PCs shed pounds, CD drives, gain touch screens Nov 2, 2009
You just might want to think twice if you're hooked on transferring CDs into MP3s or if you spend a lot of time watching DVDs on airplanes and don't want to squint at your iPod screen or get a separate portable video player. Good enough is plentyIt might sound impressive when a PC sales pitch mentions multicore processors, state-of-the-art graphics chips, 4 or 6 or 8 gigabytes of memory and hard drives with a terabyte 1,000 gigabytes of storage. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Someone Steals Boys Ability to Speak Nov 1, 2009
She said someone stole the device, which resembles a portable video game, from her car as it was parked outside their Lawrenceville home. The $5,000 unit allows Caleb to point to pictures and communicate with others. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Review: Sony's PSPgo may disappoint gamers Oct 4, 2009
Sony's new portable video game player is attractive and pleasingly compact. At 5 x 0. (CNN -- International)
Sony's new PSP set to go Oct 2, 2009
Sony's new PSP Go is a lighter, sleeker version of its PlayStation Portable video game system -- an evolutionary step-up model that the electronics maker hopes will appeal to download-happy consumers. That's because -- unlike other PSPs (starting at $169) and portable rivals such as the Nintendo DS, which play both downloadable titles and disc-based games --the $249 WiFi and Bluetooth-ready PSP Go plays only downloaded games, movies and music. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sony Upping Its Game Vs. Nintendo -- And Apple Oct 2, 2009
Sony is No. 2 in the portable video game market behind rival Nintendo (Other OTC: - ) and its dual-screen DS devices ... Sony is comfortable with its position in the portable video games market, Dille says. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Survey: 'TV Everywhere' Interest High, Studios Can Skip Middlemen to Maximize Profits Oct 1, 2009
41 percent of respondents say that in the last month have watched video on several devices other than a computer or laptop, including mobile phones, portable video players, televisions and portable gaming players. Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed said if they have the opportunity to use advanced "Google-like" search capabilities in video to locate specific scenes, segments, dialogue, characters, actors, or locations within an online movie or television series then they will be more likely to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Year Later And Still No Offshore Drilling Oct 1, 2009
Sony (SNE) is No. 2 in the portable video game market behind rival Nintendo (NTDOY) and its dual-screen DS devices. But. (Investors Business Daily)
At Your Library: Patrons read better with Max Sep 13, 2009
With money donated to the Vision Impaired Technology Assistance at the Library (VITAL) fund, which is managed by the Friends of the Brooks Free Library, the library recently purchased a portable video magnifier. Called Max, this digital magnifier is lightweight and simple to use, connecting to any TV. The handheld device will work on straight or curved surfaces to magnify text and images. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
War Memorial Stadium Improvements and Projects Will Be Apparent to Fans During the 2009 Cowboy... Sep 2, 2009
War Memorial Stadium Improvements and Projects Will Be Apparent to Fans During the 2009 Cowboy Football Season - WYOMING OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. War Memorial Stadium Improvements and Projects Will Be Apparent to Fans During the 2009 Cowboy Football Season. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Aircraft Reports Material Expansion and Staff Increase Sep 1, 2009
Aircraft Medical is the manufacturer of the McGrath(R) Series 5, the world's first fully portable video laryngoscope ... The McGrath(R) Series 5 is leading the growth of the portable video laryngoscope market with distribution in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. (PR Newswire)
Photos from Nintendo's Interactive Fossil Fighters Launch Event Are Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Aug 7, 2009
Fossil Fighters for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi portable video game systems launches on August 10, 2009. (Photo by Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Green Tech Gets Thumbs Down Aug 4, 2009
In March, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) , makers of the Flip Video line of portable video cameras, in a $590 million stock deal. Cisco's Dan ScheinmanPhoto: David Needle. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Tech Investors: Social Media, Mobile Aug 1, 2009
In March, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) , makers of the Flip Video line of portable video cameras, in a $590 million stock deal. Scheinman took note of , but said there is plenty of opportunity in mobile. (Datamation)
Photos from The Legendary Starfy Nintendo World store event in New York on July 11, 2009 Jul 12, 2009
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Review: 'Warehouse 13' Jul 8, 2009
With retro gizmos like Artie's portable video phone called the Farnsworth and the Mrs. Frederic mystique, the show has a little Lost in it. The stars are likeable; the special effects are fun. (Multichannel News)
Sony struggling to reinvent itself Jul 5, 2009
Miura believes Sony can hope to be unique with its PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable video game consoles, but it has yet to offer outstanding electronics products that exploit such strengths. The Nikkei, Japan's top business newspaper, reported recently that Sony set up a team to develop a PSP with cell-phone features. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Female gamers on the rise Jul 2, 2009
Females also increased 4% among heavy portable video game players and extreme gamers. The market tracking firm's industry analyst Anita Frazier attributed much of the risein console gaming interest among females to theNintendo Wii. (USA Today -- Tech)
Boy allegedly steals from ambulance as mom treated Jul 1, 2009
He is also accused of stealing a purse belonging to one of the rescue workers and of breaking into a car several hours earlier and stealing credit cards, a cellular phone and a PlayStation portable video game. The boy was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center in Johnson City. (Fresno Bee)
Cam-Tikki: Off the shelf and into the classroom (3) May 31, 2009
Bray demonstrates the potential of the device by showing a recording of an algebra lesson recorded on a flash card viewable in a PlayStation Portable video gaming device. I think when students see it's possible to record the solving of the odd number in the math book and they can watch it again and again, they'll ask teachers, may I have that too. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Aircraft Medical Enters Anaesthesia Monitoring Market With Acquisition of Morpheus Medical, S.L. May 26, 2009
Morpheus' expertise in the area of depth of anaesthesia monitoring devices complements Aircraft's leadership in laryngoscopy, with the McGrath(R) Series 5, the world's first fully portable video laryngoscope ... Aircraft Medical is the manufacturer of the McGrath(R) Series 5, the world's first fully portable video laryngoscope ... The McGrath(R) Series 5 is leading the growth of the portable video laryngoscope market with distribution in North America, Europe and Australasia. (PR Newswire)
Study: More Americans play video games than go to movies May 22, 2009
- One in three gamers purchased a console or portable video game over the last 12 months, an increase compared to last year. - Consumers who identified themselves as video game players spent an average of $38 a month on gaming content, based on spending in the three months prior to March 2009. (USA Today -- Tech)
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A man plays with Nintendos portable video game console DSi at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Tokyo on April 9, 2009. EA@WklbF~ySOHqDSiCGp PHOTO : AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ontario driving distraction ban bill passed Apr 28, 2009
The law doesn't affect the use of hands-free devices, such as those with Bluetooth, or using cellphones for 911 calls, but it does ban portable video games, MP3 players and DVD players. Global positioning systems will be allowed, as long as they're properly secured to the dashboard. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Klak to Be Honored by McDonald's for 50 Years Apr 15, 2009
A portable video studio was set up in one corner, angled to capture the front counter behind a chair where the owners would sit, interview-style, and talk about the company. McDonald's executives in white shirts and ties hovered at the entrance. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Photos from Nintendo's Midnight Party at GameStop Universal CityWalk for the Launch of the New Nintendo DSi System are Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Apr 6, 2009
Hundreds of Nintendo fans congregated to GameStop at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles for the chance to get a first-look at the third iteration of the worlds best-selling portable video game system, which officially launches in the U.S. on April 5, 2009. (Nintendo photo by Bob Riha, Jr.). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nintendo Hosts Midnight Party at GameStop Universal CityWalk to Launch New Nintendo DSi System Apr 6, 2009
Nintendo is transforming the way people access, experience, create and share content with the new Nintendo DSi system, the third iteration of the worlds best-selling portable video game system. With two built-in cameras, new audio recording and playback functions, and downloadable games and applications, Nintendo DSi lets users customize their hand-held gaming experiences like never before. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Philips GoGear Spark Apr 1, 2009
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Report: Skype for iPhone May Launch Next Week Mar 27, 2009
If the , which may appear as early sometime this summer, includes video capture, Skype could turn the iPhone into a portable video conferencing device. That may not happen immediately, of course, but ATn>s upcoming 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) broadband network, slated to , could very well have bandwidth necessary to make two-way, real-time video a popular app, particularly among business users. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Chicken in the basket of UK goods Mar 24, 2009
Rotisserie chicken, rose wine and portable video players have been added to a typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation. Wine boxes, MP3 players and rentals from DVD hire shops have been removed to make way, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. (BBC News -- Business)
Bill to ban drivers' phone use advances Mar 20, 2009
The more restrictive ban comes a month after Mayor Mufi Hannemann vetoed a bill to ban text messaging and playing portable video games while driving, citing Honolulu police concerns that the measure was unenforceable ... The more restrictive ban comes a month after Mayor Mufi Hannemann vetoed a bill to ban text messaging and playing portable video games while driving, citing Honolulu police concerns that the measure was unenforceable. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Nintendo's new DS launches April 5 Feb 19, 2009
NEW YORK - Nintendo Co. will launch the latest version of its portable video game system in the United States on April 5, adding two digital cameras and the ability to play with sound recordings. The DSi, which is already available in Nintendo's home country of Japan, will cost $170 and come in two colors, black and blue. (MSNBC -- Technology)
DVD reviews: Vicky Cristina, Mirrors Feb 7, 2009
The Blu-ray release also has a digital copy of the movie for portable video players. DVD, $29. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVD reviews: Hancock, 24: Redemption Feb 7, 2009
The PG-13-rated theatrical release and an unrated version with extra footage are available in separate single-disc DVD releases, while a two-disc DVD set and the Blu-ray edition contain both cuts of the movie, along with a digital copy for portable video players. Extras include a making-of segment and a batch of behind-the-scenes featurettes on the character, costumes and story development. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVD reviews: Max Payne, Saw V Feb 7, 2009
The R-rated theatrical cut also comes in a separate DVD edition, while the Blu-ray release has a digital copy for portable video players. A Collectors Edition DVD set comes with a booklet of photos and packaging that features a spinning saw blade. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVD reviews: Lakeview Terrace, Fireproof Feb 7, 2009
The movie comes in a bare-bones single-disc DVD or in a two-disc DVD set and Blu-ray release with a feature-length making-of documentary and a digital copy of the flick for portable video players. Single-disc DVD, $28. (MSNBC -- Movies)
