TiVo the Dinosaur Just Got a New Jetpack

Oh yeah, and skip commercials. No commercials, and Batman whenever I wanted? This is the future of TV, I was pretty sure. Which turned out to be true. What could it be? A new cable tuner that embraced technology for cableco-provided VOD and other services? A multi-room system with a big box and many skinny satellite boxes connected by Wi-Fi? Perhaps a box with integrated Wi-Fi or maybe even integrated Powerline networking?...

March 3, 2010 · 1 min · 212 words · Barbara Scott

Samsung Sells the Most Flat Panels, But Vizio Is Lurking

But you know who grew way, way, way more? All of these figures are courtesy of iSupplis market analysis. So…do you have any TV brand loyalty? Or is it all about price? Company market share rose to 18.7 percent for the year, up from 12.6 percent in 2008. This gave U.S.-based Vizio the No.-1 rank in 2009, up from third place in 2008. The company already has established itself as the price leader in LCD-TVs....

February 22, 2010 · 1 min · 143 words · Shannon Norton

Samsung TL350 Shoots 1080p Video and 1000fps Video, Take Your Pick

The TL350 sports a 10MP CMOS sensor and a 24mm Schneider lens capable of 5x optical zoom. It shoots RAW and has full manual controls, so seasoned photographers can get down and dirty. Onto the good stuff: its one of the first non-superzoom point-and-shoots capable of shooting full-HD, 1080p video. We dont know how itll actually look, but thats a big deal. In any event, shooting at 1000fps crams the video down to a teeny 13878 resolution....

February 20, 2010 · 1 min · 163 words · Ryan Fuller

Samsung’s Best Ever Point-and-Shoot: TL500 Shoots RAW With Ultrafast F1.8 Lens and Twisty AMOLED Screen

Its possibly Samsungs best point-and-shoot ever, and it could be a Canon S90 killer. In October, we swore that the Canon Powershot S90would never leave our pockets. But we might be willing to empty them out for Samsungs TL500. Itll hit shelves sometime this spring. The high-end Schneider lens offers a 24mm, ultra-wide focal length and 3x optical zoom. For blur free images, the TL500s lens is also paired with Samsungs Dual Image Stabilization technology....

February 20, 2010 · 1 min · 123 words · Stephen Watson

Samsung’s Rugged Cameras: AQ100 Stays In The Shallow End, SL605 Sits By the Pool

https://gizmodo.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-ts2-rugged-camera-the-clumsy-photo-5456903 The AQ100 also shoots 720p video, shoots 12MP photos and sports 5x optical zoom. But it might suffice if youre looking for a cheap point-and-shoot for an accident-prone loved one. Like the AQ100, it shoots 12MP and has 5x optical zoom, though it only shoots VGA video. Both cameras will hit shelves this spring in a variety of colors. Additionally, the AQ100 features a bright, 2.7 inch TFT-LCD screen for framing and reviewing images....

February 20, 2010 · 1 min · 102 words · Nathan Wise

Samsung’s 4G N150 Netbook Will Be The Fastest In These Here Parts

Mobile World Congress isnt just about smartphones and dumbphones. Its now the second month into 2010, so the timing is pretty punctual for once. An extensive line-up of netbook and note PC showcase advanced mobile technology. Additional visual enhancements include an integrated Digital LiveCam for video-conferencing or live messaging. Samsungs public demonstration of Long Term Evolution (LTE) included a total solution from infrastructure to mobile devices. In particular, Samsung has developed its own access and core networks, which support multi-vendor interoperability....

February 14, 2010 · 2 min · 228 words · Sherry Goodman

Man Dumped Over Sexts Pre-Loaded In His Phone

He didnt write any of them. When the wrongly accused mans girlfriend found them, she naturally assumed she was a cuckolded Canuck. So it sounds like if any action is going to be taken, itll be a while. Its not clear yet if hes reconciled with his ex after these revelations came to light. She thought you actually used the phrase booty call to make a booty call! Surely there are other fish in the frozen tundra of Winnipeg....

February 10, 2010 · 1 min · 111 words · Shawn Robinson

Giz Explains: SSDs and Why You Wish You Had One

Thats why we want solid-state drives in our computers. Heres what it’s crucial that you know about em. https://gizmodo.com/giz-explains-everything-you-need-to-know-about-hard-dr-5106129 With an SSD, on the other hand, were talking straight silicon. Whats inside is a bunch of flash memory chips and a controller running the show. And, it’s possible for you to drop itat least, a little. So, lets talk a bit about flash memory itself. Flash memory is made up of a bunch of memory cells, which are made up of transistors....

January 21, 2010 · 3 min · 432 words · Jamie Garcia

What It Feels Like to Watch 3DTV: Viewing a Digital Diorama

Ive written a lot about 3DTV and that I consider itoccasionallyincredible. Allow me: https://gizmodo.com/im-sold-on-3d-tvs-and-i-kind-of-hate-myself-for-it-5443165 I stood on a crowded CES floor with an assignment I dreaded. And these stupid screens are so unimpressive at first glance. To the naked eye, the screen is a tad blurry and maybe even a bit washed out. Then you slip on a pair of lightweight, heavily-douchey, thick-framed glasses. The image you see will vary with content....

January 12, 2010 · 2 min · 286 words · James Barrett

I’m Sold On 3D TVs…And I Kind of Hate Myself For It

Ive seen OLED 3D, plasma 3D, LCD 3D and LED LCD 3D. And Ive finally made up my mind on the matter. I would buy a 3D TV this year. I wouldnt buy any old 3D tech. There is only one TV Ive seenout of very, very manythat captivated me like Avatar on IMAX. They didnt see a difference. So Im willing to call Panasonic and LG a tie. Those techs are a complete pass....

January 11, 2010 · 2 min · 233 words · Christopher Foley

Hands On: Samsung C9000 Ultra-Thin TV and Sweet Wi-Fi Video Touchscreen Remote

https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-led-lcd-hdtv-lineup-the-c9000-does-3d-and-has-5441310 Why a Wi-Fi video remote? The screen is vibrant and high-contrast, though it is LCD, not OLED. Still, I was impressed by its simple setup and lithe manipulation. Its like they finally found a good thing to do with all of those feature-phone interfaces nobody needs anymore. What do you do with it? If you like something, you just tap a control and its on the big screen. All of this, and I still havent gotten to the TV....

January 7, 2010 · 1 min · 103 words · Kristen Vang

Samsung App Store ForAllYour (Samsung) Gadgets

Applications can be downloaded and viewed all while watching TV. This year, consumers will be interacting with their televisions through a wide range of applications. Samsung Apps doesnt stop at home it also supports select mobile phones around the world. Samsung Apps will become the integrated service channel that offers services for Samsungs various electronic products in the future. More apps from partners globally will also be available within the year....

January 6, 2010 · 1 min · 103 words · Rick Wood

Samsung BD-C7500: Hope It Plays as Sweet as It Looks

Samsung says its latest connected Blu-ray players design was inspired by nature. The BD-7500 is just 1.1-inches thick and sports a wood design. Its also got built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi for access to Internet TV and Samsung apps. Theres no price point yet, but it should be available in the first half of 2010. The BD-C6500 combines performance and speed, and the entry-level BD-C5500 delivers an eco design. The ultra-slim equipment features an elegant nature-inspired wood design coated with jewel-like gloss....

January 6, 2010 · 1 min · 121 words · Nathan Mcguire