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Sky Movies app finally arrives on Android HD

As reported on Engadget. By Alexis Santos Sky’s Movies app may be old hat for iOS users, but the companion experience has only just arrived on Android. By wielding the software, folks can look up what’s airing across the network’s film channels, read up on information about flicks and look up theater listings. Users can also catch streaming movies with the application (if a device is registered with Sky Go, of course), and even remotely set their Sky+ HD…

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Philips DesignLine TV is a seamless square pane of glass (video) HD

As reported on Engadget. By Alexis Santos Folks with an eye for unusual design likely had their interest piqued by Samsung’s“Timeless Gallery” TV stand, but now a new Philips television is stepping into the living room limelight. Dubbed the Philips DesignLine, the rig hides an LCD display behind a seamless glass pane with a black to transparent gradient that supports itself by leaning against a wall. The TV operates at 1,400 Hz and packs a dual-core…

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Watch Tom Cruise’s life as a ‘futuristic blue-collar guy’ in new ‘Oblivion’ featurette

As reported on The Verge. By Adi Robertson Late last year, we saw the first trailer for Oblivion, a post-apocalyptic thriller set against a vast and desolate landscape. While we already knew the project — fromTron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski — would involve Tom Cruise as a drone repairman on a world devastated by alien attack, a new three-minute featurette explains a bit more of his life and motivations as a “futuristic blue-collar guy” taking care of Earth. As…

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Netflix Gets Social In The U.S. Thanks To Facebook Partnership, After Over A Year Of Lobbying And Lawmaking

As reported on TechCrunch. by DARRELL ETHERINGTON Netflix today introduced Facebook integration for U.S. users, allowing subscribers who opt in to see what their friends have been watching and what they like best when logged into the service. The integration also allows users to post films or TV shows to their Facebook wall, as well as comment on their viewing activity. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explained to Bloomberg that social is the key to helping the service…

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Fox mobile apps add TV Everywhere streaming, 24-hour sports network due this fall HD

As reported on Engadget. By Richard Lawler Fox has been quietly busy over the last few days, unveiling plans for a 24-hour sports network that may be the biggest challenger to ESPN’s throne, and adding new features to its mobile apps. Fox Sports 1 is scheduled to launch Saturday August 17th, loaded with content including NASCAR, soccer (Champions League, Europe League and World Cup in 2018 and 2022), weekly UFC fights, college football, college basketball and in 2014, pro…

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Entertainment Tech

TiVo Mini goes on sale for $99.99 with a $5.99 monthly subscription HD

As reported on Engadget. By Daniel Cooper Remember the adage that good things “come to those who wait?” Well, if you managed to hold your nerve and resist signing up with Suddenlink, then your patience is ready to be rewarded. The TiVo Mini is finally ready to strike out on its own two feet four rubberized corners. The DVR extender will set you back $99.99, plus a monthly charge of $5.99, or a one-off payment of $149.99 — in a way, you kinda…

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Pixar’s Senior Scientist explains how math makes the movies and games we love

As reported on The Verge. By Tim Carmody Applied research by Tony DeRose and his colleagues takes animators from simple polygons to the limits of geometric storytelling Tony DeRose wanders between rows at New York’s Museum of Mathematics. In a brightly-colored button-up T-shirt that may be Pixar standard issue, he doesn’t look like the stereotype of a scientist. He greets throngs of squirrely, nerdy children and their handlers — parents and grandparents, math and science teachers…

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Redesigned YouTube channels exit limited beta, now up for grabs

As reported on Engadget. By Alexis Santos YouTube has had a revamped look for channels in limited beta testing since early February, but it’s now ready to spread the new-layout love to interested folks. Dubbed “One Channel,” the design refresh places an emphasis on making a user’s page look slick across different screen sizes and devices, adapting its style for the occasion — yes, even on TVs. Along with a look that provides more visual breathing room,…

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Movie studios sign on for satellite-based digital delivery to theaters HD

As reported on Engadget. By Richard Lawler We doubt we’ll see any reduction in ticket prices, but the process of bringing new movies to theaters could get easier very soon as five major studios have signed on with the Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC) to use its satellite distribution network. Lionsgate, Universal, Disney, Warner and Paramount are all on board with the scheme, which says it will provide participants access to “a host of delivery options”…

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America’s Cup Brings Beautiful Big Cats to the Bay

As reported on Wired. BY ADAM FISHER   Swedish team Artemis Racing under perfect conditions during a training session for the America’s Cup World Series. Photo: Abner Kingman     France’s Energy Team is among 11 crews competing in the AC World Series in San Francisco. Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget     A China Team crew member secures the boat as it is lifted into the water. The AC45 is a smaller version of the wickedly fast AC72…

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