| HD popularity going up and up28 Sep 2007 15:06Here at mangotango, we strive to bring you all the latest news from the world of technology. Not that we think you are all completely in the dark about such things, but it's always nice to have a friendly heads up about what's what just in case isn't it?! Read more |
| Cut price of PS3 says SCi28 Sep 2007 12:22We all know that getting hold of a top-notch piece of technology doesn't come cheap these days and as much as we can appreciate that quality comes at a price, it's always a bonus when we can save a few pennies here and there. Read more |
| Halo 3 is a record breaker27 Sep 2007 17:21Halo 3 is estimated to have broken $170 million (£84 million) in its first 24 hours on sale in the US, Microsoft has announced. Read more |
| Simpsons Movie on Blu-ray by December27 Sep 2007 17:18This summer's blockbuster cartoon, The Simpsons Movie, is set to be released on Blu-ray by December, it is reported. Read more |
| New Blu-ray recorder from Sharp26 Sep 2007 15:06Sharp has unveiled a new Blu-ray recorder with an enormous amount of memory. Read more |
| HD DVD could gain surprise victory over Blu-ray26 Sep 2007 15:02A new report suggests that HD DVD is gaining ground on rival high definition DVD format Blu-ray, and that the conclusion of the ongoing battle may not be so predictable, Gizmodo reports. Read more |
| Home theatre group backs Blu-ray25 Sep 2007 18:30The Home Theatre Specialists of America (HTSA) announced this Monday that it will be exclusively supporting the Blu-ray (BD) disc format as the high definition war continues unabated. Read more |
| Samsung to create 'ultimate' lifestyle electronics25 Sep 2007 18:28Samsung Electronics has announced a new partnership with none other than Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani to develop a new range of luxury consumer electronics, including an LCD TV and a mobile phone. Read more |
| Philips goes 'green' for new TVs25 Sep 2007 18:26Electronics manufacturer Philips has launched a new range of environmental flat panel LCD TVs that promote energy efficiency. Read more |
| LittleBigPlanet could lead to big PS3 sales figures24 Sep 2007 17:53An innovative upcoming game for the PlayStation 3, LittleBigPlanet, could be the title that gives the console a much-needed boost. Read more |
| Next-gen DVD race entering critical phase24 Sep 2007 17:52It appears that the ongoing battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD for dominance in the next-gen DVD format war is entering a decisive stage. Read more |
| BenQ projectors are the quietest around24 Sep 2007 17:51Two new projectors have been announced by BenQ. Read more |
| Toshiba to use HDi logo21 Sep 2007 18:05Microsoft's HDi logo is to appear on Toshiba high definition (HD) DVD players. Read more |
| Nickelodeon launches kids' entertainment tech21 Sep 2007 18:04Products that cater for kids' increasing technical know-how have been launched by Nickelodeon. Read more |
| 'More work needed' on HD format20 Sep 2007 17:02More work is needed to convince consumers of the benefits of high definition (HD) DVD formats and persuade them to switch from the current DVD standard. Read more |
Sharp and Pioneer team up20 Sep 2007 17:00Consumer electronics manufacturer Sharp has teamed up with rival Pioneer to work on the creation of next generation DVD players, display screens and car electronics. Read more | |
| Studios snipe over DVD formats20 Sep 2007 16:58Top movie studios are in disagreement over new DVD formats which both deliver high quality picture and sound but which are completely incompatible with one other. Read more |
| Channel 4 announces HD service19 Sep 2007 17:06Channel 4 is set to become the first terrestrial broadcaster in the UK to provide a high-definition simulcast of its main channel. Read more |
| Texas Instruments get set for DLP HD launch19 Sep 2007 17:06Texas Instruments has launched a new advertising campaign worth approximately £50 million as it prepares for the launch of DLP HD technology. Read more |
| New widescreen LCD from ViewSonic18 Sep 2007 16:50Screen maker ViewSonic has introduced a new addition to its VA Series of widescreen LCD monitors, the 19 inch VA1926w, a widescreen display capable of handling panoramic viewing and HD video content on desktop. Read more |
| TV manufacturers to collaborate on LCD research18 Sep 2007 15:55Three of the TV industry's biggest manufacturers, Sony, Sharp and Hitachi, have agreed to work together to advance LCD technology and reduce power consumption of flat panel TVs. Read more |
| Flat panels dominate RPTV18 Sep 2007 15:51Rear projection TVs (RPTV) are being booted out the door in increasing numbers, as flat panel TVs continue their domination of the living room as the centre piece of the 'digital home', a new report has claimed. Read more |
| Sony unveils four new Blu-ray recorders17 Sep 2007 17:18Sony has unveiled four new Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorders and announced that it will be dropping the standard DVD format from its video recorders, utilising BD in all future models, at least in Japan. Read more |
| Filmmakers 'failing to invest' in HD DVD17 Sep 2007 16:56The big Hollywood studios that are opting to support a single high definition video format could be missing out on significant revenue - as much as £135 million in 2008 alone - as neither Blu-Ray Discs (BD) nor HD DVD look likely to go away any time soon. Read more |
| Consumer technologies set for growth17 Sep 2007 16:53Consumer electronics for the "digital home", such as high definition (HD) TVs and home networks, will be the fastest growing consumer technologies during the next five years, according to a new study. Read more |
| New high-def DVD format surfaces in China17 Sep 2007 09:53China has put pressure on the next generation DVD format race with the announcement of the launch of its own high-definition (HD) format. Read more |
| Wii leads next-gen console race17 Sep 2007 09:51Nintendo's Wii is the best-selling console of the current hardware generation, according to new figures. Read more |
| Philips launches Ambilight LCD TVs in Britain17 Sep 2007 09:50Philips' cutting-edge flat-screen TV technology has been launched onto the UK market. Read more |
| 103-inch plasma announced by Hitachi13 Sep 2007 15:47Following the launch of Panasonic's own giant plasma screen in 2006, Hitachi has now announced that it will be bringing a 103 inch plasma TV to the market. Read more |
| Acer unveils P Series LCD13 Sep 2007 15:46Global PC manufacturer Acer has introduced a new series of LCD displays to its burgeoning collection of stylish and functional monitors. Read more |
| LG unveils 'future of HD TV'13 Sep 2007 09:25LG Electronic has rolled out its brand new range of HD TVs at Dubai's Gitex Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo. Read more |
| Sony announces Blu-ray recorder releases13 Sep 2007 09:23Technology giant Sony has said it is planning to launch four brand new Blu-ray optical disc recorders in Japan this coming November, in time for the holiday shopping rush. Read more |
| Flat screen TV sales spike ahead of Rugby World Cup13 Sep 2007 09:14A so-called 'ruggernomics' effect has led to an increase in the number of flat screen TVs being sold in the UK, according to market research firm GfK. Read more |
| Maxell opts for BluRay11 Sep 2007 13:54The Blu-ray (BD) camp claimed another victory this week, following the announcement that data storage firm Maxwell will begin shipping 8cm BD writable and rewritable discs for high-definition camcorders. Read more |
| JVC unveils new HD LCD screens11 Sep 2007 13:47Electronics manufacturer JVC has launched a new line of high-definition LCD TVs featuring the firm's second generation high-speed technology. Read more |
| A triple layer HD DVD?10 Sep 2007 16:45What's that, you say? It's a Monday afternoon and you want to be cheered up by reading about an interesting development in the world of technology? Well, it's very lucky for you that we at mangotango know exactly what you are looking for. Read more |
| Xbox sales up in UK10 Sep 2007 15:52Following on from the recent news that UK sales of the Nintendo Wii have reached the magic one million mark, it has transpired that another top-notch console is doing particularly well with British consumers. Read more |
| Panasonic expands plasma range07 Sep 2007 16:00Panasonic announced yesterday (Thursday) that it is to expand its range of 1080p high definition plasma televisions. Read more |
| Aquos range expanded by Sharp07 Sep 2007 15:00Sharp is set to launch two new liquid crystal television ranges as part of its swanky Aquos line-up. Read more |
| Blu-ray players outselling HD DVD?07 Sep 2007 13:57This Blu-ray vs HD DVD war seems to be pretty ongoing, and things look like they're getting kinda ugly. Read more |
| Toshiba and Microsoft invited to join Blu-ray camp06 Sep 2007 13:30Following the announcement that PC firm Acer has gone Blu, Sony has said that it would warmly welcome both Microsoft and Toshiba into the Blu-ray Association. Read more |
| Consumers think Plasma is better than LCD06 Sep 2007 11:35Good day to you, dear mangotangoers. We hope you are feeling sprightly and raring to go! If not, we're sure this little bit of news will wake you up in no time. Read more |
| Should Sony cut the price of the PS3?05 Sep 2007 15:00We're not ones to moan when bigwigs at our favourite electronics firms decide to cut the price of their swish products, and we bet that you're not either! Read more |
| Demand for LCD panels increasing05 Sep 2007 13:00Here at mangotango, we certainly know a thing or two about technology. In fact, it's fair to say that we can't get enough of the stuff! Read more |
| LG reduces price of dual format player05 Sep 2007 11:30Oo we love a bit of a bargain. Particularly if it means that we will be able to tap into two rather interesting corners of the technological market. Read more |
| New portable LCD TV04 Sep 2007 14:00Do you ever sit at home watching a film or TV programme on your swish LCD set and wish that you could take it with you when you leave the house? Read more |
| Acer goes Blu04 Sep 2007 11:53We know that we shouldn't take sides, but something is telling us that Blu-ray is going to get more and more popular over the next few months, and it's hard not to get swept along with it al, isn't it?! Read more |
| Samsung targeting 12m LCD sales in 200703 Sep 2007 16:00Electronics giant Samsung has increased its annual sales target of LCD televisions for 2007 from 11 million to 12 million. Read more |
| Videogames can unify families03 Sep 2007 13:55Families can be brought closer together if they all sit down and play a videogame. Read more |