AFP reports that a con artist convinced the CIA and other US agencies in 2003 that he could decode secret messages sent by Al-Qaeda through Al-Jazeera broadcasts, Playboy magazine reported. Duped by claims that “bar codes” on Al-Jazeera television contained targeting information for Al-Qaeda attacks, former president George W. Bush’s administration raised the terror alert and […] More
The MPEG Industry Forum (MPEGIF) issued the following press release today: Fremont, California, December 21, 2009 – The MPEG Industry Forum (MPEGIF), the world’s largest advocacy group for standard’s based digital television technologies, announced today the formation of the 3DTV Working Group and launch of the “3D over MPEG” campaign. The new working group and […] More
The UK’s Ofcom reports that British families are watching more television, sending more text messages and enjoying the lowest prices. TV watching surged more in the UK in the last year compared with the European average, according to Ofcom. Brits now catch 3.8 hours of programming a day, up 3.2 % compared to 2007. There’s more […] More
Suite101.com asks the burning question of all Canadians: “Is it Possible to Watch American Shows Without Simsubs [simulcast-substitution]?” Steve Hatton tells you what Canadian TV doesn’t want you to know. An examination of how to deliberately avoid Canadian commercials, without having to drive all the way to the border. For more, visit http://primetimetv.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_super_bowl_in_canada_with_us_commercials More
Kelly Evenson of The Examiner at examiner.net has put together her list of gadgets that have defined the last decade. At number 10 is satellite radio and HD radio (although we consider those things two things). For the rest of the list, see http://www.examiner.net/news/x967382688/Gadgets-that-defined-the-last-decade More
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the “Blu-ray 3D” specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers’ living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high […] More
The Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio, presenters of the Technical Excellence & (TEC) Creativity Awards, announced today that it has changed its name to the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio. The Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation, was founded in 1990 by the publishers of Mix magazine, with the mission of furthering […] More
The LA Times reports that the latest incarnation of “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln,” opening Friday at Disneyland, features something old, something new, something borrowed and plenty of red, white and blue. The “new” is Lincoln’s audio-animatronic head which features more subtle face movements, lifelike hair and beard as well as silicone skin that better absorbs […] More
A vast majority of U.S. television viewers are so annoyed by loud TV commercials that they reduce or mute the volume, or change the channel altogether, according to a just-released national survey conducted on behalf of Harris. You can read the press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-shows-loud-commercials-a-turn-off-for-majority-of-tv-viewers-79401727.html More
CNET reports that renowned piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons has partnered with Danish high-end audio manufacturer Lyngdorf to create a new company, Steinway Lyngdorf. The Steinway Lyngdorf Model D Music System takes approximately eight weeks to assemble by hand. The system includes two tower speakers, a 1,600 watt digital amplifier, and a CD player/head unit. Price? […] More
The first TV and Blu-ray devices capable of accessing content directly from the Internet emerged in Europe during 2009 and will start to gain ground fast, with more than 20% of flat panel TVs shipped in the region next year able to connect to the Internet, according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting. “In […] More
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