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PSA: PlayStation Network down for maintenance again from 6AM-midnight PT

By Sam Byford on February 2, 2012 02:54 am + 11 comments

In what's becoming an increasingly regular occurrence, the PlayStation Network will be down for Continue reading…
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Vizio's 58-inch 21:9 CinemaWide TV coming in March for $3,499, 50- and 71-inch models in 2H 2012

By Jeff Blagdon on February 1, 2012 10:49 pm + 43 comments

Although Vizio announced its new 58-inch CinemaWide HDTV at CES last month it held back on pricing Continue reading…
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'Breaking Bad' reinterpreted as a retro RPG

By Aaron Souppouris on February 1, 2012 06:12 pm + 11 comments

Tired of waiting for the final season of Breaking Bad? We have something to help the months go by a Continue reading…
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Sony Google TV update rolling out, adds 3D Blu-ray playback and speeds up Chrome

By Sam Byford on February 1, 2012 05:17 am + 11 comments

Sony may have announced new Google TV products at CES, but it isn't totally leaving owners of Continue reading…
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CinemaNow and Crackle now available on Xbox Live

By Tom Warren on February 1, 2012 05:05 am + 7 comments

Microsoft is pushing ahead with its entertainment plans for Xbox 360 users this week. CinemaNow and Continue reading…
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LG posts improved Q4 net loss thanks to profit from handset and TV divisions

By Tom Warren on February 1, 2012 04:32 am + 8 comments

LG Electronics reported its fourth-quarter 2011 results today. The South Korean company posted a net Continue reading…
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Sony promotes Kazuo Hirai to President and CEO effective April 1st, Stringer to be Chairman of the Board

By Sam Byford on February 1, 2012 03:25 am + 56 comments

Sony has officially named Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer in both roles. Continue reading…
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Sharp slashing LCD production by half at Osaka plant in response to sagging HDTV market

By Chris Welch on February 1, 2012 02:52 am + 2 comments

While Sharp may have high expectations for the large HDTV (60+ inches) segment, it would seem that Continue reading…
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Boxee's PC client sails permanently into the night

By T.C. Sottek on January 31, 2012 07:58 pm + 38 comments

Boxee announced back in December that its PC client would be shuttered, and the time has finally Continue reading…
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Google's Salar Kamangar: 'we are channelizing YouTube'

By Dieter Bohn on January 31, 2012 06:51 pm + 10 comments

Google's Senior Vice President for YouTube and Video, Salar Kamangar, discussed the new direction Continue reading…