Haier HDTV Is Completely Wireless, May O...
By Evan Ackerman This TV from Haier (I guess they’re an electronics company or something) doesn’t just feature wireless HD… It’s totally, completely wireless. Wireless power, folks. What does it take to transmit 3 gigs per second of 60hz 1080p plus 100 watts of electricity? A...
Philips unleashes wireless HDMI solution...
(Credit: Philips) Philips is taking another shot at the wireless HDMI market with its stylish Wireless HDTV Link kit (PDF) . Announced at IFA 2009 in Berlin, the 599 euros ($854) package includes a transmitter and receiver pair capable of processing up to 1080p signals at 30 frames per second (fps)...
Netflix Invades Sony Bravia HDTVs...
By Chris Scott Barr You have to give a lot of credit to Netflix. These guys have really re-invented the way we rent movies. First with their idea to let you order movies online and have them mailed to your door. Then they decided to let you stream rentals to your computer. Now they’re offering...
OhGizmo! Review - Flip UltraHD...
By Andrew Liszewski YouTube and other video sharing sites have made finding and watching clips of men getting hit in the groin by footballs extremely easy for everyone from kids to grandparents. But it was a company called Pure Digital that made capturing hilarious clips like that just as easy for anyone...
Sharp’s AQUOS DX To Include A Blu-ray ...
By Andrew Liszewski At just 20 inches in size, you wouldn’t expect this new AQUOS DX LCD TV from Sharp to be brimming with features, and to be honest it’s not. It’s got a 1366×768 HD resolution with a 1500:1 contrast ratio and 450cd/m2 brightness, but what makes it unique is the...
Sharp 20-inch AQUOS DX features Blu-ray ...
Sharp showed off their latest HDTV offering today, which is a little bit different than the standard fare. This LCD HDTV features a Blu-ray burner built-in, adding a slew of new functions and expanding the company’s AQUOS range of products. Called the AQUOS DX, this 20-inch LCD HDTV also has a...
LG 5.9mm-thick 42- and 47-inch LCD HDTV ...
LG Display have announced the world’s thinnest 42-inch and 47-inch LCD TV panels, measuring just 5.9mm thick (0.23-inches) and using edge-lit LED backlighting.  A proprietary light guide sheet (LGS) was used to spread the backlighting out across the rear surface of the LCD panel; this new technology...
Autonomous DIY robot based on cheap MAKE...
It seems like DIY robots are gaining momentum, as more low-cost and straightforward controllers become available.  Latest is this wireless-equipped model , based on the MAKE Controller  and using a Logitech wireless ethernet bridge actually intended to get an Xbox console online. Into that mixture...
Microsoft My Phone WM sync service in pu...
Microsoft’s My Phone backup service for Windows Mobile devices has shifted into public beta , meaning that anyone can now sign up and test out the system.  My Phone uses an on-device backup client to synchronize contacts, calendar entries, SMS messages and media with the cloud, as well as offering...
Myka open-source media player takes on A...
Attempting to take on the Apple TV comes Myka , an open-source digital media receiver that trades movie studio approval for a standalone BitTorrent client and more A/V codec support than you could shake a metaphorical stick at.  Packing hard-drives up to 500GB in capacity, the compact box also supports...
Nokia planning more OLED cellphones in 2...
Nokia are reportedly planning to introduce several handsets during 2009 that will use OLED displays, joining the company’s existing N85 and upcoming N86 .  According to market sources, the Finnish company are “optimistic about OLED applications” and are sourcing panels from TPO Displays...
Sprint Palm Pre confirmed for June 6th a...
Sprint have announced that the Palm Pre will go on sale from June 6th, priced at $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate.  The Pre will be available from Sprint’s own stores, together with Best Buy, Radio Shack and selected Wal-Mart stores.   Along with the...