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The PlayStation 3 was Blu-ray’s ultimate Trojan horse

December 4, 2019
As the PlayStation 3 came to market in 2006, prices of HDTVs were falling. More consumers were looking to upgrade the big screen in their living rooms. And so the entertainment industry was eager to move on from DVD and rerelease films in hopes that people would “double dip” and repurchase their favorites in high-definition quality (and at a higher price). But instead of a straightforward…
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Sony rolls out Android TV updates to some Bravia models w/ Pie, AirPlay 2, more

December 4, 2019
Sony is perhaps the biggest name currently using Google’s Android TV platform in consumer products, and this week it’s rolling out a big update. Several of Sony’s 2018 and 2019 Bravia TVs are getting updates with Pie, AirPlay 2, and more. Android Pie has only rolled out with a handful of Android TV products so far including Shield TV, the JBL Link Bar, and a few…
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Apple confirms shutdown issue with the 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro

December 4, 2019
Apple’s MacBook Pro issues are still ongoing, as it recently issued a support document confirming an unexpected shutdown problem on the entry-level 13-inch 2019 MacBook Pro. According to MacRumors’ forum, the model can suddenly shut down when it hits about 25 to 50 percent of its battery life and you can only turn it on again by connecting the charger. Apple has issued a support…
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Motorola One Hyper goes official w/ Android 10, pop-up camera, 45W charging

December 4, 2019
Motorola has officially announced the Motorola One Hyper, a mid-range smartphone that comes with some surprising specs. While we await a true premium Motorola-made device, the One Hyper looks to give us a bridge between the mid-range and high-end as it comes with a ton of features found on more expensive devices but has a $400 price-tag. The headline-grabbing inclusions will no doubt be the…
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