Monthly Archives: December 2009
TV Watching Surges in the UK
Written on December 21, 2009 at 11:47 am, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The UK’s Ofcom reports that British families are watching more television, sending more text messages and enjoying the lowest prices. TV watching surged more in the UK in the last year […] More
Beyond HDTV
Written on December 21, 2009 at 9:57 am, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The Super Bowl in Canada with US Commercials
Written on December 20, 2009 at 10:02 am, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
Suite101.com asks the burning question of all Canadians: “Is it Possible to Watch American Shows Without Simsubs [simulcast-substitution]?” Steve Hatton tells you what Canadian TV doesn’t want you to know. […] More
Gadgets That Defined The Last Decade
Written on December 20, 2009 at 9:57 am, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
Kelly Evenson of The Examiner at examiner.net has put together her list of gadgets that have defined the last decade. At number 10 is satellite radio and HD radio (although […] More
Blu-ray Disc Association Announces Final 3D Specification
Written on December 17, 2009 at 4:00 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the “Blu-ray 3D” specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic […] More
MIX Foundation Changes Name, Seeks Partners For TEC Awards
Written on December 17, 2009 at 3:35 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio, presenters of the Technical Excellence & (TEC) Creativity Awards, announced today that it has changed its name to the TEC Foundation for Excellence […] More
Who Needs 'Avatar' When You Have 'Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln’ at Disneyland?
Written on December 17, 2009 at 3:32 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The LA Times reports that the latest incarnation of “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln,” opening Friday at Disneyland, features something old, something new, something borrowed and plenty of red, white […] More
Survey Shows Loud Commercials a Turn-Off for Majority of TV Viewers
Written on December 16, 2009 at 3:42 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
A vast majority of U.S. television viewers are so annoyed by loud TV commercials that they reduce or mute the volume, or change the channel altogether, according to a just-released […] More
Piano Maker Steinway Moves into the Hi-Fi Business
Written on December 15, 2009 at 3:27 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
CNET reports that renowned piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons has partnered with Danish high-end audio manufacturer Lyngdorf to create a new company, Steinway Lyngdorf. The Steinway Lyngdorf Model D Music System […] More
20% of TVs Shipped in Europe in 2010 Will Have Internet Capability
Written on December 15, 2009 at 2:54 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
The first TV and Blu-ray devices capable of accessing content directly from the Internet emerged in Europe during 2009 and will start to gain ground fast, with more than 20% […] More