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Samsung launches BEAT range of portable players
IFA 2009: Three DivX-certified, microSD expandable PMPs 3 September 2009 12:06 GMT
It wouldn't be a tech show if Samsung wasn't launching PMPs and IFA 2009 sees the arrival of the BEAT range of DivX certified devices with ease of use at their heart.

The added support is designed to cut down on the hassle of file conversion, with many of the...
Samsung YP-R1 PMP gets official
Touchscreen player announced 1 September 2009 9:49 GMT
Samsung has officially acknowledged the existence of its much-leaked YP-R1 touchscreen portable media player. It lots of the same features as the company's mobile phones, including the TouchWiz interface and Beat DJ software.

There's also a 2.6-inch touchscreen...
LG BD390 Blu-ray player gets DivX HD treatment
"Provides an expanded full HD viewing experience" 19 May 2009 23:34 GMT
LG has announced the world's first DivX HD 1080p Certified Blu-ray player on Tuesday capable of playing back DivX HD video files as well as Blu-ray discs.

First announced at CES, the announcement adds yet another nail in the coffin from manufacturers not entirely...
Toshiba announces Regza SV Series TVs for UK
With "best LCD ever" claim 13 March 2009 14:23 GMT
Further to the glimpse we brought you from CES in January, Toshiba has announced the launch of its SV Series ("the most advanced Toshiba LCD TV model ever to launch") into the UK market.

There's a few reasons Tosh is claiming such an accolade for the new SVs....
A quick guide to video codecs
What, why, who, how explained 27 January 2009 17:24 GMT
What is it?
Still standing for, COder / DECoder with the same functionality that we brought to you in last week's "A quick guide to audio codecs". Once again, it's the second part of the word that most people will be more familiar with, as that part is handled by the...
DivX 7 launches, enhances HD support
H.264, AAC and MKV now supported 6 January 2009 13:00 GMT
DivX have announced the latest version of their software suite, DivX 7, the news of the anticipated launch we brought you last week.

The new suite of software apps continues the trend of previous versions, providing separate tools for each function in the bundle,...
DivX 7 to be launched at CES
Latest version to debut next week 2 January 2009 13:18 GMT
DivX has revealed it will be introducing DivX 7, the latest version of DivX for Windows - as well as all the newest DivX Certified consumer electronics devices - at next week's CES show.

Pocket-lint will be attending the event and will bring you more from the...
TrekStor MovieStation pocket c.uc launches
New multimedia storage drive with SD card slot 1 December 2008 17:03 GMT
TrekStor has launched its second external multimedia hard disk, the strangely named MovieStation pocket c.uc. The c.uc lets users play the digital videos, photos and music stored on the device directly to a TV or hi-fi system via an on-screen menu.

New to the...
Samsung to bring DivX compatibility to TVs
First sets promised early next year 20 October 2008 17:35 GMT
A new line-up of televisions boasting DivX compatibility is being promised by Samsung.

Samsung and DivX have now signed a "multiyear agreement" and the first televisions able to playback DivX movie files will arrive in early 2009.

The TVs will be...
Warner Bros to offer DivX downloads
But not in HD 'til next year 14 October 2008 15:40 GMT
In the States, DivX and Warner Bros Entertainment has announced an agreement that will enable online retailers to offer Warner Bros. titles in the DivX standard definition format.

SD content is due to be available in October 2008, while high-definition format...
Mux converts videos for you online
No other software required 13 October 2008 17:16 GMT
So you have a laptop and a PMP that won't play the same video formats - or you have a file that is flummoxing every device you own.

Mux says it has an easy solution in its online video converting tool, the "happy hungry videobot".

This basically...
LG KC910 to get UK launch as "Renoir"
Handset confirmed for October debut 26 September 2008 8:58 GMT
We've brought you news of the LG KC910 previously but can now confirm that the October launch date includes the UK too, where the phone will be available with multiple (as yet unnamed) operators on a contract-only basis.

LG is touting the KC910 - the "pet name"...
LG DVS450H DVD player launches
IFA 2008: DivX certified "floating" effort 30 August 2008 9:02 GMT
LG has launched the DivX certified DVS450H DVD player that is capable of playing high-definition DivX digital content.

With this device, consumers can watch high-definition DivX videos burned to DVD’s or stored on USB flash drives.

As well as the...
JVC NX-BD3 Blu-ray home theatre system launches
IFA 2008: Networked 2.1 set-up a world first 29 August 2008 18:06 GMT
JVC has chosen IFA as the venue to launch its first foray into the Blu-ray market with the introduction of the NX-BD3 that the company will offer as a 2.1-channel Network Media System with Blu-ray disc player.

JVC claims that the NX-BD3 warrants a "world's first"...
DivX coming to TVs and Set-top boxes
New chip promises 1080p playback 11 August 2008 15:49 GMT
DivX could be coming to a set top box near you thanks to a deal between DivX and chip maker Broadcom.

Broadcom has just made a new chip, the BCM7405, which it says will provide advanced internet provider (IP) functionality and improved video and audio performance...
Hauppauge launches rival to Apple TV
Brings HD video and internet from the PC to the living room 7 March 2008 15:50 GMT
Hauppauge is going up against Apple with a collaboration with DivX.

The new rival to Apple TV is a device based on the DivX Connected platform that was first seen in the D-Link player Pocket-lint reviewed last year.

The player will enable consumers...
DivX to close Stage6 site this week
"We tried really hard to find a way to keep Stage6 alive" 26 February 2008 17:56 GMT
DivX has announced that its quest to create a leading video sharing site on the Internet has failed.

Stage6, which tried to take on Google's YouTube has had the plug pulled by DivX due to expensive running costs.

The site, which offered DivX...
LG Viewty gets DivX certification
5MP cameraphone to natively record in 120fps 640 x 480 quality 10 February 2008 18:37 GMT
LG and DivX have announced that the LG Viewty camera phone (the LG-KU990) is the first mobile phone to be granted DivX certification to natively record video in the high quality DivX format.

DivX videos recorded through the LG Viewty can be uploaded to online...
CES 2008: DivX Connected gets Veoh and Vuze content
More chances to watch more stuff 7 January 2008 14:55 GMT
DivX has announced a number of new partners for its Connected platform at CES in Las Vegas while confirming with D-Link that its Connected Player will be heading Stateside soon.

The new partnerships with Vuze and Veoh will mean users of the D-Link offering...
PS3 firmware update sees Blu-ray Bonus View, DivX added
Version 2.1 also brings voice-changing capabilities... 18 December 2007 10:29 GMT
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the immediate availability of the latest system software update for PS3.

Version 2.10 will improve the home ent side of things by enabling the console to play the latest interactive Blu-ray disc movies, as well...
Onkyo offers LS-V501 2.1 home cinema system
iPod and DivX-loving DVD receiver and speakers set up 21 November 2007 14:45 GMT
Onkyo has launched the LS-V501, an HDMI-equipped, all-in-one Universal DVD system with SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD, CD and iPod compatibility and 2.1-channel speakers.

Only available in black (£600 with 2.1 speaker system, £400 without) Onkyo says it’s designed to...
PlayStation 3 to get DivX support
Official announcement, but unconfirmed timescale 14 November 2007 10:03 GMT
DivX has announced that DivX video technology will be integrated into the PS3.

The console is to be added into the "ecosystem" of devices that currently support DivX video playback.

"We are excited to work with Sony Computer Entertainment to...
D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player announced
"First to market" with media streaming device 31 October 2007 13:56 GMT
D-Link has announced the DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player, "the world’s first DivX Connected consumer electronics device".

We've reported on DivX Connected before - the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player is a wireless digital media adaptor...
VIDEO: DivX Connected
Get an eyeful with DivX's Connected and Sling Media's Sling Box Pro 16 October 2007 14:15 GMT
Megawhat.tv, the WebTV channel from the world of technology and gadgets brought to you in conjunction with Pocket-lint.co.uk, has a new episode waiting and ready to view now.

This week's episode of Megawhat.tv is all for the square-eyed TV lovers out there....
DivX to bring Joost to your television
WebTV likely to come to DivX connected platform 9 October 2007 16:30 GMT
Joost, the online television service launched by the founders of Skype, could be coming to your TV thanks to DivX.

DivX co-founder, Jerome Vashisht-Rota told Pocket-lint that the two companies were "working together" to bring the service to its new DivX connected...