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835. Coming Soon: Web Video in High Definition
Adobe has announced that it is integrating the standard H.264 format, the same video format used in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD video players and the latest cable and satellite set-top boxes for high definition video) into the newest version of its popular Fl...
1766. Blu-Ray? HD-DVD? China Adds a Third Format
Not content with poisoning our toothpaste, dog food and toys, China now poisons the debate over which high-def disc format will prevail. While Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats slug it out for primacy, and consumers scream for the industry to make up its mind, China announces a THIRD INCOMPATIBLE STANDARD. The official-sounding Foundation of China High Definition DVD Industry Association approved the China High Definition DVD (CH-DVD) format, which was "developed" by Optical Memory National Engineering Research Center (CH-DVD is basically a counterfeit version of Toshiba's HD-DVD, with some proprietary code added).
2269. What YouTubeHD Might Look Like
We know that a higher definition version of YouTube is on its way. But just how hi def will YouTube go to keep video streaming instantly and a bit of bandwidth coin left in Google's pockets? Above is an example of a precompressed 960x540 video (not even HD) at 6000kbit/s that's been snuck onto YouTube servers
2479. Xbox 360 Marketplace Video Store arriving in the UK on December 11
A year after Xbox 360's movie download service launched in America it's finally coming to the UK - the HD download service launches here next week.
For 250 points you'll be able to download standard definition movies, or 380 points (£3.20) will get you a full HD version.
The initial UK movie launch line-up is a bit, shall we say, eclectic, with quality stuff like 300 mixing with ancient movies like Superman III, Swordfish (will be good to see Halle Berry's...

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2662. Queen's Speech and uninterrupted Casino Royale come to Sky Movies in high definition
Sky has nabbed two high definition treats for Christmas Day afternoon on Sky Movies 2 HD. First up, and marking the 50th anniversary on television,...

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2906. D-Link launches DSM-510 high definition MediaLounge player
Wireless media seems to be on the up right now, with D-Link's DSM-510 high definition MediaLounge player the latest gadget on the market to facilitate your audio/visual needs.

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2908. Channel 4 launches HD simulcast on Sky HD
Channel 4 has today launched its high definition simulcast channel on Sky. Announced in September, key programming from Channel 4's stable, including "Ugly Betty", classic...

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