Archive for December 5th, 2007

MovieBeam shutting down operations on December 15th

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Filed under: Home EntertainmentMovieBeam is calling customers today and telling them that the datacasting HD movie service is ceasing operations as of December 15th, with certain customers eligible for a refund on the hardware. It's been rocky going for the company since spinning off from Disney a couple years ago, ...

One dollar iPhones hit Canada

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Filed under: Portable Audio Merry Christmas. We're breaking up.[Via iPhoneWorld.ca] Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Rumor: CompUSA going out of business in January

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Filed under: Misc. Gadgetsdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/Rumor_CompUSA_Going_Out_of_Business_in_January';So we've heard enough banter about CompUSA being on its last legs and possibly shuttering completely after closing more than half the chain's stores earlier this year. Well, chalk this up to rumor (in fact, rumor with prejudice if you must), but we're privy to ...

Ford delivers first of 20 plug-in hybrids in California

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Filed under: Transportation Sure, plug-in hybrid tech has been around for a while, but no major manufacturer has stepped up and actually delivered on all the concepts and vague plans we've seen so far -- until yesterday, when Ford delivered the first of 20 plug-in hybrid Escapes to Southern California Edison ...

BenQ rolls out X-series LCDs aimed at gamers

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Filed under: DisplaysGamers looking for an "Xtreme" display to go along with their array other Xtreme gear now have a couple of new options to consider from BenQ, which just announced its new line of X-series LCDs. On the top of the heap is the 22-inch X2200W, which boasts a ...