Topic: News

Japanese technologists are developing new methods which will allow gamers to 'feel' in-game objects without having to wear complex haptic feedback gloves or other cumbersome peripherals.

Google have introduced a new Web browser designed to more quickly handle video-rich or other complex Web programs, posing a challenge to Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Sniffer dogs trained to detect pirate DVDs have become one of the UK Police's most useful tools in combating the illegal £200 million trade.

JVC have intoduced their first 2.1-channel Network Media System with Blu-ray Disc player - the NX-BD3 - to its line-up of Entertainment Systems.

Sharp have unveiled their new AQUOS LCD RGB LED Backlighted screen, available in 65" and 52" sizes, the Sharp XS1.

Disney have previewed its upcoming Platinum title plans, saying it will bring five of its most beloved animated classics to Blu-ray over the next two years.

If you’ve got the wall space to spare, then perhaps you’ll be attracted by the world’s largest TV - which also features a resolution four times better than crummy old full HD.

Toshiba's new ZF series of REGZA LCD TVs features the "Resolution+" technology, which upscales the standard definition picture into something that comes close to HD.

Panasonic is set to launch its range of Blu-ray video recorders in Europe, starting with France, the electronics giant has announced at the IFA consumer electronics show.

Sony has announced one of the most amazing televisions in the history of their company. The KDL-40ZX1, at only 12.2kg (equivalent to 26 pounds), is the thinnest LCD television in existence with portions of it only 9.9mm thick.

Panasonic have left people scratching their heads with their new DMR-BR630V set-top recorder that combines 6x Blu-ray recording VHS technology.

The iPhone Dev Team has posted PwnageTool 2.0.3.1, a revised version of the iPhone hacking utility released yesterday then quickly removed.

A US woman has said she accidentally sold a DVD at a garage sale that contained at least $1,200 hidden in its case.

Nikon have unveiled the D90, the world's first D-SLR with movie function. The camera promises to offer truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and high-performance features inherited from Nikon's new-generation DX-format flagship D300.

Samsung will announce at the IFA in Germany it's partnership with Yahoo to provide a new integrated internet access service in its TVs.

Philips will demonstrate 3D on Blu-ray at IFA 2008. The demo shows that the company's 2D-plus-Depth content format can be applied to Blu-ray enabling a great 3D movie viewing experience on a variety of displays.

It seems like many home video enthusiasts agree the Sony PlayStation 3 is one of the best Blu-ray players available, but Pioneer hopes to change that with the release of a pricey Blu-ray player that packs a powerful punch.

Rock the Vote has partnered with Microsoft in a move to help achieve its goal of registering two million under-30 voters in time for this fall's election.

Sony have announced a new version of its Playstation Portable handheld games console that can be used as a telephone, to go on sale in Europe and the United States in mid-October.

The computer games industry has launched an unprecedented assault on illegal downloads, demanding payment from thousands of families who obtained the latest releases over the internet without paying.