Can TiVo Premiere Give Blockbuster a Boost?

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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TiVo’s new Series 4 Premiere box brings on-demand movie rentals front and center. For a company like Blockbuster, that change could make a significant difference.

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Will Apple’s Patents Banish HTC Phones?

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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HTC’s phones could be barred from the United States, experts say, but both sides will probably look for a licensing agreement before getting to that point.

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Google Europe Exec: Desktop PCs ‘Irrelevant’ In Three Years

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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Remarks echo a speech made last month by Google’s CEO, who announced that the search giant is focusing on mobile, not desktop, search.

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TiVo Premiere: A Solid Second Act for DVR Pioneer

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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Tivo artfully melds the TV world with the realm of Internet video with its latest update to its DVR

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Western Digital to Sell Consumer SSD

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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New drive underscores the growing role of solid-state storage alongside magnetic hard disks.

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Comedy Central to Leave Hulu

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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Hoping to catch Jon Stewart or Steven Colbert? Better update your bookmarks, because as of next week, their shows will no longer be available on Hulu.

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Skype Lands On Nokia Symbian Phones

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Nokia said it has made Skype available as a free download from its Ovi online store

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Apple’s iPad Coming March 26?

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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Latest rumors suggest that the Wi-Fi-only version of Apple’s highly-anticipated tablet will be available in a few weeks.

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Security Guards, Emergency Meetings, and More: Infinity Ward Bosses Laid-Off Due to “Insubordination” and Breach of Contract

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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The past 24 hours have not been kind to Modern Warfare 2 developer Infinity Ward.

It all began yesterday evening when rumors surfaced that Activision ordered security personnel to go check in on Infinity Ward in what we’re sure was a polite, completely non-threatening gesture. Infinity Ward employees were “freaked out” and “confused” by the nasty turn of events.

It only got uglier from there.

Apparently, Activision was investigating "breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward." These two senior employees were later identified as none other than the company’s heart and soul, respectively, bosses Jason West and Vince Zampella. Both men are now jobless.

Shortly after, in a move that seems a bit too convenient for our tastes, Activision announced the creation of a Call of Duty business unit, which will be headed-up by Philip Earl, who currently runs Activision Publishing’s Asia Pacific region. Meanwhile, Activision vets Steve Pearce and Steve Ackrich will take up the reigns over at Infinity Ward until suitable candidates are found to permanently steer the wagon. Again, fishy.

This came after Activision CEO Bobby Kotick flew in for an emergency meeting with Infinity Ward’s remaining staffers this afternoon.

So, what exactly caused this plate-flinging, staying-at-mother’s-house-for-a-month lover’s spat? Activision’s not talking, but the Internet’s made a valiant effort at putting together the pieces. For one thing, rumor has it that Activision’s been withholding royalty fees from Infinity Ward. Meanwhile, Infinity Ward’s apparently been shopping around for a new publisher despite a deal with Activision that doesn’t expire until October. And the developer’s hoping to take the Modern Warfare franchise with it, as it’s a partial owner of the Call of Duty franchise. Also, earlier this year Infinity Ward was rumored to have decided to focus on a new franchise instead of developing Modern Warfare 3 – a move that, we’re sure, had Activision’s piggy banks squealing in desperate fear of starvation.

But here’s the kicker: earlier today, after announcing a new action-adventure entry in the Call of Duty series developed by Sledgehammer Games, Activision said that Infinity Ward is still “central” to the Call of Duty franchise. An odd thing to say about a studio that hopes to develop a new IP. Now, maybe we’re reading into things a bit, but if your billion dollar horse was bucking, we bet you’d consider doing some fairly unscrupulous things to whip it back into line.

We wish the best of luck to everyone at Infinity Ward. Keep fighting the good fight, guys and gals. 

SaxCatz Theater

March 3, 2010 by admin · Comment
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This is my entertainment room/home theater build.
It may be considered quick and dirty compared to some of the elaborate installations undertaken by other users, but I assure you that it serves it purpose well.
I purchased an Epson 8500UB in December to replace an old Dell XGA DLP projector and decided that the room needed some "upgrades" to make a better all around theater room.
I’m an idiot and I didn’t take any "before" picture, so please forgive me.
From flat white walls to a more projector friendly dark brown:
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Note that the window to the room is heavily tinted- its high noon in the desert in this photo. In the final build, there are wood blinds and velvet curtains also covering the window and the archway between rooms.
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