Skip to main content

Latest by Geoff Duncan

iSuppli: HDTV Shipments Pass Standard TVs

Market analysis firm iSuppli says shipments of high-definition televisions have now surpassed shipments of standard-def TVs.

E3 Expo To Get Big Again in 2009

The ESA has announced that the 2009 E3 Expo will be big again in 2009, taking over the LA Convention Center in a significant re-expansion.

Comcast Expands 50 Mbps Wideband Service

Cable operator Comcast has started expanding its 50 Mbps Internet service to selected new markets, pricing the "wideband" service for home users at $139.95 per month.

TiVo Adds Disney, Jaman Rentals

TiVo has inked a deal with CinemaNow to offer Disney films loaded directly to their set-top DVRs, and a deal with Jaman for independent films.

Samsung Blu-ray Units Add Netflix, Pandora

Samsung has announced partnerships that bring streaming movies from Netflix and streaming music from Pandora to its BD-P2500 and BP-P2550 Blu-ray players.

OWC Debuts Blu-ray Burner with 4 Interfaces

OWC's new external Mercury Pro 4x Blu-ray burner can hook up to nearly anything with USB 2.0, Firewire 400, Firewire 800, and eSATA interfaces.

Economy to Slow U.S. Holiday Online Sales?

Forrester Research is forecasting U.s. online retail sales will reach $44 billion this year...which would mark the slowest-growing year to date.

Aetna Locks Up with Microsoft’s HealthVault

Aetna has become the first major insurer to give customers online access to their medical records via Microsoft's HealthVault platform.

Microsoft Delays Xbox Live Primetime

Microsoft is pushing its Xbox Live Primetime Channel to 2009, meaning players will have to wait to start playing virtual game shows.

Samsung Walks Away from SanDisk Bid

After almost six months of negotiation - and a refused $5.8 billion takeover offer - Samsung says it's giving up on its bid to acquire SanDisk.

AT&T to Offer BlackBerry Bold November 4

Remember back in May when the BlackBerry Bold was announced? After prolonged testing, AT&T is finally going to offer it for sale on November 4.

Hold On with Genius MetalStrike Joysticks

Genius has announced a new line of MetalStrike joysticks for PC flight simulator games, offering turbo and force feedback features.

Now Your iPod Can Go To 300

H2O Audio's new iDive 300 lets divers take their iPods as far as 300 feet underwater - now you can watch movies while decompressing during ascent!

Netflix Expects 500,000 Blu-ray Users

Video rental company Netflix says it expects about half a million subscribers to use its Blu-ray rental service this quarter.

eBay to Ban All Ivory Sales

After the IFAW found over 49000 elephant ivory listings on the auction site, eBay says it will ban sales of all ivory products beginning January 1, 2009.

Vizio Launches New 1080p LCD TVs

Vizio has launched two new lines of mid-sized, 1080p LCD televisions...and one line has new "Java" styling designed to integrate with contemporary home decor.

Apple and Psystar Go to Mediation

Apple and Mac clone maker Psystar have apparently been forced into mediation talks by the judge in the case...but that doesn't mean it won't go to court.

Nintendo Rocks Out with Wii Music

Nintendo has launched Wii Music, letting up to four players mimic the real-life motions of playing instruments with the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers.

HP Debuts Eco-Friendly Desktops

HP's new Pavilion Verde and Pavilion Phoenix Special Edition desktops are Energy Star certified and up to 45 percent more efficient than comparable PCs.

YouTube Video Nets Cyclist 12 Weeks in Jail

A British motorcyclist who posted a video of himself on YouTube pushing 130 mph on his bike has drawn a 12-week jail term.

Toshiba Buys Part of SanDisk Venture Stake

Toshiba has announce it will be partially buying out SanDisk's stake in two flash memory production facilities in Japan.

Gateway’s MC Notebooks Go For Entertainment

Gateway's new MC-series notebooks focus on entertainment, offering 16-inch widescreen displays, ATI graphics, HDMI output, and plenty of RAM and storage.

Minoru Webcam Promises 3D Effect

The forthcoming Minoru 3D Webcam features two cameras spaced like human eyes to create a 3D stereoscopic effect.

Qik Turns Phones into Live Video Cameras

Qik has rolled out an alpha release of a service that lets some Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones stream live video to the Internet.

Amex Digital Offers Blu-Ray for MacBooks

Steve Jobs might characterize Blu-ray as a "bag of hurt," but Amex Digital is hoping MacBook owners might love to bag their slim external Blu-ray drive.

Magellan’s Maestro 4370 GPS Now Available

Magellan is finally offering its long-awaited Maestro 4370 GPs, with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a new interface with 3D landmarks and land guidance.

NPD: Xbox 360 Sales Beat PS3 in September

Despite the rocky economy, the video game industry remains healthy...and Microsoft's Xbox 360 trounced Sony's PS3 in console sales during September.

First Cancer, Now Cell Phones Cause a Rash?

The British Association of Dermatologists is warning of a new allergic skin disorder caused by extended use of mobile phones.

Qualcomm Handset Import Ban Lifted

In a major victory for Qualcomm, a federal court has lifted an injunction that barred U.S. imports of mobile phones that use tech that infringes on Broadcom patents.

Midway Tightens Belt, Cuts Game Deals

Video game publisher Midway has announced it has "optimized" its video game licensing deals, meaning it's canceling titles it doesn't see as central to its business.

Nvidia Officially Debuts GeForce 9400M

Nvidia has formally introduced its GeForce 9400M graphics controller for notebooks, saying it's five times faster than integrated graphics...and half the size.

Gateway Rolls Out New Quad-Core Desktops

Gateway's latest desktops go after gamers and digital media enthusiasts with quad-core processing and affordable prices.

Broadcast Networks Jump on iTunes HD

CBS and Fox have joins NBC and ABC in offering televisions shows on Apple's iTunes store in high-definition.

Sherwood Announces $300 Blu-ray Player

Does the price of Blu-ray gear still have you down? Sherwood has announced a new Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player will land in November for $299.95.

Toshiba Debuts Portege A600 Ultra-portable

Toshiba has introduced its new Portege A600 ultra-portable, offering a good mix of performance and features at an affordable price.

Verizon Launches Motorola Krave Flip-Phone

Verizon Wireless has launched the Motorola Krave, a new interactive flip-phone with a clear flip lid that lets users tap into features without opening.

Gartner: HP Still Tops in Global PC Sales

New figures from Gartner show Hewlett-Packard remains the largest seller of PCs worldwide, although Dell is tops in the U.S. and Acer is gaining ground.

Sony Ships New PS3, PSP Firmware

Sony has shipped firmware version 2.5 for the PlayStation 3, and firmware version 5 for its PlayStation Portable gaming platforms.