LG Unveils World's Thinnest LCD TV Panel
Digital Spy reports that LG has unveiled the world’s thinnest liquid crystal display (LCD) television panel at just 2.6 millimetres (0.1 inches) thick. The South Korean firm said in a statement […] More
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Swindler Duped CIA Over Al-Qaeda Barcode Decoding Scam on Al-Jazeera TV
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 […] More
MPEGIF Launches “3D over MPEG” Campaign
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 […] More
TV Watching Surges in the UK
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 […] More
The Super Bowl in Canada with US Commercials
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. […] More
Gadgets That Defined The Last Decade
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 […] More
Blu-ray Disc Association Announces Final 3D Specification
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 […] More
MIX Foundation Changes Name, Seeks Partners For TEC Awards
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 […] More
Who Needs 'Avatar' When You Have 'Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln’ at Disneyland?
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 […] More
Survey Shows Loud Commercials a Turn-Off for Majority of TV Viewers
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 […] More
Piano Maker Steinway Moves into the Hi-Fi Business
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 […] More