Consumer Electronics Show [CES] 2008 News
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PSP, can you hear me now?
It was speculated all over the web and has now finally been confirmed. Today, Sony has confirmed the implementation of Skype VOiP to your PSP handheld. However, this new feature will only be available to the new slim-line PSPs, as well as the Series 2000 models. Skype is a phone service that has...
- Posted Jan 6th 2008
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CES 2008: Disney unveils Blu-ray plans for early 2008
If you grew up watching your favorite animated Disney movies on VHS, raise your hand. Don’t worry, our hands are raised too. Disney has announced some solid news for its pre-CES press conference this year. It has confirmed that one of its most celebrated animated films of all time is now comin...
- Posted Jan 6th 2008
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HD DVD Cancels pre-CES '08 Press Conference
It’s about that time of year again where the crowds of people pile into little Las Vegas, Nevada and attend CES 2008. We’re always anticipating new stories and information regarding what could transpire during the convention itself and often times we look to pre-CES press conferences for...
- Posted Jan 6th 2008
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New Line Cinema abandons HD-DVD
Soon after the announcement of Warner Bros. supporting Blu-ray exclusively, subsidiary studio New Line Cinema stated it will follow suit and join Warner Bros. in leaving HD-DVD. Now even though both these studios are moving to Blu-ray only, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. are still under cont...
- Posted Jan 6th 2008
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Fox and Disney announce upcoming releases
Today, both Fox and Disney announced their upcoming titles on Blu-ray Disc. While Fox announced only their Q1 lineup, Disney has announced their entire lineup through the summer. Starting with Fox: Man on fire (January 8th) Wall Street (February 5th) Me, Myself & Irene (February 5...
- Posted Jan 5th 2008
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More details on Warner's move to support BD exclusively
So yesterday, we reported that Warner Bros will support Blu-ray exclusively effective June. This move grants Blu-ray to obtain 70% of the high definition player market, unofficially making them the winners in this short, but seemingly long race. It does not stop there, however, this is creating...
- Posted Jan 5th 2008
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HD DVD death knell sounds as Warner goes BD exclusive
Time Warner's Warner Bros. movie studio announced today that they will no longer produce films in HD DVD format from June 2008 and that they will become Blu-ray exclusive. With this move, Blu-ray will own 70% of the high definition market share, basically putting the nail in the coffin for Toshiba's...
- Posted Jan 4th 2008
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