Accessories for games: more fun, more intensity

Author: martin  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Microsoft

Whether you’re an Xbox fan, a PC purist or a Playstation junkie, great toys, from chairs to new keypads, can make gaming more realistic, and more fun. The best thing about accessories for games is that, as long as they keep up with ever-changing technology, they can have some stunning features that you won’t regret investing in. (more…)

Take the boredom out of long trips with in-car entertainment

Author: thomas  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Alpine

These days it’s possible to have almost any kind of digital entertainment in your car. DVD players with colour monitors, audio systems and amplifiers are easily installed. All these devices will make long, potentially boring road trips more enjoyable. In-car entertainment is great for kids and helps avoid the common refrain all parents hate to hear: ‘Are we there yet?’ There are a variety of in-car entertainment systems, and it’s very likely that there’s one out there that’s perfect for you. (more…)

Beginner DJ tips: getting started with DJ equipment

Author: thomas  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Stock.Xchng

Like anyone starting out in the music industry, the beginner DJ needs to invest in some equipment before anything much can be achieved. Before getting started with DJing it’s important to decide how much to spend and exactly what the equipment will be used for, then base other decisions on that. It’s not likely to be a cheap process, so it’s a good idea to learn a lot about what’s available, and take time to make choices. (more…)

PVR Pioneer TiVo reports $10.2 million loss

Author: thomas  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Jared C. Benedict

TiVo, the company that all but introduced the PVR recorder sees its financial prospects looking less and less rosy each day, with reported losses of $10.2 million dollars. (more…)

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: New Wizard of Oz movie to appear in 3D

Author: daniel  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: MGM

In the wake of the recent success of Tim Burton’s 3D version of Alice in Wonderland, movie producers have made suggestions that the Wizard of Oz will also be getting a 3D makeover – in not one movie, but two! The news comes as little surprise to movie fans who’ve seen the influx to cinemas of 3D movies in recent years, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a lot of anticipation following the news that this old classic will soon be seen like never before. (more…)

Best blu-ray with the BDP-S560 Blu-ray player

Author: martin  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Sony

Sony’s new BDP-S560 Blu-ray player has a benefit that’s long been desired and hoped for in the Blu-ray market – it can connect directly to the Internet, saving users a whole lot of time and trouble. That’s not the only feature that makes this Blu-ray player a special one, but whether it’s the best Blu-ray has to offer, and whether Sony Blu-ray is ready to lead in the field, remains to be seen. A closer look at this latest offering yields some interesting facts and figures that just might have fans of Blu-ray technology rushing out to the shops. (more…)

The dangers of viewing with 3D glasses

Author: linda  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: ~C4Chaos

In the recent past there have been a number of amazing innovations in the world of 3D entertainment, from movie theatre technology to what we see at home, to highly developed games. As time goes by and the technology becomes more and more affordable, it seems likely that viewing images with 3D glasses could become a part of day-to-day life for many. Now researchers say that that might not be a good thing, as the dangers of 3D glasses come to light in research. (more…)

Playstation motion controller named – say hi to Move

Author: martin  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Sony

The Game Developer’s Conference kicked off with Sony unveiling the official naming and pricing of their motion controller. Say hello to the Playstation Move. (more…)

The Bigger Nintendo DSi XL

Author: linda  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Nintendo

The Nintendo DSi has been updated and upscaled. The new Nintendo DSi XL is now available, and with a bigger screen, it makes the gaming experience more exciting and interactive. The screen is 4.6 inches, compared to its predecessor’s 3.25-inch screen, and is displayed in a wide angle, making it easier for those around to catch in on the action. Although the hardware and resolutions are the same as the DSi Lite, gaming will be more pleasant and less eye-straining. (more…)

Literature classics at your fingertips

Author: daniel  //  Category: Entertainment
Photo: Samsung

Although for avid readers there is nothing like rummaging through a second-hand book store or flea market for great literary classics, there is something to be said for convenience and immediacy, and with the invention of eBook readers and the ability to download eBooks from the Internet, thousands of classics are almost instantly at your fingertips. (more…)