First Impressions: Sony HDR-TG1.

I bought the Sony HDR-TG1 (TG3 in Europe). My first impression being that it is not just small; it is pretty, sleek and easy to use. Its body made with pure Titanium and Premium Hard Coating, makes it resistant to scratches and fingerprints. The HDR-TG1 is relatively...

Cash from Convergence: TV Shows on Second Life

A Second Life avatar can now pick up a television set to watch tv channels in a bizarre twist of ongoing mobius media convergence. One of these channels will be UK company 3DD Production’s music series, London Live, the first music show to appear on the cyberchannel:...

Like VHS Vs. Betamax Videocasette Fight, Consumers May Ultimately Pick Winner

"In a city built on wagering, the smart money is staying on the sidelines when it comes to the battle between two high-definition DVD formats. The first shots between Blu-ray, backed by a Sony-led consortium, and HD DVD, whose group is led by Toshiba Corp., were fired last...

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Netflix Adds HD DVD Rentals

Great news, now if only they'd stop throttling my usage... "Netflix has quietly added the the ability to setup your account to rent HD DVDs (with Blu-ray coming later this year). You can access the setup from Your Account page (look for "Account Preferences"). ...