The world’s largest retailer is trying to live up to their smiley face and listen to their customers. Cheap gas, culturally targeted stores, and a less mafia-like approach keep the people’s wallets open.
Just when you thought there was a limit to data storage, say hello to Mempile's five-terabyte disc. Compared to the 50GB capacity of Blu-ray, it'll potentially hold 100X more bits and bytes. Compared with CDs, the ratio grows -- One Mempile disc for every 7,700 CDs. ...
Recent news on the HD/Blu-ray DVD next-gen war highlights the umbrella issue of new technology causing customer confusion. For the most part, the Sony/Phillips backed Blu-ray DVD has been prevailing (Blockbuster recently decided to release on Blu-ray only and Target opted to sell only Blu-ray systems.) But since Toshiba's HD...
Sony DADC officially launched Blu-ray disc production in the U.S. last week with the ability to manufacture 750,000 single-layer BD discs a month, just ahead of the format's launch at the end of June. The company now has three Blu-ray replicat ...
* Seven months after being acquired by a consortium of investors led by Sony, MGM last week became the sixth major studio to commit to releasing movie and TV titles in the Sony-developed high-definition format Blu-ray Disc. The announcement had bee * Seven months...
If last week's reports of talks between Sony Corp. and MGM are true, it would be at least the second time in three years that Sony has been around to kick the tires. The first time was in 2001, when MGM's controlling...
Angling for the inside track in the high-def sweepstakes, backers of the HD DVD format last week formally unveiled plans to introduce HD hardware and prerecorded software early next year. If the ambitious rollout plans succeed, they would give ...
By Jennifer Netherby High-def rivals agree that no agreement is in sight Las Vegas-- For now, it looks like there'll be two high-definition disc formats. That's the takeaway from a mix of industry players who took...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: * Microsoft has been trying to influence both high-def disc camps to achieve its goal of home entertainment domination. * But the studios might not be able to provide what Microsoft is demanding. ...
WASHINGTON--The House Commerce Committee held another hearing here last week to examine the halting progress in the Congressionally mandated transition from analog to digital and high-definition broadcasting in the U.S. In theory, the transition is WASHINGTON--The House Commerce Committee held another hearing here ...
You'd think that if a company got rid of the competing technology, it would be able to gain market share. Not so for Sony. Market share for Blu-Ray discs have actually fallen since HD DVD was taken off the market. Grabbing market share is regular DVDs, according to Nielsen VideoScan....
Online movie distributor Netflix plans to start charging subscribers who rent Blu-ray movie titles a monthly premium. Netflix CFO Barry McCarthy gave the news Monday during the company's quarterly earnings call: "As you are aware, purchasing Blu-ray DVDs costs more both at retail and wholesale than standard definition DVDs,...
Home Media Magazine's Conference Brings Industry Together to Discuss New Blu-ray Strategies and Fourth-Quarter Preview LOS ANGELES -- Home Media Magazine once again takes an in-depth look at the high-definition disc market with HD-3, the third annual High-Def Conference the magazine has produced on behalf of the home...
DALLAS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Data networks, HDTVs, Blu-ray BD players, and services such as residential broadband, mobile phones, and DTV will be the main product and service categories driving global growth in consumer technologies, according to Parks Associates. Digital Living Forecast Workbook - Global, a new...
One of America's Most Treasured Animated Classics Awakens Family Rooms Across The Country! BURBANK, Calif. -- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment WDSHE is proud to remind consumers across the country that one of America's most treasured animated classics, SLEEPING BEAUTY, releases tomorrow in an all new breathtaking Blu-ray...
Q: Some time ago you said in your column you paid $29 for a SanDisk 4GB high speed SD card, including a card reader. Where did you find the $29 bargain? A: I got that particular deal at Best Buy after seeing it in a Sunday...
Teleflora's Latest Creation Inspired by Disney's Highly-Anticipated Animated Feature LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the October 28 release of Walt Disney Pictures all-new movie, Tinker Bell on Blu-ray and DVD, Teleflora, the world's leading floral service offering only hand-arranged, hand-delivered floral arrangements by...
There are still secret places of splendor and magic SEATTLE, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of the American Southwest becomes a portal to wonder, beauty and mystery in Living Temples, a groundbreaking high definition program by Emmy Award-winning director Jan Nickman. The debut release...
Technicolor Leads the Way by Providing Comprehensive Blu-ray Service Offerings BURBANK, Calif. -- Thomson (Paris:18453) (NYSE:TMS) - the worldwide leader in video solutions for the Communication, Media & Entertainment CME industries - through its Technicolor Business Group, today announced it has established the first Blu-ray Disc Association BDA-approved...
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