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Blu-ray's high-definition resolution isn't just suitable for new Hollywood blockbusters--it can also showcase revitalized cinematic classics.

| Feature | Personal tech | 11/20/09 at 12:14 pm |


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Grab PSP Movies from Blu-ray Discs

Want to watch Blu-ray flicks on your Sony PlayStation Portable? Okay, you can't watch them natively on the handheld--the system tops out at 480x272 lines of resolution, after all. But according to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment America, now you can pull the PSP versions straight from the Blu-ray disc itself.

| Opinion | Personal tech | 09/30/09 at 10:09 am |


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Xbox 360 service improvements put Apple TV to shame

Microsoft's new plans to enhance its Xbox 360 video game console's potential as a home entertainment hub may ultimately put pressure on Apple to improve the Apple TV, if revelations at this week's E3 conference in Los Angeles are any indication.

| Opinion | Personal tech | 06/02/09 at 10:01 am |


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Adobe's new Flash can stream Internet content to TVs

Adobe developed a version of its Flash multimedia streaming technology that allows entertainment programming to run to TVs, set-top boxes and Blu-ray players from the Internet.

| News | Internet | Personal tech | 04/20/09 at 8:14 am |


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Netflix raises prices for Blu-ray rentals

Citing increased demand for pricey Blu-ray discs, Netflix is increasing rates for Blu-ray rentals.

| News | Personal tech | 03/30/09 at 2:07 pm |


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