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Boxee rolls out 1.1 update

The set-top box and one-stop DIY HTPC gets a revamped look, extra features.
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 11, 2011
We took a look at the Boxee Box (and some of its competitors in the connected-set-top box universe) earlier this week, and today the company announced an OS update (set to roll out over the next few da

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YouTube begins movie rentals

Google gets into the on-demand content fray in a big way with the announcement of YouTube movie rentals.
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 9, 2011
Following up on a post earlier today by YouTube head Salar Kamangar, the company formally announced the launch of its movie

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Samsung ups the ante on immersive TV

Samsung unveils the biggest 3D TV yet — at least the biggest we've seen so far this week.
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 9, 2011
Samsung today unveiled the biggest 3D set to come to market (that's just the Korean market for now) thus far.

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Cutting the Cord?

Consumers are watching more streaming content than ever, and fewer and fewer have TV sets — but are they abandoning cable?
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 6, 2011
Two recent surveys have come to different conclusions on whether or not American consumers are abandoning cable in favor of Web-based on-demand and streaming media.

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Bowie: artist, philanthropist

Pick up a David Bowie print, and support a good cause.
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 5, 2011
Man for all seasons, adopted New Yorker, and sometime visual artist David Bowie (who's the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Arts and Design) has contributed a print for auction to a new fundraising e

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iPod dock, Grande Luxe Edition

If you've been waiting for an AirPlay-enabled all-in-one that really brings the room together, Klipsch may be able to help.
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 5, 2011
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MC Vin Diesel - What Might Have Been?

We knew the teenage Vin Diesel had been a rapper, but who knew he kept such impressive company?
- By Michael Berk
- Posted May 5, 2011
Yes, here's evidence (posted by former Magic Band guitarslinger Gary Lucas) of a 1986 recording engineered by Lucas, featuring the teenage Diesel (then going by his given name,

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"Star Wars" on Blu-ray: The details. Really!

Disc-by-disc stats on the nine-disc "Complete Saga."
- By Ken Richardson
- Posted May 4, 2011
Hot off the Lucasfilm press. Text of the complete press release follows:

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"Star Wars": May the 4th be with you

"Star Wars: The Complete Saga" on Blu-ray. The details? Actually, the tease.
- By Ken Richardson
- Posted May 3, 2011
Well, not all.

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The Speakers Remain the Same!

Jason Bonham’s very personal Led Zeppelin Experience rambles on, plus transducers underfoot!
- By Mike Mettler
- Posted May 3, 2011
The next leg of Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience tour is officially underway, and I highly recommend you check it out. Dates and info are here.

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The Royal Wedding: the digital album

Loved that little ceremony? Loved the music even more? It's online right now.
- By Ken Richardson
- Posted April 29, 2011
Loved that little ceremony? Loved the music even more?
It's online right now.
According to a press release, The Royal Wedding: The Official Album is ready for purchase from "the world's foremost download and streaming platforms."

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The Droids you're looking for?

Sony's new offerings bring PlayStation to the Android tablet market
- By Michael Berk
- Posted April 26, 2011
Sony's PSN and Qriocity network outage may be ongoing, but the company's pressing forward on the mobile hardware front.

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