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Vivitek announces Qumi Q7 HD pocket projector, we go hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're into the portable projectors, Vivitek might be a name you're familiar with, and they just announced a new "pocket protector" called the Qumi Q7. We ended up getting our hands on the new device, and while the mini projector isn't really worthy of fitting in a pocket, it's still small enough that you can easily take anywhere without hassle. Read The Full Story

Opera updates TV Store and Devices SDK at CES 2013

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Opera is best known for its excellent mobile web browser, but they've recently been shaking things up in the TV industry with their newer TV web app store. Today at CES 2013, the company announced an updated version of the store as well as a new Devices SDK. Both have a new framework and offer several new features that users will seriously enjoy. Read The Full Story

Walmart announces new in-home disc-to-digital service at CES 2013

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Gadget manufacturers may be the ones taking the limelight here at CES 2013, but retail chains are also making an appearance and announcing some cool new services. Case in point: Walmart just announced an expansion to their disc-to-digital service by bringing it to the comfort of your home, making it easier to convert your physical media. Read The Full Story

Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater hands-on

, Jan 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Alongside the WeMo Light Switch that we got our little grubby hands on earlier, is the company's new Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater. It's essentially an iPad case that comes with a built-in speaker, giving Apple tablet users improved audio quality over what the default speakers provide, and providing a better movie-watching experience overall. Read The Full Story

Quentin Tarantino tips “Killer Crow” as 3rd in Historical Revenge trilogy

, Dec 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

In an interview this week supporting his brand new release of the film Django Unchained, director Quentin Tarantino has revealed that he's already begun writing a third in a trilogy of films that continues the Historical Revenge theme he started with Inglourious Basterds. It's not unlike Tarantino to suggest films he might work on and deliver and not end up doing so - he's done such a thing several times over his illustrious career - but it does seem quite possible given the language! Read The Full Story

American Experience “Silicon Valley” special hitting PBS in 2013 [Time/Date update!]

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

On the Tuesday, February 5th at 9PM, a new entry into the always-excellent documentary series AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will take on the information age: Silicon Valley. This made-for-tv documentary entry into the series will take on rural Santa Clara County's transformation into the "hub of ingenuity" of the modern age, also known as Silicon Valley by the whole entire planet. This film will begin back and the beginning: the creation of Fairchild Semiconductor and the rise to prominence of none other than Robert Noyce. Read The Full Story

SlashGear 101: What is Nintendo TVii?

, Dec 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

As the Nintendo Wii U gets wrapped up for presents for the holidays and is getting pumped up in hardcore fun-loving gamer abodes across the planet here at the end of 2012, so too is one of the most value-added features ready to create an impact with its television-enhancing abilities. What we’re having a look at today is the Nintendo TVii, a software experience inside your Wii U that works with both the main screen on your television and the miniature touch-friendly display on your Wii U GamePad. With Nintendo TVii you’ll be taking control of your television and interacting with a collection of media in ways you’ve never before experienced.

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Xbox LIVE explodes with video apps including Vimeo, Crunchyroll, and AOL On

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's not every day that the folks responsible for the Xbox LIVE app environment release so many items at once, and certainly not so many high-profile names as these. What we've got here is a fabulous list of additions to the Xbox LIVE lineup starting with Vimeo - finally you'll be able to have that one big YouTube alternative that makes your videos look just a little bit more refined than the competition - so smooth! Read The Full Story

First two Walking Dead seasons to get black and white treatment

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Walking Dead fans have a lot to get excited about. With the series more popular than ever here in the middle of the third season, AMC will likely be renewing the series for another season, meaning more dramatic zombie action for addicted fans. It gets even better though, as AMC has announced that it will be re-airing every episode from the first and second seasons in black and white. Read The Full Story

Oblivion 1080p Movie Trailer revealed with Joseph Kosinski attached

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Because you've more than likely never heard of the story behind "Oblivion", you're going to have to start with a viewing of the trailer and an understanding that this movie was first a graphic novel - aka a comic book. This story is about the future, it's got a lot of rather confusing elements made to excite your pants off, and you're going to freak out over the massive amounts of action in the trailer alone. You'll not know more until the third paragraph of this post after the trailer is viewed. Read The Full Story

Men in Black 3 Movie Touch app Review

, Dec 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

The folks at Sony Home Entertainment have teamed up with the folks at both UltraViolet and Sony Pictures Imageworks to bring to you an iPad-based interactive “Movie Touch” experience for the home video release of Men in Black 3. What you’ve got here is a vast collection of features that help you immerse yourself in the film, the plotline in and outside the film, and the creation of the film as well. The app itself is free, including a 10 minute preview of the movie inside, and if you’ve got the Men In Black 3 movie in your UV collection you can work with the full timeline right away.

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jOBS film to debut at Sundance Film Festival

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

We've talked on several occasions about the Steve Jobs bio picture made independently with Ashton Kutcher playing Jobs. The movie is called jOBS and originally I thought it was a very strange choice to put Ashton Kutcher in the lead. As more photos from the set of the film surfaced, it was clear Kutcher and the 70s version of Steve Jobs look eerily similar. Read The Full Story
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