TECH TIPS: Ask Kim Sep 26, 2009
Q: I'm looking for a high-definition television. I'm leaning toward an LED TV. But I heard you talk about local dimming. (USA Today -- Tech)
The Mtn. Challenge, Front Range Edition Begins Saturday Sep 25, 2009
- MountainWest Sports Network today unveiled its latest promotion, which gives Wyoming Cowboys and Colorado State Rams fans the opportunity to test their football skills and win some great prizes, including a 42" high-definition television. The Mtn. Challenge, Front Range Edition offers fans a chance to compete against their rival institution in a series of football-related challenges. The first of three challenges, culminating in a final showdown on Nov. 27, takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26... (Wyomingathletics.com)
Sony Electronics Launches Education Scholarship Program Sep 23, 2009
The company is noted for a wide range of consumer audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA(R) LCD high-definition television, Cyber-shot(R) digital camera, Handycam(R) camcorder and Walkman(R) personal stereo. Sony is also an innovator in the IT arena with its VAIO(R) personal computers and in high-definition professional broadcast and video equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM(R) HD and the CineAlta(TM) lines of cameras and camcorders, and the SXRD(TM) 4K digital projector. (PR Newswire)
CBS Fails to Kill Dan Rather Lawsuit Sep 22, 2009
Rather now produces a news program, "Dan Rather Reports," for HDNet, a high-definition television channel chaired and co-founded by Mark Cuban, the Internet entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. The lawsuit is Rather v. CBS Corp, New York State Supreme Court (Manhattan), No. 603121/2007. (Newsmax)
'Water-stop town' grows into entertainment mecca Sep 20, 2009
For the most part, though, dissent has been muted by the "wow" factor of a stadium with a high-definition television that hangs from the roof and is almost 60 yards long, plus a high-powered lineup of special events that already includes the Super Bowl, college basketball's Final Four and the NBA All-Star game. Both stadiums are projected to have a combined $200 million economic impact in Arlington, said Trey Yelverton, the deputy city manager. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Fearless Picks: WVU - Auburn Sep 19, 2009
I didn't have to be there in person or even have a front row seat in front of a high-definition television to tell that Bill Stewart's plan is working and that Jarrett Brown is a special quarterback. I could see that just fine on the ESPN360 broadcast that I had coming through my television off of a connection from the computer. (BlueGoldNews.com)
9-19-09, 12:30am EST: Just now was enjoying MGM-HD movie "10 To Midnight" and the... Sep 19, 2009
With its "First Taste of Fame" stunt, the studio's high-definition television channel will feature a different star-making movie each night throughout September. Additionally, MGM HD will air a special Labor Day marathon of films that proved pivotal in the careers of Hollywood's elite. (Multichannel News)
Next Dimension In TVs Not Ready For Prime Time Sep 18, 2009
After getting millions of consumers to upgrade to high-definition television, TV makers next year hope to get them interested in buying 3-D TV. ... But though the industry is rallying behind 3-D, high-definition television was an easy sell compared with 3-D TV. Consumers understand the benefits of crisp, realistic video when it comes to programming. (Investors Business Daily)
Review: Can the Zune HD close the iPod gap? Sep 16, 2009
Another powerful feature -- potentially -- is that, with the purchase of a $90 HDMI dock, you can play high-def movies acquired from Zune Marketplace through high-definition television. On the down side, you can play back the content only at 720p, which is the highest resolution the Zune HD supports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sears' Blue Electronics Crew Fires up Football Fans Sep 11, 2009
" Sears' Blue Electronics Crew ensures that customers have access to a wide selection of the latest top home electronics brands in-store and online. With financial offers like Real Time Price Check and customer choice of 10 percent savings or 24-months no interest financing with Sears Card, Sears' customers will always have the best deal of any local retailer. Additionally, Sears provides service and savings to shoppers by providing next day delivery for larger items and financing options such... (PR Newswire)
Romania to launch its first space rocket in October Sep 10, 2009
Founded in 2007, the Google Lunar X Prize competition is aimed at kicking off a rocket to the moon capable to successfully land a mobile spacecraft on the Earth's satellite, move it across 500 meters and beam home high-definition television views from the lunar surface. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bringing HD Into Focus Sep 10, 2009
Thom Calabro: The Emmys are given out to products that advance television in some way, and when you look at high-definition television, there are some issues with focusing. Even though we make very sharp lenses, the operator has to focus the lens and that can be rather difficult for HD.. (Multichannel News)
SureWest Sports Show and ESPN Radio 1320 Deliver More Local High School Sports Coverage to Sacramento Sep 5, 2009
Headquartered in Northern California for 95 years, the company expanded into the Kansas City region in February 2008 with the acquisition of Everest Broadband, Inc. and offers bundled residential and commercial services that include IP-based digital and high-definition television, high-speed Internet, Voice over IP, and local and long distance telephone. SureWest was the nation's first provider to launch residential HDTV over an IP network and offers one of the nation's fastest symmetrical... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Perpetual road game Sep 4, 2009
There s some benefits to it, said Love, who has been driving the motor home for seven or eight years and has it outfitted with a king-size bed, Internet access, satellite dish, and high-definition television. I used to fish a lot during my down time off the course, but I don t get to do much of that anymore. (Boston Globe)
Humax Selects Broadcom's DTV and Panel Processor Technology for DVB Televisions Sep 3, 2009
"We look forward to our continued collaboration with Humax in addressing future high definition television capabilities in Europe.". "We are committed to designing advanced televisions and partnering with leading providers like Broadcom to enable superior picture quality, performance and next generation functionality that further enhances and improves the TV viewing experience in the home," said Jong-Uk Kim, Ph. (PR Newswire)
Argentina to adopt Japanese standard for HDTV Aug 29, 2009
A model displays a high-definition television or HDTV produced by Japan's audio visual maker Victor Company of Japan (JVC), seen here in 2005 ... BARILOCHE, Argentina (AFP) - Argentina will adopt the Japanese standard for high-definition television (HDTV) over its competitors from Europe and the United States, officials said Friday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Jimmy loves Jerry's video board Aug 28, 2009
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spent about $40 million on the boards, which are about 60 yards long, making them the world's largest high-definition television screens. They hang right over the middle of the field, 90 feet over the turf. (ESPN -- Football)
Preaching a gospel of cash, and reaping plenty from believers Aug 17, 2009
She gave $2,000 for the plane, and recently sent $1,800 for the team s latest project: buying high-definition television equipment to upgrade the ministry s international broadcasts ... She gave $2,000 for the plane, and recently sent $1,800 for the team s latest project: buying high-definition television equipment to upgrade the ministry s international broadcasts. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HD radio not living up to hype Aug 13, 2009
The very name HD Radio seemed full of promise in this era of high-definition television, or HDTV. But the HD in radio technology does not stand for high-definition. In fact, it stands for nothing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Avalanche! The Incredible Data Stream Of Solar Dynamics Observatory Aug 13, 2009
"SDO is going to send us images ten times better than high definition television," says Pesnell, the project scientist for the new mission. A typical HDTV screen has 720 by 1280 pixels; SDO's images will have almost four times that number in the horizontal direction and five times in the vertical. (Science Daily)
DirecTV has higher revenues, lower profits Aug 7, 2009
16 due to price increases and a shift to pricier services like high-definition television. The company's net subscriber additions grew 74 percent to 224,000 in the quarter. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Microsoft previews digital TV update Aug 7, 2009
0 version by offering improved interactive program guide (IPG) features and new tools for use with VOD, high-definition television (HDTV) and (DVR) technology, Microsoft said Tuesday. Specific features include on-demand storefronts for in-home shopping and a new programming recommendation service, dubbed Best Bets, that uses people's viewing history to help them find VOD movies to watch. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Television trail ride visits center of nation Aug 6, 2009
The ride and stopover in Belle Fourche is expected to be featured in Seay's RFD-TV cable show this fall -- but he added Tuesday night that he's hoping to get a high-definition television series out for an even wider audience. "We're negotiating," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Research and Markets: The Study 'New Television Insider: The Business of Emerging Technologies' Features IPTV, Interactive Services, TV over Mobile and High Definition Television Jul 31, 2009
It also includes IPTV, interactive services, TV over mobile and High Definition Television ... High Definition Television. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BSkyB Has $148 Million Fourth-Quarter Profit on New Clients, Rising Demand Jul 30, 2009
BSkyB Posts Fourth-Quarter Profit on Increased Demand (Update1) - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jul 30 04:11 London, Jul 30 09:11 Tokyo, Jul 30 17:11. (Bloomberg -- UK)
WPT Enterprises, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Jul 30, 2009
Production of Season Eight of the WPT television series in high definition television for broadcast on FSN is underway ... Season Eight will be filmed in high definition television. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic's Rave: Digital technology encroaching on theater territory Jul 30, 2009
High definition television displays, when coupled with either the new Blu-Ray disc format or a high definition cable/satellite signal, are capable of creating images that are often have a similar resolution (and comparable optical qualities) to the images projected in a digital theater. As a result, more and more people are choosing to skip the theater experience altogether in favor of simply watching movies at home. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
ION Media Networks, Other Washington-Area Broadcasters Demonstrate "Triple Play" of New Digital Television Services Jul 29, 2009
ION Media Networks, other Washington-area broadcasters, and the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) showcased the latest in high-definition television and new free digital channels, and previewed the launch of mobile digital television. These services can be broadcast simultaneously from each digital broadcast station. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DUGOUT: Maple bats create new risks Jul 29, 2009
Huge high-definition television screens are nice, but a front-row seat to a baseball game is the ideal gift. However, most fans fail to recognize the risk that is associated with these prime seats. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
IBBS to Provide Broadband Support for Windjammer's Cable Systems Jul 28, 2009
Specializing in more rural communities, Windjammer currently offers High Definition Television, High Speed Internet, and Digital Phone services to more than 70% of its customers and potential customers. About IBBS. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entrepreneur hopes to revolutionize video games Jul 26, 2009
WebTV still exists as MSN TV, even as consumer electronics makers rush to produce high-definition television monitors and other devices that similarly access the Internet without a computer. He left Microsoft in 1999 and eventually formed San Francisco business incubator Rearden Steel, now named Rearden Cos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Why Hub isn’t a top priority for Verizon’s new network Jul 26, 2009
Verizon s service, called FIOS, offers more than 100 channels of high-definition television and Internet speeds as high as 50 million bits per second. The service has mainly been deployed in small towns and suburban communities. (Boston Globe)
SureWest to Participate In 3rd Annual Capstone Investments Small Cap Investor Conference Jul 25, 2009
Headquartered in Northern California for more than 90 years, the company expanded into the Kansas City region in February 2008 with the acquisition of Everest Broadband, Inc. and offers bundled residential and commercial services that include IP-based digital and high-definition television, high-speed Internet, Voice over IP, and local and long distance telephone. SureWest was the nation's first provider to launch residential HDTV over an IP network and offers one of the nation's fastest... (PR Newswire)
Q: Now that all TV broadcasts are digital, are there plans and a timetable for them all to be in HD? Jul 24, 2009
A: There is no requirement for TV broadcasts to be in high-definition television, or HDTV, or for a percentage of a station s programming to be in HDTV, said David Fiske, spokesman for the Federal Communications Commission. The federal law that took effect on June 12 requires that all full power TV broadcast stations broadcast in digital format only, but the decision to broadcast in HD is the choice of each station licensee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Seacom to slash broadband costs Jul 23, 2009
Online Edition Powered By IOL. DisplayAds('SkyLEFT',17,). (Business Report, South Africa)
DEL MAR: Opening Day hats soar to new heights Jul 23, 2009
They were hoping their glamorous, floral or outrageous chapeaus would claim the 40-inch Toshiba high-definition television set awarded to the grand prize winner in the One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest. Crystal Chessher of San Marcos came early with a dual purpose: First, to snag the top prize and second, to raise money for a charity for retired race horses. (North County Times)
Majerle's Sports Grill heads to Goodyear Jul 22, 2009
The concept offers American fare and will feature 20 high-definition television screens as well as a 12-foot screen and quad processing, which allows four images to appear on one screen at the same time. Majerle s downtown, 24 N. Second St., is a staple for the lunch and before-game crowds. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Mediacom Communications Second Quarter 2009 Teleconference Announcement Jul 22, 2009
Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of broadband products and services, including traditional video services, digital television, video-on-demand, digital video recorders, high-definition television, high-speed Internet access and phone service. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New cafe is open on west side of Watertown Jul 22, 2009
The building also has a high definition television that regularly shows children's programs and movies for families. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Jazz retain Millsap Jul 18, 2009
The 50-year-old Cuban owns the Mavericks, HDNet, a national high-definition television network, and Landmark Theaters. He has also been rumored to be interested in purchasing a stake in Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
WDSC, Bright House partner with converter Jul 18, 2009
WDSC-TV15 also has partnered with a leading national electronics distributor to provide WDSC members with deep discounts on the purchase of new name-brand digital and high-definition televisions. Station members interested in learning more about whether they are eligible to receive the converter box at no charge for 12 months or who want to know more about the digital and high-definition television purchase offer should visit the station Web site at or call 800-638-9238 or 386-506-4415. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Seeing big picture for PPV pricing Jul 17, 2009
There's no doubt that when high definition television finally delivers University of Hawai'i sports on pay per view it will provide the sharpest, most vivid viewing experience yet. Less clear is what it will mean for attendance at UH events. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sugar Land to get Hyatt Place hotel Jul 17, 2009
Each guestroom will have a 42-inch, high-definition television; an eight-foot sectional sofa-sleeper; and the Hyatt Plug Panel that allows guests to connect portable media devices directly into the TV.. The Sugar Land Hyatt Place is the second recent hotel for the development partnership of Woodbine and Hyatt, which recently opened the Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert in Arizona. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
» View More Jul 15, 2009
The number of worldwide high-definition television households continues to increase. The worldwide total of HDTV households, which are defined as households with an installed HD-capable TV set that also receive and watch HD programming, are on track to increase by 25% in 2008. (Multichannel News)
Roxanne Austin Named President and CEO of Move Networks Jul 14, 2009
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Indictment Charges Civilian Navy Employees and Contractors With Fraud and Bribery Jul 8, 2009
In addition to obtaining government contracts through bribery, the indictment alleges that the defendants caused fraudulent bills to be submitted to and paid by the U.S. government for personal goods and services, including: computer database repairs; cell phone services; two 52-inch high-definition televisions; one 40-inch high-definition television; two home entertainment systems; a PlayStation-3 system; a Blu-ray disc player; a digital camera and a global satellite positioning system. The... (PR Newswire)
CBS College Sports Network and The Mtn. Launch on Cox Cable in Arizona, and Orange County, Calif. Beginning Aug. 1 Jul 8, 2009
Cox's 18,500-mile hybrid fiber coaxial cable network throughout Phoenix and Southern Arizona provides homes and businesses with digital television, high speed Internet, home networking, high-definition television and digital telephone service over its own nationwide IP network. During the past seven years, Cox has topped numerous J.D. Power and Associates' studies of customer satisfaction, most recently receiving top honors for residential telephone speed Internet, and business data services. (Themwc.com)
Q&A: CableLabs' Dick Green on HD's Future Jul 8, 2009
MCN: What are some of the key things CableLabs has been doing to help the industry prepare for the next generation of high-definition television. Richard Green: We are focused on finding technologies that advantage the cable industry and, in terms of HD, one of the major areas is, of course, 3-D, which we've been working on now for about 18 months. (Multichannel News)
Tips for looking good in HD Jul 7, 2009
If you don't have a high-definition television set, though, you may want to hold off on going the HD route. "You won't see the difference (in the resolution) if you don't have an HDTV," he pointed out. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Full Schedule Jul 5, 2009
It will be offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV) and will feature many well-known personalities covering conference athletics. Illini great Howard Griffith, for example, will serve as a studio analyst for Big Ten football. (Fightingillini.com)
Hanson aims to carry dominance into July Jul 4, 2009
WASHINGTON -- In a dark visiting team lounge at Nationals Park, a large high-definition television illuminated Tommy Hanson's body, as the 6-foot-6 pitcher leaned back in a leather seat, watched a movie and relaxed the afternoon before his scheduled Saturday start. It's easy being Hanson these days. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Kaiden Kondelis, 4 (left), and Tayleigh Hopkin, 5, work on the Fourth of July parade float for the West Park Hospital Seedlings Center on Tuesday. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jul 2, 2009
Among prizes are a laptop computer, high-definition television, 300 in Cody Bucks and gift certificates. Theyre all worth winning, Skylighters president Bryan Henderson said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
The Haier Home Inspired by You. Made by Us. Tour Hits the Highway Jul 1, 2009
" The living room will showcase a mounted that will play footage of NBA action, as Haier is the official HDTV of the NBA. The kitchen will have a wide variety of Haier products, including the , Haier's new tall tub dishwasher and a 40 bottle wine cellar. Finally, the laundry room will feature a working washing machine and dryer. As an added bonus for touring the vehicle, the Haier products will have forms available for mail-in rebates from $20.00-$100.00. The most exciting part of visiting the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Science of Good Decision-Making Jun 30, 2009
Would the electronics industry be different today if the U.S. firms decided to invest in developing their inventions like the fax machine, the video recorder, and high definition television. The Science of Good Decision-Making. (Suite101.com)
CloverLeaf and Minerva Deliver IPTV Interactivity to Independent Telephone Companies Jun 29, 2009
Minerva's iTVManager is a comprehensive software platform for the delivery of next-generation IP-connected television services, including high-definition television (HDTV), personal video recording (PVR), whole-home digital video recording (WHDVR), pay-per-view (PPV) and video-on-demand (VOD). The Minerva platform also offers a robust set of APIs that enable third-party developers to integrate and deploy the latest communications and entertainment applications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wireless wizards Jun 24, 2009
Besides wireless internet access, this includes high-definition television. Other Escape Wire products are wireless security cameras and digital signs, some of which relay airline flight status, for hotel customers to monitor airport terminal boards in the lobby. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Tech.view: The long goodbye Jun 16, 2009
It allows them to deliver either a large number of new channels with a picture quality no better than today s television, or a few new channels with the superior video quality of high-definition television (HDTV). What is rarely mentioned is that going digital will also let television broadcasters break into the telephone and internet-access business, as their cable-television rivals have already done. (The Economist)
Sox-Yankees tickets to be raffled off at June 27 celebration Jun 16, 2009
A $5 ticket can also be purchased for a chance to win a 42-inch plasma high definition television. A limited amount of tickets will be sold for the two raffle drawings scheduled to occur just prior to the climactic fireworks display around 10 p.m.. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Arris' Pizza & Pub opens new banquet-meeting area Jun 16, 2009
The room also includes big-screen, high-definition television sets. The 7,500-square-foot Arris' Pizza and Pub next door is equipped with several big-screen, high-definition television screens. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Dallas Chamber celebrates 100 years Jun 5, 2009
Terdema Ussery II, president and CEO of the and the Dallas high-definition television network HDNet, added that children in local elementary and secondary schools must get the best education possible in order for universities to produce the best talent. The bottom line is, if we don t educate these kids, we re going to have major problems down the road, he said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Ended April 30, 2009 May 28, 2009
" Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc.'s subsidiaries worldwide. ? 2009 TiVo Inc. All rights reservedThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to, among other things, TiVo's future business and growth strategies including TiVo's mass distribution strategy and the timing of additional mass distribution deals, profitability... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Big Ten Network Celebrates Illinois Day on May 31 May 28, 2009
The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). The Big Ten Network is a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks. (Fightingillini.com)
Mavericks' Mark Cuban Says SEC's Insider-Trading Case Should Be Dismissed May 27, 2009
Cuban owns the HDNet high-definition television channel and the Landmark Theater chain. He made his fortune through the sale of Broadcast. (Bloomberg -- US)
QuStream Corporation Reports 2009 First Quarter Results May 27, 2009
QuStream, embracing the PESA brand and FortelDTV technology, is a global provider of integrated solutions to the creators and distributors of professional video content including the high-definition television and professional audio/video market segments. QuStream has operations in Huntsville Alabama, Duluth Georgia, Toronto Canada and Beijing China. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
McIngvale Known For Charitable Work May 23, 2009
So, McIngvale sent Simmons a 42-inch high-definition television, which cost about $2,000. The shipping cost just as much. (Click2Houston, TX)
