The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which opens in the UK on Thursday, is shot in 3D at 48 frames per second — twice the rate of normal movies. You can see it in 2D, 3D and in certain cinemas at the full 3D High Frame Rate (HFR). But what difference does it make? What does …
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December, 2012
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10 December
Five lies your TV salesperson will tell you
Don’t be fooled by the jargon, spin and outright lies. Make sure you get the best TV at the best price. (Credit: Geoffrey Morrison/CNET) Using the time-honoured tactics of obfuscation, misdirection and a little bit of fear, the people who try to sell you TVs can hit you with some heavy-duty lies. Now, this isn’t to say that all TV …
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10 December
What is ‘Game mode’?
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET If you’ve bought a TV in the last few years, it’s likely that TV has a “Game mode.” As you’ve discovered (or will discover, now that you’re looking for it), this is not some supersecret hiding place for Angry Birds. That’s a different section. If you’re a gamer, Game mode might improve your gaming experience, but it comes …
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10 December
Foxtel launches new movie channel service
The pay-TV provider has revealed details of its new movie channel package, which will be replacing the Movie Network. (Credit: Foxtel) From 1 January 2013, Foxtel will move to a simplified package of movie channels with an increased emphasis on video-on-demand content. The new service, called Foxtel Movies & Premium Drama, comes in the wake of Foxtel’s acquisition of Showtime …
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10 December
Five lies your TV salesperson will tell you
Don’t be fooled by the jargon, spin and outright lies. Make sure you get the best TV at the best price. (Credit: Geoffrey Morrison/CNET) Using the time-honoured tactics of obfuscation, misdirection and a little bit of fear, the people who try to sell you TVs can hit you with some heavy-duty lies. Now, this isn’t to say that all TV …
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9 December
Optus trims Allphones ahead of customer
Optus is planning a major revamp of its retail stores for early next year, and has discontinued business arrangements with major players in its reseller channels in an effort to take control of and improve its brand image. (Credit: Optus) According to the Australian Financial Review, Allphones is the latest major Optus partner to be trimmed from the telco’s reseller …
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8 December
Nook Simple Touch e
Barnes & Noble is dropping the price of its Nook Simple Touch e-reader by about $20 starting tomorrow, with a new price tag of $79, the company said today. Not a full-blown tablet, the Simple Touch relies on a touch screen for flipping e-ink pages, navigating menus, and so on. CNET Reviews gave it four out of five stars and …
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7 December
GameStop to carry Kindle Fire, give $25 gift card with purchase
Shoppers can now get their hands on a Kindle Fire tablet in a new location — GameStop stores. GameStop, the large video game retailer, now offers the Kindle Fire family of tablets, including the 7-inch and 8.9-inch versions of the HD device and the 7-inch version of the regular Kindle Fire. The devices will sell for the same price as …
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7 December
Should malware risks factor into the iPhone vs. Android debate?
As Google’s Android operating system gains momentum in the smartphone market, some long-time Apple iPhone fans are considering a switch to Android. But should these former iPhone fans worry that Android alternatives won’t be as secure? With cyberattacks and malicious apps targeting Android smartphones increasing in frequency, some former Apple devotees are nervous about making the switch. In this edition …
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7 December
QWERTY BlackBerry 10 phone will launch before June
No need to hit the panic button on Research In Motion yet; its BlackBerry 10 phones aren’t facing any major delays, CNET has learned. Related stories Best Password Manager to Use for 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Spending All Night With the First iPhone Kanye West’s Donda 2 Skips Spotify, 5G …
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