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Tuesday Ratings: New Shows Take Back Seat to Staples

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,

CBS put forth very little effort last night, but still came away with two wins. Although it faced specials, originals, premieres and finales, the Eye network was on top with only repeats.

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NCIS* (12.2 million, 2.2/7 in 18-49) easily won the hour.
NBC’s TV’s 50 Funniest Phrases (2.1/6) amused 6.6 million.
House* (1.7/5) pulled in 4.2 million.
According to Jim (1.1/3) returned to 3.7 million.
Reaper‘s finale (2.2 million, 0.9/3) improved 400,000 over last week.

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Twitter Goes Hollywood

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet,

Twitter header Oprah and Ashton should be thrilled. Twitter has partnered with Reveille and Brillstein Entertainment to develop a TV series. With a concept by Amy Ephron, the unscripted show will have “ordinary” people tracking celebs.

Details are sketchy but Co-Producer Jon Liebman claims that, “We’ve found a compelling way to bring the immediacy of Twitter to life on TV.”

It sounds like a cross between reality TV and paparazzi-like stalking to us, but then we suppose everyone wants his/her 15 minutes.

iOrgane F8 TV-HiPhone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

HiPhone The unlocked iOrgaine F8 HiPhone combines TV and FM receivers, MP4 and MP3 playback, quadband GSM and Bluetooth connectivity. It also takes 2 SIMs at once and has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, preloaded software and a TF card slot with 1GB card included. The rechargeable 1800mAh Li-ion battery is good for 2.5 hrs. of talk time and 150 hours of standby. Pack that into a Meizu-like casing with an accelerometer and you have yourself quite a handy tool for $189.99.

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4 Plasma TV

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment,

Sometimes you just have to wonder about those that have. That would include “those” who will ring up Bang & Olufsen and order a BeoVision 4. The 103-inch plasma TV is custom built and can be mounted on the wall or ordered with a stand that will lift the TV with a button press. The cost of the deluxe TV (which includes delivery and installation) is $93,050 for the wall mounted version or $11,805 for the TV on motorized stand.

Sony BRAVIA Z5500 HDTV

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV,

Sony has a new BRAVIA to lust after, the Z5500. It features their Motionflow 200HZ with 200fps and Image Blur Reduction technology for smooth motion and sharper images. It also has been designed to go with their HT-CT500 Home Theater system. Add to that Engine 3 that analyzes and optimizes video signals from any HD or SD source and AppliCast that can connect to online services via Ethernet without having to switch on your PC.

Adobe Incorporates Flash in TVs

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Internet,

flash logo Adobe Systems has unveiled a new version of Flash designed for TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and other electronics. Referred to as “The Adobe Flash Platform for the Digital Home,” the platform allows viewers to see TV and Internet content on the same screen. YouTube will also be available. According to comScore, Flash is used for powering about 80% of online videos. Adobe says that the devices will be available in the second half of the year.

To The People Surprised By Obama’s Radicalism

Posted by Sal Traina Categories: Editorials, Elections, Media,

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It’s been a while since I posted here, but my past work is starting to seem pretty prophetic. I predicted the hard turn to the left, after President Obama pretended to be a moderate while campaigning. I also touched upon media bias, broken campaign promises, empty slogans, and radical ties, among other things.

I’m glad a small number of people are starting to open their eyes and question this administration, but why did so many people not see what I saw coming this past fall?

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Mitsubishi 3D-Ready Flatscreens

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment,

Mitsubishi has announced that it has a new series of 3D-ready flatscreen TVs, however they only work if the content is in “checkerboard display format.” The 737 series comes in 60, 65, 75 and 82-inch models with 1080p display and 120Hz refresh rate. An 837 series will also be available, except in a 60-inch model. While there may not be much 3D content out as yet, it’s still nice to know that they are coming. Pricing starts at $1500.00 and the high end will be $5000.00.

Bleeding Edge TV 307: LG 52LG60 Scarlet Series HDTV

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Podcasts, Product Reviews, Videocasts, Videos,

The LG Scarlet Series HDTV aims to add a touch of flair and style to your environment, all while bringing you that 120Hz, 1080p goodness. The front is finished in a glossy piano black, the LCD panel has a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and is ISFccc capable. The speakers are hidden in the bezel, which is a nice touch, and it’s got 4 HDMI 1.3 inputs, along with component, composite, and USB.

We give you a rundown of this 52-inch television set in this episode, and also give you a few details on our upcoming giveaway, where one of our viewers will walk away with this very item.

itoos T68HD PMP

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,

itoos PMP If you cannot afford an iPod, the Chinese company itoos offers a less expensive alternative. The T68HD PMP features a 4.3-inch 800x480 display, supports external memory and has TV-out and FM tuner. It plays 720p HD video and support for RM/RMVB and AVI video files. Choose between 4 and 8GB models. The 8GB carries a price tag of 599 Chinese Yuan ($88.00,) less for the 4GB version.

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