Remote Control Overload Spoils the Mood

Logitech announced that a new study it commissioned suggests that many consumers suffer from remote control overload and show a clear interest in technologies that make home entertainment simple again.

Blu-ray Disc Sales Up 68 Percent

Media Control GfK International announced the release of its Third Quarter Home Video Retail Sales Report. According to the statement, third quarter combined retail sales of DVD and Blu-ray titles increased 8.8% over the previous quarter in Western Europe and Japan. In addition, year-over-year third quarter combined DVD/Blu-ray sales were down 3.8% while Blu-ray sales …

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Countdown to Halo Reach Launch

Microsoft Corp. announced that the wait for Halo: Reach is almost over. According to the statement, to celebrate the launch, tens of thousands of retailers around the world are opening their doors at midnight to sell copies of Halo: Reach, as well as Halo: Reach Xbox 360 consoles and accessories. Special launch events are taking …

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Rovi Expands TotalGuide in Europe

Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision) announced that it has established new relationships with more than 19 European content providers, growing the number of services eligible to deliver their content through TotalGuide in Europe to more than 34 providers.

International Anti-Piracy Caucus Unveils Watch List

The Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus announced that it has unveiled its “2010 International Piracy Watch List.” According to the statement, in an effort to combat international copyright piracy by calling attention to countries where piracy has reached alarming levels, the Caucus announced it will closely monitor the serious problems of copyright piracy in China, Russia, …

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