CE Launches

LG Launches U400 Phone with DJ Scratch Scroll Wheel in U.K

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:32pm.

London - Korean consumer electronics firm LG has introduced a new handset model in the U.K., which features an external scroll wheel that can be used to "scratch" tracks like a DJ does on a turntable. Offered through U.K. wireless carrier 3, the LG U400 allows users to scratch tracks loaded onto the phone, and also add any of 14 percussion sound effects by pressing other buttons on the phone. The company said it partnered with DMC to pre-load ten exclusive "scratch ringtones" on the handset.

Slim Devices Introduces "Transporter" Networked Audio Device

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 25, 2006 - 1:11pm.

Mountain View, Calif. - Consumer electronics firm Slim Devices on Tuesday introduced its Transporter networked audio device.

XM Satellite Radio Debuts Receiver for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 18, 2006 - 12:47pm.

Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with nearly 7 million subscribers, announced on Tuesday the release of a portable XM Radio receiver for many 1996 and later model Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

ReplayTV Introduces Digital Video Recorder PC Software

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 28, 2006 - 8:07pm.

Cupertino, Calif. - ReplayTV, a unit of Japan's D&M Holdings that develops digital video recorder technology, on Wednesday announced the release of its ReplayTV PC Edition.

Thomson Debuts Three New RCA MP3 Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:10pm.

Indianapolis - Consumer electronics firm Thomson on Tuesday introduced three new RCA-branded MP3 players, all of which support Microsoft-powered portable subscription services.

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Sling Media to Launch "Place-shifting" TV Technology in Japan

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2006 - 12:45pm.

Tokyo - Sling Media, a developer of "place-shifting" technology that lets users access premium home cable or satellite TV channels while away from any Internet-connected device, announced on Friday that it plans to launch its Slingbox product in Japan next month.

Toshiba to Release First HD DVD Recorder in Japan Next Month

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2006 - 6:56pm.

Tokyo - Japanese electronics firm Toshiba announced on Thursday that it will release its first HD DVD recorder in Japan on July 14.

Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory Launches Blu-Ray Authoring Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2006 - 4:41pm.

Seacaucus, N.J. - Japanese electronics firm Panasonic announced on Thursday that it has launched a Blu-ray Disc authoring service for movie studios at its Universal City, Calif.-based Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

Sony Electronics Introduces Whole-Home Entertainment System

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2006 - 1:40pm.

San Francisco - Sony Electronics on Wednesday introduced a new whole-home entertainment system targeted at the semi-custom and custom home markets.

Creative Technology Debuts Zen V Plus MP3 Player

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2006 - 1:38pm.

Milpitas, Calif. - Consumer electronics firm Creative Technology on Wednesday introduced its Zen V Plus MP3 player, a pocket-sized device with a 1.5-inch color screen for displaying photos and video.

Sony Pictures Releases First Blu-ray DVD Movie Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:54am.

Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on Tuesday released its first movie titles on the new Blu-ray Disc format, which are currently only compatible with one Samsung BD player model and a VAIO PC from Sony.

Toshiba Debuts New Line of Gigabeat Portable Video Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 2:24pm.

New York - Japan's Toshiba on Monday introduced two new portable video players to its Gigabeat line of portable media devices.

Creative Introduces $99 Zen Aurvana In-Ear Headphones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 1:56pm.

Milpitas, Calif. - Consumer electronics firm Creative Technology on Monday introduced its Zen Aurvana in-ear headphones.

TiVo Launches KidZone TV Parental Control Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2006 - 1:33pm.

Alviso, Calif. - TiVo on Thursday announced the availability of its TiVo KidZone service, which allows parents to automatically record family-friendly programming line-ups and prevent childrens' access to specific programs or channels.

Panasonic Launches HD Image Gallery for HDTVs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2006 - 1:17pm.

Seacaucus, N.J. - Panasonic Direct, a unit of Japan's Matsushita, on Thursday announced the launch of a Web-based service that lets owners of Panasonic HDTV sets download fine art and other images to display on their televisions.

Verbatim to Ship First Recordable HD DVD Discs in Japan Next Month

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 8, 2006 - 4:40pm.

Charlotte, N.C. - Optical disc maker Verbatim announced on Thursday that it will ship the industry's first recordable 15GB HD DVD discs to Japanese retailers in early July.

RCA Releases First HD DVD Player in U.S.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2006 - 12:01pm.

Indianapolis, Ind. - Consumer electronics manufacturer Thomson on Friday introduced its first HD DVD player in the U.S., the $499 RCA HDV5000.

Consumer Electronics Association Launches Digital Imaging Division

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2006 - 11:43am.

Arlington, Va. - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), a trade association for the consumer technology industry, said on Friday that it has formed a new Digital Imaging Division. Until now, digital imaging had been represented within the CEA as a special interest group formed in 2004 with 17 founding members.

Sling Media Introduces TV "Placeshifting" Service in U.K.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 30, 2006 - 1:22pm.

London - Sling Media, a provider of devices that allow users to access their premium home TV channels from any Internet-connected device, on Tuesday announced the availability of its Slingbox set-top in the U.K.

CyberLink Launches Digital Video Recorder for Soccer Fans

Authored by Robert Spears on May 30, 2006 - 1:00pm.

Taipei, Taiwan - CyberLink on Tuesday introduced its PowerCinema Football Edition, a digital video recorder and DVD burning application designed specifically for soccer fans.

LG Launches U400 Phone with DJ Scratch Scroll Wheel in U.K

Slim Devices Introduces "Transporter" Networked Audio Device

XM Satellite Radio Debuts Receiver for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

ReplayTV Introduces Digital Video Recorder PC Software

Thomson Debuts Three New RCA MP3 Players

Sling Media to Launch "Place-shifting" TV Technology in Japan

Toshiba to Release First HD DVD Recorder in Japan Next Month

Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory Launches Blu-Ray Authoring Service

Sony Electronics Introduces Whole-Home Entertainment System

Creative Technology Debuts Zen V Plus MP3 Player

Sony Pictures Releases First Blu-ray DVD Movie Titles

Toshiba Debuts New Line of Gigabeat Portable Video Players

Creative Introduces $99 Zen Aurvana In-Ear Headphones

TiVo Launches KidZone TV Parental Control Service

Panasonic Launches HD Image Gallery for HDTVs

Verbatim to Ship First Recordable HD DVD Discs in Japan Next Month

RCA Releases First HD DVD Player in U.S.

Consumer Electronics Association Launches Digital Imaging Division

Sling Media Introduces TV "Placeshifting" Service in U.K.

CyberLink Launches Digital Video Recorder for Soccer Fans

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