Archive for July 13th, 2008

Kodak’s answer to Apple TV: The Theatre HD Player

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Kodak's new little black media player.

(Credit: Kodak)

I’m not sure whether I should call the new Theatre HD Player Kodak’s answer to Apple TV, but that’s the best analogy I can come up with on short notice. Whether it is or not, Kodak is

Seagate ups ante to 1.5TB with new Barracuda hard drive

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

1.5TB is the new 1TB.

(Credit: Seagate)

Really, one terabyte isn’t enough? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that your insatiable need for more digital storage has left Seagate no choice but to announce the world’s first 1.5TB hard drive. The half-terabyte jump over …

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Belkin FlyWire transmitter

The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.

(Credit: Belkin)

Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 multi-room unit set to hit in October, and a stepdown $700 model dubbed the R1, which is intended for single-room installations.

TheFlyWire wireless HDMI kit garnered a nomination for the Best of CES Awards back in January, where it successfully demonstrated the ability to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio. (See a CNET TV video of the FlyWire in action after the break.)…

Comcast and Vonage collaborate on network management

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Talk about an odd couple. Cable giant Comcast said Wednesday that it will work with Vonage to help ensure Vonage’s Internet phone service works well over its broadband network.

The Comcast/Vonage alliance follows other similar announcements made with other Internet companies, as the cable operator tries to convince …

Dutch chipmaker sues to silence security researchers

Sunday, July 13th, 2008
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Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors has sued a university in The Netherlands to block publication of research that details security flaws in NXP’s Mifare Classic wireless smart cards, which are used in transit and building entry systems around the world.

NXP, formerly Philips Semiconductors, sued to prevent Radboud University Nijmegen …

Daily Debrief: What to bring to the Apple store

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

If you’re planning on waiting in line for an iPhone, be sure to do your homework and bring all the necessary items with you. Or, watch Wednesday’s edition of the Daily Debrief where I …

Is Yahoo eyeing Demand Media?

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Despite a hectic past two months fighting off a proxy battle with investor Carl Icahn, Yahoo is rumored to be sending out buyout feelers for social-networks company Demand Media.

Yahoo’s Hilary Schneider, who was recently promoted to oversee the company’s U.S. go-to market operations, traveled to Demand …

Kodak’s answer to Apple TV: The Theatre HD Player

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Kodak's new little black media player.

(Credit: Kodak)

I’m not sure whether I should call the new Theatre HD Player Kodak’s answer to Apple TV, but that’s the best analogy I can come up with on short notice. Whether it is or not, Kodak is

Seagate ups ante to 1.5TB with new Barracuda hard drive

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

1.5TB is the new 1TB.

(Credit: Seagate)

Really, one terabyte isn’t enough? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that your insatiable need for more digital storage has left Seagate no choice but to announce the world’s first 1.5TB hard drive. The half-terabyte jump over …

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Belkin FlyWire transmitter

The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.

(Credit: Belkin)

Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 multi-room unit set to hit in October, and a stepdown $700 model dubbed the R1, which is intended for single-room installations.

TheFlyWire wireless HDMI kit garnered a nomination for the Best of CES Awards back in January, where it successfully demonstrated the ability to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio. (See a CNET TV video of the FlyWire in action after the break.)…