Digital Tech News - Digital Technology & Consumer Electronics

4 Minute Terminator Salvation Movie Trailer

Just ahead of hitting theaters on May 21st, here's a new 4 minute action-packed Terminator Salvation movie trailer. The extended trailer is best viewed in HD, so hit the button below and click the full screen option for the full experience. You have only to read the following storyline to see what's in store for John Connor.

The year is 2018. Judgment Day has come and gone, leveling modern civilization. An army of Terminators roams the post-apocalyptic landscape, killing or collecting humans where they hide in the desolate cities and deserts. But small groups of survivors have organized into a Resistance, hiding in underground bunkers and striking when they can against an enemy force that vastly outnumbers them. Controlling the Terminators is the artificial intelligence network Skynet, which became self-aware 14 years earlier and, in the blink of an eye, turned on its creators, unleashing nuclear annihilation on an unsuspecting world.

Only one man saw Judgment Day coming. One man, whose destiny has always been intertwined with the fate of human existence: John Connor (Christian Bale). Now the world is on the brink of the future that Connor has been warned about all his life. But something totally new has shaken his belief that humanity stands a chance of winning this war: the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger from the past whose last memory is of being on death row before awakening in this strange, new world. Connor must decide whether Marcus can be trusted. But as Skynet adapts new strategies to end the Resistance forever, Connor and Marcus must find common ground to take a stand against the onslaught—to infiltrate Skynet and meet the enemy head-on.

New Transformers 2 Revenge of the Fallen Movie Preview and Trailer

After Transformers director Michael Bay received the Vanguard Award for Excellence in film making at ShoWest, he showed off some scenes from the new Transformers 2, Revenge of the Fallen movie which will hit theaters on June 24, 2009. Watch the new scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox, along with the previously released trailer below.

Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen Synopsis

The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots with reinforcements of their own, may have more to deal with then meets the eye.

OnLive Game Service Demo Video

Crunchgear got a hands-on demo of the impressive OnLive Games Service which was announced during the GDC show yesterday. The "cloud gaming" service gets tested in the video below, and at least for now it's so far, so good. We will have to see if there are any major problems with latency and bandwidth issues as the game streaming service gets rolled out later this year.

Blockbuster Video OnDemand Digital Movies Coming to TiVo DVRs

A new deal between Blockbuster And TiVo will bring Blockbuster OnDemand videos and movies to TiVo customers, and TiVo DVR promotions to Blockbuster's retail locations. Blockbuster OnDemand content for rent or sale will be integrated into TiVo Series2, Tivo Series3, TiVo HD, and TiVo HD XL DVRs, making it easy to download digital movies via a broadband connected TiVo using a remote control. 

So now you'll be seeing TiVo DVRs sold at a Blockbuster store near you and at blockbuster.com, and in the future TiVo subscribers will be able to access movies through the OnDemand service as well as through a by-mail service, like NetFlix. This will all come during the second half of 2009, so until then check www.tivo.com/blockbuster for the latest.

Panasonic DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc Players

Panasonic recently introduced its new Blu-ray players for 2009, including the DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80, and DMP-BD70V models which are each VIERA Cast compatible with internet functionality that lets you access Amazon Video On Demand titles, stream YouTube videos, view Google Picasa Web Albums, and read news and enjoy other online content. Each Panasonic Blu-ray player includes Panasonic's VIERA Link which enables a user to operate audio/video components via HDMI with one remote. An SD Memory card slot and USB slot are also on board for viewing your digital photos and HD video in AVCHD format.  The DMP-BD70V model is the world's first dual deck VHS-Blu-ray player, so you can play VHS, CD, DVD and 1080p high definition Blu-ray Discs on it, and it up-converts all video formats to 1080p.

Explore Mars with Google Earth 5.0 - Video Tour

What a way to spend a lazy Sunday. Google has taken its Earth idea and added images from NASA of Mars, allowing everyone to explore the red planet using Google Earth 5.0.  Students are going to love the narrated tours by Mars experts, and the ability to view 3D rover models and search for famous landmarks on Mars. Watch the demo video below.

With Mars in Google Earth, you can:

• Be the first human being to view images downloaded by NASA just hours ago, in the Live from Mars layer.

• Take an interactive tour of Mars, narrated by Public Radio's Ira Flatow or Bill Nye the Science Guy.

• View 3D rover models and follow their tracks to see high-resolution 360-degree panoramas.

• Search for famous Martian landmarks, such as the Face on Mars or Olympus Mons.

Watchmen Movie Clip, Watchmen: The Mobile Game, Watchmen: The End is Nigh Videogame, and Watchmen: Justice is Coming Online Game

It's all about the new Watchmen movie which hit #1 at the box office, and if you're looking for more entertainment based on the DC Comics story, here are a few Watchmen themed selections for you. Watchmen: The End is Nigh, a prequel to the Watchmen film, is a long-form downloadable videogame published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Xbox LIVE Arcade on Xbox 360, PC, and the PlayStation Network. 

Watchmen: The End is Nigh takes place over a decade before the film’s main story, delving into the partnership of urban vigilantes Rorschach and Nite Owl before the hero-banning Keene Act. Developed by Deadline Games A/S, Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a hardcore mature action brawler featuring bloody visceral combat in settings which are reminiscent of the film.

3DFusion's Broadcast Ready, Glasses Free 3DFMax 3D Display Platform

At the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, 3DFusion (3DF) presented its 3DFMax, stereoscopic Glasses Free and Broadcast Ready 3D display platform which will help usher in true 3DTV and 3D digital signage. Enabling this is Philips 3D Solutions WOWvx product.

3DFusion a key Philips North American 3D Solutions Provider and Certified Blue Box Content Creator, has taken the newly released Philips 3D Solutions WOWvx Media Player to the next level. “When 3DF coupled its 3DFMax™ optimizer technology with the latest Philips software upgrade,” stated CEO Ilya Sorokin, “the results were breathtaking. The Philips 3D Solutions WOWvx product is the undisputed 3D winner, having crossed the 3D finish line first. In our opinion, the 3DFusion No Glasses Stereoscopic 3D is the first and only 'ready for Prime Time' 3DTV.”

Watch Barack Obama’s Presidential Inauguration Online

UPDATE: Watch the video of the swearing-in of President Barack Obama and his Inaugural address below.

ZDNet's Andrew J. Nusca has put together a great list of websites that will be broadcasting President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 20 starting at 11:30 ET.  Gigaom's Om Malik has his own suggestions of where to watch Obama’s Inauguration online and via mobile on January 20th as well.

Of course the official pic2009 website will be streaming the swearing-in of Barack Obama live from the U.S. Capitol starting at 11 a.m.  I'll just add that The Washington Post also has online Presidential Inauguration live video coverage in full-effect with live video feeds and streaming direct from the capital.

"Reporters, using cell phone video cameras, will feed interviews onto the live show. Talking with people at the parade and on the National Mall, they will capture what is expected to be one of the largest Inaugural events in the nation’s history."

Watch US Airways Flight 1549 Plane Landing in the Hudson River, and Rescue

You will need a little patience, but if you have some time to kill, watch this dramatic video from the Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board who have released Coast Guard video footage of the U.S. Airways A320 Flight 1549 passenger plane as it made an emergency landing in the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. The video footage is pretty low-tech, and captured from a fixed security camera, but you will be able to see how the rescue evolved as ferries and boats headed to the airplane almost immediately to help the passengers.  At about the 2:00 minute mark in the video you'll notice the US Airways A320 airbus hitting the water.

Vuzix Wrap 920AV Video Eyewear

At CES 2009, Vuzix is introducing its new Wrap 920AV Video Eyewear device which can be used with any media playing device that has a video output. Weighing less than 3 ounces, the Wrap 920AV is said to project a virtual 60-inch screen, as viewed from 9-feet. 

“The Wrap 920AV will not just change the portable video industry, but how consumers view and interact with information,” said Vuzix CEO Paul Travers. “From watching a Civil War video reproduction battle reenactment on the actual battleground to walking through the streets of New York City with an animated virtual tour guide, the possibilities are endless”

VUDU XL2 On-Demand Movie Player

VUDU has launched its new VUDU XL2 Internet movie player featuring one terabyte of storage, which is enough to store about 500 films. The unit gives you access to hundreds of on-demand movie titles in VUDU's proprietary HDX format and also offers a large HD on-demand movie library for up to 10,000 titles to choose from. Optimized for 40-inch and larger HDTVs and projectors, HDX with VUDU's TruFilm technology is said to provide "a virtually artifact free 1080p picture and immersive, high definition sound."

 

Star Trek Movie Trailer in HD Video

The U.S. release date is set for May 8, 2009, but why not have an early peak at the next Star Trek movie adventure directed by J.J. Abrams of "Mission: Impossible III," "Lost" and "Alias" fame, and TRANSFORMERS screenwriters Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci. The trailer looks awesome in HD.

Barack Obama's Tech Policy Blueprint for Change Video

Just ahead of election day, this is a good time to watch Barack Obama address technology issues in this Blueprint for Change video based on his administration's tech policy plans.

Video of Kobe Bryant, Tony Hawk, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Phelps in Guitar Heroes: World Tour Ad

If you plan on heading out to one of the Guitar Hero World Tour midnight launch events at GameStop tonight,  this new "risky" commercial showing mega stars Kobe Bryant, Tony Hawk, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Phelps rocking out and playing the new Guitar Heroes: World Tour game should get you ready. Or make you ask why? WHY?