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Netflix DVD-by-Mail Becomes Quickster
We got this letter today from Netflix - part apology, part revelatory explanation of their recent price increase and plan-separation between DVDs-by-mail and streaming movie services.
Blockbuster Canada Closes Remaining Stores
Well, it was only a matter of time, and we're certain the US stores will quickly follow: Blockbuster Canada has announced that it will be closing its 250 remaining stores and laying off all employees.
Vizio Taps ooVoo on New 8" Tablet
Vizio just announced today that its new 8" Tablet with Wi-Fi is now supporting ooVoo. For those who don't know, ooVoo is a competitor to Skype and offers video conferencing for up to 6 people at once.
FREE CEDIA 2011 Expo Passes! Will You Be There?
20,000 home technology professionals will converge on Indianapolis at CEDIA EXPO 2011 in September. Will you be there? If you are interested in going, we've got free Expo passes for you! Sign up!
SpeakerCraft Flangeless Profile In-wall/ceiling Loudspeakers
SpeakerCraft today revealed a new line of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers that do away with the traditional border flange. The new flangeless Profile series is based on the AIM and CRS series.
CEDIA Future Technology Pavilion Preview
We got an exclusive first look at the Kitchen, Home Office & Garage of the CEDIA Future Technology Pavilion this week. CEDIA sets up these pavilions to demo new technologies and take a practical look
CEDIA HDMI Troubleshooting White Paper Preview
CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) released a new white paper this Summer titled simply "HDMI Troubleshooting". This is one of 5 documents designed to ease HDMI adoption.
MXW-920 Universal Waterproof RF Remote Control from URC
Universal Remote Control (URC) has just sent us an email detailing their new water resistant RF remote control, the new MXW-920. This remote is one-way, and seems perfectly suited for poolside use.
NextGen Intros Universal Rechargeable 3D Glasses
NextGen has introduced Active 3D Glasses, a welcome and needed addition to the market. The new glasses work with virtually any 3D television and are one of very few rechargeable models on the market.
Velodyne Terminates Reps & Becomes an Internet Direct Subwoofer Company
This will be a VERY interesting year for Velodyne, and what happens next, and how quickly it happens, will reveal quickly whether this was the best decision, or worst mistake, in the company's history