August 2008 Archives

In February of 2009, analog signals will cease broadcasting and will instead be replaced by digital signals for our television sets. And it looks like some other players are getting involved with the digital transition game — namely, Circuit City. The electronics retailer is already ramping up to make sure that people's TV sets aren't left behind in the analog world like some relics of an ancient civilization.

To keep your tube out of a museum (or the next Indiana Jones sequel), Circuit City is allowing consumers to call in and redeem their government vouchers to purchase their digital converter boxes. In addition, they will be offering tons of information regarding the transition in-store, online and over the phone.

For more information about crossing boldly into this new digital wonder-verse, visit MediaPost Publications.

I have cable at home, so I'll be fine come February 2009. Are you prepared for it, or are you going to need to purchase a set top box?

Tags: digital, digital cable, digital transition, digital tv, tv, tv service

While the season for moving during the summer is winding to a close, it is still going strong as people relocate all around the country. As anyone that's moved before knows, packing everything you own into piles of boxes is a trying ordeal and sometimes ends up being much more stressful than you first imagined.

WTOP News recently posted a feature about the moving season and how to prepare for movers. Apparently, "an estimated 40 million Americans move each year, with August being high season". The tips provided in the article about using movers cover the entire moving process, from planning and organizing to the actual day of the move. Some of the tips include things like packing a couple of weeks worth of dishes and clothes to reduce stress as well as getting snacks and drinks ready for the movers on the big day.

If you're moving this month or thinking about moving in the near future, these tips on movers are a must-read. To find out more, head over to WTOP News.

Tags: hire movers, movers, moving, moving help, moving tips

Not many of us can say that we've celebrated an 85th birthday, but this year, Warner Bros. is doing it in cinematic style. To commemorate 85 years of movies, the company is pushing out 85 movies in high-definition for Video On Demand service. These movies will be available across a wide variety of platforms, including both satellite and cable providers such as DirecTV, DISH Network, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner and more.

The movies available include all kinds of classics such as Superman, Casablanca and Dirty Harry. Many of these titles are showing up for the first time on HD VOD, so it is definitely a treat for movie buffs.

To see the full list of the movies that are showing up for the 85th birthday bash, head over to Broadcast & Cable.


Tags: cable, cable provider, cable tv, satellite provider, satellite tv

Inhabitat recently posted an article with some interesting news about the Lone Star State's plans concerning the future of wind energy. If you're unaware, Texas is already one of the primary forces moving forward in terms of wind energy, and it seems that the push is getting stronger every day.

According to the article, Texas has been given the green light to portion upwards of "$4.9 billion towards building new transmission lines to carry wind energy from rural areas into urban hubs like Dallas." This will help to make more efficient use of the current turbines that are already in operation. In addition, it will help "power more than 4 million homes."

To get informed about the "renewable energy superhighway", head over to Inhabitat to read more.

Tags: clean energy, green, green energy, renewable energy, wind power

For Comcast subscribers, some interesting news broke onto the Web just recently. According to the Associated Press, "cable and Internet service provider Comcast Corp. is expanding its online menu with the acquisition of Daily Candy, an electronic newsletter catering to women looking for tips on fashion, food and fun things to do in big cities."

DailyCandy is a New York based online newsletter that provides tips for things such as shopping, dining, weekend events and fashion based on your location. Currently, it has over 2 million subscribers and caters primarily to women.

To read more about this interesting venture, be sure to head over to the Associated Press.

Tags: cable provider, cable tv, comcast, comcast cable, comcast high-speed