Canceled 'Terriers' was a tremendously good show that's not going to make it to a second season due to incredibly low viewership - Josh Zyber isn't happy 'Epic Mickey' is an Epic Disappointment The game had such a great amount of potential, but 'Epic Mickey' is just another awful game for a system that's got far too many of them. Why 'Let Me In' Should be Nominated for Best Picture Movie reviewer Drew Taylor hails 'Let Me In,' praising it for excellent movie making in a genre that's sorely lacking it.Posted Mon Dec 20, 2010 at 12:35 PM PST by: -
The Oppo BDP-93 is Finally Here - Just in Time for Christmas[teaser]The wait is over for one of the most anticipated Blu-ray players on the market. [/teaser] If you've been putting off the purchase of a new Blu-ray player until the next big thing, the wait is over. Oppo's BDP-93 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray player is finally here. For those that haven't been keeping up with the news, the BDP-93 is the successor to the BDP-80, which made waves for its impressive specs at an incredibly reasonable price point. Oppo's 93 is set to do it again, thanks to the inclusion of 3D capabilities, Qdeo video processing, and a host of new options like Netflix streaming. You can pick up the BDP-93 now, directly from Oppo at a price of $499. If you order now and select the appropriate shipping, the folks at Oppo say you'll have it just in time for Christmas. Don't forget to check out our unboxing shots over at The Bonus View. Source: OppoPosted Mon Dec 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
Panasonic's New TV Records HD Shows to SD Cards[teaser]It's hitting Japan in February, but there's no word on a stateside release. [/teaser] Japan seems to be getting all the great stuff when it comes to recording TV. They can use their PS3s as DVRs and they've got TVs with Blu-ray recorders built right in. It never seems to come our way though. The latest innovation that we're probably not going to see in the US any time soon is the Panasonic TH-L42G3, which lets you record full HD content onto an SD card. You can use SD, SDHC or SDXC cards, the latter of which can go up to 64GB. That 64GB gets you plenty of recording time too. Panasonic says you'll get around five full hours of content at a 24Mbps bit rate. The TH-L42G3 will be available to Japanese customers in February at a price of $1,800. Source: CrunchGearPosted Mon Dec 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Vizio's 65 Inch Passive 3D TV Hits Stores This Month[teaser]For $3,500 you'll never have to worry about recharging your glasses again. [/teaser] There are plenty of reasons people give for not wanting 3D and the glasses complaint is a big one. "Why can't I just use the glasses I got when I saw Toy Story?" they ask. The incompatibility between different sets is a problem too. For technology to be adapted, it should really just work. Vizio's new set offers a new option. Rather than having to deal with active glasses, the XVT3D650SV will let you use the same passive glasses you get from the movie theater. That means adding a few extra pairs of glasses is as cheap as it gets. The XVT3D650SV is an edge lit TV with 32 zones for smart-dimming. It also boasts a controller with a QWERTY remote for navigating Vizio's online apps and built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi so you won't have to connect cords. Vizio's new TV will be available in Costco and Sam's Club later this month at an MSRP of $3,499. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Dec 20, 2010 at 09:00 AM PST by:
