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Is HD-DVD Dead?

A CBC radio interview discusses HD-DVD and how it could all over for the format.

"But the big news at the Consumer Electronics Show isn't a flashy gadget or a cool device - it's a technical standard. Until now, there've been two competing formats for high-definition DVDs. But now, one appears to have won. How will it affect you? Our technology columnist Tod Maffin joins me to dig a little deeper."

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sak5006590d ago

they make a cheap HDDVD burner for PC so i can back up data to more suitable 20-30GB then the 8.5gb currently available.

sak5006590d ago

Why were you laughing so much ? I coudn't make out what was on the table. You need to lose some weight and avoid the sun.

Maddens Raiders6590d ago

funny guy. It's just a you tube video I posted in response to this comedy gold that ((someone)) wrote:

-- "Not really if they make a cheap HDDVD burner for PC so i can back up data to more suitable 20-30GB then the 8.5gb currently available." --

I bet you're glad the writer's strike is over 'sak'; at least now you don't have to write your own jokes anymore. 8D

sak5006590d ago

Jeez maddens. Take it easy man i dint mean to upset you with my comment about the youtube video.

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bym051d6590d ago

The picture for the story should be a bear dumping in the woods.

Iron Man 26590d ago

Is HD-DVD dead,of course not,it's beyond dead(just like the Xbox 360 this year);)

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Keebmon’s “keyboard PC” promises RTX eGPU gaming - backers want proof

Darryl Linington from Notebookheck writes: "Keebmon is a crowdfunded foldable workstation concept that combines a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 PC, a 13-inch ultrawide touchscreen, and a low-profile mechanical keyboard in a single aluminum device."

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Sony has patented a touchscreen controller that lets players choose where to put the buttons

Standard controllers aren’t comfortable for everyone…

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Flawlessmic24d ago

As an accessibility option for those that need it im all for it. As the standard control for ps6 helllll noo, touch controller would be the absolute worst.

Eonjay24d ago

Reading the patent itself this does seem to be intended with accessibility in mind as it attempts to solve comfort issues that some users have with overall size and placement. Im completely fine with the current layout but its nice to know this option is there. It is intended to allow customers the ability to resize the controller to there liking even those the company may not manufacture that size. So, its cool to see they are thinking like this even though this product may not be for me. I would still love to see it release and see the potential use cases.

Goodguy0124d ago

Digital will always be worse than physical buttons for 99% of gaming lol.

DivineHand12524d ago

This is interesting not only for accessibility reasons, but as a way to give players more control over their in game characters for core gamers.

I remember seeing the Tactus pop up buttons at CES 13 years ago and I was excited for the technology but I am not aware of any devices that used it.

The way gaming controllers are presented today is great, but I will always advocate for innovation in giving players more control and increased immersion.

MetalNCarnet24d ago

Terrible idea. For most games, you need to feel the physical buttons because you're not looking at the controller. I hope they aren't serious.

fr0sty24d ago

Unless they've worked out a way for tactile feedback so you can feel them. Perhaps little air bladders that could inflate when a button is placed in that position, placed under a flexible screen? Maybe it wouldn't be the best controller for all of us, but I know people who have medical conditions that make holding traditional controllers very uncomfortable with their default button layouts, this could help them.

Duke1924d ago (Edited 24d ago )

More accessibility options is never a bad thing, but man I hate that all electronics seem to be pushing touchscreen controls on everything.

They are just garbage

badz14924d ago

We are at the point in time when touch screen controls are cheaper to make than physical buttons. Just look at modern cars. More and more system controls are moved to the central screen now that all new cars come with screens. It's downright ironic too, considering just not that many years ago, people were warn to not use their phone while driving. Now all controls are moved to the central screen that you can't help but looking at screens while driving.

fr0sty24d ago

EXCEPT trying to connect your phone, lol. They make you stop to do that. But the big screen that is every bit as distracting as a phone, it's cool.

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G'AIM'E Review - Lightgun Fun on the Flatscreen - MP1st

GAIME review - The G'AIM'E console is shipping now! MP1st spent some time with it & have our review ready. Is lightgun gaming back for modern displays?