The new Roku XS 1080p Streaming Player builds on the original flagship Roku player with full 1080p HD streaming, faster wi-fi, and even motion-based gaming for plenty of exciting entertainment right on your TV.

But first, what is a Roku player?

The Roku XS player is a small add-on box that you attach to your home network, either by wi-fi or a wired ethernet port. This gives the box access to the Internet. Then you attach the Roku player to your TV or home entertainment system, preferably using the HDMI connection. The result is access right on your TV to an ever-growing lineup of streaming media including over 350 entertainment channels such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO-GO, Amazon Instant Video, and much more …

In fact, if you’re interested in the full current channel lineup provided by the Roku XS 1080p Streaming Player, here’s the lineup (as of Dec 2011).

• Netflix
• Hulu Plus
• Amazon Instant Video
• Crackle
• HBO GO
• Pandora
• NHL Gamecenter LIVE
• Angry Birds
• Disney
• UFC
• WSJ Live
• Facebook
• MLS
• PAC-MAN
• CNBC Real Time
• EPIX
• Fox News
• GBTV

And the list is growing all the time …

Do keep in mind that some of the channel access provide by the Roku XS require a membership account, for example Netflix or HBO-GO.

The Roku XS 1080p Streaming Player is easy to setup. It’s compatible with virtually all TVs. It’s a simple connection to your home network (either wi-fi, wired ethernet or a USB port) and your TV preferably through the HDMI port (for full 1080p HD and Dolby 5.1 surround sound), but the device provides all the standard ways to connect including the composite A/V combo output ( composite connection limits you to standard-definition only). It literally takes just minutes to setup and you’re ready to go!

The device supports a Bluetooth enabled game remote. And a MicroSD memory card slot so you can add extra storage for channels and games if you need it.  The XS remote features motion sensors so you can play games with a flick of a wrist, like the included full Angry Birds game

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Ready for a little relaxing game entertainment. The Roku XS 1080p Streaming Player includes a Bluetooth enabled remote with sensors that support motion-based game play like the free full version of Angry Birds that comes included. The remote also sports game-ready buttons for responsive button action that will satisfy even the serious game players.

Some of the most popular games include Angry Birds, PAC-MAN Championship Edition, Galaga, and Storm in a Teacup. And the MicroSD slot enables you to add extra storage to hold more games in the future. New games are being added all the time.

There is a less expensive Roku LT (light) entry level device at $49, but we think for just a little more money, you’ll want to spring for the full Roku XS 1080p Streaming Player with all the features and capabilities. At under $100, this is the best value option to easily access an almost unlimited supply of streaming media over the Internet as well as an ever-growing list of popular games.

The Roku XS 1080p is the perfect gift for the holiday season this year, and something the entire family will appreciate and enjoy. Get your order in today at Amazon to arrive before Christmas (the $98 price qualifies for FREE super-saving shipping if you order now) .

Available: Amazon

Price: $98.00

Quite often when I am out with friends drinking the topic of limbo crops up. Typically this involves betting who can or cannot limbo under a fence of a certain height. I had never contemplated until recently about whether you could buy a Limbo Set or not. If you have wondered the same thing then you are in luck as Firebox has made a limbo set available to buy.

Ideal for parties and entertaining guests this limbo set along with some Caribbean music will have everyone laughing hysterically as people really see how “low can they go”. If you would rather go over it then there is no reason why you cannot use it as a high jump and do a Fosbury flop over the top – just make sure you have a nice soft landing on the other side of it.

Included in the set is two stands with height adjustments plus two cross feet for stability and a crossbeam to limbo under. The limbo set is easily setup and can be transported to different locations with the use of the nylon carry and storage bag.

Available: Firebox

Price: $47

Do you remember Friends sitcom where Joey and Chandler had a foosball table in their apartment and the whole gang was always gathered there to have a friendly game? Well, the sitcom certainly brought foosball back to the public’s consciousness. However, if you are thinking of investing in a foosball table, why not go one step further with the 11 The Beautiful Game Luxury Foosball Table? It is definitely not your run of the mill foosball table, that’s for sure.

I’m not easily impressed but I have to admit that even my jaw dropped slightly when I first saw 11 The Beautiful Game. It has a stylish curve design which just shouts out “art” and “fashion” while the 22 players are crafted out and finished off in chrome. The best part is yet to come, though.

This luxury foosball table is illuminated with enough lighting to make it seem as if you really are playing the real beautiful game. Add to that the pre-programmed software will display the different scores as and when the game is being played makes this an excellent creation.

Of course, only the worlds richest will be able to afford 11 Luxury Foosball Table. It costs 48,500 Euros a piece. However, if you can cough up that much money for a foosball table, you would still have to wait for 12 weeks before it is delivered to you. In the meantime, you will just have to surf the Internet and look at pictures of 11 The Beautiful Game to satiate your desire for it!

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Imagine yourself being able to shake, rattle and roll in your seat as you watch the Science Fiction thriller “Super 8” produced by Steven Spielberg. However, you can only do all that when you’re watching the movie in one of the 50 theatres in America that have been outfitted with the D-Box Motion Code seats.

The technology is responsible for the motion effects that will allow you to feel the movements as your chair moves up, down and sideways, depending on the movie scene that you are watching.  “The content of this new picture is an ideal match for our incredibly realistic motion effects,” a statement by D-Box Technologies CEO Claude McMaster read.

If you’ve been to the Universal Studios theme park then you might have already experienced the body and mind-boggling fourth dimension added to your viewing pleasure which includes water splashes and air blows. The theatres are fast catching up with the technology and before you know it, theatres the world over would be equipped with seats containing the D-Box technology that will make you shake and rumble just like the characters on the screen.

You will realize the dedication that comes with every movie associated with the D-Box technology when you learn that the engineers have to go through all the scenes and frames in the movie to synchronize the D-Box experience all the way.

But here’s more good news. Even your home theatre can be equipped with the 4D or D-Box technology through the hardware and software solution called “Motion Code” which will be installed under the seats.

But while your home cinema may have cost you only $20,000, the additional 4D technology may be more expensive. But for those who can afford life’s perks and money is not an issue great. For the rest of us, I guess we will have to experience it at 4D at the theatre.

[Source: Wired]

One of the popular Japanese Technology company Epson launched a new home theatre projection system, named Epson EH-TW3200 Home Theatre Projector into the gadget world. The Epson EH-TW3200 Home Theatre Projector comes with lot of amazing features and great quality. This new device is also a treat for its users as it includes many special features of top values. It is able to project games and some other applications even in wide day light with the same clarity.

The Epson EH-TW3200 Home Theatre Projector has been equipped with Epscon’s 3LCD display technology and it has the capacity to provide full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device provides 25000:1 contrast ratio and up to 4000 hours of lamp life in both normal and Eco modes. The device delivers 1800 ANSI lumens white and color light output. The dimensions of the Epson EH-TW3200 Projector are 17.7 x 5.4 x 14.2 inches and the weight is just 7.3 kg.

The Epson EH-TW3200 Home Theatre Projector consumes power of 272 watt in normal mode, 224 watt in Eco mode and 0.3 watt in Standby mode. It comes with several connectivity ports such as 2 x HDMI, S-Video input, Composite, D-Sub and Component.  This new gadget can be connected to the Blu-ray player, Set-Top Box and game consoles through 2 x HDMI ports.

The Epson EH-TW3200 Home Theatre Projector is already available in retail counter with the price tag of 1,021,27 GBP or $1656 or Rs. 87216. The gadget can also be purchased from the website of Epson. The projector is quite expensive but it provides a big screen up to 300 inches. It is easy to set up with a fully adjustable zoom and lens. With this High Definition projector, user can enjoy their favorite movies, games and sports with the superb brightness and exceptional image clarity.

Mac Funamizu has designed a Universal Remote Control that is transparent and nothing like anything available today.  The freelance designer’s concept can use this remote to control the TV, dim the lights, change tracks on a CD player; pretty much anything that requires a remote. The clear screen display pulls up a menu with all the functions that control the gadgets in your household.

The Universal Remote Control by Mac Funamizu is sleek and futuristic and surely something to look out for in the future.

[Source: Tuvie]

When you are on the lookout for high definition television, there are a variety of them which you can pick up from the market. Sceptre is one of the most coveted brands as far as high definition televisions are concerned. The year 2011 certainly seems to be huge for  Sceptre as it has a variety of plans up its sleeve. The new Galaxy range of  LEDTV launched by the brand is certainly a step in the right direction for the brand.

The new series which has been launched by the firm consists of 18. 5 inch, 24 inch along with 15.6 inch to name a few.  When you are buying LEDTV , you  are always on the look out for crystal clear pictures, superb brightness, contrast levels and wonderful array of colours for a memorable viewing experience. This brand new series from the house of Sceptre provides you with some of the most coveted features like automatic contrast and fast response time to name a few. The presence of these features makes it one of the most popular LEDTV series of the modern era. You are also provided with wholesome convenience as an user. You can enjoy some of the best facilities which are provided by the  USB connections and HDMI ports.

Among the 24 inch television range which is on offer, you can pick up from some stunning range of colours like pearl, chrome, pink and blue. If you want to shift your attention to the 15.6 inch range which is on offer, you can select from some of the splendid colours like white, black and pink to name a few. Apart from watching your favourite programs in more than two hundred channels which are on offer, you can also connect gaming devices and use the monitor for some exciting action as per your convenience.

If you are a movie buff then the chances are you have been to the cinema to see a 3D film (Toy Story in 3D was awesome).  3D is the latest technology to enhance our viewing on the big screen, however it seems the glasses that enable us to view films in 3D are spoiling our experience. I can confirm that every set of glasses I have worn has been chunky, and made me feel uncomfortable after sitting for so long with them on.

One reason why I and others do not like wearing them is because they are heavy compared with normal glasses. Dolby have listened to this feedback and announced at CinemaCon 2011 that they have been working with 3M to develop a new multiplayer optical film lens that will be significantly lighter than current 3D glasses.  These newer glasses will have various extra features such as anti-theft technology and individually serialized RFID tags. The glasses will be lighter because of the thinner lenses in the glasses compared with the thick lens available currently.

The new 3D glasses will come with instructions for how to wash and clean the lenses so that they can be reused hundreds of times.  The best part of this announcement is that these cost saving but stylish 3D glasses will be made available for only $12. Currently, only adult 3D glasses are available; however children’s-sized glasses will be available soon.

Good news for those people who love singing in shower and also want to listen the music and news while taking the shower. A team of Trevor Baylis OBE developed the world’s first waterproof Water Powered Shower Radio that can be installed on almost every household shower. There is no need to take burden of monthly power bill because the Water Powered Radio does not require any electricity or disposable batteries whereas it is powered by the energy produced by the water running through shower pipes.

The Water Powered Shower Radio has an elegant design and never needs to be charged. Its installation is very easy and does not require extra efforts. To install it, you have to fit this radio in line with the shower hose so that the water can flow through the water micro turbine which turns a generator and produce energy to power the shower radio. It also has the feature to store energy, so the radio can easily work and you can continuously enjoy the music and news even if the shower has been switched off.

The Water Powered Shower Radio does not use extra water because it is looped up to the shower head. It has an exciting feature to remember the radio station which you listened in your last shower. The gadget is energy efficient, easy to use, eco friendly as well as the economical. The device will be available for the customers to purchase at the end of March with the price tag of about $57 or 35 UK Pounds. It also removes the headache of recharging or replacing the batteries. The gadget will definitely be appreciated by geek, tree huggers and the engineers.

The advantages of the Water Powered Shower Radio are –

a.    Ecological and convenient
b.    Easy to install
c.    No requirement of battery
d.    Provides entertainment in the shower

Being a pioneer in the sonic world, the prominent Philips has always captured the market with unique gadgets of all kinds.  Now, the company is in the news with its Harmony DVD component 8000 series Hi Fi system. The music system attracts many gadget lovers all over the globe with its classic look. People will get attracted to the shiny design and special color scheme of this music system.

The chic looking music system of Harmony DVD component 8000 series Hi Fi system is easy to operate.  It serves several functions of an iPod/DVD player. This music system has created with a special digital amplifier RMS Class-D 2×80W and the 8000 series Harmony has other features like a CD/DVD player, iPod, integrated special dock for iPad and a USB port mainly for the purpose of music playback which providing you the facility of ‘plug in and play’.

Harmony DVD component 8000 series Hi Fi system has several other facilities like a built-in upscaler, unique full HD 1080p resolution and a set of new ClariSound speakers. The company claims that these speakers are capable of making the finest balance between natural audio quality, complete precision and bass tightness. The special feature of this gadget is that they are using a glass fiber woofer inside the speakers in order to make natural creation of voice and instruments.

The Clarisound speakers of Philips Harmony DVD component 8000 series Hi Fi system are made up of wood. They are using aluminium along with woofers of glass fibre for the casing of speakers.  These facilities and features make this new music system a unique identity and special place to the music lovers throughout the world.

Philips is a prominent company which always tried to maintain its position in the sonic world by introducing new technologies and devices in the gadget market.  Multi- functions and easy operation of this chic looking music system will definitely catch the minds of thousands of techno savvy people all over the world.

[Source: Philips]