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FCC Gets CableCARD Comments
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 20, 2010  | 
When we last left the Federal Communications Commission, it was thinking over ways to improve the CableCARD situation, as well as the card's next-generation successor. As part of that process, it requested comments from all and sundry. Be careful what you wish for.
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'Predators' trailer fake-out results in disappointment, possible refund
SV Staff  |  Jul 19, 2010  | 
(Warning, mild spoilers!) Predators hasn't exactly wowed critics or fans. While a passable movie and certainly superior to the terrible Alien Vs. Predators films, it doesn't hit the same notes as the beloved original Predator. The most...
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Sony Issues 3D Warning
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 19, 2010  | 
Sony has issued a warning to users of its 3D video game technology.
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Criterion preparing 'Seven Samurai' Blu-ray release
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2010  | 
Criterion has confirmed its October releases, and they include one of the most famous and influential films ever made. Alongside four other movies, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai will be seeing a Criterion Collection Blu-ray Disc release this Fall....
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Marchon to Make 3D Glasses
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 16, 2010  | 
Marchon Eyewear, famed for its Flexon frames, has licensed technology from RealID with the intent of making 3D glasses that also function as sunglasses.
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'Captain America' and 'Thor' to be in 3D
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2010  | 
In a move very few people are celebrating, Marvel Studios has announced that its two upcoming superhero films, Captain America and Thor, will be shown in 3D using 2D-to-3D conversion. Thor will bear the distinction of being the first Marvel...
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PS3 to Get 3D Upgrade
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 15, 2010  | 
A forthcoming upgrade to the Sony PS3 gaming console will make it more 3D-friendly.
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Toshiba tries to back out of World Cup free TV deal
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2010  | 
Few people were expecting Spain to win the World Cup. Toshiba, in particular, put a significant amount of money on the line based on that. The company offered to pay back in full any money spent on a Toshiba TV in Spain if the Spanish team wins...
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Comcast Goes Multi-Room
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 14, 2010  | 
Comcast now offers multi-room recording and playback with the new AnyRoom DVR.
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Samsung rolls out a few new 3D Blu-ray players
SV Staff  |  Jul 13, 2010  | 
Samsung is quietly updating its line of 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc players, replacing the company's BD-C6900 and offering a wider selection of players. At the top of the pile is the BD-C7900, sporting two HDMI outs. Under it is the BD-C6800, a...
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Congress May Restrain iTaxes
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 13, 2010  | 
Proposed legislation in Congress would curb the digital-download taxes, or "iTaxes," currently levied by 23 states and the District of Columbia.
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LG offers a 3D bundle with its HDTVs
SV Staff  |  Jul 12, 2010  | 
LG is joining Sony on the 3D HDTV bundle train with its newest announcement. The company is going to throw in a package of 3D video products when customers purchase the LG LX6500 or LX9500 3D-capable HDTVs. The package includes two pairs of active...
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Netflix Gets Movie Savvier
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 12, 2010  | 
Netflix has struck a deal with Relativity Media that will bring some movies into streaming distribution within a few months of their disc release, around the same time as premium pay-TV channels get them, and ahead of other streaming services.
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YouTube now accepting 4K video
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2010  | 
YouTube's latest addition is surprising, cutting-edge, and wildly unnecessary. The video site can now accept 4K high-definition video. 4K video is video with a resolution of 4096 x 3072, almost four times higher resolution than 1080p video and...
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Sony HD Movie Channels Coming
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 09, 2010  | 
Sony is about to launch two movie channels. One, Sony Pictures Movies HD, would be the first channel completely under Sony ownership. The other, FearNet, is a joint venture with Lionsgate and Comcast.
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