AOL has confirmed that its browser, Netscape Navigator, will no longer be supported after 1 March 2008. When the Internet took off, Navigator was the browser of choice used by more than 90% of people online. But since the mid-1990s, its market share has slipped to just 0.6% losing out to other browsers such as [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Samsung brings 3D plasmas for gamers
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 29th 2008
Samsung launched some new plasma TV’s in Korea build in collaboration with Electronic Arts to provide a superior “3D” gaming experience. The company released two new PAVV HDTV’s, one measuring 42 inches and the other 50 inches, equipped with USB 2.0, HDMI, HD resolution, the Samsung DNIe+ (Digital Natural Image engine+) anda 1,000,000 to 1 [...]
First external Blu-ray drive on its way
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 29th 2008
PLDS or Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions are going to introduce the world’s first USB-connected external BD-ROM drive later this year.
Called the Lite-On DX-4O1S, it can read Blu-ray Disc media at 4x; single-layer DVDs at 12x; dual-layer DVDs at 8x; as well as CDs at 32x maximum.
“Due to recent market developments we can expect an [...]
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Microsoft officially ends the Xbox 360 HD DVD
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 24th 2008
We knew it would happen sometime soon, and yesterday Microsoft officially discontinued the production of the HD DVD player add-on for the Xbox 360 game console. For those that already own the player Microsoft said they will still continue to support it and uphold the warranty that came with it, but they won’t be selling [...]
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19-Inch Color LCD/DVR Surveillance System
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 22nd 2008
This CCTV security system from Lorex uses a built-in IP server to provide remote internet surveillance monitoring from anywhere in the world. It combines a 19” LCD Monitor with 8 Indoor/ Outdoor True High Resolution CCD Cameras and a built in 8 Channel 320GB Triplex Digital Video Recorder. The Built In Triplex MPEG4 DVR allows [...]
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Color Security
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 22nd 2008
Who needs fingerprints, retinal scanners, and other biometric do-dads? When it comes to security a rubik’s cube is all you need (not really). This Color Cube allows the user to create their own color combination in lieu of the usual text based password.
Whenever you need to verify your identity, just solve your rubik’s cube. The [...]
Magix unveils video editing package for PCs
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 22nd 2008
Magix has updated its video editing tool aimed at PC owners. Movie Edit Pro 14 is claimed to offer easier editing and burning and a new improved user interface. It is available in two versions: Classic and Plus, for beginners and more experienced users respectively.
The software offers video capture options, editing tools, 3D effects, a [...]
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LG not dumping HD DVD
Posted by Wanting It Bad in February 22nd 2008
In a strange move, LG has said it will continue to back, develop and offer HD DVD players.
LG has issued a statement to Pocket-lint following the announcement this morning that Toshiba was stopping support for the HD DVD format.
“LG believes that at this present moment in time, it is necessary to provide a player which [...]