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Niveus Offers Free ?Basic? Version of Companion Media Center Software

A lightweight version of Niveus?s remote access software is now available for use with any Media Center.

2.35 Lens System Converts 1.78 Projectors to Cinemascope

Panamorph, which manufactures conversion lenses for home theater projectors, has recently introduced its UH380 lens and M380 transport, which turns a standard 16:9 projector into 2.35 content without black bars.

So Many Great Apple Innovations - Why Doesn?t Our Industry Take Notice?

Why aren?t our vendors in the home systems industry taking notice of Apple?s innovations?

Picture of the Day: Perfect Patriots

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What happens when the virtual world gets ahead of reality. (Thanks, KJ)

NEC Flask Phone?

NEC, the Japanese electronics manufacturer, recently unveiled a new concept phone that uses fuel cell as power.

The handset is apparently named NEC Flask Phone and, at a first glance, it looks like a giant lighter that Bigfoot might really love (if he exists and if he smokes). At a second glance, things seem a bit more serious, as this device is said to pack some sort of a touchscreen that also has the role of a keypad. The phone has a transparent case that allows users to see how much fuel is consumed, thus knowing when to recharge, and it's intended to be a device that perfectly integrates advanced technology and simple but elegant design.

Plasma Shipments Hit Record 4.4 Million Units in Q4 ?07

Shipments of plasma display panels (PDPs) were up 42 percent in Q4 of 2007 from their record Q3 levels, reaching nearly 4.4 million units, according to new research.

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