Sep 02 2009

Blu-ray specification to get 3D update

Posted by Andy as HDTV, TV

Ahead of IFA this week, where 3D TV is going to be a big tech topic, the Blu-ray Disc Association has announced that it's right behind the concept.

Unlike the movieIQ system (covered in yesterday's Take Ten article) which is already a part of the specification, a 3D standard hasn't yet been devised for Blu-ray.

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Mar 22 2008

You Tube Awards: A Quickie

Posted by Jim as Featured Articles, TV, The Web

Have you ripped paper and just laughed your pants off? Sure (!) maybe after the 10th glass but really, sober and all, have you tried ripping one and just laughed a hoot (in a not so creepy way)! Check this out. March 21, YouTube announced the second annual iteration of its YouTube video awards and yes, under the “Adorable” category, a baby won the coveted bragging rights prize (which included a trophy and an invite to the YouTube awards night). Posted by YouTube user gsager1234, “Laughing Baby” garnered 25.1% of votes from out of 12 vying for the prize. Check it out right here… and laugh away with this Laughing Baby. It’ll cheer you up I’m sure. The ...

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Sep 17 2007

Remembering MacGyver the Uber-Geek

Posted by Jaren as Cool Stuff, Gadzooki News, Random Thoughts, TV, Television

Ahh Yes...MacGyver the uber geek...the idol of engineers, the basis of geeks, cool but techie, resourceful in a very, Renaissance man -like manner and fashion, he uses his knowledge of science, technology and outdoorsmanship to resolve what are often life or death crises. With nothing but a Swiss Army Knife and a roll of duct tape commonly known, to some degree, as "MacGyver-tape". Since the MacGyver is the basis of everything tech-related I had to post it here too. MacGyver according to Wikipedia Angus MacGyver is a highly intelligent, optimistic action hero who prefers non-violent conflict resolution wherever possible. He refuses to carry or use a gun due to a childhood accident with a ...

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Sep 03 2007

The myth of expensive HDMI cables

Posted by Rogue as Accessories, TV, Television

There has been a great debate regarding the use of generic cables and branded cables. Look at any online forum on speakers or audiophiles and you will always find long forum threads that just deals with this subject. The contention about this topic is simple. There is a camp that says quality cables or wires produce better results. For example, better video quality (if you use video cables) or sonic characteristics (if for example, the topic are speaker wires). The opposing camp, on the other hand, contends that there really is no significant difference. A wire is a wire and all the talk about difference sonic characteristics or better overall quality when using very expensive cables ...

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Jul 16 2007

MADtv Parody: Apple iRack

Posted by Jhay as Apple, Random Thoughts, TV, Tech Companies

The issue of the Iraq war and how things over there have become uglier and uglier for American troops, the current Bush Administration and the over-all image of the United States worldwide have been the subject of much discussions from traditional media, the blogosphere, the punditocracy and the public at large. However, all this talk has been confined to the real of mainstream media and news. The techies and geeks of the 'Web 2.0 world' seemed to have been on the sidelines and have not contributed much to the discussions. Probably because there are still that do not understand the over-all picture. It's not because they're totally apolitical, maybe the subject has been less appealing to the geek and techie world because ...

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Mar 03 2007

TV vs Games

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Apple, Cool Stuff, Gadgets, TV, Television

There's a large number of high quality programmes now available on tv. Shows including Heroes, The Sopranos and The Office all provide fantastic (if edgy) entertainment. So, how do they stand up to games - the other pastime where you're in front of the box? Well let's look at a few areas of comparison: Storyline Games have traditionally had a very simple, very poor Aristotealean (and basic) narrative. TV on the other hand seems to be in a bit of a renaissance at the momement with layered, deep storylines offering much to the audience. Games such as Psychonauts, Half Life 2 and Neverwinter Nights 2 are giving more to the player of late, offering a better sense ...

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