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Logitech’s Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh ‘in the coming months’

On January 26, 2012, In Gadgets, by uglaroches2

Logitech’s Q3 earnings for the 2012 fiscal year don’t have many surprises since the company already revealed it was dropping out of the Google TV team . In prepared remarks, company management confirmed it is completely sold out of new units, closing the door on any users still trying to nab a $99 Revue (who shouldn’t be too heartbroken, since Vizio is promising a second gen unit is on the way at the same price).

Panasonic pumps out a trio of Micro System speakers: Airplay, Bluetooth and dockable flavors

On January 10, 2012, In Apple, Gadgets, by bambalunga303

Haven’t had a big enough fix of wireless audio and iPod-dockable speak rigs at this year’s CES ? You’re in luck — Panasonic’s just announced a trio Micro Systems, ensuring there’s one for every taste. First up, is the style-oriented SC-AP01 soundbar

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Microsoft rolls out more new Xbox 360 apps including UFC and Vudu

On December 20, 2011, In Gadgets, by weimingking4869

The Xbox 360′s most recent dashboard update changed everything around again , but its ultimate effect will continue to be felt over the next few weeks and months as more apps trickle out and add more functionality. A few more selections just went live today, and include highly anticipated options like UFC’s PPV app, and access to Vudu (pictured after the break) movie streaming.

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Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly

On September 1, 2011, In Gadgets, by wordek13

Hulu may not have a new owner yet , but it does have an international presence now that it launched a subscription service in Japan today . Hulu.jp brings “hundreds of premium feature films and thousands of episodes of popular TV shows” to bear, for

Netflix adds Mad Men in the US today, CBS content in Canada and Latin America later

On July 27, 2011, In Gadgets, by wxstowa

We’re not sure how Don Draper would have sold a 60 percent price increase on your most popular service package but maybe Netflix executives can make a guess after they start watching the first four seasons of Mad Men today on Watch Instantly. Netflix’s Lionsgate deal will keep reruns flowing for years to come, while a new agreement with CBS International is bringing its programming — including Showtime shows like Dexter that were recently yanked from the US Netflix service — to viewers in Canada (who already had Mad Men ) and Latin America (where it locked up a cache of telenovelas yesterday). This CBS agreement is separate from their (also non-exclusive ) US deal that brought Star Trek back , but international viewers will still get to both TOS and TNG, as well as shows like Twin Peaks and 90210 .

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Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011… as rebranded Sharp LCDs

On January 28, 2011, In Gadgets, News, by Lobo

It was a dark day when Pioneer announced its mighty Kuro HDTVs would be no more, but the Pioneer Elite brand still has significant cachet and will return in 2011 on new high end TVs. The bad news? They will be LCDs, not plasmas, manufactured by its partner Sharp, a not entirely surprising move since this was actually the original plan for the Kuro brand back in 2008

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Dish Network officially starts pushing Google TV integration

On November 10, 2010, In Gadgets, by Lobo

There’s no surprise on the pricing front ($179 for the normally $299 Logitech Revue, plus $4/month service fee) but today Dish Network officially started offering the integrated Google TV experience for its customers.

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Sony Google TV HDTVs and Blu-ray player launch details revealed

On October 12, 2010, In Gadgets, News, by Lobo

Straight from Sony’s Google TV unveiling in New York we finally know the official details of its plans, which include four HDTVs (24-, 32- , 40- and 46-inch) with prices from $599 to $1,399, plus a funky white set-top box with built-in Blu-ray player for $399. The 24-inch is a CCFL backlit LCD, while the larger models all feature edge LED lighting, while all of them feature built in WiFi, so no need to go stringing any new network cables to the living room. The only custom app we’re seeing among the preinstalled ones (Netflix, CNBC, Napster, Pandora and more) is a Sony Qriocity VOD player, for more you’ll be waiting for the Android Market to hit in early 2011

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Sharp prepares XV-Z17000 3D DLP projector for 2011 release

On September 22, 2010, In Gadgets, Technology, by Lobo

Sharp just announced its first 3D projector, the XV-Z17000, at CEDIA. Due early next year, the company is holding back pricing information until CES but wasn’t shy about mentioning mentioning it works with active shutter glasses using either DLP Link or IR syncing technology by bouncing an IR signal off the screen the picture is projected onto.

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Toshiba goes all LED with new HDTVs at IFA 2010

On September 2, 2010, In Gadgets, News, Technology, by Lobo

Besides that Android tablet , Toshiba’s brought a whole slew LED-lit LCD televisions to IFA 2010 . The REGZA WL Series is the company’s first range of 3DTVs, available in 40-, 46- and 55-inch sizes (pictured above) with LED backlighting, 7,000,000:1 contrast ratios, it 3D Resolution+ upscaling tech and one pair of active shutter glasses bundled with each one. They’re also DLNA enabled and ready for Windows 7, with the Toshiba Media Controller software making streaming content as easy as dragging and dropping a file.

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Logitech’s Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh ‘in the coming months’

Panasonic pumps out a trio of Micro System speakers: Airplay, Bluetooth and dockable flavors

Microsoft rolls out more new Xbox 360 apps including UFC and Vudu

Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly

Netflix adds Mad Men in the US today, CBS content in Canada and Latin America later

Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011… as rebranded Sharp LCDs

Dish Network officially starts pushing Google TV integration

Sony Google TV HDTVs and Blu-ray player launch details revealed

Sharp prepares XV-Z17000 3D DLP projector for 2011 release

Toshiba goes all LED with new HDTVs at IFA 2010

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