Toshiba lines up entry-level widescreen projector for Christmas

Ready for the Christmas market, Toshiba has introduced its first widescreen Digital Light Processing (DLP) home cinema projector for less than ?1,000. Priced at ?999 and aimed at those wanting to view big matches or blockbuster movies in the comfort of their own home, the entry-level MT200 can produce a picture up to 290 inches in size (measured diagonally). The spec, in more detail, is an aspect ratio of 16:9 / 4:3, a resolution of Real WXGA, a brightness of 700 ansi lumens and a contrast ratio of 2500:1. ...more

HP to take Intel's DRM systems

HP is to adopt the use of Intel digital rights management (DRM) technology into its range of digital entertainment products. According to Reuters, the computer-and-printer giant has decided to license such technology from Intel rather than create its own, wanting to avoid re-inventing the wheel and create a competing technology. HP will also be involved with Philips in developing copy protection technology. ...more

Sacha Baron Cohen shut down by Kazakhstan

Sacha Baron Cohen's portrayal of fictional Kazakh Borat has finally proved too much for Kazakhstan's authorities. Cohen's www.borat. ...more

DVD sales reach new heights

It seems that the British public has embraced the DVD format, with millions of the silver discs being snapped up throughout the UK. The British Video Association revealed that a total of 16.6 million DVDs were sold in 2000, this was four times the amount sold in 1999, which totalled 4 million discs. ...more

iTunes mobile delayed in launch spat

Motorola and Apple have delayed the unveiling of the iTunes mobile phone, because of differences in product launch policy. While Apple prefers to have the product available as soon as they launch, Motorola likes to unveil them months in advance. And Apple was not prepared to sanction a public unveiling until network operators are ready to begin selling the phone. ...more