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Philips GoGear Connect with Android 2.3 now available for pre-order with Jr.com
Philips unveiled their GoGear Connect portable media player just a short while back and it looks like it is already begun coming available for pre-order. So far, it looks like the pre-orders are limited to Jr.com, however they do have both the 8GB and 16GB models available. As for price, the 8GB model is $169.99 more »
Philips unveils the Android 2.3 GoGear Connect 3 portable media player
It looks like Philips has recently unveiled their latest portable media player — the Philips GoGear Connect 3. This device is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread running portable media player with a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen display. That being said, there are still some details missing — notably the pricing, release date and most of the more »
CEA Lineshows: Philips Wireless HD Net Connect, wireless display to HDMI PCs
Jealous of all your friends with WiDi in their laptops? Does your laptop have an HDMI port? If you answered yes to both of those questions Philips may have the answer for you with the Wireless HD Net Connect. The Philips Wireless HD Net Connect will bring wireless display to any laptop or computer that more »
Philips sells 70 percent of television business
Philips is dramatically scaling back its television division. Thanks to falling television prices and overall poor performance, Philips will turn over 70 percent of its television business to TPV Technology. TPV Technology is a manufacturer based out of Hong Kong. Philips will continue to own the remaining 30 percent and will collect 50 million euros ($72 million) in royalties every year starting in 2013.
Wireless HDMI coming from Philips, but it’s not cheap
With televisions getting thinner and lighter, hanging a television on the wall gets easier. However, there is still the aesthetic issue of cabling. Wireless HDMI technology is finally coming to homes in Germany this month. The Philips Wireless HDMI Link will be a two part system: one transmitter that hooks up to your components to more »
Apple and Microsoft have something in common: a patent infringement case
Tsera is suing 23 companies including both Apple and Microsoft over a patent regarding interfacing with a touchpad. In plain English, if a touchpad tries to make sense of your gesture-based input, Tsera may have the patent on that. The patent looks like it is broad enough to cover the scroll wheel of an iPod and the Zune’s touchpad. Tsera is suing Apple, Microsoft, Bang & Olufson, Philips, LG, and more. Will the collective might of their lawyers be able to get Tsera to go away? I would expect some kind of out of court settlement to put this matter to bed.
Gadgetell Review: Philips NP2500 Streamium network music player
The Philips NP2500 is the new wireless network music player that uses Streamium technology. This sleek player is ideal for anyone that wants to listen to Internet radio while away from their PC. You can also share music with a PC by installing TwonkyMedia server as well as access your Rhapsody music account. Keep reading for a full review.
Forget about CFL bulbs, Philips shows off greener LED bulbs
Just coming off of Earth Day in April, most of us are looking for ways to be greener and changing the lighting in our homes is just one of those ways. This past week, NYC was home to Lightfair International 2009, which is the largest lighting trade show and conference in the world. One of the exhibitors at Lightfair, Philips, unveiled some new ideas about “green” lighting that may soon find their way into our homes.
Recession-O-Rama Deals for the Weekend 2.15.09
Hopefully all our readers had a good Valentine’s Day and are ready for some more Weekend deals. Today, I found some deals ranging from earbuds, to a netbook, to printer, and a free computer program. Let’s get started.
No super-widescreen television for you, Yankee
It looks like we may not be seeing Philips new 21:9 HDTV in the United States at all. A spokesperson for the company indicated that the this TV would never head stateside.
The television incorporates Amblight technology around its borders and is said to be the world’s first cinema-proportioned LCD TV, meaning you can watch movies at their traditional aspect ratio rather than those formatted to fit your everyday television screen. The television is expected to head to select European countries (Germany, Belgium, the UK, and France) this Spring for a price tag around 3,400 Euros.















