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Toshiba TVs getting PS3 power
Toshiba is reportedly working on an LCD television powered by the PS3's Cell processor. Apparently Tosh reckons the chip can be used to deliver top-class upscaling, transforming standard low-def pictures into pristine HD images - or at least a "very close approximation of high definition", as well as the ability to stream several feeds at once - like in this picture. Out TBC | £TBC Toshiba
April 10th, 2008
BBC iPlayer coming to PS3
The BBC iPlayer popped up on the Nintendo Wii yesterday, and according the BBC tech journo Darren Waters, the PS3 could be next. Read more
Asus Essentio CS5110
Asus has just revealed its latest computer - and it's a bit of a departure from the super-cheap, super-accessible but pretty low-powered Eee PC laptop. Read more
April 9th, 2008
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North America bids farewell to Philips
It was one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of televisions for so many years, but in a world of crashing LCD prices and cross-sourcing, it seems that Philips can no longer compete in the largest territory and is handing over its North American business interests, lock stock and barrel, to Funai. The Japanese corporation will still continue to use the Philips and Magnavox branding of course, but behind the badge, Funai will handle all of the sourcing and selling. Read more
Produces blacks that are blacker than black
The KRF-9000FD projector uses LCOS technology to create a full 1080p image up to 200 inches in size and sports a couple of HDMI inputs, and cinematic perfectionists will be overjoyed it supports advanced calibration. It's going to be out later this month, but Pioneer is keeping schtum on the price. Read more
April 8th, 2008
Sound is bounced around the room wirelessly
Sony just whipped the covers off two new TV stands with built in speaker systems. Dubbed the “invisible home cinema” range, the new Bravia Theatre RHT-G900 and G1500 stands pack in 5.1 channel surround sound, without a cable in sight. Read more
April 7th, 2008
No Blu-Ray on Xbox 360!
We’ve heard it’s coming (and that it isn’t) more times than we care to remember, but Microsoft’s latest denial of Blu-Ray for the Xbox 360 makes us think they’re really serious. Read more
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Sony preps TVs with built-in Blu-Ray
Disc players, laptops and the PS3. They’ve all got Blu-Ray now, but Sony’s not satisfied. The Japanese megacorp wants its HD discs in TVs too. Read more
 
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