Video game console war heats with Xbox One launch
Microsoft on Friday releases its Xbox One game console, taking on Sony's PlayStation 4 in a battle for the hearts and minds of Internet-era home entertainment.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 21, 2013
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New Xbox to hit shelves in November in 21 countries
Microsoft on Monday fired a shot in the looming videogame console war with the announcement that its new champion - Xbox One - will launch in November in 21 countries.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 11, 2013
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Samsung unveils new TV platform to cut Google reliance
South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will release smart televisions equipped with its new platform built around the Tizen operating system this year, as it seeks to lower its reliance on Google.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 1, 2015
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Wal-Mart buys online movie company Vudu
US retail giant Wal-Mart plunged into the online video market on Monday with the purchase of Vudu, a company which delivers movies to Internet-enabled television sets and Blu-ray players.
Business
Feb 22, 2010
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Adobe extends Flash to TVs, Blu-ray players
(AP) -- Adobe Systems Inc. is extending its Flash platform to digital home entertainment devices like TV sets, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes.
Software
Apr 20, 2009
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Sony wins opening skirmish in new-gen console war
Sony's new-generation PlayStation 4 console scored an opening skirmish triumph over Microsoft's Xbox One on the eve of the Tuesday start of premier E3 videogame conference in Los Angeles.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 11, 2013
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Warner Bros. to impose 56-day delay on DVD rentals
Prepare to have your patience tested if you prefer to rent DVDs rather than buy them.
Business
Jan 6, 2012
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Microsoft delays new Xbox launch for 8 countries
Microsoft said Wednesday it was delaying the launch of its new Xbox One console in eight countries, while moving ahead with a November release in 13 others.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 14, 2013
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Microsoft hopes 'Titanfall' can boost Xbox One
Tech titan Microsoft—which has struggled to keep pace with Sony and its PlayStation 4—is pinning its hopes on a new action video game, ironically named "Titanfall."
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 11, 2014
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Amazon buys videogame studio Double Helix
Amazon said Thursday it was buying a California-based videogame studio, fueling speculation that the online retail titan plans to release its own console for home entertainment.
Business
Feb 6, 2014
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