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92nd PGA Championship loads up with HD, online, mobile and 3D video this weekend

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:49 +0000

Just in case you haven't already been spending the day following Tiger Woods up and down the course in Whistling Straights, between PGA.com and TNT, there's plenty of ways to watch the PGA Championship this weekend. 3D coverage kicks off shortly, broadcast from holes 12 and 17 between 3 ……

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HDTV Listings for August 12, 2010

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:49 +0000

What we're watching tonight:

ESPN (720p) has Panthers/Ravens preseason football at 8 p.m.
Fox (720p) has the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance at 8 p.m…….

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Ask Engadget HD: Should I buy a 720p HDTV?

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:49 +0000

While you may already be drooling over a Super Hi-Vision TV, in the present day we're still pretty limited when it comes to resolution. While 1080p HDTVs have been around long enough to dominate the market at most price points, there are still plenty of 720p models hanging around, and Brian……

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Lost's bonus episode, New Man in Charge, preview clip (video)

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:35 +0000

Lost addicts craving a taste before diving back in with the full series and season 6 DVD/Blu-ray boxed sets later this month can check out a clip of the bonus episode, New Man in Charge, embedded after the break. Word is the full length version is already floating around the interwebs, but if you&#……

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New Pioneer Elite G-Clef line tempts new would be crop of audiophiles

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:35 +0000

Pioneer has announced its new, suave-looking Elite G-Clef line, consisting of two integrated stereo amplifiers dubbed the SX-A6MK2 ($700) and SX-A9MK2 ($1,600), along with a pair of CD/SACD players, the PD-D9MK2-K ($1,500) and PD-D6MK2-K ($700). Despite retailing above the brand's new lower-pri……

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Blu-ray releases on August 10th 2010

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:35 +0000

Its the hottest month of the year in the northern hemisphere and there's not much new to watch on Blu-ray. Steve Carell's latest comedy might be worth a look if you are looking for a laugh or two, but with an IMDB score of 6.6, we wouldn't expect much if we were you. Two we know are good……

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Engadget HD Podcast 206 - 07.27.2010

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:38 +0000

Enjoy the special treats included in this podcast, as we are pleased to have frequent listener/UStream chatter JMallory contributing his voice as we break down the last week of all things HD related. The new UltraViolet DRM standard is first up for discussion, as well as Netflix's international ……

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U2 360° Tour Blu-ray actually makes compelling use of BD-Live

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:38 +0000

Normally, if asked to choose between living with or without gimmicky BD-Live enabled bonus features, we'd pick the latter. Musical preferences aside though, U2's use of the technology on their 360 Tour Blu-ray to share select performances from their 2011 tour is just the kind of cool use ca……

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Alien Anthology Blu-ray trailer revealed, plus video of Comic-Con booth

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:37 +0000

Comic-Con may be over, but if you didn't make it to San Diego this year there are still some things to enjoy, like these two Alien Anthology related videos. First up is a trailer for the 6-disc, four-movie box set, followed by a peek at the Alien booth from the con, complete with pods. Check bo……

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Lionsgate brings Apocalypse Now to Blu-ray October 19

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:41 +0000

Lionsgate has worked out a deal with director Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Corporation that allowed it to release his most recent flick, Tetro, but the big news is what's next — Apocalypse Now. The classic Vietnam War flick arrives on high definition for the first time October 19 in ……

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