Apple encouraged consumers to pay more for HD versions of movies and TV shows for their mobile devices -- even if those devices did not support HD, says a new lawsuit.…
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Retina Display MacBook Pros in 2012? Why it could happen.
The MacBook Pro could get a substantial boost in screen resolution, according to sources upstream in Apple's supply chain talking to DigiTimes Wednesday. But how likely is it that Apple will actually produce these monster graphical powerhouses in 2012, as reported?…
Read MoreAre you ready for Androids with Retina Displays?
Google's Nexus Prime may have a high definition screen, but it's not alone. LG's True HD IPS screen with 1280x720 resolution, will power the LG Optimus LTE in Korea. With a 4.5-inch screen, that's 326 pixels per inch, or nearly the same as Apple's Retina Display.…
Read MoreHBO shows now in HD on iTunes
Discerning TV viewers take note: Apple just turned on HD availability for many HBO television shows in the iTunes Store. Customers in the U.S. and Canada can now purchase HD episodes and seasons of many HBO series, including Eastbound & Down, Rome, Entourage and Big Love.…
Read MoreVideo Haunts and Shapes the Spectrum Debate
In the land grab for spectrum, the most frightening specter is Netflix. But as carriers launch their LTE networks, I'm concerned about their marketing efforts around HD video. Both AT&T and Verizon are pitching it on their networks despite video's ability to cause network congestion.…
Read MoreIntel Wireless Display: A Sight for Sore Eyes
When I first heard about Intel’s Wireless Display technology after this year’s CES, I was intrigued. This technology, which is built into…
Read MoreApple Admits MacBook Hard Drives Defective, Offers Free Repair Program
In a move reminiscent of the warranty extension Apple (s aapl) offered to MacBook Pro owners affected by NVIDIA-gate, the Mac maker…
Read MoreThe Next iPhone: HD Video, New OEM and SKU Silliness
Engadget has been digging through the iPhone OS SDK and, tucked away inside the MediaValidator.plist file, found what it believes are clues…
Read MoreUSB TV Tuner: No Cable Replacement
It’s time, I think, to get rid of my cable TV service. It’s over-priced and under-used in my house. These days, I…
Read MoreViewSonic’s MovieBook Lacks the Right Touch
ViewSonic’s VPD400 HD MovieBook is a competent, capable portable media player. It’s an attractive device that plays back good-looking video and supports…
Read MoreCES 2010 Aftermath: Five Products I Can’t Wait to Check Out
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show is history, but plenty of the products on display at the show are still generating plenty of…
Read MoreNetgear’s Digital Entertainer Live: Easy Setup, Poor Video Quality
NetGear’s (s NTGR) latest set-top box, the Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000), is a good idea, on paper. The $150 device, powered by…
Read MoreExternal TVBox Lets You Create Your Own HDTV
You don’t have to buy a new television to get a new HDTV, according to KWorld. Its new External ATSC/QAM TVBox HDMI…
Read MoreYour Mac Loves Your New TV
You finally purchased the TV you deserve thanks to this year’s Black Friday deals. I know I did. You may have also…
Read MorePopcorn Hour C-200 Delivers a Pretty Picture
Popcorn Hour calls its C-200 set-top box a “networked media tank,” and the description couldn’t be more apt. The C-200 is big…
Read MoreSamsung’s Instinct HD: It’s Cool, But It’s No Flip
Can a cell phone take the place of your pocket camcorder? More and more phones are trying to serve as compact camcorders…
Read MoreThe WD TV Mini Is Just Not Mighty
When I first saw the teensy-tiny WD TV Mini, I thought I was in love. This small multimedia player — slightly bigger…
Read MoreLaCie’s Rugged HD: It’s a Shame About That Remote
I like the idea of viewing my PC-based content on my TV, but hate the idea of the complex set-up that’s so…
Read MoreVerizon’s NFL Widget Scores
If you’re a casual football fan like me — meaning you follow one team, you don’t have a fantasy league, and you…
Read MoreAkamai Live Streams in HD Its Live HD Streaming Announcement
Akamai (s AKAM) today is touting its efforts to enable live and on-demand HD streaming through what it’s now calling the Akamai…
Read MoreViewsonic’s Projector: Too Powerful to Be a Pico
Viewsonic is calling its new, ultraportable PJD2121 projector a “pico” projector. In fact it’s bigger than what you might typically consider a…
Read MoreiTunes 9 Wishlist: 10 Ways Apple Can Improve Its Media Organizer
With Apple’s (s aapl) music oriented media event right around the corner, everyone is abuzz with thoughts about new iPods, Apple TV…
Read MoreSony’s Sweet DSC-HX1 Zooms Into HD
My day-to-day digital camera is a simple, point-and-shoot model. That’s why I was a bit intimidated by Sony’s (s SNE) DSC-HX1 advanced…
Read MoreATI Returning to Mac With 4000-Series Graphics Cards
Poor NVIDIA (s nvda) — it looks like your honeymoon with Apple (s aapl) is over. There hasn’t been an official announcement…
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